Dillon Social News Highlights and Local Visits
A collection of brief mentions from Dillon including visitors Grace Culled Divide Hughes & McCaleb, Dr. AH H Scarborough of Idaho Falls on professional business, Drs and Mrs. W. J. Romersa hosting Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, D. E. Anson of Wisdom in town for business, Mrs. Alfred Holven visiting Alder, Mrs. Homer Harrison and daughter off to Butte, Frank Blair and wife of Grant in town for business and friends, Lutheran service at St Jamies guild hall led by Rev Skindler, Mrs. Rodney Grady visiting sister in Butte, Miss Marguerite David headed to Washington DC for civil service stenography, Joe Vazonke of Bridger visiting Trolinger family, W. W. Payne of the state highway commission seeking rights of way for 1927 project highway, Horace McIntyre of Armstead planning to buy a power hammer for his blacksmith shop, Rev. R O Shannon of First Baptist Church attending Anaconda dedication and speaking on community duties.
Families from Helena and Billings Tour Dillon by Rail
Mr and Mrs J Rigby and three children from Helena and Mr and Mrs C L McKay of Billings spent Sunday and Monday in Dillon waiting for their cars shipped from Dubois Idaho to Dillon by rail. The Rigbys traveled from Florida, the McKays from Salt Lake City. Mrs Rigby is formerly Miss Nona Durnford Normal 07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rigby
Helena
C. L. McKay
Billings
Dillon
Dubois
Idaho
Rigbys
Florida
McKays
Salt Lake City
Rigby
Nona Durnford
Never Be Without It For Child Cough Remedy
An Altoona Pennsylvania mother endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate cough remedy for children. The ad praises pine tar honey and other healing ingredients and promotes purchase from M. Gosman, successor to Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Oyeos M. Gosman
Potts
Jolly Pinochle Club Holds No Host Dinner at Country Inn
On Saturday evening April 20 the Jolly Pinochle club held a successful no host dinner at the Country Inn. Twenty five guests joined one long table with a roses and daffodils centerpiece. After dinner cards and dancing followed. Door prize went to Mrs John Tessier. high scorers were Mr and Mrs John Tessier Mrs R Quackenbush and J Christiansen. consolation prizes to the same group and others. Guests included Mr Mrs George Lenox Mr Mrs R Quackenbush Mr Mrs Ed Farley Mr Mrs Diggle Emerick Mr Mrs John Tessier Mr Mrs J H Keenan Mr Mrs Elwood Morrison Mr Mrs Frank Bell Mr Mrs O J Christiansen Mr Mrs Ned Saunders Mrs Lillie Selway Elinor Selway Mrs Christine Albers and John Albers. Tom Dubois attended as a club guest.
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the Jolly
Pinochle Lab
John Tessier
J. H. Keenan
Elwood Morrison
Frank Bell
O. J. Christiansen
Ned Saunders
Lillie Selway
Elinor Selway
Christine Albers
John Albers
Tom Dubois
Birthday Dinner Honoring Prof Robert Clark at Camel Inn
Albert Perry hosted a birthday dinner Monday at the Camel Inn for Prof. Robert Clark from State Normal. Eight covers were set with flowers and place cards. a birthday cake with candles pleased the guest as Miss Margaret Knudsen, a college student and violinist, performed several pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camel Inn
Albert Perry
State Normal
Robert Clark
Margaret Knudsen
Dillon Masons Plan Friday Dance at St James Hall
Extensive preparations have been made for a Friday evening dance at St James guild hall by Dillon Masons and their ladies. Attractive decorations fill the spacious hall and a midnight lunch will be served. The event is expected to be one of the outstanding social affairs of the season in Dillon.
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St. James Guild Hall
Dillon Masons
Dillon
Northside Country Club Hosts Event At Birch Creek Ranch
The Northside Country Club will be entertained on Tuesday April 30 by Mrs. W. E. Roberts at her Birch Creek ranch home.
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Northside Country Club
W. E. Roberts
Birch Creek
Nelson school T. A. invite benefit dance at Country Inn
The Nelson school T. A. are giving an invitation benefit dance at the Country Inn Saturday evening April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nelson School ”. T. A
the _Sountry Inn
Pinochle Club Holds Meeting With Mr and Mrs Sister
The B and B Pinochle club gathered with Mr and Mrs Stanley Sister son last Friday evening for a social session and card playing event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stanley Sisterson
Ground Broken for New St Rose Catholic Church
Ground is broken for a new St Rose Catholic church to be built this summer on the south side of the current lot. H J Hamill arrives from Missoula to submit plans and specs with Tom Moen of Bozeman directing construction. The Romanesque brick structure will be 40 by 120 feet with a modern nave and adjoining social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hamill
Montana
Missoulas
St. Rose Catholic
Hamill
Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Tom Moen
Bozeman
Lewistown
Leprosy Fund Drive Led by Local Bank President
Gilbert, president of the First National Bank, is named local chairman for Philippine Day on May 1 to raise funds for leprosy eradication in the Philippine Islands. The national board targets 2 million dollars. Beaverhead County residents can mail subscriptions or donate at local banks or to Mr. Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
First. National Bank
Philippine Islands
National Board
Beaverhead County
Dillon gears up for a grand Fourth of July celebration
A planning meeting announces a larger parade with prizes for floats and decorated cars and substantial purses for races and athletic exhibitions. The Dillon event aims for a $3000 fund with free entertainment all day, inviting regional visitors and excursions from Butte Lima and Idaho Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
F. G.lyons
Bill Logan
Charles Niblack
Montana
Frank A. Hazelbaker
T. E. Gilbert
D. A. Galt
Butte
Lima
Idaho Falls
Noted Air Travel Thrill Ends With Touchdown
Two passengers recount a rough flight with engine sounds and wall checks. They describe a long descent toward a beach field and a near ground skim before wheels touch, followed by a tentative roll and a calm, relieved end to an adventurous voyage.
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Mamer
Interesting Talks Feature of Rotary Meeting in Dillon
Dillon Rotary club heard a detailed address from Chancellor M A Brannon on normal schools and financing. W L Hayward urged support for the area Boy Scouts council and outlined plans to expand activities. Dr W H Stephan chaired with a talk on athletics advocating a single coach for both the normal college and high school. W B Hartwig spoke on the state Rotary convention in Great Falls. Lee R Light George Clemon and Martin Jackson attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
M. A. Brannon
Helena
Normal School
W. L. Hayward
Boy Scouts
Spokane
Area Council
Dillon
Farrell
W. H. Stephan
Normal
W. B. Hartwig
Rotary
Great Falls
Lee R. Light
George Clemon
Martin Jackson
County Commissioner Delivers Steers from Armstead to Dillon
County Commissioner Jack son arrived in Dillon after a multi day drive hauling 200 head of fat steers from his Jackson area ranch to Armstead. On Tuesday he helped load 37 cattle cars from Armstead, averaging 1200 pounds per two year old steer, selling at 11 and a half cents per pound for a choice lot.
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Jackson
Dillon
Armstead
Pyle Brothers Deliver 75 Fat Steers to Armstead
George and Andy Pyle of the Grasshopper section delivered 75 head of fat steers at Armstead on Tuesday in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Andy Pyle
Grasshopper
Dillon
Armstead
Dillon to host new Elks lodge in town
Dillon Elks aim to organize a lodge likely numbered 1554 after Grand Lodge approved the dispensation. Terry Browning announced the action via telegram from Grand Exalted Ruler Murray Hulbert, with plans to charter within four weeks and initiate ceremonies led by a large Butte delegation.
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Dillon
B. P
Grand Lodge
Terry Browning
Murray Hulbert
Reif
Browning
Butte
Butte Elks
Dillon Elks
Oro Y Plaza Lodge
Virginia City
Blank shells and powder wads for night shooting
A brief notice notes Lambing time items from Hughes and McCaleb, highlighting blank shells powder wads and primers used for night shooting activities.
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Lambing Time
Hughes & McCaleb
Beloit Couple Visits Blaine Ranch Friends on Summer Trip
Mr and Mrs Henry Ziebele of Beloit Wisconsin spent time this week at the ranch home of Mr and Mrs Mose Smyth near Blaine. They are en route to Spokane and the coast for the summer and stopped to visit Mrs Smyth once their Minnesota neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ziebele
Beloit
Wis
Mose Smyth
Blaine
Spokane
Coast Points
Smyth
Minnesota
Prize steers balk at loading in Armstead railroad scare
George Clemon of Jackson brought two hundred Whiteface steers aged two from his Big Hole ranch to load for shipment. The wary cattle, averaging 1240 pounds at 12 cents a pound, refused the railroad car while others stampeded near Armstead. A stubborn big steer finally yielded only after roping and dragging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clemon
Jackson
Armstead
Big Hole
George
Fairbanks Family Spends Weekend at Jefferson Island
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fairbanks and their family spent the weekend with friends at Jefferson Island, enjoying the hospitality and leisure time together.
Civil suit seeks $6000 in damages over January auto collision
A civil suit filed in district court alleges L. M. Gilman was injured in an January automobile collision and seeks $6,000 from H. M. Brundage.
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District Court
L. M. Gilman
H. M. Brundage
Canada Announces Official Flag Design
Canada adopts a flag featuring the Union Jack with Canada’s arms encircled by a wreath and crown set on a cross intersection. The proclamation marks the Dominion’s national symbol amid imperial symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Initiates Three New Members
At St James guild hall the Brotherhood of St. Andrew held a regular meeting last Sunday evening. Tommy Leubben Jack Cashmore and Pete Cashmore were initiated as new members. A pleasant session followed.
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The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
St. James Guild Hall
Tommy Leubben
Jack Cashmore
Pete Cashmore
Desirable 2940 Acre Sheep Ranch For Sale
Ranch offered by C. C. Newman Dillon Montana includes 2940 acres improved irrigated with hay range water two large sheds. Priced at $8 per acre with terms. Local ranch market listing from Dillon area.
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KOR
C. C. Newman
Dillon
Montana
Public Land Notice of Final Proof Filing
William D. Knox of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a homestead claim in Helena Great Falls district for Lots 1 2 and 3 Sec 4 Twp 118 Range 8 W Mont Meridian. The hearing is set for June 19 before Fred Rife Clerk of the District Court. Witnesses include Peter Anderson Samuel L. Parker Hanson A. Price all of Dell Montana and Edward N. Knox of Dillon Montana.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
William D. Knox
Dillon
Helena
Mont
Meridian
Fred Rife
District Court
Ae Montana
Peter Anderson
Samuel L. Parker
Hanson A. Price
Dell
Edward N. Knox
D. Nicholson
Register
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Grace
AH. H. Scarborough
Mrs. Robertson
Three Forks
D. E. Anson
Wisdomspent
Alfred Holven
Alder
Pete Anderson
Homer Harrison
Frank, Blair of
Grant
St. Jamies Guild Hall
Skindler
Montana Synod
Rodney Grady
George Melton
Marguerite
David
Washington, D. C
Civil Service
Joe .Vazonke
Bridger
W. W. Payne
State Highway Commission
Horace McIntyre
Mr. McIntyre
R O. Shannon
First Bane Church
First Baptist Church
Anaconda
Shannon
Baptist Convention
Pratt
Mr. Gosman
Rexall
Nelson P. T. A
Pinochle Club
NEW Catholic Church
Leprosy A P
Aa Sonne Essex
Essex
Geta
Barry & Hopkins’ Garage
Dillon, Montana
Meg
Order OF Elks
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