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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
8
The community extends sympathy as Mrs. William Melogue is described as beloved and critically ill prior to death. Family members were with her at the end and many neighbors sent condolences.
State Game Wardell J James announced that doves and 12 other migratory birds will not be on the open list during the duck and goose season from October 22 to December 6. The Montana Fish and Game Commission voted to keep these species protected due to scarcity, though some regions may have open periods. Hunters may shoot certain waterfowl and shorebirds from 7 AM to 4 PM, with a daily bag limit of 15 birds per species.
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn concludes high school students may not be required to pay fees or deposits to use facilities or equipment or for offered courses. The opinion was written for Claude A. Johnson, Carbon county attorney.
The state board of health reported 26 new influenza cases in Montana last week, with 16 new mumps cases and persistent low coccuniculable diseases. State Purchasing Agent I S McQuitty ordered 255 000 pounds of meat from John R Daly Co for six state custodial institutions. The Wisdom federation meeting features Jeanette Rankin on War Prevention and Mrs H S Mussigbrod on New Horizons. Bob Anson will study aviation in East St Louis and Park Air college after earning a petit license. Local transfers include H B Armitage selling lambs to Holly Sugar and shipments to Anaconda. Community visits span Wisdom to Darby, Dillon, and neighboring towns with residents attending, hosting, or traveling for education, church events, or social gatherings.
The Wisdom school hosted a Constitution Day program marking the 151st anniversary. American Legion members and auxiliary opened with color guard, anthem, readings by Charles Miller and Mrs. George Cottrell, piano by Mrs. Ray Willey, talks on the Constitution, and songs by John Helming and the assembly.
Leif Fredericks, supervisor of vocational ray a, announces a new program. Details describe aims to expand hands on training and connect students with local industries to enhance job readiness.
Western Homes Foundation features the Oliver four room Colonial style home in the Western states. Plan A offers a basement-free option with a utility room for heater and laundry tubs, claiming five rooms on one floor. Plan B adds a basement and expands the kitchen, with cubage around 11,500 cubic feet and a home length of 80 feet.
J. C. Ferguson announces a revised plan placing auditing at the General Accounting Office in Helena with a Bozeman branch. Applications will clear in about 25 days less, and checks will be sent directly from Helena, cutting pay time to 10 or 15 days after approval. A Bozeman branch aims to improve efficiency in Beaverhead county with adequate staffing and seasonal flexibility.
L M A Wass Montana liquor control administrator says the state saved 10000 dollars in two years through wholesale price reductions from National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association membership. Seventeen states with similar systems join the group which requires distillers and importers to sell to member states at identical prices. Wass attended the convention with J A Putnam and was elected vice president. the association voted to hold the 1940 meeting in Montana, expecting at least 500 attendees for four days.
Homemakers asked to sing in the Mary Pretty Mary chorus should meet in the music room at the training school Friday September 22 at 2 pm for the achievement day program.
The Erwin area lists Ruth Kelly Mia Ie D Harrison Betty Allan Harrison Clark Mills Gerald Harrison and others as freshmen. James Dodd contracts four hundred head of quality steers for October delivery, two hundred from W.W. 8 Tash and two hundred from George Harrison ranches. cattle bound for Holly Sugar Company in Denver marking a seven year buyer link. Local hunting and picnics noted with families at Elkhorn Springs and cow camp. Community members visit Dillon and Dias Creek. CCC crew to New York. Birch Creek replacements. fishing trips and fence building near Polaris for W S Tash.
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