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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1928

Page

8

Two Bridge Parties at Mrs Guebben Home

Two bridge events were hosted at Mrs. Thomas E. Guebben's residence last week with a Tuesday luncheon and Thursday dinner. Guests included Mrs. Goodwin, T. Paul, and Mrs. Chapman amid fall flowers. Mrs. R. J. Dansie won the progressive bridge with a high score and received an opalescent glass pitcher.

Thomas E. Guebben Luebben Goodwin T. Paul Chapman Eckhoff Bozeman Montana College R. J. Dansie

Engagement Announced at Country Inn Dinner

Miss Bernice Hirschman and Mr. Harry Eckhoff become engaged at a richly decorated Country Inn dinner hosted by Mrs. Sylvester Hirschman. Guests noted a diamond betrothal ring, five course service, and a planned early year wedding as Hirschman, a Dillon native, has taught locally.

Bernice Hirschman Harry Eckhoff Sven Sylvester Hirschman Dorothy Hirschman Peggy Dansie Hirschman Bernice Ao R. J. Danale Afton Lloyd Verona ‘Smith Jeanette Watt Lucille Carter Lambert Eliel Glenna Vance Alfred Cashmore E. W. Bond Florence Backus Agnes Pierce Frank Kellum Josephine Erwin Theodore A McFadden B. B.‘ Roe Anastacia Boger June Roe W. W. Hawkins James @more W. D. Ross Frank D. Willis A. T. Peteron Julia Anderson L. =. Molleur Clara Plant Nina Smith Gladys Scully Eleanor Giles Gene‘wieve Metlen Violetast‘man B. J. Gunderson Sune Selway Nell Blair

Pioneer Mrs Thibideau Leaves Montana for Idaho Visit

Mrs M D Thibideau, aged 86, longtime Bannack pioneer who came from Fort Benton with Captain Fisks C r u s a d e r s in 1862, departed from Ken tucky avenue for Coeur d Alene Idaho after visiting son W W Thibideau. She recounted early mining camp days and enjoyed motor trips during her stay, touring Virginia City and other sites before returning home by car with Mr and Mrs Thibideau.

M. D. Thibideau W. W. Thibideau Kentucky Avenue Coeur d’Alene Idaho Virginia City Butte Thibideau

Little Girl Birthday Party Held for Harold Warner Family

Mary Don Warner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Warner, celebrated her ninth birthday with a lawn party for thirty five children. Games and a picnic birthday spread followed, with a large pink and white cake featuring nine candles as the centerpiece.

Mary Don Harold Warner

Bridge Parties This Week

Mrs. L Molleur hosts a sequence of bridge parties at her North Pacific street home. The Monday dinner drew twenty ladies with sweetpea arrangements and pink roses, auction bridge awarding a flower bowl to the high scorer and a bookmark to the low scorer.

Roscoe Cornell Herbert Wheat Molleur Ruth Dart Geo. Gosman

Miss Plant Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Eliel Residence

Miss Plant entertained a group of ladies with a Monday bridge luncheon at the Eliel residence on South Washington street. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms while guests enjoyed a luncheon and auction bridge. A second luncheon was planned for the afternoon with four tables expected to play.

Clara Plant Eliel South Washington Street Miss Plant

Mrs Eliel Hosts Pinochle Dinner Tomorrow Evening

Mrs Eliel has issued invitations for a Pinochle dinner to be held tomorrow evening at her west side home.

Baptist Aid Meeting Set at Eliel Home

The Baptist Aid society will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Miss Clara Plant and Mrs George Wolfe at the Eliel home on South Washington street.

Baptist Aid Society Clara Plant George Wolfe Eliel South Washington Street

Miss Bert Shortt Returns to Dillon as Instructor

Miss Bert Shortt, who spent much of the summer at Columbia University, arrived in Dillon last week to assume her duties as an instructor.

Bert Shortt Columbia University Dillon

Republican Service League gains volunteers in Montana

A Montana drive by the Republican Service League reports ex servicemen and postwar voters rally to its banner. State Chairman Frank P. Gault lists prominent supporters aiding enrollment of independent and nonpartisan voters across the state.

Chicago Republican Service League Montana Frank P. Gault Great Falls Hanford MacNider League Gault Charles Davidson Dan Maddox Hardin W. R. Flachsenhar Terry Bert Packer Chouteau E. M. Kelley Deer Lodge Thomas Gilbert Dillon BE. B. Fott Kalispell Paul K. Louther Fort Benton Hawley Wymond Joplin Grant Boorman Chinook Glen A. Galt Stanford E. A. Blenkner Brodus

Butte Young Man Receives Reno Promotion

Joseph A. Golobick, long time Union Pacific stenographer and clerk to Harry Coulam, is promoted to chief clerk to the Union Pacific general agent in Reno Nevada. He will depart today to begin his duties and plans to bring his wife and year old son. Golobick, born in Butte, previously served as chief clerk for Superintendent William Bichler at Armstead for the Pittsburgh and Gilmore line.

Butte Joseph A. Golobick Union Pacific Harry Coulam Rialto California Union Pacific General Reno Nev Golobick Coulam William Bichler Armstead Pittsburgh & Gilmore Line

First Presbyterian Church of Dillon Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary

The First Presbyterian Church of Dillon marks forty years next Sunday with morning and evening services. A 11 o'clock address by Rev. Henry M. Campbell of San Francisco will be featured, followed by a program in the evening at 7:30. The day includes Sunday school at 10, choir music, organ pieces, hymns, and an anniversary offering.

First Presbyterian Church of Dillon Henry M. Campbell D. D San Francisco Board of Christian Education Campbell Florence Lewis H. M. Campbell

Teachers Return to Normal School Posts After Studies

Miss Short enjoyed a visit in New York City and other large eastern cities after completing post graduate work at Columbia. Miss Margaret Huntington returned from Aberdeen and began duties as English instructor at Normal college. Miss Marjorie Stevenson will resume as instructor in Billings on October 1.

Normal Training School

Start to Lawn Care with Seeding and Soil Prep

The article explains seeding as a recognized, efficient lawn start. It emphasizes deep soil, rich fertility, and humus from stable manure or compost to support summer drought. It notes that fall or winter seed germinates faster, tested seeds matter, and choose grass varieties for shade, sun, acidity, and wear.

J R Sconce Dies At Fitter Ranch

J R Sconce died at the Henry Fitter ranch near Dell where he worked. His remains were taken to Dillon and Monday night shipped to Pleasant Hill Missouri for interment. He had long worked on Beaverhead ranches and had no relatives in the area.

J.R. Sconce Henry Fitter Dell Dillon Pleasant Hill Beaverhead Nut

12,000 More Licenses for Cars in State

Montana records show 13,798 automobiles and 5,972 trucks added this year, totaling an 11,785 rise over 1927 and 19,770 over 1926. The truck increase signals rising business activity, while more vehicles bring added revenue to state and county road funds from license fees and the three cent gasoline tax.

Montana

Women Hold Blind Bogey Meet

The event ended in a tie as Fred Zamloch of Butte shot a 35 one under par. Hosts and visitors enjoyed the tournament and a dinner at the Country Inn followed by plans for a future dinner match by the sports committee.

Fred Zamloch

Risley Named Examiner for Montana Counties

Bruce Risley was appointed examiner by Governor John Erickson on Monday. The Beav erhead county resident will examine county and city books, likely serving the northeastern Montana territory. Risley is an expert on county taxes and business and is an ex serviceman who resigned as adjutant of the Beaverhead American Legion post. He has long been active in the Dillon Country Club and sports committees.

J. Lochrie Risley Montana Beaverhead American Legion Dillon Country Club John Erickson

Beaverhead Wool Clip Rises in 1928 From 1927

The 1928 Beaverhead wool clip totaled 296,114,000 pounds, up from 278,037,000 in 1927 and 260,976,000 in 1926. Producer prices in 1928 were steadier or higher than 1927, aided by a stronger foreign market, tight supplies abroad, and solid consumer demand.

Montana Leads Western States In 1928 Wool Clip Weight

The 1928 Montana fleece averaged 8.6 pounds, near 1927 levels, while the western states averaged 8.1 pounds and the U.S. 7.8. Montana led several western peers but trailed Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Washington and Oregon. World wool demand is expected to stay strong in 1929 amid recovery in Europe and industrial growth in the Orient, though competition from other textiles may offset gains.

Montana United States Texas Colorado Nevada Arizona New Mexico California Idaho Wyoming Utah Washington Oregon

Dillon Man Injured In Car Mishap

A Dillon man was injured when, while riding with his son Edward in one car, he tried to jump to a moving second car driven by Budge Gilbert. He grabbed a glass, it broke, and the man fell under his own car, which ran over his legs fatally fracturing one leg in two places and causing additional injuries. He was taken to Barrett Hospital.

Edward

Aged Dillon Resident Summoned Burial At Mountain View

The Dillon resident of Floyd County New York born June 4 1844 was summoned by the Methodist church service and interred at Mountain View cemetery. He came to Dillon in 1899 and lived there ever since working as a plasterer and carpenter. He left a daughter and a son George Gilbert of Mut as survivors.

Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery Gilbert Floyd County New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Park-Davis & Co Geo. M.gosman The Rexall’’ Store Dillon, Montana Smail Baptist Aid Republican League Presbyterian Hymin Jesus Valley Congregational Thiissen Congregation Kanabahahpinasaeua Marjorie Stevenson George R. Featherly Gabasbenanadiba Campbell Benediction Montana“Auto Supply Company Equasonne Equasonne Spartan J. R. Sconce Fitter Ranch Bruce Risley
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