Dillon Postoffice Receives Twelve Pages for Mail Transmission
Twelve pages are entered at the Dillon postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
11
Twelve pages are entered at the Dillon postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
The citizens of Dillon and surrounding communities pledge a warm welcome as the state American Legion and Auxiliary convene here next week. They praise hospitality, courtesy, and generosity, promising guests the best in care and comfort during their stay, hoping it becomes a memorable bright spot in the soldiers’ memories.
Citizens suspend business to honor Cornelius Hedges Jr a plain honest unselfish Montanan and state character whose death ends a life of kindness activity and generosity. The obituary notes he never wronged anyone and was deeply respected in Helena.
Beaverhead Post in readiness for state American Legion convention next week with events from August 18. The program includes reports from department officers banquet for Commander Drain and guests, diverse speakers, a 4 pm parade with post stunts, 40 or 8 reunion and activities, elections for department officers, and a barbecue close.
Proceedings outline for the Legion Auxiliary convention includes reading of the Preamble, minutes, and reports, roll calls, and committee items. Key figures cited are National Vice President Mrs Fenelon and Past Presidents Parley chair Mrs C E Pew as sessions span Friday and Saturday with elections and installation planned.
The obituary recalls Cornelius Hedges Jr known as Toby in boyhood and lifelong dedication to the Masonic lodge. His life reflected the order’s ritual and his family’s pioneer ties, with his father Cornelius Hedges Sr also serving as grand secretary.
A lifelong public servant and war veteran, James A Drain rose from a farm boy to attorney and Legion commander. A hunting accident at age thirty cost his right arm but forged his resolve to aid disabled WWI veterans and shape his public service career. He held roles from railroad laborer to adjutant general, clerk of the Washington Supreme Court, and legal practitioner in New York and D C.
Jim Crain survived a life changing hand injury and went on to receive the Distinguished Service Medal and Legion honors while aiding 2,500 disabled veterans. He led the DC Legion, helped shape rehabilitation policy, and joined an Anglo American Tank Commission in World War I. Meanwhile Montana golf enthusiasts attended a Helena exhibition featuring Jim Barnes and Chick Evans, where a 72 par course record was set.
Catarrhal Deafness is tied to inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube causing rumbling sounds or imperfect hearing. Reducing inflammation is claimed to prevent permanent hearing loss. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is sold by druggists for over 40 years by FB Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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