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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

5

Dillon Area Sees Notable Local Visits and Life Events

Local residents and visitors fill the Dillon area as a sequence of hospital stays marriages licenses and commitments are reported. Elmer Selway Helen Judge and Mrs Hart Tash visit Dillon while Elmer Sage relocates to a new home. William Mackenhaupt and Douglas Bourquin undergo hospital care at Barrett hospital with Bourquin undergoing major surgery. Kinman University sorority pledge Evelyn Nissen of Dillon to Pi Rho Zeta at Spokane. Town residents travel to Butte Spokane and Helena for business and health matters.

Evelyn M. Nissen M. Nissen Dillon Eta Pi Rho Zeta Kinman Business University Spokane

St James Guild to Hold Thursday 3 PM Meeting

The St James guild announces a Thursday afternoon meeting at 3 o clock. Rev Victor Lewis urges all members to attend. Hostesses are Mrs T E Luebben and Mrs Ernest Luebben.

St. James Guild Victor, Lewis T. E. Luebben Ernest Luebben

Woodcraft Meeting Notes Include Lunch Arrangements

Neighbors of Woodcraft held a Wednesday gathering at 8 o'clock with members bringing lunch. Mrs. Belva Fredrickson supplied the beverages. Juveniles of Woodcraft met earlier at 6 30.

Woodcraft Belva Fredrickson

Montana Normal College Grads Plan State Alumni Group

Graduates of Montana State Normal College are formulating a state wide alumni organization. The college alumni committee speakers include Anna, C Moser, Genevieve Albertson, and Mary Baker Emerick. An organizing committee was chosen at the Montana Education association meetings in October.

Montana State Normal College Anna, C. Moser Genevieve Albertson Mary Baker Emerick Montana Education Association Robert Hamilton Bozeman Urban Isaacs Great Falls J. B. Kiracofe Ronan Klels Larson Missoula Lucille Peck Glasgow Fred Pilling Miles City

Benefit Dance Planned by Auxiliary in December

The American Legion Auxiliary Rehabilitation committee announces a public dance on Saturday December 16 at city hall. Chairwoman Mrs F G Lyon leads with Mrs Paul Temple Mrs Rebecca Connelley and Mrs Luther Smith. Proceeds fund local veteran and family aid during Christmas season.

The American Legion Auxiliary F. G. Lyon Paul Temple Rebecca Connelley Luther Smith

Garr Funeral Held for Dell Rancher Alva S Garr

Last rites for Alva S Garr a Dell rancher who died Wednesday were conducted Friday by Rev J A Meeke at Grace Methodist church Burial was in Mountain View cemetery Scores of friends from across the county attended the funeral to pay last respects

Alva S. Garr Dell J. A. Meeke Grace Methodist Church Mountain View

Miss Shanholtzer and Burgon wed in morning ceremony

Miss Sybil L. Shanholtzer of Monida and Douglas E. Burgon of Riverton Utah were united in marriage Friday morning by Judge Geo Opp. Attending were the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Shanholtzer. The couple left for a honeymoon in Salt Lake City and will reside in Riverton.

Sybil L. Shanholtzer Monida Douglas E. Burgon Riverton Utah Geo. Opp J. O. Shanholtzer Centennial Valley Salt Lake City

Bridal Shower for Miss Julia Plutt Held by Family

Miss Julia Plutt was honored with a bridal shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Matt Plutt and assisted by Mrs. Agnes Pagel, Miss Evelyn Plutt, and Miss Elizabeth Spear. The event drew over 150 guests.

Julia Plutt Matt Plutt Agnes Pagel Evelyn Plutt Elizabeth Spear

Claude Starley Given Six Months Suspended Sentence

Claude Starley, held on an assault charge, was arraigned in Judge Stahl's justice court Thursday and given a six months suspended sentence if he leaves town within six hours.

Claude Starley

Warren named to state livestock commission in Montana

Governor Roy E. Ayers appoints Conrad K. Warren of Deer Lodge to fill the unexpired term of the late A. M. Moore on the state livestock commission Warren will serve until March 1 1943 and is a grandson of the late Conrad Kohrs a pioneer stockman from Montana

Roy E. Ayers Conrad K. Warren Deer Lodge State Livestock Commission A. M. Moore Flathead County Warren Conrad Kohrs Montana

Ice causes Highway Crash Spills and Injuries Near Glen

A glaze of ice on Saturday morning caused three vehicles to spin into the guard rail on the main highway just north of the Big Hole river bridge near Glen. Mrs. Les Staudenmeyer lost control and overturned through the guard rail. passenger Mrs. Quit Owens was treated at Barrett hospital. John Wedum’s car clipped guard posts, then C. B. Brown’s aeronautics station vehicle struck posts and left two wheels off the road. No other injuries reported.

Big Hole River Bridge Glen Les Staudenmeyer Quit Owens Barrett Hospital John Wedum C. B. Brown Dillon Aeronautics Station

Julia Plutt Weds Lorin Flanders at St Rose Church

Miss Julia Plutt daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Plutt married Lorin Flanders of Coleridge Nebraska at St Rose Catholic church Sunday at noon. Reverend Father F X Lechner officiated with attendants Frank Gowan and Evelyn Platt. A reception followed at the bride’s parents ranch home and the couple will reside in Dillon where Mr Flanders works at the P and O ranch.

Julia Plutt Matt Plutt Lorin Flanders Coleridge Neb St. Rose F. X. Lechner Frank Gowan Evelyn Platt Dillon Mr. Flanders P. and O. Ranch

Cub Scouts Aid Orphans and Red Cross Drive

Cub Scouts collected toys for the Orphans Home at Twin Bridges and distributed Red Cross posters. Cubs and Scouts also handed out Tuberculosis Christmas Seal sale posters in the business district as a lead to the annual drive. Toys gathered were taken to the Orphans Home by Dr and Mrs W J Romersa.

CUB Scouts Cub Orphan's Home Twin Bridges Red Cross Cubs W. J. Romersa

Presbyterian Manse Society to Meet at Lorenz Cushing Home

The Presbyterian Manse society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lorenz Cushing with Mrs. Fratie Stone as co host.

The Presbyterian Manse Society Lorenz Cushing Fratie Stone

Son Born to Walter and Mrs Scott at Barrett Hospital

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott of Armstead Monday morning at Barrett hospital. Members and friends of the St. Rose guild will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Mayme Hoffman and Mrs. Kenneth Wheat at the former home.

Walter Scott Armstead Barrett Hospital St. Rose Guild Mayme Hoffman Kenneth Wheat

Swenson Family Welcomes a Daughter at Barrett Hospital

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Swenson welcomed a daughter this morning at Barrett hospital. Swenson part of the federal survey crew on the Daly dam project south of town. Also notes 200 beds for tuberculosis patients in Montana and 25 new beds from a Galen hospital unit. Mentions 1938 tuberculosis deaths and a home based earning ad.

Wilfred Swenson Barrett Hospital Swenson Daly Dam Montana Galen

Stars to Stage Annual Card Party at Masonic Hall

The Order of Eastern Star hosts its annual card party this evening at the Masonic hall. Events include bridge pinochle and chinkerchek with committees handling arrangements, refreshments tables prizes and publicity for all Eastern Star Masons and families to attend.

of the Order Masonic Hall Winbow Irene C. Mulacy H. B. Mulkey Elizabeth Shottel Clara Graeter Elvira Gowen Areshments Ronny J'Evelyn Rhea Meade Hazel Tash Ruth Henry Josephine Romersa Annette Bretherton Ann Chapman Frances Graves Ruth Dart Mazie Davis Kate Hawkins Edith Hovren Iva Orr Anna Blinn Cecelia Best Zetta Gosman Mary Curry Anna Squires Grace Stocker

Crop payment forms urged ahead of Christmas 1939

Bernard Williams, county secretary, announced that 1939 crop program operators should sign their forms at once to receive payments by Christmas. Notices were mailed last Saturday urging all operators to sign promptly. In a separate note, out of town attendees at Alva S. Garr’s funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schick, Mrs. Mayme Long of Idaho Falls, Mrs. Annette Carnoay of Butte, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Townsend of Whitehall.

Bernard Williams Alva S. Garr Ralph Schick Mayme Long Idaho Falls Annette Carnoay Butte Homer Townsend Whitehall

Miss Lorraine McGrath Hosts Half and Half Pinochle

The Half and Half pinochle club met Tuesday evening with Lorraine McGrath as host. Mrs Theressa Giles won high score, followed by Miss McGrath, and Mrs Virginia Lay took low. Refreshments were served at the close.

Lorraine McGrath Theressa Giles Virginia Lay

Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Set for Thursday

The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ed Ferris, Mrs. Lizzie Mikus and Mrs. Elza Smith.

Methodist Ladies Aid Ed Ferris Lizzie Mikus Elza Smith

Summer and Winter Sports Featured on Sunday

Sunday featured both summer and winter sports with golf and tennis active as temperatures climbed to 56 degrees at the Normal College weather station. The Dillon Country Club hosted a turkey trapshoot and golf rounds, while skating drew crowds at Brown's Lake, Deerhead Lake, and other high mountain lakes.

Normal College Dillon Country Club Brown’s Lake Deerhead Lake High Mountain

Elks to Honor District Deputy in Anaconda Visit

Anaconda Elks will honor L Ott Gordon of Dillon district deputy of Montana West during his official visit this Thursday. Several Dillon Elks plan to accompany him as he inspects the Anaconda lodge. The local lodge will open its new home Saturday night with a grand ball for Elks and their ladies only, announced by committee chair Dave Williams.

Anaconda

Kampus Kadets Hold Autumn Dance and College Events

Preparations for the residence halls Christmas party begin this week as all college women are invited. A sports dance called the Kampus Kadets autumn event will follow at the Rec hall. An exhibit of fine and industrial arts opens Tuesday in room 318 inviting public attendance. The third faculty meeting meets at residence halls parlor Wednesday with tea served afterward. President Sheldon HEH Davis and Superintendent Paul Anderson join the Montana Society for Study of Education executive board in Butte Wednesday evening. Davis remains in Butte to tour city schools afterward.

the Normal College Sheldon Heh Davis Paul Anderson Executive Board Montana Society For Study of Education Butte

Bond Local Holds Regular Meeting at Nelson Schoolhouse

The Bond local conducted its regular meeting at the Nelson schoolhouse on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.

Bond Nelson

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