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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1923
Page
11
A dated fragment from September 20, 1902, notes a second-rate letter and references the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. It directs all letters concerning the internal department or business management to be addressed to THE DILLON EXAMINER.
The Examiner reports the Dillon men motored to Virginia City for Elks initiation ceremonies with locals Harry Gimble Harry Banks Fred Inglost Sherman Hughes and Soo Wikidal attending. Reports from ranchers say Roy Walsh seen near Badger Pass fleeing death row. blizzard hampers pursuit. A marriage license was issued to Ray Ramirez and Rebecca Lancaster of Salmon Idaho amid a two week lapse in local licenses.
White Star Transfer Company offers light and heavy hauling and quick transfers to all city areas. Drayage of all kinds. James Cunningham proprietor. Telephone 290 or 52-W.
The Women’s class of the Presbyterian church and their husbands were delightedly entertained last Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Jean Bishop.
A group of young girls gathered Friday evening at the Scully home on Kentucky Avenue for a Hallowe en party. The rooms were festively decorated with Halloween motifs and refreshments followed a round of games. Guests wore masks and guessed character costumes, providing fun and amusement. Hostesses included Beryl Scully Thelma Talent Helen Hoffman and Nanabeth Smith.
Mrs. George Gosman hosted a stag dinner for her husband last Monday. A formal meal and Pinochhlo entertainment followed the surprise birthday celebration.
The Dillon Fire Department will host a Hallowe'en dance at City Hall next Thursday evening. Music will be provided by the Baxter Tonrey Orchestra.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Ewing announce two Halloween parties to be held this week at the Ewing ranch home located north of the city. Both events invite friends and neighbors to celebrate in seasonal fashion.
Mrs J H Gilbert hosted a well attended Dillon gathering for Mrs Hazelbaker the fiancée of Senator Frank A Hazelbaker and former Helena social favorite. Guests were welcomed by Mrs J E Morse and others with American Beauty roses decorating the rooms. Musical numbers were performed by Mrs Norman Gilbert and Mr and Mrs Louis P Tello.
Mrs Frank A Hazelbaker was honored at a Saturday afternoon luncheon hosted by Mrs W B Hartwig at her home on the west side. The event featured arrangements of large pink blooms and was described as a gracious compliment to the guest.
A guest received a high score of the afternoon and was presented with a box of pure linen handkerchiefs. The guest also received a handsome hand embroidered guest towel as a keepsake from the event.
The Pinochle club hosted by Mrs Henry Gleed and the Two Bit club guesting Mrs Hiram Brundage are among events. The M M club gathered at Mrs R J Dansie, while the Delta Phi chapter hosts at Mrs Clark Anderson's ranch. Various bridge and missionary groups announce upcoming meetings and guest speakers.
Mrs Clarence Moore arrived Saturday from Butte for a weekend visit with relatives before returning to Harlowton. Miss Clara Plant returned from the east last Friday. Mrs Marvin visits Dillon from California, staying with her daughter Mrs Jay Holtz. Mrs Norman Gilbert and her young son spend the week in Dillon from Alder. Georgia and Bertie Mathews were in Butte for the weekend. several others traveled to Butte or Wisdom for visits. Knights of Birmingham initiation for Senator Hazelbaker in Wisdom. Theta hosts next Tuesday at Miss Jean Bishop’s home. Shakespeare Club meets at St James Rectory. St James guild hosted by Mrs T E Gilbert. Emery Smith in Butte. Leonard Brundage from Monida. H C Wakefield and Victor McKay visit Dillon from Ennis. Z A Falkner Idaho Falls livestock buyer visits. Hugh Nelson returns from Sterling Alberta. Mrs Frank Nelson and Miss Lor e Nelson head to Denver to join others returning east. Mr and Mrs John Gelhaus and two daughters with Miss Tessie Degan spend Sunday in Melrose.
The proclamation traces America's educational ideal from colonial colleges to universal schooling. It emphasizes education as essential for clergy, civil magistrates, and the citizenry in a self governing republic, asserting that sovereignty rests with the people who must be educated.
President Calvin Coolidge proclaims National Education Week for November 18 and urges federal state and local cooperation with civic and religious groups to strengthen educational facilities. He emphasizes lifelong learning and public support for a broader national culture and freedom through education.
Two major Butte department stores, Hennessy and Connell, announce consolidation preserving both store identities while moving operations to the Hennessy building. The new Hennessy Connell aims to be a top northwest retailer with expansive stock and nationwide buying power. Sensational sales will reduce more than 3 million dollars of fall and winter merchandise as the stores merge and stocks are refreshed. Western Montana and out-of-town shoppers are anticipated to attend the event, with sale details appearing in ads.
Washington D C Motor vehicle registration in Montana reached 63 950 by July 1 with 57 000 private passenger cars and 6 950 motor trucks and commercial cars. Revenues totaled 656 459 25 with 73 325 64 for road work. One Montanan in every line owns an auto, up 11 300 from last year.
Dr H H Scarborough, eye specialist, will speak at the Andrus Hotel in Dillon on Tuesday October 30. His original methods promise relief for headaches dizziness and eye defects.
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