Dillon Highlights and Local Social Notes
A collection of brief city items mentions John Mayfield joining his mother in California, George Munckton visiting Grant, and Supervisor A. Simpson handling official business. Twin Bridges residents Mr. and Mrs. Lasich shopped in Dillon. Fasslax of Melrose with daughters were there Monday. Gravely of Dell and Knight family visited town. Fenton of Chicago linked to a church incident. Frances Powers in Barrett hospital after a coasting accident and fractured hip rests well. Rev. R. O. Shannon went to Idaho Falls for his cousin Antone Dykstra's death. Dorothy Gelhaus from Alamosa visited Dillon for a month. Girl Scout Troop No. 3 planned a Christmas party. Vera Mae Hopkins to California next Tuesday. Some girls will meet to make scrapbooks for poor children. Taps were sung as the group closed.
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Vera Mae Hopkins
California
Tlene Jackson
Scribe
Dillon social notes and local visits amid weekly events
Dillon residents and visitors share a busy week with tables of names from Reed, Armstead, Twin Bridges, Blaine, Dell, Sheep Creek, and Livingston. Guests include Miss Catherine Finnegan of Reiche and Charles E. Wright of Cheyenne visiting family. Mrs. Fairbanks and Mrs. Gordon host Baptist Aid after Leonard Elie’s funeral. A six room bungalow for sale at 3700 dollars offered by C C Newmann.
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Mrs. Fairbanks
Mrs. Gordon
Baptist ‘Aid
Baptist
Leonard Elie
Collision at Washington and Morse Streets Involving Doctors Cars
Cars driven by Dr Geo L Routledge and Jardine Rife collided at the corner of Washington and Morse streets Tuesday evening. None of the occupants were injured and the machines were only slightly damaged.
Diggle Emerick Hosts Dinner for Out of Town Guests
Mr and Mrs Diggle Emerick entertained with a six o clock dinner Sunday for twelve friends. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Frank LeSage of Butte.
Visitors from nearby towns drop into Dillon weekly
Names of locals and guests surface from last week as Horace Johnson, Mrs. Smith Ames, T. E. Gilbert, Jack Smith, R. H. Watt, Cloyd Wampler, C. W. Woodburn, Mary Provo, Mary Gills, John Jackson, Mrs. George Huber, Harry Hunter, Frank Madden, Fred Nelson, Mrs. Hattie A. Holmes, Fred Seidensticker, Lester Schultz, Charles B. Murray, Herman Handy, and H. T. Kraabel attend events and conduct business in Dillon and surrounding areas including Butte, Wisdom, Divide, and Sheridan.
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Mary Provo
Mary Gills
Divide
Dillon
Fred Nelson
Jackson
Lester Schultz
Charles B. Murray
Sheridan
City
Daughters of the Nile Ship Toys to Shrine Hospital
The Daughters of the Nile sewing club sent a large box of stuffed animals and dolls to the Shrine hospital for children in Shreveport Louisiana last week. Local residents traveled or relocated for winter plans with several families moving or visiting.
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Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club
Shrine Hospital For Children
Shreveport
Louisiana
Dancing Club Opens With Big Crowd at St James Hall
The first dance of the new Dancing Club series occurred on Wednesday evening at St James Guild Hall. A large crowd attended as music was provided by the Baxter-Tonrey orchestra.
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H. T. Kraabel
Lima
Guild Hall
Dancing Club
Dancing ‘Club
St. James Guild’ Hall
Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra
Stiff Back Relief Ad Promotes Foley Pills
An advertisement touts Foley Pills as a diuretic for kidneys to relieve back pain. It claims 25 years of use, broad trust, and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman.
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Geo
Pheasant of Albers Ranch Returns to Attack after Banishment
John Albers recounts a cock pheasant hatched on his northern valley ranch that grew combative and harassed farm animals. After being banished miles away, the bird later charged Albers herself as he worked on a fence, reviving its savage temper. It is unclear if the bird appeared at the family gathering that evening.
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John Albers
Eid
Albers
Mr. Pheasant
Mr. Albers
Book Week program delights Dillon students
An enthusiastic Dillon crowd enjoyed a Book Week program by the schools, sponsored by the PTA. A matinee and evening show featured various books, with Fred Waldorf winning the book guessing contest. Receipts totaled 71.50 split equally among the high school, old training school, and the primary building. Essay winners were Betty Jo Jeppson first, Dorothy Ann Davis second, and Billy Bayerd third.
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Dillon
Fred Waldorf
Betty Jo Jeppson
Dorothy Ann Davis
Billy Bayerd
Daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Thomas Injured in Taxi Crash
Mrs Cloea Thomas, music instructor at the State University in Columbus Ohio, suffered a scalp wound and a back injury in a Saturday taxi accident. A Sunday telegram said her condition was not serious.
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C. P. Thomas
Cloea
Columbus
Ohio
the State University
Thomas
Idaho Falls Couple Weds at Home of Hopkins Kin
J LaMonte Jacobs and Lulu B Schweitzer both of Idaho Falls were married Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Hopkins by Elder Warner of the L D S church. The bride is sister of Mrs L B Peterson of this city.
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J. LaMonte Jacobs
Lulu B. Schweitzer
Idaho Falls
George Hopkins
Elder. Warner
L. D. S. Church
L. B. Peterson
Buhrer PTA Hosts Christmas Plans at Local Home
The Buhrer school Parent Teacher association held a Saturday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Frank Buhrer home. After the business session, plans for the Christmas program were made and guests enjoyed cards and refreshments.
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Buhrer
Frank Buhrer
Ranchman Injured in Auto Crash Near Dan Mooney Ranch
John Peterson a prominent ranchman of Horse Prairie sustained a broken collar bone and severe bruises when his car overturned on Sunday around 2 PM on the state highway south of town near the Dan Mooney ranch. A drift of snow across the road caused the accident. Peterson is resting comfortably at his home.
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John Peterson
Horse Prairie
Dan Mooney
Mr. Peterson
Two Meals Day Best For Stomach Trouble
A health claim promotes skipping one meal and drinking water each morning with glycerin, thorn bark, and a saline Adlerika compound to wash out stomach and bowels. It asserts Adlerika removes poisons from the system.
Tom DuBois Reports Severe Winter Hardship in Northstate
Tom DuBois returned from a business trip to the north eastern part of the state describing conditions as much worse than current reports. He notes heavy snow and colder weather aggravating suffering of farm families unable to grow crops last year due to drought. Some families maintain gardens and poultry while others lack food. Red Cross and relief groups face a huge task.
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Tom DuBois
The
Red Cross
President Bert Orr Leads Early Rising Club Cleanup
Early Friday morning President Bert Orr and members of the Early Rising club began cleaning sidewalks before dawn. Sam Ditty, patrolling the streets, noted the brisk effort as Orr and others cleared walks, giving the neighborhood a head start on tidiness.
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Bert Orr
Early Rising Club
Sam Ditty
Adams Returns from California Trip
L. K. Adams reports returning Saturday from California where he visited for several weeks. He says Harry Turner is in good health and enthusiastic about some golf courses he played.
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L. K. Adams
California
Harry Turner
Entre Nous Bridge Club Hosts Friday Evening Event
The Entre Nous Bridge club was entertained by Mrs. Frank Paul. High score prize went to Mrs. Maynard Lovell with consolation to Mrs. D V Paddock. Following the games, refreshments were served.
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Entre
Card club meeting rewards door prize and scores
Diggle Emerick won the door prize at the St Rose Card club meeting on Thursday night. Walter Vance posted the high score for men and John Tessier the low. Mrs. George Main led the ladies with the high score and Mrs. H. H. Bramsman recorded the low.
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Diggle Emerick
St Rose Card Club
Walter Vance
John Tessier
George Main
H. H. Bramsman
Kilroy Sustains Injuries In Highway Crash Near Bozeman
Horatio Kilroy nephew of Mrs. Annabel Morrison of this city sustained injuries last week when his car was forced off the highway near Bozeman. He was pinned beneath the vehicle for over an hour before a passing motorist freed him.
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Horatio Kilroy
Annabel Morrison
Bozeman
Women’s Bridge Club Meets at Guild Hall
The Women’s Bridge Club met Monday afternoon at the guild hall. Nine tables competed in three groups with Mrs. George Irey posting the high score in the first group and overall high score. Mrs. John Orr led the second group and Mrs. Howard Morse led the third group.
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Guild Hall
George Irey
John Orr
Howard Morse
Manse Society Entertained By Mrs Carhartt at Telephone Block
The Manse society of the Presbyterian church was entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. E. L. Carhartt at her apartment in the Telephone block.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Chas
Bonnifield
Kentucky Avenue
Manse Society of the Presbiyterian’ Church
E. L. Carhartt
St James guild entertained by Luebben sisters
St James guild was entertained Saturday afternoon by Mrs Ernest Luebben and Mrs T E Luebben at the home of Mrs Ernest Luebben in St James.
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St. James Guild
Ernest Luebben
T. E. Luebben
Baby Dona Louise Born to Mr and Mrs Larson
A baby daughter named Dona Louise was born Thursday morning in Argenta to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Larson.
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Argenta
Charles Larson
Dona Louise
Bitterroot Club Event Hosted by Mrs Lille Walker
Mrs Lille Walker entertained the Bitterroot club last Wednesday afternoon at one thirty.
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Lille. Walker
Bitterroot Club
Iyncheon
Ralph Harding Returns From Oregon Aid in Search for Body
Ralph Harding arrived Thursday night from Grant's Pass Oregon after helping search for his half brother Chester Gehrig 19 who drowned November 17 in the Illinois River. Chester slipped on a narrow rock ledge while his brother fished for salmon and fell into the river. Attempts to recover the body failed due to swift treacherous water. Ralph returned home with his brother Eugene and another brother Marion of Billings also accompanying him.
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Ralph Harding
Grant
Ralph
Eugene
Maryin of
Billings
Obituary of Robert Quick Former Local Resident Dies
Robert Quick a longtime local figure died November 28 in Bell California at age 83 He operated a ranch south of the city for years and has lived in California the last eight years He was born in England Interment was in Whittier California
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Robert Quick
Bell
Calif
Quick
California
England
Whittier
Plaster Bust of Santa Displays at Tattersall's Store
Ralph Tattersall of Los Angeles creates a large plaster bust of Santa Claus as a centerpiece for Tattersall's Variety store. The feature attracts children and signals a festive display aimed at drawing shoppers and dollars into the opening advertisement.
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Old St. Nick
Tattersall’s
Ralph Tattersall
Los Angeles
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John ‘Mayfield
George “Munckton of
Supprvisor A
AL Simpson
Jack ‘Lasich
Twin Bridges
Oscar Gravely
Dell
Elks
Jack Knight
Grasshopper Valley
George Fenton
Chicago
Frances Powers
Barrett Hospital
R. O. Shannon
Dorothy Gelhaus
State Teacher’s College
Alamosa
Colo
John Gelhaus
Henry Walters
Sherdan
Nick. Birrer
Sherridan
James’ Harrison
Grasshopper
Y. Burrell of
Catherine Finnegan
Reiche
William J. Anderson
Wise River
William Morrison
South Idaho Street
J. L. Nyhart
Lester
Ike Rife, Jr
Armstead
Frank Sawyer
P. M. Sweeney
Sheep Creek Basin
Matt Telin
Blaine
Mose Smyth
Hugh
Thomas Taylor
Butte
Emily Taylor
S. M. McKnight
Wth Dillon
Frank Esterwald
Grant I. Finch
Livingston
Charles E. Wright
Cheyenne
Wyo
L. A. Campbell
Wright Brothers
C. C
Newman
Montana
Emerick
KC Saxine
Horace’ “Johnson
T. E. Gilbert
Jack ‘Smith
Melrose
R. H. Watt’ of
Andrus Hotel
Cloyd Wampler
C. W. Woodburn
Hélena
John Jackson
Big Hole Basin
George Huber
Harry Hunter
Salmon
Frank Madden
Hattie A. Holmes
White Sulphur Springs
Fred Seidensticker
Herman Handy
Lakeview
J. F. McCauley
Tom Connors
Alex Crosby
Robert
Salt Lake City
Mr. Crosby
J. W. Scott
Weiser
Idaho
C. A. Joy
Mr. Joy
Deer Lodge National Forest
Buhrer P. T. A
Ranchman
Entre Nous
ST. Rose Card Club
Manse Society
ST. James. Guild
Santa Claus
Divretic
Geo. M. Gosman
Kreso
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