Rest Room Improvements Highlight Community Effort
The Good Government club rest room has been renovated with a new linoleum rug and up to date reading material donated by citizens. Matron Mrs. D. L. Smith will be there each afternoon. The project, started years ago, relies on steady club support and grateful for any further assistance.
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D. L. Smith
Good Government Club
Alma Harwood
Lorenzo Cushing
L. F. Molleur
Bertha Huber
Guild entertains St. Rose at Past Reeder home
Mrs. Joseph Gelhaus and Mrs. Jno Gelhaus host the St. Rose Guild on Thursday April 2 at the latter's Past Reeder street home. All members and friends are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gelhaus
Jno. Gelhaus
St. Rose Guild
Reeder Street
Long Draws Short Term On Liquor Possession Charge
Talton Long of Dell pleaded guilty to illegal possession of liquor after a prior contempt sentence. Judge H G Rodgers jailed him 60 days and fined $200, with confinement extending over five months due to nonpayment. A bottle of moonshine was found in his pocket during processing.
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Talton Long
Dell
H. G. Rodgers
Long
Rodgers
Mooney
Procrastinating Motorists Face License Plate Crackdown
Sheriff Mooney announced new strict action against car owners who lack license plates or fail to show at the sheriff's office. The order calls for a fine of at least 25 dollars and requires two plates, front and rear, with police and sheriff’s deputies enforcing the directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney
Sheriff’s Force
Boys Escape Injury When Car Rolls On New Road
Anthony Connelly of Thompson Avenue and several companions escaped serious harm Friday evening when the Ford touring car they rode in turned over several times after skidding on a bridge. They crawled free from the wreck amid mud as the vehicle rested on its right side. windshield crushed and car badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Connelly
A. T. Connelly
Thompson Avenue
Shot Through Foot In Hunting Accident
The first hunting accident of the season occurred last Friday afternoon when Roy Ford was shot through the left foot by a 22 caliber rifle while gopher hunting. He was opening a gate with the gun resting on his foot. discharge details are unclear. He suffered a painful injury but is not expected to have serious health effects and is resting comfortably.
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Roy Ford
Miss Orr Visiting Relatives From Missouri State University
Miss Margaret Orr daughter of Dr and Mrs William Orr is visiting relatives and friends here from Missouri where she studies at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Orr
William Orr
Missoula
The
State University
Modern apartment house planned for Dillon
A proposal for a luxury, fireproof apartment building in Dillon gains backing from local business leaders. Architect Fred F. Willson meets with backers, plans await final agreement, and construction could start promptly on Atlantic street near the Normal college and business district.
Dillon Rotary Club Advances City Athletic Field Plan
The three city schools lease four acres east of Dakota street for a football and basketball field with a quarter mile track. More land will be acquired for two or three fields and a half mile track next year. Ground work starts soon for spring practice. Rotary club event at Andrus Hotel featured Senator Hazelbaker and Frank Eliel with remarks on state measures and Rotary activities.
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Dakota Street
Dillon
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
C. T. Magnus
Frank Hazelbaker
Frank Eliel
Hazelbaker
Ellil
California
Rotary Clubs
Dillon Club
South
Roger P. Deeny
Butte
Magnus
Ernest Loft
Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
Missionary Society Meeting at R. E. Foster Home
Mrs Addie Churchill hosted the Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering Thursday afternoon at the R E Foster residence. Members discussed ongoing missionary work and shared fellowship in a brief session.
City Caucus Sets Nominations for April Election
A city caucus will be held Monday evening at City Hall auditorium to nominate a mayor city treasurer police magistrate and an alderman from each ward for the April 6 city election.
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City Hall
Arrest of 18 year old in theft case and custody
Frank Klicker, an 18 year old, was arrested by a police officer last Wednesday evening and held at the county jail awaiting sanity commission action. He is charged with stealing a small sum from the C. P. Thomas store and may be sent to the state asylum for treatment.
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Frank Klicker
Sanity Commission
C. P. Thomas
State Asylum
National Legion plans state convention with James A Crain
National Commander James A Crain will attend Dillon's state Legion convention on August 18 14 and 15. The dates were set at a Salt Lake City conference to align western state events on one trip. Beaverhead Post expects hundreds of guests and has $500 from the March minstrel to seed the convention fund. Local clubs offer aid to stage the meeting credibly.
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James A. Crain
American Legion
Legion
W. L. Jones
Scotty” Tait
Beaverhead
Salt Lake City
Drain
West
Beaverhead Post
Post
Dillon
Bridge crew member injured by falling timber near Glen
Albert F. Selleck, a U. S. L. bridge crew worker near Glen, suffered a double leg fracture Tuesday morning when timber fell. He was rushed to Dillon by speeder to catch the morning train and then taken to the railroad hospital at Pocatello. The train was held briefly in Dillon so local doctors could set a temporary splint.
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Albert F. Selleck
Glen
Dillon
Pocatello
Moonshine Confiscated After Rancher Mehilich Arrest
Sheriff Mooney and Undersheriff Kellum detained George Mehilich, a rancher south of town, on a charge of illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. About ten gallons of altered moonshine were seized. He pleaded guilty in justice court and posted 500 bonds. later he pleaded not guilty in district court and posted the same bond. Trial set for a later date.
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Mooney
Kellum
George Mehilich
Justice Court
Phillips
H. G. Rodgers
Reverend Madden D J Speaks at Dillon Methodist Church
Rev. FL R Madden D J of Chicago will lecture at Dillon Methodist Church on Sunday March 29 at 11 am at the invitation of the local pastor. The day includes Sunday school at 10, Ep worth League at 6 30, and an evening sermon at 7 30 titled Cost of Religious Decline.
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FL R. Madden D. J
Chicago
Dillon Methodist Church
Madden
Montana
Dillon
Epworth League
Beaverhead Orchistra Places Sixth in State Meet
The Dillon high school orchestra placed sixth in the state music meet held in Butte last week. Elwyn Metzel, the sole Dillon entrant, won third honors. Beaverhead earned sixth in points as Great Falls dominated the competition.
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Butte
Elwyn Metzel
Dillon
Beaverhead
Great Falls
Rancher J. W. Finsley Sighting Reported From Big Hole Basin
J. W. Finsley, a rancher from the Big Hole basin, is reported to be down from his property and known to be in the area. Local authorities are reviewing the situation and neighbors are asked to assist in locating him.
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J. W. Finsley
Big Hole Basin
Rotary Club Delights in 100 Percent Attendance
Dillon Rotary club enjoyed perfect attendance with all 48 members present at the Andrus hotel dining room. Guests from Twin Bridges and Sheridan arrived to promote Sheridan’s Fourth of July celebration. Prof. D P Thurber spoke on Beaverhead county agriculture and a county fair. Lewis Penwell of Helena presented a paper on prehistoric Montana.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
Howard Morse
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Madison County
D.P. Thurber
Agriculture Department of the
Beaverhead County
Lewis Penwell
Helena
Montana
Penwell
In Remembrance of Governor B F White
An editorial in the Butte Daily Post recalls Governor B F White, Dillon founder and long time mayor, whose career spanned territorial governor tenure from 1889 to statehood work with Joseph Toole. The piece notes his role in Montana business, expositions, and civic service. Mr and Mrs John Orr were visitors in Butte Thursday.
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Butte Daily Post
Beaverhead County
B. F. White
Washington
Harrison
Territorial
Dillon
Sidney Edgerton
Hauser and White
Howard Sebree
William Deacon
Benjamin Franklin White
Montana
Helena
Joseph K. Toole
B. F P. White
Statehood
Senate
Chicago
Saint Louis
John Orr
Butte
Notice of Right of Way Authorization by Irrigation Owner
A landowner grants Joseph Skrengar a right of way or ditch through the property for irrigation. The owner warns no interference and states steps will be taken for protection, citing lack of legal protection. Record dated 18 15.
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Joseph Skrengar
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Eliel
City Caucus
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R. R
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U. S. Army Air Service
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