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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
9
Rheta Childe Dorr argues that women with brains face barriers in politics yet acknowledges some women hold office via political machines. She criticizes anti suffrage leaders while noting many women lack true political power. The piece concludes outstanding women with brains will increasingly win seats in Congress.
Expressions of sorrow follow Major Crittenden's unexpected death. He was beloved by all for his genial smile and friendly manner. A respected, long serving gentleman with a bright mind and sunny disposition left behind many loyal friends.
Reichle reports include Christ Reibher recovering from pneumonia. Local residents Mrs. Nick Adders, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Donegan, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fitchen with Mrs. Earl Fitchen visited or moved about. Mrs. Dan Picccone traveled to Idaho Falls, J. C. Ferguson worked in Butte, and farmers gathered ice this week.
Friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Val Tadovich’s home for games and dancing. Visitors from Butte Glendale and Rocker joined Reichle residents for fishing and social events including a masquerade in Melrose. Carl Kambich and Joe Bullion reported large Big Hole river catches and a birthday surprise for Walter Brown.
More than 14.3 million dollars loaned by the War Finance Corporation in Montana shows under 600 thousand dollars still unpaid as the Helena office closes.
Cut Bank voters approve a natural gas franchise with a project plan calling for about 22 miles of new piping to extend service across the area. The vote sets the stage for utility expansion and rate structures pending regulatory approvals.
An unmistakable sign of progress in our country is the increasing volume of winter building construction. With the growth of industry its housing must be taken care of regardless of the season.
Miss Marjorie Williams, a Dana Institute student, performed with faculty and postgraduates on WCAE Pittsburg radio on Feb 6 to a receptive audience. The concert featured soloists Kathryn Guarnieri soprano Charles Lowrey violin L V Ruhl cello Ross Hickerwell trumpet and accompanists. Williams plans a March 7 recital and has been urged to devote full time to study.
Fourteen friends drove from Dillon to the Selway ranch Saturday evening and presented Miss Julia Selway with numerous silver gifts. The guests played games and enjoyed midnight refreshments. Miss Selway married Edward Corn last Wednesday in Butte. they will reside in Ohio.
The St James guild was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. T. E. Gilbert at her residence on South Pacific Street.
Mrs Frank Caskin and Mrs W E Barry hosted the St Rose guild Thursday afternoon at Mrs Caskin s home.
Mrs S S Patterson entertained the Busy Bee club ladies Wednesday afternoon at her country home west of the city.
Mr and Mrs C E Blinn entertained their Pinochle club Thursday evening at their residence on South Pacific Street with a social gathering and cards.
Mrs. A T Peterson entertained the Manse society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon at her home with Mrs. Clark Anderson and Mrs. Alvin Anderson in attendance.
The Melrose hall hosted a well attended St Valentine masked ball with out of town guests. Prizes for best costumes went to Mrs Louis Hoffman Melrose and John Cummins Butte. Midnight lunch served at Melrose hotel. Attendees included Tyma Chinn Edna Garrison John Cummins Neil Cummins Bernard Garrison Reichle James MacElvaney Cecile Maddox Rocker Edward Hoskins George Kehoe Forrest Lindlief Divide and others. The Melrose Women's club hosted a St Valentine banquet February 14 at the Iowa hotel with a themed color scheme and charming place cards.
Mrs John Peterson traveled to Butte in the early week where she received medical attention.
The MacCauley Maclvor sawmill crew led by Everard Turner John Maclvor J T MacCauley Hugh Turner T Hollingsworth Kenneth Maclvor James Cork spent the weekend in Melrose and returned to the mill on upper Camp Creek Monday.
Miss Katherine Thompson entertained Sunday evening with a seven cover dinner honoring Roy White of Butte. Guests included Misses Hazel La Marche Marguerite La Marche Dorris Deane Everard Turner Francis Deane the honoree and the hostess.
Mrs. Robert Edgar and her son Robert Jr are visiting at the ranch home of her father Frank Tate in Dillon. Mrs. W L Lacy traveled to Butte for business. Miss Gladys Boetticher, student at State Normal Dillon, spent the weekend in Melrose with Otto and Mrs. Boetticher. Mrs. Wm Grose of Glendale sought medical treatment in Butte. Mrs. Frank Schulz and Vera Dillon enjoyed a weekend with Gilbert and Mrs. Quilici. Mrs. Hugh Roberts left for Butte for a brief visit before returning to Seattle. She has spent six months with her mother Mrs. Bryant and sister Mrs. Armond Hood of Melrose.
Mrs C W Robison entertained Theta members Tuesday evening at her mother Mrs Elizabeth Ward's residence.
Mrs J F Morse hosted a Bitter Root club luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at her home. Seated for 12, guests enjoyed a perfectly appointed table and a delicious luncheon was served.
Leone and Alden Cashmore entertained fourteen young friends with a Valentine party Saturday evening. A buffet supper was served at seven o'clock and the rest of the evening was spent with games and dancing.
Social week highlight was a Pinochle party Saturday night hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hawkins on South Pacific Street. Valentine decorations set the scene and four tables hosted pinochle play with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hollister scoring the two high hands. A buffet supper followed late in the evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Will Ross and others.
The Hob-Nob club was entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Florence Backus. Refreshments followed the gathering as red and white carnations and patriotic decorations graced the table centerpieces.
Miss Julia Selway and E. E. Corn of Butte were quietly married by Rev. Edward Smith of the Methodist church on Wednesday and departed the next day for Trenton Ohio to make their home. The bride, a Dillon native, is the daughter of Mrs. Julia Selway and studied at the local high school and Normal college while working in an art shop. The groom, known for ranching near Dillon, was well regarded locally. Mrs. Selway and Miss Maude Selway attended the ceremony.
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge club will meet with Mrs. Lizette Rounds on February 24.
If your birthday falls this week you show a strong sense of duty and reliability. You are loyal, modest, and seek harmony, with high ideals and a love of study. Men may become physicians or inventors while women excel as office workers, teachers, and caretakers at home.
Normal College notes record an open house and theater at the auditorium with a one act play The Opera Matinee. Miss Sands leads dramatics class activities and a Pot-Boiler play features Marion Lund and a cast listing multiple students across several Montana towns. A lyceum by Apollo Duo and a musical program with Mr and Mrs Wells wrapped the winter quarter. Admittance by student activity ticket with no reserved seats and a Saturday dance at residence halls.
The first inter dorm tournament game was played Monday at 7 30 in Normal college gym. The new dormitory team won the contest. The next game features old and middle dormitories Thursday night.
Linden McCullough returns from a two week visit to Washington and Oregon staying away from Dillon. He visited several normal schools colleges and universities and studied various school systems along the Pacific coast.
Dr S E Davis will attend a meeting of the executive council in Helena on February 19 and will also address teachers at the Helena grade school and high school during the visit.
Results of the winter quarter exemption exams show about 80 percent success in penmanship among 85 candidates, while spelling pass rates were lower. Exemption tests aim to save student time as those proficient may choose other subjects, though ongoing satisfactory work can still require penmanship or spelling.
Medicine Lodge reports Mr and Mrs Frank Rife and their son Frank Jr seeking medical care in Dillon for a week. Vic Westergard drove to Armstead. Hildreth family returned from Dillon. Mrs Henry Guyaz and children stay in Idaho Falls. Gus Schraeder and Fuller visit Schwartz Creek forest service saw mill. Rife Jr county business trip to Dillon. Dick Freeman attends Dillon horse sale. Ben Frohman of Dillon spends weekend with Westergard brothers and Jim Jensen.
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