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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
4
The event drew the largest crowd in years with a fast moving program and varied entertainment. John K. Weatherman helped with weather duties for Al Montana, considered excellent. Firemen received high commendation for sponsoring a thoroughly enjoyed celebration after weeks of careful planning and execution.
A dozen Beaverhead post members and its auxiliary attended the Mining district meeting in Wisdom on Saturday. Ted Harper post entertained and reported strong activity including a kitchen that served over 2,600 meals with ranchers and merchants aiding unemployed workers before haying. Dillon attendees listed. Sheriff officers from Silver Bow arrested Mr Harris driving a Nevada-registered car. Riseman & Co Boston advised Isaac Rise wool clip sold for 17c, a county and state record.
Transfers include Merle R. Liggett to Samuel B. Shefer in Horse Prairie and Robert L. Poe to W. P. Lyons in Lima Lot 5. Also Nina M. Nash to Jesse W. Finsley for 220 acres in Big Hole, plus several mining claims in Horse Prairie, Bannack, Pioneer districts and other Dillon blocks.
Lucius Boomer president and manager of the new Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York notes a decade long shift in American eating toward simple dishes made with fresh ingredients. He highlights cafe policy favoring home type meals, sanitary kitchens, and attractive dining rooms that appeal to travelers and local diners alike, with competitively priced menus.
The item notes rancher Benjamin Hamby was killed by a bear near Big Hole. It discusses Montana capital location debates with cities Butte Bozeman Anaconda Deer Lodge Helena and Dillon. It mentions Dillon stores closing at 8 pm on weekdays except Saturday and reports a Republican county convention nominating candidates.
From the Tribune dated September 5 1902 Senator W A Clark of Butte presents the new high school with a seven foot Venus de Milo statue. Hundreds attend evening magic lantern services at the Salvation Army hall. Dillon public school enrolls 295 students. Huber Bros display sterling souvenir spoons showing the hanging of Henry Plummer Buck Stinson and Ned Ray at Bannack.
From the Tribune on September 6 1912 the county convention of the Moose party drew a large turnout in Dillon. Frank A Hazelbaker republican nominee for secretary of state received a warm reception on his Helena visit while the Dillon band played and the town lit up with colored electric lights. Maroney the aviator then flew out to further events.
A rider visited the P. and O. ranch for breakfast this morning before returning to the fair grounds to perform exhibition flights today.
Great Falls August 27 Congressman Scott Leavitt urged amortization of federal seed and feed loans as the practical solution for Montana farm stress. He cited yields near zero in parts of the district and low prices, proposing three to five year repayment periods to help farmers endure winter and await a price recovery. He pressed the plan with the Agriculture Secretary and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as sound policy benefiting both farmers and government.
A devout mother explains martyrdom to her son by the lion scene. The boy spots a lone lion behind the others and says he will not be spared, highlighting a paradox in mercy and fate. The exchange turns on compassion amid danger.
James Kirkpatrick offers a two piece Victrola with many records for sale along with a three bottom tractor plow.
The Delineator Institute surveyed 386 consultant housekeepers and 152 said they save the liquid in canned peas. Experts agree the liquid should not be discarded as it contains vitamins and minerals and can be used in soups or other dishes.
The Great Falls Tribune carries a critical, unsolicited notice accusing Merrill Mortuaries of questionable burial certificates and charged services after July 1, 1932. The Journal frames this as news not paid advertising, aiming to inform Montana readers of alleged racketeering affecting investors and honest businesses.
Elizabeth Willard files to quiet title on land in Beaverhead County Montana described as .44 acres in the SW 1/4 of Section 15, with defendants including multiple Selway and Barrett parties. Summons requires response within 20 days, or default judgment may ensue. case dated September 2, 1932.
Administratrix Alice Cahill gives notice to creditors and claimants of Henry T Cahill deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be sent to Rodgers Collins law offices Poindexter Block Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. First publication September 1, 1932.
Montana notices announce estate of Frank McLean deceased with four month claim period. administrator Alexander McLean at Dillon law offices invites creditors to file vouchers. Also probate hearing for Eudora D. Weenink will in Dillon on September 17, 1932, at 10 a.m. to appoint executor Melvin J. Weenink.
Administratrix Mary M. Paddock of Henry R. Paddock deceased asks all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months of the first publication. Notices filed at J B Kelly Law Office, Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County. Dated August 6, 1932.
1932 act proposes amending Section 45 of Article 5 and Article 6 to specify filling vacancies in either house by county commissioners appointment for deaths and by governor proclamation for other causes. The measure, approved March 9 1931, slated for the November general election. certification dated July 26 1932.
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