Visitors and locals fill Dillon social pages
Dillon residents and visitors crowd the week as Wade Camas Nelson from Lima, Herb Arnold from Armstead, T. Je. Call from Ennis, and many others make business visits. Social events include a St James guild dancing class at the guild hall and a velour painting drawing won by Mrs. James E. Doyle. A 39 acre irrigated farm near Dillon is offered for sale and Terry Browning returns from Ogden after his father’s death.
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Andrus Hotel
James E. Doyle
Centennial Valley
J. E. Shaw
Telephone Calls Expand Market Reach for Businesses
Businessmen explore dialing as a cost efficient way to reach new customers. Alternating telephone calls with personal visits helps contact more prospects in other towns. Phone inquiries can yield better prices and quicker deliveries, and a call often proves nearly as effective as an in person visit.
Record of a hen and hatchling count in January
Mrs G L Sewell set a biddy record by placing 14 eggs on New Year’s Day and began tending 14 lively chicks on January 22, marking a notable hatching milestone in the month.
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G. L. ‘Sewell
Bees swarm through White cafe basement on warm day
A large swarm of honey bees emerged from the basement hive at the White cafe last Thursday on one of the year’s warmest days. They sent out hundreds of bodies believed to be those killed when an ammonia pipe cracked recently, as the insects buzzed into nearby meat markets and fruit displays.
Public Card Party At St Rose Parish Hall
The ladies of St Rose parish host a public card party on Thursday evening February 8 at St Rose hall. Prizes will be awarded for high and low scores in pinochle and bridge, plus a door prize. Lunch features baked ham and home made buns.
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St. Rose Parish
St. Rose Hall
Poindexter Confirmed Governor of Hawaii
Washington dispatch reports the U S Senate confirmed Joseph B Poindexter as governor of Hawaii He is a former Dillon resident and was recently named by President Roosevelt for the territorial post.
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Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Joseph B. Poindexter
Hawaii
Poindexter
Dillon
I. D. Roosevelt
Territory
Legion meeting to discuss minstrel show revival
Beaverhead post American Legion holds regular meeting at city hall at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Committee Chairman D V Paddock will report on feasibility of reviving the annual minstrel show. More than half of the year's membership quota has been secured, Adjutant George R Baker reports.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
D. V. Paddock
George R. Baker
Legion Auxiliary Card Party Draws Social and Financial Support
The American Legion auxiliary held a Thursday evening card party at Mrs. F. G. Lyon's home. Seven tables participated with high scores by Mrs. Alex Crosby and H. M. Warner, while Mrs. Earl Fairbanks and C. M. Casterline posted the low scores.
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American Legion Auxiliary
F. G. Lyon
Alex Crosby
H. M. Warner
Earl Fairbanks
C. M. Casterline
Bond Grocery Boosts Fleet With Chevy Delivery Truck
A 1984 Chevrolet delivery truck was put into service Monday by Bond Grocery, purchased from Montana Auto Supply. The truck, painted in a bright red shade, has attracted much attention.
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Bond Grocery Company
Montana Auto Supply Company
Early Spring Sign Reported as Robin Spotted in Yard
Walter Grimes reported a robin perched on a tree in his yard as an early spring sign. The note adds that fishermen report no worms available.
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Walter Grimes
Dinner Set By Local Business and Professional Women
The newly organized Business and Professional Women's association of the city announces its first dinner at the Andrus cafe on May 14 at 6:30 PM. The event marks the group’s inaugural gathering and aims to foster professional networking.
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Business and Professional Women’s Association
Andrus Cafe
Nite Club Event Hosted by Mrs Henneberry and Mrs Romersa
Thursday evening entertainment at a private home featured Mrs Dan Henneberry with Mrs W J Romersa hosting. High score of the night went to Mrs William Backus and the low to Miss Joyce Williams.
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Dan Henneberry
W. J Romersa
William Backus
Joyce Williams
The Green Bay Tree in Stock at Tribune Book Store
The Shakespeare club meeting on February 17 will discuss The Green Bay Tree by Mordaunt Stairp. The Tribune Book Store reports the play is in stock for 75 cents.
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Green Bay Tree
Mordaunt Stairp
Shakespeare Club
Tribune Book Store
Ag Club Triumphs in Double Header Victory at Local High School
In a Friday night double feature at the high school gym the Ag club team defeated Deer Lodge Future Farmers 27 to 16. The Beaverettes defeated Sheridan girls 35 to 11.
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Ag Club
Pussy Willows Signal Early Spring Signs
The Messenger reports many pussy willows appearing as signs of early spring. Observers note the force struggles to track the abundance, but pussy willows are generally not rare this season.
Just Fishin Old Birch Creek Poem Recited At Meeting
Members read a poem titled Just. Fishin Old Birch Creek. Pinochle was played with six hands. High scores went to Carl Mittlemeier and George Lennox. Wieners buns coffee and cake were served by the hostess Miss Jean. Next meeting hosts will be the neighborhood bachelors.
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Old Birch Creek
Carl. Mittlemeier
George Lennox
Jean
Recital Friday Afternoon Presents Local Pupils
Friday afternoon Mr. Ralph Mc Fadden presented pupils in recital including Billy Curry Dale Tash Robert Jewett J W Mc Cracken Rachel DeLadd Fanchon Hartwig Dorothy Davis Mary Ann Luebben Florence McBain Louise Call Dougan Luebben Betty Jean Kuhns Pete Tragitt Loretta Anderson Don Mulkey Tom Luebben Jack Gilbert Billie Baxter and Jane Waldorf.
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Ralph McFadden
Billy Curry
Dale Tash
Robert Jewett
J. W. McCracken
Rachel DeLadd
Fanchon Hartwig
Dorothy Davis
Mary Ann Luebben
Florence McBain
Louise Call
Dougan Luebben
Betty Jean Kuhns
Pete Tragitt
Loretta Anderson
Don Mulkey
Tom Luebben
Jack Gilbert
Billie Baxter
Jane Waldorf
Farmers' Union to Open Dillmont Park for Dance
Weather permitting the Farmers Union will open Dillmont park at the earliest dates with a dance on Saturday Feb 10 if possible. If not the Country Inn will host. The last dance drew a large attendance. A grand march prize waltz and music by Faye's Hawaiians are planned.
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Farmers’ Union
Dillmont Park
Country Inn
Faye
Men’s Bridge Club Ends Winter Session and Awards
At the guild hall meeting Ralph McFadden held high score while Paul Bramsman was low. The winter series concluded with Roy Forrester as high scorer for the series and Team No 1 named winner. The group decided not to renew sessions.
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Men’s Bridge Club
Guild Hall
Ralph McFadden
Paul Bramsman
Roy Forrester
Dillon Church Groups Host Silver Tea at St James Guild Hall
The annual hospital silver tea sponsored by Women's organizations of all Dillon churches is set for Saturday afternoon February 10 from 3 to 5 at St James guild hall. Proceeds will aid Barrett hospital. The Dill on Choral club will perform as part of the program.
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Hospital
Card of Thanks for Beloved Mother Rebecca Knapp
The family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy after the death of Mrs. Rebecca Knapp. Gratitude is extended to Rev. R.O. Shannon, the choir, pallbearers, floral donors, and many relatives including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Leonard and the Knapp and Spafford families.
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Rebecca Knapp
R.O. Shannon
W. J. Leonard
John Shafer
E. Ledeber
C. F. McDonald
Ingreate Spafford
Ernest Knapp
John Knapp
Sidney Knapp
Expression of Gratitude for Kindness after Death
The family thanks fretwhters and friends for kindness shown during sorrow in the death of their husband and father. They also appreciate floral tributes and pallbearers. Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marchesseau and family.
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Elizabeth A. Marchesseau
Community honors late J W Browning with floral tribute
A heartfelt thanks from a family member for floral offerings in memory of J W Browning, former commissioner. Commissioner Hartwig returns from California to rejoin his parents after several weeks away. A marriage license was issued in Butte to Jay J Jackson and Virginia Hewlet Goo. A flock of blackbirds spotted signals spring on the west side near Evan Burrell.
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J. W. Browning
W. B. Hartwig
California
Butte
Jay J. Jackson
Bannack
Virginia Hewlet Goo
Evan Burrell
James J. Humphries
Wilna I. Steyer
Waterloo
Miners Dance Revival Plans Stir Bannack Visitors
Visitors from Bannack the ancient territorial capital report social activity rising as residents anticipate reviving the annual Miners dance with the date to be announced later.
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Bannack
Birthday Surprise Party Honoring Mrs Squires
Mr and Mrs Frank Carkin hosted the Birthday club at their home last Saturday evening in compliment to Mrs W G Squires A pleasant evening of cards followed by a luncheon preceded the gifts for the honored guest who received many novel tokens.
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Frank Carkin
Birthday Club
W. G. Squires
Beavers Trapped Without Permit Arrests Made
GT and G E Melache were arrested Tuesday by State Game Warden Charles Price and Forest Ranger A A Schroeder on charges of trapping beaver without an official permit.
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G. E. Melache
Charles Price
Eee
A. A. Schroeder
Forest Ranger
Ellen May Guild Holds Thursday Meeting at McCracken Home
The Ellen May guild will be entertained by Mrs Lee McCracken and Mrs Elizabeth Shotwell Thursday afternoon at Mrs McCracken’s home. The annual election of officers will be held and committee reports given.
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Ellen May
Lee McCracken
Elizabeth Shotwell
McCracken
Lutheran Ladies Aid Wall Meet At Carlson Home
The Lutheran Ladies Aid held a Thursday afternoon wall meeting at Mrs. Walter Carlson's residence. A man from Chicago sought divorce, and James Orton blamed his wife's living sister for troubles, claiming she interfered in family affairs.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
Lutheran Ladies Aid Wall
Walter Carlson
Cner
James Orton
Chicago
Radio Programs Mailed Weekly From Salt Lake City Stations
A reader is invited to receive weekly radio program listings from Salt Lake City stations KSL and KDYL by sending a mailing request. The notice promotes ongoing subscriptions to station schedules and programming details.
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Salt
Lake
City
KSL
KDYL
Man Declared Mentally Deficient and Committed to Sanatorium
Nicholas Kemmel was found mentally deficient by a commission of Doctors Iree and Stephan and was ordered committed to the Warm Springs sanitarium by Judge Lyman HI Bennett.
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Nicholas Kemmel
England
Iree and
Stephan
Warm Springs
Lyman HI. Bennett
Mooney Reports Sheep Camp Activity and Twin Births
Mr and Mrs Dan Mooney visited town on Tuesday. Dan says he was at the sheep camp the day before and lambing has begun. He notes a record of 200 percent to date and reports one ewe has had twins.
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Dan Mooney
Dan
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George Strub
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Helena
Oscar Gravely
Dell
Frank Sinnot
C. M. Jones
Dick Barrett
Grant
A. B. Burnham
Salmon
J. W. Sutherland
St. James. Guild
H. C. Schroeder
Angus McKay
Ray Stone
Great Falls
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W.E. Barry
Miles ‘City
Iamil Rassmussen
Mrs. J. Noyces
Miss Dorothy Talent
Roundup
Roy Cope
Stone
Anaconda
Ivo M. Birrer
Jeff Cox
Twin Bridges
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City
District Court
IR. H. Cantrell
Western Union
Melvin Jordan
Delores Klamm
Fred Rife
Philip J. Shenon
Shenon
T. J. Simons
The
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Barrett Hospital
A. L. Handlin
T. W. Handlin
Velma Dillon
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Fred Dart
William Cushing
Argenta
C. C. Newman, Dillon
Terry Browning
Ogden
DR. Carl, B. Taylor
Bette
Mountain States
Telephone & Telegraph Co
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Pearl I. Smith
Mont
Franklin
Legion
Robin
Shakespeare
Pussy Willows Out
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Terry S
Browning
Ellen ‘May Guild
Hartwig Theatre
Buster Crabbe
Frances Dee
Slim Summerville
Zara Pitts
Goofy
Lucille Gleason
Donald Meek
Charlie Chan
Warner Oland
Heather Angel
John Warburton
Richard McCarthy
East Granite
Montana
Lewis & Walker
N. Wyoming
Shippers
P. O. Box
Gee
M, Gosman
Drupyist
Chesbro’s
Little Music Store
Paramount
Black Diamond
Ukelele
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