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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
9
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Clark E Woodward Liberty Mutual vice president cites a national survey showing three female policyholders in accidents for every ten male insured. He notes reports from Maine to California and quotes Pittsburg traffic chief claiming no fatalities from women drivers in nine years. He jokes about discoveries in history as investigations continue.
This article eulogizes Jim Thorpe the famed athlete once dominant in football and Olympic track. It notes his decline from major league offers to semi pro teams in Shelby Montana and Ohio clubs, attributes it to his freewheeling style, and places him at age 88 as a storied but aging Indian figure on the tail end of his legend.
A dentist testifying for Col C J William says the colonel’s vision was impaired by infected molars, supporting his defense in a dispute raised by Brig Gen Smedley D Butler alleging drunkenness.
A congressional hearing on the Volstead act suggests no immediate amendments or repeal moves are expected this session. Lawmakers indicate current prohibition policies will remain intact for now.
The piece argues against banning foreign language newspapers in America, noting many publish patriotic content and serve loyal immigrant communities. It warns that punishing all such papers harms innocent readers while immigration declines and second-generation readers shift to English.
The piece urges city dwellers to learn outdoor etiquette and fire safety. It compares forest behavior to urban conduct, noting the danger of discarded matches and cigarette butts harming property and life. It stresses training in outdoor behavior and respect for rules.
Motored to Silver Star Sunday for a dip at Barkell plunge. Among the Dillon party were Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and daughter Georgia, Mrs. W. G. Gilbert and children, Miss Georgia Mathews, Miss Bertie Mathews, Mildred Plum, Jeff Mathews, Mrs. W. H. Stephan and children, Mrs. Florence Backus and daughter Virginia, Mrs. N. E. Stone, Miss Anna Patterson, Dr. Eugene G. Free, B. N. Stevenson, Mrs. Lillian Free and daughter Ella, Mrs. Warren M. Stone and son Junior.
Miss Margaret Huntington entertained the Pan-Hellenic club Monday evening at Mrs. J. B. Holtz home. Ten members attended for an evening of cards. The Riverside Club will meet at Mrs. Sam Freeman home Saturday afternoon May 8 with an election of officers and all members urged to attend.
Mrs Roscoe Cornell Mrs J W Forsgren and Mrs C P Thomas entertained with a dinner party Tuesday at the Cornell home. The series included a bridge dinner Thursday and another Saturday night. Spring blossoms adorned the rooms and tulips centered the tables. Six bridge tables were in use each occasion.
The Ellen May Guild will entertain Presbyterian congregation members and church groups at a party in the church Friday evening May 7 at 8 o clock. Miss Mary E. Moore of New York City will be the guest of honor. All Presbyterian men and women and their families are invited to attend.
The Shakespeare annual luncheon was held Saturday at J. B. Holtz home with 35 covers. Tables featured tall pink candles and pink roses, and members enjoyed a program of music and talks by both active and honorary members.
About 24 friends gathered Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. John Wolfe to surprise Mrs. Susan Findling. The party featured card games and late refreshments.
The Dillon assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls received its charter Wednesday evening. Members of the Masonic fraternity and the Order of Eastern Star attended the meeting.
American Legion Auxiliary held a social meeting Wednesday evening in the Legion rooms at the city hall. The evening featured cards and refreshments for attendees.
Mrs Emma Carhart and Mrs George Featherly will entertain the Manse society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon May 6 at the home of Mrs Carhart.
Theta will entertain Miss Carolyn White on Tuesday evening May 4 at the home of Mrs. J. B. Holtz.
Glacier National Park entered its seventeenth season in 1926 with official registrations rising and attendance around 40 000, up 7 000 from 1924. The Glacier Park Hotel Co plans expansion at Going to the Sun chalets and a new 60 room lobby dining building and a Waterton lake 20 room hotel for 1927. Yellowstone indicates another record season as bookings climb and April reservations rise above prior year.
Redrock school won the health poster contest at the high school earning a silver cup for the best general exhibit. Armstead school finished second with a $5 prize and Nelson school took third. Individual prizes went to Harriet Schuler of Nelson in division one with others from Bedrock Reichle and Armstead earning notes.
Edward Rice a Mc Hesser rancher pleaded guilty in justice court to using license plates recorded for another machine and was fined 50 dollars by Judge Phillips who warned harsher penalties for future violators. Sheriff and police will ticket cars with old or missing plates for court appearances.
Bruce Risley assists ex service men in reinstating government insurance reporting about $40,000 renewed through him. The July 2 deadline looms and veterans should file reinstatement papers at once to ensure timely submission. Risley can be found at the county assessor's office in the courthouse.
A business visitor, Pye George, visited Dillon last week. A large crowd traveled to Grant on Sunday to watch the ball game. Mrs. E A Marchesseau and Mrs. Ruth Pyle stayed with Mrs. Andy B Pyle, and Frank Marchesseau was a business visitor in Dillon Friday and Saturday. Ted Marchesseau and his wife spent several days in Dillon last week.
Duke Davis visits from Medicine Lodge. Elizabeth Levick hosts B M A members with pinochle and fortune telling. Mullen, Go forth, Guyaz dine at Guyaz home. John Mullen and Joe Golobick motor to Dillon. Residents attend Grant baseball game against Polaris. Bridge work begins at steep grade. Road crew improves Horse Prairie and Medicine Lodge road. Mrs. Smith Ames travels from Reichle. About 50 U S S men work on track to gravel pit. Social guests dine with Ralph Go forth and John Mullen joins pinochle night. W H Lyons drives to Dillon for dental work.
Dick Freeman and Vic Westergard motored to Dillon the first of the week. Mr and Mrs Tom Hildreth visit Dillon relatives. Tom Craver family drove to Armstead. Jim Jensen journeyed to the county seat. Bob Hildreth went to Armstead to meet wife and baby. Tex Hart left for Idaho due to his father’s illness. Lois Scollard and Alvin Owens drove to Armstead Sunday.
Reichle reports Bernard Garrison leased the Mickel ranch south of Reichle. Kaspar Hauser shipped a carload of potatoes to Butte and secured a good price. Matt Polish also ships potatoes to Butte this week. Mrs. Frank Bryan travels to Dillon for her mother Mrs. Conner's illness. Butte visitors include Fay Gransbury, Val Tadovich, Carl Decker, and Catherine Finnegan. Verna Huber and Edna Garrison visit Butte. Garrison nearly recovered from a car accident and can discard crutches. Ed Neihart ends mining for summer to work at Christ Reiber ranch.
The Polaris baseball team beat Grant 18 to 17 at Grant last Sunday. Boss Emerick and James Dodd visited the valley to view fat steers. George Harrison and Dewey Marchesseau spent a few days in Big Hole buying thoroughbred bulls. Mrs Miller of Dillop hosted by Mr and Mrs Alex Silach. Wilbur Tash visited home folks for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Win Adders Wil Nichols and his mother Mrs Nichol of Butte were guests at the Niel Ahders home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Earl Fitchen with Mrs Gus Fitchen and son of Butte visited in Reichle Sunday. Mr and Mrs Julius Hartwig made a trip to Twin Bridges Sunday.
Miss Adeline N. Walty and Floyd B. McGregor united in marriage at the Walter home with Rev John O Shea officiating. The couple plans three months in California before settling in Sheridan July 15 at the Junod house.
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