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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1934

Page

5

Beaverhead Valley Snowstorm Labeled Asset by Farmers

Beavelhead valley farmers view Tuesday's heavy snow as beneficial to the industry. Local residents report a series of social visits and travel made over the weekend including Jack Peterson's city visit and Mrs. Bourquin's improved health. A marriage license was issued to Verl Bodily of Iona Idaho and Lola Archibald of Rexburg.

Beaverhead Valley Verl G. Bodily Iona Idaho Lola Archibald Rexburg

Chesley Announces Institution Date for New Dillon Lodge

Seth N Chesley announces the institution of a new lodge in Dillon for Saturday March 31 at 7 PM in the I C O F hall. Supreme Dictator Al J Sartori of Spokane will attend with Mr Gove. Fay s Hawaiian orchestra will provide music for a social dance after the lodge meeting and invitations will be mailed to applicants and friends.

Seth N. Chesley Gove Chesley Fay New ‘Lodge

Butte District Court Convicts Orlovich in Suitcase Swindle

George Orlovich was found guilty in the district court at Butte last week for robbing ranchman Chris Antonovich of 6000 dollars through a suitcase swindle. He was arrested last August near Barrett hospital by Sheriff W C Orr and Deputy W IE Barry. Most of the robbed money was recovered from the car.

George Orlovich W. C. Orr W. IE. Barry Barrett Hospital Butte Orlovich Chris Antonovich Basin

Mains Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary At Evening Party

Mr and Mrs George Main hosted a large group of friends for a Wednesday evening party celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. Six pinochle tables determined high and low scores with Mrs Mayme Hoffman and Harry Baumberger top scorers and Mrs Annie McKnight and George Farrell low. The couple received many lovely gifts and refreshments were served.

George Main Mayme Hoffman Harry Baumberger Annie McKnight George Farrell Mrs. Main

Bridge Club Scores Highlight Monday Meeting

At the regular meeting of the Men's Contract Bridge club Monday night Guy B. Combes held high score and J. C. Whitham the low. It was noted that the low scorer, once a local member, has been out of practice since moving from Dillon to Bozeman. Team No. 1 led about 11 000 points in the first session over Team No. 2.

Guy B. Combes J. C. Whitham Dillon Bozeman Howard Morse C. &. Blinn

Debate Set Between Montana Normal and Butte School of Mines

Arrangements are made for a debate between a Montana Normal team and the Butte School of Mines. The Normal will argue for strengthening presidential powers. Local debaters include Bernard Thompson George Johnson Mark Vanderark and Fred Pilling.

Montana Normal and Butte School of Mines Bernard Thompson George Johnson Mark Vanderark Fred Pilling

Montana CWA assigns 37 students from State Normal

The Montana quota for CWA hires lists 37 students from the Montana State Normal College for part time work for the rest of the year. The statewide cap is 865, with a maximum of 15 dollars per student per month.

Montana CWA

Renfro Leads West in Live Bird Shooting Contest

A Kansas City dispatch reports E. W. Renfro of Dell remains the top world champion in live birds. Ted won 25 straight birds in a flyer and trap meet to help the West beat the East, with Otto Schulz of Sheridan taking 24 in a prior shoot for second honors.

Kansas City E. W. Renfro Dell Ted Otto Schulz Sheridan

Surprise Pinochle Party Honors Mrs Stahl

A group of Mrs Paul Stahl's friends gathered at her home Sunday evening for a surprise party. Three pinochle tables played with Mrs Florence Ditty achieving high score and Mrs Stahl recording the low. The occasion featured a delicious meal after the games.

Paul Stahl Florence Ditty Stahl

Poems by Prof Robert Clark Published in National Education Journals

Poems by Prof. Robert Clark of the Normal College appear in The Journal of the National Education Association and Journal of Education, two leading national education magazines, signaling recognition for his work.

Robert Clark the Normal College National Education “Association of Education

Be z 3 talks provide insights into remote market trends

A merchant from across the central and western states notes improved general business conditions in December and January. He observes 25 to 100 percent price gains for men s wear, compares ladies apparel favorably with last year, and recalls an old Missouri visit with 4 degrees below zero. He joins a fox hunt with old friends, using cars to reach the grounds.

Missouri

Shower for Bride Mrs Clarence Bickford in New Haven

Mrs Lester Bourquin Mrs Clyde Sewell and Mrs I F ONeill hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Clarence Bickford Friday at Mrs Bourquin home Gifts were many and useful Pinochle provided fun with Mrs Bickford scoring high and Aileen Brady low Refreshments were served at the end of the evening

Lester Bourquin Clyde Sewell I. F. O'Neill Clarence Bickford

Randall Jones to Speak in Dillon on Utah Parks and Rail

Travelogue lecturer Randall Jones will address Dillon audiences Monday February 26. He speaks before the Rotary at the Metlen Hotel at 6 80 and at the Normal Auditorium at 8 30, with slides illustrating Utah parks Boulder Dam and the Union Pacific streamliner.

Randall Jones Dillon Rotary Club Metlen Normal Utah Parks Boulder Dam

Brownie Pack No 2 “Redroses” Organized with Initiation

The Brownies formed Brownie Pack No 2 called Redroses, with Mrs. Ruth Ogren as Brown Owl. The new group includes third and fourth graders, uses the Toadstool and Magic Pool in ceremonies, and is not yet at full quota. Any girl may join.

Redroses Ruth Ogren

AAUW February meeting features Mary Meek as speaker

The regular February meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held Friday evening. Miss Mary Meek of Billings, the state president, will be the speaker and guest of honor. Arrangements include some entertainment, with definite details to be announced later.

American Association of University Women Mary Meek Billings

Annette Jewett Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Annette Jewett hosted a Saturday afternoon celebration on Kentucky Avenue for her fifth birthday. She entertained several young friends with playful activities and later served light refreshments.

Annette Jewett Kentucky Avenue

Grass Shoots Spark Spring Courthouse Cleanup

A Monday cleanup of the courthouse lawn uncovered patches of grass over an inch long beneath fallen leaves. The growth appeared unusually green for the season, reminiscent of summer.

Hitching Rack Removal Clears Helena Street

The last of Dillon's hitching racks is being removed this week on Helena Street to make way for street improvements.

Dillon Helena Street

Supper Club Entertained By Mr and Mrs Leslie Smith

Mr and Mrs Leslie H Smith hosted their supper club Sunday with a seven o’clock dinner. In cards Mrs Dale Tash and Harvey Sorenson were high and Mrs Harris Opp and Harry Banks were low.

Leslie H. Smith Dale Tash Harvey Sorenson Harris ‘Opp Harry Banks

Notice Shakespeare Club March 3 Play in Stock

The Shakespeare Club discussion play Men in White is set for March 3 at the pliskeabedte club. Tribune Book Store has copies in stock priced at $2.00 each.

Shakespeare Club Pliskeabedte Club Men In White Tribune Book Store

Dillon Volunteer Fire Dept Dance at City Hall

Members of the Dillon volunteer fire department and ladies and guests enjoyed a dance and party at Butte city hall on Thursday.

Dillon, Volunteer Fire’ Department Butte

Cold Maryland Oyster Beds Freeze Under Deep Freeze

Chas Neubert & Co reports oysters frozen under a brutal cold spell in Maryland. Ice eight inches thick forms on oyster beds near the wharves as temperatures plunge to 11 below zero. Expected relief not until midweek, with no oysters until then. first time without supply since the business began.

Maryland Weather Bureau Chas. Neubert & Co

Beav erhead D A R Essay Contest Winners Named

Beaverhead Chapter of the D A R sponsored an essay contest in the high school home economics department directed by Miss Berniece Hirschman. Miss Lucille Stevens won first prize of 5 dollars and Miss Mary Dawn Warner second prize of 2.50 dollars. The national D A R will include these papers in the national contest.

Beaverhead Berniece Hirschman Lucille Stevens Mary Dawn Warner

Co Op Gas Station Operator Foiled by Quick Customer

Barney Barnett proprietor of the Co op gas station opposite the Andrus hotel rushed to serve a customer who asked for seven gallons of gas then a quart of oil. As he turned to fetch the oil the customer stepped on the starter and sped away, same method reported in Butte that evening.

Barney " Barnett Co-op Pas Andrus Hotel Barney Butte

Goat and Stein Return as Bock Beer Arrives in Dillon

The town welcomed spring with the return of the goat and foaming stein poster after thirteen years as the Rocky Mountain brewery’s bock beer arrived at Dillon Bottling Works. Gophers may emerge early and flowers might bloom, yet locals noted winter’s end with this sign.

Rocky Mountain Brewery Anaconda Dillon Bottling Works

AAUW Dinner Friday Speeches by Mary Meek

The American Association of University Women invites members and guests to a Friday dinner on February 28 at 7 PM in the guild hall. Reservations require notice to the committee of Miss Julia Anderson, Miss Elizabeth Shotwell, and Mrs. S. Davis by Thursday noon. Miss Mary J. Meek, AAUW state president and Eastern Montana Normal School faculty member, will speak.

American Association of University Women Guild Hall Julia Anderson Elizabeth Shotwell S. &. Davis Mary J. Meek

Danish-born carpenter Fred Jorgenson dies in Armstead

Fred Jorgenson born March 25 1862 in Denmark died early Tuesday at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. A resident of Armstead since 1909 he worked as a carpenter and was well known in the southern end of the county. His only known relative is a son authorities are seeking to locate.

Fred Jorgenson Denmark Barrett Hospital Armstead

Mrs. Schmittroth Hosts D. C. Club Evening

Mrs. Louis Schmittroth entertained the D. C. club at her South Washington street home. Pinochle was the diversion with Mrs. Harris Opp taking high score and Mrs. Harvey Sorensen the low.

Louis Schmittroth D. C South Washington Street Harris Opp Harvey Sorenson

Card of Thanks for Mrs Tilda Peterson

The Peterson family expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the death of Mrs Tilda Peterson. Thanks go to the physician and nurses, the minister and choir, those who provided meals and lodging for out of town relatives, and those who sent flowers and offerings. Sam Peterson and family plus the Peterson and Nelson relatives acknowledge support.

Tilda Peterson

Car Fire Destroys Oakland Coupe Near Bozeman

Ruth B. McIntosh secretary of the Associated Merchants of Montana and her driver Carl Lehrkind escaped a gasoline tank explosion after a leak in the exhaust set fire to the floor boards. The rear end burned rapidly and the car was not insured.

Ruth B. McIntosh Bozeman The Associated Merchants of Montana McIntosh Carl Lehrkind

Frigidaire Plans Nationwide Dealer Conference

Frank G. Paul of Dillon Furniture received an invitation from Frigidaire vice president H. W. Newell to meet in Billings on March 10 for a conference on advertising and selling plans. Newell and staff, based in Dayton, Ohio, will attend. the meeting is one of 36 across strategic cities coast to coast in coming weeks.

Frank G. Paul Dillon Furniture Company Frigidaire General Motors Corporation H. W. Newell Billings Newell Dayton

Booster Vodvil at Normal College Saturday Night

The Booster club of Normal College presents the annual Vodvil on February 24 in the college auditorium. Ten acts by classes and organizations were chosen as the top by a judges committee. Acts include dialogue dances and music with Sands and Cloke performing curtain acts to raise funds for the Chinook yearbook. show begins at 8 o'clock.

Booster Club the Normal College Sands Cloke

Neighbors of Woodcraft Meet with Pinochle Club Guests

The Neighbors of Woodcraft held regular sessions Wednesday at 8 PM in the I O O F hall. Afterward the Pinochle club was entertained by Mrs. Mayme Hoffman and Miss Blanche Haynes. Woodcraft Juveniles met at 6 PM in the I O O F hall with entertainment by Howard Lyon.

Woodcraft I. O Pinochle Club Mayme Hoffman Blanche Haynes Howard Lyon

Two Papers Delivered Weekly At One Year Price

The Dillon Tribune and The Pathfinder offer a year of home delivery for only $2.00. Readers are urged to sample The Pathfinder if unfamiliar, promising full coverage of local and global events.

Dillon Tribune The Pathfinder

Legion Post Nears 1934 Membership Quota

Beaverhead American Legion post reports strong growth and is close to meeting its 1934 quota. The drive urges all former members and veterans who have not joined to send in their dues promptly.

Beaverhead Post The American Legion

Property on Sebree Street Priced At $700 Attracts Buyers

Newman and Dillon note seven lots with buildings on Sebree street priced at $700 total. They suggest pooling capital from three or four persons to purchase and then divide the lots to suit.

Sebree Street C, C, Newman, Dillon

Police hustle to arrest Jamey Sherman as bird intervenes

In New Orleans officers sought to arrest Jamey Sherman for an alleged narcotic offense but found a stork present and withdrew, deferring to the bird in a strange turn of events.

New Orleans Jamey Sherman

Mrs H F E Andrus Returns From Spokane Visit

Mrs H FE Andrus returns from Spokane where she visited her daughter who has recovered after a serious illness.

Mrs Rodman Visits City. Daughter At Tend High School

Mrs H L Rodman of Upper Blacktail spent several days in the city visiting her daughter Eleanor who is attending high school.

Charles Bourquin H. L. Rodman Upper Blacktail City Eleanor

Mrs. Clarence Moore Recovers at Murray Hospital

Mrs. Clarence Moore of Harlowton and former Dillon resident is recuperating in Murray hospital Butte after a recent operation.

Clarence Moore Harlowton Dillon Murray Hospital Butte

Constipation 6 Years Trouble Now Gone

John J. Davis suffered six years of chronic constipation. After using Adlerika he quickly found relief and feels like a new man. Geo M. Gosman, Druggist.

John J. Davis Adlerika Geo. M. Gosman

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