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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1936
Page
1
Dillon lodge No. 16 A F and A M will host a Christmas party for local youngsters who might be overlooked by Santa. Over 75 invitations have been issued for the event at the Masonic hall Friday night with Old St Nik planned for a personal visit and gift bag surprises.
Irvine and Cottom of Dillon, among the largest certified seed potato growers in the United States, shipped 33 carloads this fall. State horticulturist George L. Wright said at the Montana Horticultural Society meeting that last year the firm planted 245 acres, yielding 2,635,000 pounds across 73 carloads. Seed potatoes are grown at Leadore Idaho at 6300 feet and are disease free. The fall shipments included 12 certified varieties.
Beaver Head County High School basketball veterans opened their season aiming to defend the Class B state title with a 36 to 10 victory.
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph and local manager Harold M. Snow announced reduced long distance rates for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The new daytime Christmas and New Year rates apply all day, with night and weekend rates shown after 7 p m on other days.
Three of the four leaders of the autumn quarter honor roll are Dillon students. Marguerite Collins Dorothy Davis and James Kelly earned the highest rating of three grade points per credit to share the top positions with Vernace McBroom of Elmo.
The joint installation of A. F. & A. M. officers and the Wisdom chapter of the O. E. S. was held in the Masonic temple. Harold Capehart and Ray Willey served as installing officers for the Masons. Mary Mussigbrod and Bessie Capehart for the Star. New officers include Worshipful Master Howard Hollenbeck and Worthy Matron Hattie Pomeroy.
Irving Orr has been named range supervisor for Beaverhead county under the Agricultural Conservation program announced by County Agent Bernard Williams. He will check range practices carried out by stockmen for payment under the program. Approved practices include seeding crested wheat grass development of springs digging wells and fencing. Twenty seven ranchers have had range examinations made. The American Legion and Auxiliary held a Christmas program in the Legion hall for their children. About 25 children attended. Gifts candy and a Christmas tree were shared. Cakes and ice cream were served. Members then rode through Wisdom delivering Christmas carols to homes with lights.
Dillon Elks lodge discussed a purple bubble ball for Saturday Feb 6. The event, a hit elsewhere, will feature purple balloons for attendees. Elks and their ladies only, with invited guests from nearby lodges. Planning committee includes Bechler Winn Sabolsky Lasich Stahl Sorenson Johnson. Baxter orchestra to provide music.
Merchants of Dillon report solid Christmas business with gift goods. Parking in the shopping district has been tight daily for the past two weeks, maintaining the same conditions every evening since Saturday.
A. A. Schroeder was elected high priest of Dillon chapter No 8 Royal Arch Masons at the regular Saturday night meeting in the Masonic hall. Other officers named were Harris Opp as king and Bert Megquier.
Children and young people from the Baptist Sunday school along with parents drove to Armstead for a combined party. Armstead youngsters received gifts from the Dillon group and refreshments were provided by Armstead residents.
Beautiful services mark the holiday observance in Dillon churches. Several held Christmas programs and services last Sunday with others scheduling exercises for later in the week. Grace Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its Sunday school and Christmas tree program.
Christmas carols sung by 60 Dillon Girl Scouts during the Dillon Rotary Club dinner in Wilbur cafe. The annual program featured songs directed by Mrs. Ernest Nelson with piano by Miss Loretta Anderson. K. D. Fleck chaired. guest Lansing Waldorf of Fort Peck attended.
The Dillon Examiner previews its New Year issue to report Beaverhead County's 1936 vital statistics including marriages births and deaths with questions on ages and outcomes. It promises a chronological review of major local events and state recognitions by county residents.
Joe Hermann, Beaverhead county high school graduate and Montana State College freshman, was named the 1936 winner of the Union Pacific railroad 4-H club scholarship for Beaverhead county. The selection was based on his 4-H club record and his attainment of the State Future Farmer rank.
Dillon volunteer fire department announces annual holiday dances Christmas Eve and New Year Eve at the city hall auditorium. Tomorrow Hayess Baxter and her orchestra will provide music and Frisco Baker's orchestra will play for the New Year Eve dance. Free favors will be given at the New Year event as firemen invite all to welcome 1937.
Fred Woodside a Dillon garage man and veteran pilot offered a $100 reward for the apprehension and conviction of those who fired on his plane and hangar at the local Woodside Airport. He said shots pierced the cabin glass grazed a wing and nearly punctured the gas tank raising the risk of fire. The shooter likely used a .22 caliber weapon.
Dillon Boy Scouts held a Christmas party Monday evening with prizes for best musical number and best stunt. Rattlesnake patrol won both, Mohican patrol second. Stunt: a playlet St. George and the Dragon directed by Duggan Luebben. Musical: The Three Kings with soloists Junior Conger George Bowering and J W McCracken. Candy from Beaverhead post American Legion distributed.
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