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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
5
Dillon residents attend shopping, hospital visits, and church events as Christmas Seals promote tb prevention. Local business ads warn of livery stable demolition for a new garage while Scouts and PTA plan activities. People travel to Butte Helena Missoula and Deer Lodge for parties, education meetings, and family gatherings.
William H. Oehling of Ashland Ohio and Anna B Staudihar together with Milton B Crooker and Velma Staudihar were married Saturday afternoon in the Dillon probate court chamber. Judge Huffaker performed the ceremony saying the couple wished to marry so neither would be ahead of the other. Licenses were issued at the county clerk’s office.
The Dillon Choral Club will resume activities on the first Tuesday in January with time and place to be announced. Officers for the season include Mrs. J. D. Lee business manager Mrs. Florence Wahl secretary treasurer and others. An invitation is extended to all women in the community interested in music to join, with information from the officers.
The Pine Tree Troop of Girl Scouts met at the training school on Wednesday December 4 and practiced the court of awards ceremony to be held December 65. Color guards are Joyce Houston Jean Renz and Dorothy McLaren. Betty Barry and Mary Tait aided in distributing Christmas Seal sale posters in Dillon. Shirley Ann Mount served as scribe.
The Beaver 4-H Garden club met after school at St James rectory with all members present. County Agent Bernard Williams urged keeping records and the club decided to document winter projects. English ivy and Christmas cactus cuttings were distributed with leaf mould for planting, then a cider break followed by adjournment until after the holidays.
On Wednesday December 4 after school the Brownies held a roll call and sewed gifts for the orphans home. They planted tulip bulbs and held a relay race before singing a cleanup song with 18 Brownies present and Ardella Sanmer as scribe.
A White Rock pullet owned by Mrs. H. H. Soper of Thomson Avenue laid a golden brown egg during a display by the "prosperity of bust" club. The egg measured 7% inches around the large way and 6 inches the other way and weighed four ounces.
Mrs. W J Bierrum hosts the Good Luck tea for the local branch of the American Association of University Women. The event with Miss Anne Feley and Miss Fay Kirkpatrick will be held Friday December 18 from to 5 o'clock at Mrs Bierrum's home.
The Ellen May guild mill meet will be held Thursday afternoon at 4 30 at the home of Mrs James McCollum with Miss Genevieve Albertson and Mrs McCollum as hostesses A special offering will be taken for White Cross work
Sheriff J. A. McCollum and Under sheriff C. E. Blinn worked all night to locate a truckman suspected of transporting contraband wine. The suspect was arrested early the next morning and the wine cargo confiscated.
Free eye examinations offered at the Andrug Hotel every Wednesday by Economy-Optica Parlor located at 112 Main St, Batte, Montana. Patrons can receive tests at no charge during the weekly service.
A city wedding included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith of Butte and Mrs Houston sister of the bride. Mrs M Burgess mother of the groom and present relatives attended as they plan to live here after a wedding trip.
The Rev. A M Skindlev president of the Rocky Mountain district of the Norwegian Lutheran church installs the Rev. A W Nelson as student pastor in Dillon. Nelson comes from Winifed Montana Spokane Washington area notes.
Diana Rebekah lodge No 42 held in the I O O F hall elected Muriel Tyre as noble grand Elma Wright as vice grand Hazel Conger as recording secretary Ruth Ann Dart as financial secretary and Anna Loree as treasurer for the coming year.
After about an hour the jury returned a verdict for defendant Ralph Sara chilli against Henry Fitter a ranchman from the county. Damages were sought by the plaintiff claiming injuries from a car accident south of Dillon earlier this year.
A large crowd attended the annual swimming pageant at the Normal college pool presented Thursday night by the Dolphins. The event, assisted by guest artists, will be repeated again this evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Dunk Waddams, longtime Ubners now living in Canada, visit at the home of Mrs. Sarah Howard. Neighbors and friends greet the return with pleasure and nostalgia.
In a damage suit by Kathrew Rogan against Horgan and Hicksm an company and Ivan E Spaden the district court on Monday heard no defense as the plaintiffs case was submitted to the court.
Mr and Mrs Jay V McCarthy announce the birth of a baby daughter born Monday morning at Barrett hospital. The couple and friends celebrate with cigars as the radiant minor is welcomed at the post office with a happy smile.
The family of Mrs. A. A. Curnutt expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for support after the death of their husband and father. They acknowledge deep sympathy and loyalty that strengthened their faith, and affirm the belief that he is not dead but away.
The B and B Pinochle club enjoyed a Friday evening at the Keenan home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack. High scores were posted by Mrs. Mayllard Miller and Harry Schuler. Refreshments concluded the pleasant session.
Mrs. Frank Bassett left Monday evening for Rupert Idaho where she was summoned by the death of a sister.
Mr and Mrs Roy McNinch of Dell are the parents of a baby daughter born Sunday at the Fred Oliver home in this city.
The Dancing club hosts the third event in its series Saturday night at St James guild hall. Mr E Pentacost of American Express will visit Dillon on December 16 for travel information appointments by calling 142.
Mrs. Chris Peterson will host the Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon at the church. In other notes, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zink of Dell welcome a son born Thursday at Barrett hospital. Hugh Dart and Harold Monson of Anaconda visited Dillon to promote the winter carnival next month. Dillon gunners are invited to a turkey shoot Sunday at Argenta with rifles permitted and prizes on offer. Economy Optical Co. of Butte offers rimless glasses or Ful Vue frames at the Andrus Hotel every Wednesday.
International staging and talent agency offers acts for stage screen radio night clubs and outdoor events. Licensed and bonded agents at 311 Turk Street San Francisco provide engagements affiliations in principal cities and contact numbers Graystone 2882 Ordway 9723 for bookings and inquiries.
Walter C. Kelly stars in a small town jurist tale at the Hartwig Theatre. The Virginia Judge features Stepin Fetchit and a strong cast in a southern film.
Friday and Saturday matinees showcase Red Salute a catchy comedy of red blooded youth on a cross country tour. Barbara Stanwyck Hardie Albright and Robert Young bring pep and vigor to an entrancing entertainment.
Sunday and Monday showing stars Ann Harding and Gary Cooper in a love and adventure laden film. A news reel accompanies the screening of this romantic classic.
Tuesday and Wednesday audiences enjoy a new comedy record with Lee Tracy and Roscoe Karns. The pair pinch hit for society types in a light hearted bit aimed at boosting good humor and digestion.
Louis and Walter Schmittroth of this city and Vincent Schmittroth of Salmon were called to Salt Lake Monday by the serious illness of their father, Nicholas Schmittroth.
All workers must give districts chance to buy within days and return unsold seals and money to Mrs. N. L. Renry on Saturday December 14. That Saturday is the last day to buy at the post office and banks. after that only the Tribune will carry seals.
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