Legion Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Dillon Park
Beaverhead post of the American Legion sponsored a well attended community picnic at Dillmont Park on a Saturday evening. Hundreds enjoyed lunches from 6 to 7:30, Fays Hawaiians provided music, and prizes donated by local business men drew competition. Dancing with the Baxter Tonney orchestra kept crowds in the pavilion into the early morning.
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Beaverhead
Fay
Wen
Dillon
Baxter-Tonney
Butte
Afernoon
Forty & Eight
Department of the Legion
Crack Drum Corps
Silver Bow Post
George Hughes Filing Cleared for State Senate Seat
Albert Baker records that Attorney General L A Foot found the filing of George Hughes of Grant as a Democratic candidate for state senator is legal. Hughes filed after business hours June 18 and his name will appear on the official ballot, though filed under protest while awaiting AG guidance.
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Albert Baker
L. A. Foot
George Hughes
Grant
Hughes
Wool buyers present but market remains quiet this week
Several eastern wool houses are in town this week and clip is stored at the First National warehouse, but no sales are reported and the market stays quiet. Shearing is nearly done and ranchers shift to haying plans as alfalfa cutting begins and wild hay operations are to start after July 4. Indications point to record crops.
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First National
Tear gas bombs force surrender after standoff
James Jenkins, armed with a gun and threatening occupants, barricaded in a Kentucky Avenue home last week. Police used tear gas bombs to subdue him, then he surrendered after an escape through a basement trapdoor. He has prior disturbance records and faces an assault charge with $3,000 bond set.
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John Watters
Kentucky Avenue
James Jenkins
Jenkins
T. J. Gilbert
Justice Court
Golf Invitational At Dillon Club Draws Strong Field
The Dillon Country Club hosted an invitational golf tournament Sunday with players from Butte and Anaconda entering. Visiting golfers posted several sub 40 rounds, indicating an edge in scoring. A noon lunch served by club women members complemented an enjoyable event.
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Dillon Country Club
Butte
Anaconda
Dillon Club
Visitors from Kansas Visit Poindexter & Orr Ranch
John Campbell and his son arrived by motor from Ft Scott Kansas on a Wednesday to visit Amos Campbell brother of Mr Campbell at the Poindexter and Orr ranch.
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John Campbell and Son
Ft Scott
Kansas
Mr. Campbell
Amos Campbell
Poindexter & Orr Ranch
Pioneer Dillon Business Concerns in New Quarters
Dillon business houses Eliel's and the Montana Mercantile reopened after a remodel with a public reception at Eliel's. The new two-color green and white interior links departments for dry goods clothing and groceries under one roof. Enhanced lighting, interlinked departments, and grouped stock emphasize shopper convenience and modernized fixtures in mahogany and oak.
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Dillon
Eliel’s
Montana Mercantile Company
Eliel
Nature
Forest Office Moves to New Quarters in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead county ranchers hire crews for alfalfa cutting aided by ample moisture and irrigation. Beaverhead National Forest relocates from White block to Center street Mercantile building to consolidate offices and storage under Supervisor A A Simpson. Water commissioners resume control as Beaverhead River reservoir shows a lower level than last year.
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White Block
Beaverhead National Forest
Center Street
Montana Mercantile Company
Forestry Department
Northwest
A. A. Simpson
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Dillon Baseball Triumph Seals Ten-Inning Victory
Local baseball fans saw the Dillon nine edge Sheridan 6 to 5 in ten innings Sunday afternoon. Scotty Hutchinson, manager, praised the win and predicted a competitive season. Box score continued on page eight.
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Sheridan
Dillon Nine
Scotty Hutchinson
Dance Revue Featured by Claudia Faust School at Normal College
Dancing pupils from Claudia Faust School of Dancing and Miss Elizabeth Ballard staged a weekly assembly at Montana State Normal College on Wednesday. The program focused on dance numbers and was thoroughly enjoyed, with additional local talent appearing.
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Claudia Faust
Elizabeth Ballard
Montana State Normal College
Federal Officer Pads Abated Properties in Dillon
Ned Goza deputy United States marshal arrived in Dillon on Wednesday to padlock two properties that had been abated. Goza is a former local resident.
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Ned Goza
United States
Dillon
Mr. Goza
Remittiture in Groschean v Dillon Realty Case
The remittiture in the case of Al and Catherine Groschean against Dillon Realty Company is recorded. The document outlines the appellate court action and parties involved, detailing the procedural posture and potential remedies pursued.
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Catherine
Groschean
Dillon’ Realty, Companys Coet
Take Stock of Your Children's Health
Summer days become stock taking for many children as parents link physical defects to school progress. The National Congress of Parents and Teachers urges a Summer Roundup to exam first time entrants, correct remediable defects, and recheck in fall, widely adopting this approach for all grade levels.
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National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Bea verheud County Sportsmen's meeting set at city hall
A Bea verheud County Sportsmen's Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening June 30 at 7 50 o clock at the city hall. Several important matters will be discussed and all sportsmen or anyone interested in sports are urged to attend.
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Beaverheud County Sportsmen's Association
Meredith and Wilson Wed in Spencer Idaho Obser
George Opp officiated the marriage Tuesday afternoon for Covert B Meredith and Mescal Wilson, both residents of Spencer Idaho.
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Dude George Opp
Covert B. Meredith
Mescal Wilson
Spencer, Idaho
Water for Irrigation Commissioner Report
Commissioner J. E. David spoke this morning about irrigation needs and the Babes project, outlining plans and potential funding considerations.
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Water For Irrigation
J. E. David
Babes
Former Dillon Man Kill Self and Wife in Arizona
Albert J. Van Ham, once prominent in Dillon, shot his wife Ethel as she slept at her father’s Phoenix home on Friday, then killed himself. Relatives cite domestic troubles. Van Ham had worked in Butte and left Dillon in 1926. his former wife is Mrs. Harry Dodd of Dillon. Several locals remember him.
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Albert J. van Ham
Ethel
Phoenix
Arizona
van Ham
Butte
Harry Dodd
Dillon
Rotarians Honor Past Presidents in Dillon Club Event
At the Dillon Rotary Club regular meeting in the Andrus Hotel dining room, past presidents were honored with T. Lee McCracken as chairman. I. A. Hazelbaker opened the program discussing the International Peace Park dedication linking Glacier National Park and Watertown Lakes Park, with Harlbaker representing Montana. Joseph Monroe reviewed the club’s formation and early history, while O. A. Bereson, a Seattle Rotary International convention delegate, spoke briefly. Additional former presidents named include Frank Kiel, A. Y. Peterson, J. O. Gilbert, L. K. Adams, Dr. R. D. Curry, and Charles Henry.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
T. Lee McCracken
I. A. Hazelbaker
International Peace Park
Glacier National Park
Watertown Lakes Park
Harlbaker
Montana
Joseph Ki. Monroe
O. A. Berreson
Rotary International
Seattle
Dillon Club
Frank [Kiel
A. YT. Peterson
J. 0. Gilbert
L. K. Adams
Dr. RD. Curry
Charles Henry
Congressmen Respond to Local Petitions
Scotty Hutchinson has received letters from Senators Wheeler and Walsh about plans for a federal building in Dillon. Wheeler will take up the issue with the Treasury Department and assist, while Walsh says he has pressed for relief bill consideration that could yield a new post office if it passes.
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Scotty Hutchinson
3. K. Wheeler
T. J. Walsh
Wheeler
Treasury Department
Walsh
Dillon
Health examination day set for pre school children
The summer roundup for preschool children is scheduled for Friday morning at 9 o'clock on July 1. A free health check will be offered at Barrett hospital, and parents are urged to bring their children for examination.
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Barrett Hospital
Local convict begins 90 day sentence for bad checks
C. Troupe was brought to Dillon from Lima Tuesday to serve a 90 day sentence imposed by Judge Ford of Lima on a charge of issuing worthless checks.
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C. Troupe
Dillon
Lima
Ford
Lambert Eliel to direct Red Cross in Beaverhead meeting
The Bea verhead Red Cross chapter held its annual meeting at the training school auditorium. Lambert Eliel was elected county chairman with KE Wy Bond as vice chairman and Georgia Mathews as secretary and treasurer. Various officers and local members from Dillon and county areas were named for executive positions and the gathering included performances by students and remarks on past winter work.
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Beaverhead
Chapter of
the Red Cross
Training ‘School
Ballard
Jed
Stephan
Patty Stamm
Polly Tower
Mary Donegan
Elizabeth Ballard
Georgia Mathews
T. K. Gilbert
Luella Stickney
George R. Baker
Home Service
Murs
Rose “Emerick
Gladys Garr
Red Cross
Lambert Eliel
KE. Wy Bond
Georgie Mathews
Dillon
Ous
Frank Shel
Pearl J. Smith
J. Ab. Gilbert
Jean Bishop
Mes
D. W. Scott
Armstead
W. T. Hughes
Wise River
J.B. Shaw
Wisdom
Nellie McKnight
Dells
Tom Clemon
Jackson
Ceorge Roe
Lima
Sophia Guyuz
Horse Prairie
Fred Rife
Leonard Innes
Dillon youngsters win in state meet
Dillon entries in the state swimming contest placed fourth overall led by Hugh Grey. Roy Forrester Jr. James Kelly Jr. Walter Stephan and Jack Barrett represented Dillon with Forrester taking third in the 20 yard dash Barrett second in the 40 yard event and Stephan fourth in the 100 yard swim. The Dillon group traveled to Gregson with accompanying relatives and friends.
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Dillon
Hugh Grey
Butte
Roy Forrester
James Kelly
Walter Stephan
Jack Barrett
Forrester
Barrett
Walt Stephan
Public Land Sale to Involve Big Acreage
Beaverhead county public auction set for August 10 1932 will sell 10023 acres of property in Big Holer irrigation district and Beach irrigation district at average 1.50 per acre. The B A Smith property on North Washington street deeded to the county for Old Age Pension will also be sold along with several small tracts carrying under 100 dollars in taxes.
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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Big
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Dillmont
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Self
New Quarters
Montana Mercantile
Forest Office
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Local Nine
Spencer
Rotarians
Lambert Elies
Associated Charities Organization
Rey
R. O. Shannon
F. OX
Lechner
J. W. Rees
H. M. Warner
Jo B. Kelly
W. AL. Thurtwig
Big Hole
East Beach
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