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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

5

Contests Slated for Dillon and Local Notes

Dillon residents report a busy week with visitors from Lima, Reichle, Red Rock and beyond. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Givens at Barrett hospital. several locals travel for family visits and events. Montana State Normal College prepares for a state oratorical contest with extemporaneous events and substantial prizes, to be hosted by Prof. Rush Jordan.

Virgil Givens The Barrett Hospital Montana State Normal College Rush’ Jordan University, of Montana and Billings Polytechnic Carroll College Jordan Montana Normal College

Dillon students lead in Gargoyle production To varich

Home talent shines as Normal college Gargoyles stage the four act To varich Friday night February 23 in the college auditorium. Cast includes five Beaverhead county high alumni and players Dorothy Anne Davis Robert Gregg Howard Morse Florence McBain Andrew Pickerrick Myrthel Nelson Vincent Curry Isabel Oxley Dan Walker Maurice Hickey Ruby MacLean Clarence Brammer Elizabeth Kingston Howard Keel Rosamond King and others.

Tovarich Normal College Gorotchenko Myrthel Nelson Vincent Curry Isabel Oxley Dan Walker Maurice Hickey Ruby MacLean Clarence Brammer Elizabeth Kingston Howard Keel Rosamond King

Townsend Club Reorganized in Dillon

At the city hall meeting 60 to 70 people attended as the Dillon Townsend club voted in officers W. T. Scully as president W. B. Bretherton first vice president C. P. Christiansen second vice president and Mrs. MacMillan secretary treasurer Ed Nichols state manager of the Townsend movement spoke along with A. Swift and W. R. Frame from Butte as workers helped in the reorganization.

City Hall Council Dillon Townsend Club W. T. Scully W. B. Bretherton C. P.christiansen

Local couples wed and events noted in Dillon area

Donald Park and Grace Jones were married in the clerk of court's office by Judge Louis Stahl. Dr. F H Bimrose attended the Chicago Dental Society mid winter conference, claiming the largest attendance in history with over 10 000 dentists. J B Mulkey and family traveled to Leadore after Mrs Mulkey's father George Clark died. Harriet McQuary underwent appendectomy at Barrett hospital. Beaverhead county debaters lost two decisions to Butte. Helen Klebba and O C Hysop prepare to testify in U S government versus Robert McLaughlin on impersonation of a U S G L O agent in Dillon. Frank Lightfoot and daughter Mary Elizabeth visited from Boulder for Mary's fourth birthday at grandmother Clemow's home, where an early butterfly appeared. This is the second

Donald Park Blackfoot Idaho Grace Jones Shelley Louis Stahl F.H. Bimrose Chicago Chicago Dental Society United States Helen Klebba O. C. Hyssop Great Falls U. S Robert McLaughlin McLaughlin U. S. General Land Office Dillon Frank Lightfoot Mary Elizabeth Boulder Elizabeth Elizabeth - ‘Clemow Clemow

Dillon Hosts Montana Federation Women’s Clubs Meet

About 300 club women converge in Dillon June 6 to 8 for the Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial. The Dillon Shakespeare club hosts with Mrs. H S Massigbrod of Wisdom as president and an officers slate including Mrs. Howard Bogart, Poplar. Mrs. A E McLeish, Fort Benton. and Mrs. Lynde Catlin, Missoula. Local chairmen from the Dillon Shakespeare club handle housing publicity exhibits transportation registration decorations and more under general executive head S E Davis.

Dillon Dillon Shakespeare Club Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs H. 8. Massigbrod Wisdom Howard Bogart Poplar A. E. McLeish Fort Benton Lynde Catlin Missoula Ted Woodward D. D. Moore Havre Fred Waldorf Mussigbrod F. F. Bos Suot S. E. Davis W. B. Willey T. Lee McCracken Carl Taylor Jean Ballard Elmer Selway Elizabeth Shotwell Mary Innes Alice Russell J. H. Gilbert

Dillon Drives Finnish Relief Drive Collects 97.60 So Far

Dr. W H Stephan drive director reports a total of 97.60 received at Gosmans drug store for Finnish relief. Individual bank contributions in Dillon are not yet counted. Churches St James Episcopal First Presbyterian and the Baptist gave special funds. A Finnish benefit dance at Glen added funds last Saturday night.

W. H. Stephan Gosman Dillon St. James Episcopal First Presbyterian The Baptist Glen United States

Dillon Junior Rifle Club elects new officers

Dale Stinson was chosen president at the Dillon High School range meeting. New officers include Bert Gaskill as vice president Boyd Koenig as secretary and Stan Bradley as treasurer. First shoot scores list Walter Jones 89 David Curry 68 Stan Bradley 66 Jack Cole 63 and others.

Rifle Club Dale Stinson Dillon Junior Rifle Club Bert Gaskill Boyd Koenig Stan Bradley Walter Jones David Curry Jack Cole Wallace McMannis Alex Tai

Jamian Fellowship at St James Church Postponed

Jamian Fellowship of St James Church is postponed to Thursday evening February 29, replacing the previously scheduled February 22 date due to changes.

Jamian Fellowship of the

Bulldogs Edge Miners In Close Rim-Rattling Contest

Polson scored 12 points to lead the Bulldogs who edged the Miners as Dupuis added 10. Davison and Womack sparked late defense and Polson slipped in the winning counter after a back and forth rally in a tense game at home.

Butte Ani Bulldogs Weind Nits Ted Polson Davison Womack Dupuis Polaon

Council formed to supervise fair trade act in district

At the city hall Friday night a council was selected to oversee the fair trade practices act in the district. Members named were E. L. Wheat as chairman, A. I. Cashmore, T. W. Sargent, W. H. Mitchell, and S. F. Erwin, with J. W. Bennett of Helena representing the Montana Trades Commission in charge of the meeting.

E. L. Wheat A. I. Cashmore T. W. Sargent W. H. Mitchell S. F. Erwin J. W. Bennett Helena Montana Trades Commision

Skiers Visit Elkhorn Ski Course Thursday

Dillon Ski club brings a group of noted skiers from Butte and Anaconda to Elkhorn Ski course on Thursday. Buck O'Donnell Ole Kolstad and Ramsey of Anaconda are expected to lead free instruction for local skiers as Washington's Birthday closes city businesses.

Elkhorn Dillon Ski Club Butte Anaconda Buck O’donnell Butte Sle Ole Kolstad S Sweh Ramsey Washington

Home Ec Club to Sponsor Dance and Style Show

The Home Ec Club of the high school held a noon meeting Tuesday with hostesses Marian Ries Robin son and Anna Jean Lockness. The club voted to sponsor a dance on March 8 to fund home economics equipment and a style show on March 15 to raise funds for delegates to the state meeting in Bozeman in April. Miss Helen Christiansen served as president and chaired the meeting.

Lambda Gamma Marian Ries Iola, Robinson Anna Jean Lockness Home Eco Club Bozeman Helen Christensen

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meet At Keenan Home

Members and friends of the Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. H. Keenan at 2 30 o clock.

The Lutheran Ladies Aid J. H. Keenan

Boy Scouts Highlight Democratic Spirit at Father Son Banquet

Paul Anderson praised Scouting’s democratic nature before seven million members and urged parent involvement through example and action. The Flam ing Arrow patrol, led by Jack Davis, won the troop pennant. John Bowring received a canteen for leadership. Guests included Joe Wedum, Conrad Orr, Judge Henry Rodgers, C. A. Bechler, Beaverhead Post commander, Dr. S. E. Davis, Fred Bridenstine, and George Farrell.

Boy Scouts of America Paul Anderson District Committee of Scouts R. D. Curry Flaming Arrow Patrol Jack Davis John Bowring Joe Wedum Conrad Orr Court of Honor Henry G. Rodgers C. A. Bechler Beaverhead American Legion

Just-A-Mere Club Meeting At Mrs Spehar’s Home

Mrs John Spehar to entertain Just-A-Mere club members at her home tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

John Spehar Just-A-Mere Club

Elks Plan Boxing Card In Dillon With Butte Boxers

Dillon Elks decide to invite Butte boxers for an amateur card within a few weeks after a Saturday meeting. Troy Evans will arrange the Butte Elks boxers. Jack Barrett Bernard Williams Leonard Schulz and William Lloyd lead the setup. A March dance for Ellis and their ladies is also planned with Homer Fauat as chairman assisted by Bill Ballard and Harry Tash.

Troy Evans Butte Elks Dillon Dillon Elks Lodge Jack Barrett Bernard Williams Leonard Schulz William Lloyd Ellis Homer Fauat Bill Ballard Harry Tash

Republican Women Meet to Hear Dewey Visit Plans

The Republican Women's club meets Friday at 2 30 in the courthouse courtroom. Leonard Schulz speaks on Jury Duty for Women and Mrs R D Curry discusses Thomas E Dewey's Helena visit. Members and interested people invited. all members with cards should mail them promptly.

Republican Women’s Club Leonard Schulz R. D. Curry Thomas E. Dewey Helena

St Rose Guild to Meet at Ballard Home

Members of the St. Rose guild plan a Thursday gathering at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Ballard with Mrs. T. J. Carney serving as co host.

St. Rose Guild Charlotte Ballard T. J. Carney

Arizona Manganese to tap ore reserve near Aguila

Arizona Manganese corporation plans to tap a large manganese ore reserve near Aguila Arizona. Readings show ore assays from five to 15 percent across the property enhancing expected production prospects.

Aguila Ariz Arizona Manganese Corporation ATEN

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