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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
1
Illon's new St Rose Catholic church will be dedicated Sunday morning Sept 29 with solemn services by Rt Rev George J Finnigan bishop of Helena diocese assisted by other clergy. Masses at 7 8 and 9 o'clock and the dedication ceremonies begin at 11.
Women members of the Dillon Country Club plan a meeting tonight at eight in the training school assembly room to arrange a ladies golf tournament. All members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming match plans.
Mrs Margaret Nelson long known as a Dillon pioneer matron died at her home on South Washington street after several years illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the residence by Rev R O Shannon of the First Baptist church. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.
The Dillon volunteer fire department hosts the Vigilante Days carnival at the city hall auditorium for three nights during the Beaverhead county fair. Games of chance echo old Bannack and Virginia City days, with dancing, live orchestra, and varied entertainment. Prizes at the door include a bridge lamp a community silver set and a $300 motion picture camera.
Beaverhead county Montana held its regular monthly session in Dillon at 9:00 A M on September 9 1929 with Commissioners Gosman Jackson and Acting Clerk Baker present. Chairman Anderson was absent due to illness and Jackson served as Acting Chairman. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved and a claim from Wisdom News for sheriff's reward notices was allowed with a new requirement that all future publications appear only in the Dillon Examiner.
The Montana State Normal College will open Monday September 30 with high prospective student inquiries. Freshmen face a set first quarter program including American literature and history, physiology, physical education and library economy while other students select from standard courses. Training school assignments will alternate mornings and afternoons to reduce commute.
RS John R Comfort of Twin Bridges dies at Barrett hospital after months of illness. A pioneer Montana resident for 50 years, she settled in Madison county in 1879 and was highly regarded in Dillon, often visiting daughter Mrs. A L Anderson.
Bagdad temple members from Butte will visit Dillon on Saturday September 28 for a ceremonial pilgrimage. George Lovell organizes arrangements as the Bagdad band leads a parade through the business district and the Butte drill team performs an exhibition. officers wear uniforms and fezes, with a banquet to cap the event.
The county fair features three big dances at Dillmont Park in Dillon. The Baxter Tonney seven piece orchestra will entertain nightly on the spacious pavilion dance floor, with prizes given for spot dances each night. Coal and food prizes are donated by local firms. dancing runs 9 30 to 10 p m and ten cents per dance thereafter.
A group from Dillon traveled to Butte last Tuesday and Wednesday to see the Theatre Guild of New York City production Strange Interlude at the Broadway. Attendees report the show was splendidly presented and enjoyed by all, with many named residents among the party.
F. E. Foote, veteran editor of the Dillon Tribune, had a painful accident Monday afternoon when his hand slipped into a metal saw blade while trimming plates. The two first fingers of his left hand were badly cut.
Mr and Mrs Edward Hoerning return home after visiting relatives in southern California where they spent their honeymoon.
GEORGE BLACK, a longtime Dillon resident, died Friday after a two week illness. Born August 28, 1879 in Rollinston Utah, he came to Dillon nearly 20 years ago and lived there with brief interruptions. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. Surviving: his mother Mrs. Mary Black and a sister Mrs.
Beaverhead county hosts its second annual fair in Dillon for three days with displays and a daily entertainment program. Cattle sales led the livestock sales opening morning, sheep sales follow tomorrow, and hogs on the final day, organized by George Lovell amid fine weather and broad county attendance.
J Smith a Butte hunter failed to perceive the end of South Idaho Street and drove into the Orr residence front yard early Monday. Speeding toward a lake he did not see the brick dwelling at the street end. The car struck the doorway and caused damage to the entry.
Seven veterans return to Beaverhead County High School as the football squad, totaling over thirty players, competes in early workouts under coach John W. Breeden. Last year's talent plus new prospects show promise despite a tough schedule beginning with an easy opponent and strong hunting season coverage in the area.
County health nurse RS Bertha Lamberton will conduct a three day nursery at the county fair assisted by Girl Scouts. Mothers with infants under two may leave them for care. food not provided and mothers should bring milk. Also notes Jack Rees of First National Bank on annual vacation with Mrs. Rees to Salt Lake City.
AMES WALKER once among Dillon’s oldest residents died at Barrett hospital last Saturday night at 95. Born April 9 1844 in Portland Maine he moved west to Denver then Dillon in 1904. He served on Denver police and remained active in community affairs until his death. Funeral at M A Walker home officiated by Rev R C Shannon. Interment followed.
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