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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
5
Joe Fitzstephens returns from Belgrade visit. Ruth Ryburn to Anaconda for vacation. Mr and Mrs Dysart Gowen return from Logan Utah with baby. Miss Georgia Mathews to Chicago for world fair. Tovey family from Wisdom visit Dillon. Yellowstone park trips cited and fishing at Big Hole River. Local postmaster notice on Home Owners Loan Corp insignia eligibility.
The obituary recounts Billy Blair as a brave Civil War veteran who fought at Mill Springs and learned rifle use in boyhood. It highlights his spotless record, endurance, and postwar life in Horse Prairie valley as a prudent cattleman, generous husband and father, and respected neighbor.
The Montana Taxpayers Association bulletin shows Dillon’s 1931 1932 and 1933 levies near the bottom of the state with a $24.24 levy on a $4 500 home and $600 furniture. A GE estimate puts installation at $5 600 with yearly maintenance about $0 93 per lot, offset by one fourth city payment, making the project affordable and open to petitioners who signed without full facts.
Rev Taine of Minneapolis officiated as the bride and groom exchanged vows witnessed by the bride’s parents and sister Miss Myrtie Glasser. Glasser, Wahpeton art instructor, arranged gladiolas in cream through burnt orange. The bride carried white gladiolas and wore black crepe with ashes of roses. A reception followed. the couple left for a wedding trip to Minneapolis, Chicago World Fair, and Francisville Indiana. Mrs Bierrum taught at Dillon training school. Mr Bierrum is a high school teacher. They will reside at 16 North Atlantic Dillon after October 1.
An organization to discover those responsible for poisoning pets is urged as a protective measure. Residents propose pooling money to fund private investigation, with refunds possible if the reward is unclaimed. The appeal cites the distress of families and grieving children as motivation to solve the mystery.
At a Saturday meeting of Girl Scout Troop No II Vivian Allsup was selected as the member best at Morse code. Miss Taylor spoke on first aid and what to include in the emergency kit. The next meeting is scheduled for next Saturday and scouts were reminded to save colored pictures for the scrapbook.
Announcement that from September 1 all cotton items will rise in price due to a government tax. The levy applies to goods in stores, factories, and warehouses including yard goods dresses shirts underwear overalls and all cotton articles.
A dog owned by T. F. McFadden falls to alleged Dillon’s poisoners. Authorities suspect multiple perpetrators and vow severe action once those responsible are identified as public anger grows.
Mrs. R. M. Barrett gave a bridge luncheon last Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Buffington of Miles City who has been visiting her sister Mrs. W. E. Stephenson in this city. Also present was Mrs. R. W. Boone who will soon travel to Hollywood California with her daughter Betty to attend Hollywood High School.
The people of Grant wish to thank friends and neighbors who assisted at the funeral of Mrs. Rosetta Sage. They especially thank the Rev. Ay N Tragitt and those sending expressions of sympathy.
The Beaverhead county high school staff outlines summer activities and qualifications. Miss Hirschman brings a master’s degree and teachingexperience, while Ogren, Williams, Bierrum and others spent summers in study, travel, or home projects. A faculty meeting is set for Sept 4 at 2:30.
Attention Girl Scouts notice states Troop II of Gil. Stouts will meet Thursday afternoon instead of Saturday as previously planned. Paul Temple found mentioned in the text.
The Polish family thanks friends for kindness during their bereavement after the death of Albert Conrad Polish. They extend special gratitude to priests, a choir, the American Legion, pallbearers Wilber Squires Anthony Bramsman Gerald Caskin Ed Simons Will Welborn and William Boone, and all who sent spiritual and floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Polish and Family also express thanks along with Mr. and Mrs. George K Sebena Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H Nample and Mr. and Mrs. Val Tadovich.
Otto A. Schulz, a prominent Sheridan sheepman, joined veteran Dillon aviator Fred Wood on Thursday to search by air for 100 missing sheep in the southern part of the county. They scouted a wide area but did not find the flock. they did discover another lost band that had been sought for several days.
Dillon area sheep men hold for 6 cents a pound while buyers offer 5 cents, only a penny above last year’s local prices, despite ongoing negotiations by several buyers. The quiet market reflects cautious pricing in the county sheep trade.
Mr and Mrs Gebhard Fassler of Melrose are the parents of a baby daughter born Sunday morning at Barrett hospital. Board and room for students is offered by Mrs Otto Christinsen at 435 S Wash 35 36 noting good food and rooms.
Miss Ella Peterson of Los Angeles, a former Dillon resident, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jens Peterson in their home. Miss Eleanor Kearney a Chicago coms girl who drank too much landed in a cell for kicking off a policeman's cap.
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