P T A Committees Announced At Dillon Meeting
Dillon Parent-Teacher Association opened a new year with an informal gathering at the high school gym. The program featured performances by the high school freshmen orchestra and staff, a talk on the proposed new high school, and a social hour. A long list of room representatives for the membership drive was announced, covering all grade levels from kindergarten to senior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Parent- Teacher Association
S. E. Davis
Paul Anderson
Doctor
Proctor
F. D. Willis
W. G. Gilbert
A. I. Cashmore
Conrad Orr
O. T. Vandegrift
John Walters
Eunice Miller
C. J. Hovren
Sam Cardinale
Ruth Grotheer
O. A. Pilon
L. R. Vanairsdale
Mae Obenland
Bert Shortt
Frank Ryburn
J. C. Fuller
Agnes MacDonald
B. L. Chism
John Wolf
Margaret Hollensteiner
J. J. Brown
Carl Olson
Anne Feley
S. P. Meade
Ottilie Brauer
Fred Dart
L. M. Holloran
H. D. Black
Dale Tash
Melissa Minger
W. H. Stephan
A. G. Williams
John Orr
E. Davis
George Gosman
Annual Sale Of Rams Will Not Be Held
Cancellation of the fourth Beaverhead ram sale was announced by county agent Bernard Williams after consulting consignors. Market conditions and business exits led officials to call off this year’s sale, advising ram seekers to visit consignors’ ranches instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Williams
Montana
Casper
Wyo
Wyoming
Lester
Otto Schulz
Hampshire
Charlie LaDue
Deer Lodge Farm
Beavers Tie Butte Reds In District Clash
Dillon's light but scrappy Beavers battled Butte High Reds to a 0-0 tie on the new stadium field. The Beavers drove to the goal line late before Butte's defense held on four downs. Coach D L Johnson's squad showed promise for Friday's anticipated district game against Whitehall.
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Dillon
Butte High Reds
Stadium Field
Butte
Beavers
D. L. Johnson
Whitehall
Former Dillon Matron Delena Porch Dies in Stevensville
Mrs. Delena Porch a longtime Dillon resident died Sept 17 at Thornton hospital Missoula after a long illness. Born Oct 11 1858 in Birmingham Ohio she lived in Argenta Dillon and Stevensville. Surviving relatives include sons Fred Elza Melvin grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral attendees from Dillon included Mr and Mrs Elza Smith and Mrs R W Boone and daughter Betty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delena Porch
Thornton Hospital
Missoula
Elza Smith
R. W. Boone
Betty
Scout Workers Launch Financial Campaign in Dillon
37 Boy Scout workers began a one week fundraising drive in Dillon to support Boy Scout and Cub Scout activities. Norman Henry chairs the drive with goals matching last year at 550 dollars, as teams contact 6 to 15 potential donors each. Committee members include Guy Combes Joe Wedum Alf Cashmore and Harold Snow.
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Dillon
Norman Henry
Drive
Guy Combes
Joe Wedum
Alf Cashmore
Harold Snow
Faculty Picnic Honors New Beaverhead Teacher
High school faculty and families held a Wednesday picnic at Dillmont Park. Harold Babcock and Miss Mary Castles led arrangements for the event honoring Betty Ann Polleys, a new Beaverhead County High School faculty member. About twenty attendees played softball and then shared lunch followed by an informal initiation of Polleys.
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Dillmont Park
Harold Babcock
Mary Castles
Betty Ann Polleys
Beaverhead County High School
Birth Announcement In Great Falls For Vali Ton
A birth is reported in Great Falls with newborn child named Vali Ton born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Ormith. The brief notice notes the new arrival at the family home and records parent names.
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Great
Falls
Joseph. Or.mith
Vali Ton
Beaverhead High School Bond Issuance Put to Voters
Beaverhead county high school district voters head to the polls Friday to decide 165000 in bonds aided by a 135000 PWA grant for a new high school. 1586 eligible voters in Beaverhead must have 634 cast to validate the election. Polls run noon to 7 pm with Dillon voting at the high school and other precincts at designated sites. Alumni and PTA efforts aim to secure the required turnout, while speakers note current building limits and safety concerns.
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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Albert S. Baker
Dillon
City Hall
Red Star
Preciates
St. James Guild Hall
Metlen Hotel
Argenta
Metlen
Beaverhead County High School
Wilber Squires
Paul Anderson
Pwaa
Minnesota
Conrad Orr
W. G. Gilbert
War Fears Push U S Toward Expanded Executive Power
Washington debates the looming European crisis as the United States weighs its Neutrality Act limits and possible presidential authority. Foremost officials, including George Messersmith and Norman Davis, advise on moving quickly if war appears imminent. In San Juan, Governor Blanton Winace grows firmer at La Fortaleza while U S officials monitor Europe.
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Washington
Europe
U. S
Franklin Roosevelt
Czechoslovakia
State Department
U.S
London
Paris
Berlin
Prague
Wilson
George Messersmith
San, Ian
Puerto Rico
la Fortaleza
Blanton’ Winace
San Juan
Speakers Address Elks Gathering in Dillon
Dilton Elks heard two main speakers Forrest Bayerd city engineer and Berg Christensen at a regular lodge meeting. Bayerd discussed drilling at the cemetery aiming to tap water soon. A $25 donation was approved for the Dillon Business and Professional Women's club fund. Christensen spoke on his trip to Denmark and Europe.
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Dilton Elks
Forrest Bayerd
Berg Christensen
Bayerd
Cemtery
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Christensen
Denmark
Mrs Thomas Flynn Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Thomas Flynn beloved matron of the Dillon area died Monday after a prolonged illness. Born July 31 1861 in Leitrim Ireland she came to the county at 16 and spent most of her life on the Flynn ranch near Dillon. She married Thomas Flynn 54 years ago and is survived by brothers Pat and John Laden and sister Mrs Rose Heary of Dillon and other siblings in Ireland. Funeral services held at St Rose Catholic Church with rosary at the Laden ranch and pallbearers including six nephews.
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Thomas Flynn
Pat Laden
Ireland
Leatrim
Flynn
Dillon
Pat
John Laden
Rose Heary
William
John, Jr
John W. Murray
Francis and
Charles Laden
Cemetery Well Reaches 240 Foot Depth
Sheridan well drillers R. J. Baril and Son hit 240 feet in a water well for Mountain View cemetery. Hardpan slowed progress but officials expect a sufficient flow to meet irrigation needs. The Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club runs a drive for 2400 to fund materials, with WPA to cover labor for the reservoir, piping, and landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Baril
Dillon Gun Club Plans Move for Traps at Dillon Country Club
Members met to improve their trap range by moving the targets about 100 yards west and leveling ground. The club house will be relocated to fit the new layout for better ground and skyline. In a recent practice, four members posted perfect 25 strings, with Tallent achieving a 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Gun Club
Dillon Country Club
Bob Barrett
Paul Schwab
Tige Tallent
Russell Smith
Tallent
Schwab
R. Smith
R. Barrett
N. Westergaard
Dr. Free
Beaverhead High School Bonding Topic at Dillon Rotary
Dillon Rotary hears W G Gilbert promote a 165000 bond for Beaverhead county high school to accompany a 300000 project cost. He cites a 265000 remodel estimate plus a 135000 PWA grant, with local labor bids and an engineer to ensure government standards. Principal Conrad Orr notes PWA rather than WPA involvement and emphasizes local hiring.
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W. G.gilbert
Beaverhead County
PWA
Conrad Orr
WPA
College Opens Next Month with Registration and Courses
The Normal college will open Monday October 3 with registration on Monday and Tuesday. Classes begin Wednesday October 5 with an autumn quarter assembly at 10 a.m. Freshmen take classification tests for teachers colleges and English. Faculty have mostly returned from summer break. Ray Gallant joins as athletics coach and director of physical sports. Some graduates from the two year program will join the junior class as they plan extended study.
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Teachers Colleges
American Council
Rush Jordan
University of California
Ray Gallant
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