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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1927
Page
8
Apples and crab apples 48 lbs at 2 50 per box 3.00 plum 20 lbs at 1 80 green tomatoes 40 lbs at 2 40 Italian prunes 50 lbs at 3 50 Delivered by insured parcel post prepaid Twin Falls Idaho 5 21 year
Mrs C W Robison plans to leave Saturday morning for Montreal and then France to attend the National Convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary as Montana's national committee woman. She served last year in that role.
The Lewistown Democrat News notes a woman received added recognition for her activities and interest in the organization by being appointed assistant secretary of the national organization during the convention in Paris.
Great Falls report notes Lindbergh and other aviators at the Montana State Fair using Powerized gasoline after Sabin Service Station of Bozeman won the contract. The award cited refinery proximity and proven performance with Montana aviators over years. Earl T. Vance, a state pioneer aviator, has long used Powerized fuel in his flights.
Spokane based Standard Silver-Lead Mining company works two eight man shifts at the Donovan property in Chinaman Gulch near Donovan station. The firm also develops promising holdings above Ten-Mile house on the road to Elkhorn. Discoverers were D. W. Erwin and Hurley Leach. Charles Hussey secured a lease after favorable engineer and representative reports.
Dillon residents journeyed to Butte Monday to view Col. Lindbergh. The list includes Frank Sweeney, Elza Smiths, Nina Smith, Orin Babb, Marie and Anastacia Boger, Ed Boger, Emily Olsep, Warren Stone Jr., Charles Oberem, Judge H J Rodgers, Henry Rodgers Jr, William Lloyd, Brownie Paddock, A F Waldorf family, Jane Waldorf, Nels Sorenson, Corliss Fairchild, Dan Henneberry, Bill Bading, Walter Vance, Verena Vance, Leonard Innes, Joe Jaques, R Ochain, E H Casterline, John Holm, Dick Cosgrove, Otto Adams family and many others.
Miss Elsa Telin daughter of Mrs Mose Smythe of Blaine wed Far num Mayo son of Mrs John Summers of Harrison. Rev Lewis of Ennis officiated at the Jeffers church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Clarence Decker. Couple honeymooned at Bear Trap and will live in Harrison where the groom ranches. The bride is known in Dillon for schooling and teaching in Harrison.
Mrs Nellie Graeter and Mr John Holm were married last Sunday at the Baptist church with Rev Annon officiating. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs B S Patterson, Dillon residents. The newlyweds and their escorts left by afternoon train for Butte to attend the Lindbergh celebration and then Helena.
Five years of employment noted for a veteran ice dealer at S and Patterson, highlighting long tenure with the firm.
It is learned that H C Crittenden former Dillon Examiner manager and appeal dentist has joined the Benedicts. He married Annie Louise Horton of San Francisco on June 18 and the couple reside in Salt Lake City. Prior to marriage he lived in Black Forest Nevada.
The North Side Country Club will be entertained next Tuesday by Mrs Clayton Schuler in a social gathering. The event is planned as a hosted visit with Mrs Schuler speaking and mingling with members.
A series of local residents announce their returns from travels and teaching assignments. Miss Julia Anderson came back from Los Angeles after vacationing with friends. Miss Anna Bauman will resume teaching at Lima after a Portland visit. Miss Olga Guidic departs for Wenatchee to teach again, and Miss Vivian Johnson plans to teach in McGill Nevada after touring Great Falls.
Roy Herndon has been appointed deputy in the district court clerk’s office by Clerk Fred Rife to replace Walter Stamm who left to join First National Bank after Henry C. Wyatt’s resignation. Stamm served three years as deputy. Herndon, a well known Dillon man, has worked for Waldorf company. Mr and Mrs Henry Wyatt left for Seattle where Wyatt will be business manager of a boys private school.
Dr RD Curry dentist lists offices in the Telephone block rooms 3 4 and Telephone number 355 with a residence phone reference in this directory snippet.
The feature packed exhibition drew in four district booths plus a Parent-Teachers association display for children. The success spurred growing demand for a county fair next year and highlighted original and charming exhibits throughout the show.
The Dillon floral exposition showcased booths from East Side, North and South Dillon, Beaverhead Forest, and West Side. Exhibits featured bouquets of golden glow, nasturtiums, cosmos, gladiolas, petunias, and more, with prizes awarded for vegetables and flowers. Mrs. George Opp led with nearly 50 flower varieties. L. H. Rumbaugh won best vegetable display. prizes also honored lawn care and gardening efforts.
Helena Stephenson takes top honors in the opening day of the fair day air race. Plans include transferring the Dillon built Hughes plane to Stephenson for the New York Spokane derby with a Dillon pilot set to depart for New York after final factory admittments at Troy.
Dillon man killed near Whitehall. body brought to Dillon Thursday morning after incident. The report continues from Page 1 with details of the event and discovery.
A longtime Dillon resident Mrs. Provost died Wednesday after treatment in Butte and a recent operation followed by a stroke. Born February 10 1864 in Belmont Missouri she had lived in Dillon about thirty seven years. Survived by daughter Mrs Beulah MacGregor Stevensville son Emery Pulver Dillon sister Mrs Frank Blair Grant and other Idaho relatives. Funeral Saturday Brundage chapel with Rev Ernest E Loft Presbyterian officiating. Buried Mountain View cemetery.
The Beaverhead county eighth grade graduates campaign with D P Thurber and Mr Peterson as the Montana State Normal College opens fall term next week. Enrollment totals 433 with 280 in the junior high and 153 in the primary. Sun Charles Henry expects more registrations before week end. Dillon merchants will meet trains to provide free transport for incoming students.
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