Beaverhead Lambs Fetch Top Prices in Local Sale
Walter Foster paid Roscoe Cornell 8% cents for a choice batch of blackface feeders the highest price this season as lambs were shipped to Idaho. Nearly 80 000 head have gone to market or feed lots this season with prices roughly double last year. Merion Wilkins at Ogden reported Beaverhead wool sales of 25 to 29 cents per pound in grease with expected high returns, and Dillon area growers to net 25 to 28% cents per pound depending on grade.
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Beaverhead
Walter Foster
Roscoe Cornell
Idaho
the Tribune
Merrion &Wilkins Company
Ogden
Lloyd Dobbins
J. F. Meyer
Dillon
J.J. Jackson
Jackson
Alfred N. Peterson
Wilson
N. J
Tape
Wisdom
Montana
Merion & Wilkins Wood
F. B. Ogden
Beaverhead County
Last Call for CCC Enrollment
The local relief office reports a final call for CCC Juniors ages 17 to 26 with dependents on relief rolls, to be received around October 25, after which enrollment ends. Veterans began October 1. eligible veterans should apply now. Those with more than 13 months or less previous service are eligible if honorably discharged.
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CCC
Four Beaverhead residents receive final citizenship papers
Judge Lyman H. Bennett granted final citizenship to four Beaverhead residents in district court on Monday. William Harray of Wisdom and Marian Anna Duck of Dell, former Britons, along with Arne Lund Petterson of Armstead and John Lee of Dillon, natives of Norway, were featured in the proceedings.
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Beaverhead County
Lyman H. Bennett
William Harray
Wisdom
Marian Anna Duck
Dell
Great Britain
Arne Lund. Petterson
Armstead
John Lee
Dillon
Norway
Legion Auxiliary Holds Large Meeting and Social Night
An unusually large crowd attended the American Legion auxiliary meeting on Monday night followed by a social at the Warner residence. The publicity committee hosted the event with Mrs. H M Warner as chairman and committee members Mrs. T E Gilbert Mrs W S Rotterosa and Mrs Louis Schmittroth. Refreshments were served. Programs included Loretta Anderson reading Who Found America a trio Japanese Love Song and Clouds performed by Mary Dawn Warner Betty Jo Jeppson and Marjorie Opp.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Dawn
Warner
Betty, Jo Jeppson
Marjorie Opp
Secant
D A R Ladies Attend Anaconda Meeting
D A R members from Butte and Dillon joined the Anaconda chapter for a luncheon at Willow Glen ranch followed by a meeting. State Regent Mrs. Woodside and Beaverhead Regent Mrs. Combes attended, with Deer Lodge and Philipsburg members also present.
Pioneer of West Crosses Divide
Benjamin F. Froman 88 a Dillon pioneer and Idaho Indian wars veteran died Monday at Barrett hospital after years of ill health He was born April 10 1847 in California and joined frontier life as a government scout before moving to Dillon in 1882 He operated the old No 10 saloon on North Montana street and owned local property His body was shipped to Seattle for cremation per his wishes Hd Mumford from Caldwell Idaho attended.
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Benjamin F. Froman
Dillon
Idaho
Barrett Hospital
Territory
California
Manhope
Southwest
Montana Street
Oakland
Seattle
Hd Mumford
Caldwell
Officers Installed by Rainbow Assembly at Dillon Masonic Hall
At Dillon Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a regular meeting last week in the Masonic hall installed officers led by Worthy advisor Eloise Olmsted and Worthy associate advisor Evelyn Tash. Other officers include Charity Lillian Berry, Hope Isabel Watson, Faith Lida Shaffner, chaplain Marjorie Opp, drill leader Ethel Kennedy, and others. Refreshments were served after the ceremony.
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Dillon Assembly
Order of the Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Eloise Olmsted
Evelyn Tash
Charity
Lillian Berry
Hope
Isabel Watson
Faith
Lida Shaffner
Marjorie Opp
Ethel Kennedy
Valera Fairbanks
Ferm Stahl
Jane Waldorf
Mary Dawn Warner
Marjorie Decker
Marie Knox
Betty Jo Jeppson
Lucille Harrison
Evelyn McCartney
Beryl] Harrison
Irene Megquire
Cere
Clever Girl Scout Story Draws Laughs And Insight
The American Girl features a tenderfoot scout who misnames the week of Shout yet earnestly promotes the idea. The tale brings amusement and shows rising interest in Girl Scouts as Dillon grows more engaged. The fall plan adds two troops under four captains with about 50 girls and two Brownie packs with 35 girls. A city council of women from churches and organizations expands this year, strengthening efficiency.
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Dillon
Merchants Leaders Confer in Butte Montana
Lambert Elie president of Associated Merchants of Montana and W Bond visited Butte on Tuesday for a conference with Walter McLeod Dean R C Line of Missoula and William Peceace Campbell of Monaf indicated.
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Lambert Elie
Associated Merchants
Montana
Formal Opening of Walters Garage
Dillon reports the J. W. Walters garage on North Montana street transformed from an old brick structure into a modern super service station. Since starting in 1927 the firm has grown, offering popular priced autos and conscientious service with ample showroom and a 20-car storage room.
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Dillon
J. W. Walters
Montana Street
Walters
Beaverhead County
Migratory Bird Stamps On Sale At Local Post Office
Portmaster Harry J. Andrus announces supply of federal migratory bird stamps at the post office for waterfowl hunters. This season opens next Monday and stamps can be bought in any quantity and affixed to licenses without presenting licenses or visiting in person. Funds from the tax support migratory bird preserves, including a recent Centennial valley project.
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Harry J. Andrus
Centennial Valley
Red Rock hunting restrictions issued near Beaverhead county
Executive order closes the upper Red Rock lake the north half of the lower lake and intervening country to hunting. Only the south half of the lower lake remains open. A map and posted signs guide hunters. Two federal wardens patrol as the season runs Oct 21 to Nov 19.
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Red Rock Lakes
Beaverhead County
Red Rock Lake
Red Rock River
Montana Hunting Club
Bureau of Biological Survey
United States
Archie W. Hull
Red Rock
Lakeview
Paris professor to speak at Normal School assembly
The upcoming Friday at 10 a.m. features Professor Etienne Dennery of Paris as the main speaker. He will also address the student body Thursday evening at 8:15 and discuss world topics related to higher learning in the United States and Parisian institutes.
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Etienne Dennery
Paris
France
Etienne
Dennery
Thureday
Bey
Dentery
Airthe
Ryton’ Commission
Natlorss
Frozen fish experiment ends with lifeless results
An odd test at McCaleb's show day involved Bill Lloyd freezing several small live fish in ice and placing them in a pan to thaw. The water melted and the fish did not revive, remaining dead as the proverbially lifeless mackerel.
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McCaleb’s
Bill Lloyd
Legion Commander Names Committees For Armistice Day Plans
Beaverhead Post of the American Legion holds a regular meeting where Commander Guy D. Combes appointed standing committees. Chairs include C J Hoyten, D V Paddock, C E Bechler, George R Baker, Jay V McCarthy, F M Poindexter, Harvey Sorenson, Walter Stamm, T E Gilbert, J W Walters, Dale Tash, and W D Ross. Additional members are Karl L Fairbanks Edgar B Rife and D W J Romersa. Delegates to the district convention are Earl L Fairbanks and George R Baker. Armistice day events will feature morning exercises, a football game, and an evening dance.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
Guy D. Combes
C. J. Hoyten
D.V. Paddock
C. E. Bechler
Georg R. Baker
Jay V. McCarthy
F. M. Poindexter
Harvey Sorenson
Walter Stamm
T. E. Gilbert
J. W. Walters
Dale Tash
W. D. Ross
Karl L. Fairbanks
Edgar B. Rife
D. W. J. Romersa
Earl L. Fairbanks
Dangerous Forest Fire Exterminated Near Trapper Creek
Ranger Pete Piazzola reported a dangerous fire at the head of Trapper Creek, now under control. The blaze, started by discarded cigarette or match, burned in rough terrain with deep duff, and forest workers are urged to maintain vigilance and report fires to the Dillon forest supervisor or nearest ranger.
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Pete Piazzola
Trapper Creek
Dillon
Pioneer Dillon Firm Observes Anniversary
Elels, one of Dillon's oldest stores, marks 55 years with a four week celebration featuring exceptional department values. Manufacturers and jobbers supplied special discounts to pass savings to customers during the sale period.
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Dillon
Elels
Wheat Growers Meet in Beaverhead County at City Hall
An important meeting of Beaverhead county wheat growers is called by county agent Bernard Williams for 2 o'clock Thursday at the city hall. All ranchers and farmers in the community who grow wheat are invited, including members and nonmembers of the Wheat Production Control association.
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Beaverhead County
Bernard Williams
Williams
Wheat Production Control Association
Whitehall
Control Association
Agent Williams
R. K. Nedrow
Maynard Lovell
T. T. McAdam
Business Women Hold Meeting With Mary Polich Presiding
Dillon Business and Professional Women's club met at the Andrus hotel led by Mary Polich. Rev F X Lechner spoke on legislation. Polich presented a fire prevention week paper. Luella Stickney chaired the district convention report for Oct 27. The meeting included musical numbers by a quartet and vocal solos by Dr. Bimrose and David Hier.
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Mary Polich
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Andrus Hotel
F. X. Lechner
Miss Polich
Luella Stickney
Lechner
F. H. Bimrose
Jack Gaines
David Hier
Hayes Baxter
Dr. Bimrose
Rain and Snow Bring Joy to Beaverhead Ranchers and Hunters
Ranchers in Beaverhead County celebrate a storm that began Monday night and continued Tuesday soaking parched ground and dusting the mountains with snow. The opening deer season benefits as tracking snow blankets the hills, pleasing hunters.
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Beaverhead County
Monndays
Jackson Rotary meeting draws 650 attendees
The Dillon Rotary Club hosts its annual social gathering in Jackson on a Wednesday evening. The spacious hall fills to capacity with more than 650 Dillon business people and their wives, plus ranchers from the basin and Grasshopper Valley.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Jackson
Big Hole
Dillon
Grasshopper
Indies
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Pioneer OF
West Crosses Divide
Ben Froman
Walters Garage
Redrock
Legion Commander Names Committees
Dillon Firm
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