Various Dillon Residents Visit and Move Across Regions
Dillon letters recount visitors and travelers including Mrs Lee Tower of Lima and Mrs Jay Tallent of Sage Creek, with many calls from Twin Bridges and Horse Prairie. Denton Oliver returns from Spokane, and a birth is reported at Barrett hospital. Theatre manager Jack Gavan arrives for Roxy changes, while plans for winter visits to California and Death Valley are noted. A Christmas program at the Dillon PTA includes songs, a sermon by Dr Paris Wells, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christhas
Dillon Parent-Teacher Association
Bagley
Ruth Grotheer
Paris E. Wells
The
Presbyterian, Church
Mary Castles
Florence Hellman
Ott Vandegrift
Dale Tash
William Lloyd
Faye Kirkpatrick
T. Lee McCracken
Jud Best
T. W. Sargent
Warren Sutherland
Florence ‘Helihian
Rachel Smith
Ann Feley
Ottille Brauer
Sheridan to Hold Flyer Championship
Sheridan will again conduct the annual Montana flyer championship on Sunday December 17. Beaverhead shooters are expected to compete in the event sponsored by the Sheridan Gun Club. Ted Renfro, the present title holder and three-time winner, defends his crown with challengers including Herman Peterson of Dillon Gun Club and past champions B. M. Hayes Butte Otto Schulz Sheridan and William Gleed Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Hayes
Butte
Otto A. Schulz
Sheridan
William Gleed
Lima
Heartfelt thanks for kindness during illness and loss
We express deep appreciation for the many kindnesses shown during the illness and passing of our beloved father and father in law, the late Frank P. Tate of Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Other
Inlaw
Frank
Tate
Mel- Tose
Ellen May guild to meet at 4 30 Thursday at Mrs Davis home
The Ellen May guild gathers at 4 30 Thursday at Mrs S E Davis home with Miss Genevieve Albertson and Miss Agnes McDonald as co hostesses. Mrs Charles Marsh presents Year Book of Prayer. 8 Christmas carol service led by Miss Faye Kirkpatrick a Christmas solo by Mrs O K Moe and Homeland Harvest chapter three discussion led by Mrs O A Bergeson. The annual Christmas offering for White Cross work will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May Guild
S. E. Davis
Genevieve , Albertson
Agnes McDonald
Davis
Charles Marsh
Faye Kirkpatrick
O. K. Moe
Homeland Harvest
O. A. Bergeson
White Cross
Royal Neighbors Gather for Meetings and Christmas Practice
Members will meet Thursday at 8 PM at the I O O F hall to elect officers and share a grab sack lunch. Juveniles meet at 6 30 PM for Christmas program practice. all members encouraged to attend with meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
I. O. O. F. Hall
Local Ad Contest Winners Named by Judges
The ad written by Mrs. H. C. Graves for Dil lon Capers sponsored by the B P W club won the $2 prize. Honorable mention went to Mrs Frances Waldorf with others receiving special notice for Irvine and Cottom Hale's Fur Farm George M Gosman and A Friend. Judges were Mrs Catherine Willis Mrs Elizabeth Davis and Dr Beta Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Graves
Dillon Capers
B. P. W. Club
Frances Waldorf
Irvine and
Cottom
Hale's Fur Farm
George M. Gosman
Catherine Willis
Elizabeth Davis
Beta Hall
Baptist Ladies Aid Cottage Meeting This Thursday
The Baptist Ladies Aid gathers at the cottage Thursday afternoon with a 3 o'clock business meeting. Mrs. Gregey’s Sunday school class will present a program and attendees should bring a ten cent gift for exchange. Hostesses are Mrs. George Baker Mrs. Mina Perkins and Miss Sally Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies Aid
Gregey
George Baker
Mina Perkins
Sally Baker
Beaver Rock Troop Plans Birch Creek Trip
The group called a meeting to order and took attendance before discussing a potential Birch Creek trip if weather allows. They also planned a party and closed with Taps and God Bless America, as noted by scribe Shirley Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Creek
America
Shirley Ross
St James Guild Elects New Officers
Mrs. R. D. Curry was elected president of the St James guild at Thursday’s meeting. Other officers for the coming year include Mrs. T. E. Luebben as vice president, Mrs. D. A. Galt as secretary, and Mrs. Boss Emerick as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Curry
St. James Guild
T. E. Luebben
D. A. Galt
Boss Emerick
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Elizabeth Phillips
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Phillips were held Thursday at Brundage Chapel. Interment followed at Paine View Cemetery. Mrs Dillon resident, died Sunday morning in California. Details unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Phillips
Bride to Be Honored at Shower for Dorothy Graves
Dorothy Graves, engaged to Roy Kirby of Hood River Oregon, was feted at a Wednesday shower hosted by Miss Helen Erwin with co-hostesses Mrs Charles Johnson and Mrs S E Johnson. Guests enjoyed pinochle and chinker chek, gifts, and a midnight lunch. The couple plans a December 30 Washington wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Erwin
Charles Johnson
S. E. Johnson
Miss Erwin
Miss Graves
Harry Graves
Roy Kirby
Hood River
Christmas Seal Sale Contest Announced in Montana
Two prizes of 100 dollars each will be awarded to counties with the largest per capita Christmas seal sale for 1939, based on a letter from Mrs. Henrietta Crockett of the Montana Tuberculosis Association. Winners may use funds for any health project and the drive aims to support tuberculin tests and X-rays for county high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Crockett
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Helena
Montana
Liberty County
Fallon
Carter
Loren Davis
Seal Sale
Beaverhead County
Just-a-Mere Club Guests Entertained
Members of the Just-a-Mere club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Glen Stinson Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moose Lodge
Just-a-Mere Club
Glen Stinson
Mexican Posadas Festival At Junior High
At 2 30 and 7 30 the junior high presents a Mexi can festival adapted from the nine day posadas observed in Mexico. The program features Christmas customs music and dances. Parents are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exico
Mexico
Dillon Man Injured In Auto Collision
Albert Smith and I M Oppeboen were in a crash Monday at the South Pacific and Gar streets intersection. Oppeboen suffered a back injury and is at home. Smith cut his hand. Both cars were badly damaged. police Chief Nelson and Robert Gordon investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
I. M. Oppeboen
Montana Auto Supply Company
South Pacific
Gar
Oppeboen
C. P. Thomas Yard
Smith
Charles Nelson
Robert Gordon
Man Arrested on Liquor Violation in Wise River
Howard Bergen of Wise River was arrested Thursday by sheriff's officers and charged with liquor law violation. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge George Opp and was released on $500 bond after admitting his Wise River establishment remained open after the 2 am deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bergen
Wise River
Ficers
Sheriff's Force
George Opp
Bergen
Club Women Host Christmas Party and Dinner
Members of the Dillon Business and Professional Women's club attended Roselle's Armstead Wednesday at 7 30 for their annual Christmas party and turkey dinner. A Christmas pageant with carols followed and gifts were exchanged. Arrangements were led by Mrs Helen Andr us, Mrs Claudia Faust, Miss Harriett Bills and Miss Esther Smack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Business and Professional Women’s Club
Roselle's
Armstead
Helen Andrus
Claudia Faust
Harriett Bills
Esther Smack
Thanks for sympathy and floral gifts for Frank A. Garr
The Garr family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of husband and father Frank A. Garr. Special gratitude is offered to those who sent floral tributes, from Mrs. Addie Garr, Mr. Glenn Garr, Mrs. Mayme Long, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Schick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Garr
Addie Garr
Glenn Garr
Mayme
Long
Ralph
Schick
Best Non Legionnaire Invited by Beaverhead Post
Rev. Timothy Clifford known as the post’s best non Legionnaire member has been extended a special invitation to be an honor guest at the Lima Legion meeting Thursday evening. Veterans of all wars are invited, though Father Clifford is ineligible for Legion membership and honorary memberships are prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Clifford
Beaverhead
Mrs Tom Clenion of Jackson Shopped in Diner
Mrs Tom Clenion of Jackson was seen shopping in a local diner on Friday. This brief note places a named resident in a common social setting, reflecting routine community life.
Christmas Pageant to Be Staged at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church will present The Birth of Our Savior a white gift service on Sunday Dec 17 at 7 30 pm The program features The Christmas Lullaby Christmas carols and a pageant based on Luke chapters Two and One with a long list of child participants and named readers and musicians for the event. The evening offering supports missions among American Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Daryl Bennett Sunday Service Guests Invited
Mrs. Mina Perkins, superintendent of the Sunday school class, leads the special service and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Bennett
Mina Perkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Tower
Dillon
Floyd Kenison
Pascal J
Bimat
Dell
City
Austin Linder
Denton Oliver
Spokane
Carl Anderson
Barrett Hospital
William Marshall
John Hudson
Alder
Charles Brenner
Horse Prairie
Anna Mohar
Ennis
Dilson
Jack Gavan
Roxy Theatre
Roxy
Thomas W. Jones
California
Los Angeles
Death Valley
W. M. Jackson
Salt Lake City
Missouri, Kangay and
Texas Lines
Mrs
Tom DuBois
Fullerton
Calif
Mr. DuBois
Twin Fails
Idaho
Jack Lasich
Twin Bridges
Marjorie
Chicago
Madison County
John Collins
Canada
New York
Grand Falls
New Brunswick
Collins
Tribune Book Store
Beaver Rock Troop
GUILD
Germany
Galiber
Dorothy Graves
Phan Pera A Sa Eae
Pate Ae Ae Ld Hite ‘Banking Tae
Peceral Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bozeman Livestock Commission CO
Bozeman, Montana
Howard Raser
Carmen
Diana Powers
Arlo Suthard
Beverly Tucker
Arlita Wright
Claire Blackburn
Luke
Marlon Reis
Thelma Banning
May Houlbjerg
Evelyn Gregg
Robert Gregg, Jr
Helen Dimick
Joseph
Richard Stone
Angel
Ethel Jean Curnutt
Zacharias
Evans Burrel
Shepherds
Theodore Wright
Kenneth Reis
Evan Burrell
Tommy Tucker
Wise Men
Amos Wright
A. L. Hasbrouck
John Roberts
Beryl Carroll
Betty Sorenson
Betty Burrell
Billy Roberts
Duard Banning
Morris Bostwick
Eugene Bennett
Lloyd Richardson
John Bennett
Robert Frakes
Flora Rose
Marion Reis
Loretta Anderson
Ushers
Juanita Rowland
Virginia Reis
Helen Foster
Great Falls Breweries, Inc
Anc
Union Pacific
Sebast
Otiier
B. L. Chism i
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