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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
5
A series of brief city notes lists residents and visitors from Bannack Armstead Twin Bridges Jackson and Kalispell in Dillon meetings visits and business trips. Names include Mr and Mrs Murphy Mr and Mrs Nyhart Harold Engle Jorgen Jorgenson Fred Gilbert and Curtis Gruwell among others. Several residents travel to Anaconda Fresno Seattle and Fresno for visits and enlistment.
Miss Martha Rott and Dr Leanora lead publicity for the May district convention to be held here. T Lee McCracken outlines the summer roundup while Miss MacGregor demonstrates eye testing methods. Mrs Frank Hazelbaker appoints chairs for arrangements and program, registration and other roles.
Henry Fitted of Lima and Pete Anderson of Dell handled business in Dillon on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Renfrow of Dell. Mr. and Mrs. Hovey from Grant. Miss Ethel Else en route to Dell. Mr. and Mrs. Cantrell from Dell. Don Anson from Wisdom. Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Harvey of Alder. Mrs. Smyth and son Alden of Blaine. J. L. Nyhart from a Twin Bridges ranch. Dr. Romersa and others motored to Butte. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew plans a dance at St James guildhall on Friday April 29 at 8 30. James Fay and wife return from a two week motor trip to California and the southwest. Wikidals back from California Arizona and Utah with optimism about the water outlook. Mrs C V Jones of Chicago testifies in her divorce suit amid alleged infidelity.
Assembly notes report a program titled A Wedding by John Kirkpatrick staged by the Gargoyle dramatic club directed by Jane Herndon. Next Wednesday April 27 at 10 am the piano and violin departments perform. Program lists Paderewski Minuet in G by Josephine Miller and other pieces by Estelle Lenox Della May Osborne Bill Bates.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Randolph of this city captured first place in the Washington bicentennial oratorical contest held in Butte last week.
Deputy clerk William OrriT watched as two Idaho couples with identical names sought marriage licenses. Judge George Opp officiated, uniting Oscar Lund of Dubois with Fannie Lund of Winsper and Wilford Hibbs of Dubois with Elizabeth Hibbs of Winsper, in a curious match.
Several Dillon Boy Scouts passed swimming and life saving tests last week in demonstrations at the Normal College plunge. Roy Forrester Melbourne Jackson Jack Reeves George Webster and James Kelly were advanced by the board of review. merit badges were conferred on James Kelly Bob Lee Jack Selway Dudley Peterson Wilbur Gilbert Win Best and Bill Bayerd.
The city secures its first chance to broadcast on the national network through KGIR arrangements. This marks Dillon’s first instance of remote control by a national organization, advancing local media access through a formal agreement.
Funeral services for the late Mrs T K Julson were held Friday morning at St Rose Catholic Church with Rev F X Lechner celebrating a requiem high mass. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery. Poor road conditions forced the procession to use bench road via the Cornelle Ranch.
Mayor H. L. McCaleb appeals to residents to end the widespread practice of dumping refuse along county roads. He notes numerous complaints and says penalties apply and a strict watch will be kept to prevent it.
Silas R. Eldridge a former resident of this city died in Farmington New Mexico on April 2 at age 62. He is survived by his mother Mrs Mary K. Eldridge three children Mrs Margaret Tietjen Newark New Jersey Mrs Alla Bagger Seattle and Ernest Eldridge Salem Oregon and a sister Mrs Ruth Baldwin Durango Colorado. He lived here for years after moving from Kansas City Missouri in 1908 and settled on a homestead on the east bench until 1911.
A blue ribbon group of Hereford cows and calves moved from the Dillon area to the Grasshopper DL headquarters. The herd, well wintered and in fine condition, included over 200 whiteface calves starting off on the short drive. DL favors calves in the warmer Beaverhead valley before returning them to the main herd.
Heman Wilcox died Monday at age 97, one of the county’s oldest men. A Lima resident for four years, his funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in Lima with Rev. J A Meeke and Rev. Edward Smith officiating.
Mr and Mrs R O Shannon will entertain the Baptist Aid Thursday afternoon at the Cottage for the society annual meeting. All members are urged to attend. A home talent program is planned.
Local police launch drive to curb petty theft reports including wood coal gasoline and fertilizer. Chief Nelson says suspects are being watched and monitored as investigations continue.
All National Airways pilots were called into service on Thursday due to the storm. A Salt Lake to Great Falls flight diverted and landed at Dubois Dell and Armstead, spending the night there after dark with lights at the local airport.
Mrs Frank Bassett departed Tuesday for St Louis Missouri due to the serious illness of her brother Elijah Warner.
Judge Bennett named Paul Temple as the water commissioner for Rattlesnake Creek in the first 1982 appointment on Tuesday.
Harry Colfer was using a hand drill Monday evening when the tool slipped and pierced the tip of one finger. He sought first aid and was treated for the injury.
Bright new awnings appeared over the past week at the Andrus Barber Shop on Westwood and Thomas Book Store.
A 1 30 luncheon was held Wednesday afternoon for the Busy Bee group hosted by Mrs L F Molleur. Guests enjoyed fellowship and light refreshments in a congenial social gathering.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown after the death and funeral of beloved wife and mother Mrs. T. K. Julson. Signed: Donald B. Julson and Margaret Lee Julson and Bertha May Julson.
The Ford family expresses appreciation for kindness during illness and after death of husband and father Pennington Ford. Thanks go to Rev. R. C. Shannon Baptist choir and all who sent flowers. Signed by Mrs. Ella Ford, Sam Ford, Mr. and Mrs. William Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ford, and Mrs Chester Lawerence.
The Blue Mountain troop met Thursday evening led by Miss Annie Stocker. Plans were discussed and a shift to afternoon meetings was decided. Games were played and taps were sung. Ilene Jackson, Scribe.
A Buick sedan owned by W. B. Hartwig and driven by his brother Charles of Helena collided with a Hudson sedan driven by James Campbell near the river bridge just north of the city Saturday evening. No injuries were reported though both cars were badly damaged.
The regular meeting set for April 25 is moved to May 9. Lucy H. Carson will speak on "Current New York Comedies."
The Dillon Gun Club shot a perfect 75 to edge Sheridan by one third. Forrester Tallent and Ross scored 25 each while Renfro and Edwards had 24. Dillon ties for second in the tele graphic shoot.
Work at Eliels progresses rapidly with the wall between the shoe and ladies departments removed. The Saturday night and Sunday activity marks the principal phase of an extensive improvement program now underway at the pioneer store.
A report notes several Dillon residents made a Sunday canoe trip from a point north of Divide to Brown's Bridge on the Big Hole River.
At a regular Elks lodge meeting Exalted Ruler Leonard Innes provided a big feed after a lively program. The event featured Don Nelson and Marion Pyeatt on mouth harp and accordion, Warren Crane on banjo and voice, Dave Hier and James Campbell with accompaniment by Melvin Smith and Francis Tonrey, a cake-walk by Dellar Gordon and Larry McGivney, and a serenade from the Elks drum and bugle corps before the meal.
In honor of Mr and Mrs Eddie Hoffman newly married, Mr and Mrs J C Jeppson hosted a Sunday evening pinochle party at their home. Guests included J C Penney colleagues and friends such as Ralph Jaggers Clyde Edwards Florence Wall Ruby Wentworth Muriel Wahl Katherine Gelhaus Gerald Caskin James Melton William Draper Harry Miller, and the couple received a handsome gift.
The choir of the Methodist church will meet for rehearsal Thursday evening at 7 o'clock in the church parlors.
W G Brooks state fire marshal toured Nor mal college last week and reported excellent conditions in the upkeep and care of the physical plant. He offered a few suggestions on improving fire protection measures.
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