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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
5
Local notes report many visitors and events around Dillon Montana including John Ande visiting from, and a Dillon baseball nine losing to Anaconda at the fairgrounds by a 9 to 5 score. Several residents travel to Helena and Glacier National Park while others attend weddings and baptisms.
Visitors from Dillon at the Big Hole discussed a recent fire that destroyed one of the ranch houses formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs Mark Clemow, with an estimated loss around 1000 dollars. Dr W E Selner and daughter Joan returned from Washington. Mrs Martha Debus of Sand Point Idaho joins them for a visit. Fred Oliver reported improvement near his chili stand after trading a meal for weed clearing services.
Liam Leimert, once of this city, has been appointed receiver for the defunct South Central Manufacturing District Bank of Chicago. The bank is described as a four million dollar concern in local reports.
Mrs. Matt Kay sustained bruises to her arm shoulder and body when a car driven by her daughter Kirs George Smith failed to negotiate a steep ascent across the first bridge near the let cabin and rolled into the creek. The vehicle, lacking major damage aside from a broken rear window, was extricated with difficulty.
Mr and Mrs J Gasser Clifford Cullen and Allen Moore motored to Kik Lake near Butte Sunday for the annual Safeway store managers and clerks outing. About 100 attended the picnic and it was a most enjoyable event.
Scott Newman pleaded guilty before Judge George Opp in the justice court on Monday to killing sageens in the Upper Centennial game preserve and was fined 50 dollars, which he paid.
The Dillon group attending the state firemen's convention in Billings this week lists Mr. and Mrs. Otto Vandegrift Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lasich Lee and Eddie Hoerning and William Angove.
Decrees of divorce were granted Friday in the district court to Ida ik Reid from Almon Reid and Mable Wagner from Ira Wagner. Judge Jeremiah J. Lynch presided during the absence of Judge Lyman H. Bennett in Butte.
Ralph Bunch and Elsie Reid of Dillon were granted a marriage license Friday and wed by Judge George Opp. Elsie Reid, a divorcee, was granted a divorce Thursday from Almon Reid by Judge J. J. Lynch.
Judge Lynch in district court Friday granted a decree of quiet title in the suit of Albee & Co against George Arnott and others, resolving property ownership issues.
Joseph W Kay a 87 year old road supervisor was found dead at his home near the fair grounds with a 28 calibre bullet wound to the heart. His sister Mrs Margaret Schuh found him and the scene showed a ransacked house. Police stated the timing suggests a prowler and a scuffle after which the weapon discharged. Investigators noted foul play is suspected but await full inquiry. Kay had many local friends and had earlier drawn attention when a machine crash on the road near Dillon was linked to George Rebich who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received 60 days. others were released and told to leave town.
A city hall event Saturday will formally open Dillon's Labor Day festivity. The balloon dance, first of its kind in Dillon, will feature the Orange Crush Dance band and a popularity contest with votes for prizes. Local debutantes will preside over the two day celebration. Ira Edwards of Twin Bridges brought his son for ton sil removal. Mrs. Abbie Gowan learned of her brother's Missouri death.
A luncheon of handsome appointments was hosted by Mrs. A. F. Waldorf on South Washington Street for Mrs. Albert Knudsen of Coeur d Alene Idaho, a former Dillon resident and guest of Mrs. D. A. Galt. Three tables of bridge were played with Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker high and Mrs. Theodore Brantley low.
A marriage license was issued Monday evening to Frank L. Price and Dora Gini of Challis Idaho. They were wed by Judge.
Mrs. Gabrilla Mudd returned home near Fishtrap after a week with Dillon friends. Earl Cantrell of Dell visited the city for business. Mrs. Wilma Colfer of Spokane visits with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Is. Andrus. Fred Swartz and Charles Grahn of Los Angeles with Ruth and Mary Gelhaus motored to Elkhorn Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Birrer of Dell spent Tuesday in town. A. T. Crossley of Birch Creek brought a basket of large turnips and rutabagas.
J A Jones and family extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and for expressions of sympathy at the death and funeral of their wife and mother. They thank pallbearers, the minister, and those who sent floral offerings.
Morning services at 11 o clock feature Rev. J. J. Kanarr convention pastor for Idaho as speaker for the day only. Officials invite neighbors and out-of-town visitors to attend. Commissioner C. C. Gosman of Lima was in town for business. Walter Grimes returns to Eliel's after vacation. Mrs. D. A. Sullivan of Spokane visits her mother, Mrs. Frank Nelson.
Francis Nettick returns from a Helena trip for the state fair. Mrs. T. Lee McCracken and two children come back from Birch Creek where they spent the summer. Mrs. H. J. Rodman and daughter Eleanor return to their Centennial valley ranch with Miss Carla Hansen visiting.
Mrs G L Sewell travels from home on Wednesday to visit her son Wayne Sewell in New York City. She will be met in Washington DC by Mr and Mrs Sewell and stay there for several days.
A Wisconsin paper notes a 200 percent rise last week over the prior week with three jobs in the shop versus one the week before, indicating a sharp uptick in activity.
Mr and Mrs Homer Faust and Mr and Mrs Dan Henneberry retired Tuesday night from the Elks campoon at Flathead Lake where they had spent a short vacation.
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