Dillon Choral Club Builds Culture in Small Town
The Dillon Choral club, now 43 women, organized in 1930 with about 20 members, is led by director Mrs. W. G. Gilbert and manager Mrs. Sam Wilkinson. Sponsored by the Dillon P. T. A., the group funds most activities, donates to community programs, and hosts free concerts. They performed in Melrose and Twin Bridges, caroled at Christmas, aired an hour program on KGIR, with soloists Ralph McFadden and Frances Robinson, showcasing local talent and musical progress.
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Dillon Choral Club
W. G. Gilbert
Sam Wilkinson
Dillon P. T. A
Melrose
Twin Bridges
County and District Federation of Women’s Clubs
KGIR
Butte
Ralph McFadden
Montana State Normal College
Frances Robinson
the Normal College
the Normal College Played Three Violin Solos, Accompanied By Mr. McFadden
Dillon choir gains new conductor wife Mrs Gilbert named director
Mrs W G Gilbert, a Dillon music leader for twenty years, is chosen director after study at University School of Music Ann Arbor and at Oberlin. Her fine voice and experience are noted. Mrs Mary Emily Farrell assists as accompanist.
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W. G. Gilbert
Dillon
University School of Music
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Oberlin
Mary Emily Farrell
Beaverhead Pioneer Claimed At Lima Ranch Home
English born resident of 1857 died at a Lima area ranch home after a longtime Beaverhead County stay. The Rev. J A Meeke officiated at the funeral with interment in Lima cemetery. Survived by a widow a daughter Mrs C E Calvert of Dell and several grandchildren.
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Evergreen Lodge No
Lima
Geary
J.A. Meeke
Dillon Methodist Church
England
America
Beaverhead County
C. E. Calvert
Dell
Drug store broken into last Friday
Thieves entered through a rear window Friday night at the drug store. About 12 fountain pens 10 wrist watches a pair of binoculars and other items were missing when Mr Selner opened Saturday morning. The safes were left intact and only a small amount of pennies stolen. A shipment of narcotics was also untouched.
Salt Lake City Boys Claim Innocence in Fountain Pen Find
The two boys from Salt Lake City maintain they are innocent and say the fountain pens and watch found on them at arrest were given by a stranger.
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Salt Lake City
Sacajawea Park Set Aside by Government Recreation Area
Expedition members catch their first glimpse of the Pacific slope at Sacajawea Park set aside as a recreation area in the national forests. Markers to honor Sacajawea and Lewis and Clark will be erected by the D A R and mining associations at the site.
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Sacajawea Park
Pacific
Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark
District Convention P T A Here Next Week
Prominent educators and P T A leaders from across the state prepare to gather in Dillon for the district convention. Miss Elizabeth Ireland state superintendent will speak at the Tuesday session on guiding children with the theme How Can We Be Worthy of the Affection Trust and Respect of Our Children.
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Dillon Association
Elizabeth Ireland
Fran. A. Hazelbaker
Normal College
A. R. Collins
Butte
J. A. Meeke
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Sheldon E. Davis
Montana State Normal College
R. C. Paxson
Missoula
Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers
W. G. Gilbert
Meeting outline for Beaverhead high school event agenda
Mrs. F D Willis announces speakers at the Beaverhead County High School gathering. Topics cover summer use for child development and home making courses for parenthood training. A tree planting, banquet at St James Guild Hall, and a training school session with a question box discussion and luncheon follow.
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F. D. Willis
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
R. C. Paxson
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City
St. James Guild Hall
A. F. Waldorf
Dillon
Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers
Baptist Cottage
Primary election race beginning to get hot
J E Shaw a prominent Big Hole basin stockman entered the race two weeks ago while Sheriff Orrig seeks a third term. County Superintendent Gladys Garr, incumbent, filed last Thursday for the Republican nomination and will face Mrs Lucie Walker of Dillon. The twentieth candidate for county office entered the fray.
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J. E. Shaw
Big Hole Basin
Orrig
Gladys Garr
Lucie Walker
Dillon
Dillon Man Elza Patrick Files for Sheriff Nomination
Elza Patrick, a well known Dillon resident, filed his petition for the Republican nomination for sheriff. He has many county friends backing his candidacy. He is the third Republican candidate after Sam Freeman and W E Stinson, who announced earlier this month.
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Elza Patrick
Dillon
Sam Freeman
W. E. Stinson
Beavers to Compete in Zone Track Meet Butte
Beavers head to a zone track meet with list of events and athletes. Exum Tonrey Banning run sprints. Stahl Tonrey Exum in sprints. Simpson Brown Wheat in the 440. Reeves English Bell in the 880. Exum W Stephan B Stephan in hurdles. O'Brien Dean Johnson in throws. English W Stephan McGuire in high jump. Stahl Dean W Stephan in broad jump. English Crane in pole vault. Relay Stahl Tonrey Dean Exum.
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Breeden
Exum
Tonrey
Banning
Stahl
Simpson
Brown Wheat
Ritschel
Wheat
Reeves
English
Bell
W. Stephan
B. Stephan
O’brien
Dean
Johnson
Ritscel
Ritschel Johnson
McGuire
Broad jJump
May 28 Network Broadcast From KGIR Butte
A May 28 broadcast originating in KGIR Butte will feature the network across NBC affiliated stations including KPO San Francisco KOA Denver KSL Salt Lake City KIR Seattle KEX Portland KGA Spokane KFSD San Diego and KGIR. The program includes orchestra and glee club pieces plus numbers by Fred Gray Bonnie Eakman Bill Bates Albert Schifelbien Ruth Erickson and Frances Robinson directs the orchestra.
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KGIR
Butte
KPO
NBC
San Francisco
KOA
Denver
KSL
Salt Lake City
KIR
Seattle
KEX
Portland
KGA
Spokane
KFSD
San Diego
Orchestra
Glee Club
Fred Gray
Bonnie Eakman
Bill Bates
Albert Schifelbien
Ruth Erickson
Frances Robinson
Irrigation Meeting Held Here
Bennett speaks on solving distribution problems faced by ranchers in the region. Members listed include Charles Brenner Grant William Gleed Lima Elmer Martinell Dell E B Roe.
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Bennett
Charles
Brenner
Grant
William Gleed
Lima
Elmer Martinell
Dell
E. B. Roe
Dillon names officers to form water commission committee
Ernest Orr was elected chairman and John Albers secretary at Dillon. A sub committee including Theodore Nelson will advise on appointing water commissioners and setting their wages. Judge Bennett named Par Temple as commissioner on Rattanake creek yesterday, marking the first appointment of the year.
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Red Rock
W. S. Tash
Polaris
George Whitworth
Dell
Frank Rife
Armstead
John Albers
Quitman Owens
Hube Flynn
John Tessier
Theodore Nélson
Ernest Orr
Richard Nedrow
Carl Innis
Dillon
Theodore Nelson
Bennett
Par Temple
Rattéanake Creek
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Eliel Bros., Inc
Dillon Furniture
Choral Club
Cadman
J. C. Jeppson
H. D. Jewett
W. C. Hardy
Williams
Sylvia
Speaks
Neidlenger
Spross
The
the Choral Club
de Luxe Barber Shop
Clyde Edwardserly
Andrus
Reeds
Riteway
T. A
Dillon Gun Club
Havre Wee Tenes
Sheridan
Anaconda
Helena Sete Eee
Great Falls
Miles City
Helena
Havre
Billings
Beavers
Texaco
Dillon Oil Company
Dillon, Montana
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