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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

5

Dillon Busy Social Roundup Highlights Many Visitors

Beaverhead citizens and guests frequent Dillon with numerous business visits and social events. Names include Hazelbaker Tait Pyle Wheat Bichler Barrett Hayes Smyth Rife Kauf Jardine Robbints McDonald Tate Lende Biering Henneberry Gelhaus Degan Richardson Williams Bennet and others. Christmas party planned by I O O F and Diana Rebekah lodge with Santa Claus visit and refreshments.

I. O. O. F. Hall Rebekahs Santa Claus Diana Rebekah Lodge

Veterans Meet at Beaverhead Legion Post

A large crowd attended the Beaverhead post of the American Legion monthly meeting at city hall 8 p.m. Thursday with District Commander Fred Lehn of Butte and other officials in attendance. A Dutch lunch followed the business session.

Beavernead The American Legion Fred Lehn Butte

Hartwig Theatre Presents Wild Brian Kent Tonight Only

Hartwig Theatre offers a film night headlined by Wild Brian Kent from a story by Harold Bell Wright and others. The program also features The Devil Is a Sissy with Freddie Bartholomew and Mickey Rooney, plus That’s Their Business and a Betty Boop cartoon for family entertainment.

Sunday and Monday Showings of The Gay Desperado

The Gay Desperado features Nino Martini Leo Carrillo and Ida Lupino in a satirical romantic melodious farce praised for its humor. The program also screens White Fang with Lightning the dog Michael Whalen and Charles Winninger in an exciting frozen north adventure.

Nino Martini Leo Carrillo Ida Lupino Jamies’ Blakely Star Photoplay White Fang Lightning the Dog Michael Whalen Charles Winninger Slim Summerville Jean Muir

Easy to Take at the Movies with John Howard Cast

Thursday December 24 show spotlights John Howard Marsha Hunt and Eugene Pallette in the comedy Easy to Take. Little Alfalfa Switzer delivers a standout comic turn as the crowd pleaser.

Piano tuner Hunter dies in hotel room at 65

Harry Hunter a long time piano tuner who worked across Montana and based in Butte died in his hotel room shortly before midnight from heart trouble. The New York native, about 65, came to Montana in 1898 and built a tuning business spanning much of the state. Remains were taken to Pemberton Funeral home as relatives are sought.

Harry, Hunter Hunter Mr. Hunter New York Montana Butte Pemberton Park County News

Modern Woodmen elects officers at annual meeting

The Modern Woodmen of America held their election of officers last week followed by a social with dancing and card playing and a lunch. The officers elected were Norman R. Nelson consul R. K. Nedrow adviser W. E. Stinson treasurer John D. Spehar escort Jas. M. Nettik watchman John Nelson sentry J. F. Kerr trustee N. R. Nelson auditor F. J. Lasich installing consul F. C. McFadden installing escort.

Woodmen of America Norman R. Nelson R. K. Nedrow W. E. Stinson John D. Spehar Jas. M. Nettik John Nelson J. F. Kerr N. R. Nelson F. J. Lasich F. C. McFadden

Mary Colson Weds Glenn Crampton in Pocatello Ceremony

A society wedding drew Clark county attention as Miss Mary Colson married Glenn Crampton of Stockton California in Pocatello Friday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, sister Dorothy Colson, brother Clay Colson and Sam Freeman of Dillon Montana. The couple departed Saturday for Stockton to make their home.

Clark County Society Pocatello Mary Colson Glenn Crampton Stockton California John Miller Dorothy Colson Clay Colson Sam Freeman Dillon Montana Dubois Enterprise

Girl Scout Swimming Achievements Reflect Progress

The December report lists beginner and advanced swimmers earning Girl Scout swimming and Junior Red Cross life saving badges. Notable feats include Betty Lee Messenger and Patty Curry completing pool distances, Elizabeth Saunders 50 yards freestyle,9 Lois Hazel Baker and others mastering strokes, and Judy Chap man floating one minute. The Junior Auxiliary chapter held a Christmas party hosted by adviser Berniece Metlen with Miss Mary Beth Smith as the host. Santa gave gifts and mothers attended.

Red Cross Abet ‘Ross Betty Lee Messenger Patty Curry Elizabeth Saunders Lois Hazelbaker Betty Henry Pat Curry Hazelbaker Elizabeth Saunder Judy Chapman Mary Beth Smith Berniece Metlen Santa Claus

Girl Scout Meeting Records Tenderfoot Progress and Carols

The group opened with the flag ceremony pledge and promise, then held a regular meeting at 3:30 at the training school. Five Tenderfoot girls rehearsed for the court of awards while most girls completed Tenderfoot work. They closed by singing Christmas carols. Phyllis Davis served as scribe.

de Boatman Tenderfoot Mrs. Henry Phyllis Davis

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting and Christmas Party

The American Legion auxiliary met monday evening at city hall with broad attendance. After the business session a Christmas party followed at the Andru s grill with gift exchanges and carols. Mrs Martha Greene played a violin solo with Mrs Nellie Poole on piano.

American Legion Auxiliary City Hall Andrus Grill Martha Greene Nellie Poole

Sheriff Learns of Sister’s Death in California

Sheriff James McCollum received word that his sister Mrs Harold Strong died Monday evening in Long Beach California. Also Mrs Lula Shaw and Mrs Luella Hobson left for California to spend the winter visiting relatives in San Bernardino and Los Angeles. Girl Scout Troop No 4 met in the training school building. tenderfoot tests Morse code court of awards and Christmas carols were practiced. Viola Nissen served as scribe.

James McCollum Harold Strong Long Beach Calif California Lula Shaw Luella Hobson Viola Nissen

Missoula Extension Group Discusses Renewal of Projects

A delegation led by County Agent Bernard Williams with Pete Stefani, Lee Schuler, and Norman Downing attended an extension service in Missoula early this week. The meeting focused on renewing discussion about group projects and future collaboration.

Bernard Williams Pete Stefanic Lee. Schuler Norman Downing Missoula

High School B Club Sponsors Saturday Dance

The B club of the high school will sponsor a dance at the gymnasium Saturday evening this week. Music will be provided by the Bachelor Orchestra.

Muale

Rail Man Visits Dillon Friends in Butte

Henry Coulam of Butte, passenger agent for the Union Pacific, attended to business matters and visited with Dillon friends on Wednesday.

Northern Pacific Fea Henry Coulam Butte Union ‘Pacific Business Matter Dillon

Birth of baby boy at Bartlett Hospital in December

Parents of an 80N-Y315' baby boy report a December birth at Bartlett Hospital to Mr and Mrs Berdard Bray of the Centennial Valley. The article briefly notes Navy destroyers named for naval heroes and heroic service by officers and enlisted men.

al Simon This City Barrett Hospital Barett Hospital Berdard Bray Gentennial Valley United States

Christmas Luncheon and Gift Exchange at Mrs Lovell’s

The Wednesday Bridge Club meets for a 1 30 luncheon hosted by Miss Clara Plant on Thursday. Mrs Will Lovell presides as hostess for the annual Christmas party with gift exchanges among members.

Busy Bee Club D. I. Emerick Clara Plant W. A. Graeter Hi-Lo Bridge Club South Rife Street Bridge A. G. Williams Guy D. Combes Will Lovell

Beavers to host Twin Bridges in district opener

Two closely matched basketball teams Beavers and Twin Bridges high meet Saturday in the season's first game here. Both in District 16 whose title last year went to the Beavers who also won the state Class B crown. That night Twin Bridges girls also play the Beav ervettes.

Beavers Twin Bridges High Twin Bridges Beaverettes

Winter dances open by Modern Woodmen group

Members of the Modern Woodmen of America and their ladies held a social session at the I O O F hall Wednesday night with Frisco's Dance band providing music. A midnight lunch was served and the event drew a large crowd. Miss Dorothy Gelhaus and Mrs Tessie Degan Richardson left by motor Wednesday morning for Alamosa Colorado.

Dorothy Gelhaus Dillon Assimosa Colorado Helen L. Gelhaus Tessie Degan Richardson Colege Modern Woodmen of America I. O. O. F. Hall Frisco Alamosa

Wild Brian Kent leads Thursday cinema week

Harold Bell Wright adaptation stars Ralph Bellamy Mae Clark Helen Lowell and Stanley Andrews with fast action. The Devil Is a Sissy screens Friday and Saturday featuring Freddie Bartholomew Mickey Rooney and Jackie Cooper amid human interest and humor. The Gay Desperado Sunday and Monday stars Nino Martini Leo Carrillo Ida Lupino James Blakely Mischa Auer. White Fang Hartwig Tuesday Wednesday highlights Lightning and stars. Easy to Take Thursday features John Howard Marsha Hunt Eugene Pallette and Alfalfa Switzer solo show steals the scene.

Brian Kent Harold Bell Wright Ralph Bellamy Mae Clark Helen Lowell Stanley Andrews New York Hollywood Freddie Bartholomew Mickey Rooney Jackie Cooper Star Nino Martini Leo Carrillo Ida Lupino James Blakely Mischa Auer Hartwig the Dog, Lightning Michael Whalen Charles Winninger Slim Summerville Jean Muir John Howard Marsha Hunt Eugene Pallette Richard Carle Little Alfalfa Switzer

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FB. A. Hazelbaker Hilary Tait Nelrose George Pyle of Polaris W. Francis Wisdom W.N. Bichler of Armstead Earl Great Falls J. J. Smith Dell Chester Barrett Grant James H. Hayes Birch Creek Caroline Smyth Isaac Rife, Sr Ike Rife, Jr Medicine Lodge William Lewis Sheridan Wendell Jardine Jackson L. T. Robbints Earl Wheat Pete Westergaard H. McDonald of City Lima Eileen Richardson Evelyn Mikkleson W. N. Bichler Theta Roy Herndon John Lende Selway Sheep Company H. C. Biering Helena A. M. Tate Alder W. J. Romersa Conrad Orr Bruce Greene Etta Metzel f.Alder Flo Joy Ted Marchesseau Rose Marie Grasshopper William Gray George Gosman State Board of Education Dan Henneberry R. M. Funk of St. James Hospital Shakespeare Club St. James Guild Hall Ethan Frome Karl Hinz Herbert, Wis A. J. Simon Ray Hollern Shelby Howard Jenkins Leonard Innes Noxon Robert Watt Sheep Creek Basin Dee Philip Bertha Mae Julion Anaconda Ann. Dillon Sunaay Sheldon E. Davis Montana State Normal College Natural History Mraz Rae Ion San Diego Lee Williams Lyman H. Bennett Beaverhead Madison Jefferson Beaverhead County Madison County Jefferson County Diana Rebekah Lodge Jack Seidensticker Douglas Bourquin Fred. Heffner Earl. Cantrell Viola Papens, Sto Raymond’ Gransterty of Reichle Otto Boelticher‘diafeligee Pitlén Tata Tielen L. Genans Nook nBorsytit Vavisuals Keystone View. Company Chester E. Poole Internal Revenue Hartwig Theatre Ieee Woodmen Colson-Crampton Loretta Anderson Bitterroot Troop No Pine Tree Troop No Virginia Tovey Howard Morse Ed Stroeder Scribe Rail Man Ctate S Yan x J& Trust LI Company Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bridge Club Union Pacific Ficket Wisi Boulder Dam Lake Méad Califoris
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