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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

5

Many Locals Visit Dillon in Easter Week

A long list of Dillon residents and visitors includes Mrs Mary Smith from Melrose, Fred Waldily of Jackson, Mrs H C McNinch of Lima, William Wyatt a Dell rancher, Mrs J H Mailey of Twin Bridges, James and George Harrison of Grasshopper, Mrs Edgar Rife of Medicine Lodge, Leonard Baird a Quartz Hill teacher, Mr and Mrs Paul Chumrau and son Billie, Miss Helen Randolph and Fred Simons from Cardwell, Mrs Harry Black, Mr and Mrs J C Wall, Riverside Club members, and others. Also noted are Easter visits, Masons in Butte for Mayor Hauswirth’s funeral, Homemakers meeting, Modern Woodmen convention plans, and academic honorees at Montana State College.

Easter visits mix with regional travels in Butte area

Eileen Gibbons visited her parents in Butte over the weekend. Richfield Idaho residents Mrs. Orrin Babb and family stayed at local homes. Miss Georgia Mae Metlen, a Billings teacher, spent Easter with the Metlen family. Cy Davis of the Examiner flew to Spearfish Dak. for his father’s funeral. James Kelly of the Montana School of Mines joined Easter with his parents. Plains and Lonepine residents visited local relatives. Kalispell visitors, the Dhillips, called on Don Julson. University of Idaho student Jack Selway spent Easter with his parents. Alma Matrons of St. James parish met with local hostesses.

Eileen Gibbons Butte Mrs Martin Gibbons Georgia Mae Metlen Billings George‘ Metleén Cy Davis Examiner Spearfish, S. Dak James Kelly Montana School of Mines J. E. Kelly Jack Selway University of Idaho At Moscow R. J. Selway Alma St. James Parish June Roe Lowell Smith

Presbyterian Manse Society Meeting At Mrs Holloran Home

The Presbyterian Manse society will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the home of Mrs L M Holloran at 705 South Atlantic.

The Presbyterian Manse Society

Style Show Displays Spring Fancies at High School

Kappa Lambda Gamma of the home economics department presented a nautical themed style show in the auditorium Thursday evening. About 60 girls modeled garments made in class and outfits from Eliel's Envin's Helen's Style Shop J C Penney's and Vaughn-Ragsdale's were worn by both girl and boy models. A girl trio Irma Jackson Alice Davis Grace Knox provided music along with a mixed quartet and the high school orchestra under L A Gregory. committee chairs included Kathryn Hartwig Clara Pahnish Loma Steele Burlene Shaver and others with Miss Ethel Anderson as supervisor.

Eliel’s Envin’s Helen J. C. Penney's Vaughn-Ragsdale’s Irma Jackson Alice Davis Grace Knox Daniel Boka Frank Kurt

Girl Scout Drive Nets 340 For Program Funding

The Girl Scout Council reports a year ahead drive raised 340 from business and residential donors. Appreciation is given to contributors and organizers who conducted the drive last month led by Mrs. W H Stephan and a group of volunteers including Mrs. A G Williams Mrs. J C Wedum Mrs. Howard Morse Mrs. George French Mrs. E C Luebben and others.

Girl Scout Council W. H. Stephan A. G. Williams J. C. Wedum Howard Morse George French E. C. Luebben W. B. Willey Ben Davis Fred Bridenstine C. M. Casterline Douglas Bourquin Harry Sorenson Warren Sutherland Leo Roland Lester Bourquin Melissa Minger Gladys Forester

Legion Auxiliary Meets At City Hall Social Hour Post

The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting on Monday evening at 8 o clock in the city hall. Members of the child welfare committee served as hostesses at a social hour afterward, including Mesdames C. M. Bonnifield Sam Cardinale Rebecca Connelley Carl Mast Raymond Jones and George Smith.

American Legion Auxiliary Mesdames C. M. Bonnifield Sam Cardinale Rebecca Connelley Carl Mast Raymond Jones George Smith

Kiwanis Dinner Meeting at Trail Café Tonight

Kiwanis members gather for Thursday evening at the Trail cafe with William Hillstead as program chairman and Roy Forrester as principal speaker discussing the fur industry. Normal College student Jay Gordon Meyers will perform piano numbers for the group.

Trail Cafe Kiwanis Club William Hillstead Roy Forrester Jay Gordon Meyers Normal College

Rebekahs Meet At Diana Lodge Convene Thursday Evening

The Diana Rebekah lodge will convene at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Staff practice and refreshments will follow the regular meeting.

Diana Rebekah Lodge

St Rose Guild Plans No Hostess Meeting Thursday

St Rose guild will hold a no hostess gathering Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the guild hall.

St. Rose Guild Guild Hall

Baby girl born to Bannack couple at Connelley home

A baby girl was born on Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richardson of Bannack at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Connelley.

Walter Richardson Bannack Re‘becca Connelley

Membership Drives to Fight Cancer in Dillon

Community groups set up booths at First National Bank State Bank and Trust Dillon Post Office on Saturday April 12 to enroll donors. Those missing Saturday can contribute at Gosman Drug Store during the month. Regular membership costs one dollar with volunteers staffing each station.

First National Bank State Bank and Trust Company Dillon Post Office Gosman Drug Store W. H. Stephan A. G. Williams Dave Williams Erwin Christensen E. W. Stein W. G. Guernsey

Dolphins to perform under black light at college water pageant

The Dolphins of the State Normal College will wear fluorescent paint for a unique lighting effect in the Stars and Stripes water pageant on April 18 and 19. Miss Marjorie Hamer notes the World’s Fair pageant used this lighting and Valaree Sheldon serves as student director.

State Normal College Marjorie Hamer Dolphins Valaree Sheldon

Butte Choir Presents The Seven Last Words Cantata

The choir of First Baptist Church Butte will perform The Seven Last Words of Christ by H. Du Bois in Dillon on Thursday at 8 pm. W Fred Edwards directs. Mrs Florence Jordan is pianist. A silver offering will be taken and all are invited.

First Baptist Church of Butte Christ H. Dubois the Baptist Church Dillon W. Fred Edwards Florence Jordan

Early start on Montana highway projects underway

Montana's mild winter and spring allowed contractors to begin nine highway and bridge projects from last fall and this winter. The projects total 250 998 dollars and 4 659 784 05 dollars for all listed and ongoing works. Engineering official Howard W. Holmes notes earlier resumption and reduced spring breakup will cut maintenance costs.

Howard W. Holmes Holmes

Joint Meeting Of Dillon Clubs At Mrs Schroeder’s Home

The Dillon Better Homes and Merry Mixers clubs held a joint social at Mrs. A A Schroeder’s home on 36 South Dakota street Wednesday at 2 PM. Co hosts were Mrs. Paul Temple Mrs. J W Walters Mrs. Erwin Christensen Mrs. Cy Davis and Mrs. Archie Green.

Dillon Better Homes and Merry Mixers Clubs A. A. Schroeder South Dakota Street Paul Temple J. W. Walters Erwin Christensen Cy Davis Archie Green Schroeder

Expression of thanks for sympathy and flowers after death

The family of Charles White and Mrs Clarence thank friends for the many acts of sympathy and floral offerings shown after the passing of their loved one.

Charles White Clarence

Alumni Present Program at College

Dillon alumni of Montana State Normal college presented the assembly program Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in the college auditorium. Awards were given to the 1941 Bulldog basketball team and the conference trophy was presented to the school. Readings and performances included two selections sung by a trio, a dance, a reading by Miss Ruth Phelps, and a piano solo by Miss Montana Gilbert.

Dillon Montana State Normal College Bulldog McCarthy-Tierney Gray Bennett Wenrich Morse Waldorf Herbert Wheat Waldron Boger LaVerne Waldemar Claudia Faust Ruth Phelps Wenzel Miss Montana Gilbert

Schuman Committed to State Hospital After Knife Wounds

Ralph Schuman, treated at Barrett hospital since Saturday for four knife wounds in the chest, underwent a sanity hearing April 9 and was judged mentally unbalanced by local physicians and the court. He was committed to Warm Springs state hospital after initially claiming an attack, later saying the injuries were self inflicted. Noah Allen found him two miles north of Bond station with bloodstained clothes.

Ralph Schuman Barrett Hospital Warm Springs Schuman Leonard Schulz Noah Allen Bond Station

Music contest names judge and hosts meet here

Mrs. Vera Cooke Hazel of Dillon is named voice judge for the district music contest to be held April 26 at the Normal College. Contestants come from Montana Idaho and Utah with Forrest Wachs of Great Falls as Montana Federation of Music Clubs president and sponsor.

Vera Cooke Hazel Dillon Montana Idaho Utah Forrest Wachs Great Falls Montana Federation of Music Clubs Normal College

Senior Class to Present Play May 9 Tiger House

Beaverhead county high school announces its senior class drama Tiger House a thrilling mystery to be staged in the auditorium on Friday May 9 Don Sutton drama instructor leads a large cast with principals Dorothy Ann Gosman Ethel Mary Forrester Grace Knox Eileen Grimes Peggy Quackenbush Boyd Koenig Don Smith Clyde Casterline and Tom Welborn listed as principals.

Beaverhead County High School Don Sutton Dorothy Ann Gosman Ethel Mary Forrester Grace Knox Eileen Grimes Peggy Quackenbush Boyd Koenig Don Smith Clyde Casterline Tom Welborn

St. James Guild Hosts Tea With Dessert Service

Mrs. A. G. Williams and Mrs. W. B. Emerick will entertain the St. James guild at the guild hall Thursday afternoon with a 2 o'clock dessert course.

A. G. Williams W. B. Emerick St. James Guild Guild Hall

American Home Magazine seeks renewals and new subscriptions

Wanted ambitious person to manage renewals and new subscriptions for the American Home magazine. Easy, pleasant work with big commissions. Spare time only. American Home Magazine Corporation, 251 Fourth Avenue, New York, NY.

The American Home Ision Home Magazine Corporation Fourth Avenue New York N. Y

Buckingham Is High Rifleman At Dillon Club Shoot

C Buckingham topped the weekly Dillon Rifle Club with 272 of 300. L Peterson and O Sussman tied for second at 268 while H Hignight 267 and A Green 259 followed. Dillon Junior Rifle Club top honors went to L Mallon and B Koeniguet with 95, others ranged from 83 to 90.

C. Buckingham Dillon Rifle Club L. Peterson O. Sussman H. Hignight A. Green R. Smith K. Fox D. Gordon B. Farrell M. Jones R. Stefanatz M. Adams C. Banks A. Bramsman F. Kirby P. Lasich F. Seybold C. Carroll L. Larson A. Watkin S. Langdorf D. Myers W. Whittier E. Burrells Dillon L. Mallon B. Koeniguet

Baptist Men Name Officers After Dinner Meeting

Dr. C. B. Marsh was named president of the Baptist Men's club after a dinner at the cottage on Monday night. Officers include Cal Fitzsimmons as vice president and Parke Scott of Armstead as secretary-treasurer. Evan Burrell and Homer Palmer hosted.

C. B. Marsh Baptist Men's Club Cottage Evan Burrell Homer Palmer Cal Fitzsimmons Parke Scott Armstead

Methodist Ladies Aid Plans Thursday Meeting at Church Parlor

The Methodist Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday at 3 o clock in the church parlors. A program follows the business meeting. Hostesses include Mrs. George Farrell, Mrs. Stella Murray, Mrs. Walter Schwartz and Mrs Sherman Hughes.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society George Farrell Stella Murray Walter Schwartz Sherman Hughes

Busy Bee Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Mrs Price Home

The Busy Bee club was entertained on Tuesday evening at 1:30 in the afternoon by Mrs. Charles R. Price at a dessert luncheon held in her home.

Busy Bee Club Charles R. Price

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary. Smith Melrose Fred. Waldily Jackson H. C. McNinch Lima City William Wyatt Dell Rancher J. H. Mailey Twin Bridges Genevieve Albertson James and George Harrison Grasshopper Section Edgar Rife Medicine Lodge Ann Johnson Leonard Baird Quartz Hill Lula Suckow Paul Chumrau Billie W. B. Hartwig Helen Randolph Fred Simons Cardwell Harry Black Everett Wash J. C. Wall Rochester, Minn Riverside Club Peter J. Peterson Elmer Peterson Roland Chibadeau Beaverhead James L._.Kurtz Bozeman Dillon Masons Charles A. Hauswirth State Walter Grimes South Rife Street Harold Wheelbarger Claude Lay Frank C. McFadden Madison Counties Sheldon E. Davis Helena University Executive Council State Board of Education Lorin Flanders Vida Ann Weegee Stedman Matt Platt, Jr Matt Platt, Sr Earl Crichton Crichton Residence J. C. Fuller Chris Hansen Melbourne Jackson Frances Pickorick John Hartwig Montana State College Billie Baxter Mildred Taylor Miss Baxter Claysor Miss Taylor East Helena H. H. Scarborough Salt Lake City Andrus Hotel Florence Ames Francis Joseph Lewis Poca Tello, Idaho J. A. Meeke Lillie Clark Pocatello Alan Dempster Tait Alexander Tait Naval Training Station San Diego Calif Navy Electrical School Alan Tait Navy Dirk T. Holcomb Livingston Orrin Babb Richfield, Idaho F. E. and Waldron Boger Homes M. Lewellen Plains Frank Tyro Denise Lonepine Dee Dhillips Kalispell Don Julson Mrs. Phillips Mr. Julson Manse Society France Marshal Petain Le‘Puy Kappa Lambda Gamma Kiwanis Meeting Rebekahs Cancer First Baptist Church Helena, Mont U.P Ete Pres 4 & Trust LI Company Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Tribune Publishing Co State Hospital Buckingham Methodist Aid Great Falls Breweries, I Tnc
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