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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1940

Page

5

Weekend Visitors And Local Club Meeting Planned

The city hosted weekend visitors from Point of Rocks Yiessaen and the Grasshopper valleys. The Just-A-Mere Club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Morse Waldorf’s home. Several residents returned home after illnesses and travels including Mrs Leonard Schulz from Barrett hospital and Mrs Anna Thompson with Miss Bertha Huber from California.

Just-A-Mere’ ‘Club Leonard Schulz Barrett Hospital Anna Thompson Bertha Huber California

High School Play Day at Montana State Normal College

A high school play day is set for April 27 and 28 at Montana State Normal College. Missy Rose Conwell, president of WAA, announced guests from several state high schools who will stay in the girls dormitory. The event includes a visit to the WAA cabin, dinner, a mixer in Rec Hall, and breakfast. A complete sports program is planned.

Anes Bay Montana College Missy Rose Conwell WAA Trom Now State Birch Creek

Ellen May Guild Meeting Update

The Ellen May guild schedules a meeting on April 25 and asks members to note the date change.

Ellen May Guild

Shakespeare Club Seeks New Read The Male Animal

The Shakespeare Club announces its next book discussion title The Male Animal now available at Tribune Book Store for $2.00.

Tribune Book Store

St Rose Guild to Meet Thursday Afternoon

St Rose guild will meet Thursday at 3 pm at the home of Mrs Anna Brown with Mrs Brown and Mrs Smith Ames as hostesses.

St. Rose Guild Anna Brown Brown Smith Ames

Regular Royal Neighbors meeting scheduled Thursday night

The Royal Neighbors plan a regular meeting at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Juveniles will convene at 6 30 prior to the main session.

Jamian Fellowship at St James Guild Hall

Jamian Fellowship gathers at St James guild hall Thursday evening at 7 30 for a community event. Local attendees and organizers invite residents to attend and participate in the program.

Jamian Fellowship St. James Guild Hall

Volunteer Fire Dept Prevents Car Fire in Armstead Incident

Prompt action by the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department halted a car fire near Center and Montana streets on Thursday. The vehicle owned by Frank Walker of Armstead suffered motor damage, with chemical extinguishers stopping the blaze.

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Frank Walker Armstead Center Montana Streets

Britain claims naval gains as Fleet hits Norwegian targets

London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain announcing successes of the fleet in Norwegian waters. Royal Air Force bombers also raided German boats at Bergen, claiming direct hits and damage to four cruisers and one German warship.

London Britain Chamberlain Royal Air’ Force Bergen

Germans Lose Two Destroyers in Oslo Fjord Action

Berlin reports two destroyers sunk in Oslo fjord by Norwegian guns during yesterday’s push on Oslo. The communique also notes Danish forces resisted the German occupation for the first time.

Berlin Oslo

Allies plan to seize Faeroes and Greenland bases

Reliable reports say Allied supreme command will occupy the Faeroe Islands off Iceland to use as a base and preparations are under way to seize Greenland to deter German moves. Iceland's government votes to sever connections with Denmark due to German invasion.

London Faero Islands Iceland Greenland Denmark Germany

Softball League to Be Organized in Dillon

A town meeting set for April 24 will decide if Dillon forms a softball league for the coming season. Bruce Waters is named WPA recreation director, with cooperation from the Montana State Softball association. W H Whittier, recently moved to Dillon, brings organizational experience from Lewistown. District No 8 includes Butte, Anaconda, Philipsburg and Deer Lodge, with hopes for a lighted field next year to host district or state tournaments.

Dillon Bruce Waters WPA W.H. Whittier Vaughn and Ragsdale Whittier Lewistown Edwin R. Buck Montana Walter G. Morris Missoula Merle Fagg Billings Butte Anaconda Philipsburg Deer Lodge

Montana De Molay Conclave to Gather 30 Chapters

Delegates from 30 Montana De Molay chapters descend on Helena for the sixteenth annual Montana conclave April 18 to 20. About 550 youths are expected to participate in sports events patrol contests a public investiture and Legion of Honor awards. New officers will be elected and the convention city chosen at the April 20 session.

Helena Mont U.P Montana Legion of Honor Aendawes

Mrs Annabelle Morrison and Williams and Baws notice

In a garbled notice reading Mrs Annabelle Morrison Mrs A G Williams and Mrs Baws the names appear as recipients or participants in a local matter. The fragment lacks dates or actions but indicates a social or legal context involving these women.

Annabelle Morrison A G. ‘Williams

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Highlights Local Guests

About sixty members attended the regular meeting of the Rebekah lodge with Melrose Jackson and Superior lodges as special guests. Mrs Ruth Ann Dart led the program, Jackson guest Mrs Cecelia Wilson presented a recitation, songs and a playlet Going to the District Meeting, written directed by Montana Gilbertoth. The cast included Wilma Holloran Tian Conger Bertha Cardinale Selah Frakes Naomi Gordon Mary Good Myrtle Larson Celina Mares Kade Morrison Nellie Nelson Ida Schroeder Esther Schmittroth and Ivy Taylor.

Diar Rebekah Lodge Melrose Jackson Superior Ruth Ann Dart Wan Cecelia Wilson Miss Montana Gilbertoth Wilma’ Holloran Tian Conger

Marriage Announced for Lois Anne Gilbert and William Jackson Stieb

Mr and Mrs J H Gilbert announce the marriage of their daughter Lois Anne Gilbert to William Jackson Stieb of Twin Falls Idaho The ceremony took place Saturday March 30 at First Lutheran Church with Rev Leonard Thompson officiating The bride is a Beaverhead County High School graduate and attendee at Montana State Normal College The groom son of Clyde Stieb formerly of the city now in business in Twin Falls They will reside in Twin Falls Idaho

J. H. Gilbert Lois Anne Gilbert William Jackson Stieb Twin Falls Idaho First Lutheran Church Leonard’ Thompson Beaverhead County Montana State Normal College Clyde Stieb

Two Men Arrested for Beaver Trapping Near Dewey

Two men, Lloyd Hudson 24 and Stroud Ray 25 from Missouri, were booked at the county jail after being charged with trapping beaver. They were taken into custody along the Big Hole river near Dewey by Sheriff Paul Temple and Under sheriff John Troupe.

Lloyd Hudson Ray’ ‘Stroud Missouri Big Hole Dewey Paul Temple John Troupe

Choral Club Plans May Concert Under Mrs Gilbert

The Dillon Choral club directed by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert will present a spring concert on May 18 at the training school auditorium. Bernice Sargent will accompany 40 voices in a varied program with no admission charge and all are invited.

Dillon Choral Club W. G. Gilbert Training School Bernice Sargent

Neidt Files for County Commissioner Post

J M Neidt of Wisdom filed his petition for county commissioner as a Republican. He is the third candidate to enter the race. Neidt has long been a resident of the Big Hole basin and has ranching experience there.

J. M. Neidt of Wisdom Mr. Neidt Big Hole Basin

Barrett Hospital Births and Procedures Report

A son was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Edward Kennison of Dillon. Mr and Mrs Gil Dangelo welcomed a daughter on April 3. Lyman Hardy of Sterling Alberta Canada had emergency appendicitis surgery Tuesday of last week. George Clark of Dell had an emergency appendectomy at Barrett Hospital Wednesday night last week.

Barrett Hospital Edward Kennison Dillon Gil Dangelo Lyman Hardy Sterling Alberta Canada George Clark Dell

Bozeman Hosts Dillon Delegation Breakfast Event

Miss Gladys Forester and eight other Dillon women toured to Bozeman Sunday for a breakfast of the Bozeman Business and Professional Women's club. The Dillon delegation entertained the group with a tableau depicting the B P W emblem.

Gladys Forester Helen Klebba Nellie Jensen Gladys Tofte Iola Robinson Margaret Sweeney Ruth Smith Claudia Faust Bozeman Bozeman Business and Professional Women’s Club Dillon

Townsend Club Notice for Thursday Meeting

Townsend club invites members to a Thursday evening meeting at 8 p m in the town courtroom.

Wranglers Set Date for Annual Dinner

The Wrangler's Club announces April 30 as the date for the annual dinner to be held in the basement of the Presbyterian Church.

the Wrangler’s Club Presbyterian Church

Jones Tops Mid Week Rifle Club Shoot

Mel Jones won the mid week Dillon Rifle Club shoot at the high school range with 273x300, ahead of J Krause who scored 260. Firemen led team scores with 1219, followed by Watson 1177 and the Pheasant 895. additional shooters posted totals across the field.

Jones Mel Jones Dillon Rifle Club J. Krause Watson Pheasant J. Brundage R. Gray C. Lay B. Lightfoot B. Tritt R. Smith L. Larson D. Morris EF. Stagg J. Rozman J. Hill L. Peterson B. Cashmore W. Hignight O. Gordon E. Cole B. Lloyd P. Westergard Langdorf M. Adams R. Nygren F. Seybold K. Fox G. Rhino Banks C. Id

Barrett Hospital Births and Updates

A son was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Tom McPherson at Barrett hospital. Jimmy Carney, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Carney, is a patient with pneumonia. Emerson Selway was released from the hospital. Dale Blackburn was admitted Tuesday awaiting an operation. Oliver Kurtz, stricken with pneumonia Sunday, was admitted Monday.

Tom McPherson Barrett Hospital Jimmy Carney Tom Carney Emerson Selway Dale Blackburn Oliver Kurtz

Montana Guard May Relocate Mayhem Maneuvers to Camp Murray

The Montana national guard may relocate summer maneuvers to Camp Murray Washington with other 41st division branches rather than Camp Ayers Helena. If Congress fails to fund the Washington encampment, drills will instead occur at Helena from June 8 to 22 according to Adjutant General John W. Mahan.

Montana National Guard Camp Murray Washington 41St Division Camp Ayers Helena John W. Mahan National Congress

State land use advisory committee formed

Governor Roy E. Ayers appointed Hans Blering, a field agent for the state land board, and Roy J. Hillis of Flathead county to the state land use advisory committee. The panel met last week in Bozeman for a general discussion of policies and its program for the year.

Hans Blering State Land Board Roy J. Hillis Flathead County Roy E. Ayers Bozeman

S. C. A. C. Meeting Set for Miss Dubie Home

The S. C. A. C. plans a meeting at Miss Marguerite Dubie's home tonight at 7 30 PM. The address is 524 East Sebree Street.

Marguerite Dubie East Sebree Street

Chilean Lead Ore Shipment Moves to U S Smelting Plant

The first shipment of lead ore concentrates from Chile is en route to the Midvale plant of the U S Smelting Refining and Mining company from Murray. Five hundred tons of Chilean ore will be shipped monthly, says ore purchase manager M. W. Woolley of Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Utah U.P Chile Midvale U. S

Ski Club Presents Play to Benefit Elkhorn Ski Slide

The Ski Club presents a two night play featuring Phyllis McCracken Henry Simmons and Robert Farmer with a large local cast. Funds from admissions go toward improving the Elkhorn ski slide. Tickets can be reserved at Eliel's or from cast members for nightly admission.

Phyllis McCracken Henry Simmons Lawrence Prather Albert Erickson Chester Binney Simmon Ethel Simmons Heler Roger Shields Chicago Paris Blood Robert, Farmer Clarence Brammer Donald Swift Letty Lythe Phyllis Barrett Lorraine McGrath Georgia Williams Dorothy Erickson George Christiansen Eirene Eliel Bernice Buck Edwin R. Buck Fred Wolf Lambert Eliel L. H. Prather Ione Free Forrest Long Philip Bond Elkhorn Dillon Eliel

Keeping Step with the Vets Legion Memorial Meeting

Beaverhead post meets at the Metlen hotel at eight o'clock with District Commander Martin Hoffman of Helena as guest. Reports on junior baseball, a new veterans burial plot at Mountain View cemetery, and a Legion Memorial statue by Raymond P. Jones are planned. Over 150 members expected as dues are urged before a social session and Dutch funding.

Beaverhead Metlen Martin Hoffman Helena C. M. Casterline Emil Conger Jay McCarthy Mountain View Cemetery Legion Post Raymond P. Jones Bechler

Baptist Ladies Aid to Meet Friday at Cantrell Ranch

The Baptist Ladies Aid will be entertained at Mrs. Everett H. Cantrells ranch home on Friday afternoon instead of Thursday. All members and friends are invited and those needing transportation should report at the Baptist cottage at 2 30 Friday afternoon.

Baptist Ladies Aid Everett H. Cantrell Baptist

Baldwin Howard grand piano sale at sacrifice price

Orvis Music House in Missoula offers a used 5 foot Baldwin Howard grand in mahogany case at 395 dollars cash, 25 dollar down with 2.5 year balance or cheaper with cash. Also bargains on used pianos from 65 dollars and up with monthly terms.

Baldwin-Howard Orvis Music House E. Main St. Missoula

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Matt Tetin Point of Rocks Yiessaen C. A. Crawford Hamilton W. H. Mitchell, Sr Jack Gavan William Croft Afton Wyo William Hillstead Vernon John Collins Wisconsin James Dunn Paul and Steve Rebish Joe Rebish Kentucky Aonue Trevor, Waldemar Clifton, McLaughlin Harry McMannis Merrill C. Davenport S. E. Davis Huachauca, Ariz Shakespeare Club Telequiz Michel Sh Iy Daar Ste Oso Pepe The Mounta' i Tates Telephone & Telegraph Co Vik ST. James Guild Bekahs ERT, Ars Ensertatn NEIDT Townsend Club Townsend, Club Wranglers Whic Mumber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Barrett Hospital News H. J. Freebourn Surplus Commodities Corporation Great Falls ON Land Committee Baptist Aid Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street Boston Massachusetts Cutusrnda Science Monitor Montron I Beable White Block Dillon, Mont
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