Big Game Hunters Face Slow Opening to Deer Season
Dillon reports a slow start to hunting with few deer bags. Harvey Sorenson and Lester Smith were the only locals to bag a deer. others found little luck amid scarce ducks and sparse snowfall. A state commission letter advised no open season on Chinese pheasants this year, prompting local calls for better cooperation with authorities to boost game numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Harvey Sorenson
Lester Smith
H. L. Tolly
Fred Oliver
Willow Creek
Ted
Louis Schmittroth
Beaverhead
State Game
J. F. Hendricks
State Game Farm
State Department
Butte Dillon Talent Concert At St Rose Church
The Butte and Dillon musical talent will perform at St Rose Catholic church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev F X Lechner announces the event for October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte and
Dillon
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Episcopal Women Meet in Dillon With Mrs Haskins as Speaker
The eighth district of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Montana will gather in Dillon, opening with a corporate communion at St James church. A guild hall luncheon will follow at 1:80 o'clock with Mrs Frank Haskins of Butte, state president, as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Diocese of
Montana
Dillon
St. James Church
Lanchcot
Guild Hall
Frank Haskine
Butte
Woman’s Auxiliary
Winners Named in Drawing at Walters Garage
At the Walters opening drawing last Saturday evening Donald Blair won first prize a $50 credit toward a new Dodge car Mike Stefanatz took second prize a $25 credit toward a Plymouth car and J H McCully claimed third a hot water car heater The event celebrated the completion of the new Walters garage and service station and was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. ‘Walteng
Dodge
Donald Blair
Plymouth
Mike Stefanatz
J. H. McCully
Walters
Echo of Helena Quake Felt Here
Residents of Dillom and nearby sought safety as a quake at 9 50 PM rattled houses and dishes. The tremor, milder than Helena's 1925 event that caused deaths and many injuries, prompted many to flee the area for temporary refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillom
Helena
Montana
Beaverhead ram sale draws buyers from Montana and Idaho
Beaverhead county holds its first annual ram sale at the live stock pavilion drawing buyers from southern Montana and Idaho. About 600 head of range lambs and pure bred ewes sold, with Rambouillets Hampshires and crossbreds bringing 15 to 80 dollars. Col. A G Jones auctioneer, aided by Col. Luther Smith, with growers including Lime Sheep Bozeman Ram Bouillet Sheep companies and others. Berard Williams coordinated sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Fair Grounds
Montana
Idaho
Northwest
Col
A. G. Jones
Miles City
Col. Luther Smith
City
Lime Sheep Company
Rambouillet Sheep Company
Bozeman
G. D. Selway
Divide
Ralph Jorgenson
Wisdom
Cook Sheep Company
Dell
D. A. Schulz
Cm. LaDue
John Li Swing
Sheridan
Berard Williams
Beaverhead Residents Attend State Farmers Union Meet
Mr and Mrs A J Rife returned from Lewistown after the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America state convention held October 16 to 19. Other Beaverhead county attendees included Mr and Mrs John Albers Mr and Mrs Maynard Miller Mr and Mrs IG Ferguson Mrs Jack Keenan Miss Susan Hand Elmer Petergon Clifford Bay and Lee Schuler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Rife
Lewistown
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Beaverhead County
John Albers
Maynard - Miller
IG ‘Ferguson
Jack Keenan
Susan Hand
Elmer Petergon
Clifford ‘Bay
Lee ‘Schuler
Lee Schuler
Harry
Schuler
Debt-Driven Taxes Highlight Montana County Readiness
Montana Taxpayers Association concludes local debt drives high taxes. Dillon residents pay 184 dollars for public debts since 1927 on a 3000 dollar home, about 18 percent of the annual tax bill. Beaverhead County remains least indebted. many cities show lower debt but others like Cut Bank spend heavily on interest. Since 1923 state debts fell 69 percent, with school districts Also cutting back. duties hinge on whether units live within income.
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Montana Taxpayers’ Association
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Virginia City
Big Timber
Thompson Falls
Anaconda
Boulder
Harlowtown
Libby
Baker
Chester
Conrad
Deer Lodge
Forsyth
Hysham
White Sulphur Springs
Wolf Point
Montana
Forest fire rise in Beaverhead area during 1935 season
Fire figures show nearly double the 1934 fires in Beaverhead with 32 in 1935 and 21 man caused. Causes include neglected camp fires and discarded cigarettes, while 50 acres burned. Officials cite late season and warn about noncompliance with axe bucket and shovel rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Forest
Hecla
Beavehead
National Forest
Vets of Foreign Wars Plan Post in County
Jesse L. Akers of Butte arrives in Dillon to organize a Veterans of Foreign Wars post. State Department officers will help draft the unit with ex service men urged to attend a Saturday meeting at the hall for the benefit of all veterans. A delegation from Butte and officials including G W Brayman and Clifford of Anaconda are listed for attendance and a social after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Akers
Butte
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dillon
Veterans ‘of Foreign Wars
Itheration
Akers
State Department
Ty Hall
W.braymans
Jack
Englanthe Whitefish
Interconitsmanee
Sérry
Clifford
Anaconda
Department
Motorists Fined For Law Violations In Local Courts
Judge Louis oversees cases of drivers who pleaded guilty to reckless driving. Otto Christensen was fined 25 dollars after arrest by Patrolman Wright. L Spaulding, another Butte motorist, paid a 10 dollar fine on a similar charge. Undersheriff Blinn and Deputy Flynn filed the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Stahl
Justice Court
Otto Christensen
Wright
L. Spaulding
Butte
C. E. Blinn
Pat Flynn
Auxiliary Officers Named for American Legion Year
American Legion auxiliary officers and committee chairmen for the coming year are listed led by President Mrs. F. G. Lyon and supported by vice presidents and a large slate of committee heads. Each chairman is backed by three or more active workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
F. G. Lyon
C. J. Hovren
L. M. Hatton
J. W. Walters
Mina Perkins
H. M. McMannis
Fred Critz
Luther
C. T. Callahan
Louis Schmittgoth
Louise Buhier
Ben Davis
Guy D. Combes
Red Cross Names Beaverhead County Officers
The Beaverhead chapter lists officers for the annual Red Cross drive led by Thomas E. Luebben as chairman with Lee R. Light as vice chairman and all call chairman. Other posts include Norah Connelley secretary treasurer Nell Doyle junior county chairman and Charles Henry junior city chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
American Red Cross
T. E. Luebben
Thos. E. Luebben
Lee R. Light
All Call
Norah Connelley
D. I. Elmerick
Nell Doyle
Red Crass County
Charles Henry
Cross City
T. E. Gilbert
Luella Stickney
George R. Baker
Civie Service
E. D. Sanding
Homemakers Club Meets for Pattern Discussion and Alterations
The Homemakers' club met at Mrs. Wallace Forsgren's home with Mrs. Foregren and Mrs. Bill Berge as hostesses. Miss Stone led a talk on Choosing Selecting and Altering of Patterns with a demonstration on pattern suited goods and alterations to fit individuals. The next meeting date and host are to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Forsgren
Foregren
Bill Bergeon
Stone
Mene Neale
Rotarians hear Dillon to Gotham trip with fight tale
George Gosman and W B Hartwig describe a Dillon Rotary visit to New York City. They recount witnessing the Baer Louis boxing match and note rapid world-wide round by round reporting. They detail travel times 2576 miles in 69 hours and car cost just under 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
New York City
Dillon Rotarians
George Gosman
W. B. Hartwig
Gotham
Gosman
Madison Square Garden
New York
Harlem
Hartwig
St. Paul
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Albany
Pittsburg
St.Louis
Lincoln
Neb
Radio City
Centro
Canada
Missouri
Dillon Bea Verhead Schools Grant Extra Vacation Days
Dillon training school and Beaverhead county high school will close Thursday and Friday for a Montana Education Association meeting. Instructors attend the statewide gathering, prompting a short midweek break for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Training School
Beaverhead County High School
Montana Education Association
Reception Postponed for State Normal College Students
The reception at the Methodist church for Montana State Normal college students and others has been postponed to Friday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Montana State Normal College
Centennial Valley Matron Mrs Bean Dies at 72
Mrs. Henrietta Bean aged 72, longtime Centennial valley resident and rancher’s wife, died at her ranch home after a brief illness. A native of Iowa, she had lived in the Centennial for fifty years and was affectionately known as Grandma to many friends in the region.
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Henrietta Bean
Milton Bean
Centennial Valley
Beeti
Centennial
Mrs. Bean
Iowa
Montana
A. Young
Centennial“ Valley
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Episcopal
Siar
John Holk
Vets OF Foreign Wars
RED Cross
Homemakers’ Club
George M. Gosman
Tom Gilbert
Etienne Dennery
Robert EB. Albright
Dennery
Europe
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