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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

5

Social Roundup of Dillon Visitors and Local News

Dillon echoes with visitors and residents traveling to Missoula Portland Seattle and Denver. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. J D Curry from Duluth and Dr R D Curry visiting. Undersheriff McLean and Deputy Karkanen from Missoula called on. Raymond Reis enlists in the U S Army for the coast artillery at Fort Scott California. Local shop and hospitality notes appear with multiple families Vacationing in Salt Lake City, Spokane, Denver and Port land.

Robert McLean James Karkanen Missoula Raymond M. Reis Dillon U.S. Army Coast Artillery Fort Scott Calif George Jensen Salt Lake City Goldie Stimpson Spokane

Names Read Like Shuffled List From Butte Area Notices

A garbled OCR listing includes multiple personal names and places such as Ruth, Dillon, Butte, Bainville, and Medicine Lake. The fragment appears to be a roster or notice with many surnames and given names, lacking clear action or context. No dates or events are readable.

James Howard Malley Ruth Bund Dillon Smith Catherirne G. Anderson Butte Supesorts Karl D. Bell Browning Eigpentedondatetiere Maude - Helton Bainville Margaret A. Hagerty Tess Kelley Ceeeeenee Angeline T. Golubin Aylee L.hjort Medicine Lake Ruth Jeannette Nicol

Dillon club names officers and chairmen for year

Committee chairmen for the coming year at the Dillon Business and Professional Women's club have been named by president Helen Andrus. Officers listed include president, vice president Margaret Sweeney and secretary Bertha Thibadeau with treasurer Helen Klebba.

Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club Helen Andrus Dillon Club Margaret Sweeney Bertha Thibadeau Margaret Holloran Celina Mares Dora Smith Elizabeth Winn Berniece Mellen

New Instructors Added to Montana State Normal College Faculty

Montana State Normal College reopens September 30 for autumn term with three new instructors. George Nightingale MA in University of Town joins art. Ruth M Phelps MA from University of Southern California teaches music and physical education. Vernon H Taylor MA from University of Iowa handles violin and public school music. Placement bureau notes sufficient demand provides jobs for sophomores and upperclass students.

Montana State Normal College George Nightingale M. A. University of Town Ruth M. Phelps University of Southern California Vernon H. Taylor University of Iowa

Two Dot Woman Marries Dillon Man in Idaho Falls

Miss Harriet Trumpower of Two Dot Montana and Bud McAlpin of Dillon were wed in Idaho Falls on Saturday. The couple plans to reside in Dillon. The groom’s parents Mr and Mrs G B McAlpin are former Dillon residents.

Harriet Trumpower Dot. Mont Bud McAlpin Dillon Idaho Falls G. BE. McAlpin

Heartfelt thanks for floral offerings and comforting moments

The family expresses gratitude to many friends and neighbors for flowers and kindness during illness and after death. Homer Pilon and family, O A Pilon and family, George F. Knapp and family, Walter Engler and family, Ed Hantes and family, Bert Kerlee and family, Ed Rubinking, M A Rhino and families extend their appreciation.

Homer Pilon O. A. Pilon George F. Knapp Walter Engler George and Fielding Rhino Ed Hantes Bert Kerlee Ed Rubinking and M. A. Rhino

Card of Thanks for floral offerings and support

The family thanks friends neighbors churches and lodges for the beautiful floral offerings and for the comforting moments shown to our beloved wife mother and sister during her long illness and at the time of her death.

REA to serve plane beacons along Vigilante lines

REA headquarters in Twin Bridges announced plans to extend Vigilante Electric power to Civil Aeronautics beacons along its transmission routes. Beacons at Lima Dell Red Rock Canyon Resort and Beaverhead Rock will receive service, with 7200 feet of line needed for Lima and Red Rock. Completion targeted by Sept. 10. Two diesel engines power each beacon. Easements surveys and forms have been given to Jackson REA committee, and a future meeting of prospective users will be held in Jackson.

REA Vigilante Electric Cooperative Power Civil Aeronautics Twin Bridges Lima Dell Red Rock Canyon Resort Beaverhead Rock Point of Rocks Vigilante Electric Jackson

Injured Teacher Recovering in Rupert Hospital Mississippi not applicable

Miss Elizabeth Shotwell remains in Rupert hospital with a broken ankle and a fractured wrist after her car was struck by a train. Friends report she is making satisfactory progress and will stay in hospital for an extended recuperation before moving to Twin Falls to stay with sisters Ann Boone and Catherine Shotwell.

Elizabeth Shotwell Rupert, Idaho T.a Ann F.boone Catherine Shotwell Twin Falls Rupert Hospital

Auxiliary to Increase Membership Campaign Opens

Tuesday marked the campaign for American Legion Auxiliary membership. Mrs. A. S. Johnson, local unit president, received word from the national president that membership aims for 500000 this fall. Former members may pay dues to Mrs. Ben H. Davis, membership chair. The committee will contact all eligible women interested in joining.

American Legion Auxiliary A. S. Johnson Ben H. Davis

Meeting Postponed for American Legion Chapter

The regular American Legion meeting is postponed until September 1 due to many members being out of town. Regular installation and a special program are planned for the September meeting.

American Legion

Land office reports July bond totals by district

Nanita B. Sherlock state land commissioner reports July receipts totaling 591,884 with 500,000 in U S bonds 80,884 in school district bonds and 11,000 in town or city bonds for the period.

U. S Nanita B. Sherlock

Fire in Pindar Creek Meadows Near Dillon Under Control

The Beaverhead National Forest reported the 36th fire of the season Thursday at Dillon headquarters. The blaze was under an acre in Pindar creek meadows and suspected to be man caused but promptly contained.

Beaverhead National Forest Dillon Pindar Creek Meadows

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting This Week

The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Hans Cc Hansen north of town. The gathering will begin with a social hour at 2 30.

Ladies Aid Hans Cc. Hansen

Boetticher Stephens Nuptials Held In Dillon

Miss Eleanore Boetticher and Burl Stephens were married in a quiet Sunday ceremony at the Methodist church in Dillon. The couple, graduates of the local high school, were attended by Mrs Frank Little and Frank Little. They plan a Yellowstone Park wedding trip and will reside in Dillon.

Eleanore Boetticher Otto Boetticher Melrose Burl Stephens Bert Stephens Dillon J. A. Meeke Methodist Church Frank Little Mrephens Yogal Stephens Farmer's Union Trading . Company Roxy Theatre Tas Butte Dan Little Yellowstone Park

Farewell party for Mr and Mrs Ray Gallant hosted by the Squires

Mr and Mrs Wilber Squires entertained 18 friends Wednesday evening in their home. The cards and refreshments were enjoyed and the Gallants received a farewell gift. Mr Gallant will attend the School of Mines at Butte this year to pursue a master's degree.

Ray Gallant Wilber Squires Gallants Mr. Gallant Schiool of Mines Butte

Wedding Shower Honors Miss Eda Jackson In Big Hole Basin

Miss Margaret Holloran and Mrs. W G Gilbert hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower at Miss Holloran's home for Miss Eda Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jackson. Sanford Shepherd will wed at month's end. Thirty guests enjoyed pinochle. Awards went to Mrs John Jackson and Miss Erma Jackson. Refreshments and many gifts for the bride to be were served.

Margaret Holloran W. G. Gilbert Eda Jackson John Jackson Big Hole Basin Sanford Shepherd Erma Jackson

Civil Service Exam Open for Power Lineman in Flathead Project

The United States Civil Service commission announces an open competitive examination for Power Lineman Distribution Lines to fill current and future vacancies in the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project Saint Ignatius. This action targets filling positions in the project and related offices.

United States Civil Service Commission Flathead Indian Saint -Tgnatt

State to Distribute Incubators for Babies

Montana will save 75 to 100 lives annually as the child health department begins distributing incubators for premature babies. The state board of health and State College at Bozeman will build units, providing them to hospitals at about half price. Nine hospitals have requested incubators and more loans and portable models will aiding county nurses and families statewide.

Montana Child Health Department Edythe P. Hershey Bureau State Board of Health State College Bozeman State Department Misa Hirschey

Montana WPA Drops Six Over Affidavit Refusal

In Montana six workers were dropped from WPA payrolls for refusing to sign affidavits denying they are Communists Nazis aliens or members of groups advocating overthrow of the United States. WPA officials said more workers in the state may have quit rather than sign. About 10 000 Montanans have signed the affidavits including 7200 on WPA payrolls and 2000 who applied for WPA jobs.

United States WPA Montana Butte

Idaho Falls couple wed in clerk of court ceremony

Ronnie Carter and Margie Mae Hoff man both of Idaho Falls were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at the clerk of court's office by Judge Louis Stahl.

Ronnie Carter Margie Mae Hoffman Idaho Falls Clerk of Court Louis Stahl

Dillon Residents Host Jackson Visitors and Hospital Admissions

Mrs. J. C. Stocker joined Jackson visitors in Dillon on Tuesday. Adele Murray was admitted to Barrett hospital Tuesday. Mrs. W. E. Roberts of Crockerville visited Dillon friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ross and family of Seattle, former Dillon residents, are visiting. Mrs. William Pahnish of Polaris was admitted to Barrett hospital Monday evening for medical treatment.

Claude Silcott Monrovia Calif Dillon Silcott Mary Gist J. C. Stocker Jackson Adele Murray The Barrett Hospital W. E. Roberts of Crockervile J. T. Ross Seattle William Pahnish of Polaris

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