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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1940

Page

4

Free library fundraiser masquerade at Dillon opera house

Dillon ladies raise funds for a free library with a masquerade domino ball at the opera house on Friday night. Dillon fair and racing association directors elected include W. H. Raymond, Phil H. Poindexter, R. C. Halliday, C. H. Padley, N. E. Hammer, James Selway, W. T. Mauldin, Tom W. Poindexter Jr., and G. W. Dart Jr. Others noted: Dewey’s flat visited by Best and Eliel. Lorin T. Jones named deputy county clerk and recorder. Hotel Meade at Bannack opens with 27 rooms full.

Dillon Free Library Opera House Dillon Fair and Racing Association W. H. Raymond Phil H. Poindexter R. C. Halliday C. H. Padley N. E. Hammier James Selway W. T. Mauldin Tom W. Poindexter, Jr G. W. Dart O. M. Best Leonard Eliel Dewey James Jaggers Chicago Lorin T. Jones Jones Meade Bannack

Lima Leads As Finest BLF Ball Opens New Century

Forty years ago in Lima the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen staged a grand opening ball showing the city’s social prominence. C M Stolle and brother Joseph with Charles Sharkey and Simon Murray departed Tuesday for a prospecting trip in old Mexico.

the Tribune Lima Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen C. M. Stolle Brother Joseph Charles Sharkey Simon Murray Old Mexico

30 Years Ago in Dillon and Nearby Towns

In January 1911 Nephi Hansen and Duncan Mc Arthur, dry ranchers near Carter Creek, camped on Trout Creek to cut building logs for new arrivals to the beach. Asa Williams and wife welcomed a girl this week. Dillon saw quiet New Year’s Day with zero weather. Wisdom shows steady growth with new church, businesses and ongoing construction. Forest Bayerd begins day clerk duties at the Metlen.

the Tribune Nephi Hansen Duncan McArthur Carter Creek Trout Creek Ruby Asa L. Williams Dillon Wisdom

Christmas visitors and homecomings light Dillon town

A stream of Dillon residents and visitors travel from Twin Bridges Reichle Armstead and Armstead to enjoy holidays here. Many plan Christmas visits to relatives in California Seattle and Chicago while others return from Libby Laurin and Deer Lodge for festivities. Local service and school figures including teachers Shaffner Morse Purdy and Combes are noted along with a prison sentence for David C Morgan and a guard furlough from Camp Murray.

Floyd Pahnish Don Shaffner 163Rd Infantry National Guards Camp Murray Dillon

Idaho Falls couple wed by local minister

Herman Lai age 22 and Margie Evelyn Peterson age 18, both of Idaho Falls, were united in marriage by Rev. J. A. Meeke on Friday. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ren Hone.

Herman Lai Margie Evelyn Peterson Idaho Falls J. A. Meeke Ren Hone

College Students Return for Christmas at Dillon

John Carr Frank Bayerd William Davis and William Tower return to Dillon for Christmas from the University of Washington Seattle continuing their studies.

Dillon John Carr Frank Bayerd William Davis William Tower The University of Washington At Seattle

Sister of Lebanon Woman Dies in St Louis Hospital

Mrs Lula Suckow learns of the death of her sister Mrs Frank Wood of Lebanon Missouri who died in a St Louis hospital Thursday after a lingering illness. Burial was held in the Lebanon cemetery.

Lula Suckow Frank Wood Lebanon

Funeral services for John William Evans held Thursday

Funeral services for John William Evans were conducted Thursday at the Brundage chapel by Rev. W. G. Lewis of St. James Episcopal church. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Evans died Tuesday at Barrett hospital after a lingering illness.

John William Evans Brundage Chapel W. G. Lewis St. James Episcopal Church Mountain View Cemetery Mr. Evans Barrett Hospital

Funeral Services for Betty L Spear Held Locally

Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Louise Spear were held at 2 pm Friday at Brundage chapel with Rev. F X Lechner officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View cemetery.

Betty Louise Spear Brundage Chapel F. X. Lechner Mountain View Cemetery

Couple from Twin Falls and Sheridan Unite in Court Wedding

Chester Henry Willis of Twin Falls Idaho and Virginia Louise Albrecht of Sheridan were married Thursday in the office of Norman Giles clerk of court by Louis Stahl justice of the peace. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Albrecht longtime Madison county residents.

Chester Henry Willis Twin Falls Idaho Virginia Louise Albrecht Sheridan Norman Giles Louis Stahl A. J. Albrecht Madison County

Mineral King Mining takes over old Saltese mine claims

The Mineral King Mining Co led by Charles Bull of Missoula takes over operation of the old Mineral King mine near Saltese and other Tarbox claims with Clarence D. Nelson as mine manager. In Saltese, a rich ore body is reported at the Last Chance mine, while the Jupiter Mining Co shipped one carload containing 164 ounces of silver. Ogden C. Chase of Ely Cold and Manganese Co reports ore valued at about $30,000 in gold shipped from near Las Vegas and plans to begin company operations on lower mine levels.

United Press Superior Mont Mineral King Mining Company Charles Bull Missoula Saltese Tarbox Clarence D. Nelson Mullan Idaho Last Chance Jupiter Mining Company Las Vegas Nev Ogden C. Chase Ely Cold and Manganese~company

Christmas services mark city celebrations and aid

Christmas program scenes unfold across churches with choirs and soloists performing carols including O Holy Night and Adeste Fideles. Midnight mass at St Rose celebrated by Father Lechner, Batttman’s mass sung by an augmented choir. First Lutheran hosts 11 o’clock Christmas Festival. Local groups distribute baskets to needy families.

Nevin Erwin Christensen Shepherds Wilson W. G. Gilbert F. D. Willis Charlotte Ballard

Thanking Friends After Loss

A widow expresses gratitude for kindness during her husband’s long illness and death. She thanks pallbearers the Dillon Fire Department and Modern Woodmen for floral offerings.

Dillon Fire Department

St Rose Guild elects new officers at weekly meeting

Mrs J E Kelly was elected president of the St Rose guild at a meeting held last week. She succeeds Mrs John Coppin. Other new officers are Mrs Leonard Schulz, vice president, and Mrs Helen Wheat, secretary.

J. E. Kelly St. Rose Guild John Coppin Leonard Schulz Helen Wheat

Thanking Neighbors for Kindness After Death of R B Stocker

The family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for acts of sympathy after the death of their loved one R B Stocker. Thanks are given to pallbearers and those who sent floral offerings.

R. B. Stocker

Board Sets Hearing on Jess Moore Commutation

Montana State Board of Pardons orders January 3, 1941 hearing on Governor’s commutation granting ten years for Jess Moore, convicted of second degree murder near Dillon. Dillon Tribune to publish notice weekly from December 19 to December 26, 1940.

Department 4 State Boad OF Helena Montana State Board of Pardons Jess Moore Dillon Beaverhead Dillon Tribune Cbeaverhead State of Montana

Pardon Granted for Pete Burt by Montana Governor

State Board of Pardons signals full pardon for Pete Burt, convict in Dillon, sentenced February 26, 1938 to seven years. Hearing set for January 3, 1941 at 3 PM in the Capitol to consider executive clemency action.

Department State Boad Helena Montana State Board of Pardons Pete Burt Dillon Beaverhead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Avery the Tribune Publishing Company Albert Erickson National Advertising Representative American Press Association Tribune Dubois Mantle Ranch Will Shaffer George Foster Home C. C. Hill William A. Pyeatt Emma Kennison Clara Chapman J. C. Fenner Florence Haynes Forest Bayerd Metlen Frank Fiddler Milerose Henry Williams ‘of J. L. Nyhart and Lester Twin Bridges Wallace Francis Big Hole Mrs. Frank. Poole California A. F. Wilson Mrs Jack Sidensticker Twin’ Bridges Maggie ‘Bryant Jane Reichle Esta Husted Bertha Goyer Frank Dies Creek Dan Pendergast Big Hole Basin Rose Maley Gus Point of Rocks Nora Mathews Roscoe Dillet Lyman H. Bennett Lowell Smith Horse Prairie Don Roberts Libby J. A. Rowett Wilkes Barre, Pa Addie Martinell Joe Birrer Dell Robert Farmer Laurin Deer Lodge Sophia Rogney of Bozeman Wilber Squires Dellar Gordon Edmonton Canada Armstead T. W. Sargent Safeway Employers Association Butte Walter Shaffner University of Montana At Missoula John F. Shaffner Helen Dahlberg Seattle John Combes University of Washington G. D. Combes Frances Huffman Dillon Training Schools Skagway Alaska Dillon Elks Elks Elks Lodge Bertha Battle of Alder Mary Judge Santa Clara Calif Paul Chumrau Cut Bank Chumrau W. B. Hartwig Mr.Chumrau David C. ‘Morgan State Penitentiary Deer Lode Paul ‘Temple Mildred Taylor Boulder Howard .E. Morse Mary Louise Purdy Vic Cushman University of Montana Bob Melton San Diego U. S. Navy George Melton Russell Unrue Robert Bon Acord Bitter Root Valley Robert Morse Potter T. E. Gilbert Howard E. Morse Evans Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Northwest Bancorporation ANK & Trust LI Company Yas Banking Facilities Western Mining Notes John G. Albers John P. Carroll Beaverhead County Township A. D J. A. Poore Silver Bow Block Lewis & Walker Wyoming Po. O. Box Fifth Judicial District State OF John Albers Jed. Washburn, Alma Pattie Harrison J. Freebourn W. L. Fitzsimmons Fae Trestiaye
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