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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

4

Indian Battle in Montana Interests Retired Colonel Bowen

Col William H C Bowen US Army retired of Portland Ore seeks a detailed account of a Crow Sioux clash in Montana in the early 1870s. Bowen notes a Yellowstone Kelly book as a possible narrative and recalls visiting the scene with General Miles in 1876. He requests any other available memoirs or reports.

Montana William H. C. Bowen United States Army Portland Ore David Hilger Historic Library Yellowstone Kelly Bowen Wyoming Yellowstone River Miles

Popular Butte Youth Undergoes Appendectomy

Chester Gilbert Jr. was taken to Butte Monday evening for an appendectomy and is recovering well. He was accompanied by his mother and father, and his father reports the boy is getting along as well as could be expected.

Chester Gilbert, Jr Butte Gilbert

Ann Pennington Assists Ted Lewis in Is Everybody Happy

Forty chorus girls in exotic costumes accompany Ann Pennington and Ted Lewis in Warner Brothers wartime musical Is Everybody Happy at Hartwig theatre. The show features Pennington's Hawaiian dance and Lewis's band with a score by Jolson collaborators. Archie Mayo directs with a cast that includes Alice Day Julia Swayne Gordon and others.

Hollywood Ann Pennington Warner Brothers and Vitaphone Ted Lewis Hartwig Theatre Ann Samoa Larry Ceballos Warner Brothers

Laughter and Tears Blend In Jolson Film Say It With Songs

Al Jolson hails Say It With Songs as the singin est picture. Warner Brothers Vitaphone all talking and singing film features Jolson as a song writer and radio entertainer. Hartwig theatre to show next Tuesday through Thursday with a broad song selection.

Wa Lee Jolson Tin Pan Alley Darryl Francis Zanuck Harvey Gates Joseph Jackson Davey Lee Marian Nixon Holmes Herbert Kenneth Thompson Fred Kohler Lloyd Bacon al Jolson Vitaphone Warner Brothers Hartwig Theatre

Christmas Programs by All Dillon Churches

All Dillon churches schedule Christmas programs with multiple recitations and songs. Featured are solos, drams, and choir numbers including A Wireless to San CA, Away in the Manger, The Christmas Story, and O Come All Ye Faithful performed by various departments and groups.

ALL Dillon San- CA David McLaren Harold Cantrell Margaret Nell Shannon Manger Earl Fairbanks Little Town of Bethlehem John Curnutt Lila Underwood June Underwood Heavenly Stranger James Atkeson Johnny Bobby Lee Orient

Latter Day Saints Hold Christmas Party at Dillon Chapel

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will host a Christmas program at the Dillon chapel beginning at 6 o clock with a children’s program as the first Yuletide event of the season.

Latter Day Saints Church of Latter Rev Dillon

Christmas program at St Luke's Lutheran pending pastor's return

The St Luke's Lutheran church plans a Christmas program but has not set a date or finalized details pending the return of Rev L N Wilenius from a Lutheran conference in Minnesota. He is expected home next Saturday evening.

St. Luke’s ‘Listéran Church L. N. Wilenius Minnesota

Christmas Masses Planned at St Rose Church

The usual Christmas masses will be held at St Rose Catholic church with special music by the choir. The program has not yet been completed.

St. Rose Catholic Church

Beavers Face Lima High As Dillon Grid Hopes Rise

Beavers, paced by Brundage and a fast passing game, dominate fast Butte quint in opening action. Coach Breeden’s squad shows depth with new stars and sharp long passes, while Friday brings Lima High in a county showdown. Remaining schedule includes Sheridan and Butte matchups through February.

Brick” Breeden Dillon Beaver Brundage Beavers Denphic Maetude Murphy Boone C. Gilbert Stevens Underwood Kent Bayerd A. Gilbert Aasheim O. Aasheim Forsgren York Hignight Lima Breeden Lima High School Railroaders

Nineteen Diploma Recipients at Normal College Commencement

Nineteen graduates receive diplomas at the Normal College exercises today with fifteen holding prior teaching experience. Several have teaching positions already, and many expect to secure jobs after the holidays as Beaverhead county high school and Normal training school begin Christmas vacation, resuming January 6.

Normal College Borah Gibbons Delia Gibbons Butte Elva Bingham Gillette Helena Jessie Farr Guidich Dillon Nellie Hunton Missoula Mary Kalafat Black Eagle Margaret Lucke Walter Jona Lyndes Grantsdale Ellen McGuire Washoe Margaret McKay Lee Olive Menapace Three Forks Mary Michelotti Jennette Murray Bearcreek Mary Provo M. Catherine Fl Normal Training School

Dillon Man Becomes Good Flyer After Two Landings

Contined from Page 2 notes pilots permitted two landings with practice first to gauge air conditions. The second landing was measured by judges and air port attendants for any tail skid contact until the plane stopped. John Gavin of Air City served as chief mechanic and observer.

Airpor John Gavin Air’ ‘City

Racine aviation contest showcases student pilots progress

At Racine some 25 graduates of Ed Hedeen's aviation school qualified to compete in a landing contest. Frank Lovell won with 279 feet 4 inches, Mile Cape was second at 193 feet 8 inches, with several others finishing around 200 feet. All flew the same biplane "old 4899" used by local instructors.

Ita Kina Wisconsin Racine Ed ‘Hedeen Hedeen Carl Burkert Burkerthag Frank Lovell Mile Cape Frank Burdick G. H. Jackson Herb Keller Ed Russell P. G. Landeman Anderson Waco Hacine Times-Call

Paddock Re-Elected Post Chief At Banquet

Paddock is re elected post chief at a banquet with special entertainment. A by law change will be driven by a committee of Gilbert Bond and Wedum to incorporate the local post. A separate veterans interment committee Stamm Jacques and Fairbanks was named for Mountain View cemetery rules. The club’s next meeting will be run by Jeppson Lyons and Paddock with Stamm presiding in his absence.

T. E. Gilbert E. W. Bond Joe Wedum Walter Stamm Joe Jacques Earl Fairbanks Mountain View Cemetery J. C. Jeppson F. G. Lyons D. W. Paddock Commander Paddock

Father and Son Party 18 Success in Four Minute Quarters

The event featured a wheelbarrow race won by Lew Brundage and a varied program. H. M. Brundage led sports, Charles Henry chaired remaining activities, L. A. Gregory directed the training school orchestra, and Jack Barrett with Mira Booth performed. A sextet sang, W. W. Wehl spoke on Character Building, RB. F. Sill led lunch service, a popular feature.

Yesteryear Lew Brundage H. M. Brundage Charles Henry L. A. Gregory Jack Barrett Mira Booth Bill Bayerd Francia Tonney James Atkinson James McCulley Bob Watson Bruce Gilbert W. W. Wehl RB. F. Sill

High School Ag Students Launch 1930 Projects

Agricultural students at the high school begin projects for 1930 to gain experience and earn money. Boys planning further study in agriculture should confer with Mr. Williams. The livestock management class visited George Nattrass ranch where they tagged sheep and judged Rambouillet ewes.

Agricultural Department Williams George Nattrass

Fraternities Elect Their New Officers

Dillon camp of the Modern Woodmen of America elected new officers for a three year term. A. H. Sorenson was named consul Frank Lasich advisor Fred Kerr banker N P Christiansen clerk Tom Pinkerton Jr escort William Angove watchman Edgar Kennison sentry and A C Hanneman trustee.

Dillon Camp Modern Woodmen of America A. H. Sorenson Frank Lasich Fred Kerr N. P. Christiansen Tom Pinkerton, Jr William Angove Edgar Kennison A. C. Hanneman

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Beaverhead The American Legion City Hall Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra Atwater-Kent, R. C.A Temple & Silver Radios Alvin Thompson Bene Seleena Blens Dancia Bertha Basques She Estedas Donna Trolinger Seschakeens Avis Underwood Sehal Wanda Lee Atkeson Jack McLaren Presbyterian Church Herbert Shepherds Star of Beauty Bethlehem's Mary Christ Child Joseph Santa Claus ST. Luke's Lutheran BT. Rose Catholic F. X. Lechner Kerr Vandegrift Thompson Sheridan High School Sheridan Butte High Butte Central Ee Ee Renee Eeeneneeeny Dillon Man Paddock High School AG Elizabeth Rife Ince Montana Standard
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