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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1923
Page
5
Public notice indicates the Examiner’s business matters and address details under the Act of March 3, 1879. The notice includes dated reference September 20, 1902 and mentions Governor or district administration handling the letters.
From page one Dillon residents report life in California towns. Armond Hood drives a Long Beach truck, William Callaway stays with his brother Jim, W W Sheppard eyes Los Angeles sight seeing cars, Albert Gelhaus works for an auto firm, W W Hudson brokers real estate in Long Beach. Lovell recounts nearly drowning after being swept by a huge wave while bathing.
The Beaverhead Motors Company lists a lightly used 1028 Chevrolet model marked as 18 tf, indicating minimal running condition and low mileage for sale to interested buyers.
The Gimble residence hosted a delightful dinner dance last week for Senator and Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker. A well appointed dinner preceded lively dancing through the serving of courses and after, with guests enjoying the evening.
Five high school boys Tom Harris Walter Foster Frank Hunsaker Hugh Scully and Phillip Lovell will host a dance at City Hall Auditorium next Saturday evening. The venue will feature oriental decorations and a twenty two dance program. Patrons include Mr and Mrs W T Scully Mr and Mrs I F Hunsaker Mr and Mrs Maynard Lovell Mr and Mrs R E H Foster Miss Mary Harris and Miss Velma Phillips.
Mrs H Gimble and Miss Clara Plant hosted a Halloween dinner last Friday for many ladies and gentlemen. The Gimble rooms were decorated in Halloween style and a four course dinner was served. A Pinochio game followed with seven tables, Mrs W H Keller winning for the ladies and C H Gilbert scoring highest for the gentlemen.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Ewing welcomed a group of young people to a Hallowe en bridge party at their ranch home. A second card party is planned for tonight by the Ewings.
Mr and Mrs Lee McCracken extended delightful hospitality to many friends last Thursday evening at a dinner party followed by a game of auction bridge.
Mrs Boss Emerick hosts his bridge group this afternoon. The Woman s auxiliary of St James Episcopal church plans a meeting tomorrow at Miss Bertha Huber s home with members bringing blue boxes. Theta enjoyed time with Miss Jean Bishop. The Two Bit club meets next Thursday evening at Mrs Forrest Bayerd s home. Mrs George Lovell s bridge club meets next Wednesday evening at Mrs Ww Stephenson s home. The Pinochlé club will be entertained tonight at the host home.
Mrs Archie hosts Busy Bee club on Wednesday afternoon. Bitter Root, Jolly, St Rose guilds and North Side Country club held gatherings with members and guests. Sunday Supper club, recently formed, enjoyed dinner and pinochle with Mr and Mrs Barrett and others.
Mrs. L. L. Montgomery spent several days in Dillon from Wisdom. Miss Kate Sullivan arrived in Dillon from the east with Mrs. David Sullivan and the group later joined by Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Frank Nelson, and Miss Lorene Nelson. The party, after spending time in Denver and Salt Lake, arrived in Dillon yesterday.
Mrs Elmer Dunn arrives from southern California Thursday to visit her mother for a few weeks. The Montana Auto Supply Co 1868 advertises a complete line of automobile accessories as suitable Christmas presents.
The Dramatic Club at the college will stage Clyde Fitch comedy Her Own Way on December 14. Hila Free stars as Georgiana Carley with Kenneth Cosgrove Walter Stephan Janet Carson and Alice Cosgrove among the four children, who carry most of Act 1. Cast is nearly complete with two roles remaining.
The college library will open from seven to nine each weekday evening for students and Dillon residents. The program will continue while patronage justifies it or until extreme cold strains the heating plant.
The college auditorium hosted the opening Hallowe'en stunts for the annual party program. A short play titled The Devil's Judgment was performed as part of the evening's entertainment.
Juniors offered a solo dance and a pantomime drama while seniors presented song pantomime and a Halloween dance. A new faculty production called My Picture Album contrasted old and new staff. Guests toured a ghost walk to the recreation hall, then enjoyed dancing and games. Prizes went to Edna Hubell for most characteristic, Lillian Lodge for prettiest, and Goldie Colé for funniest costumes. Doughnuts and elder were served.
The 1923 24 season is being arranged by Coach Fairbanks and the Collegemen. A schedule is in preparation and games may be arranged with Bozeman Butte Polytechnic Mount St Charles and Montana Wesleyan. Lennon is captain.
The Forest Reserve lent pictures were shown in the college auditorium on Wednesday evening as a tryout for the new moving picture machine. The first film depicted an ice carnival and winter sports in Alaska, while the second was a pre-
A report highlights scenes along the Royal George route in Colorado. The piece notes landscape features and notable stops, detailing local landmarks and travel impressions.
Mrs R W Boone reports the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs E I Sampson of San Francisco on Monday. The item notes the couple’s prior connection to Miss Phyllis Knapp of Hunt.
Returns to Dillon C H Niblack, a well known Dillon merchant, who has been a patient at Murray hospital in Butte and at Hunter's Hot Springs, returned home Sunday and is greatly improved.
A brief item notes a Dillon event involving a well known local figure and transfers. Details are limited but indicate a marriage or ceremony and the presence of a Dillon resident.
Married last week to Miss Minnie Kane of this city. Theta To Meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs. 8, B. Davis. Hobnob Club to be entertained Friday at Mrs. Herbert Wheat’s home. New luncheon cloth line offered, four napkins for $1.00. Miss Mille Adams, 13-16.
At a Legion meeting in Dillon it was decided the American Legion will organize Armistice Day events. If weather allows a morning parade will begin the celebration with patriotic exercises at City Hall. A football game is expected in the afternoon and a dance will close the day in the evening.
Beaverhead Motors promotes several good buys in used Ford vehicles. The note lists available pre owned models with emphasis on value and selection for buyers seeking economical options.
Chicken pie dinner at the Methodist church in Dillon next Tuesday November 6 from 5 to 8 pm. Adults 75 cents, children 85 cents. Also notes a fine array of pattern hats brought by Mrs. Anna Hart.
The owner of an automobile always wishes for new equipment for the car. Such gifts make the ideal present. Montana Auto Supply Co, a 18 tf.
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