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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1937

Page

5

Dillon Digs Up Weekend Visitors and Local News

Dillon residents and visitors populate a weekend roundup with names from Helena Blaine Armstead and Wisdom. Local post office clerk Anthony Bramsman underwent tonsil surgery. A Knoxville ordinance bans whistling tunes on streets. Jeff Coxer of Twin Bridges returned from Florida and was in town Thursday.

Anthony Bramsman Barrett Hospital Knoxville, Tenn Jeff Coxer Twin Bridges Florida

Lincoln Birthday Program and Masquerade Ball Planned

The program honors Lincoln with a ceremony led by John Carr to present colors. James McCulley will speak on why and how to abolish war, as Warren Temple and others perform. The local fire department hosts a masquerade ball at City Hall on Saturday Feb 20 with 100 costumes on display and a grand march at 11 PM, mass mask policy.

The Lincoln John Carr Paul Simons Ruth Helen Albright Montana Ferguson L. A. Gregory Warren Temple Joe Taylor Mary Dawn Warner Dougan Luebben James McCulley Tom Newnes

Local residents and visitors frequent Dillon area in midweek

Harold Johnson traveled to Lima on business while Mrs. Joe Roe from Bedrock shopped in Dillon on Wednesday. Armstead resident Mrs. Markus Rand also visited, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fidler of Melrose were Dillon guests. W. D. Sandy came from Ziegler Springs, and social events included M M club luncheon at Gleed's. The World Wide guild meets Feb 18 at 3 30 PM. Keith Lloyd, ill in Missoula, remains hospitalized but stable.

Frank Fidler Melrose Dillon World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church Lear

Be and Mrs Albright Evening At College Society Meeting

A lively Be and Mrs Albright evening was held with a forum on Relations. Refreshments and group singing followed. Plans were drawn for a membership contest with the losers entertaining winners after Easter. Dorothy Blackburn and Warren Lovinger lead the Blacks. Ruth Helen Albright and Freddy Rife lead the Reds. Contest starts Sunday night. Next week’s program centers on Prayer for the Week of Prayer for College Students Feb 21 28 with an open invitation. Dorothy Blackburn is society president and Freddy Rife is secretary. Dr and Mrs Albright sponsor.

Ruth Helen ‘Albright Freddy Rife Reds Dorothy Blackburn Mrs. Albright

Young People Fellowship Sets Mission Study Topic

The Young People's Fellowship of St. James church met in the Guild hall. President Ralph Light appointed committees for Program Worship Recreation Membership Social and world service Finance Publicity. Missions was chosen as the study topic until Easter. Pete Tragitt spoke on Missions before adjournment until next Sunday at five.

Young People's Fellowship Guild Hall Ralph Light Sue Tragitt Ruth Wilberg Pete Tragitt Alyce Christensen Kenneth Lovell Elizabeth Wilkinson June Patrick Jack Orr Marjorie Decker Dugan Luebben Norma Jones Social and World Service John Combes Jeanne Covall Hope Lefferts Howard Morse Bessie Knox Jeannie Lefferts Florence McBain

Fellowship Meeting Resumes at St James Episcopal Church

The St James Episcopal Church fellowship resumes with a combined business and social meeting at the guild hall on Sunday February 7 with program material focused on Missions. Officers elected for the school year are Felh Light president Norma Jones vice president Florence McBain secretary and Howard Morse treasurer. Mrs G D Combes is counselor. Social meetings will be monthly and the time moved to 5 PM each Sunday. High school youths not in other church groups are invited to attend next Sunday.

Young People’s Fellowship of the St. James’ Episcopal ‘Church Guild Hall Fel H Light Norma Jones Florence McBain Howard Morse G. D. Combes

Miss Erma Warner Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Miss Erma Lou Warner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold M Warner celebrated her eleventh birthday Tuesday February 9 at home with a Valentine party. Twenty eight guests attended. Red and white decorations and refreshments complemented the theme. A happy time was enjoyed by all.

Erma Lou -Warner Harold M. Warner Kentucky Avenue

Dillon Meat Executive Recalled By Death in Butte

Vivian Thomas of Dillon Meat was summoned to Butte last week due to the death of his father Vivian W. Thomas a well known resident. Funeral services were conducted in Butte last Wednesday afternoon.

Vivian Thomas The Dillon Meat Company Butte Vivian W. Thomas

Olive Hayes and Loren Eberline Wed in Idaho Falls

Friends announce the December wedding of Olive Hayes daughter of Mrs Hans Dons Mill Point and Loren M Eberline son of Mrs William Perkins Dillon. The couple will reside at Mill Point. Also the report notes beer licenses pending from the city treasurer F C McFadden.

Dillon Olive Hayes Hans Dons Mill Point Loren M., Eberline William Perkins Idaho Falls Eberline

Troop council appoints committees and selects Montana envoy

The council welcomed new members and announced committees on Transportation Training and Personnel Badges and Awards Publicity and Reports. Dorothy Ann Davis, a Dillon Gold Eaglet Scout, was chosen to represent Montana at the National Girl Scout International Encampment with Jane Waldorf as alternate. The meeting had 18 members present.

J. ‘Ge “Wiant Jack. Bennett Montana Girl Scout International Girl Scouts and Girl Guides Camp Andre Briarcliff New York Jane Waldorf

Mrs Hoover Reelected Leader Of National Girl Scouts

Mrs Herbert Hoover was reelected to the national presidency of the Girl Scouts at the national convention in Cincinnati last November. Plans were made for the international encampment at Camp Andre in Westchester County New York in August 1937. A new poster reading Girl Scouts Today Leaders Tomorrow was adopted. The Rocky Mountain Regional conference will be held in Great Falls in May with Mrs Mary Jane Littlefield and Mrs Herbert Hoover expected to attend.

Herbert Hoover Cincinnati Camp Andre Westchester County N. Y United States Rocky Mountain Great Falls Mary Jane Littlefield

Scout Banquet and Court of Honor Friday at Methodist Church

A Scout and Cub father and son banquet featured a court of honors at the Methodist church. Tenderfoot investiture and badges were awarded to Lloyd Davis Bill McMannis Louis Schmittroth Philip Bond and Vern Hansen. Merit badges went to Donald Smith Bruce Jeppson Robert Smith Fred Chapman Dougan Luebben Vern McLaughlin. Second Class badges were earned by Guy Combes George Bowering Matt Orr Jack Sinclair. First Class badge awarded to David Curry. Star badge went to Vern McLaughlin.

Methodist Church Tenderfoot Lloyd Davis Bill McMannis Louis Schmittroth Philip Bond Vern Hansen Donald Smith Bruce Jeppson Robert Smith Fred Chapman Dougan Luebben Vern McLaughlin Guy Combes George Bowering Matt Orr Jack Sinclair David Curry

Niblack Reports Strong Chicago and Twin Cities Buying Trip

Chas H Niblack returned Saturday night from his spring and summer buying tour to Chicago and the Twin Cities. He notes more buyers in the field than ever and says new ladies styles are simply a dream. Weather in Chicago was mild and springlike.

Chas. H. Niblack Chicago Twin - Cities

Going Away Party For Mrs Nelson At Mrs Oliver’s Home

Lutheran ladies hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Ted Oliver’s home in honor of Mrs. A W Nelson who left for Minot North Dakota to visit relatives. A lovely gift was presented and refreshments were served to close the pleasant social afternoon.

Ted Oliver A. W.‘Nelson Minot North Dakota

Presbyterian Men’s Club Dinner at T. Lee McCracken Home

The Presbyterian Men's Club was entertained by T. Lee McCracken with a six thirty dinner Wednesday evening at his home.

Presbyterian Men’s Club T. Lee McCracken

Presbyterian Sunday School Board Held Annual Meeting

The Presbyterian Sunday School Board held its annual meeting Monday evening at 7:30 at the home of Miss Jean Bishop. A special hour followed the business session.

the Presbyterian Sunday School Jean Bishop

Upjohn executive transferred from Montana to Seattle

W. E. Donaldson, long time Montana territory salesman for Upjohn, drug manufacturers, has been reassigned to Seattle after frequent trips to Dillon.

W. E. Donaldson Montana Territory Upjohn Company Dillon Seattle

Bridge Olympic Set for April 7 in City Hall Hall

The annual Bridge Olympic will be held on the evening of April 7 in the guild hall at St. James guild sponsoring the event.

St. James Guild Guild

Baptist Men's Club Postponed Meeting Rescheduled

The Baptist Men's club meeting is postponed for this month. The next gathering will be held Monday evening March 8 at the usual venue.

Daughters of the Nile Sewing Club Baptist Men's Club

Bitterroot Club Hosts Luncheon at Mrs Cushing Home

Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing entertained the Bitterroot club with a one thirty luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at her residence on South Washington street.

Francis Tonney M. M. Club F. H. Bimrose Bridge Club East Morse Street Bitterroot Club Lorenzo Cushing South Washington Street

City Hall Floors Refinished in Lower Story Last Week

The lower story of the city hall saw its floors refinished and varnished last week, restoring a polished appearance to the public building.

Theta Hosts Miss Georgia Mathews Event

Theta entertained Miss Georgia Mathews on Tuesday February 16 at the home of Miss Clara Plant. A tourist from Chicago, Howard Borman, was locked in a Tower of London dungeon for several hours. Patrick Caroon of St. Louis sentenced to a year for burglary expressed blessing to his honor. Germaine Fuller of Tiffin Ohio awarded $2000 damages after a car accident with her brother. A letter mailed six years five months prior finally delivered to W M Duddecke in New York City. A would be bridegroom from McAllen Texas paid Justice Sewell weekly installments of 1 until the fee was fully paid.

Theta Georgia Mathews Clara Plant Howard Borman Chicago Tower of London Germaine Fuller Tiffin, C W. M. Duddecke New York City McAllen, Tex G. C. Sewell

Card of Thanks from Conklin and Valent Families

We express sincere thanks and appreciation to friends neighbors and those who offered kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev H N Tragitt Jr the choir and those who sent floral offerings. Frank Conklin and Family The Valent Families.

H. N. Tragitt, Jr E. A. Sanders

Eye Specialist to Visit Andrus Hotel for February Clinic

Dr. H. H. Scarborough, an eye sight specialist, will be at the Andrus Hotel Friday and Saturday February 26 and 27 for consultations on eye defects eyestrain headaches and nervous troubles. His corrective method is noted as effective. Mr and Mrs William Morrison of Twin Bridges were in town Tuesday with Mrs Morrison heading to the Host due to her mother's illness.

H. H. Scarborough Andrus Hotel William Morrison Twin Bridges

Hartwig Theatre Presents Arizona Mahoney and North of Nome

Friday and Saturday shows feature Arizona Mahoney with Joe Cook Robert Cummings June Martel and Larry Crabbe. North of Nome stars Jack Holt and Evelyn Venable in a tale of life and love in the Arctic.

Arizona Mahoney Joe Cook Robert Cummings June Martel Larry Crabbe Nome Jack Holt Evelyn Venable Arctic

Born to Dance at Matinee Shows with Powell and Stewart

Sunday and Monday matinee showing BORN TO DANCE stars Eleanor Powell James Stewart Virginia Bruce Una Merkel Frances Langford Sid Silvers Raymond Walburn and Buddy Ebsen. Star Photoplay. Special prices adults 35c balcony 25c.

Eleanor Powell Queen of Taps James Stewart Viginia Bruce Una Merkel Frances Langford Sid Silvers Raymond Walburn Buddy Ebsen

Charlie Chan at the Opera chills and thrills

Tuesday and Wednesday patrons hear CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OPERA as Warmer Oland confronts Frankenstein menace with Keye Luke Charlotte Henry and Thomas Beck among the cast in a suspenseful terror reel

Charlie Chan Oland Frankenstein Karloff Keye Luke Charlotte Henry Thomas Beck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helena Austin ‘Linder Blaine A. Dillon Taylor Bradley Armatead Aura Ort Joe. Roe Bedrock Was M. G. Ramsey of Wisdom Spokane Frank Rife Medicine Lodge James Mansfield Grant Matthew Telin Alden Telin Marian Williams Business Mildred Holbert the Normal College Isabel Doyle George Burns of Armstead Fred Hansen Centennial Valley W W. Wahl Frank A. Hazelbaker Kenneth Wheat Mr. Wheat Ray Shannon Elmer Peterson Peterson Ranch Washington Oregon Robert M. Funk Sheridan W. J. Romersa Mrs. Funk Langdorf Williams Costume Shop Salt Lake Harold Johnson Lima Joe Roe Bedrock Markus Rand W. D. Sandy Ziegler Springs Beatrice Bayers Nite Club Phillips Apartments Ed Lloyd Missoula Keith Thornton Hospital F. C McFadden Girl Scouts Merchant Stephion South Emishstee Dread & Trust Licompany Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Presbyterian Patrick Caroon St. Louis Frank Conklin Valent Hartwig the Hartwig Charles Ruggles Alice Brady Beance Pathfinder Ond Ree World
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