Court of Honor Brings Scout Awards at High School
The well attended Boy Scout court of honor at the high school gym featured Principal Wahl as chair and a color guard from three troops. Eagle Scout Fielding Graves led the pledge and oath, with Melbourne Jackson receiving the Palm bronze. Merit badges went to Melbourne Jackson, Don Gilbert, James Kelly, and A I Cashmore awarded to Melbourne Jackson. Camper badges were earned by Peter and Winfield Best, Frank May earned a satisfactory plus, and Tom Luebben an honor camper badge, presented by Scout Executive O Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Court of Honor
W. W. Wahl
F’ Ding Graves
A. I. Cashmore
Melbourne Jackson
Reading
Don Gilbert
Fielding Graves
Mr. Hoover
Win Best
Car Wreck Fatal to Harry Harkins in Lima Crash
Harry J. Harkins of Butte, 47, died after his car left the highway near Lima and he was crushed beneath the wheel. His son-in-law Donald McNeill escaped with minor bruises and went to Monida to summon help. Harkins, a well known Butte merchant, had many friends in this city. He was survived by his wife, a daughter, one son, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Harkins
Butte
Lima
Donald McNeill
Monida
Mr. Harkins
New Farm Electric Plant Comes to Dillon
The Seidensticker Manufacturing Co by Washington and Helena is wiring farms at low cost. The Electrolite plant, claimed to be fully manufactured in Dillon, is offered with 24 hour delivery and promises cheaper operation than other systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Seidensticker Manufacturing Co
Washington and
Helena Streets
Electrolite
Local Man Guy Cantrell of Dell Claimed by Death
Guy Cantrell 81 died in a Butte hospital after more than a month of sinus infection. Born July 13 1902 in Pickens South Carolina he settled in Montana about 1925. Survived by brothers sisters in South Carolina and relatives in Dillon. Funeral held at Brundage chapel with Dillon Lodge officers presiding. Interment in Pickens South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Cantrell
Butte
Pickens
South Carolina
Montana
Gleed
Tom and
Earl Cantrell
Oscar Gravely
Warren Sutherland
Brundage
Dillon Lodge No
Beaverhead Post to Decide on Election Timing
The Beaverhead post will decide at the December meeting whether to elect officers for a short term to September, to extend present officers, or to start next term in January through September following. The state convention requires post terms to align with department officers. The next meeting falls on the second Thursday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Death of Denver horsebuyer Andrew Bingham noted
Sam Ditty received a wire this week announcing the death last Sunday in Denver of Andrew Bingham well known to local ranchmen as a horsebuyer who had long visited the city on regular trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Bingham
Sam Ditty
Denver
Andrew Bingham
Memorial Service By Dillon Lodge On Sunday
Dillon Lodge No 1554 B P C E will hold its annual memorial service Sunday afternoon at the training school auditorium. The program features orchestra numbers led by L A Gregory and several vocal solos and talks. Judge Lyman H Bennett of Virginia City lodge will deliver the memorial address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge No. 1554
Training School
L. A. Gregory
Aielins
Harold
Harold Warner
Alvin Jones
Wellington Hardy
Elks” Quartet
Dave Hier
Dale Metlen
Paul Bramsman
F. H. ‘Bimrose
Dave ‘Hier
Cashmore
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City Lodge
County Commissioner Hartwig Crashes After Striking Jumping Horse
County Commissioner W B Hartwig struck a horse that darted onto the highway while returning from Helena last Sunday night. His car sustained a dented radiator and hood but Hartwig Mims escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hartwig
Helena
Mims Hartwig
Civil Works Committee Allocates 72 Jobs in Beaverhead County
W B Hartwig chairBeaverhead emergency relief committee now civil works head says 72 jobs allotted statewide and divided by relief roll share. Workers kept to Feb 15 at 60 cents hourly with up to 380 hours weekly. weather overtime allowed up to 180 monthly. Wages paid weekly via regional offices. job loss removes relief eligibility. Further registrations halted after Nov 25. December 1 onward hires from reemployment service list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hartwig
Beaverhead County
Hartwig
Civil Works Administration
State Office
J. Warren Shaw
Alva’ A. Simpson
Gold Strike at Salmon Reported Near City
Mr and Mrs Louis Schmittroth and family returned from Salmon with news of a rich gold strike about twenty miles north of the city on two prospects The district has been nearly staked out William Dunn a former local resident is involved in the original prospect Western states cars head toward the scene sparking mining interest in Salmon The Leadore to divide Montana road survey has been completed
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Louis Schmittroth
Salmon
Schmittroth
William Dunn
Leadore
Montana
Concert Sunday Evening at Presbyterian Church
Dillon Lyric Quartet will perform in the Ellen May guild Praise service at the Presbyterian church Sunday December 3 at 7 30 pm The program includes hymns scripture prayers quartet selections from The Messiah piano solos by Ralph McFadden and a benediction followed by the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lyric Quartet
Ellen May Guild
Presbyterian Church
MacFarlane
Israel
Buck-Deis
Woodward
Mendelssohn-Liszt
Schubert-Liszt
Ralph McFadden
Carpenter
Miller
Cadman
Beaverhead County Road Work Projects listed
The Montana national civil works program lists several Beaverhead county projects to begin soon. Planned surfacing on 1.5 miles Dillon to Twin Bridges and 2.5 miles Dillon to Jackson. Graveling 1.5 miles in Carrol and 0.5 mile Sage Creek road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Twin
Jackson
Carrol
Sage Creek
Short Line Pays Large Tax Check
A voucher for 38653.28 covering half of 77306.46 levied on Oregon Short Line Railroad property in Beaverhead county for 1938 was mailed Friday November 24 from Salt Lake City. E M Saw yer says the total Beaverhead county taxes include state and general taxes 1934, school taxes 4942.02, county and district schools 382. , roads 8569.47, county expenses 15949.14, county debts 3223.34, city taxes 2950.40, county fair 154.72, county charity 7736.01, and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Beaverhead County
Bertie Mathews
Salt Lake City
Oregon Short Line
E. M. Sawyer
Legion Mining District to Convene Saturday in Deer Lodge
The quarterly meeting of Legion posts in the Mining district will be held next Saturday at Deer Lodge with a large Dillon attendance urged. Commander Parke T. Scott is expected to join the local delegation as several department officers plan to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Mining District
Legion Posts
Deer Lodge
Dillon
Parke T. Scott
Department
Two Cars Collide on Bridge South of Town
Tuesday night Jim Hall and L C Stocker collided on a bridge south of town damaging both cars heavily but occupants escaped injury. Nearby Joe Babick struck and killed a horse with minor car damage and no injuries. Albert Anderson reportedly injured an arm after his car skidded off the highway south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hall
L. C. Stocker
Joe Babick
Armstead
Albert Anderson
Delinquent Tax Payers Rush Under Wire at Treasurer Office
Despite a legislative moratorium on tax deferments the county treasurer’s office saw a last minute rush as residents tried to settle payments. Early indications suggest the delinquent list will be small this year.
Montana lawmakers consider tax deferral measure
Governor Cooney urges passage of IH. B. 5 to delay tax payments until March 1 1984. The bill, supported by the lower house, would pay interest on unpaid taxes from Nov 30 but avoid penalties until after March 1, as wheat allotment funds are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Senate
Frank H. Cooney
Burgin Cleared of Criminal Libel Verdict
The jury in the State of Montana versus E. V. Burgin returned a not guilty verdict at 1 45 p.m. Wednesday after retiring with the evidence shortly before noon. Burgin, a Centennial rancher, faced charges of criminal libel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Montana
E. V. Burgin
Centennial Rancher
Entre Nous Bridge Club Plans Friday Evening at Mrs Hawk’s Home
The Entre Nous Bridge club will be entertained by Mrs W W Hawks ins Friday evening December 1 at her South Pacific street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Bridge Club
W. W.hawkins
South Pacific Street
Ranch Hand First Victim of Season
Joe Moore, a Staudenmeyer ranch employee north of the city, had his right foot amputated above the ankle at Barrett hospital after a shotgun accident while retrieving a duck. He crawled a distance and signaled helpers Lindley Phillips and his son, who were canoeing nearby, to rescue him as Staudenmeyer and Diggle Emerick carried him to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moore
Staudenmeyer Ranch
Barrett Hospital
Moore
Lindley Phillips
Mr. Staudenmeyer
Diggle Emerick
Rotarians Entertain Ladies Monday Night
Rotary club of Dillon hosted its Monday eve gathering at the Metlen hotel with a turkey dinner for about eighty. W W Wahl served as chair, new member John W H Stephan welcomed, Jack Gilbert spoke on Thanksgiving, Miss Janet Aldrich sang, and Prof Robert E Albright gave a current events address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Anns
Rotary International
Dillon Organization
Metlen
W.W. W.wahl
John
W. H. Stephan
Ralph McFadden
Jack Gilbert
Janet Aldrich
the Normal College
Butterfly
Robert E. Albright
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Hoover
Butte Area
Scout Color Guard
Wilbur Gilbert
James Kelly
Harry Harkins
DELL
Beaverhead Post
Elks
America
Civil Works Committee
Card Club
B. Pinochle
Solons
House
Pound
Entre Nous
Ranch Hand
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