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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

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Counsel Raps PWA Invasion In DC Supreme Court

Washington April 21 Noted counsel for private power companies argued that use of PWA funds for municipal plants intruded into private industry. Dean Acheson stated officials roam recklessly in private industry and pick out toys to play with. He testified before the District of Columbia supreme court as five combined suits question PWA constitutionality. America ranks 10th in public wealth.

Washington FWA Dean Acheson New Deal the Treasury PWA District of Columbia Supreme Court Wheat Acheson

Richthofen Feted By German Nation

Berlin observes a military display commemorating Baron Manfred Von Richthofen killed in action on April 21, 1918. The event includes an air force parade and the decoration of his tomb with 16 Templehof area street names renamed for famed wartime flyers.

Berlin Germany Manfred von Richthofen von Richthofen Templehof Hohenzollern

Firms Attack New Deal Plan On Power Sales

The report shows a clash in testimony over the PWA power program with Emery challenging the legality of the plan. Jerome Frank pressed for exact justification of Alabama Power Companys outreach to seven towns and proposed sales to cities. Acheson dodged specifics, claiming subsequent evidence would show federal agencies using money to lower utility rates. Government lawyers signalled they would summon Harold L Ickes for testimony.

PWA Emery Dean Acheson TVA Rural Electricfication Administration Rural Resettlement Administration Harold L. Ickes

Dillon Rotary hears Dillon lyric quartet in club program

The Dillon lyric quartet Mrs J C Jeppson Mrs W G Gilbert H D Jewett and Dr Walter H Stephan performed at the Dillon Rotary dinner at the Andrus hotel led by Lambert Eliel They sang Joy Auf Wiedersehen The Bells of St Marys and other pieces with piano by Mrs T Sargent A cornet duet and a piano encore followed The club nominated 10 Rotarians for board elections and the State University band was announced for a future appearance at the Normal College auditorium

Dillon Dillon Lyric Quartet Dillon Rotary Club Andrus Hotel Lambert Eliel J. C. Jeppson W. G. Gilbert H. D. Jewett Walter H. Stephan Sheldon FE. Davis State University Normal College Arthur ‘Thompson Bannack and Tacoma

Officials Confer on Bubonic Plague in Dillon Vicinity

Dr A L Strand state entomologist and state health board member met Sunday with County Agent Bernard Williams and local officers near Dillon to discuss bubonic plague among squirrels and plan eradication efforts in nearby communities including Monida Lima and surrounding areas.

Dillon A. L. Strand State Board of Health Bernard Williams

Gophers Targeted in Beaverhead County Campaign

Dell Armstead Bannack Argenta Wise River Wisdom and Jackson are listed as communities involved. Lloyd Merritt from the state department of entomology visited Dillon and helped organize a crew to eradicate gophers in settled areas. Frank G. Ryburn will lead the campaign, with Beaverhead county commissioners agreeing to provide bait for poisoning efforts.

Dell Armstead Bannack Argenta Wise River Wisdom Jackson Lloyd Merritt State Department of Entomology Dillon Frank G. Ryburn Beaverhead County

Dillon Students in Grizzly Band at Normal College

Five Dillon students Wilbur Gilbert Tom Newnes Harold Wheat Harrison Kellum and Tom Hartwig are in the State University Grizzly band to perform at the Normal College auditorium Wednesday night. After the concert a nine member orchestra from the group will play for a dance at Dillmont park.

Dillon State University Grizzly Normal College Wilbur Gilbert Tom Newnes Harold Wheat Harrison Kellum Tom Hartwig Dillmont Park

Tourists trade topic at Kiwanis dinner in Deer Lodge

April 21 Deer Lodge special report on Kiwanis dinner meeting themed Selling Montana to Tourists. W G Ferguson Montanatis Inc. urged protecting state from adverse legislation promoting youth aviation and broad welfare advertising. Christian ladies served dinner. Brown Haviland Lapp spoke briefly. Noon meeting with Rotary Kiwanis and BPW groups discussed the movement. Radcliff Maxey of Helena met locals.

Deer Lodge Montana Kiwanis W. G. Ferguson Montanatis Inc Charles Brown K. C. Haviland Winifred Lapp Rotary Radcliff Maxey Helena

Dillon Clothing Club Organized

Dillon April 21 Special The Dillon Second Year Clothing club organized at a meeting led by Miss Lillian Stone Beaverhead county home demonstration agent Merle Schmittroth elected president Jo Ann Deputy vice president Maxine Wiant secretary and treasurer Leaders will be Mrs J G Wiant and Miss Clara Louden Charter members include Barbara Holloran Mary Gillman Ethel Jean Curnutt and Katherine Jackson Meetings set for the first and third Tuesdays each month.

Dillon Dillon Second Year Lillian Stone Beaverhead County Merle Schmittroth Jo Ann Deputy Maxine Wiant J. G. Wiant Clara Louden Barbara Holloran Mary Gillman Ethel Jean Curnutt Katherine Jackson

Ranchers Inspect New Forage Grass

A delegation of 12 Beaverhead county ranchers visited John Masola’s ranch near Waterloo to inspect the new forage grass, a stragalus Rubys, just beginning its spring growth. Members named include Roscoe Cornell Ernest Orr Irving Orr Tom Dubois A G Williams Walter Featherly Quitman Owen Mike Lauterbach Jens Bay Alvin Jones Berg Christianson and Bernard Williams.

P T A Meeting At The Primary School

The Dillon Parent Teachers Association held its regular meeting at the training school's primary building this afternoon. The program featured first grade selections directed by Miss Mary L Innes, an art demonstration led by Miss R Colby, a music address by Edwin Eagle of the high school faculty, and a piano solo by Dorothy Groshean. Officers for the ensuing year were to be elected.

Dillon Dillon Parent-Teachers Association Mary L. Innes R. Colby Edwin Eagle Dorothy Groshean

Dillon Briefs Highlight Local Social and Court Events

The Bluebird club hosts Mrs. Ann McKnight tomorrow night at her home. Diana Rebekah lodge officers and degree staff meet tonight at Mrs. Frank Tyre’s home. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wiksdal return from California. Mrs. Robert Funk of Sheridan visits Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Romersa for the weekend. The Rev. and Mrs. H. N. Tragitt head to California by car. Judge Lyman H. Bennett of Virginia City attends court matters. Smith M. McKnight makes a business visit Monday.

Bluebird Club Ann McKnight Diana Rebekah Lodge Frank Tyre J. F. Wiksdal California Robert Funk Sheridan W. J. Romersa H. N. Tragitt Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City Smith M. McKnight

Early Closing For Booster Trip To Philipsburg

In Deer Lodge on April 21 the town will close all stores at 2 30 PM to permit residents to ride a special Northern Pacific train to Philipsburg. About 300 boosters will travel to support the summer baseball classic planned for next August with a dance and prize fight card in Philipsburg as part of the event.

Philipsburg Northern Pacific

Delegates Named For State Veterans Meeting In Deer Lodge

In Deer Lodge on April 21 the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary selected delegates to the state convention. Delegates are Mrs. Amelia Coker, Mrs. Vernetta Smollack and Miss Marvell Smollack. Alternates are Mrs. Edith Ruhl, Mrs. Joann Mellen and Mrs. Bertha Canell. A Memorial Day committee includes Mrs. Betty Boyer and Mrs. Amelia Coker. Boyer led the meeting as discussion focused on Shelby convention plans.

Deer Lodge State Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars Amelia Coker Vernetta Smollack Marvell Smollack Edith Ruhl Joann Mellen Bertha Canell Betty Boyer

Deer Lodge Bowling League Mulls Local Alleys Purchase

An April 21 meeting of Deer Lodge bowlers will review committee reports on buying the local bowling alleys. Members A. W. Johnson E. M. Keeley W. Weber Mrs J. T. Boone Miss Cornelia Geary and Miss June Olson will attend the session at the local alleys.

Deer Lodge Deer Lodge League A. W. Johnson E. M. Keeley Wv. N. Weber J. T. Boone Cornelia Geary June Olson

Powell County High School Pupils to Sing Spring Concert

Music lovers may attend the annual spring concert by Powell County High School pupils under Prof. O. Bkillingstad tomorrow evening at the auditorium. Admission is free and all in the community are invited.

Deer Lodge Powell County High School O. 8. Bkillingstad

Court Session in District Court Handles Civil Probate

Judge R. E. McHugh of Anaconda presided in the district court today. The morning session addressed a number of civil and probate matters.

Deer Lodge R. E. McHugh Anaconda District Court

Deer Lodge Man Files for County Assessor Nomination

Deer Lodge April 21 F C Howard notable local businessman filed his petition for nomination to the office of county assessor on the Democratic ticket Yesterday his move consolidates a bid to oversee county property assessments continuing his local public profile in the political scene

Deer Lodge F. C. Howard

Deer Lodge Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Anna M. Long of Elliston visited yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rice and their infant son from Bald Lake City were weekend guests of Mr. Rice and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rice. Young Mr. Rice serves as assistant to the Utah attorney general and grew up in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Latham of Elliston also visited yesterday on business.

Anna M. Long Elliston John D. Rice Bald Lake City Rice John Rice Utah Ralph Latham

Divorce Granted for Merle and Jessie Liggett in Dillon

Judge Lyman H. Bennett granted a decree of divorce to Merle R. Liggett from Jessie Liggett in Dillon. The article notes population figures of Americans abroad, with about 950 in China and 2,098 in Japan.

Dillon Lyman H. Bennett Merle R. Liggett Jessie Liggett China Japan

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