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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

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Dillon Gun Club Ties Missoula In State Trap Shoot

Dill on Gun Club members led by Ted Renfro and Herman Peterson posted a 75 in the Montana Standard telegraphic trap meet tying Missoula for the state lead. The event featured top scores across 100 yard singles and 16 yard singles with notable performances from Butte and Lima shooters and improvements underway at the Dillon traps.

Dillon Gun Club Ted Reliffo Boss Emerick Bill Gleed Lima Gun Club Dillon Organization Montana Missoula Coleader Dillon Ted Renfro Herman Peterson Russ Smith Chuck O'Connell Butte Sheridan Burnham Bozeman Pro Renfro Peterson R. Smith O’connell Tolson Forrester Bryant Boyer J. Lynch Gleed Lima Meacham G. Boe P. Schwab W. Westergard W. Jones Carl Anderson Billie Lou Sweet Free Barrett Talent Hmerick L. Smith A. HE. Alge J. Keenan Bill Sweet J. Brundage Alge O. Meacham Paul Temple Cornell Steele Schulz Wombacker Eudaily M. Merrill Don Smith Bill Olson Wetzel D. Gordon Hignight F. Vandegrift B. Cheek Stan Benson Dave Curry

Dillon P T A Elects L R VanAirsdale President

Mrs. L. R. VanAirsdale will head the Dillon Parent-Teacher Association for the coming year after Tuesday’s officer elections. Unanimous votes named W. J. Romersa as vice president J. J. Brown as secretary and George Hughes as treasurer. The installation occurs May 16.

L. R. VanAirsdale Dillon Parent-Teacher Association L. M. Holloran W. J. Romersa J. J. Brown George Hughes Holloran O. T. Vandegrift Gargoyle Club Dramatics Society of the Normal College Myrtle Savidge Paul Anderson L. R. Smith D. A. Galt Ott Vandegrift

Rural Electrification Meetings Scheduled

Rural residents to be informed on installation and use of electricity with Armin J. Hill of the Montana extension service as main speaker. Meetings set for Lima high school gym April 26 at 2 pm, Dillon city hall April 26 at 8 pm, Melrose April 27, and Twin Bridges high school April 27 at 8 pm.

Armin J. Hill Bozeman Montana Extension Service Lima Dillon City Hall Melrose Twin Bridges High School Hill

Wisdom business visitor D E Anson in city Tuesday

D E Anson of Wisdom visited the city on Tuesday for business. Harry Bay of Dillon was admitted to a Butte hospital for treatment yesterday.

D. E. Anson of Wisdom Harry Bay Dillon Butte

CCC Company Reoccupies Birch Creek CCC Camp

Company 3286 of the Civilian Conservation Corps arrived at Birch Creek under Lt R Smith to reoccupy the camp. Two trainloads with 195 youths reached Apex and were driven to Birch Creek. The group included 150 from New York City, 40 from New Jersey, and five from Delaware. Evacuation of the former camp was completed with 40 boys sent to a CCC camp near Salmon Idaho and staff to Pocatello Idaho.

Birch Creek CCC Civilian Conservation Corps R. Smith Apex New York City New Jersey Delaware Salmon Idaho Pocatello

Hartwig Dies in California After Illness

W J Hartwig longtime Helena resident and builder of the Hartwig theatre in 1917 died Saturday in Long Beach California after months of illness. Surviving sons W B Hartwig of Dillon and Charles of Long Beach plus daughters Mrs L H Sutton of Seattle and Mrs A H McConnell of Long Beach. Funeral held Wednesday in Helena.

W. J. Hartwig Helena W. B. Hartwig Beaverhead Dillon Long Beach Calif Hartwig W. B Charles

Dillon Man Wins State Handball Title Again

Ray Gallant, longtime Montana State Normal College coach and former Butte Mines star, won the state singles handball title. He defeated Joe Harrington of Butte 21-7 21-5 in the final after earlier wins over Harold Tanner and Al MacIntosh. Dillon teammates George Melton Jr. also performed well.

Montana Ray Gallant Montana State Normal College Butte Mines Dillon Joe Harrington Butte Harrington Gallant al MacIntosh Great Falls Harold Tanner George Melton, Jr Dean

Dillon Musician Attends Western Montana Festival

Beaverhead county high school will be represented by Miss Alice Davis at the Western Montana Music Festival in Missoula April 21 and 22 for the 25th anniversary of the University School of Music. Davis will play the piano. Miss Mary Castles cannot attend. Bands glee clubs and other choirs will participate.

Beaverhead County Alice Davis

County Federation to Meet April 29 in Dillon

The Beaverhead County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its spring meeting in Dillon on April 29 with the Dillon Shakespeare Club as host. The event opens at 10 AM at the Presbyterian church and includes a luncheon at 1 PM in the church parlors. Delegates from Wise River Wisdom and Jackson are expected to attend the afternoon social meeting.

Beaverhead County Federation of Women’s Clubs Dillon Dillon ‘Shakespeare Club Presbyterian Church County Federation Shakespeare Club Wise River Wisdom and Jackson

Local Delegation Heads to Lutheran Student Convention

Miss Henrietta Broekema Miss Lois Swenson Miss Cadwell and Rev. L H Thompson will depart Friday afternoon to attend the Lutheran Student convention in Billings on April 21 and 22.

Henrietta Broekema Lois Swenson Cadwell L. H. Thompson Billings

Joint Concert Of Orchestra And Glee Club

A joint concert with the Women’s Glee Club and the Little Symphony Orchestra at the Normal College auditorium drew a large, appreciative audience. The varied program included ensemble and solo numbers from both groups, with pieces by Wagner, Saint-Saëns, Gounod, and others, featuring students such as Jane Fetterman, John Haburchak, Fern Ray, Nadine Kuss, and Margaret McLeod among the performers. The Little Symphony Orchestra’s personnel span strings, winds, and piano, showcasing a broad student talent lineup in a program that promises further spring appearances.

En’s Little Symphony Orchestra Normal College Lang-Reigger Wagner Margaret McLeod Kenneth Barry Douglas Vageg the Skaters Waldteufel the Swan Saint-Saens Mireille Gounod Jane Fetterman Saco Leone Cashmore Dillon John Haburchak Big Sandy Dorothy Hagler Helena Fern Ray Ravalli Maxine Cline Manhattan Eloise Preshinger Geraldine Helen McGovern Glendive Doris Gerdrum Grass Range Murthel Nelson Hamilton Ruby Rasmussen Medicine Lake Bertha Julson Katherine MacGregor Arnold Clair Mary Baker June Carlson Anaconda Angeline Smith Mary Hocking Patricia Gilbert Marjorie Decker Bertha Leigh Warren Temple Lawrence Selby Whitehall Bruce Gilbert Ruth Anglim Cut Bank

Roosevelt to Washington After Rest with War Foreseen

The article describes President Roosevelt leaving Warm Springs for Washington after a 10 day rest and warning, I’ll be back in the fall if we don’t have a war. It notes Congress debating extending or revising the Neutrality Act and outlines Roosevelt’s approach to foreign relations and defense of democracies.

Washington Warm Springs Roosevelt Congress

Rochester Cabin Burglary Suspect Sought in Melrose Case

Madison and Beaverhead sheriffs investigate the burglary of a Rochester area prospector cabin reporting 200 in gold amalgam and 75 in cash stolen on April 12. They seek John Turner of Melrose, tied to the suspect list after Turner’s discharge from Ben Hanson, with a horse later returning bearing Turner belongings.

Madison Beaverhead Counties Rochester L. W. Brook Madison County Paul Temple Beaverhead County John Turner Melrose Turner Ben Hanson Hanson Virginia City

Banquet Planned by Girl Scouts Leaders Set for May 2

A Girl Scout Council meeting at city hall advanced plans for the annual banquet for leaders. Mrs. Smith Paddock was appointed commissioner and Mrs. Fred Kerr chairman of arrangements, assisted by Mrs. Luther Smith and Mrs. Philip Cottom. The event is Tuesday evening May 2 at St James guild hall. Mrs. George Hughes reported $280 in contributions from local firms and residents. The council also discussed continuing city park efforts and planned a citywide petition to raise public awareness.

Girl Scout Council George Hughes Hughes

Nelsons Travel as Mother-in-Law Falls Ill

Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson traveled through Dillon on Tuesday en route to Hamilton where Mrs Nelson was summoned to the bedside of her ill mother.

Fred Nelson Dillon Hamilton

Benefit for Hospital Is Successful

Churches of the city joined last Saturday afternoon in presenting a Mexican Fiesta program at the Lutheran church attended by about 100 persons, raising approximately $33 for the Barrett hospital. Refreshments closed the event. Participants included Claudia Faust’s dance for the Methodist church, Nadine Kuss’s vocal solo for the Catholic church, Desta Fisher’s piano solo for the Presbyterian church, Helen Anderson’s vocal for the Lutheran church, and various organ and group performances.

Lutheran Church Barrett Hospital Methodist Church Claudia Faust F. D. Willis Episcopal Church Catholic Church Nadine Kuss The Normal College L.D. S Desta Fisher Presbyterian Church Helen Anderson

Spanish War Reviewed at Rotary Meet

Eugene W. Savage of Butte tells Dillon Rotary about Spain’s civil war and its consequences. He notes Franco’s rise and foreign aid while warning war destroys rights and order, and predicts Spain will rebuild despite destruction and lost commerce. Other attendees and guests attended the district convention brief.

Spain Eugene W. Savage Butte Dillon Rotary Club Italy Germany Savage Franco Canary Islands Fascist Fay Cannon Ray Schilling Percy Frazier Cannon Dillon Club Bruce Watters Conrad Orr

Sportsmen Prepare for District Meet in Montana

Plans for the south central district meeting of the Montana Wild Life federation are nearing completion. President Jack Keenan announced the convention will be at City Hall auditorium on Saturday night April 22, with 300 or more sportsmen expected from Butte Anaconda Sheridan and Lima.

South Central Montana Wild Life Federation Jack Keenan City Hall Butte Anaconda Sheridan Lima

Five Candidates Nominated for May Queen at May Fete

Normal college selects five candidates for May queen: Mary Phillips Lewistown Elaine Tschache Fried Arlette Williams Philipsburg Eleanor Mortiz Manhattan and Kate Seagren Butte. Selection based on leadership loyalty personality and college accomplishments.

The Normal College Mary Phillips Lewistown Elaine Tschache Freid Arlette Williams Philipsburg Eleanor Mortiz Manhattan Kate Seagren Butte

Seniors of Beaverhead High announce Shrew cast

Beaverhead county high school seniors rehearse The Taming of the Shrew under Miss Betty Ann Polleys. Cast includes James Albertson, Marguerite Johnson, Jo Ann Fuller, William Tower, John Hartwig, Howard Morse, Bruce Watters, Selah Underwood, Bill Tait, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Dee Casper, Lloyd Whipple, June Pat.

Beaverhead County High School Betty Ann Polleys James Albertson Marguerite Johnson Jo Ann Fuller William Tower John Hartwig Howard Morse Bruce Watters Selah Underwood Bill Tait Elizabeth Wilkinson Dee Casper Lloyd Whipple Pat

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