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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1933

Page

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Beaverhead County Broadcast Voices Public Concerts

Beaverhead county residents heard KGIR broadcast by the Little Symphony Orchestra and the Montana State Normal College octet under Miss Frances Robinson. Program included Cadman Festal March in C Ketelbey In a Monastery Garden Mozart Minuetta Giologio Ketelbey In a Persian Market I Love Life Mona Zucca and Student Logic F S Smith. Next Sunday the women’s glee club will broadcast a half hour under Robinson. The Beaverhead Federation of Women’s Organizations will hold its annual convention in Dillon on May 20 under the Shakespeare club.

Beaverhead County State Little Symphony Orchestra Montana State Normal College KGIR Butte Cadman Ketelbey Mozart Mona Zucca F. S. Smith Women’s Glee Club Miss Robinson Beaverhead Federation of Women’s Organizations Dillon Dillon Shakespeare Club Dillon Club St. James Guild Hall

Citys First Puppet Show Makes a Hit

Montana State Normal hosted its first puppet show in the college auditorium with the marionette performance Rip Van Winkle by the Art club directed by Miss Mary Baker and assistant Miss Violet Eastman. Two evening shows and matinees for training school pupils and high school students drew large audiences. 25 hand made puppets required several students to operate.

Montana State Normal College Auditorium Rip van Winkle Art Club Mary Baker Violet Eastman

Dillon student wins American German Exchange fellowship

Donald W. Light son of Professor and Mrs Lee R Light of Dillon has won an American German Student Exchange fellowship for graduate study in Germany. The award covers board lodging and tuition from November 1 1933 to July 31 1934 plus travel privileges. He plans to leave for Germany in mid November.

Donald W. Light Lee R. Light Dillon Germany

Dillon Dentist Conducts Clinic at Montana Meet

Dr W J Romersa of Dillon conducted a clinic on The Use of Dentocoli at the Montana State Dental association annual convention in Billings last Friday. He has led similar clinics across Montana Idaho and may lecture in Utah soon. Montana dentists at Billings praised his work and listened with interest. Dr R D Curry of Dillon also attended the meeting.

W. J. Romersa Montana State Dental Association Billings Romersa Idaho Utah Montana R. D. Curry Dillon

Senior Class Play at Hartwig Theater Next Week

Beaverhead county high school seniors stage the three act comedy Who Wouldn't Be Crazy by Katherine Kavanaugh at Hartwig theater Thursday evening May 4 under the direction of Miss Genevieve Metlen and Mrs. Alice Bourquin. Cast includes James Doyle Margaret Sweeney Tom Hartwig Cecilia Morrison and others. Alvin Bay serves as business manager and properties in charge. Admission mirrors the regular picture program.

Beaverhead County High School Hartwig Theater Genevieve Metlen Alice Bourquin Katherine Kavanaugh James Doyle Margaret Sweeney Tom Hartwig Cecilia Morrison Jean Hoffman Roscoe Gordon Walter Brundage Kathryn Barry Bill Roland Francis Dean Margaret Winters Edith Orr Dorothy Tallent Doris Rogers Cecil Musberger Frank Tyre Alvin Bay

Selways of Grant Visit Dillon Late Last Week

Mr and Mrs Elmer Selway of Grant spent the latter part of last week in Dillon visiting friends and enjoying local sights.

Elmer Selway Grant Dillon

Funeral Held for Mrs. Albina Stone at St James Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Albina Stone held Thursday at St James Episcopal Church with Rev H N Tragitt officiating and burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers included J E Monroe C P Thomas Denton Oliver A F Waldorf W T Scully and Walter W Grimes.

Albina Stone Florida St. James Episcopal Church H. N. Tragitt Mountain View Cemetery J. E. Monroe C. P. Thomas Denton Oliver A. F. Waldorf W. T. Scully Walter W. Grimes

Wranglers Club Enjoys Banquet At Local Church

Members of the Dillon Wranglers club and their ladies attended the annual banquet at the Methodist church last Thursday evening. A humorous mock debate on whether the Wranglers should secure a beer license featured Rev. J. A. Meeke and Prof. Lee R. Light.

Dillon Wranglers Club Methodist Church Wranglers J. A. Meeke Lee R. Light

Little Coaches Win Spring Football For Oregon State

Frank Little a former Dillon athlete and student coach Wayne Harn led the Oranges to a 6 to 0 spring game victory over Hal Moe s varsity team at Oregon State College Corvallis April 24. Little famed in Montana for football track and basketball plans to coach after June graduation.

Oregon State College Corvallis Frank Little Dillon Wayne Harn Harn Oranges Hal Moe Great Falls Little Oregon State Montana

Beaverhead Elks Organize State Meet Plans

Plans for Montana Elks annual state convention firmed at Dillon lodge No 1564 meeting. Dates set for August 10 11 and 12 with the Dillon herd as host.

Montana Montana Elks Dillon Lodge Dillon Herd

Dillon AAUW Hosts Silver Library Tea

Members of the Dillon unit of the American Association of University Women will host a silver tea at the public library from 7 30 to 10 o clock tomorrow evening. Proceeds fund new books for the library. A brief history notes the 1888 Book Club and the 1890 push to establish a public library and reading room in Dillon.

Dillon American Association of University Women Dillon Public Library Normal College

Girl Scout Camp Fee Plan Discussed in Dillon

The Dillon central committee aims to fund a summer camp for all Dillon Girl Scouts with a $2.50 fee. The plan favors the girls earning the money themselves. Olga Carlson from national headquarters will visit Dillon late next week to confer with the committee.

Dillon Olga Carlson National Girl Scout Headquarters Carlson Normal College

Mock Debate at Dillon Rotary Meeting

A mock debate on whether the Rotary club should obtain a beer permit highlighted the Dillon Rotary dinner at the Metlen hotel. Participants Professor R. E. Albright Thomas BE Luebben Dr. Sheldon E. Davis O A Bergeson and Sam Wilkinson presented pro and con arguments that drew much merriment.

Rotary Club Dillon Rotary Club Metlen Hotel R. E. Albright Thomas BE Luebben Sheldon E. Davis O. A. Bergeson Sam Wilkinson

Dillmont Resort Opens With Large Weekend Crowd

A large crowd attended the opening of Dillmont park in Dillon on Saturday night drawing many out-of-town visitors. The 14 year old resort expects another strong season under manager James R. Jackson who has just secured a beer license for ongoing sale. The Orange Crush orchestra played and scored a hit at the event.

Dillmont Park Dillon James R. Jackson

District Convention Set for May 11 in Dillon

Delegates from eight lodges join Apollo lodge of Odd Fellows and Diana Rebekah lodge in Dillon for the I O C F and Rebekahs district convention. Be prepared for regular sessions banquets social events and a large turnout. District officers include W T Scully Dillon president Minnie Pendergast Wisdom head Rebekahs George Farrell district treasurer. Lodges: Deer Lodge Melrose two in Butte Virginia City Sheridan Anaconda Jackson and Dion. Last held in Dillon six years ago with Wisdom hosting delegates last year. Mr and Mrs Frank Schulz Sheridan visited Dillon Monday.

Dillon Rebekahs Apollo Lodge of the Odd Fellows Diana Rebekah Lodge Beaverhead County W. T. Scully Odd Fellows Minnie Pendergast Wisdom George Farrell Deer Lodge Melrose Butte Virginia City Sheridan Anaconda Jackson Dion

Dillon P T A Elects Officers as Bridge Olympic Looms

Dillon P T A named officers at a regular meeting led by newly elected president Mrs Lorin Davis. Vice president is Mrs BE Fairbanks secretary Mrs James Kelly treasurer Miss Martha Roth and publicity chairman Mrs RD Curry.

Lorin Davis Dillon Parent- Teachers Association BE. L. Fairbanks James Kelly Martha Roth R. D. Curry State Publicity Department Missoula Beaverhead County Helen Hoerning Helen Klebba F. D. Willis Davis Violet East

Former Dillon Resident George Bryan Dies in Washington

George Bryan, longtime Dillon resident, died in Everett Washington on April 19 after sinus surgery. He lived in Dillon for years, served in the navy, and is survived by his widow, two sons Desmond and David, a stepdaughter, his mother Elizabeth Bryan, three brothers Ed Elza and Fred, and three sisters Mrs Isaac Dodgson Mrs Hugh Roberts and Mrs Leo Burton. Funeral services were conducted in Enumclaw Washington by Enumclaw Funeral Home led by former Dillon resident Doc Maddox.

George Bryan Dillon Everett Wash Bryan Navy Enumclaw Enumclaw Funeral Home Doc” Maddox

Mrs. Birrer Dies After Illness at Beaverhead Ranch

Mrs Rose Birrer wife of Frank Birrer prominent rancher in the lower Beaverhead valley died yesterday at her ranch home after a four month illness. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 am at St Rose Catholic Church Rev Father F X Lechner to celebrate requiem high mass. She was born in Washington Iowa fifty years ago and came to Beaverhead county thirty three years ago. The couple lived in Dillon before moving in 1918 to a ranch near Point of Rocks where they resided since. Surviving are her husband and a son Ivo.

Rose Birrer Frank Birrer Heaverhead Valley St. Rose Catholichurch F. X. Lechner Mrs. Birrer Washington Iowa Beaverhead County Mr. Birrer Dillon Beaverhead Valley Point of Rocks

Four Hundred Men May Get Forest Work

Four hundred men will be employed in the Beaverhead National forest under the governments reforestation program, with two camps of 200 planned in the Ruby section and Beaverhead county. Work includes road and trail construction and improvement, range work, larkspur eradication, and campground building. only 12 of the workers will be Beaverhead residents per county allocations announced yesterday.

Beaverhead Forest Beaverhead National Forest A. A. Simpson Ruby Section Beaverhead County

Beaverhead High Declamation Champion Crowned

Cecil Musberger won Beaverhead County high school declamation contest at the Dillon high school gym speaking on Home Talent Rehearsal. He will represent Dillon at the state meet in Missoula May 10 11 and 12. Isabel Houghton was second with White Hands of Telham. Roscoe Gordon placed third with Period A Quiet Afternoon. Tom Hartwig and James McCulley tied for fourth with The Other Side.

Cecil Musberger Beaverhead County Dillon Missoula Isabel Houghton Telham Roscoe Gordon Tom Hartwig James McCulley

Dillon Elks to stage second spring dance in Lima

The Dillon Elks announce the second spring dance to be held in Lima next Saturday night. Following a successful first event at Armstead, the dance should attract a large crowd from the southern part of the county and Dillon residents alike. Music by the Elks orchestra features Francis, Tonrey, Anson, Baxter, Den Heaneberry, and Melvyn Smith.

Dillon Elks Lima Armstead Dillon The Elks’ Orchestra Francis, Tonrey, Anson, Baxter den ,Heaneberry Melvyn Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shakespeare Club Taylor Frances Robinson D. A. Galt F. C. McFadden W. W. Hawkins Carl B. Taylor 8. E. Davis John T. Orr Shakespeare Group Carl Taylor Genevieve Albertson Clark Anderson M. L. Innes Hartwig Havre Dillon Gun Club Montana Standard Helena Wranglers Club C. A.C Beaverhead Elks A.alulw Girl Scouts Rotary Meet Board of Directors Dillmont Resort Orange Crush Orchestra Frank Schulz Ivo
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