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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

4

Dillon Masons Elect Officers and Students Earn High Marks

Dillon lodge No. 30 elected and installed G. W. Dart and other officers. High School pupils Roscoe Cornell, Madie Rife, Emma Stelzer, Edith Virden, Katie Paxton, Cecelia Lennox, Craig Snyder, Mark Poindexter scored 90 percent or higher. City Marshal raided an opium joint, six Chinese inmates arrested. Lorin T. Jones arrives from Washington DC. Sheser siblings start skating rink at old brewery pond. Canadian whiskey valued at 5000 and two five passenger autos seized by Sheriff Gosmdh. Sophia Guyaz from Armstead visits for post office exam. Vera Baker to be married in January. George M. Tash injured in a fall from a horse at Guy Gray ranch.

Roscoe Cornell Madie Rife Emma Stelzer Edith Virden Katie Paxton Cecelia Lennox Craig Snyder Mark Poindexter McIntosh Chinatown Lorin T. Jones Washington D. C Ozone of Montana Chris Carrie Sheser J. H. Sheser Irwin Town O. C. Gosmdh Sophia Guyaz Armstead Miss Guyaz Martha Chapman Vera Baker George M. Tash Guy Gray Ranch

Sugar from sorgo: new extraction process disclosed

Washington reports a U S Department of Agriculture team developed a process to extract sugar from the sorgo plant, previously used for sorghum syrup. The method is not yet ready for commercial use but studies continue, with Emil K. Ventre and S&. Byall credited for the breakthrough after decades of attempts since 1862.

Washington U.P U. S. Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department Emil K. Ventre

1900 Census Ranks US Second Among Powers

The 1900 census places the United States as the world’s second great power behind Russia with Germany, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Spain following. Local notes report measles in Wisdom, a Christmas plan despite illness, and various town happenings including injuries, dances, and travel.

the Tribune United States Russia Germany Austria-Hungary Great Britain France Italy Spain Wisdom Mr. Edmonson Cora Teen Graeter Pluma Tattersall Andy Banks Colorado Dillon

Libby couple marks golden anniversary with family turnout

Libby Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Botch ek celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 16. The couple are well into their first year of marriage life and were joined by nearly all their children, who traveled from other states to attend the milestone.

Libby Jacob Botchek

Sargent's Birthday Party Highlights Community Gathering

Carolyn Ann Sargent hosted friends for her fourth birthday on Sunday with games and refreshments. Attendees included Caroline and Elizabeth McFadden, Darlene and Mark McCollum, Carol Walters, Benny and Carol Henneberry, Janet Watkins, plus many others. Local residents George Montgomery and Mrs. Montgomery shopped in town Monday as Reichle callers visited Dillon. Francis Tonney Jr. left for Great Falls to work on the Great Falls Leader after attending his grandfather Michael Henneberry's funeral.

Carl Decker Armstead Santa Claus Chris Maurer J. E. Morse Dillon EH. W. Maurer Beaverhead Point of Rocks E. H. Chatchwell Garland V. Geiger Beaverhead Ranch Gladys Winters Dewey Polaris A. A.anderson Grant Leadore Junction Anderson Carolyn Ann Sargent T. W. Sargent Caroline Elizabeth McFadden Darlene Mark McCollum Carol Walters Benny Carol Henneberry Janet Watkins Tommy Jerry Farrell Doriss Sewell Howard Jenson Keith Elaine Anderson Frances Gordon Linda Lou McLaughlin James Raybould Ted Ames Sally Stroeder Sue Elwell Don Vazanko Ronnie Walder Francis Tonney, Jr Butte Great Falls Michael Henneberry

Writing and War Faces in Early American Reflections

Elmer Davis comments on authorship and fame, noting writers pursue truth or impact rather than wealth. Mentions Margaret Mitchell delaying sequels as publishers offer big sums, and Greece under Metaxas shows resolve against Italy. Also discusses US aid to China and a vanishing pharmacy profession amid youth exits from school.

Elmer Davis Shakespeare London Stratford-on-Avon Margaret Mitchell Miss Mitchell Dean Ballard Columbia University Dr. Ehrlich

Christmas reflections and the call for shared acts of kindness

The piece emphasizes Christmas as a children’s day and urges adults to create joyful memories for the young. It urges readers to assist Santa by giving generously and notes lighted drugstores as beacons on dark streets. It discusses freedom, truth, and the power of ideas to shape history amid war.

Portia Voltaire

Legion Post to Hold December Meeting at Metlen Hotel

The Beaverhead post of the American Legion will convene Thursday at 8 PM in the Metlen hotel. Several important reports will be heard.

Beaverhead The American Legion Metlen District Court Fifth Judicial District Montana Federal Land Bank OF Spokane Nellie P. McKnight Smith M. McKnight Nellie P. “McKnight Y Virgil A. McKnight Ruby H. McKnight Mary McKnight W. D. Peterson Lena Peterson Beaverhead-Madison National Farm Loan Association Dillion Beaverhead County Section Big Sheep Creek

Mrs Dysart Gowen Hosts Lutheran Ladies Aid Party

Mrs Dysart Gowen will entertain the Lutheran Ladies Aid with a Christmas party Thursday afternoon beginning at 2 30.

Dysart Gowen Lutheran Ladies Aid

State agency opens bids for trucks and snowplows

Purchasing Agent I. S. McQuitty opened bids for 11 four wheel drive trucks and 23 snowplows for statewide use. The equipment will be allocated to the state’s Dishway department for early winter readiness.

I. S. McQuitty Dishway

Hysham sells diesel plant to Wyoming oil firm for 3500

Hysham sells its diesel powered electric plant to a Riverton Wyoming oil company for 3500 dollars. The bid covers two diesel engines two generators a cooling tower and wiring. The plant had not operated since Hysham joined REA power and will serve drilling and pumping operations.

Hyshaim Hysham Riverton Wyo

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