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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1939

Page

4

Dillon News Roundup Sees Local Visits and Deaths

Mrs W D Ross and Mrs Justin Brunadge return from Los Angeles after their mother Mrs Jack Barrett dies. Many locals visit Dillon including Miss Doris Errol, Miss Dorothy Carlstrom, and Tom Lynch. An electric sign for the Dillon Masonic bodies is installed at the hall. Several residents travel to California and Idaho for family matters while officials attend meetings in Helena.

W. D. Ross Justin Brunadge Los Angeles Jack Barrett Barrett May Sprinkle Mill Point Syrena Sprinkle Frank Marchesseau Polaris Dillon Ralph Streb Tom Connor Melrose Doris Errol Butte Dorothy Carlstrom Missoula Bert Orr, Jr William O’connor Monida Tom Lynch Vic Westergard Joe Lynch California Donald R. Tash Barrett Hospital Richard Evans H. G. Marriott Roberts Idaho James Guidici Bobby Fort Peck Harry Lapham Jackson Martin C. Jackson L. Burles Westinghouse Paul Temple Leonard Schulz Helena

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Paris E Wells D D minister announces Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 with the sermon entitled Christian Positives. A Young People's meeting is set for 7:30 and the Spiritual Life group meets with Mrs Carhartt on Monday at 3:00 p m. The Examiner is your official County Paper.

Paris E. Wells D. D Spiritual Life Group Carhartt

Equalization Board Pow­er Over Tax Property Values

A Montana senate taxation committee report says the board of equalization has sole constitutional power to value property for taxes, limiting legislative control. The seven of nine members note the board can fix utility values and cannot be constrained in any matter. Senators signing include Drumheller, Mann, Angvick, Campbell, Arnold, and Hammond.

Board of Equalization Montana Senate Taxation Committee Senate Equalization Board Railroad and Public Service Commission Drumheller Glacier Mann Big Horn Angvick Sheridan Campbell Missoula Arnold Stillwater Hammond Wibaux

Baptist evangelist shares Asia jungle mission experiences

The Rev. W. A. Phillips, director of evangelism for the Rocky Mountain Baptist Association, described jungle life among Assam headhunters at a Baptist Men's club gathering. He outlined his talks at the church this week on transforming power of Jesus while previewing Gaza headhunter photos. He also speaks to the Ladies Aid on The Women of India with a Sunday service at 11 a.m.

W. A. Phillips Baptist Church of the Rocky Mountain Area Assam India Baptist Men’s Club Ted Wright Baptist Church Jesus Gaza Ladies Aid Women of

House Kills Nearly Two Dozen Measures In Session

The House of Representatives rejected about twenty measures in a single session. Items defeated included granting county employees Saturday afternoons off and funding for a Great Falls deaf and blind school building. Also vetoed were changes to metals mine and coal mining tax laws, highway wage rules, and penalties for drunken driving.

House of Representatives Deaf and Blind School Great Falls

Marriage of Martin McMenomey in Santa Ana

Martin McMenomey formerly of Armstead wed Mrs Edna Hoggins in Santa Ana California on Tuesday January 24 according to notice from Mrs C D Hocking formerly of this city. He has been living in California recently.

Martin McMenomey Armstead Santa Ana Calif Edna Hoggins C. D. Hocking McMenomey California

Dillon Charity Ball Promises Large Attendance At City Hall

The Dillon PTA will host its annual charity ball next Saturday night in the city hall auditorium. Proceeds benefit food and medical care for needy children. Mrs. Fred Chapman chairs the committee and reports strong advance ticket sales. A canteen will operate during the dance with provisions donated by local merchants.

Dillon Parent Teachers Association City Hall Fred Chapman

Masquerade Ball Sets Mask Rule at City Hall

Dillon volunteer fire department hosts its Washingtons Birthday masquerade ball at city hall on Feb 22. Committee in charge includes C M Casterline Harold Murray and H L Tolley. Guests enjoyed a chicken dinner at Roselle Cabins Armstead with Elmer Gordon Alma Olsen and Florence Giudici among the winners.

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Washington Clarence Crane, Jr Roselle Armstead Elmer Gordon Alma Olsen Florence Giudici Clarence Crane

George Clemow Hosts Theatre Party for Birthday

George Clemow, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Clemow of Jackson, entertained many young friends at a theatre party Sunday to celebrate his birthday. After the show, guests were served refreshments at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Clemow.

George Clemow Tom Clemow Jackson Elizabeth Clemow

Card Party Hosted by Mrs Evans Burrell

Mrs Evans Burrell entertained guests at a card party held at her home last Friday evening. Mrs Elsie Crouch powered the high score while Mrs Douglas Bourquin held the low. Refreshments were served.

Romersa Hosts Birthday Dinner for Edmund Olson

Dr and Mrs W J Romersa entertained at a birthday dinner last Thursday evening for Edmund Olson. Places were laid for eleven.

W. J. Romersa Edmund Olson

Local club notices from Beaverhead region

Beaverhead chapter D A R met yesterday at regent Mrs. Willey’s home. Theta was entertained by Mrs. Gilbert. Section One of Better Homes club met with Mrs. Ed Lloyd. Mrs. Stephan hosted M. M. club luncheon. St Rose guild to be entertained by Mrs. Nelson Feb 16. L D S Relief society met at Mrs. Warner’s home. Miss Ann Carroll hosted Junior auxiliary Friday night.

H. M. Warner Ann Carroll

Birch Creek man victim heart attack funeral held

The funeral for a Birch Creek man who died of a heart attack was held Friday afternoon at Brundage chapel with Rev. J. A. Meeke of Grace Methodist church officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.

Birch Creek Brundage Chapel J. A. Meeke Grace Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery

Old friendship story marked by farewell at Sam Patterson’s funeral

Sam Patterson, beloved in Dillon for his gift of friendship, dies at an old age. The town pauses three hours of business as friends and locals bid farewell. George Botts, longtime confidant, sings a verse added to Lead Kindly Light and pledges eternal friendship. State Historian John B. Ritch, Helena, Montana, signs.

Sam Patterson Dillon Sam Withal George Botts George John B. Ritch Helena Montana

Scott Addresses Club Dinner With Character Analysis

The intellectuals including statesmen, bankers and executives attended a club dinner where Scott praised character analysis as the most interesting study and essential to business relations. Guests included Percy Frazier, Jere Morris, and William Tait February high school representative.

Percy Frazier Butte Jere Morris William Tait

Beaverhead Weather and Winter Preparations Highlight Dillon Report

The region reports a grip of winter with crews like Pocatello’s strong and Billings’ Strong escaping in a jury. Trucks arrived in Dillon for repairs while stockmen sheltered herds and flocks with ample feed. Temperatures are slowly rising today.

Beaverhead Strong Pocatello Tim Strong Billings Dillon

County Weekly Digest Announces Two Dollar Annual

The notice proclaims a complete weekly survey of county happenings for a two dollar yearly subscription. It highlights broad local coverage and regular updates across county events.

Three Forks Also Victim Of Beavers

Three Forks led 4-3 in the first quarter and 11-10 at halftime as Beavers struggled with passing and shooting. Smith fueled a 27-20 third quarter run for Dillon, while Burgess delivered solid play in the second half. Whitehall, bent on revenge, will meet the Beavers Friday night at Whitehall following a repeat of last week’s second-half rally.

Three Forks Beavers Smith Dillon Burgess Whitehall Trojans

Bulldogs to Clash With Polyquin

Beav erhead fans urged to attend as two fast games unfold Thursday and Friday night with half the gate receipts donated to the national infantile paralysis foundation. Proceeds support the cause and boost local support for Beaverhead basketball.

Beaverhead

Maynard gets three years for assault

Maynard was sentenced to three years after a shooting in which a bullet grazed Lyons. He was arrested soon after and held at the county jail. John Schooley, sought by Beaverhead officers on a felony charge, was arrested in Mountain Home Arkansas and will be returned to Dillon after extradition papers are secured.

Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club Totem Cafe Celena Mares Claudia Faust E. E. Hazel W. H. Stephan Independent Woman Elizabeth Winn Lyons Maynard John Schooley Beaverhead Mountain Home Ark Paul H. Temple Dillon

Miss Esther Judge Visits Missoula Family This Weekend

Miss Esther Judge of Missoula spent the week end with her mother Mrs Mary Judge and sister Mrs Bert Orr Jr during a family visit in Montana.

Esther Judge Missoula Mary Judge Bert Orr, Jr

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