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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
4
Obituary honors Henry Thompson for his self made rise from toil to affluence as a respected livestock industry leader. He is praised for courage, integrity, generosity, and steady character, with his private acts of charity to be remembered as years pass.
The Civil Legion, a patriotic group of former war service officials, aims to work closely with the American Legion on national defense. It plans to gain Allied support at the upcoming convention and stresses it will not engage in financial ventures or seek appropriations. The two organizations hope to prevent another war through patriotism and responsible action.
A compass used by Major Raoul Lufbery, famed French American fighter ace, was deposited at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. Lufbery credited with 17 aerial kills, with comrades claiming more than double, died near Tours, France on May 19 1918 after his plane caught fire and he jumped without a parachute. Born in France, raised in Wallingford Connecticut, he joined American volunteers in the French air service and later served in the American air force.
Dillon readers catch visits by Mr. and Mrs. routelege from Butte, Michael Joseph from Alder, and others. light items include remarks on lightning odds, old-time hard times, Tower of Babel height surprise, and rhubarb sauce jokes.
Sunday notes reveal Dillon residents discuss stock and buggy purchases for young men. Racing events run this afternoon on a circular beach track south of the city. Presbyterian church building plans are received and bids will be invited. A surge of scythe use is observed as street weed duties resume after a modern reaper era.
The Tribune notes Miss Lucy Carson new English and Latin chair at the state normal faculty arriving in town for her first year. A marriage license issued to David J. Stephens and Amy M. Armitage of Bristow. Mr David Smith to return from Paisley Ontario with bride Priscella Sergeison. Wilson Brothers threshing outfit resumes work. Warm springs at Grasshopper Creek attract visitors and are noted for curative properties.
A representative of the Great Falls Ironworks will be in the city next week to install a sample post on Idaho street. Anson Baxter returned today from the Centennial valley where he worked on a ranch this summer. Mrs. S. S. Patterson came back the first of the week from a visit to Salt Lake.
Washington dispatch outlines VA headstone benefits for veterans graves and Red Cross aid to service hospitals. It notes 150000 minor children of deceased WWI veterans receive compensation, with about 40000 under guardianship, and lists large stock totals of Red Cross items such as cigarettes and personal care products distributed to Army Navy and Veterans bureau hospitals.
A Tuesday opening features Hogdlum a three act comedy performed by a talented troupe. Shows mix modern plays with music vaudeville. Prices are reasonable.
Several New York eateries advertise an all you want to eat for 60 dents promotion sparking curiosity and chatter about value and dining options across the city. The quirky offer reflects local pricing humor and restaurant competition during a period of rising costs.
Transfers filed in Beaverhead Montana include United States to Arthur Lee Toomey for 640 acres near Dell and to Elsie V. Given for 480 acres in Horse Prairie. Morrison to Schindler for part Lot 1 Block 1 Dillon. Peyre to Hazel McGrath in Grand View addition. Cox to Gilbert Lindley 476 acres near Grant. Rife to Thurston two lots in Rife’s Dillon subdivision. Woondurn to Romersa in P and L addition. Admx deed Lutz estate to Hartwig for 40 acres in Blacktail Deer creek valley. Executor deed Wampler estate to Barrett in Big Hole basin. Rosa Van Houtin to Barrett two lots in Wisdom. Edwards and Edwards to Ogden State Bank near Red Rock. Mining deed Andersons and Pendergast to Bannack Placer and Gold Mining Co. Location Malcolm Judah and Leroy Gilbert to Fairweather lode in Montana mining district.
A retired police judge recounts stopping a domestic dispute where a husky man blames his wife for provoking him. The wife taunts him to strike, threatening to summon a redheaded old fossil of a judge. The case is dismissed.
A long tenured office janitor Tony asks for a vacation but his employer insists they cannot manage without him and doubts a break will work. The exchange underscores worker value and managerial resistance to time off.
County Montana offers a tax deed on described parcels in sections 14 22 and 23 Township 8 South Range 8 West. Summons Thomas Flynn as claimant for $68.84 plus interest and publication costs. Dated August 18 1931.
U S Land Office Billings Montana August 4 1981 informs public that the State of Montana under an 1891 act seeks land selections including multiple parcels in section two and others. Protests or contests alleging mineral value will be noted and reported to Washington D C. Failure to protest before final approval implies acceptance of non mineral status and lands recommended for approval.
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