Week's visit and local notes from Dillon area
Local residents and visitors are noted in Dillon Montana with trips to Lima for a schoolmate reunion, a Chevrolet dealers meeting in Salt Lake City, and various social gatherings. Notables include Fred Woodside returning from Utah, Jack Cashyore injuring a finger, and plans for a February 11 voyage by Miss May Rich. Community events cover a birthday ball at city hall, a beaverhead ranch sale, and a Pinochle party hosted by Judge and Mrs. Rodgers.
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Fred Woodside
Chevrolet
Salt Lake City
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
May Rich
Beaverhead County
Seattle
Near East
Birthday Dinner Surprise For Mrs Susan Barnett
Mrs Susan Barnett inspired a surprise birthday dinner last week. Attending were Mrs Emma Carhart, Mrs H C Sontag, Mrs Fratie Stone, Carol Ann Tovey, Mrs Reta Johnson, and Mrs A Spaulding with the guest of honor.
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Susan ~ Barnett
Emma Carhart
H.C. Sontag
Fratie Stone
Carol Ann Tovey
Reta Johnson
A. Spaulding
Dale Dart Celebrates 13th Birthday Plunge Party
Dale Dart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Dart, entertained 12 boy friends at a plunge party Saturday afternoon in observance of his 13th birthday. After swimming at the Normal college pool the group returned to Dale’s home for a hot lunch and games.
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Dale Dart
Fred W. Dart
Dale
County Agent Bernard Williams Attends State Meeting
Beaverhead county agent Bernard Williams returned from Bozeman where he attended the annual State meeting of county agents at State College. He also took part in the Bozeman Production Credit meeting on January 14.
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Bernard Williams
Beaverhead
Bozeman
State College
World Day of Prayer Observed by Dillon Women
The Dillon women hold the World Day of Prayer Friday February 24 at 4:00 p m in the Lutheran church with Miss Mellissa Minger leading.
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Dillon
Mellissa Minger
The Flashing Stream discussed at Shakespeare Club meeting
The Flashing Stream, a book to be discussed at the upcoming Shakespeare club meeting, is now available at the Tribune Book Store. The price is 2.50 dollars.
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Shakespeare Club
Tribune Book Store
Merry Mixers Gather at Mrs Pewe’s Stahl Apartments
The Merry Mixers met at the home of Mrs. Ernie Pewe in the Stahl apartments on Wednesday at 2 o'clock.
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Ernie Pewe
Stahl Apartments
Barrett Hospital Welcomes Dubious Double Births
Two babies were born Saturday at Barrett hospital. Mr and Mrs Verd Raybould of Dillon became the parents of a daughter and Mr and Mrs Clarence Caddy of Dillon welcomed a son.
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Barrett Hospital
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Set at Church Parlors
The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. Hostesses will be Mrs. George Baker, Mrs. Jess Ditty, and Mrs. Charles Nelson.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
George Baker
Jess Ditty
Charles Nelson
Neighbors of Woodcraft Hold Hall Meeting and Entertainment
Regular Neighbors of Woodcraft gathering at the I O O F hall included initiation and an 8 o'clock entertainment on Wednesday evening.
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Woodcraft
Manse Society to Meet at Church Thursday Afternoon
The Manse Society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained by Mrs. Spaulding at the church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Larson and Babcock Wed in Clerks Office Ceremony
Thomas H. Larson of Reichle and Myrtle Babcock of Leadville Colo were married Monday afternoon in the clerk of court office by Judge George Opp. The groom hails from Spencer Idaho and is employed at Reichle.
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Thomas H. Larson
Reichle
Myrtle Babcock
Leadville
Colo
George Opp
Spencer, Idaho
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Waiter Carlson Home
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs Waiter Carlson north of the city.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Waiter Carlson
Copper drive gains support from Montana chambers and unions
Commercial clubs statewide and Montanans Inc have launched a copper promotion. Resolutions favoring the move were adopted by nearly all Montana chambers of commerce to aid the Mine Mill and Smeltermen's Unions in Great Falls Butter and Anaconda by increasing copper use and creating more local jobs.
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Montanans, Inc
Montana Chambers of Commerce
Great Falls
Butter
Andconda
Order of Rainbow installs officers in Dillon assembly
Officers for the Dillon assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls were installed last week. Names include Elinor Johnson as worthy advisor Merle Schmittroth as worthy associate advisor Jo Ann Deputy charity June Patrick hope Doris McAdam faith Marguerite Johnson drill leader Deola Childs recorder Pat Peterson treasurer Elizabeth Saunders chaplain Ann Luebben musician Golda Talent choir leader Maysel Mallon red Shirley Hughes yellow Mary Gilman green Ethel Jean Curnutt blue Eileen Grimes indigo Dorothy Ann Gosman violet and Mrs Elsie Wayne outer guard.
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Elinor Johnson
Merle Schmittroth
Ann
Charity
June Patrick
Hope
Doris McAdam
Marguerite Johnson
Deola Childs
Pat Peterson
Elizabeth Saunders
Ann Luebben
Golda Talent
Maysel Mallon
Shirley Hughes
Mary Gilman
Ethel Jean Curnutt
Eileen Grimes
Indigo
Dorothy Ann Gosman
Violet
Elsie” Wayne
Change in Entrance Ages for Kindergarten and First Grade
The city schools board announces new entrance ages effective September 1939. Children may enter kindergarten if five by December 15 after opening, and first grade if six by December 15. Current enrollees in kindergarten are not affected.
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Board of Education of the City Schools
A. F. Waldorf
Betty White dies after heart attack at ranch
Betty White aged 63 died Thursday morning at the Modern Dairy ranch south of Dillon after a heart attack. A resident of the county for years she worked at the Woody ranch and Stocker ranch and was later employed at Modern Dairy. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Brundage chapel with Rev. J A Meeke officiating and burial at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Betty White
Dillon
Woody Ranch
Big Hole Basin
Grant
Kentucky
Sistersons Entertain at Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Stanley Sisterson hosted a dinner party at their ranch north of Dillon Friday evening. Pirate pinochle with seven tables provided the main entertainment and prizes went to Mr and Mrs Harry Schuler for high score and to Mr and Mrs John Wolfe for low score. Tables were decorated with sweet peas.
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Stanley Sisterson
Dillon
Harry Schuler
John Wolfe
Bulldogs to Clash With Northern Lights in Dil lon
Northern Montana College Lights from Havre invade Dillon for a cage tussle with the Normal Bulldogs Thursday evening this week. The two game series with Billings Polytechnic will not be held here until next week.
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Montana College
Havre
Dillon
Bulldogs
Billings Polytechnic_as
Wals
Billings Polytechnic Series
Montana, College
Sonfererice
Dillon Chamber Sends 500 Booklets to Attract Tourists
The Dillon Chamber of Commerce plans to expand a booklet program by mailing to direct inquiries from Montanans and national magazines. Booklets include a Salt Lake City to Butte strip map, a large Montana map, local points of interest, photos, and a history of Beaverhead valley to influence travelers planning trips.
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Montanans, Inc
J. L. Mayland
Dillon Chamber of Commerce
Beaverhead
Chamber of Commerce
Salt Lake City
Butte
Dillon
Montana
Matthews named to state board of equalization by Ayers
Under a special business order, the senate approved Governor Roy E. Ayers action appointing John A. Matthews to the state board of equalization. A former Townsend resident, Matthews previously served on the state supreme court and will take office in March succeeding John J Greene. he currently serves as counsel for the board. The senate also approved 17 other appointments made since the last legislature.
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Senate
Roy E. Ayers
John A. Matthews
State Board of Equalization
Townsend
Matthews
State Supreme Court
John J.greene
Equalization Board
Bergstrom sends list of 300 license denials
Helena Montana January 31 Theodore R Bergstrom registrar of motor vehicles sent to Montana peace officers a list of 300 citizens denied renewal of drivers licenses. The list includes those convicted of reckless or drunken driving and other motor code infractions.
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Helena
Mont
U.P
Theodore _R. Bergstrom
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Montana
Thos
Grade School Orchestra to Give Public Concert
The grade school orchestra under L. A. Gregory will perform Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in the school auditorium. The program features violin solos by Bunny Jackson and Lou Sage with Isabelle Ross as accompanist, a cornet duet with L. A. Gregory, flute by Marjorie Decker, and a vocal solo by Margaret Johnson with Miss Mary Castles.
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L. A. Gregory
Bunny Jackson
Lou Sage
Isabelle Ross
Cornet
Marjorie Decker
Margaret Johnson
Mary Castles
Jean Troupe
Edwin Ashworth
Ted van Airsdale
Stanley van Airsdale
Erma Lou Warner
Dee Smith
Billy Curry
Ned.Hatton
Marilynn Routledge
Patty Curry
Bethel Minger
Betty Henry
Kenneth Gerner
David Woodside
Blaine Roberts
Ladona Houlbjerg
Harold Patrick
Dale Dart
Hubert VanAirsdale
Peggy Quackenbush
Bill Bonnefield
Bob Quackenbush
C C A C Meeting Change Scheduled Thursday Night
The C C A C will hold its meeting at the rectory on Thursday night instead of Wednesday, as noted.
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Cc. A. C
Woodcraft Juveniles to Meet Tonight at 6 30
In addition to the Neighbors of Woodcraft the Woodcraft Juveniles will hold their regular meeting tonight at 6 30. The notice lists no further agenda details or locations.
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Woodcraft
Gas fund payments announced for Montana counties and residents
State Auditor John J. Holmes announced today the payment of 14 514 25 in gasoline drawback funds to Montana residents across 56 counties and 132 621 to the counties from the common school equalization fund. Beaverhead county received 357 70 as its drawback share.
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Helena
Mont
U.P
John J. Holmes
Montana
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead High Announces First Semester Honor Roll
Fifty eight students earned honor roll spots at Beaverhead County High School for the first semester. Top student Eleanore Thompson totals three points, with Elizabeth Wilkinson and Mary Ann Luebben following, while Dorothy Ann Gosman Jo Anne Fuller and Ray Conger tie for fourth. The list includes numerous students across grades and activities.
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Beaverhead County
WPA approves fund for county garages in Lima Jackson and near Dillon
Senator Wheeler reports the Works Progress Administration has allotted 8938 to build county garages in Lima and Jackson and near Dillon to shelter road equipment. The project awaits WPA operation discretion. Pay your subscription now.
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WPA
B. K. Wheeler
Works Progress Administration
Lima
Jackson
Dillon
Santa One
Joseph Parker
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Las
Jack “Cashyore
Beaver Cage
Missoula
University “Cubs
Dillon Niles Club
Rife Street
H. R. Pond
Randolph
Bellingham, ‘Wash
Pond
Chester. Heireren
Montevideo
Minn
L. H. Thompson
Malcolm Stone
H. N. ‘Tragitt, Jr
St. James Choir
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
J. C. Ferguson
Floyd Kenison
Dell
Mark Clemow
Dan Pendergast
Tom Clemow
Orville Sparrow
Birch Creek
CCC
Dixie National Forest
Cedar City
George Whitworth
Charles Metzel
Puller Springs
Elizabeth Stone
Alder
Andrew Telin
Caroline Smythe and Son
Alder Telin
City Hall
Beaverhead Ranch Company
H. A. Rodgers
Clarence Crane, Jr
Cause Sr
Elizabeth
Cleman
John Spehar
Prince’s
Crowe Pita -Akhito
World Day OF Prayer
Methodist Aid
Manse Society
Jess Willard
Clarence McArthur
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Order OF Rainbow Installs Officers
Dillon ‘Assembly
Rainbow
Northern Lights
Touriss
Monida
Idaho Falls
West Yellowstone
ATE
OFF
Federal’ Deposit Insurance Corporation
Joe Piazzzola
Dorothy Davis
Alice Davis
William Tower
J. W. McCracken
Ray Wolf
Joe Taylor
Jean Burch
Joe Ann
John Hartwig
Howard Morse
Lois Rider
Burlene Shaver
Patricia Smyth
Maurice Sullivan
John Wedum
Ruth Jackson
Betty Lee Harrison
Barbara Holloran
George Bowring
Otha Graham
Bessie Knox
Grace Knox
Glenn Pyeatt
Marian
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