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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

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District Court Jury Term Set for May 8 in Beaverhead

Judge Henry G. Rodgers announces six criminal and twelve civil cases to be tried in the Beaverhead County district court May term. First trial May 8 features State of Montana vs Willard Hannah for first degree assault, with multiple criminal and civil matters scheduled through May 27.

District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Henry G. Rodgers State of Montana Willard Hannah George J. Johnson Dale Rumbaugh Carl H. Rumbaugh Gust Anderson Robert E. Woody Remi Baril Tony Kruletz John F. Shaffner Edgar Ferris Tony Kriletz John Rebich W. T. Rawleigh Co Jules E. Wenger Nick Salvo Union Pacific Railroad ® Co Ray Bacon Wisdom Chaster A. Barrett Grant Allen C. Buck Lakeview Clarence Greenwood George W. Helming John H. Judge Polaris Clyde Kearney Jackson Ben Mallon Wise River Charles E. Mansker Lima Steve Mechalus Armstead John W. Miller Monida George A. Minnick W. J

Aid Planned for Wisdom Divide Road Plan

Senator Wheeler reported to George H. Montgomery that the Wisdom to Divide road will be added to the federal aid system after the state requests it. The Bureau of Public Roads indicated favorable action will follow, enabling road funds for improvement. Delegations had protested the Big Hole basin route as not water grade and difficult to keep open in severe winters.

B. K. Wheeler George H. Montgomery Beaverhead County Wisdom Divide Wheeler Bureau of Public Roads State Highway Department Big Mill Creek Butte-Anaconda State Highway Commission

Junior Auxiliary Elects Officers at Meeting

The Junior Auxiliary elected officers at Florence Casterline’s home on Friday. Mary Beth Smith was chosen chairman. Erma Lou Warner, organist. Florence Casterline, secretary. Mary Tait, sergeant at arms. Marcia Warner, chaplain. Ardella Lanner, Margaret Callahan, Ann Carroll and Rose Ann Callahan as flag bearers. Scrapbooks were finished and sent to the crippled children home in Billings.

Florence Casterline Mary Beth‘ ‘Smith Erma Lou ‘Warner Mary Tait Marcia Warner Ardella Lanner Margaret Callahan Ann Caroll Rose Ann Callahan Billings

Concert Open To Public Next Friday At Normal College

The Little Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ralph McFadden and the Women's Glee Club directed by Arnold Clair will present their annual spring concert in the Normal college auditorium next Friday evening. Assisting will be a mixed chorus a mixed quartet and a violin trio featuring members from towns including Butte Dillon Helena Missoula and Red Lodge among others.

Little Symphony Orchestra Ralph McFadden Women’s Glee Club Arnold Clair Normal College Wadine Kuss Butte Eloise Preshinger Geraldine Irene Breault Fort Benton Jane Fetterman Saco Kate Seagren Jeanne Covall Dillon Dorris Minagh Helena Dorothy Rossland Elizabeth Money Margaret McLeod Rose Conwell Red Lodge Ruby MacLean Marjorie Tubman Bainville Ruby Rasmussen Medicine Lake Desta Fisher Missoula Leola Spanger Elizabeth Uraver Kenneth Barry Anthony Bramsman James Veltkamp Manhattan Paul Simons Donald Marx Hamilton Jess Whitney Whitefish Douglas Wagg Leonard Baird Henry Veltkamp Bob Holloran Edward Cebull Klein Helen Allen Roundup Vivian Annala Joy Bates Ennis Alice Blakely Townsend June Carlson Anaconda Marguerite Cassidy Wibaux Phyllis Claridge Twin Bridges Marian Combs Volborg Mary Conwell Elizabeth Craver Ann Evans Ruby MacLean Frances McPhail Three Forks Ramona Marcoe Somers Phyllis Moore Murthel Nelson Lorraine Reiter Froid Dorothy Rock Deer Lodge Dorothy Shelton

Bergesons Return from California Winter

Mr and Mrs O A Bergeson have returned from Long Beach California where they spent the winter and Mr Bergeson reports he is in much better health.

O. A. Bergeson Long Beach Calif

Deferred Grazing Applications Announced for 1939 Range Program

Bernard L Wil county agent announces final date for filing deferred grazing applications under the 1939 range program. All ranchers intending to practice deferred grazing should file their applications immediately.

Rotary Directors Nominated At Dillon Meeting

Rotarians nominated ten men for the board of directors at the Dillon club meeting last Monday evening. Ralph McFadden announced five directors will be elected April 24 from the slate. Irving Christensen spoke on a European trip and Europe’s mood toward peace.

Dillon Rotary Club Irving Christensen Denmark Ralph McFadden Albert Erickson H. M. Brundage Ernest Hazel C. J. Hovren Robert Good Harold M. Warner Lambert Eliel Frank Tyre Fred Woodside

Laborer Charles A White Dies at Barrett Hospital

Charles A White 69 a Beaverhead County resident for 20 years died at Barrett hospital Tuesday. A native of Germany he came to Montana from Maryland and worked on several county ranches as a laborer. His funeral was held at 2 pm at Brundage chapel with Rev J A Meeke officiating, burial in Mountain View cemetery.

Charles A. White Beaverhead County Barrett Hospital Germany White Montana Maryland Brundage Chapel J. A. Meeke Mountain View Cemetery

Beaverhead Sportsmen Favor Staggered Buck Law and Elk Season

The Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association meeting endorses a staggered buck law and an open elk season in the Wise River region. They will forward resolutions to the state game commission for the April 20 open season decision. A fish hatchery site near Lima was deemed ideal but likely not funded by the government.

Beaverhead Game ‘Commission Big ‘Hole Charles Price Wise River Elkhdérn Tash Jackson Wisdom Lima Charles L. Fuqua Bozeman J. Hagan Seattle Price Sportsmen's Association E. C. Frankson Senator Wheeler Thorkelson Ag Jack Keenan South-Central Dillon

Navy plans bigger battleships and tiny mosquito boats

Washington reports the U S Navy plans two 45 000 ton battleships about 880 feet long heavier larger and more armed than current ships. The plan plus motor torpedo boats and submarines draws bipartisan scrutiny over costs while mosquito boats attract interest as a cheaper swift option downsizing the naval leash and boosting industry potential.

Washington U.S U. S Britain William D. Leahy House Benito Mussolini Spain U. S. Navy

Wage Hour Rules Earn Public Compliance

An article notes six months of public exposure to federal wage hour regulation and praises Administrator Elmer Frank Andrews for broad compliance, calling him reasonable and effective in enforcing the act. The piece continues on page four.

Washington U.S Elmer Frank Andrews

Child Health Day Set for May Observance

Dr. Edythe P. Hershey state director of child health is again chairman of the annual May 1 event. She says this year may push toward a permanent state program as notices go to statewide organizations to sponsor gatherings and programs May 1 to promote a permanent child health regulation system. Activities will extend through May.

Edythe P. Hershey Hershey

Dillon Opens Telegraphic Shoot Sunday

Windy conditions hampered many clubs during the Montana Standard sponsored trapshoot season opener. H M Brundage led Dillon with a perfect 25 while Dillon and Missoula tied for first at 73. many shooters posted high scores across Dillon Lima and other clubs as plans for next week’s registered shoot take shape.

Montana Standard H. M. Brundage Dillon Missoula R. M. Barrett Les Smith E. G. Free Vic Westergard E Mmerick Talent R. Smith Schwab W. Jones Carl Anderson J. Selvidge S. Benson L. Smith Mrs. J. Keenan Forrester R. Barrett H. Peterson W. Olson Brundage Wetzel Temple Gordon R. Cornell Steele N. Birrer Sheridan Langdorf Don Smith J. Keenan Lima Dillon Club Ted Renfro Dan Peterson George Roe Bill Gleed Ernest Morrison Butte Anaconda

Dillon Girls Hurt In Auto Accident Near Whitehall

Two Dillon girls Thelma Banning and Emma Casper are recovering at home after a Sunday afternoon collision on the main highway four miles east of Whitehall. They sustained severe cuts and bruises with no serious fractures. H A Watters had minor injuries and continued to Butte. The girls are daughters of Mr and Mrs Casper and Mr and Mrs Banning. The Casper auto was owned by Mr Casper. The Junior Auxiliary meeting was postponed from April 14 to April 21.

Dillon Thelma Banning Emma Casper H. A. Watters Whitehall L. R. Packard Watters Butte Miss Casper W.A. Casper Miss Banning W. S. Banning

Harry Hanson Dies of Heart Ailment at 69

Harry H. Hanson a longtime Dillon resident died suddenly at his country home near the Montana State Normal College after years of illness. He was 69, born in Chicago November 16, 1869, survived by his wife and son Bryden of San Leandro, California. Funeral services were held at St James Episcopal with Dillon Lodge No 16 A F and A M and Beaverhead Post American Legion conducting rites at Mountain View.

Harry H. Hanson Montana State Normal College Hanson Chicago Dillon Milwaukee Normal College Dillon Lodge Kilbourne Masonic Lodge Bryden Hanson San Leandro Calif St. James Episcopal Church W. H. Mitchell A. F A. M Beaverhead American Legion Mountain View

Infant Gotsch Dies in Butte Hospital

William James Gotsch four months old son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Gotsch died Saturday morning in a Butte hospital Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Lima at 230 Rev Paris E Wells of the Presbyterian church officiating, interment in Lima cemetery

William James Gotsch Cecil Gotsch Butte Lima Paris E. Wells the Presbyterian Church

Bird House Contest Winners Announced

Paul Holloran and Brandt Casterline earned first and second in the Cub Scout bird house contest. The winning entries are on display in a McCaleb store window through Thursday evening. Cub Scouts who built the houses should pick them up after school tomorrow at McCaleb's.

McCaleb McCaleb’s

Installation Of Officers Held by Ellis Rue

Frank Lasich was exalted ruler of Dillon lodge 1554 B P O E at a Tuesday night installation. Butte lodge officers from 254 led the ceremonies with a visiting entertainment delegation from Butte.

Frank Lasich Dillon Lodge No. 1554 Butte Lodge No. 254 Frank O’keefe Homer Faust Emery K. Smith E. L. Wheat Oscar Griffith Harold Murray B W. Emerick Kenneth Wheat Esquire Dave Williams Don Julion F. E. Savage James T. Finlen Joe Roberts Adolphus J. Welch William J. Whelan Frank R. Venable

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Glee Club Rotarians France Belgium Christensen Europe Hitler Berg Christensen McFadden Regina, Saskatchewan Pato New York Harry Hanson Gotsch Paul Holloran Brandt Casterline Ellis Dillon Order
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