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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
5
A roundup of local social notes lists Mrs. George Hughes of Horse Prairie, George Harrison from Bannack, Mrs. W. H. Mitchell Jr., and Mrs. Albert Baker traveling to Butte, and many others visiting Dillon from Twin Bridges Melrose Armstead Belgrade Blackfoot and nearby ranches.
Bitterroot Troopi held a business meeting to plan buying paper for Christmas seals and mailing letters. Girls read pet stories between singing and sealing envelopes. Pine Tree Troop No 83 met at 3 30 in the training school Rozan Smith Tenderfoot girl leaving planned a Friday hike at 2 bringing lunch and swinging bridge. some practiced trail signaling and baseball. Phyllis Davis scribe.
Jack Howard, recently committed to the state institution at Warm Springs for treatment, died Sunday there. Sheriff McCollum was notified. A longtime local resident and former herder, he had worked as a caretaker at the city dump. A daughter in Asheville, North Carolina survives him.
Rose Ann and Margaret Callahan entertained the Junior Auxiliary Friday night at their home. A business meeting followed by a pleasant round of games was enjoyed, with delicious refreshments served at the close.
Word comes of the death of Edward Wilson at Chehalis Washington after an emergency operation. A Beaverhead County native born at Bannack 42 years ago, he leaves two brothers Charles and Harry Wilson residing here.
Morning observers report the valley and surrounding ranges blanketed in snow with temperatures several degrees below recent levels. Northern tourists note heavy snow cover extending from Great Falls south to Butte.
The annual banquet of Masters of the Grand Cross of Colors Order of the Rainbow was held Sunday afternoon at Miss Clara Plant’s home. Masters from Twin Bridges Sheridan and Dillon attended.
The dinner planned by the losing team in the Royal Neighbor membership drive was moved to a later date. It was to be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Glenn Lyon but was postponed due to the death of a friend of Mrs. Lyon in Butte.
Mr and Mrs Clifton McLaughlin welcome a baby daughter born Thursday at Barrett hospital weighing six pounds eight ounces named Lindy Lou.
The Dillon Choral Club presented its annual sacred concert at Grace Methodist Church Sunday evening. A varied program featured club numbers duets and vocal solos directed by Mrs. W. G. Gilbert.
The troop met in the training school building on November 25. They completed a community service addressing envelopes for the Christmas Seal sale, recorded by scribe Viola Nissen.
George M. Gosman newly appointed member of the state board of education returned from Helena after attending a meeting. William Dunn returned from Blackfoot Idaho where funeral services for Mrs Dunn were held Sunday. He was joined by his son R. B. Dunn of Ouray Colorado who will stay a few days. Chas H. Niblack motored to Whitehall Wednesday on business.
Margaret Chittick 1 percent Belt will represent Montana at the 15th National Club Congress in Chicago November 27 to December 5. The Kerr Glass Corporation sponsors the canning contest and her state title earned a $41.25 prize plus a trip for outstanding 4-H club work.
The first fall court of honor will be held Thursday evening December 3 at 7: 00 in the court room at the court house. Scouts and parents are invited to attend as Tenderfoot and Second Class badges, merit badges, and Star badges are conferred by Scoutmaster George Farrell and others.
The Diana Rebekah Lodge will hold a regular session Thursday at 8 p m in the I O O F hall. Officers will be elected for the coming year and initiation will take place with refreshments served afterward.
Mrs. Ernest Luebben and Mrs. T E Luebben will host a St James guild gathering Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ernest Luebben for an afternoon of entertainment.
A Beaverhead valley survey shows at least five mink farms after starting with 16 animals a year ago. The largest ranch east of the city, owned by C. L. Tolley and T. J. Carney, has 100 breeding pens. Local farmers Roy Forrester Francis Tolney Chester Hale and Ernest Nelson also operate. Pelts and breeding stock have doubled in price to about 380 dollars per fur this season. Spokan e and Livingston supply most stock. mink require little care once acclimated and water on the ranch is not essential. Dillon residents are investing and leasing animals to ranches. fox farming has long provided significant revenue locally.
Mr. Dougherty of Butte confronted a large shepherd dog inside a car at a Hazelbaker building parking spot on a Wednesday afternoon. The owner tried to lure the animal out across the street, and after several minutes the dog finally surrendered the wheel and moved away.
The ladies group of the Presbyterian church will hold a bazaar and food sale on Saturday December 5 starting at 10 a.m. in the church parlors. Home cooked foods a fancy work counter a white elephant counter and lunch will be served with chicken salad Italian delight buttered rolls jelly coffee and pies on the menu.
Daisy Chapter of the Eastern Star in Twin Bridges hosts a benefit card party Friday evening and extends a cordial invitation to all Dillon Masons and Mizpah Chapter members.
Mrs. Edgar Ferris and Mrs. Elza Smith will host a Thursday afternoon program for the Methodist Ladies Aid in the church parlors. All are welcome.
St Rose guild will be entertained by Mrs Mayme Hoffman and Mrs Kenneth Wheat Thursday afternoon at St Rose hall. All members and friends are cordially invited. Pay your subscription now.
A group of swimmers from Montana State Normal College will present two performances of their water pageant titled Dress Parade in the college pool Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th at 8 00 p m. The production features flaming hoops dives through pools of fire tailspin and military dives with a final sparklers duel. Tickets are on sale at Thomas Book Store.
Public invited to a Saturday night dance at the city hall auditorium under Farmers Union auspices. Good music and a big evening of fun await all attendees.
A Wednesday evening shower at Miss Adelaide Gelhaus home celebrated Miss Margaret Doyle, soon to wed Joe Roe. Hostesses included Mrs. W. H. Mitchell Jr, Miss Beatrice Bayers, and Miss Gelhaus.
The article notes Frank B. Rife of Medicine Lodge was in the city for business on Tuesday. It also mentions a junior crew practice set for Thursday at 4 30 at St James church and announces a rummage sale by the American Legion Auxiliary at city hall on Saturday December 5 beginning at 9 am with bargains on shoes suits and toys.
Hartwig Theatre presents a tough provoking comedy Come Closer Folks with James Dunn Marian Marsh and Wynne Gibson. Shorts include How to Vote Sports on Ice Merry Matineers. Tarzan Escapes with Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O Sullivan and jungle thrills. Also Sworn Enemy gangster drama with Robert Young Florence Rice Joseph Calleia plus travelogue and sports shorts.
The Manse society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained by Mrs Leslie Thompson Thursday afternoon at her home. Dr H H Scarborough Eye Sight Specialist will be at the Andrus Hotel Wednesday December 16 and Thursday December 17 until 6 oclock for eye defects eyestrain headaches and nervous troubles with a method that gives satisfaction.
In a 1934 report the death rate and health figures are cited to argue a paving investment offers a five percent dividend. The article notes high death tolls in certain areas and frames the investment as reliably profitable despite the fatalities.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Martin Thompson at her home. Mr and Mrs Fred Bennett of Mountain Home Idaho are visiting in the city at the home of Mr and Mrs LW D Ross. Mrs Bennett is a sister of Mrs Ross. They expect to return home Friday and will be accompanied by Mrs Catherine Ross.
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