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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

5

Juvenile Lodge installs officers and community notes

Mrs Joe Birrer of Dell hosted a shop visit while many Armstead Dillon and Butte residents were mentioned in health, travel and social scenes. A marriage license was issued to Roy Simonsen and Helen Doyle. Dr S E Davis spoke at a Butte Exchange Club luncheon. Twelve Masons exemplified the master Mason degree. Royal Neighbor juvenile lodge officers were installed with Nellie M Sanner as installing officer.

S. E. Davis The Normal College Butte Exchange Club Royal Neighbor Juvenile Lodge Oracle Ardella Lanner Lorraine _Drgane Daniel Boka Dorothy Ann Boka Paul Holloran Martha Kay Stroeder Betty Swaim Mildred Tucker Inner Sentinel Christine Zugiel Outer Sentinel Barbara Christensen Marjorie Pettit Donna Talent Mary Lou Stroeder Katherine Jean Cardinale Robert Cardinale Ellen Jo Stroeder John Sanner Nellie M. Sanner Giovannina Cardinale

Berg Christensen Return From California Visit

Mr and Mrs Berg Christensen came back Thursday evening after a month in California visiting daughter Alma in Los Angeles. They went via the coast and attended the national woolgrowers convention in Spokane on the trip. Mrs Hirschman and Mr S D Hirschman were guests Sunday at Polaris with Mrs Hirschman's mother Mrs O M Harrison who has been ill but improving. Mrs C D McKown of Seattle, another Harrison daughter, is spending two months there.

Berg Christensen California Alma Los Angeles Woolgrowers Convention Spokane S. D. Hirschman Polaris

Montana day in Yellowstone park attracts thousands

S. F. Erwin and B. L. Chism of Dillon attended Montana day in Yellowstone park Sunday as part of a Gardiner Commercial club sponsored event. More than 4,000 people enjoyed the park’s winter scenery and wildlife. Word came of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Olson in Ogden Utah, former Dillon residents. Mariner A Browning and son,

S. F. Erwin B.L. Chism of Dillon Montana Yellowstone Park Gardiner Commercial Club W. D. Olson Ogden Utah Mariner A ‘Browning

Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Hale Home

Members of the W. E. Pinochle club met Friday at Mrs. C. I. Hale's home. A dessert luncheon with a Valentine motif followed. Later, card play crowned Mrs. Harold Wheelbarger high, Mrs. J. G. Mattingly second, and Mrs. Hale low for the afternoon.

W. E. Pinochle Club C. I. Hale Harold Wheelbarger J. G. Mattingly Hale

Royal Neighbors Meet Discusss District Meeting Postponement

A special Royal Neighbors meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Rose O Donnell's home. The session covers delaying the district meeting date in light of new correspondence received.

Royal Neighbors Rose O'Donnell

License to Wed Issued for Shirley Hubbard and Clyde Webster

A license to wed was issued Monday to Miss Shirley Lee Hubbard daughter of L R Hubbard and Clyde Webster son of E T Webster both of Dillon by Norman Giles clerk of court They were married the same evening by Judge George Opp.

Shirley Lee Hubbard L. R. Hubbard Clyde Webster E. T. Webster Dillon Norman Giles George Opp

Regular Rebekahs meet at I O F hall this Thursday

A Diana Rebekah lodge will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening in the I O O F hall. Entertainment is planned and refreshments will be served. Committee in charge includes Mrs George Lenox Mrs Wes Mares Mrs Wayne Myers and Mrs Sam Tardinale.

Diana Rebekah Lodge I. O. QO. F. Hall George Lenox Wes Mares Wayne Myers Sam Tardinale

Diana Rebekahs Attend Butte Lodge Initiation

A group from here traveled to Butte Monday evening to join an initiation meeting of the Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge. The party included Mrs. Ruth Ann Dart, Mrs. George Lenox, Mrs. A. A. Schroeder, Mrs. Addie Morrison and Miss Montana Gilbert.

Diana

Kiwanis Stag Party Draws Kiwanians from Four Cities

About 120 Kiwanians from Dillon Butte Anaconda and Deer Lodge and guests attended the Kiwanis stag party at the Canyon resort Saturday night. A ravioli dinner followed by a variety of entertainment provided the program.

Dillon Butte Anaconda

George Washington Birthday Service at Grace Methodist

A special service commemorating George Washington's birthday will be held at Grace Methodist Church next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Dr. Marlin K. Farmer will be the speaker.

George Washington Grace Methodist Church Marlin K. Farmer

Geiger Couple Visit from Horse Prairie Ranch

Mr and Mrs Gerry Geiger were callers Saturday from their ranch on Horse Prairie, visiting the area and catching up with local friends.

Gerry Geiger Horse Prairie

Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs Paul Judge in Superior

A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Judge of Superior, formerly of Dillon, adds to the family. The newborn arrives as the couple maintains roots in both communities and reflects local ties.

Local Births and Visits Reported in Dillon Area

Mrs. Paul Chumrau and her infant son have been discharged from Barrett hospital and reside with the Hartwigs. Elizabeth Clemon announces the birth of a grandson. Frank Lightfoot and wife of Boulder welcomed a son born Wednesday in Helena. Local visitors included Henry Wombacher and Carl Guse from the southern county, and W C Crocker of Armstead. Hovren couple left for Seattle for a Pacific Northwest Jumbermen meeting with plans to return Sunday.

Paul Chumrau Barrett Hospital Elizabeth Clemon Frank Lightfoot Boulder Helena Dillon Henry Wombacher Carl Guse C. J. Hovren Seattle

Former Beaverhead residents wed in Yakima

Miss Margaret Bidstrup daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Bidstrup formerly of Beaverhead county now Yakima Washington married Leland L Illingworth son of Mr and Mrs Russell C Illingworth of Los Angeles California at First Presbyterian church Yakima Washington on Sunday February 16 The bride a University of Washington graduate and the groom with a University of California degree will reside in Pittsburgh California after a trip to British Columbia with Ruth Schuler Wallace Illingworth serving as bridesmaid and best man respectively

Yakima Margaret Bidstrup Robert J. Bidstrup Beaverhead County Wash Leland L. Illingworth Russell C. Illingworth Los Angeles Calif First Presbyterian Church Washington University of Washington University of California Ruth Schuler Seattle Wallace Milngworth Robert H. Bidstrup Elmer Jones Berkeley Bidstrup British Columbia Pittsburgh

Engagement of Jean Gilbert Announced

Mr and Mrs John H Gilbert announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jean Gilbert to Waldo Jaax son of Mr and Mrs W L Jaax of Mankato Minnesota Miss Gilbert is a Beav erhead county high school 1935 Carleton college 1939 and Minnesota Business college 1940 graduate Mr Jaax Carleton college class of 1940 has worked with Federal Hardware Mutuals in Owatonna Minnesota and Atlanta Georgia The wedding is planned for March in Atlanta Miss Gilbert has many local friends and has done secretarial work in Owatonna and St Paul during the past year

John. H. Gilbert Jean Gilbert Waldo Jaax W. L. Jaax Mankato Minn Miss Gilbert Beaverhead County High School Carleton College Minnesota Business College Jaax Federal Hardware Mutuals Owatonna Atlanta Gilbert St. Paul

Orrs Leave for Grand Lodge Conference in Washington

Mr and Mrs John T Orr left Dillon Thursday for Washington D C They will attend the Grand Masters conference of Masons as Mr Orr serves as grand master of the Grand Lodge of Montana A F and A M They expect to be away about two weeks.

John T. Orr Washington, D. C Orr Grand Lodge of Montana A. F A. M Masons Dillon

Kennedy Family Thanks Readers For Sympathy

The Kennedy family expresses sincere appreciation for the kind expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings following the death of Ira C. Kennedy. Mr and Mrs John Kennedy and Mr and Mrs Clayton Kennedy and family extend thanks.

Ira C. Kennedy John Kennedy Clayton Kennedy

Pianist Stephan Vardas to Perform at Carroll College

Stephan Vardas, head of Carroll College music department in Helena, will be presented by the American Association of University Women in a recital on February 27. The concert will take place in the Normal College auditorium. Vardas is regarded as a noted pianist.

Stephan Vardas Carroll College Helena American Association of University Women Normal College Vardus

Winns Return From California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Elmo Winn have returned from a month long trip to California. They attended the California Gift and Art show at the Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles and the Western Furniture show at the Merchandise Mart in San Francisco. The furniture show drew 5000 buyers.

Elmo Winn California Southland Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Merchandise Mart San Francisco

Guild Meeting at Mrs Ballard Home

The St. Rose guild will meet Thursday at 3 o clock in the home of Mrs Charlotte Ballard with Mrs Tom Carney serving as assistant hostess.

St. Rose Guild Charlotte Ballard Tom Carney

Couple Weds at Sage Court House Ceremony

Lynn Hoxer age 24 of Sage and Ann Anderson age 23 of Alpine were married today at the courthouse by Justice Louis Stahl.

Lynn Hoxer Sage Wyo Ann Anderson Alpine Louis Stahl

Presbyterian Manse Society meeting at Mrs. Kearns home

The Presbyterian Manse society will meet Thursday afternoon at 415 South Pacific at the home of Mrs. Kearns. A dessert luncheon will be served at 2 o'clock.

Presbyterian Manse ‘Society

Community Expresses Gratitude After Loss of Crystal Kenison

We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and after the death of our beloved Crystal Kenison. Appreciation is also given for the beautiful flower offerings. Kenneth Kenison.

Crystal Kenison

Cars Involved In Highway 91 Crash Near Golf Course Road

A Sunday early morning crash on Highway 91 near the golf course road involved three cars. Dillon residents Lester Adergdh and Roy M Selway north and southbound respectively collided, sending Selway’s car across the road and being struck by Jack Barrett’s vehicle. Tiny Holden received treatment at Barrett hospital. Investigating officers were Undersheriff John Troupe and Boyd Quick.

Robert Wright Lester Andérgdh Dillon Roy Marvin Selway Selway Jack Barrett Wright E. W Tiny) Holden Barrett Barrett Hospital John Troupe Boyd Quick

Dillon Rifle Club scores high at weekly NRA shoot

Last week the Dillon Rifle club held a NRA sanctioned event with five firing positions. Top scores included M. Jones 195 C. Seybold 195 and Buckingham 192 among other competitors.

Dillon Rifle Club National Rifle Association Buckingham D. Gordon A. Green R. Smith L. Larson C. Banks P. Westergard M. Jones W. Whittier C. Ide W. Myers H. Hignight C. Burrell O. Sassman M. Adams R. Stefan

College Students Present One Acts at Normal College

Two one act plays were presented by the play directing class at the Normal college assembly. Miss Myrtle Savidge taught the directing cast and Iris Robertson acted as stage manager. Casts included Alice Cameron Big Timber Pauline Obach Charlo Claribel Houchen Fairview Sylvia Nelson Anaconda Roger Holmes Dillon for Honest Folks. Wienies on Wednesdays featured James Mountjoy Camas Virginia Stinnett Livingston Lyda McCleery Glasgow Dana Gould Livingston and Gladys Moby Butte with Maurice Hickey Moore as student director.

Normal College Myrtle Savidge Iris Robertson Ronan Honest Folks F. Austin Hyde Alice Cameron Big Timber Pauline Obach Charlo Claribel Houchen Fairview Sylvia Nelson Anaconda Roger Holmes Dillon Caat

Former resident Lauterbach dies in California

Max Lauterbach 81 stockman and longtime Dillon resident died in Santa Ana California on Feb 16. Born May 16 1859 in Degendonf Bavaria he ran a sheep ranch near Twin Bridges before moving to Dillon later selling holdings and moving to California. He belonged to Dillon lodge No 1554 BPCE and is survived by a wife living in California.

Max Lauterbach Dillon Santa Ana Calif Degendonf Bavaria Twin Bridges California Lauterbach Dillon Lodge

Hawkins Named To Dillon Chamber Of Commerce Board

W. W. Hawkins was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Dillon Chamber of Commerce board after G. D. Combes resigned and moved away. The monthly meeting at J. L. Mayland's offices also reported progress on the Dillon Twin Bridges road and the push for a standard graded oil highway. E. W. Bond chaired the session with discussions on legislative measures and other matters.

W. W. Hawkins Dillon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors G. D. Combes J. L. Mayland Dillon-Twin Bridges Dillon Twin Bridges E. W. Bond

Dr. Curry to Attend Minnesota Reunion and Clinic

Dr. R. D. Curry will depart Friday for Minneapolis for the University of Minnesota twenty fifth class reunion. He plans to attend a national dental clinic in the East and visit relatives in Minnesota and Kansas City.

F.H. Bimrose Chicago Chicago Dental Society R. D. Curry Minneapolis University of Minnesota National Dental Clinic East Minnesota Kansas City

Methodist Ladies Aid Thursday Entertainment

The Methodist Ladies Aid will be entertained Thursday afternoon by a guest speaker and musical program. Members of the church auxiliary are invited to attend the afternoon event at the church hall.

Methodist Ladies Aid

Game Department halts coyote bounty after record takedown

The state game warden reports no more hides will be accepted for bounty after 5 000 coyotes taken. Beaverhead county led with 500 plus hides while hunters like J A Weaver and J H Babe Buck used snowmobiles in Big Hole basin Centennial valley. Lee Christensen, Berg Christensen ranch, tops the county for coyotes caught.

Charles R. Price J. A. Weaver Helena Weaver Beaverhead County Price Big Hole Basin Centennial Valley Jack Hurley Wisdom Herman Peterson John Jackson John Krause J. H Babe” Buck Lee Christensen Berg Christensen Ranch

Couple Exchange Marriage Vows

Miss Helen Doyle of Anaconda and Roy H. Simonsen of Sheridan wed Saturday evening in a ceremony led by Rev. Father F X Lechner. Attendants were Patrick Doyle and Mrs Augusta Dodd. The couple will reside in Sheridan. Doyle is a former State Normal College student and WPA recreation leader for Dillon schools.

Helen Doyle Anaconda Roy H. Simonsen Sheridan F. X. Lechner Patrick Doyle Augusta Dodd Simonsen

Negro Volunteers for Army Service

Willie Davis, a thirteenth volunteer from Beaverhead County, appeared at the draft office seeking immediate service after registering October 17. He had moved to Arizona for cotton picking and returned as cotton harvest ended to enlist, but local selective service officials said he must await a call for Negro soldiers.

Beaverhead County U. S. Army Willie Davis Davis Arizona Selective Service

St Rose Junior League Organized at First Meeting

The Fung League of the Catholic church held its first meeting and card party at Mrs Kenneth Wheat's South Rife Street home on Friday evening. Co hosts were Mrs Leonard Schulz Mrs S M Rogan and Miss Margaret Holloran. Bridge and pinochle were played with prizes to Nancy Barrett Ernest Nelson Helen Klebba James Harrington and Gladys Carr. Nine tables were in play and refreshments followed.

Oscar Gravely Attends Dell Event in Dillon

Oscar Gravely of Dell attended a Dillon event, with attendees noting his presence and participation in local proceedings. The concise report highlights his involvement and the venue.

TARE _ Oscar. Gravely Dell Dillon

Museum committees appointed at meeting in Beaverhead

A Beaverhead gathering of representatives from the Beaverhead Mining association Normal college faculty Theta Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers A R American Legion and chamber of Commerce formed a committee to foster a local museum Mrs W B Willey presiding Ground work for displays announced three gifts a $75 Theta donation a main floor room at Normal college and display cases from Tribune Publishing Co Committees named J E Kelly and John Collins to draw up legal papers Miss Jean Bishop and George Nightingale to supervise exhibits and Mrs Fred Woodside Dr Rush Jordan Miss Georgia Mathews to manage display after setup Mrs Francis Tonney to secure authentic relic information J L Mayland to oversee case locks

Beaverhead Mining Association Normal College Theta, Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers A. R. American Legion and Chamber of Commerce W. B. Willey Theta Tribune Publishing Company J. E. Kelly John Collins Jean Bishop George Nightingale Fred Woodside Rush Jordan Georgia Mathews Francis Tonney J. L. Mayland

Eight New Members Initiated Into National Honor Society

At county high school the National Honor Society inducted eight members: Ethel Mary Forster, Hileen Grimes, Gordon Hocking, Ray Wolfe, Ruth Koenig, Louise Schmittroth, Phillip Bond, and Betty Barry. The ceremony featured officers, a talk by Paul Anderson, history of the order, musical numbers, and a luncheon at Trail cafe.

Hight Ethel Mary Forrester Hileen Grimes Gordon Hocking Ray Wolfe Ruth Koenig Louise Schmittroth Phillip Bond Betty Barry Otha Graham J. W. McCracken Dorothy Annex Gosman Ray Conger Alice Davis George Bowring Paul Anderson Dillon Training School Catherine Campbell L. A. Grégory Mary Castles George Bowring Mr. Gregory B. Cc. H Don Wheat Miss Castles Grace Knox Trail Cafe

Club Night Hosted by Mrs. Watson in Card Evening

Miss Bernice Metlen entertained a night club last Thursday at Mrs. R J Watson residence. Three tables of cards were in play with Mrs. Malcolm Stone winning first prize scoring 10 502 for four hands. Mrs Watson received the consolation prize. Refreshments followed.

Bernice Metlen R. J. Watson Malcolm Stone

Pile Sufferers Offered Free 116 Page Book

A new 116 page up to date book on piles fistula and related rectal and colon ailments will be sent free on request. It may save you time and money by guiding care and treatment. The notice urges readers to ask for the booklet to learn remedies and when to seek professional help.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Birrer Harry Andrus Lewis Wells J. E. Kelley Tom Ames Walt Taborski George Hughes Horge Prairie Sherman Koontz Armstead Ring Martin Genzler Richard Freeman Albert, Decker of E. R. Hilger Glen Walters Bell Curtis Adele Murray Minnie O'Donnell H. L. McCaleb Jesse Brown Parke, Scott Marcus Rand Roy Simonsen Mary Gray Elmer Gordon Canada Harry Anderson Roberts Idaho Richard Evans Francis Tonrey Great Falls Fred Hirschy Jackson Fresno Jill William Casper Emma Melvin Nance Dee Casper San Diego Frank Kurtz Oliver B. Kurtz Salt Lake City Navy School of Music Washington, D.C Twin Bridges Lodge J. A. Meeker Prand Lodge Rebekahs Weet Kiwanis Stag Party Patriotic Service Paul Superior W. C. Crocker Union Pacific Wyoming Presbyterian Kenneth .Kenison Hawkins Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Publishing Society One Norway Street Boston Massachusetts the Monitor Christian Science Dillon, Mont Game Department Coyote ST. Rose Junior League Honor Society
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