Cattle Shipping Dates Announced for Government Plan
Ranchers with cattle listed for sale under the government purchasing plan will have their stock appraised and shipped on dates beginning September 27 from Monida and continuing to October 4 with shipments planned for Lima Divide Dillon Armstead and Monida. Only about 2,400 head can be purchased from 4,100 applications. County appraisers are Frank Rife James Doyle and B W Kimerrick. A FERA receiver veterinary and brand inspectors and state extension specialist J M C Amberion assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevan Williams
Frank Rife
James Doyle
W. Kimerick
Fera Department
J. M. C. ‘Amberion
State Extension Service
Monida
Lima
Divide
Dillon
Armstead
Parish Meeting Set for Tonight at St James Guild Hall
A dinner and business meeting for St James parish members and friends will be held at the guild hall Thursday at 6 30 PM. Vestry and guild members met Monday and urge attendance as parish welfare depends on actions taken now rather than waiting for January. Dinner is 25 cents per plate, prepared by the St James guild ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Parish and Friends
Guild Hall
Guild
St. James Church
St. James Guild
Driver Survives Submerged Car Plunge Into Beaverhead River
Frank Ponds of Bannack escaped drowning when his Buick plunged into the Beaverhead river near the west town bridge and sank completely. He broke a door window and swam to shore then walked to town to notify the Bergeson Beaverhead company. He was unhurt but chilled by the icy water. A wrecker dragged the car out with difficulty. only minor damage. Dellar Gordon of Armstead attended the Elks meeting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ponds
Bannack
Beaverhead
Bergeson-Beaverhead Company
Waiters and Laundry Workers Wanted for Port Peck Dam Project
J. C. Fuller of the National Re employment bureau reports laundry workers across all departments are needed for the Port Peck dam project. Duty between October 1 and October 15, with wages from 50 to 65 cents per hour for a 40 hour week. Applications via the city hall office. Experienced waiters also wanted, apply through the same office or music department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fuller
National Re-employment Bureau
Port Peck Dam
Runaway Girls Captured After Dillon Detour
Two 14 year old sisters who ran away from Turner Montana were found and taken into custody in Dillon. Their father and a local officer retrieved them, with Undersheriff Barry coordinating efforts after a ride to Armstead. The girls had fled from their sister's home Thursday and were traced to Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Armetacr
Turner, Mont
Dillon
Mopar Rife
Medicine Ledge
Turner
Barry
Davis brothers return to Missouri after Iowa visit
The three Davis brothers Orville Robert and Vern who had been visiting the city left Wednesday morning to return to Missouri. They were joined by Bert Stephens who will spend a month visiting his mother and four brothers at Afton Iowa. John Stephens and his family formerly of Dillon and now in Plains are also en route to Iowa. Six brothers will meet for the first time since 1912. Bert and John are twins raised near Afton where they will reunite with many old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Brothers
Orville
Robert
Vern
Missouri
Bert Stephens
Afton
Iowa
John Stephens
Dillon
Plains
Bert
John
Beaverhead advisory board meets in Dillon on cattle program
Beaverhead county advisory board gathered Sunday in Dillon to confer with visiting government officials inspecting stock listed for sale under the federal cattle purchasing program. Board members present included John Bray, Edwin Whitworth, James Mansfield, Emily Schindler, George Harrison, and John Albers alongside others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
John Bray
Lakeview
Edwin Whitworth
Dell
James Mansfield
Grant
Emily Schindler
Jackson
George Harrison
Bammack
John Albers
Farm Debt Advisory Committee Organized in Montana
The Montana Farm Debt Advisory Committee system, appointed by Gov. F. H. Cooney, is fully organized and operating to avert foreclosures. Fifty six local committees cover every county, offering free services to heavy indebted farmers and creditors to seek voluntary settlements. They contact parties and aim for mutually satisfactory deals, with some committees settling 60 to 90 percent of cases. If no settlement is reached, the farmer can seek further guidance from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Cooney
Montana
Farmers' Union Meets Dillon Rotarians
About 100 members of the Farmers' Union and Dillon Rotarians gathered at the Metlen hotel dining room for a profitable session led by J. C. Wedum. Speakers included Bernard Garrison on agriculture's economic condition and Dr. Walter H. Stephan on Rotary aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Farmers’ Union
A. J. Rife
Dillon
Rotarians
Bernard Garrison
Grant Resident Called By Death
John Bjorni longtime Grant resident died Tuesday morning at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. He was 66, born in Finland and lived in the county’s southern end for 14 years, arriving from Great Falls. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs T F Swanson of San Francisco, and two sons Frank and William of Grant. Funeral Friday at 2 30 at Brundage chapel with Rev O A Schmidt officiating, interment Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bjorni
Horse Prairie
Barrett Hospital
Finland
Great Falls
T. F. Swanson
San Francisco
Plang
Dillon
Frank
William Bjorni
Grant
Brundage Chapel
O. A. Schmidt
Lutheran Church
Mountain View
Beaver Gridders to Play in Butte
Central renewed the game in Butte despite infantile paralysis worries and the Beavers head to play there. Captain Walt Stephan, Jack Reeves, Don Campbell, Lee, Frances Gibbons, James McCulley lead a veteran line with Bob Hoffman returning from a broken thumb. New candidates include Art Bay Don Wheat Vincent Gibbons Elliott Cashmore Conklin Smith and Tonrey aiming for berths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Central
Beavers
Peattvhar
Bob Hoffman
Walt Stephan
Jack Reeves
Don Campbell
Brown
Lee
Frances Gibbons
James McCulley
Art Bay
Don Wheat
Vincent Gibbons
Elliott
Cashmore
Conklin
Smith
Tonrey
Brothers Hold Reunion Here
A reunion of the Davis brothers took place in Dilton during the past week. Orville Daves of Keuteville Missouri Bob Davis of Kina Missouri and Verne Davis of Hurdland Missouri joined Ben Davis returning from a visit to his old home. Other Dillon brothers named Lorin William and Lloyd were present. Another brother in California could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Orville Daves
Keuteville
Bob Davis
Kina
Verne Davis
Hurdland
Ben Davis
Dillon
Lorin
William
Lloyd
California
Sheepmen urge quick action on government livestock purchases
In Beaverhead county a Dillon courthouse meeting pressed for immediate government purchase of sheep and cattle. A petition to the state livestock director urged fast shipments amid drought and water shortages with 37 000 sheep listed for sale and a county committee formed of Ernest Orr Roscoe Cornell W B Gleed Ike Rife Jr and C A Schulz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Dillon
Bernard Williams
Ernest Orr
Roscoe Cornell
W. B. Gleed
Lima
Ike Rife, Jr
Armstead
C. A. Schulz
Monida
Dillon Crib Games Stopped by Anti-Gambling Edict
The Standard notes Butte has no city activity while Attorney General Nagle enforces a gambling ban. Punch boards have disappeared and slot machines removed or moved. Dillon residents may not even play cribbage to test beer security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Nagle
Dillon
Dillon Elks Lodge holds meeting with visit planned
Members of the Dillon lodge of Elks met in regular session Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall. A program and smoker followed the business session with refreshments served. District Deputy Wilbur Hanley of Butte announced an official visit on October 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Lodge of Elks
I. O. O. F.hall
Wilbur Hanley
Butte
Gambling Devices Taboo Says Nagle
In letters today Ray T. Nagle attorney general informed county officials and city leaders that laws on lotteries gambling and illegal sale of Aquor beer will be strictly enforced. County attorney T. S. Gilbert notes the act covers unlawful sale plus slot machines punch boards and any device of chance. Violations brought to county sheriff or attorney will be prosecuted and it is unlawful to possess slot machines punch boards or similar devices. Any person who plays bets at prohibited games is guilty of a misdemeanor with fines from 100 to 1000 and imprisonment from three months to one year or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E County
Ray T. Nagle
T. S. Gilbert
Bourquin Opens Campaign Here in Dillon Rally
Judge George M. Bourquin Republican candidate for U S senator spoke to a capacity crowd at the city hall auditorium Friday evening. J Ward Crosby also addressed the gathering with I A Hazlebaker and W T Scully present. Bourquin assailed relief spending and national debt while praising his supporters and outlining his platform in a two hour talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Bourquin
United States
J. Ward Crosby
the Supreme Court
Judge Bourquin
I. A. Hazelbaker
Crosby
W.T. Scully
Republican Central Committee
Cooney
Erickson
Wight
Iy Dillon
Waldorf Baby Born at Bar rtt Hospital
A baby boy was born on Wednesday at Bar rtt hospital to Mr and Mrs Morse Waldorf weighing six pounds. It is the first grandchild for A F Waldorf who congratulates the new arrival as the family shares joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrtt Hospital
Morse Waldorf
A. F. Waldorf
Mrs Mery Savage Visits Dillon Friend’s Home
Mrs Mery Savage formerly of Dillon is visiting the city as a guest at Mrs. Rose Heavey’s home. Her present residence is Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery Savage
Dillon
City
Rose Heavey
Los Angeles
Pioneer Resident of Beaverhead Dies at 93
Jack Kearney, one of Beaverhead county's oldest residents, died Tuesday at the John Jackson home on Railroad Avenue from age related breakdowns. Born in Massachusetts, he came west with Major Reno as a packer and helped bury soldiers after the Custer massacre. He served during the Spanish American War in a burial detachment but was never enlisted. Funeral Mass was held at St Rose Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kearney
Beaverhead County
John Jackson
Montana
Massachusetts
Reno
Custer
St Rose. Catholic Church
Tissot
Clifford of
Ey Mane
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Dellar Gordon
Elks
Farm Debt Advisory Committee Operating
Farmer’s Union
Dillon Rotarians
America
Walter H. Stephan
Ralph McFadden
W. W. Wahl
Rotary International
Robert E. Albright
the Barrett Hospital
Lynn Nye
Hélina
Beaver
Butte Central
Bourquin
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