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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

3

Beavers lead at halftime in gym matchup

Beavers dominate Twin Bridges 20-6 at the half as Cashmore Fairbanks and Rolands pace scoring. Veteran Wheat and Gibbons show strong form while the squad opens another season with Coach Carl Ross. Bea verettes beat Twin Bridges girls 44-12. Students home for vacation from the State university at Missoula include listed names.

Beavers Cashmore Ace Center Fairbanks Rolands Rves Scorhonors Veter Wheat Gibbons Montana F. Gibbons Lee Carl Ross Dillon Beaverettes Twin Bridges State University At

Emery Gibson Takes Los Angeles Holiday Visit

Emery M. Gibson departed last week for Los Angeles to spend the holidays with Mrs. Gibson and their daughter.

Emery M. Gibson Los Angeles Mrs. Gibson

Jackson School Christmas Program Delights Attendees

Jackson pupils presented an excellent program on Friday evening in Jackson. The traditional Christmas tree was lit and the children were kindly remembered by Santa Claus, adding festive spirit to the event.

Jackson Santa Claus

Laphams Win Pinochle Turkey Prizes at IOOF Tourney

The sixth IOOF pinochle round drew seven tables with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lapham taking the evening turkey prizes. The event included much holiday travel as residents like Dan Pendergast and Charles Wenger prepare for Christmas and family visits to California and Missoula.

Local Lodge Masons Host Youths Event

Local lodge masons plan a youngsters program at the Masonic hall at 7 30. Guests enjoy fishing in a pond skits by training school pupils Claudia Faust dancers perform six numbers and refreshments are promised. Committees lead by Bert Megquier Sylvester Meade Matt Kay Earl Fairbanks A A Schroeder and Harris Opp organize entertainment and a Christmas tree.

Claudia Faust Masonic Hall Bert Megquier Sylvester Meade Matt Kay Earl

Dillon Spud Growers Ship 33 Carloads of Seed Potatoes

Dillon spud growers led by William L Irvine shipped 33 carloads of seed potatoes to Idaho California and Louisiana The launch includes Rose Red Bliss and other varieties The firm added two row diggers and a four row planter increasing acreage and building a 100 carload cellar Also notes Jack Barrett of Dillon Montana member of Alpha Tau Omega at the U of Minnesota and Harvey Sorenson who correctly guessed corn kernels eaten by a turkey for a Future Farmers test

Idaho California Louisiana William L. Irvine Jack Barrett Dillon Montana Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity University of Minnesota Jack Harvey Sorenson Future Farmers

Holidays Bring Visitors to Wisdom and Twin Falls

Mrs. Allen Dansie travels from Twin Falls Idaho to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Martin. Mr and Mrs S H Johnson and Mr and Mrs John Meyers dine with Mrs Marie Nelson in Wisdom. Elvin Peterson shops in Wisdom Friday. Noel Jackson returns home Monday. Jackson hospitalized in Dillon for a broken leg. Sam Melvin and Martin Jackson visit Dillon for business. Kenneth Peterson and Ben Oneal host guests Sunday. George Cottrell and Dan Van Houten of Wisdom visit Jackson residents.

Sam Peterson Melvin Peterson Martin Jackson Dillon Kenneth Peterson Ben Oneal George Cottrell Wisdom Jackson Dan van Houten A. W. Wilson

Sunday School Program by Wisdom Church Youth Shines

Misses Steffins and Bailey led a large Wisdom crowd in a Sunday evening program for the Sunday school. The children performed vocal and instrumental numbers and a Christmas tree gift was given to every attendee. Bailey leaves for Seattle and Steffins to Anaconda for Christmas visits.

Wisdom

Wisdom Woman's Club Christmas Party Gifts New House

The Wisdom Women's Club held its twenty third annual Christmas party. Members presented the new clubhouse with a set of twelve knives and forks and a card table. The rooms were decorated and guests enjoyed cards and refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs. Wallace Francis and Miss Mary Gill.

Wisdom Wisdom Women's Club Wallace Francis Mary Gill

Wisdom Ladies' Aid Plans Christmas Gifts

The Wisdom Ladies' Aid met Thursday at the Holman residence with Mesdames Fred Holman and Wilson Young hosting. Plans were made to present night gowns and bedding to a sick neighbor, and to send Christmas greetings to absent members. A fruit salad and cake service followed around 4 o'clock.

Wisdom Fred Holman Wilson Young Holman

Bridge Club Hosts and Local Family News

Bridge club members enjoyed hospitality at Mrs Wallace Francis's home Thursday afternoon with prizes won by Mrs Jack Miller and Mrs Ralph Huntley. Mrs Fritz Schonenberger returned from Butte with her infant Shirley Louise born two weeks ago at St James hospital. Mr and Mrs Ivan Shaw moved to Wisdom from the J E Shaw ranch and reside with Mr and Mrs Claud Anderson. Mr and Mrs Clark Huntley drove to Butte with their daughter Sandra Sue who injured her arm, not seriously. Mr and Mrs Ted Woodward plan to spend Christmas in Butte with Mr and Mrs E N Tebo. Miss Vera Hopkins arrived from Washington DC where she works in civil service and will spend a month in Montana before returning to the capital.

Wisdom Bridge Club Wallace Francis Jack Miller Ralph Huntley Fritz Schonenberger Butte Shirley Louise St. James Hospital Ivan Shaw J. E. Shaw Claud Anderson Clark Huntley Sandra Sue Ted Woodward E. N. Tebo Vera Hopkins Washington, D. C Miss Hopkins Montana Capitol

Local Homecoming and Holiday Trips Update

Mrs Harold Capehart and son Stewart return from Portland after six weeks with typhoid fever. Mrs Lu Snyder starts Christmas visit in Anaconda. Mrs Raymond Johnson visits from Butte. Frank McDowell undergoes treatments at Camas Hot Springs while away from his Spokane ranch.

Harold Capehart Stewart Portland Ore Lu Snyder Anaconda Raymond Johnson Butte Frank McDowell Spokane Camas Hot Springs

Local clubs host Christmas gatherings around Dillon

The Dillon community enjoyed festive events with the Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club at Mrs. Myrtle Hale's home, Claudia Faust School of Dancing pupils at their instructor's house, Entre Nous Bridge at Mrs. Bernard Williams, and other clubs meeting at St. Rose rectory and local venues. A Girls Athletic Association dance followed a Twin Bridges game.

Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club Myrtle Hale Dillon Elizabeth Winn Claudia Faust Bernard Williams Carroll Study Club St. Rose Rectory Bluebird Club Blanche Haynes Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club George F. Dart Mizpah Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Girls Athletic Association Twin Bridges

Dillon Visitors From Polaris For Mr and Mrs Earl Tash

Mr Earl Tash and Mrs Earl Tash of Polaris were visitors in Dillon yesterday, sharing time with local acquaintances during their trip.

Earl Tash Polaris Dillon

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