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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
5
Dillon diary recalls visits and travels of Twin Bridges resident oO C Smith and many locals. Shoppers from Melrose Jackson and Whitefish mingle with Dillon families while Yellowstone trips and Seattle Spokane bound tours are noted in community roundups. A divorce case closes as Luanna Robinson gains a divorce from Arthur Robinson.
John Shuster was rushed to Barrett hospital Friday after contracting spotted fever from a poison tick while prospecting near Dillon. His condition is reported as good as could be expected.
W. E. Tallent led the Dillon Gun Club twilight trapshoot with 49 of 50. Other scores include Leslie Smith 48x50, Pete Westergard 45x50, Jack Keenan 42x50, Mrs. Keenan 38x50, Earl Wheat 15x25, and Paul Schwab 19x25. Shoots plan weekly until hunting season opens.
A large crowd attended the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows annual Sunday picnic at Birch Creek old dinner station. After a huge picnic dinner, races and games were held with prizes awarded to winners. The committee in charge included Mrs. Wilma Holloran, Mrs. Nellie Sanner, and Mrs. Elma Wright.
National Council of Catholic Women held in Dillon Montana from August 29 to 30 1937 with Masses prayers and sessions at St Rose of Lima Hall and Wilbur Cafe Andrus Hotel. Officials from Helena Bozeman Butte and Missoula presided and addressed topics include Catholic Action youth work PTAs and social services. Closing address by Most Rev Joseph M Gilmore Bishop of Helena.
August 29 to 31 schedule features a study club session with speakers Rev Father J A Rooney Rev Father J P O Shea Rev Father E P Gilmore and others. Past president’s luncheon set for Tuesday noon at Wilbur Cafe and social problems discussion to follow led by Rev Dr J J O Connor. Closing address by Most Rev Joseph M Gilmore.
L. G. Sperry an aging Centennial Valley rancher died last week in Vancouver Washington after a major operation. He had traveled there for treatment. Surviving include wife Jessie Idaho Falls a daughter Ruby Idaho Falls another daughter Ruth Wilson Challis Idaho a son Walter Mond a sister Alice Barkell Silver Star and others. Funeral services were held Monday at Silver Star with burial in Silver Star cemetery. Mr and Mrs Hugh McCaleb and Mr and Mrs Jack Skadudal returned from a several day trip to Yellowstone Park.
The report notes men react quicker and have better hearing and concentration at the wheel, while women drive more slowly and distinguish colors better. Safety Director Burton W. Marsh led the tests and commented on glare recovery times among participants.
Mrs. Maggie Halligan's ranch home near Lima was destroyed Sunday afternoon by a fire of undetermined origin. The blaze, aided by strong winds, left only furniture and contents saved. Two laborers helping move items suffered painful burns.
Dr. J. A. Meeke was reappointed to the pastorate of the Dillon Methodist Church. The event marks continuity in the church leadership as the congregation prepares for upcoming services and plans.
A satirical note suggests women drivers may be cited as the cause of higher blood pressure in men, warning such a claim could provoke pushback from men who dislike it being attributed to them.
New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner D. Frederick Burnett mocked signs for bars, wit and rulings sparking headlines. He lampooned doings from obscene pictures to drink blends, praising moderation and caution in liquor advertising.
Chicago WPA worker Henry Cosgrove parked his steamroller near a tavern curb and returned after 20 minutes to find the machine stolen. Local police investigate the missing vehicle and seek leads in the neighborhood.
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