New Highway Link Proposed By Local Club
The Dillon Chamber of Commerce proposed a Salmon Idaho to Whitehall Montana highway as part of a trans continental route to Portland. The plan highlights Bannack Pass for year round access, a gentle east west grade, and potential to ease heavy mountain freight, referencing a 1910 Northern Pacific plan to use this corridor.
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Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Whitehall
Salmon
Idaho
Mont
Portland
Dillon Chamber of ‘Commerce
W. G. Ferguson
Montana's, Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
Helena
Salmon City
Salmon River Canyon
Bannack Pass
Buffalo Country
Lemhi
Salmon River
New Orleans
Northern Pacific Railroad
Armstead
Death Claims Dillon Man at Utah Hospital
Terry F. C. Browning died early Saturday at an Ogden Utah hospital from an abdominal ailment. He was 50 and for years led Dillon Elks Lodge 1554 as organizer and first exalted ruler. Browning moved to Utah recently to live with relatives after returning to Dillon in 1910 and earlier worked as a newsboy and vaudeville performer. Surviving relatives include two sisters Florence Breas and …
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Terry F. C. Browning
Ogden, Utah
F. M. Poindexter
Mr. Browning
Dillon
Utah City
Browning
Dillon Elks Lodge
Virginia City
Dillon Lodge No
A.F. & Adm
West
Harry
Terry’s Fountain
Mies
Florence Breas
Irrigation Loan Approved for Water Users Irrigation Co
The Water Users Irrigation Co received approval for a 15000 dollar irrigation loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corp. Bruce A. Risley announced the funds will build a canal from the west fork of the Madison River to Centennial valley to augment the Red Rock river water supply. Chauncey Y. Dodds of the Interior Department notified the approval.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Water Users Irrigation Company
Bruce A. Risley
West Fork
Madison River
Centennial Valley
Red Rock River
Chauncey Y. Dodds
Federal Department of Interior
Washington, D. C
Rural Schools Open Term Amid Teacher Turnover
Rural schools in the county began a nine month term last Tuesday with attendance near usual. Margaret Sweeney, county superintendent, noted that all districts except Bristow are operating and hiring across districts. A large turnover in rural teachers accompanies the new year with many named replacements and returning staff across multiple districts. Earl Fairbanks will head the Lima school staff again. new high school staff include Evelyn Wemple and Catherine Lee.
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Margaret Sweeney
Bristow
Earl Fairbanks
Lima
Evelyn Wemple
Catherine Leeback
Marion Kruzic
Lois Franks
Kate Seagren
Sterling Schagel
Mildred Schuler
Lightning Sparks Dillon House Fire
A Dillon home near North Pacific Street was struck by lightning during a severe storm Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors reported the blaze began when the lightning hit the building. Mrs. Sarah Williams was away at the time. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames but the interior suffered heavy damage.
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Dillon
North Pacific Street
Sarah Williams
Dillon Youth Succumbs in Idaho
Word reaches Dillon of the death of a young man formerly of the city. He was the son of Mrs. Frank Estewald and belonged to local organizations, including the Montana Fence Riders and an orchestra, with recent radio appearances across the Northwest.
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Leslie Hjort
Dillon
St. Anthony
Idaho
Europe At War Chronicle from SEPT 1 to 5
Chronology recounts the outbreak of World War II with Hitler's talk of force in Danzig and Poland, Warsaw bombings, Allied ultimatums, Britain and France declaring war, the Athenia sinking, U S neutrality, and ongoing German offensives through September 5. It notes Chamberlain and Churchill in Britain and Mussolini’s stance.
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Europe
Albert Forster
Danzig
Free City
Reich
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Warsaw
Poland
France
Italy
Germany
Chamberlain
Athenia
Scotland
Hebrides
German aerial invasion of England repulsed by RAF
London reports Germany's first air raid on England repelled as anti aircraft guns and RAF pursuit planes engaged bombers in a fierce battle. German planes withdrew toward the continent after the clash.
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London
Germany
England
Royal Air Force
Berlin drives into Poland as Warsaw falls to pursuit
Berlin reports Nazi armies advance toward Warsaw aiming to seal conquest before aid from democracies arrives. Evacuation of Warsaw government is seen as the start of Polish collapse. Tokyo accuses Soviet Germany pact of triggering war. Paris eyes imminent western front attack with heavy artillery preparations.
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Warsaw
Berlin
Mussolini
Italy
Poland
Paris
The March of Time on Europe Before World War II Crisis
The article recounts European coverage of a looming crisis as Hitler’s options threaten war. It notes correspondents reporting on a potential non aggression pact, Britain and France seeking Russia, and reactions from Berlin to Moscow. Poland’s stance and a disrupted timetable for Hitler’s plans are highlighted.
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Europe
Fuhrer Hitler
Hitler
Ualties
Moscow
Russia
Poland
France
Britain
Berlin
Dillon Residents Safe After Europe Visit Ends
News from relatives confirms Dillon residents Mrs. Henry Thompson and her sister Mrs. Bertha Huber are in Switzerland and safe after their extended European tour. Also, Dillon youth Harry Colfer, studying in Munich, has boarded a ship home to America.
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Dillon
Europe
F. D. Willis
Fred. Huber
Hollywood
Henry Thompson
Bertha Huber
Switzerland
Harry Colfer
Munich
America
College to Begin Term September 25 at Normal College
Montana State Normal college launches its 43rd year on Monday September 25 with registration starting the prior Saturday. New staff include teachers Janet Dunn Ruth Eklund Ruth Smith. Anna Catherine Moser named dean of women and to teach social studies while overseeing residence halls.
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Montana State Normal College
Montana
Sheldon EH. Davis
Normal College
Janet Dunn
Ruth Eklund
Ruth Smith
State Board of Education
Anna Catherine Moser
Angeling Smith
State University of Montana
University of California
Miss Moser
Twin Bridges
Dillon
C. Suiter
Missoula
J. E. Morse
B. F. White
Frank Eliel
W. M. Oliver
D. E. Sanders
D. H. H. Swain
Laura Miller
L.C
Walker
Sallie Rogers
Schools Open Fall Term Next Monday
About 500 youths are to return to classes as fall term starts next Monday. Superintendent Paul Anderson notes renovation at primary and Bagley buildings is nearly done and teachers begin preps after summer vacations. Enrollment is expected near 600, with Dillon Elementary around 500. Three new teachers join the training staff: Janet Dunn Ann Arbor Ruth Smith Dickinson N Dak Ruth Eklund Moorhead Minn. Miss Dunn holds a master’s from Michigan and will lead third grade. Miss Smith replaces Mae Obenland. Miss Eklund was formerly with Kalispell.
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Bagley
Paul
Anderson
Paul Anderson
Board of Trustees
District No. 10
Janet Dunn
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ruth Smith
Dickinson
N. Dak
Ruth Eklund
Moorhead
Minn
Dunn
University of Michigan
Frances Huffman
Huffman
Michigan
Porto Rico
Miss Smith
Mae Obenland
University of Iowa
Iowa
Kalispell
Mont
Miss Eklund
Meat Inspection Topic Placed Before Dillon Rotarians
Dr. A C Morrow of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry spoke to Dillon Rotarians on meat inspection benefits. He noted few Montana cities employ inspectors and cited protection from trichina tapeworm and tuberculosis as key aims. He traced early efforts to Egypt and claimed Germans led in meat regulation. He added no Montana state funds exist for meat inspection. The bureau aims to inspect meat in interstate commerce.
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Dustry
Rotarians
Dillon
Morrow
Montana
Bureau of Animal Industry
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Mary Margaret Collins
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Dewey
Barbara Hancock
Grant
Eva
Stocker
Apex
Margaret Ferris
Wise River
Billie Norris
Wisdom
Lois Crichton
Henry Edwards
West Fox
Loretta Grills
Bowen
Kathryn Madigan
Mary Louise Purdy
Victor Cushman
Polaris
Ruth Kelly
Dell
Gertrude Price
Jackson
Hiram Lapham
Helen Maryatt
Reichle
Ora Freeman
Blacktail
Margaret Pfiffner
East Fox
Corrine Willey
Nicholia
Alice Nelson
Millpoint
May Sprinkle
Lakeview
Alice Butka
Monida
Ethel Kennedy
Upper Silesia
East Prussia
Wilhelmshafen
Roosevelt
U. S
Tokyo
Tannenberg
Nurnberg
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State Normal
A. C. Morrow
United States Bureau of Animal In
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