Railroad avanti and mining mill plans shake local town
The Golden Leaf Mining company of Bannack is erecting a five story mill rumored to be the largest in Southern Montana. A Dillon genius is said to be working on a horseless carriage with mixed belief about its viability. Prairie schooners carry freight to Gibbonsville Idaho for Eliel's and Burfield's stores.
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Avanti
Golden Leaf Mining” Company
Bannack
Montana
Dillon
Gibbonsville
Idaho
Eliel’s
Burfield’s
Eagle Scout awards to be presented at Legion ceremony
Two Troop 14 members sponsored by Beaverhead post will receive Eagle Scout ranks in a ceremony preceded by banquet and parade. Fielding Graves and Wilbur Gilbert Jr are the honorees with merit recognitions for other awards also planned.
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Beaverhead ’ Post
Eagle’ Scouts
Fielding Graves
Wilbur Gilbert, Jr
Rights of the child charter ages for health and welfare
The text outlines comprehensive child protection across health education and welfare. It calls for district and state coordinated programs with full-time officials, trained health personnel, welfare services, safe housing and schooling, and community support to ensure every child, including the disabled, receives care, safety, and opportunities under the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Americas
Nation's Typical Boy and Dog Sought for Charity Contest
The Chappel Kennel Foundation of Rockford Illinois seeks a boy aged four to fourteen and a dog from his family for a national boy and dog contest. Nominate by September 15 1931 with photos optional. Winners receive 250 dollars and a lasting oil portrait while models gain publicity and civic honors.
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Chappel Kennel Foundation
Rockford
Illinois
The
Tribune
L. J. Brosemer
Foundation
McKinley Visit Hinted for Dillon June First
Tribune note from 1931 reports Dillon residents excited by a telegram claiming President McKinley and party would stop in the city on their westward trip around June 1. Three local troublemakers, intoxicated and dressed for play, were arrested after attempting dangerous driving and fined 32 dollars.
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the Tribune
Dillon
McKinley
Umpire Duff Hit by Ball in Game Injury News
Umpire E Duff was struck in the heart by a batted ball last Sunday causing a knockout. Butte fishermen and hunters push cross county effort to improve the road between the city and the Beaverhead valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
E. Duff
Butte
Beaverhead Valley
Daily struggle of a wife and mother to perform chores
A personal reflection on the difficulty a wife and mother faces in mustering the nerve to carry out daily tasks. The writer emphasizes that only the sufferer understands the internal effort involved.
Small Blaze Weathers Roof Fire From Chimney Sparks
A minor roof fire occurred last Saturday afternoon thought to have started from falling chimney sparks. Fire crews controlled the incident without injuries and checked for further danger.
Dillon and the Church Question of Many Congregations
The piece argues against overtalk of “too many churches” and urges strong Christian leadership to expand congregations through unity and mutual support. It cautions against distrust and faction, urging respect for differing baptisms governance and worship modes while promoting tolerance and collaboration.
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Dillon
Vitaly
Liturgica
Eagle Scouts Graves and Gilbert to be honored May 2
Beaverhead Post plans to witness the Eagle Scout ceremony for Fielding Graves and Wilbur Gilbert Jr. Both from Legion's Own Troop 14 in Dillon. parade possible if held. Legionnaires met Thursday to discuss attendance. Dr S E Davis spoke on world economic politics at last week’s Legion meeting. Male quartet from the college and Miss Booth performed piano selections.
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Fielding Graves
Wilbur Gilbert, Jr
Beaverhead
Legion
Troop 14
Boy Scouts
Dillon
S. E. Davis
Normal College
Messrs
Gray
Hogan, Anderson
Vanderark
Miss Booth
Nelson School Parent Teachers meet elects officers
The Nelson School Parent Teachers Association held a special meeting last Friday to install officers. Mrs. Harry Schuler, past president, served as installing officer. The staff for the year includes Maynard Miller as president Henry Meine as vice president Frank Morrison as secretary and T. T. McAdam as treasurer.
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Nelson School Parent Teachers ‘Association
Harry Schuler
Maynard Miller
Henry Meine
Frank Morrison
T. T. McAdam
Positive Christian Attitude Builds the Kingdom Across Churches
A brief exhortation emphasizes a positive Christian attitude as the key to expanding the kingdom of Christ, whether through five churches or two. It advocates unity, faith, and constructive action among believers.
Rules on adjusted service certificates for veterans' dependents
The text explains that if a veteran dies without applying for an adjusted service certificate dependents may apply but receive only the credit amount. A veteran with overseas service that would yield a $625 credit could have a certificate valued over $1,500 if he applied himself, but a dependent’s claim would pay only the $625 credit. If the certificate has already been issued the beneficiary receives the full face value.
Beaverhead County High Earns Accredited Status
Beaverhead County High School has been placed on the approved list by the North West Association of Secondary and Higher Schools and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The recognition underscores adherence to accrediting standards, marking a notable achievement for the district and its community.
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Word Haseen
Beaverhead County High School
North- West Association of Secondary and Higher Schools
North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
United States
Beaverhead County
Tourney Abandoned Says Billings Poly Won’t Compete
A Thursday wire from Billings Polytechnic coach blocked college teams from the Friday meet at the Normal colleges. Only high school athletes will participate. Montana State College S A E baseball team will play Normal College Sunday at 2 PM at the athletic field.
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Moe
Billings Polytechnic
Montana State College
Normal College
Dillon men attend Zabud council meeting in Butte
Among the Dillon winsons who motored to Butte Wednesday for the meeting of Zabud council were John Orr Matt Kay Tom Dubois H M Brundage Carl Hanson George Lovell George Dart Chris Overgaard George Gosman Fred Chapman J E Monroe and L K Adams.
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Dillon Winsons
Butte
Zabud Council
John Orr
Matt Kay
Tom DuBois
H. M. Brundage
Carl Hanson
George Lovell
George Dart
Chris Overgaard
George Gosman
Fred Chapman
J. E. Monroe
L.K. Adams
Women Golfers Meet at Dillon Examiner Office
The Dillon Country Club women will hold a meeting Monday at seven o'clock at the Dillon Examiner office. Important business is to be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
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Dillon Country Club
Dillon Examiner Office
Clyde Scott Birthday Party Given at Home
A group of friends surprised Clyde Scott of Dillon with a birthday party at his South Dakota street home last Friday evening. Card games provided entertainment and refreshments followed the celebration.
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Scott
Clyde Scott
Dillon
South Dakota Street
Nephew Edward Hart Dies in California
Charles E. Nelson of Tucson learns by telegram from Los Angeles that his nephew Edward L. Hart, 29, has died in California. Hart was a resident of Tucson, Arizona.
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California
Charles E. Nelson
Los Angeles
Edward L. ‘Hart
Tucson
Arizor
Hert
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State of
Robert Burns
Walter ‘Scott
Orr
Sidh
Wheaverhead
Cc. H. Hartwig
Undersheriff
District Court OF the Fifth Judicial
William Penn Wall
Florence C. Wall
Gale
Dillon Tribune
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF Montana
Thomas
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Quentin M. Kline
Kermit K. Kline
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