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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
9
The editor and publisher announces resignation after about forty three years of service. He cites fatigue and a wish to serve readers better through younger leadership. He expresses appreciation for patrons and confidence in the successors’ ability and integrity.
The AP describes the West backing protective tariffs and Congress to push farm price protections. It notes Scott Leavitt’s strong record and the GOP ticket in Montana, with Ronald Higgins as a fresh, energetic ally from Missoula to aid the industrial and farming interests.
In a broad campaign reflection, the piece links Higgins to Washington and Leavitt, notes Montana fights for regional alignment with Pacific Northwest states, critiques August wins, and observes Republican pushback amid a Democratic broadcasting spin. It also lampoons media cycles, Mussolini, boxing, and fire prevention on farms.
C. C. Newman reviews an agricultural department produced Danish film tour in Dillon. The audience, mainly Danish descendants with others, applauds scenes of farm life, industry, dairy and pork production, and Copenhagen’s modern city life. It highlights careful supervision, quality exports, and education.
Charles Niblack returned early in the week from a buying trip to New York and Chicago. He secured a large and varied line of the latest styles and expects a big opening at his clothing store early this fall.
Homer Harrison came back early in the week from a buying trip in Butte, bringing back merchandise and news of gains for local business.
Mrs. E W Smith entertained with a breakfast Tuesday morning in the Andrus hotel dining room for Miss Margaret Roe who will wed on August 31. Twenty five guests attended the pink and white decor included roses and sweet peas. Out of town visitors included Mrs A S Derrick and daughters Bernice Grace Salt Lake City, Lela Smith Salt Lake City, Eleanor Smith Donovan ranch, and Verona Smith Redrock.
Mrs L F Molleur and Mrs John Tessier hosted a Tuesday evening surprise party for Mrs Mary Judge who will move to Missoula for the school year. About 25 guests attended at the Molleur home then went to the Judge home to surprise her. Five pinochle tables awarded prizes for high and low scores to John Tessier and Joe Gelhaus. A lunch followed.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Bond hosted a Friday evening dinner at their Phillips apartments home. Guests enjoyed pinochle as the main diversion for Mrs J L Frisbee of Chicago who is visiting.
Master Harry Colfer celebrated his ninth birthday with 26 friends at his Andrus hotel home. The children enjoyed games and at 5 o clock were seated at a long table and served a birthday repast.
Mrs Clara Chapman entertained with a bridge luncheon Friday afternoon at her Orr street home. A delicious menu was served at 1 30 and the remainder of the afternoon was spent with cards with three bridge tables in play.
Mrs R J Dansie Mrs Verona Smith and Mrs Allen Dansie hosted a Saturday dinner at the Dansie ranch to honor Miss Elea Bean of Los Angeles and Miss Margaret Roe. Seventeen guests attended a perfectly appointed table with a delicious dinner.
Miss Marjorie Danterman Miss Aston Lloyd Miss Annabel Desmond Ted McFadden and Edwin Whitworth motored to the Dansie ranch Sunday and spent the afternoon.
Mrs W B Hartwig entertained guests with a Monday evening card party at her South Washington Street home. Four tables played bridge before dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs Clara Chapman and Mrs Fred Chapman hosted a bridge dinner Tuesday evening at Mrs Clara Chapmans home to honor Mrs Roy Jardine of Great Falls visiting her sister Mrs Fred Chapman. Pastel sweet peas decorated bowls and color themed centerpieces framed the tables. After a 7 o clock dinner, guests prepared for bridge.
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