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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

5

One Act Play Featured at Beaverhead High School

A one act play Out of the Storm by the Dramatics club at Beaverhead County High School opened the weekly assembly. Don Sutton directed with June Johnson Roy Conger Lois Hazel baker Don Smith Frank Kurtz Boyd Koenig among cast. a boys glee club, two vocal solos, violin solo, orchestra, and a girls gym class tap dance highlighted the program following a busy week of visitors and local activity.

Dramatics Club Beaverhead County High School Don Sutton June Johnson Roy Conger Lois Hazelbaker Don Smith Frank Kurtz Boyd Koenig Boys’ Glee Club Mary Castles Howard Lyon Vera Cooke Hazel Lew Sage Giovannina Cardinale L. A. Gregory Claudia Faust

James Hurley 73 Dies at Beaverhead County Farm

James Hurley aged 73 died last week at the Beaverhead county farm where he had lived. Born in Ireland on March 17, 1863 he came to the United States as a young man. He had resided in Beaverhead county for twenty years and authorities said he had no relatives in the country.

James Hurley Ireland Beaverhead

Baptist Ladies Aid Meeting Planned This Thursday

The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at 7 p m in the cottage with a brief business session followed by a program led by Mrs Ivy Curnutt. Miss Sally Baki Perkins is mentioned in connection with the program.

Baptist Ladies Aid Ivy.Curnutt

Kiwanians Learn Why People Laugh Lecture

Dr. Marlin K. Farmer of the Normal college faculty spoke to Kiwanians on Why People Laugh, sharing anecdotes. Harold Wheelbarger introduced the program chair, with piano pieces by Charles Deputy and guest I. L. Schlosen.

Marlin K. Farmer Normal College Harold Wheelbarger Charles Deputy I. L. Schlosen

Hignight Heads Dil lon Rifle Club After Dec Meeting

Henry Hignight is elected president of the Dil lon Rifle Club at a Dec 4 business session preceding the weekly high school range shoot. New officers include Burnice Farrell as vice president Tom Carney secretary treasurer and Pete Lasich executive officer. Mel Jones scored 276x300 leading 16 shooters supervised by Miss Ruth.

Henry Hignight Dillon Rifle Club Burnice Farrell Tom Carney Pete Lasich Rifle Club Mel Jones Ruth C. Buckingham P. Lasich B. Farrell I. Seybold H. Hignight N. Larson A. Green R. Smith G. Willis E. Burrell C. Banks B. Quick H. Parker N. Jones

Phelps Sixth Graders Prepare Novelty Dance

Thirty young performers from Phelps Training School will present a novelty dance titled Norwegian Mountain March next Monday evening. The six grade girls taking part include Barbara Beck Verla Bowring Fay Burrell Ida Casper Betty Davidson Verna Davis Margaret Deutsch Barbara Fay Wanda Fitzsimmons Margie Hansen Betty Nelson Della Ross Lois Lacry Marcie Warner Betty Webster Janet Curry Frances Fox Gerry Gillies Jean Hilstead Ida Houlbjerg Leah Johnson Winibel McMannis Carol Nelson Alfreda Paddock Mae Paddock Ruth Roberts Peggy Smith Ramond Simons Dorothy Tyre Reho Hiller. Miss Shirley Erickson provides accompaniment.

Ida Houlbjerg Leah Johnson Winibel McMannis Carol Nelson Alfreda Paddock Mae Belle Paddock Ruth Roberts Peggy Smith Ramond Simons Dorothy Tyre Reho Hiller Shirley Erickson

Duke Wellington gains fight fame in Philippines

Roy E. Wellington known as Duke Wellington earns victory on a fight card in the Philippine Islands where he is stationed. He serves with the 60th coast artillery and enlisted in the United States Army last spring.

Roy E. Wellington Isabel Wellington Dillon Duke” Wellington Philippine Islands 60Th Coast Artillery United States Army

Ellen May guild to meet at 4 30 at Mrs Davis home

The Ellen May guild will meet Thursday afternoon at 4 30 at the home of Mrs 8 E Davis with Miss Eunice Miller and Mrs Clifford Dougherty assisting. Evelyn Rimel will review a chapter from Dangerous Opportunity and Mrs F H Bimrose will lead scripture. Mrs Margaret Hollensteiner will conduct the yearbook of prayer. A high school class plans to sing Christmas carols and an offering for white cross work will be taken.

Ellen May

Large turnout on Elkhorn slopes marks strong early season

More than sixty skiers took to Elkhorn Hot Springs runs Sunday under clear December sunshine. The early season turnout impressed organizers and highlighted solid local interest in winter sports.

Elkhorn Hot Springs Elkhorn

CCC Enrollment Window Opens for Montana Juniors

The next CCC enrollment for Moritana runs January 2 to January 31, 1941. About 270 juniors may be enrolled to meet the Montana quota. eligibility covers unmarried men aged 17 to 23 who are unemployed and seeking six months of work. Apply at the local CCC selecting agency in each county welfare department.

CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Washington, D C State Department of Public Welfare Montana

Boyer Wins Handicap at Great Falls Inaugural Shoot

C. L. Boyer of the Dillon Gun club captured the handicap event at the inaugural shoot of a new gun club in Great Falls on Sunday. A large turnout of trapshooters from Dillon Butte Lima Sheridan and other parts of southwestern Montana attended the event. Beaverhead participants included Boyer Pete Westergard John Jackson John Krause and William Gleed.

C. L. Boyer Dillon Gun Club Great Falls Dillon Butte Lima Sheridan Montana Beaverhead Boyer Pete Westergard John Jackson John Krause William Gleed

Appreciation for Kindness at Our Loss

We express deep thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of our wife and daughter the late Mrs Albert Longseth. Gratitude for flowers, transport, and support from the Eastern Stars Diana Rebekahs Better Homes club and others. The Longseth Schroeder Roy Ward and family Mrs Van Cleave Mr and Mrs Sullivan

Albert Longseth Diana Rebekahs Better Homes Club Longseth Schroeder Roy Ward and Mrs. van Cleave Mrs. Sullivan

Townsend Club Meeting Set at Courthouse

A Townsend club will hold a meeting Thursday evening at the courthouse starting at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to attend and discuss club affairs and upcoming events.

Townsend Club

St James Guild to Meet at Gilbert Home Thursday

The St James guild will meet Thursday at 3 o'clock at Mrs. J. H. Gilberts home with co hosts Mrs. Carl Hanson and Mrs. Bert Selway. Rev. Victor Lewis will continue the study of the prayer book.

St. James Guild J. H. Gilbert Carl Hanson Bert Selway Victor Lewis

Royal Neighbors to Hold Regular Meeting Thursday Evening

Royal Neighbors will meet Thursday evening in the hall for a regular session. Election of officers is slated for the evening and plans for the Christmas party will be made.

Butte Couple Wed at Courthouse in San Francisco Trip

A Butte couple Russell Gregg and Ida Bray were married at the courthouse Saturday by Judge Louis Stahl. After the ceremony they left for San Francisco for a wedding trip and will return to Butte to establish their home.

Butte Russell Gregg Ida Bray Louis Stahl San Francisco

Beaverhead Debate Squad Heads to Missoula Clinic

Beaverhead county high school debate team members Dorothy Davis Evelyn Grege J W McCracken Louis Schmittroth and George Bowring with coach Don Sutton left Friday for Missoula to attend a high school debate clinic at Montana State University. The squad attended as spectators due to limited time to prepare on the topic Resolved that powers of the federal government should be increased.

Beaverhead County Don Sutton Missoula The State University Dorothy Davis Evelyn Grege J. W. McCracken Louis Schmittroth George Bowring Beaverhead

Grade School Concert Set for December 16

The training school band orchestra and soloists perform a Christmas concert Monday evening December 16 in the school auditorium. Each group plays several selections and many soloists appear. During intermission 30 sixth grade girls perform the Norwegian March under Miss Ruth Phelps. Gregory conducts the instrumental portion with Giovannina Cardinale and Dorothy Tyro on accompaniments and high school musicians assisting. The concert is free and begins at 8 o clock.

Ruth. Phelps L. A Gregory Giovannina Cardinale Dorothy Tyro

American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party and Abe Lincoln Show Plans

The Auxiliary held a Christmas party at the Baptist cottage after a business session attended by about 30 members. The rehab committee led the entertainment with Mary Farrell’s music and DeLadd’s reading. Plans were made to sponsor the film Abe Lincoln in Illinois at the Roxy theatre December 17 18 and 19 with ticket sales underway.

American Legion Auxiliary Baptist Cottage James McCollum Luther Smith G. M. Mattingly W. J. Romersa Glen Lyon Mary Farrell Marian DeLadd Moving Picture Abe Lincoln Illinois Roxy Theatre

Davis retires as Helena official amid education boards

President Sheldon E. Davis retires in Helena after attending meetings of the State Board of Education and University Executive Council. James Albertson of Dillon is elected president of Foreign Relations club, replacing Bill Boetticher of Melrose who joined Missoula city schools. Norma Paddock of Wise River becomes vice president. Kampus Kadets place Christmas trees in the college corridor, gym entrance, and residence parlor, donated by the Forest Service.

Pesident Sheldon E. Davis Helena State Board of Education The University Executive Council Mctana Safety Council James Albertson Dillon Foreign Relations Club Bill Boetticher Melrose Missoula Norma Paddock Wise River Kampus Kadets Forest Service

Mrs Rebecca Connelly Reported Recovering At Home

Fragmentary notice indicates Rebecca Connelly is reportedly recovering at home with unclear surrounding details and timing. Further readable elements reference a pay subscription prompt but lack coherent context.

Rebecca. Connelly

Shaw Heads Wisdom Masonic Lodge

J Warren Shaw elected worshipful master at Wisdom lodge No 61 A F and A M meeting in Wisdom. New officers include Mark Clem on senior warden W Ralph Hunt ley junior warden Hans Jorgensen treasurer Ray E Willey secretary Lee Hansen senior deacon Leonard R Smith junior deacon Melvin Petersen senior steward Elvin Petersen junior steward Don E Anson chaplain Lou Hoyrup marshal and Jack Miller ryler. A committee will cooperate with Wisdom chapter No 67 Order of Eastern Star for joint installation and a Christmas party probably Dec 21.

A. F A. M Wisdom J. Warren Shaw Mark Clemon W. Ralph Huntley Hans Jorgensen Ray E H. Willey Lee Hansen Leonard R. Smith Melvin Petersen Elvin Petersen Don E. Anson Lou Hoyrup Jack Miller Ryler

Butte Youths Enter Guilty Pleas in Theft Case

Three Butte youths Bill Sweet 18 Earl Goldsworthy 18 and Don Grant 18 pleaded guilty to petty larceny before Judge Louis Stahl Saturday. They were accused of stealing chains blacksmith tools and other articles from a cabin on Trapper Creek in the Glendale district owned by William Grose. They were arrested by deputy game warden Lester Barton Friday and investigated by Sheriff Paul Temple and Deputy Boyd Quick.

Louis Stahl Bill Sweet Earl

Kiwanis Official to Visit Local Club Tonight

Helena Kiwanis lieutenant-governor elect Martin P. Moe will attend the weekly meeting. Dave Williams announces a school of instruction for all members with help from a Butte Kiwanis group. Williams urges full attendance for this important session.

Martin P. Moe Helena Kiwanis Leutenant Kiwanis Club Dave Williams Moe Butte

Girl Scout Leaders Plan Holiday Parties

The Girl Scout Leaders association will host a Christmas party on December 18 in the training school gym for all troops and Brownie packs after school. The event will feature games, refreshments, and a gift exchange. The council also sponsors a matinee dance for grade school children on January 2 from 2:30 to 4:30 with music by Smitty's Rhythm Rascals led by Don Smith.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Training School Girl Scout Council Smitty Rhythm Rascals Don Smith

Jamian Fellowship Meet Set for St James Guild Hall

Thursday evening at 7 30 Jamian Fellowship group will gather at St James guild hall for their regular meeting with members expected to attend.

Jamian Fellowship St. James Guild Hall

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