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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

5

Pall Bramaman Spent Christmas at Harlem

Fragmentary note reports Pall Bramaman spending Christmas at Harlem with unclear details and no full context available.

Pall ‘Bramaman Harlem SP Prune

Christmas visitors and local residents in Dillon

A long list of Christmas guests and hometown movements features Miss Josephine Da Darlington in Missoula and Carl Beehrer visiting relatives from Olympia. It notes marriages, hospital visits, and university students home for the holiday, including a license for Andrew Kline and Rose Shaffner and local moves to Dillon from nearby towns.

Josephine da Darlington Missoula Carl Beehrer Olympia, Wash

Holiday travel and marriage licenses reported in local notes

Mrs Stienna Robinson and daughter Iola of Armstead left Butte by plane for West Point Mississippi to visit Mrs Robinson's sister over the holidays. Mrs Beatrice Wharton drove to Bozeman and back with her daughter Dorothy for holiday stay. John Hartwig and Miss Catherine Buck accompanied them to Dillon. Two Idaho couples Earl Cuttler and Edra Bouvin and Newton Beauchamp and Blanche Loveland from Pocatello received marriage licenses from Norman Giles, clerk of court.

Beatrice Wharton Bozeman Dorothy John Hartwig Catherine Buck Dillon Idaho Earl EB. Cutler Edra. Bouvin Newton E. Beauchamp Blanche Loveland Pocatello Norman Giles

Tyro family welcomes new granddaughter Caroline Denise

Frank Tyro announces the arrival of a granddaughter named Caroline Denise to Mr and Mrs Frank Tyro Jr of Missoula on Christmas Eve. Elizabeth Wilkinson a Carleton College freshman has returned home for the holidays. Sam Ditty returned from a midwest and south trip visiting the International Livestock Show in Chicago buying a car in Detroit and driving through Kentucky Tennessee and other southern states then visiting relatives in Kansas City.

Frank Tyro Frank Tyro, Jr Missoula Caroline Denise Elizabeth Wilkinson Carleton College Northfield Minn Sam Wilkinson Sam Ditty Midwest Chicago Detroit Kentucky Tennessee Kansas City

Couple Married at Courthouse in Dillon

Andrew Kline and Rose Shaffner were married yesterday at the Dillon courthouse by Judge George Opp. They were attended by John Relich. Both parties were employed in the area.

Andrew Kline Rose Shaffner Dillon George Opp John Seae Nates

Couple Married Here Christmas Eve

A quiet home ceremony at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holter united Miss Hazel Kopp and William Hayes with Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Mrs. Hayes, Mayo Nurse graduate, has worked at Barrett hospital. groom a Butte native employed at Ermont mines since April. They will reside in Dillon. Attendants were Mrs. Fred Critz and E. W. Burke.

Clarence Holter Hazel Kopp William Hayes Leonard Thompson Hayes Mayo Nurses Training School of Rochester Barrett Hospital Butte Ermont Mines Dillon

Skiers Enjoy Fine Outing at Elkhorn Resort

Beaverhead’s white Christmas delighted Dillon Ski Club members who trekked to Elkhorn on Sunday and Christmas day for snowbound slopes. About a foot of snow was measured at Elkhorn. The ski tow sponsored by the Dillon Ski Club should open in the next week on a new 600 yard slide. Skaters also enjoyed Christmas sessions at the city rink, crowded all day with people of all ages.

Beaverhead Dillon Ski Club Elkhorn Winters Sports Family

Jury Acquits Wise River Man in Liquor Charge

Howard Bergen of Wise River was found not guilty of selling liquor after hours by a Wise River jury in justice court. Judge George Opp presided, witnesses testified, and Bergen was arraigned on December 7 and released under $500 bond.

Wise River Howard Bergen Justice Court George Opp Bergen Paul Temple

Matt Kau Installed as Thrice Illustrious Master in Butte

Matt Kau of Dillon was installed Tuesday night as thrice illustrious master of Zabud council No 2 Royal and Select Masters in Butte. A A Schroeder of Dillon became principal conductor of work with installing officer Sidney Carkeet of Butte thrice illustrious grand master Chris Overgard attending.

Matt Kau Dillon Butte A. A. Schroeder Sidney Carkeet Chris. Overgard

Former Dillon Resident Injured in Hit and Run

Reports from Deer Lodge indicate Weldon Martin, patient at St. Joseph hospital after an automobile accident, is slightly improved. Martin, a former Dillon resident and MSU Normal College student, was injured about a week ago on a highway near Warm Springs when struck by a hit-and-run driver. He suffered fractured legs head injuries and bruises. He is married to Ruby Rogness formerly of Beaverhead high school faculty.

Deer Lodge Weldon Martin St. Joseph Martin Montana State Normal College Borg

License plates available January 2 in county office

Distribution of 1940 license plates begins January 2 at the county treasurer's office with about 2,800 expected applicants. In 1939 the county issued 1,904 passenger and 728 truck licenses plus 137 trailers, and 3,810 driver's permits. Applicants must bring their 1939 registration card and obtain an assessment slip from Jud Best, then apply at the treasurer's office.

Bertie Mathews State Highway Patrol Jud Best

Ski Club Meeting To Plan Elkhorn Tow Opening

Dil lon Ski club schedules meeting at city hall Thursday at 8 p m to plan the official opening of the Elkhorn ski tow next Sunday. President Kenneth Wheat notes two membership drives led by Miss Hélen Dahlberg and Fred Wolfe with a $1 annual fee and a hosts party for the winning team.

Elkhorn Kenneth Wheat Hélen Dahlberg Fred Wolfe

Sleeping Sickness and Flu Spreading in Montana

State health board reports influenza outbreaks and sleeping sickness rising in Montana. Anaconda records three sleeping sickness cases, Butte one. year total 48 versus 65 last year. Sixteen counties log 548 influenza cases in the past week, Madison county with 250. Glendive 100, Broadwater 40s, Wheatland 40s, and 12 other counties reporting cases.

Montana Anaconda Butte Madison County Glendive Broadwater Wheatland

State Fish and Game Checks Beavers for Tularemia

Deputy game wardens ordered to inspect beaver populations for tularemia as disease spreads through fur beavers. Cases reported in Hariin Martinsdale and Roundup districts. victims include beaver liver and spleen involvement noted by War den James A Weaver.

State Fish and Game Commission James A Hariin Martinsdale

Rehearing Denied On Chain Store Tax Case

Montana supreme court refused the state board of equalization's rehearing in the suit challenging the 1987 chain store tax law as invalid. The Vaughn and Ragsdale company of Billings had sued, arguing an incorrect enacting clause rendered the law invalid. The court noted the clause read be it enacted by the people of the state of Montana instead of by the legislative assembly. The state may owe about $1,100 in refunds for sums collected under protest.

State Supreme Court State Board of Equalization Vaughn and Ragsdale Company of Billings Montana Legislative Assembly State of A. J. Horsky Lewis and Clark County High Court

Montana official rules county must fill legislative vacancy

Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruling requires county commissioners to appoint a replacement when a vacancy occurs in the county delegation to the Montana legislature. The guidance answered a question from Bert W. Kronmiller of Hardin about filling the senatorial seat vacated by the death of Senator Harry T. Mann.

H. J. Freebourn Montana Bert W. Kronmiller Hardin Big Horn County Harry T. Mann

WPA Funds Back Grasshopper Control in Montana

The WPA has set aside $90,495 for grasshopper control in Montana in 1940. The money funds poison bait mixing and distribution by localities where needed, under the state entomologist’s office. Eligible for operation at the discretion of WPA administrator Joseph E. Parker of Butte.

WPA Montana B. K. Wheeler Joseph E. Parker Butte

Montana Exhibit At San Francisco Fair Draws Thousands

About 1.8 million people visited the Montana exhibit at the San Francisco fair with 26 394 travelers from Montana. State Highway Engineer Don A McKinnon says the exhibit may not return next year as the legislature did not appropriate funds for a 1940 showing. Last year cost roughly $20 000, split between the state and Montana business firms.

Montana Treasure State Don A. McKinnon

Woodcraft Christmas Dinner Postponed Due to Illness

The annual Woodcraft Christmas dinner is postponed because of illness among members, announced today. The event will be rescheduled when health conditions allow, organizers said.

Woodcraft

Finns Spend Holidays at Dillon Home

Mr and Mrs Finn of Livingston spent the holidays at the John Wolf home in Dillon. A note mentions guests including Miss Que and Alpert present during the holiday gathering.

Stephen Willard Willey Great Falls Endly W. B. Willey Mrs. Finn, Wolf of Livingston John Wolf Dillon Rand Alpert Miss

Bar Association seeks Citizenship Week designation

The Montana State Bar Association asks the state supreme court to designate the second week in June as Citizenship Week. The proposal envisions statewide observances to instruct youths reaching majority, with the court supervising events across 17 judicial districts in cooperation with bar association committees.

BAR Association State Bar Association State Supreme Court George W. Farr Miles City Lester Loble Helena Arthur F. Lamey Havre Julius J. Wuerthner Great Falls

Publisher merges Circle Banner with McCone County Sentinel

Ben M. Larson of Circle has bought the McCone County Sentinel and merged it with his Circle Banner. The Sentinel was formerly published by A. D. Cullom.

Ben M. Larson Circle Circle Banner McCone County Sentinel the Sentinel A. D .Cullom

Eye doctor to hold eye exam and glasses fitting

Dr. H. H. Scarborough, eye specialist of Salt Lake City, will visit the Andrus hotel on Friday and Saturday January 5 and 6 to examine eyes and fit glasses.

H. H. Scarborough Salt Lake City Andrus Hotel

Strayed red milk cow missing from Bishop ranch

Reward offered for information leading to the return of a young red milk cow with white hind legs and a white forehead spot. Branded diamond L on right shoulder with a black diamond, ear marked in left ear. Last seen at Carter creek on October 16. contact H. C. Hansen.

Bishop Ranch Carter Creek H. C. Hansen

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