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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
1
Dates for the Legion Carnival and Market Week were moved to December 5 6 and 7 to ensure a larger display space at Beaverhead Motors and smooth operations. The event features bargains entertainment and exhibits with orchestras vocalists from Calgary to California and prizes for cash purchases.
Dr. Grant E. Finch compiles Beaverhead sheep history with data from Pearl S. Smith. The 1869 arrival of John F. Bishop and Richard Reynolds started the industry, Poindexter and Orr followed, now about 250000 sheep in the county. Last year 110000 sheep were marketed, county clip about 1750000 pounds at 40 to 42 cents per pound, netting nearly $750000.
Mrs Thomas Barrett returns to her Dillon residence Tuesday after several weeks visiting relatives in St. Joseph Missouri and other points in Missouri.
The Montana Tuberculosis association thanks donors for 1923 Christmas Seal support that cut Montana’s tuberculosis death rate from 118 to 65.5 per 100000 in seven years. It notes nurses, hospital care, and health programs in schools and communities funded entirely by seal proceeds.
Funeral services for the late Frank McIntyre were held last Friday morning in the Brundage chapel with interment in Mountain View cemetery. He was found dead in his Bloody Dick cabin Thursday afternoon after several days of illness. Undertaker Brundage and Coroner Phillips were notified and the body brought to Dillon. The deceased, 71, had worked as a miner and prospector for years. one brother, Horace McIntyre, survives.
Senator Hazelbaker returned from Lewistown where he joined the State Press association meeting called by President Moss. He reports a spirited gathering and a shared resolve to reveal truth about Montana opportunities, correct misstatements, and push ahead with determined action. Leo DeCelles of Butte visits family in town en route to Los Angeles. Rachel Smith will spend Thanksgiving with classmate Polly Hawkins at Hudson on the Hudson. Production data show September 1923 Montana field outputs: Cat Creek and Sunburst pipelines delivered 207,917 barrels while receipts totaled 251,336 barrels.
A large crowd attended a special American Education Week program at the high school gymnasium. Speaker Attorney Tom Davis of Butte discussed education costs and benefits, with Clara Sorenson of the training school giving a talk on physical culture. The event featured the high school glee club, Sorenson, the Normal College glee club, and a newsreel screening.
Motor trip brings Mr. and Mrs. Lorain Spencer from Sacramento to Dillon for the winter. Mrs. Spencer, formerly Miss Stella Mayfield daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mayfield, Dillon, will be remembered by local friends. The couple plan to spend the season here.
Leslie Dingley of Dillon and Nellie Seybold of Dell received a marriage license from Clerk Stephenson on Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Pritchard of the Baptist church.
Western Union Telegraph company valuations finalized after State Board of Equalization review. County totals show a $407,620.95 collection estimate this year up from $388,283.10. county levy up 3.75 mills to reach $191,869.90. Dillon sees biggest tax drop as valuations fall and levy decreases by four mills.
Miss Dorothy Potter and Miss Val ma Judge, seniors from the local high school, accompany Mrs. F. D. Willis to Bozeman where the two students will represent the Shakespearian and Good Government clubs at the Girls Vocational Congress.
Educational Week Side-Lights describes a Beaverhead County district where hot lunches replace the lunch pail. Families provide meals on a rotating schedule, with pupils cooking and serving in school. Donations supply equipment and a table and oil stove improve facilities. The article stresses a strong community spirit as vital to school life and civic character.
Astoria Oregon November 22 The wheat receipts at Astoria this year rise to over 1800 cars by November 16 reversing prior declines. Montana grain gains via a 7 cent per bushel preferential rate boosting Pacific Northwest exports, offsetting curtailed Oregon Washington shipments south of the Snake River.
Mrs George Melton and her two sons are visiting her mother in Philipsburg Montana.
Louis V. Bender of Anaconda district governor and Frank B. Venable district secretary attended the Wednesday noon luncheon of the local Rotary club. They spoke on Rotary matters of interest. Attorney Tom Davis of Butte, a principal speaker at Education Week at the high school, also attended and spoke briefly.
J. E. Morse travels Thursday to Hele na for a State Livestock Board session Friday. Board business includes electing a president to replace the late Jack Burke.
Mr and Mrs Norman Mason traveled to our city Wednesday from their Jackson area home. Norman is recognized as one of the finest rodeo competitors in the Big Hole basin country.
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