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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1938

Page

8

Dell residents share visits and Valentine party at Bimat’s

A list of visitors from Sheridan and Butte includes Mr and Mrs Doe Dowling Miss Arville Hunsinger Ss M McKnight and others. The Dell Home Demonstration club met at Bimat's on February 16 for a Valentine party with games and a kitchen themed gift exchange. Lunch was served by committee members. Ray Pope and family attended dog races in Ashton Idaho.

Joe Birrer Aga Mecham Butte Dell Paul Martinell P. J. Bimat W. L. Wilson Ray Pope Ashton Ifaho

Dillon Ends Season With 48 38 Win Over Butte

The Beavers finished 17 wins 2 losses after defeating Butte 48 38 in a high scoring contest at the new Butte gym. Charley Burgess led Dillon with 20 points followed by Cashmore 12 and Fairbanks 7 as Dillon built a second half lead.

Dillon Butte Beavers Butte High Butte Gymnasium Missoula Butte Central Dahlberg Butte Purples Burgess Brothers Charley C. Burgess Edwards Fairbanks Cashmore Charley Burgess

DeMolay Delegate Named For State Meeting

Beaverhead chapter of DeMolay will send a sizable delegation to the state meeting in Great Falls March 4 to 6. Paul Decker, master councilor, is the official delegate. Howard Morse and Tom Newnes, pianists, are among ten expected attendees, with possible ocarina band members. At last week’s Beaverhead chapter meeting candidates from Twin Bridges Ruby Valley chapter earned first and second degree work. Alden Telin and Matt Telin, Twin Bridges advisors, attended. Bob Gregg spoke at the evening session.

Beaverhead Order Great Fall Paul Decker Howard Morse Tom Newnes Ocarina Ruby Valley Twin Bridges Alden Telin Matt Telin Bob Gregg

Malesichs Honored At Surprise Party

A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs John Malesich Jr at their home with dancing and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Maine Mr and Mrs Magnus Magas Jr Mrs John Rebish Jr Misses Mary and Margaret Markovich and Martin John Joe and Mike Lackner.

John Malesich, Jr Malesich Carl Maine Magnus’ Magas, Jr John Rebish, Jr Ate Mary Margaret Markovich Martin John Joe Mike Lackner

Grade Students Honor Lincoln and Washington

February programs honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were presented by Miss Anne Feley’s social studies class at the training school yesterday afternoon. Readings were given by Lloyd.

George Washington Abraham, Lincoln Anne Feley Training School Lloyd

Dillon Ski Enthusiasts Weigh Local Club Plans

A meeting of Dillon ski enthusiasts discussed forming a local ski club. They considered several sites east of Sheridan and Elkhorn Springs, with Elkhorn Springs favored for its three to four feet of snow. A committee led by T. Lee McCracken will survey Elkhorn this week and a state ski expert may be invited to help select the site.

Dillon Birch Creek Thief Creek Blacktail Horse Prairie Mill Creek Sheridan Elkhorn Springs Elkhorn T. Lee McCracken E. E. Hazel Norman Henry Fred Eudaily I. D. Flock

Irvine Cottom Ship Over 100 Cars of Spuds

W L Irvine returned from a trip through southern Idaho and Oregon delivering Irvine and Cottom certified seed potatoes to major growers. In Twin Falls he arranged cold storage for Hawaii destined seed potatoes, with planting in August and shipments to South America and western states. Over 100 cars of seed potatoes, mainly Bliss Triumph and White Rose, have been shipped, with about 35 cars of Russett remaining.

W. L. Irvine Idaho Oregon Irvine and Cottom Twin Falls Mr. Irvine Hawaiin Islands Irvine and Cottom

Normal Bulldogs Roll Past Eastern Montana Yellowjackets

The Normal Bulldogs defeated the Eastern Montana Yellowjackets 77 to 57 to extend their series win streak to three. Wetzel scored ten field goals and Rife added 19 points as 134 total points marked a likely intercollegiate record.

Bulldogs Eastern Montana Yellowjackets Billings Eastern Montana Wetzel Rife

Emerson Hughes Visits Horse Prairie Visitor

Emerson Hughes from Horse Prairie was a visitor last week and stopped by the town during his trip.

Emerson Hughes Horse Prairie

Buy Montana urged as path to prosperity and jobs

Sidney Montana February 12 Rockwood Brown Billings attorney and secretary of the state water conservation board urged a Buy Montana campaign. He argued Montana should purchase Montana oil and sugar beet products to aid local industry and reduce unemployment. He noted northern oil markets and beet sugar shortage and called for housewives to demand Montana beet sugar.

Sidney Mont U.P Montana Rockwood Brown Billings Water Conservation Board Brown

Dodd Purchases Fat Cattle as Basin Keeps Busy

Jimmy Dodd of Dillon spent several days in the Basin buying odd lots of fat cows and bulls. Deliveries came from William Carroll George Else Nelson Sam Howard Morse. Mrs. Fred Hirschy and others visited Butte and Missoula. Nearby gatherings included a Valentine party at Jackson school and a turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Clemow honoring February birthdays.

Jimmy’ Dodd Dillon Jackson Wiliam Carroll George Else Nelson Sam Howard Morse Fred ‘Hirschy Butte Ani Missoula Guy She F. A. Barnes Jill Jackson School West Fox School Mark Clemon Melvin and Elvin Peterson Donald Peterson John Neidt Mark Clemow Dan Pendergast

Trophies of Beavers Fill Store Window

Beaverhead county basketball squads have a display at Gosmans Drug Store showing trophies since 1920. The window highlights state and district titles, with 1931 and 1920 teams named, and mentions 1936 1937 1938 honors and upcoming 30 inch silver trophy for the 1938 district titlist.

Beaverhead Gosman's Drug Store Beavers Dillon Frank Ryburn Frank Hatfield Carter Edinger Andrew Smith Wyman Smith George Hildreth H. H. Knudson Kerr Bates Vandegrift Kent Thompson English Stahl Gilbert Dick Breeden Bobcats Placque Francis Gibbons Bob Lee Jack Cashmore Charles Burgess Keneth Dilly Don Wheat Vince Gibbons Junior Ditty Carl Ross Earl Fairbanks Alan Bradley

Attorney General Harrison ood Freebourn decision review

A fragment notes Attorney General Harrison and Freebourn in a legal action about a county. The text hints at judicial or official duties and a county level matter but lacks full context or outcome details.

Harrison Ood. Freebourn

New Members Initiated in Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club

The Dillon Business and Professional Women's Club welcomed 21 new members after a dinner at Roselle's in Armstead. An emblem pageant closed the program, with names including Mrs. Winifred Baker and Miss Lorna Bishop. The Emblem ceremony featured a pageant by Cherry Forsyth and others, aided by the membership committee led by Fern Schuyler and Bertha Thibadeau. Elizabeth Winn presided over the meeting and Margaret Holloran reviewed an Independent Woman article.

Roselle’s Armstead Dillon Business, and Professional Women’s Club Winifred Baker Lorna’ Bishop Helen Decker Dorothy Erickson Margaret Holloran Margaret Holman Myrtle Trey W. L Irvine Nellie Jensen Helen Jacobson Helen Klebba Ruth Kelly Marié Knox Mary Molleur Aura Orr Bertha Thibadeau Gertrude Peterson Lee Robinson Isabella Strasser Glenna Vance Cherry Forsyth Frances Sewell Liveretta Langdorf Bernice Metlen Fern Schuyler Alma Pyeatt Beta Hall Dorothy Hiickson Elizabeth Winn Independent Woman

Normal Wins Debate Contest With Mines

The Montana State Normal College team defeated Montana School of Mines 2 to 1 in a debate on arbitration of industrial disputes. Participants included Doris Kane and teammates from Corvallis Dillon and Fort Benton with coaches Rush Jordan and Robert Clark. Beaverhead County ranked 14th nationwide in 1935 horse colts under two, totaling 2,055.

Montana State Normal College Montana School of Mines Butte Dillon National Labor Relations Board Doris Kane Corvallis William Boetticher Milo Long Richey John Stevens Fort Benton Rush Jordan Robert Clark Myrtle Savidge Marlin K., Farmer Bureau of Census Beaverhead County Beaverhead

Montana Highway Patrols Crack Down on Old Licenses and Plates

The Montana Highway Patrol reports a campaign targeting motorists with expired permits or missing 1938 license plates. Ten-day summonses include Tom Glennon of Butte for no 1938 license, Milton Kelly for driving without headlights, Adolph Slorisky for no rearview mirror, and J T Tobin for missing Montana permit among others. Violations carry bonds or fines as listed.

Montana Highway Partin Cary Robert Wright Begverhoga Madison Tom Glennon Butte George L. Davis Denver Toro Lima Milton Kelly J. M. Holland Rigby Idaho Armstead Adolph Slorisky Steve Mickulin Logan Utah Ford George Tegnell Idaho Falls Howell Howell, Sr Billings J.T. Tobin W. F. Garrison Reichle T. W. Cummins

Livestock Benefits From Open January in Montana

Montana reports favorable January weather boosting cattle and sheep health. Range conditions on February 1 were 74 percent normal for cattle and 88 percent for sheep, with open ranges and light snow. Feed supplies are generally good outside drouth areas, reducing supplemental feeding and keeping losses light. Sheep in good condition. some thin cattle only in the northeast and central dry zones.

Drouth Diamond

Tuberculosis tests given to Billings students

In Billings Montana 421 high school students and 16 junior high students were tested for tuberculosis on February 21 with most examinees being freshmen. PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW.

Billings Mont U.P Billings High School

Elkhorn Hot Springs Lodges Open for Weekend Skiing

A party from Dillon and guests travel to Elkhorn Hot Springs led by K D Flock to ski and sleigh ride. Wilbur Tash hauls US mail from Dillon to Polaris. George Pyle and Marchesseaus prepare ice and food as five inches of snow blankets Grasshopper valley.

Hazel Elkhorn Hot Wilbur ‘Tash Polaris U. S. Mail George Pyle Frank E. P. Marchesseau Frank Marchesseau Jane Martin Dillon J. D. Harrison Allen George Harrison Grasshopper Valley

Butte Men Plead On Burglary Charges

Harry Burt pleaded guilty to burglary while Pete Burt pleaded not guilty in Judge H G Rodgers court. Harrys sentence is postponed. Pete is jailed with bond raised to 3000 dollars. Charges stem from theft of liquor and money from the Pheasant on January 5 in Butte.

Harry Pete Burt Butte H. G Rodgers T. E. Gilbert Harry Burt Silver Bow

Presbyterian Sunday School Board Holds Annual Meeting

The Sunday school board of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at Miss Jean Bishop's home. Attending officers Mizpah Chapter Eastern Star Mrs Elizabeth Luebben Mrs Florence Stone Earl Fairbanks and Elizabeth Shotwell attended a banquet in Butte No 39 0 BE 8 crease.

Presbyterian Church Jean Elizabeth Luebben Florence Stone Earl Fairbanks Elizabeth Shotwell Mizpah Eastern Star Butte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decker Demolay Lincoln Washington Irvine-Cottom Eastern Normal Gosman’s B. Be Mines Elliott Coldwater Frank Borwitsh Walter Vandaman Robert Emerson Walter T. Scott School of Mines Violet Eastman J. A. Meeke John Collins Mary Jane Lucas S. P. Wilson Deer Lodge Helena Jay Diamond Federal Agricultural Statistician T. B Sioux City Demonstrator Presbyterian Board the Sunday School Board of the Richard McCarthy Mast Granite Butte Lewis & Walker Wyoming Butte, Montana Shippers P. O. Box Express Office W George Opp S. Rife St Beaverhead Abstract Company Title Association
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