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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
4
A retrospective of notable Tribune clippings surveys historical notes, civic briefings, and vivid reminiscences from past editions. It surveys people places and events that shaped the paper over decades with concise archival glimpses.
Wedding cards announce the marriage plans of E. B. Sprinkle and Miss Syrena M. Grate. A reception will be hosted by Phil H. Poindexter near Dillon. John H. Brundage leaves the Tribune office after years there and seeks new work. Tomorrow votes decide school trustees with candidates such as O. E. Morse and Tom W. Poindexter among those named.
In Melrose Henry Harvey was bitten by P P Roths dog and Roth shot the dog after the attack. Big Hole party and friends spent Friday night roadbuilding for a Jackson dance. Attorney H J Burleigh has been missing ten days leaving a farewell letter suggesting self harm.
Police report a large group of hobos known as the Weary Willies occupied a northbound box car and refused to vacate. They were confronted by the arriving freight and escorted to the county jail for hearings. Tom Pendergast announced plans to wed Miss Ida Jackson next Sunday after securing a marriage license.
Lima held its first city election on Monday with Charles Truax winning the mayoral race on the citizen's ticket. George Palmer and Dr. L C Ford were candidates. aldermen elected were James Burt James Phillips John Wendell Lawrence Peterson Emory Kellar and Joe Lewis. A severe wind storm hit the region with temperatures around ten degrees above zero and heavy snow drifts at Armstead and Twin Bridges.
Dell couple Mr and Mrs Asa Meacham welcome a baby daughter named Rita Annabelle born Thursday at Barrett hospital. Grandmother Rita Birrer, former Rita Birrer of Hamilton, is visiting to meet her first grandchild.
The state highway commission picked Rogers pass over Stemple for the Great Falls to Missoula central Montana route. Work will start soon with funds already allotted. Governor Ayers rejected extradition for Orrin and Ray McKay of Billings, held in North Dakota on bad-check charges. In health stats, 1937 saw 35 maternal and 53 infant deaths in Montana. The road commission awarded contracts totaling 251 thousand dollars for Missoula underpass, Sanders county grade raise, and a Billings roadside landscape project.
Clarence Hanley argues before the Montana Supreme Court that the Social Security Act forbids discrimination in relief grants. Herbert Williams seeks to bar Big Horn County from aiding Indians, while opponents say federal wards on reservations require federal care. The state board of equalization requires county assessors to attend, with counties covering travel and lodging.
Secretary Morgenthau indicated that income tax collections could fall short of the prior estimate, suggesting a potential underage range of 20 to 50 million dollars. The remark signals a significant revision in projected federal revenue.
Fortune magazine reports a nationwide survey showing labor unions ranked first for reform by Americans and executives. The piece cites anger at current leadership, calls union rackets a factor, and questions Samuel Gompers style figures Lewis and Green.
Northwestern University and the Chicago Recreation Commission released a 176 page report on how Chicagoans spend time and money on leisure. It reveals public recreation costs, commercial amusements, theater opera and music attendance, and extensive gambling and vices in the city.
The Business and Professional Women’s clubs cemetery fund, chaired by Mrs. Dora Smith, aims to raise 2400 dollars to establish a permanent water system for each cemetery lot. New donors include Mrs. Elizabeth Clemon, Miss Bertha Huber, Mrs. Harry Bostwick, and Miss Annie Stocker. Bernard McGinley has joined Browning high school as a Smith-Hughes instructor.
The Office of State Auditor certifies Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co of Mansfield Ohio is authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana through March 31, 1939 after filing a December 31, 1987 sworn statement. Aggregate income for 1987 is 2 282 136.62 and disbursements 2 088 873.15. Assets total 2 849 285.20 with liabilities excluding capital at 1 849 285.20.
In Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Mary A Skavdahl formerly Mary A Bond deceased is administered by ETHEL McCALEB Administratrix. Creditors and others with claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within ten months of the first publication to Gilbert Gilbert McFadden Law at South Idaho Street Dillon Montana. First published March 31 1938.
The Beaverhead County Montana court orders all interested parties to appear on April 1, 1988 at 10 a.m. in Dillon to show cause why Frank C. McFadden public administrator of Beaverhead County and estate administrator should be granted authority to sell the decedent Lindley P Phillips real property in Dillon Montana. Notice to be published weekly for two consecutive weeks in the Dillon Tribune. Dated March 14, 1938. Norman Giles Clerk of Court.
Helena March 22 1938 State Board of Pardons orders April 21 1988 hearing on Governor clemency for J A Ross convict in Dillon Beaverhead burglary case convicted March 21 1936 to five years prison commuted to three years ten months and invites interested parties to attend at 3 PM at the Capitol office.
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