Montana Notes Fresh Spring Rambles and Regional Trends
Random notes from Montana columns cover spring weather and wildlife sightings including skunks, rattlesnakes, and deer in Oregon snow. Texas Centennial goat barbecue and late winter conditions in Helena. Montana wool production in 1935. and recovery efforts after Helena earthquakes with repairs underway. Also mention a stranded tractor at the Texas Centennial grounds and a mule team rescue.
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Texas
Lone Star State
Methodist Aid Society Social Planned at Church Parlor
The Methodist Aid society will be entertained by Mrs. Julia Selway, Mrs. D. V. Erwin and Miss Maud Selway on Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. A welcome to all.
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Methodist Aid Society
Julia Selway
D. “.V. Erwin
Maud Selway
Beaverhead Legion Meeting Scheduled at City Hall
The Beaverhead post of the Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock in the city hall. Several important matters will be taken up, postponed from last week. Members of the Masonic society and friends who wish to help are invited to the Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock.
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Beaverhead
Legion
Manse Society
Presbyterian Church
Pardori Aiensey
E’elock
Nowspaper
Townsend
Fentile
Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Land of the
Free
Roger Babson
Aubry Williams
National Youth Movement
Townsend Power
Fire protection for Dillon funded by local merchants
Through local business support Dillon enhances fire safety with two strong pumps and 300 feet of hose. One pump placed near Halladay's store, the other near Callahan and Reinhardt's market, each with 150 feet of hose for rapid service. The text also notes a domestic dispute and reports the Rena gold mine near Argenta sold to St. Louis interests for $380,000.
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the Tribune
Gonaud
Dillon
Halladay
Callahan & Reinhardt
Argenta
St. Louis
Dillon Tribune Briefs and Local Notes from 1896
The Dillon Tribune reports dire road conditions delaying the daily stage to Argenta. Frank Eliel joins wheelmen with a new Meisner saddle. Deer spotted near Van Camp bridge. A city library mill levy petition is presented. Also notes from 1906 include a skating rink opening, county school totals, and former residents’ return. A reminiscence recounts Ritchey Newman’s Rhineland service and postwar observations. Dillon Local Farmers Union held a March 13 meeting with 15 members.
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the Tribune
Argenta
Dillon
Bannack
Frank Eliel
van Camp Bridge
Dart
Hubert Flynn
James Mansfield
Spokane
Dillon Local Farmers. Union
Farmere Union
Riverside’ School
Capital Views on Taxes and Equity Amid Budget Talk
The piece argues for a balanced budget and tax equity, warning against regressive burdens. It argues income inheritance and gift taxes are fair, favors taxing those best able to pay, and criticizes shifting energy taxes to consumers. It notes a Montana education officials’ trip and meetings as context.
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Washington
Valley Forge
Civil Service Examinations at Fort Peck Engineer Office
The U S Engineer Department Fort Peck announces openings for Carpenter farm and house, Helper carpenter, Helper welder, Operator crawler tractor, and Powell lineman with annual wages from 60c hour to 2000 2600 per year. Applications due March 19 1986 with ratings based on sworn statements and corroborative evidence. Applicants must be in sound health. For details contact National Reemployment Service Room 19 Telephone Building J C Faller manager.
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U. S. Engineer Department
Fort Peck
Powell
Board of Civil Services Examiners
U. S. Engineer Office
Montana
National
Sevice
Telephone
J. C. Faller
Parnell Play in Stock at Tribune Book Store
The Shakespeare club will discuss Parnell next. the play is in stock at Tribune Book Store priced at $1.50.
Roberta Roberts Injured in Sunday Accident
Roberta, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Roberts, is a patient at Barrett hospital after an accident Sunday in which two fingers on her right hand were severed while playing.
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Roberta
Jess Roberts
Barrett Hospital
Townsend Plan Promises Far Reaching Reform
A lengthy critique promotes the Townsend Plan as the cure for economic distress, arguing it will end depressions through a tax before spending system. It urges voter action in upcoming elections and cites unemployment figures, debt concerns, and policy contrasts with Democrats and Republicans. The piece also advertises a Dillon club meeting and an upcoming film at the Roxy.
Probate and notices from Montana State records in Dillon
Multiple public notices including probate of wills for Walter Carlson and estate claims of Thomas J. Mulany, creditor notices, and land entry actions. Hearings set for March 30, 1936, and deadlines within ten months. Includes stockraising homestead land filing for Anton Kristensen with witnesses listed in Dillon Montana.
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Thomas J. Mulany
Thomas
J. Mulany
Myra Erwin
Andrus Hotel
Beaverhead
State of
Montana
Myrl Erwin
Dillon
Mareh
Notice of three year proof for stockraising homestead
George Helke Kita of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a stockraising homestead claim on sections 18 19 and 24 township 11 south range 6 west principal meridian. The hearing is before U S Commissioner F A Hazelbaker in Dillon Montana on March 80 1936. Witnesses named Michael Lauterbach Arthur L Atkeson Brittan H Carter Robert M Atkeson all of Dillon.
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Marle Carlson
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Walter Carlson
Dilion
Fred Rife
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Great Falla
Anton Kristensen
Dilton
Neynwk
Nynek
Seynex
Prin
Moridian
F. A. Hazelbaker
U. S
Dillon
Henry Eates
Jake Estell
Anton’ Dixom Nels Christensen
Thos. F. Corbally Register
Great Falls
George Helkekita
Township
Prin. Meridian
Michael Lauterbach
Arthur IL. Atkeson
Brittan H. Carter
Robert M. Atkeson
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Coblentz
Ritchey Newman
Army of Occupation
Rhine
Berlin
Germany
Frank Johnson
C. C. New
Monaghan
Capital
Nell- Doyle
Hel‘ena
Great ‘Falls
Joseph
United States Civil Service Examinations
Shakespeare Club
Ireland
Roxy Theatre
Roxy
Conrad Veidt
Henry Birrer
Dorothy
Adelaide
U. S. Works Program
State Highway Commission of
Capitol
Dillon-Twin Bridges
Beaverhead County
State Highway Commission
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Miswould
Northwest, Ban Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
En Guayer
State Highway Commission ‘of
Harry J. McGregor
D. A. McKinnon
Hwy
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Plrra
Kathleen
la Paloma
Whispering Hope
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Liebestraum
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