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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
8
The piece notes the 1917 entry of the United States into World War I and an anniversary commemoration to be held at Dillmont Park. Beaverhead Post will sponsor a large public dance, with a likely big turnout anticipated for the Saturday event.
A Armstead school house event hosted by local ladies on Friday March 24 celebrated Smith M. Ames and his Tumbling Team. Eighteen performers in white candy-striped costumes wowed about an hour, with gifts presented to Ames and Albert Gordon. Miss Ebba Andersen and six pupils danced tap routines. a late supper followed.
J. C. Fuller, director of the local federal Re-employment bureau, announces that qualified skilled laborers may obtain appointment blanks at the city hall headquarters. References will be checked before employment. Diamond core drillers with at least one year’s standpipe driving experience are asked to report to the re-employment headquarters.
The article lists dancers Shouters and individuals such as Metlen Dr F H Bimrose Stephan and Wilma Re Halloran among performers. Credit is given to Mrs W G Gilbert director Adena Hardy accompanist Claudia P Faust director of dancing and Violet M Eastman who oversaw staging.
Monday to Sunday many Basin residents attended funerals in Dillon for Mrs. Silas Dishno and W. C. Orr. Howard Morse, Ben Johnson, and Jack Hirchey visited. Mr. and Mrs. Dansie, Hats Jorgenson, and Lions club members organized a Wisdom dance. Several locals traveled to Dillon and Wisdom, with family visits and social gatherings noted.
The gathering featured a hog calling contest won by Jesse Brown of Armstead with entrants including Matt Ries and Mrs. Charles Meine. The event blended teamwork and cooperative spirit, with dancing lasting until 3 AM and Jim Jackson catering the supper as crowds praised the best ever dance.
The article records residents' weekend movements and activities at Birch Creek. Dewey Hegarty returned from painting duties in Butte. Peter Iden visited from his summer home. Roy Hall viewed forest service films. A L Stanfield hauled hay. Alfred Short visited Dillon. A T Crossley, famed for cordwood cutting, attended a Friday movie at the schoolhouse. The community praises the education value of the screenings and hopes for more yearly. It also notes Mrs Ethel Formen of St Paul seeking divorce after 40 years of marriage and Rev Philip Gooden of Chicago apologizing for repeating an old arson claim after a burglar stole his new one.
A union meeting featured junior house exhibits with Norma Cummins and Hubert Cummins winning first prizes while Louise Hand and Billy Hand were second. Miss Harriet Schuler and her pupils hosted an Easter party at Buchter school for preschoolers. Hartwig and John Hand families vacationed with the Kambichs in Glendale. Glen PTA to host a card party April 7 at Glen hall with 25 cent admission and four prizes. George Smack hospitalized in Dillon but expected to return home soon. Catherine Finnegan and Merle Davis attended Master Spritzer and Joe Nample in Dillon. Elsie Rutter of Chicago identified James Larkin as the bandit who held her up.
A vintage recipe article explores tomato flavored dishes. It presents baked eggs in casserole and stuffed eggs with anchovies, cheese and gelatin as two demonstrations. Both use tomatoes to enhance color and taste.
A vintage advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a quick fat loss solution claiming a 15 pound monthly drop and extra energy. It urges starting with an 85 cent bottle, weighing before and after four weeks, and boasts dramatic personal appearance improvements.
Besty Hirschman, caretaking a cat at a warehouse, spots a young kitten that seems not to be her own. The tabby hovers and shows strong maternal behavior, leading to the discovery of the adopted kitten in a secluded corner.
The report describes a meeting where officers were named and the audience reacted with appreciation to the address. After installation, dancing followed with Fay's orchestra providing music and punch served by the new lodge. The Dillon lodge charter stays open 90 days as Chesley continues in the area and new members are expected.
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