Bells For Catholic Church Added In Centennial Town
The new bell for the Catholic church arrived this week and will be installed soon. Hay crop in Centennial valley is estimated at 1500 tons most of it slough grass valued at 3 to 10 dollars per ton. Registered travelers include E G Ruggles Glendale A W Brumfield Joseph and Mathias Waldhere and Fred Mayer Wisdom L Wheeler Melrose Ed Mitchell and T Layton Virginia City.
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Centennial Valley
Corinne
Beaverhead County
E. G. Ruggles
Glendale
A. W. Brumfield
Joseph
Mathias Waldhere
Fred Mayer
Wisdom
L. Wheeler
Melrose
Ed Mitchell
T. Layton
Virginia City
Dillon
Union
Ohio
Montana
T. W. Poindexter and Son
Sim Estis
Town
Twenty Years Ago Tribune Roundup of Regional News
The Tribune recalls events from September 30, 1898. Sheriff Pyle oversees a cattle shipment to Omaha valued over 50 000 dollars completing a major deal. Frank Landon buys 3000 lambs from Selway and Morse at 2 50 per head for October delivery. Weenink sells a Atlantic street residence for 3000 to Andrew Anderson. Paul family plans travel to eastern cities and the Masonic conclave in Pittsburgh with an Omaha exposition visit. Roscoe Cornell departs for Globe Arizona for a new job.
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the Tribune
T. E.G. Lynch
H. D. Pickman
Pacific Coast
W. S. Pyle
Oregon
Omaha
Frank Landon
Selway and Morse
H. D. Weenink
Atlantic Street
Andrew Anderson
G. T. Paul
Paul
Pittsburg
Roscoe Cornell
Globe, Ariz
Wreck Kills 19 Near Billings and Wright Record Set
Report from Sept 25 1908 notes a Northern Pacific wreck near Billings leaving 19 dead. Also mentions cement depot foundation complete and Wright brothers’ aviation record flight of 1 hour 31 minutes 51 seconds covering about 61 miles near Le Mans France.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Billings
The
Pioneers’ Society
Lewistown
A. F. Graeter
Martin Barrett
Phil Lovell
James Maudlin
George Woodworth
Robert McDowell
Robert Wing
F. A. Hazelbaker
Woodworth
LeMans
France
Wilbur Wright
Orville Wright
Helming and Young
Automobiles urged to conserve parts and labor for war effort
The Tribune notes in 1918 that car owners should abandon chauffeurs and conserve automobile accessories to aid the nation and free skilled mechanics for war work. J R Grant, poultryman, registered in town with Helena registration ahead. Elizabeth Sutherland travels to Helena with winners earning a fair trip. Sarah McDonald, Nevada Brown, Harold Perry, and Norman Kurtz won county contests in bread, garment, potatoes, and poultry. A 100 horsepower boiler and a 600 ton rock crusher were moved to Dillon Oil at Smallhorn canyon.
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the Tribune
J. R. Grant
Grant
Helena
Scott
Elizabeth Sutherland
Sarah McDonald
Nevada Brown
Harold Perry
Norman Kurtz
Dillon Oil Company
Smallhorn Canyon
State highway funding warrants and reimbursements issued
Auditor John J. Holmes issued warrants totaling 288754 for highway work with 8677 designated for new highways and the remainder for underpass and bridge construction. Treasurer Ray N. Shannon received federal treasury checks amounting to 47123 to reimburse the state highway department for completed projects.
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Capitol
United Press
John J. Holmes
Treasury
State Highway Department
Ray N. Shannon
State hail insurance payouts ordered for wheat crop damage
Auditor John J. Holmes ordered payment of claims totaling 38724 for wheat crop damage under the state hail insurance plan. Delinquent tax deductions from payments amounted to 1863. Warrants were made payable to county treasurers, who will reimburse claimants.
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John J. Holmes
Gasoline Tax Refunds Rise As Wheat Crop Boosts Returns
The state board of equalization reports August gasoline tax refunds totaled 87 715 dollars, up 11 522 from August 1937. The five cent per gallon refund goes to fuel users who do not use it on state highways, with the bumper wheat harvest cited as a factor behind the increase.
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State Board of Equalization
Misunderstanding over grouse season rules noted by game warden
Montana officials report a one day limit set for the blue and ruffed grouse season on September 18 and a bag limit of five thirds. Dr H F Wilkins says the equine sleeping sickness epidemic is subsiding after affecting about 10 000 animals with an estimated value of 90 000 dollars for 3 000 horses. Insurance issues arise as John J Holmes orders Springfield fire and marine to show cause why its license should not be cancelled for counter signature law violations with hearing scheduled for September 28.
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James A. Weaver
Game Commission
H. F. Wilkins
Montana
John J. Holmes
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Holmes
J. HL Heilbronner
Butte
Anaconda
World War II tensions and political moves across Europe
Wartime scenes show France mobilizing ships and troops while Brits search for supplies. Prague leaders clash with Hitler over Sudeten rights as Benes proposes a federation. In Washington and across the U.S. WPA enrollment climbs to a record high as Hoover disparages a Liberal party plan. Local tales include Venable’s campaign accounting and Cambridge officer Leary seeking votes with a quirky New Deal bid.
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Washington
WPA
Hitler mobilizes 2.0 million Germans amid Nuremberg rally
In a mass Nazi gathering at Nuremberg last week Adolf Hitler declared plans to bluff Czechoslovakia into favorable terms for Sudeten Germans. He announced 1.5 million more mobilized and denounced Benes refusals as insufficient to grant self determination to the Sudeten Germans.
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Nuremberg
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Versaillies
Benes
Gern
Man Poses as Federal Agent Arrested in Armstead
A man who claimed to be a federal operator was arrested Friday night in Armstead after failing to provide identification. Sheriff Paul Temple said he will be turned over to FBI agents for impersonating an officer. The suspect, identified as O. L. Larson, was also charged with forging a check.
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Calaboose
Armstead
FBI
Paul Temple
O. L. Larson
Opp Appointed Music Instructor at Montana State College
President A L Strand announces Lester E Opp, Dillon musician, as new Montana State College music faculty member at Bozeman. He succeeds Benjamin Goodsell, son of George and Mrs Opp, a Dana Institute and Eastman School of Music graduate who studied with Paul Kefer and Constantine Vadepsky and taught at Colorado State College of Education.
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Opp
A. L. Strand
Lester E. Opp
Dillon
Montana State College
Bozeman
Benjamin M. Goodsell
George Opp
Dana’s Institute
Warren
Ohio
Eastman School of Music
Colorado State College of Education
Greeley
Paul’ Kefer
Constantine Vadepsky
Boy Scout Drive to Start Sept 26 in Silver Bow
The annual Boy Scout financial campaign to fund operations for the coming year will begin Monday September 26 with the Silver Bow area drive in Butte. Norman Henry secretary treasurer of the Boy Scout citizens committee announced. Finance committee members are Joe Wedum Alf Cashmore Guy Combes and Harold Snow. T. Lee McCracken chairman of the citizens committee is aiding in arrangements. Scout officials seek a new cub scoutmaster to replace Russell Bacon who left for Boise Idaho.
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Boy Scouts
Silver Bow
Butte
Norman Henry
Boy Scout Citizens Committee
Joe Wedum
Alf Cashmore
Guy Combes
Harold Snow
T. Lee McCracken
Citizens Committee
Russell Bacon
Boise
Idaho
Johnson Thomas duo wins Dillon mixed foursome tourney
Mrs. D L Johnson and O P Thomas posted a 46 in the two ball mixed foursome at Dillon Country Club to capture the event. Prizes were awarded and a large turnout noted for one of the season’s most successful tournaments as a tune up for October club championships.
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D. L. Johnson
O.P. Thomas
Dillon Country Club
Woodmen to Install New Camp at Alder
Members of the local lodge of Modern Woodmen of America plan to attend the installation of a new camp at Alder Saturday night September 24. A larger Dillon delegation is expected to attend. Installation begins at 7 30 with dancing to follow as Alder prepares a celebration with flags and lights.
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Lodge of Modern Woodmen of America
Alder
Dillon
N. P. Christiansen
Anniversary Meeting of the Rebekah Lodge Observed
Diana Rebekah lodge members marked the 87th founding anniversary with a card party. Seven pinochle tables featured Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with prizes to Hazel Farrell Robert Quackenbush for high scores and Wilma Holloran Maynard Miller for lows. A piano solo Frances Banks Addie Morrison and a lodge growth playlet featuring Frances Sewell Eunice Sewell Catherine Murphy closed the evening.
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Rebekah Lodge
Diana Rebekah Lodge
Order
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Hazel Farrell
Robert Quackenbush
Wilma Holloran
Maynard Miller
Alice Davis
Frances,Banks
Addie Morrison
Frances Sewell
Eunice Sewell
Catherine Murphy
Ellen May Guild Plans Thursday Meeting
The Ellen May guild will meet Thursday September 22 at 3 30 at Miss Jean Bishop’s home 413 South Idaho. Mrs F C McFadden presents the Missionary society history and Mrs S B E Davis the Westminster guild history. Mrs T Lee McCracken offers Ellen May guild history and introduction to Moving Millions for the year. Devotions by Miss Evelyn Rimel with co hostesses Miss Bishop and Mrs Saito. All members and interested persons invited.
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Ellen May Guild
Jean Bishop
South
Idaho Street
Woman’s ‘Missionary Society
F. C. McFadden
Westminster Guild
S. Be] Davis
T. Lee McCracken
India
W. J. Bierrum
Evelyn Rimel
Saito
State university system expects 6000 students this year
Dr. H. H. Swain executive secretary of the University of Montana says about 6000 students will attend the six state institutions of higher learning this year. Enrollment will be practically the same as last year he notes.
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H. H. Swain
University of Montana
Shakespeare Club Invites Federation to Dillon Meeting
The State Federation of Women's Clubs may meet in Dillon in 1940 after an invitation by the local Shakespeare club. Miss Jean Bishop and other members attended the Butte session, with Dr. Davis offering Normal College facilities for a fall gathering. Mrs. Mussigbrod was elected president of the State Federation.
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Dillon
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Butte
J. E. Kelly
Shakespeare Club
Jean Bishop
S. E. Davin
Mary Innes
Federation
A Board of Directors
Davis
Normal College
State Federation
H. S. Mussigbrod
Wisdom
Wil
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Big Hole Basin
J. E. Scott
Armstead
Vic Cushman Weds Blackfoot Idaho Girl
Victor Cushman son of Mr and Mrs C E Cushman of Sheridan and a State Normal college graduate wed Maxine Thomas of Blackfoot Idaho The bride also attended the Normal college The couple will reside at Outlook where Cushman will teach.
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Victor Cushman
C. E. Cushman
Sheridan
State Normal College
Maxine Thomas
Blackfoot
Idaho
Outlook
Mr. Cushman
Miss Eloise Olmstead Leaves Dillon Visitor for Minnesota
Miss Eloise Olmstead formerly of Dillon visited Miss Jane Waldorf and left yesterday for home. She will begin her senior year at the University of Minnesota this year.
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Eloise Olmstead
Dillon
Jane Waldorf
University of Minnesota
Nurse Supervisor Miss McCarthy Resigns for Further Studies
Miss Anna McCarthy, supervisor of public health nursing, handed her resignation to the state board of public health. She plans to enroll in a post graduate course at an eastern nursing school. The Northern Pacific faced a legal ruling over its stub trains the Garrison Goose. an interlocutory injunction allowing the discontinuance was signed by two federal judges.
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Anna McCarthy
The
State Board of Public Health
Eastern Nursing School
State Railroad and Public Service Commission
Northern Pacific
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