Vault at Normal College Robbed by Expert Crackmen
A nefarious safe blasting at the State Normal college office yielded about 300 dollars in one dollar bills and the contents of the vault. Police note professional entry through a window off Atlantic street and indicate trained thieves left heavy tools behind. Faculty salary warrants and small change from the flower fund were taken, with records scattered. no stamps or checks were cashed.
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State Normal College
Atlantic Street
Republicans Open Campaign Quarters at Metlen Hotel
Beaverhead County Republicans formally opened campaign headquarters Monday at the Metlen hotel. W S Tash and committee members attended as they prepared for a full organization and literature stock this week. Tash vowed an economical, issue focused campaign with no whoopee rallies, aiming to keep Beaverhead in the Republican column.
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Republican County Central Committee
Metlen
W. S. Tash
Tash
Beaverhead County
Fern Henderson of Dell Wins Contest
Fern Henderson of Dell won first place in Eliel's word-building contest during Foot Health week. Elwyn Bell took second, John Holden third, and Dorothy Perkins fourth. Hundreds of letters arrived, drawing broad county attention. Winners should call at Eliel's to collect prizes.
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Fern Henderson
Dell
Eliel’s
Elwyn Bell
John Holden
Dorothy Perkins
Attempted dynamite attack on cabin near Dillon described
Martin Kiviskov, once of Butte, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of attempting to blow up a cabin occupied by Ruth Fink in the Cabbage Patch. Officers Gordon and Sutherland found a handmade explosive in a bureau drawer after a quarrel at Fink’s home. Kiviskov claims innocence and calls the arrest a frameup.
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Ruth Fink
Fink
Butte
Kiviskov
Dillon
Bergeson Appointed Secretary of Montana Republican Central Committee
A. Bergeson of Beaverhead county sails to Helena to perform duties as secretary of the Montana state Republican central committee appointed by State Chairman Spear. Longtime Republican active, he previously served on the state board of equalization. Beaverhead friends celebrate the honor.
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A. Bergeson
Helena
Montana State Republican Central Committee
Spear
Bergeson
State Board of Equalization
Beaverhead County
New Dormitory Plans for Men Students Outlined
A proposal to build a new dormitory for men at the Normal College cites rising male enrollment from 1920 to 1982. The plan, tied to Reconstruction Fin and Commons renovations, would increase capacity for women as well by restructuring space in the middle and old halls for improved operation and housing.
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The
Normal College
Registration breaks record for Beaverhead county
A total of 4 003 voters are registered for the November 8 presidential election at the Beaverhead county clerk and recorder office. The tabulation lists precinct counts and names the judges and clerks appointed in October for the ensuing two years across Dillon South Central Lakeview Monida Lima Dell Dillon West Bishop Argenta Dillon North Central Bedrock Grant Brenner Barratts Bannack Dillon Birch Creek Glendale Polaris Jackson Wisdom Coolidge and other local precincts.
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Albert Baker
Beaverhead
Dillon S. C
Lakeview
Monida
Lima
Dell
Dillon N. C
Bedrock
Grant
Brenner
Barratts
Bannack
Dillon South
Dillon North
Dillon West
Bishop
Argenta
Birch Creek
Glendale
Polaris
Jackson
Wisdom
Coolidge
Dewey
Nicholin
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Dillon South Central
Red Star Garage
Annie E. Nelson
EH. L. Poindexter
Fratie Stone
W.D. Tovey
A. L. Anderson
Lakevew School House
James E. Doyle
Wlliam O'Connor
R. L. Bray
Summit Hotel
Chas. C. Robinett
Osie E. Smith
J. L. van Houtin
Hunting Season Opens With Bang in Local Waters
The duck hunting season started with a noon opening last Saturday as crowds filled streams and lakes across the county. In Centennial valley hunters packed roads, many returning with roast duck tales, while no accidents or arrests were reported in the early days.
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Nimrods
Centennial Valley
Montana
Lima Resident Dies After Brief Illness
Herman Tenhaaf, 65, a Lima blacksmith for years and native of Dubuque Iowa, died after a brief illness on Thursday. A sister Mrs. Harry Hurley of Lima survives. Funeral held Saturday at 2 PM from Brundage chapel with Rev. J A Meeke of the Methodist church officiating.
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Herman Tenhaaf
Lima
Dubuque
Towa
Harry Hurley
Sur
Brundage Chapel
J. A.meeke
Methodist Church
Democrats open campaign office at Andrus hotel
At a Beaverhead county Democratic meeting the committee voted to open campaign headquarters in Room 15 at the Andrus hotel. Harry J. Andrus announced the office is equipped and ready for use with literature planned to inform voters about the platform and candidates. The group favors economy and foresees activity at headquarters in coming weeks.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Andrus
Harry J. Andrus
Beaverhead
Graeter vs Dillon Finance case ends night session
A Tuesday night district court session completed evidence in the civil suit of W A Graeter against the Dillon Finance Corp. The case is continued pending briefs from opposing counsel. Plaintiff’s counsel: Rodgers Collins of Dillon. Defendants’ counsel: J E Kelly of Dillon and J A Poore of Butte.
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District Court
W. A. Graeter
Dillon Finance Corporations
Rodgers & Collins
City
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
J. A. Poore
Butte
Banks to Close All Day on Columbus Day Observance
Both Dillon banks will be closed all day next Wednesday October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.
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Dillon
Beavers Fall to Butte Central in Weekend Showdown
Dillon football fans praised the Beavers despite a 19 to 0 loss to Butte Central veterans. The more seasoned visitors crossed for three touchdowns while Dillon showed improving practice but could not close the gap. Continued on page four.
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Dillon
Beavers
Butte Central
Butte
Central
Beaver
Red Cross Roll Call Opens in Beaverhead Next Week
Beaverhead plans a house to house canvass and booths at banks hotels and the post office for a Red Cross membership drive. The county seeks 650 memberships at 1 dollar each with half retained locally and half sent to the national organization.
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Beaverhead
American Red Cross
Eugene W. Bond
Montana
Red Cross
Beaverhead County
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Washington
Montana-North Dakota
Gosman One Cent Sale Announced for October Dates
George M Gosman drug store announces a three day one cent sale October 13 to 15. Customers may buy one article at regular price and receive another of the same kind for one cent more. Wide range of drug necessities and sundries offered for winter stocking.
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Tribune
George M. Gosman
Beaverhead County
Dr W J Romersa Speaks On Progress In Dentistry
Dillon Rotarians heard Dr W J Romersa discuss the evolution of dentistry from ancient Egypt to modern times at the Andrus hotel. He described porcelain teeth, bridgework, and painless dentistry as recent advances, stressed dental hygiene, and highlighted prevention. Bernard Williams of the high school agricultural department spoke after.
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W. J. Romersa
Andrus Hotel
Romersa
Bernard’ Williams
High School ‘Agricultural Department
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S. E. Davis
F. A. Hazelbaker
Big Hole Basin
Reichle
A. T. Crossley
Myrtle Allen
W. E. Roberts
Frank Kambich
Frank Fidler
Christian Rieber
Polaris School House
Charlotte J. Farley
John H
George H. Harrison
Democrats
Banks
Gosman
Dr. Romersa
Rotary
Dillon Rotarians
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