Dillon Couple Edith Hansen and Harold C Palmer Wed at St James
Miss Edith Hansen and Harold C Palmer were married Sunday at St James Episcopal church in Dillon. The Rev H N Tragitt officiated with relatives present. Attendants were Mrs Byron Orr and Roy Hansen. The couple left for a motor trip to the Grand Canyon after the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Carl C Hansen of Armstead, is a Beaverhead County High School and Normal College graduate. The groom works at the Andrus hotel barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hansen
Harold C. Palmer
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt
Byron Orr
Roy Hansen
Andrus Hotel
Dillon club holds annual picnic at Elizabeth Winn's cabin
Members of the Dillon Business and Professional Women's club motored to the Birch creek cabin of Elizabeth Winn last night for their annual picnic. A lunch was served and entertainment was enjoyed. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. Winn, Berthana Koontz, Helen Jacobson and Nellie Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Elizabeth Winn
Birch Creek
Mrs. Winn
Berthana Koontz
Helen Jacobson
Nellie Jensen
Cummins and Poole Wed at Reichle Presbyterian Manse
Miss Norma J. Cummins of Reichle and Lyle C. Poole of Menan Idaho were quietly married Saturday at 2 30 PM at the Presbyterian manse with Dr Paris E Wells officiating They will reside at Reichle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma J. Cummins
Reichle
Lyle C. Poole
Menan
Idaho
Presbyterian Manse
Paris E. Wells
Dillon Bride Weds Gene McCloud In California Home
Miss Sylvia Swaim daughter of Mr and Mrs Hal C Swaim of Dillon and Gene McCloud son of Mr and Mrs John McCloud of Buena Park California were married Thursday evening at the bride’s parents home Rev H N Tragitt of St James church officiating Miss Jean Price of Buena Park was maid of honor Henry L Swaim brother of the bride attended the groom. After the ceremony refreshments were served and the couple left for a Pacific coast wedding trip planning to reside in Fullerton California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Swaim
Hal C. Swaim
Dillon
Gene McCloud
John McCloud
Buena Park
Calif
H. N. Tragitt
St. James Church
Jean Price
Henry L. Swaim
Pacific Coast
Fullerton
Schmittroth Family Returns From Ogden Visit
Louis Schmittroth and his children have returned from Ogden Utah where they visited relatives and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schmittroth
Ogden
Utah
Motorists warned to carry licenses while driving cars
State Highway Patrol Supervisor Lou Boedecker announced a Montana campaign to check drivers for 1938 licenses. He said about 9,000 motorists still lack licenses and many claim they are at home. If licenses are not shown, tickets will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Lou Boedecker
Montana
Centennial Ranch Man Claimed By Brief Illness
Farber Irion, 52, a Centennial valley ranch laborer, died suddenly Saturday night at Lakeview. A Beaverhead County resident from Armstead, he had been in the Centennial this summer. Survived by a brother and several sisters in eastern Montana. Funeral Tuesday from Brundage chapel with Rev. J. A. Meeke of Grace Methodist Church officiating. interment in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farber Irion
Centennial Valley
Lakeview
Beaverhead County
Armstead
Montana
Brundage Chapel
J. A. Meeke
Grace Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Wisdom Man Qualifies as Democratic Candidate for County Assessor
Vincent J. Pendleton a well known Big Hole basin figure qualified as the Democratic nominee for county assessor. He gained enough write in votes in the July primary to secure nomination if he chooses to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent J. Pendleton
Big Hole Basin
Rookie Patrolmen to Go on Road September 6
Montana announces 11 rookie highway patrolmen will begin road duty September 6 after a 30 day training course. They will gain actual road experience under veteran patrolmen during the Labor Day holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Lou Boedecker
Montana Ranks Fourth In Old Age Pension Recipients
A federal Social Security Board bulletin shows Montana ranked fourth nationwide in May for the percentage of residents receiving old age pension checks. Among 1,000 Montanans, 405 received pensions, averaging 20.37 for 12,146 recipients, with $1,830,100 in federal grants to date. The report notes WPA employment growth and unemployment benefits reduced general relief, while Montana's unemployment trust fund stood at $2,419,113.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Social Security Board
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Farmers Hold Wheat for Price Rise Amid Short Montana Harvest
Montana farmers had sold only about 20 percent of their wheat through Saturday and many planned to hold grain for an anticipated price advance. Reports to John T. Kelly show much grain stored on farms or in elevators, with 442 licensed elevators totaling 17.55 million bushels already full. Some elevators shipped grain to outside storage terminals with waivers signed by owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
John T. Kelly
Grain Division
State Department of Agriculture
Kelly
County High School to Open Tuesday
County high school announces its new term with courses spanning home economics to sociology and advanced math. A limited slate excludes orchestra, glee club, and French this year while Mrs. Ed Wayne returns to supervise study hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County High School
Ed Wayne
Doctor attends osteopathic convention in Billings this week
Dr. L. F. Williams attended the State Osteopathic Convention held in Billings this week. He participated in sessions and networked with colleagues to discuss advances in osteopathic medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Williams
Billings
Democratic County Committee Resolution Tribute
A county Democratic committee commends party workers for campaign efficiency and cash payments, notes lawmakers support for livestock, mining, Normal college, and county services, and mourns recent deaths including Geo. W. Dart and Jos. Potts. Signed by B. A. Risley and Albert Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Dart
Rose Emerick
Fred Rife
D. D. McKnight
S. M. McKnight
Jos. Potts
John Gelhaus
W. Rogers
George Edinger
B. A. Risley
Democratic County Central Committee
Wheeler Commended By Road Board for Action on Insurance
At a special meeting the state highway commission ratified Commissioner John M. Wheeler in filing an injunction to stop Insurance on all Montana state bridges. The board opposed Gov. Ayers and Freebourn with Mitchell on a $12 000 policy for three years at a $120 000 premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
John M. Wheeler
Harrison J. Freebourn
Sam W. Mitchell
Montana
State Board of Examiners
Roy E. Ayers
Freebourn
Wheeler
A. J. Horsky
Helena
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Legislative Assembly
E. A. Peterson
District Court
Commission
Dillon Golf Club Hosts Visitors With Hole-in-One
A visitor at Dillon Golf Club made a hole in one on the No. 6 hole at the Country club course, driving 165 yards. The ace was witnessed by Tom Hartwig W G Gilbert C A Bechler and by Mr and Mrs M W Adams and their two daughters Ellen Mae and Vestra Marie from Blackfoot Idaho visiting Miss Clara Plantard and Miss Loa Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Tom Hartwig
W. G. Gilbert
C. A. Bechler
M. W. Adams
Ellen Mae
Vestra Marie
Blackfoot
Idaho
Clara Plantard
Loa Adams
State Water Board reservoirs and dams filled for next year
The State Water Conservation Board reports most completed reservoirs are full by June and July rains and will carry over about 75 percent of their capacity for next year. Donohue notes several projects near completion or underway, including Nevada creek storage and Columbus irrigation, with funding and surveys progressing for others in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Water Conservation Board
Roy E. Ayers
E. B. Donohue
Donohue
Ackley Lake
Cooney
Glacier Lake
Smith River
Flint Creek
Willow Creek
Lewistown
Livingston
Park Branch
Nevada Creek
Finn
Powell County
Columbus
Stillwater County
West Fork
Upper Musselshell
Wheatland
Meagher
Ruby River
Madison County
Tongue River
Big Horn County
Public Works Administration
Toston
Middle Creek
Gallatin County
PWA
Beaverhead Gunners Win at Butte Shoot
Beaverhead Gunners take Class A singles with a 198 of 200 break. Jack Barrett finishes runner-up in Class D with 179. Roy Forrester shoots 100 first half then 93 second to tie for sixth. Fred Lewis of Pocatello wins with 197 of 200. Otto Schulz hits 100 straight in singles. Mrs. J. H. Keenan places fourth in the women’s event. Dillon shooters: strong showings and winnings in other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barrett
Roy Forrester
Herman Peterson
Fred Lewis
Pocatello
Otto Schulz
Sheridan
J. H. Keenan
Dillon
Professor Guest Dillon Rotary Club Address
The Dillon Rotary Club meeting featured a talk by Professor Guest who contrasted self seeking with ancient Greek protest. Conrad Orr chaired. next week’s session moves to Tuesday due to Labor Day with Frank Tyro as chair and Father F X Lechner as speaker after his Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Conrad Orr
Frank Tyro
Father F. X. Lechner
Europe
Former Dillon Man Invents Miniature Football Game
Melton and Gruhn perfected a six man miniature football game over two years. It uses real football rules with action including snapping, kicking, passing, blocking, running and tackling. Notables like Dana Bible and Wes Fry demonstrated the game to coaches and sports authorities coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruhn
Melton
Dana Bible
Dana X. Bible
University of Texas
Wes” Fry
Red” Grange
Phog” Allen
Kansas U
Carl Snavely
Cornell University
Guy Sundt
U of Wisconsin
Phil Bengstan
Bierman
Minnesota
Don Faurote
Missouri
Hugh McQuillan
Texas A. & M
Peaberthy
Franklin M. Beck
Detroit
Harry Stuhldreher
Four Horsemen
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Madison
Jordan
Great Falls
Agnew
White Water State Teachers’ College
Lowe and Campbell
Sporting Goods
American Boy
Parker Brothers
Beaverhead Mining Association Elects
Beaverhead Mining Association elects officers and sets plans for geologic work in Dillon and Blacktail Creek. A committee of William Logan, J. E. Kelly, and George R. Metlen will coordinate with the state Bureau of Mines on water supply for Dillon and future mineral exhibits at New York, San Francisco, and Chicago World’s Fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
State Bureau of Mines
Dillon
Blacktail Creek
William Logan
J. E. Kelly
George R. Metlen
Beaverhead County
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Mother of Teacher Is Summoned
Community mourns the death of a local teacher's mother with funeral and interment at Sand Point Idaho. Surviving are Miss Genevieve Albertson, Mrs John Mailey of Twin Bridges, and sons Charles and Will Albertson of Sand Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Point
Idaho
Albertson
Genevieve Albertson
John Mailey
Twin Bridges
Charles
Will Albertson
Sheriff Temple Returns with Suspect From Valley City
Sheriff Paul H. Temple returned this week with Bob Branch from Valley City North Dakota where he was wanted on charges of car theft. Branch is alleged to have stolen a car belonging to Charles Pilgrim and was taken into custody by Valley City officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Temple
Valley City
N. D
Bob Branch
Branch
Charles Pilgrim
Wisdom Woman to Play Part in Montana Federation Meet
The Montana Federation biennial gathers in Butte with officers serving 1936 38 in attendance and nine federation departments to discuss citizenship ideals. Keynote quotes stress citizenship quality as the measure of civilization with district dinners sessions and installations for new officers. An expected attendance of 400 from a 5000 member federation concludes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Knowles
H. S. Mussigbrod
Howard Bogart
Poplar
Secd
C. O. Penderton
Livingston
D. More
Havre
L. Kelly, Jr
Hardin
O. D. Smith
Anaconda
Dolly Dean Bugess
Helena
Minnie Térnis
Butte
H. Farmer
H. W. Peteson
Billings
M. B. Corri
Departments of Federation
Whitehurst
W. T. Perham
Glendive
General Federation
Francis Thomson
Tyler Thompson
Missoula
Montana Federation
Clifford Clay
Troy
George Fessenden
Kalispell
Oliver Smith
Warren Graeter
Deer Lodge
Albert
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B.P.W. Picnic
Centennial
Dillon Clothing Stores
Lone Wolf
Paris
Francis Lederer
Frances Drake
Angel
Margaret Sullavan
James Stewart
Jane Withers
Gloria Stuart
Shirley Temple
Robert Taylor
Albert Erickson
Road Board
Dillon Golf Club
State Water Board
Beaverhead
Dillon Rotary Club
Dillon Examiner
Dillon Man
Beaverhead Mining Association
Sheriff Temple
Oakland Rooms
First National Bank
Wrt
Northwest Bancorporation
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