Safety prevention work gets results in 1936 accident tolls
The National Safety Council reports 1936 saw 111000 deaths and 8750000000 dollars in losses from accidents, with 400000 permanently and 10300000 temporarily disabled. Home and automobile deaths rose, while 30 states had increased fatalities and many lacked strong safety programs. The piece urges broader, ongoing safety efforts and highlights progress expected for 1937.
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United States
National Safety Council
Council
Insect Exterminator Light Promises Relief Abroad
University of California scientists claim a bulb adaptable to any light socket can deter insects at theatres stations pools gardens and fields. Early tests show mosquitos and pests repelled while turkeys and other animals react to electrocuted morsels and food. Requests from India and Africa for details suggest wide interest in the device.
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University of California
United Press
India
Africa
Reckless Driving Sparks Call for Stricter Enforcement
An Oregonian analysis notes 38 500 auto deaths and 10 300 000 injuries last year. It argues only ruthless law enforcement can curb the slaughter, warning public indignation rises as fatalities mount.
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Portland Oregonian
STOP AND THINK AT CROSSWALKS TO SAVE LIVES
A warning urges drivers to slow at cross streets after noting injuries from traffic crashes. Survivors describe near death, hospital stays, and the brittle line between life and death. The message stresses caution, humility, and respect for life, urging readers to pause before proceeding.
Newspaper merge risks mirror costly start ups
A report outlines the high losses of News-Week and Today in four years and describes their merger with the McCall Company. Backers plan to inject more capital while McCall assumes management, warning that inexperienced hands wreck even profitable ventures and citing Joe Ferguson as a noted figure in the discussion.
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News-Week
Weekly
McCall Company
Vincent Aastor
NewsWeek
Today
Elven
Montana In Debt-Free Status Stuns Beaverhead County
The Montana territorial treasurer reports a treasury balance of over 25 000 after paying warrants. Court opens next week with 7 criminal cases and 22 civil suits set for trial. Beaverhead County lists 33 liquor outlets and 20 licensed gamblers as background.
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the Tribune
Montana
Territorial
Treasury
Beaverhead
City Salaries Set by Council in 1897
From the Tribune March 12 1897 the council fixed salaries for city officials Chief of police 900 treasurer 200 and city attorney and clerk 300 per year. Citizens complain of bronco breaking and a baby epidemic in Philipsburg with twins noted. Eddie Roe recovers from illness.
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Tribune
John L
Fitz
Philipsburg
Eddie Roe
Builders plan brick stores on Idaho street
In Dillon the business district will gain two substantial brick buildings this summer on Idaho street north of the Metlen block by Mrs Edie and George Kunzman. Pearl S Smith gathers ranchers in Centennial valley on telephone line proposal. Miss Clara Plant to visit her old England home soon.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Idaho Street
Metlen
Edie
George Kunzman
Pearl S. Smith
Centennial Valley
Clara Plant
England
Mountain lion carcass exhibited near Farlin in 1917
The Tribune notes a large mountain lion carcass on display at Klein's store after Blanch Stanfield killed the animal near Farlin. The report mentions the Dick Nelson house beside the public library being torn down to start excavation for the Andrus hotel, with portions of the house dating back over thirty years.
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the Tribune
Klein's
Blanch Stanfield
Farlin
Dick Nelson
Public Library
Andrus
Belfast man calls son a mere baby at altar deferral
James Rose of Belfast halted his 20 year old son Arthur at the altar by declaring him a mere baby, stopping the wedding moments before the ceremony.
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Arthur
James Rose
Belfast
Dover Man Files Suit for Divorce in Ohio
Fragmentary report notes Frank Zion of Dover Ohio filed suit for divorce amid unclear surrounding details. Other snippets mention an Los Angeles court raising a speeding fine for an unidentified individual and a reference to attempting to sell a car and buy a refurbulator.
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Frank Zion
Dover, O
Los
Veterans to receive War Department decorations at Legion event
Two local veterans wounded while serving with the List Pinetree Division in the Argonne offensive will be awarded The Order of the Purple Heart by War Department at Beaverhead Post. The ceremony follows a banquet Thursday at Canyon Resort with 150 veterans invited and Commander McCracken presiding. George M. Gosman will conduct the presentation to John Wenger and Paul Cash.
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Argonne
War Department
Legion
Canyon Resort
McCracken
Beaverhead Post
George M. Gosman
Beaverhead
John Wenger
Paul Cash
George Washington
Normal College Assembly Highlights Music and Awards
Normal College held an assembly Wednesday featuring a varied program of music led by Arnold V. Clair. The program included violin solo Serenade by Thelma Barger, tap dance by Mary Dorothy Warren, vocal duet The Rosary by Janet Smith and Vivian Chamberlain, with awards in athletics music debate and other activities presented by President Sheldon E. Davis.
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Normal College
Sheldon B. Davis
Arnold V. Clair
Drolla
Thelma Barger
Mary Dorothy Warren
the Rosary
Ethelbert Nevin
Janet Smith
Vivian Chamberlain
Sheldon E. Davis
Auxiliary to send quilts to Fort Harrison hospital
The rehabilitation committee of the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. Glen Lyon will ship quilts to the new Veterans hospital at Fort Harrison. A letter from Mrs. L. H. Thompson, state rehabilitation chair, says the quilts will be a welcome and appreciated addition to hospital equipment.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Glen Lyon
McCracken Bros
Veterans’ Hospital
Fort Harrison
L. H. Thompson
Planning Board Meeting Held on County Panels
Planning board and county land and water use and agricultural conservation committees met Wednesday March 10 at the county extension office to discuss the program and organize measures. BE G Bolster explained the purpose and presence marked by his role as extension land economist state planning leader. Ellen May Guila to entertain at the home of Mrs O A Bergeson Thursday March 11 with Miss Jessie Pelton assisting, following the meeting.
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County Planning Board
County Land and Water Use Committee
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
County Extension Agent
Postoffice
BE. G. Bolster
Ellen May Guila
O. A. Ber
Jgeson
Marcel
Misa
Jessie Pelton
Stolen car incident and desertion suits feature in Beaverhead notices
The clumsy mosaic of 1937 Beaverhead County notices includes a street theft report ending with a police arrest, a $25 fine for a banana peel throw, and several court actions. The district summons seeks divorce for desertion, while real estate sales and probate actions list Beaverhead guardianship, minor estates, and will probate hearings with March 1937 dates and Dillon as the county seat.
Notice of Impounding Trespassing Livestock in Beaverhead
Notice that livestock trespassing on lands within Beaverhead National Forest Montana will be impounded by the U S Forest Service on or after March 20 1937 if not removed. Owners may reclaim by reimbursing expenses for gathering impounding pasturing and advertising. Impounded animals not redeemed will be sold at public auction. unsold livestock may be sold privately or destroyed per Agriculture Department rules. W B Willey Forest Supervisor Beaverhead National Forest.
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United States
Beaverhead
National Forest
Montana
United States Forest Service
Secretary’ of Agriculture
W. B. Willey
Beaverhead Nattorial Forest
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Fawn Conklin
Administrator of the estate of Fawn Conklin deceased invites creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after March 4 1987. Claims should be filed at John Collins Poindexter Block Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. First publication March 4 1987. SAM W. CONKLIN Administrator.
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Fannie Lewis
The administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Fannie M. Lewis, deceased, requests all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with proper vouchers within four months after first publication. The notice is filed at the law offices of John Collins Poindexter in Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. First publication February 25, 1987. MAX C. LEWIS Administrator.
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Farijiq
Fanny
M. Lewis
John Collins
Poindexter
Block
Dillon
Montana
Beaverhead County
Max C. Lewis
Fannie
Fanny) M. Lewis
Notice to Creditors for Kate Be Lavin Estate
Creditors must present claims against Kate Be Lavin deceased with vouchers to Maes Rost, executor, at John Beavers in Beaverhead County Montana. First publication January 25 1987. Max C Lewis executor of the Last Will and Testament of Kate Be Lavin deceased.
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MAES
Aiea
Beaverhead
Cébnty
Montana
Borat
Max’ C. Lewis
Kate Be Lavin
Notice of Final Five year and Three year Land Claims
Notice from the U S Land Office Great Falls Montana listing Frederick Mailey and others filing to establish final five and three year proofs on sections 80 and 81 in township 6 south range 5 west near Dillon with witnesses Harvey Robson August Malley Harry High and Mark High all of Twin Bridges Montana before Norman Giles district court clerk on April 15 1937 and April 15 1937 respectively.
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Range & West
M. P
Meridian
Norman Giles
District Court
Dillon
Montana
Harvey, Robson
Twin Bridges
August F. Malley
Harry High
Mark High
Thos
F. Corbally
the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Frederick
Mailey
Blaine
Newnew
Sey
Township
Range
P. M
Harvey Robson
Wisdom Montana Homestead Final Proof Notice
Department of the Interior issues a February 15 1937 notice that Samuel Perkins of Wisdom Montana holder of homestead entry 077406 filed intent to make Final Three-Year Proof to establish his land claim. The proceeding before Norman Giles Dillon Montana occurs March 31 1937 with witnesses Earl Van Houtin Frank A. Larsen Charles W. Anderson and Archibald J. Stewart all of Wisdom. THOS F CORBALLY Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Samuel Perkins
Wisdom
Township
Range 17
Meridigm
Abov
Norman Giles
District. Court
Dillon
Earl van Houtin
Frank A. Larsen
Charles W. Anderson
Archibald J. Stewart
Thos. F. Corbally
Register
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Beaverhead Montana
Sheriff sale announced in Dillon Montana for March 12, 1937 at 2 PM on land in multiple blocks including portions of Sections 13 14 21 22 23 and 28 in Township 12 South Range 9 West. Property includes water rights and appurtenances. buyers pay cash at the courthouse front door. Plaintiffs include The Federal Land Bank of Spokane and Beaverhead Madison National Farm Loan Association. defendants include Fleming Leland Anderson Phebe Comfort Anderson Julia Anderson and others. Sale details published by the Fifth Judicial District Court in Montana.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Ruth E. Schuler
Clayton Dean Schuler
Dillon
Sarah E. Johnson
Sarah E. Schuler
Federal Land Bank OF
Spokane
District Court OF the Fifth ‘Judicial District
Clark Anderson
Anderson Brothers
Ella Leland Anderson
Phebe Comfort Anderson
Julia Anderson
Hugh J. Anderson
Helen Anderson
First National Bank OF
John Rebich
Montana Mercantile Company
Beaverhead-Madison National Fagm Loan Association
Court House
Dilton
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National Advertising Representative
American Press Association
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Nour Cort
Eran
Canyon
Planning Board
Northwest Bancorporation
Federal Deposit Insurance: Corporation
Clyde - Wolf
Kansas
Arthur ‘Tomplins
St. Paul
State OF Montana
George Johnson
Ruby Harmon Johnson
Monta
Aum
Mons
J. E. Kelly
Plaintiff
Guy Mooney
Fifth Judicial
Edward Burton Hastings
Fawn Conklin
John ‘Collins
Poindexter Block
Sam W. Conklin
Ails ‘Ait
Plainti
William F. Fleming
Lenora Fleming
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph . Company
L. G. Dunlap
Elmer Lohr
Beaverhead-Madison National Farm Loan Association
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