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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
4
Advertisement for Forsan advertising services appears in The American Press Association official Beaverhead County paper outlining subscription rates in advance.
By W P Olds, Portland Woolen Mills president, the article extols wool’s benefits from insulation to skin health. It details wool production steps, scouring, lanolin recovery, regional wool production, and the mill’s history, capacities, and sales dominated east of the Mississippi with Portland as a major shipping port and calls for supporting western institutions.
Dan Mooney in town after lambing reports good wool prices and hopes for favorable lamb prices. He authorizes an announcement that Goose Gizzard mine in Gooseneck Gulch near Bannack may restart soon if conditions improve, with silver as a by product offsetting costs and making gold profit.
Prof. L. R. Light addresses Rotary on a five minute current events talk noting the adjourned congress as the fastest in history. He cites vast finances in the last three months and potential $11 billion expenditures expected to cycle back if the new deal succeeds. Sam Wilkinson presided.
Schmittroth was elected head of the association as plans for boosting gold mining were discussed. The group described a proposed price range not exceeding the old peg of 20.67 and outlined federal aid schemes including the Montana plan from the committee of six led by Traverman.
Fifty years ago BeaverheadCounty residents described boisterous streets with a beaverhead gusher and a fearless 600 pound bell tale. The piece notes insects, fashion hats of blue lace, and powder shipments headed to Butte for the Mullan tunnel.
A traveler recalls Montana praise for Beaverhead county residents noting their broadness and integrity. He cites a stockman, farmer, and banker seen on a train who are judged by character, honesty, and industry rather than birth, politics, or religion.
A Dillon boy bought a revolver with a five dollar find and fired at moving targets and dogs, causing laughter in town. Wood prices run 7 to 8 cents per pound while cold weather hurts crops. A race meet drew hundreds, and Beaverhead River trout are being pulled rapidly, making fishing less enjoyable.
In a June Tribune item, wool at the State Bank warehouse sold for 14 5 8 cents during last week’s auction. Next Sunday night the Baptist church will celebrate by burning the mortgage on their parsonage property, marking liberation from indebtedness.
Twenty years ago the Tribune notes excavations for the public school addition and high school gymnasium are finished and construction will start promptly. The city also completed sewer improvements costing about $18,000, while most businesses and many homes are decorated for the upcoming celebration.
Sunday events at First Lutheran include no Dillon morning services. Luther League meets at 7:30 with Prof. R. E. Albright as speaker. Jackson service at 2:30 p m and Wisdom service at 7:30 p m. Also notes of arrests and domestic matters involving public figures.
Latani a frequent Montana fair winner and son of Wireman and Cordie FY arrives from Madison. Owner George Sprout ranks him to contend in the longer races at the fairgrounds on July 2 3 and 4 with confidence in his horse’s performance.
Fred Woodside J. A. Baxter Harrison Kellum and Miss Billie Baxter made a plane trip to Billings on Wednesday. Baxter and Kellum returned with two new Oldsmobile and Pontiac cars on display at the Montana Auto Supply Co.
F. M. Carr of the City Fuel Co was awarded the contract to furnish coal for the Normal college for the coming year.
Henry Gleed has purchased the stock and fixtures at McFadden’s from Earl Wheat assignee and will open the business in the near future. Wheat states Gleed will commence operations soon.
Mrs. Louis Schmittroth to entertain Baptist Aid society this afternoon at the cottage. All members are welcome to call at the Germanamt Oat for details.
Bud Hartwig, chairman of the county board, led a government funded program improving bad stretches of rural roads. Workers raised roadbeds, added drains, and widened bridges from Featherly’s to the Madison line. The effort provided jobs and fuel for local families while preserving travel to the cemetery and Oliver, Featherly, and Anderson lanes. A separate note reports James Kelly of St Paul assaulted a policeman and requested jail to escape his wife.
Seventeen year old Miss Gordon, praised as Hollywood's musical prodigy, plays multiple instruments and dances with flair in a Grande Parade act. She will perform at the Hartwig Theatre on June 27, showcasing poise, beauty, and versatility.
A fragment from a legal notice in the Fifth Judicial District presents the State as plaintiff or party in a court matter. The readable portion signals an official movement toward a judicial action or filing within the district court system.
Administrator announces creditors must present claims against John Geisser Estate within four weeks after first publication. Dillon Montana office listed for probate proceedings. Also notice of tax sale set for July 16 1943 in Beaverhead County to public auction delinquent properties unless taxes, interest and costs are paid. County Treasurer Bertie Mathews records delinquent list.
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