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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1939

Page

4

Landers and Ferris Wed in Butte Ceremony

Miss Betty Landers of Butte and Edgar F Ferris of Dillon were married last Wednesday at St Marys parish in Butte. The Rev Father Nolan officiated in the presence of immediate family. Attendants were Miss Catherine Landers and Robert Lambert. They will reside in Dillon after a Salt Lake City honeymoon.

Betty Landers Butte Edgar F. Ferris Dillon St. Mary’s Parish Father Nolan Catherine Landers Robert Lambert Leadore Idaho

Dillon Couple Quietly Wed in Butte Ceremony

Miss Jean Bennett and Joe Thompson, well known in Dillon, were married in Butte last Friday with Judge McNamara officiating. The bride’s mother Mrs. Ruth Kelly and Gil Dangelo attended. After a wedding trip they plan to live in Twin Bridges.

Jean Bennett Joe Thompson Dillon Butte Judge McNamara Ruth Kelly Gil Dangelo Twin Bridges

Nine Year Old Birthday Party Hosted by Miss Pettit

Miss Marjorie Pettit daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pettit hosted a party last Wednesday afternoon for her ninth birthday. Guests included Mary Drgane Loraine Drgane Ar della Lanner Marjorie Hanson Betty Sorenson Dorothy Seybold Jo Ann Rice Eunice Parsell Jay O Leary Dick McCracken Jean Staudenmeyer and Mary Lou Stroeder with games and refreshments.

Marjorie Pettit George Pettit Mary and Loraine Drgane Ardella Lanner Marjorie Hanson Betty Sorenson Dorothy Seybold Jo Ann Rice Eunice Parsell Jay O'Leary Dick McCracken Jean Staudenmeyer Mary Lou Stroeder

Beaverhead County Teacher Marries in Missoula Church

Miss Ruby Rogness a Beaverhead County High School instructor and Weldon R. Martin were wed last Saturday at St. Pauls Lutheran in Missoula with Rev. E R Jacobson officiating. Attendants were Miss Ethel Anderson and William Martin. The couple then went to Seattle for university summer study.

Ruby Rogness Beaverhead County Weldon R. Martin St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Missoula E. R. Jacobson Ethel Anderson William Martin Seattle Martin University of Washington

Milk Maid of Tomorrow Demonstrates Giant Microscope

Ruth Clarke operates a giant model of a microscope on display in the Sealtest Building at the New York World's Fair. The exhibit highlights the Seartest System of dairy product testing.

Ruth Clarke

Teaching in Montana Schools Continues

A fragment notes ongoing teaching in Montana schools. No further details are provided about the district, dates, or individuals involved.

Guest Day Observed at Dillon Country Club Event

Last Sunday Dillon Country Club held a guest day where each member could invite a friend. The event highlighted social activity and club fellowship among members and guests.

Dillon Country Club

Lutheran Ladies Aid Guests at Keenan Ranch

Mrs J H Keenan hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid at her ranch last Thursday afternoon. Mrs R C Chandler and Mrs Harry Graves will entertain the Presbyterian Manse society next Thursday afternoon at the church parlors.

J. H. Keenan Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Presbyterian Manse Society R. C. Chandler Harry Graves

State to Probe Peyote Bean Use by Indians in Montana

The Montana state board of health, per secretary Dr. W F Cogswell, begins an investigation into the use of Peyote beans by Indians for ceremonial stimulant use. A similar survey will run in states with Indian reservations. Previous bills to legalize sale or transport of peyote beans were rejected by the last legislature.

State Board of Health Montana W. F. Cogswell Cogswell Indian Affairs Committee State and Provincial Health Authorities of North America Association

Sportsmen Elect Rohlffs as Head of Southeastern Montana Association

Bill Rohlffs of Park City was chosen president at the Southeastern Montana Sportsmen's association spring meeting in Billings. The 11 rod and gun clubs urged the state fish and game commission to adopt provisions of the Pittman Robinson act if the commission holds authority.

Southeastern Montana Sportsmen’s Association Bill Rohlffs Park City Billings State Fish and Game Commission

Move for Wheeler as President Gains

J. B. Clements vice chairman of the democratic state central committee says Sen. B. K. Wheeler is among the top three for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination. Returning from a tour of Washington New York Chicago and Minneapolis he cites Wheeler as a leading Senate influence and the favored nominee in conversations with national party leaders.

J. B. Clements Democratic State Central Committee Sen. B. K. Wheeler United States Washington, D. C New York City Chicago Minneapolis Clements Wheeler Senate

Officers of B P W Begin Terms

Delegates to the convention are Miss Forester and Mrs. Thibadeau with Berniece Metlen and Dora Smith as alternates.

B.P.W Miss Forester Thibadeau Berniece Metlen Dora Smith

Davis Attends Royalty Reception at Campus Prom

Seagren of Butte serves as general chairman of the prom with Bob Holloran of Dillon directing decorations for the event.

Seagren Butte Bob Holloran Dillon

Eye Sight Specialist at Andrus Hotel Saturday

Dr H H Scarborough eye sight specialist will be at the Andrus Hotel on Saturday June 3rd. He offers a correction method claimed to relieve headaches and dizziness and bring eye comfort and satisfaction.

H. H. Scarborough Andrus Hotel

Supreme Court rules Montana summons serve out of state residents

The state supreme court held that Montanans who move to another state remain subject to a 1937 law designating the secretary of state as attorney in fact for serving motor vehicle related summons. Judge Ralph L. Arnold upheld denial of a motion to quash in a car crash suit brought by Stanley Thompson after he relocated to Arizona.

State Supreme Court Montana Secretary of State Ralph L. Arnold Missoula County Stanley Thompson Arizona

State Livestock Board Sets Helena Meeting June 8

The advisory board of the state livestock sanitary department will meet in Helena June 8 to outline next year's program. Dr. W J Butler, state veterinarian and executive secretary, says the commission will continue its Bangs disease campaign in cattle as funds allow.

State Livestock Sanitary Department Helena W. J. Butler

Montana Milk Proves Superior in State Tests

Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinarian and secretary of the milk control board announced after examining samples from about 3000 dairies that Montana milk is second to none. He credited cattle health regulation and prompt delivery to consumers for the top rating.

W. J. Butler State Milk Control Board Montana

Montana highway crews surge toward summer peak

Montana highway contractors employed 825 men in early May with state highway engineer Don A. McKinnon predicting the payroll will near double by the summer peak. April saw 646 men. 96 percent of workers are Montana residents.

Montana Don A. McKinnon

County Bonds Case Brought to Test Law Authority

The Supreme Court considers Siegfreit s challenge to Carbon county issuing 94450 bonds to retire warrants. J C F Siegfridt of Red Lodge argues the new law allowing counties to issue such bonds is unconstitutional, while the case tests a recent legislative provision.

Supreme Court J. C. F. Siegfreidt Red Lodge Carbon County Siegfriedt

Montana Medical Association to hear national president

At the Montana Medical Association annual convention in Butte June 28 29 and 30 Dr Rock Sleyster of Wauwatosa Wisconsin president of the National Medical Association will address the gathering. It marks the third time the state group has hosted the national president. Dr J C McGregor of Great Falls is state president and Dr Harold W Gregg of Butte is president elect.

Montana Medical Association Butte Rock Sleyster Wauwatosa Wisconsin National Medical Association J. C. McGregor Great Falls Harold W. Gregg

State buys road oil contracts awarded for 1 219 000 gallons

State Purchasing Agent I S McQuitty awarded road oil contracts for the upcoming season totaling 1 219 000 gallons. The Independent Sales company of Billings the Home Oil and Refining company of Great Falls the Yale Oil company of Billings and the Hart Refinery of Missoula are the recipient firms.

I. S. McQuitty State Highway Department Independent Sales Company of Billings Home Oil and Refining Company of Great Falls Yale Oil Company Hart Missoula

Part IE Sunbeam Swing and Related Acts

A program list for a matinée in Training School Auditorium includes Esther Ann Schmittroth and a chorus with multiple soloists and ensembles such as Swingtime Blues and Polka Capriccioso. The event features vocal, dance, and instrumental numbers with no admission charge on Friday afternoon, June 2.

Esther Ann Schmittroth Little Old Holland Ellen Joe Stroéder Marilyn McMannis Louise Piazzola Donna Lee Wheelbarger Lois Gowen Rosemary Tyro Betty Lou Christensen W.o Daryl Bonnie Jeanne Bourquin Veeco Donna Trolinger Virginia Tovey Donna Talent Miriam Morse Peggy Lou Sutherland Toreador Phyllis Koontz Ferdinand Martha Kay Stroeder Marguerite Johnson Mary Lou Stroeder Daryl Bennett Air de Ballet Marcheta McMenomey Rift Tire Dorina Trolinger Sunbeam Swings Acc Ensemble Training School

New Laws Compiled By Boise Expert Ready for Distribution

Carl Kitchen of Boise Idaho says laws passed by the last legislature will be annotated for Montana Idaho and Utah. The annotations show all changes in state laws including amended repealed or augmented sections.

Carl Kitchen Boise Idaho Montana Utah

Quake Insurance Premiums Fade After 1935 Earthquakes

State Auditor John J. Holmes reports a steep decline in earthquake insurance in Montana from 1935 to 1938. Helena led purchases with premiums dropping from 17 864 dollars in 1935 to 295 dollars in 1938, with 1 528 dollars in 1936 and 1 796 dollars in 1937.

John J. Holmes Helena

University Head Speaks at High School Graduation

The article notes high school graduation exercises with valedictorian honors shared by Tower and Joan Fuller. Arthur Chris Tensen, active in band, debate, dramatics, and honor societies, is highlighted among the graduates. Diplomas were presented by R. M. Barrett as the program featured the orchestra conducted by L A Gregory and the girls triple trio under Mary Castles.

Arthur Christensen Tower National Forensic League University of Montana Joan Fuller R. M. Barrett Board of Trustees L. A. Gregory Mary Castles

Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges Convene and Exemplify Work

ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH LODGES ARE TO CONVENE at 6 30 o clock after which Diana lodge of Dillon will exemplify work in the Rebekah degree at the IO CF hall Concluding event is a joint social session at the city hall decorated for the occasion by members of Diana lodge.

Diana Lodge of Dillon Rebekah I.0.c.f City Hall Diana Lodge

Dillon Elks Plan Flag Day Exercises

The Dillon Elks prepare for Flag Day ceremonies led by officers and a committee of Oscar Griffith chairman Carl Anderson Harold Murray David Hier and Norman Giles organizing the ritual.

Dillon Elks Oscar Griffith Carl Anderson Harold Murray David Hier Norman Giles

Graduation Week Opens at College

Graduation week events unfold with a candlelight procession and college sing Tuesday night, followed by a Wednesday morning commencement in the Normal auditorium. Activities Tuesday include the training school commencement at 2:30, art exhibit from 2 to 5, a reception 3 to 5, college sing at 8:15, candlelight procession at 9:15, and a final dance at 9:45. The forty second annual commencement occurs at 10 a.m. Wednesday with President Lynn B. McMullen delivering the address.

Gan Anne Clark Nina McCafferty Bob Hamilton Selma Jahnke Training School College and Training School Normal College Recreation Hall Pres Lynn B. McMullen Eastern Montana Normal School

Registered Shoot Set at Dillon Club Pending PTLA Date

The Dillon club affiliates with the PTLA and will hold a registered shoot here with the date to be confirmed. In practice against Sunday, Herman Peterson led at 95x100 while P Schwab 90x100 and C Boyer 89x100 followed. other scores were Y Smith 67x75 H Johnson 54x75 W Westergard 46x50 B Emerick 39x50 R Forrester 47x50 J Brundage 17x25.

P.lt.a Dillon Club Herman Peterson P. Schwab C. Boyer R. Smith H. Johnson W. Westergard B. Emerick R.forrester J. Brundage

Concert Offered by T. S. Pupils

The program features solos by Haesche Louise Bonnefield and Giovannina Cardinale with pieces including Young Werner's Parting Song Lily Polka and Petite Pastorale plus a Part II with Springtime Waltz Siesta and Manitou. An orchestral finale includes the Indian dance and other works by Nessler Vandercook Painter Drake and Adams.

Haesche Louise Bonnefield Young Werner Nessler Giovannina Cardinale Lily Vandercook Bob Quackenbush Paul Painter Joe Taylor Adams Siesta Isaac Manitou Drake

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