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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
9
Public Administrator George T. Banks and County Surveyor Forest Bayerd are identified as key officials in the referenced notice. The document references their official roles and connection to the county governance structure.
The Beaverhead county Republican slate is hailed for August 8 victories with Ronald Higgins of Missoula favored for congress in the First district. Highly qualified nominees for supreme court include William L. Holloway and Albert J. Galen. Lee Dennis is endorsed for railroad and public service commissioner, while Dan F. Mooney and Thos. E. Gilbert win support for sheriff and county attorney respectively. Otto C. Gosman is named for county commissioner, Frank Eliel and John S. Baker listed for state house seats, Genevieve O Leary for superintendent of schools, and Forest Bayerd for county surveyor.
The article extols Geo. T. Banks and James E. Phillips as virtually assured for public administrator and coroner. It asserts the Republican congressional, state and county ticket is worthy of voter support and predicts strong success in the general election on November 2.
Mrs Judge Susan Findling hosted at John Wolfe residence last Thursday with five tables of pinochle and refreshments. Mr and Mrs H E Andrus gave a Saturday dinner at the Andrus hotel with fourteen place settings per long table and coral sweet pea decorations. After dinner guests enjoyed card play at six pinochle tables.
The piece notes Montana voters backed incumbent congressman Scott Leavitt in the eastern district and preferred John Morgan Evans over Byron Cooney in the First district. It praises Supreme Court justices Galen and Halloway, mentions Ronald Higgins as Republican challenger, and comments on Meyers and Comer for associate justice. It concludes Montana remains Republican in Beaverhead with both parties nominating capable candidates.
Miss Olive Calloway of Milwaukee visiting Dillon sister Mrs. Harold Hanson was guest of honor at a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. A F Waldorf and Mrs. J H Gilbert at the Waldorf home. Lavender and pink decor, 1 30 luncheon, six bridge tables, cards and social hour.
Mrs A F Waldorf entertained with a bridge luncheon Saturday afternoon at her home on South Washington Street. Summer flowers in pink and lavender decorated the rooms. After a well appointed luncheon, six tables of bridge were in play with guests enjoying the afternoon.
Dillon motorists report growing use of oil to preserve road surfaces and reduce dust across Washington Oregon and northern Idaho. They note it sheds water and lasts through the season with light initial tire splatter and praise its low cost and effectiveness compared with crushed rock. The Tribune invites comment and data for local trials.
Mrs J E Monroe hosted a Monday Kensington tea complimenting Mrs Helen Davis mother of Mrs Grant E Finch whose 85th birthday was Sunday and Mrs F H Garver departing soon for California. Summer flowers filled the rooms and refreshments were served at small tables after a social afternoon.
Mrs. Walter Stamm and Mrs. Frank Paul entertained Thursday evening at the Stamm home with a pinochle party. Five tables were used for play and after the games refreshments were served. Mrs. Forest Bayerd and Mrs. Henry Burfield won the high and low scores.
Beaverhead chapter D A R holds annual picnic Tuesday after noon August 24 at 4 at Clark Anderson bridge. A marker will be erected to mark 3000 Mile island in Beaverhead river, a spot named by Lewis and Clark as 3000 miles from St Louis. Members invite interested people to attend and bring lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Morrow of this city and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cain and Miss Ida Bamboo of Ohio, who are visiting here, left last Friday for an auto tour of Yellowstone park.
The senior Sunday dinner drew a large portion of the summer graduating group. The college orchestra led by Miss Mira Booth performed classics while Chinook advisor John B. Cluley and class advisor Lucy H. Carson spoke. Earl Wiggins presided as toastmaster. Class work schedules for autumn winter and spring quarters of 1926 27 are posted for planning though printed copies are not yet issued. The Normal college pool will close after August 20 for cleaning and locker room painting.
See Dr. H H Scarborough at the Andrus hotel in Dillon this Thursday August 26 for eye service. Public notice advertises eye care by the physician with location and date.
Paul Jensen of Edgar Montana is visiting Francis Gelhaus this week in a brief personal visit with no listed events or outcomes.
Notice from the U S Land Office Great Falls Montana dated August 10 1926 lists Montana state selections of lands in townships 98 and 109 west range 5 west P M M. A posted list allows inspections and protests before approval noting mineral versus agricultural value protests will be reported to Washington. A H Stringham Acting Register.
The Stockman is urged to seize new scrip rights created by a recent Act of Congress. Rights are offered at about half the usual price with options for contiguous tracts or single 40s or 80s. Funds may be held in escrow until applications are approved. contact Collins Land Co., Helena Montana or Transportation Building Washington DC.
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