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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
1
Beaverhead wool sale last Saturday totaled 6,500 fleeces at 33 cents per pound, lower than last year’s start. The sale, first of the season, drew sheepmen’s attention as a market barometer for Montana, with no subsequent activity yet and several large sales pending.
W D Fredericks Co of Billings wins the grading contract for a 12.9 mile state and federal project from Montana Street to near the Selway bridge with a bid of 363,818.46 Beaverhead County will match federal aid and the road will connect Dillon to the Oregon Short Line area The contract for two bridges on the route goes to Stansey Brothers of Butte for 7 220 15 George Metlen county engineer attended the Helena highway commission session during the contract awards
May 22 has been announced as the date for the annual May fete at the Montana State Normal college. Miss Constance Blegan directs practices for the pageant with many training school pupils and Normal college students taking part. The program features drills and dances built around an old England village festival theme, promising unusual excellence for Dillon residents.
An evening vesper service was held last Sunday at St James Episcopal church featuring a large choir directed by Mrs F D Willis. The choir performed selections themed The Earth is the Lords and received high praise for the sacred numbers in the program led by Mrs Grace Cashmore at the organ.
Dillon Lodge No. 1654 B P O E will receive its charter May 18. A class of 75 candidates will be initiated with a special train from Butte and Elks from Montana attending. Initiation planned at the I O O F hall or Dillmont park with equipment on the way. Twelve past exalted rulers from Butte will install the officers.
Beaverhead County High School placed third in the district track meet in Butte with 18 points, winning three firsts and two seconds. Frank Little won the discus with 121 ft 5.5 in, Hignight took the pole vault at 11 ft, and Dansie won the broad jump with 20 ft 2 in.
Two armed men robbed the Rube Pierce soft drink emporium in Lima of 250 dollars on a Wednesday night. Phil Lyons, visiting the area, reported the incident to Sheriff Orr and described the suspects as two men with drawn guns who fled the scene before authorities could intercept them.
Mrs. George Kunzman a well known former Dillon resident died last Friday at her Long Beach California home word reached friends here She lived in Dillon nearly twenty years and was highly regarded Her husband a prominent local businessman built the Kunzman block on Idaho street The family includes son Charles of Idaho Falls several brothers and sisters and four grandchildren and a husband survive her
Principal A T Peterson announced that James W Breeden a four letter athlete from Montana State College has accepted to coach Beaverhead County High School next fall. Breeden known as a standout guard and all western selection will succeed B J Gunderson whose resignation becomes effective at term end.
In autumn 1880 the Utah & Northern railroad crossed Ryan's canyon into the Beaverhead valley, selecting the Deacon ranch as the town site. Sidney Dillon pushed construction toward the Deacon ranch to beat winter, and a Red Rock syndicate bought the ranch for 12500 dollars to gain the right of way. A town was laid out with lot sales that netted back the purchase price. a second sale followed. Continued on page four.
Starting Monday May 6 the Tribune Publishing Company will resume The Dillon Daily Messenger which was suspended December 31 1927 The four page daily paper will provide a complete review of the day’s news and current facts distributed free to every home in Dillon Beaverhead County. Frank Hunsaker Jr former reporter at the Butte Post will serve as advertising manager and reporter.
In 1908 Montana Baptists organized a state convention in Dillon. The 1929 meeting runs May 14 to 16 with three sessions daily. Out of state speakers include Dr. Kinney of Denver Rev John Howard and Rev John Elliott. Mrs H F Compton of Seattle plans special messages for women.
Pilot Nick Mamer predicts a new air mail route soon linking the Twin Cities and Seattle. He states the West Wind flight charts the path for the route, to be named in honor of the Wright brothers. Butte would become a key air mail center as Congress appropriates 50 000 dollars for the route.
Helena businessman Robert Waddell spoke at the Dillon Rotary meeting recounting Montana agricultural and livestock prospects for a banner 1929. Talks covered track meets, Boy Scout movement, a telegram from Lieutenant Governor Hazelbaker, and Rotary International president Tom Sutton's visit at the O S L depot.
J W Rees cashier of the First National Bank joined the F Hole-in-One club after holing out from the No 6 tee at 135 yards. The feat matches a previous No 6 ace by Robert Clark of Normal College faculty, done last year. Rees earned a silver loving cup donated by jeweler W E Selner, engraved with his name and date.
City hosts four track events across Thursday to Saturday at the athletic field. Activities include field day at the training school, Montana State College at Bozeman and Idaho Southern Branch track contests, rural scholastic contests, and Future Farmers of America meets from Whitehall Deer Lodge and Dillon with stock judging grain judging wrestling boxing and a concluding dance.
The pupils of Mrs. Nellie Little Johnston present three piano recitals this May. The first is Sunday May 19 at 3 PM, the second Tuesday May 21 at 8 15 PM, and the third Friday May 24 at 8 15 PM, all at the training school auditorium. A recent party at Mrs. Johnston's home hosted 40 younger pupils with refreshments and games. A future party for high school age pupils is planned.
George Schimmel of Butte visited Dillon this week for business matters.
United Press report details May Day unrest with ten deaths and many injuries. Police fire on crowds in Kovno Lithuania, as 200 injured and 1000 arrested nationwide while communists planned a general strike.
President Hoover announced the removal of William Degroot from his post as Brooklyn district attorney over rum running activities in his district. Degroot had an otherwise unblemished record and this marks the first time a public official has been ousted by a declaration issued before resignation.
A heavy snowstorm in the Rocky Mountains slows spring in the middle west with crop damage on many farms. Hail and wind in the southwest cause deaths and property losses while wire communications are disrupted.
Mexico City May 2 President Gil says the revolution will consolidate the country despite bloodshed and cost and that rebel failures lessen the chance of further civil wars.
United Press reports Nogales Sonora and other border points fully under federal control on May 2 marking an end to rebel resistance and signaling the revolution’s collapse.
Two bandits abduct Dolores Brannon in Invanson Illinois and force her to drive them on a robbery spree through a residential district. Local authorities pursue leads as the incident sparks a citywide alert.
In Palermo on May 2, 148 mafia members in Sicily were sentenced to a combined 700 years for a series of crimes. The statements declare the reign of terror broken after the commission of numerous offenses.
The Burlington railroad has reduced Chicago to twenty six hours. Expected to intensify the current speed war among railroads.
Paris May 2 United Press reports Japanese delegates warn that a German financial crisis could spread globally if negotiations collapse, signaling potential world economic impact.
C B Blinn returning from a business trip to Butte struck by a horse that dashed into the car just north of Relchle. The impact damaged the machine but Blinn and E L Poindexter were uninjured. The horse died from a broken leg and was shot. another horse with a broken leg nearby suggests a prior collision with another vehicle.
Mrs Joseph Flaherty of Butte is visiting friends in Dillon this week.
Beavhead post of the American Legion plans a full day of activities on July fourth 1929 in Dillon with a monster parade flying circus sports golf tournament and fireworks. William Logan and Glen Lynn report strong local subscriptions toward a $3000 goal to cover expenses and prizes as the community rallies behind the event.
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