Former Dillon Resident Rose Poindexter Gilbert Dies in Seattle
Mrs. Rose Poindexter Gilbert died Sunday in Seattle after a short illness. Born October 21 1880 in Beaverhead she lived in Dillon through high school before moving to Butte then Seattle. Survived by husband J W Gilbert two children Jeanette and Myles mother Kate Poindexter Lynn brother Marvin Poindexter and sister Edith Poindexter. Funeral held in Seattle.
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Wash
Rose Poindexter Gilbert
J. W. Gilbert
Dillon
Gilbert
Beaverhead
Utah and Norther
Dillon High School
Butte
Anaconda Standard
Seattle Daily Times
Jeanette
Myles
University of Washington
Kate Poindexter Lynn
Kate Poindexter Lynn of This City
Marvin Poindexter
Oakland
Calif
Edith Poindexter
WORTHY GRAND MATRON VISIT TO DILLON
Joliet’s Mrs. Jeanette Tidyman, worthy grand matron of the Eastern Star in Montana, visited Mizpah Chapter No. 13 in Dillon last Monday. She attended a luncheon at Mrs. T. F. Smebben’s home and a banquet by past matrons, followed by an exemplification of the order’s work at the Masonic hall.
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Jeanette Tidyman
Joliet
Order of Eastern Star
Montana
Mizpah
Neighbors of Woodcraft Honor Mrs Lyon With Party
A surprise party followed a Neighbors of Woodcraft meeting to honor Mrs Glen Lyon on her wedding anniversary. After pinochle, refreshments were served as Mrs Earl Crichton posted high score and Mrs George Farrell placed low.
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Woodcraft
Glen Lyon
Lyon
Earl Crichton
George Farrell
Firemen's Dance at Dillon Draws Large Crowd
Washington's birthday masquerade at Dillon city hall hall drew a large crowd. Baxter Tonney orchestra supplied music. Prizes went to Mrs Dufur for ladies costume and Louis Schmittroth for the men's costume. Alex Meade won for comic character imitating Charles Chaplin.
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City Hall
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Baxter-Tonney
Warren Dufur
Louis Schmittroth
Alex Meade
Charles Chaplin
Beavers Leave for Mining District Tournament
Beavers under coach Breeden head to Helena for the Mining district tourney with seven players Brundage Boone Kerr Kent English Bayerd and Underwood. They face Helena first as a strong undefeated contender and aim to advance through the bracket with speed and stamina.
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Beavers
Helena
Beaverhead
Missoula
Brundage
Boone
Kerr
Kent
Bayerd
Underwood
Bannings Observe 45th Anniversary With Dinner Hostess
Mrs Pearl Hull hosted a Saturday dinner marking the forty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs S A Banning noted ranch residents at the southern valley's end.
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Pearl Hull
S. A. Banning
Eliel Record Broken in Thirteenth Game
Eliels, top independent state team, saw their 13 game streak end as Texaco Oilers won 41 to 26 in Butte on a fast game on a small K C gym floor. Contway led Eliels with 10 points and Manion added 14 for Butte.
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Texaco Oilers
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Hignight
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Contway
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Breeden
Dillon
Manion
Texacos
Stephen
Cardinals
Butte Oilers
Texaco
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N.ess-Ceceseseee
Jovick
Metlen
Gordon
O’rourke
Breeden Holland
Cahances
Societe Candy Quint
Williams
Vandegrift
Ebels
Wilson
Farmers Party Set At High School Friday Night
Farmers and ranchers and their families are invited to the high school gym Friday evening for the annual farmers party hosted by the AG club and domestic science girls. J. E. Border will speak on vocational agriculture with student acts and old fashioned dances to close the program. Refreshments will follow.
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J. E. Border
Hazelbaker addresses Butte Rotary on Montana in 1930
Lieutenant Governor F A Hazelbaker spoke at the Butte Rotary Guest Day program on Thursday. His talk covered Montana in 1930 and drew praise for its insights into state conditions.
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F. A. Hazelbaker
Butte Rotary Club
Montana
Darts Host Anniversary Dinner and Pinochle
Mr and Mrs George Dart hosted a dinner on Thursday at their Thompson avenue home for the first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fred Dart. After a well appointed meal, guests played progressive pinochle.
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George Dart
Thompson Avenue
Fred Dart
Mrs. A. C. Henneberry Hosts M. M. Club Event
Mrs. A. C. Henneberry will entertain M. M. club members next Tuesday afternoon at her ranch home south of Dillon.
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M. M. Club
A. C. ,Henneberry
Dillon
Rich Gold Strike Stirs Bannack Mining Community
Reports from Dillon say a fabulously rich vein may have been struck on an I B Mining company claim at Bannack. CG W Stallings, Bannack mining figure and director, arrived and hedged the claim while noting development work ongoing. Indications point to resumed operations and possible power line construction reviving Bannack’s busy period. Stallings serves on the Beaverhead Mining association board representing Bannack district.
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Dillon
I B. Mining Company
Bannack
Stallings
Beaverhead Mining Association
Bannacks
Gargoyles Present Captain Applejack March Seventh
The Gargoyles dramatic club of Montana State Normal College will stage Captain Applejack by Walter Hackett in the college auditorium on March 7. The three act adventure features a cast led by Bertha Waller Eureka Marian Palmer Butte Elizabeth Hopkins Butte Mary Daugherty Butte Mary Heaphy Deer Lodge Wallace Forsgren Dillon William Schleder Sumatra Alvin Rudolph Great Falls Almer Hal verston Whitehall Laurence Hinman Dodson Wilford Poppie Victor. The production promises to be highly entertaining and exciting.
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Captain Applejack
Walter Hackett
The
Gargoyles
Montana State Normal College
College
Bertha Waller
Eureka
Marian Palmer
Butte
Elizabeth Hopkins
Mary Daugherty
Mary Heaphy
Deer Lodge
Wallace Forsgren
Dillon
William Schleder
Sumatra
Alvin Rudolph
Great Falls
Almer Halverston
Whitehall
Laurence Hinman
Dodson
Wilford Poppie
Victor
Huge Road Contract Program In Beaverhead County
State highway commission awarded bids for 111 miles gravel surfacing 94 miles oil treatment and 18 miles regrading plus nine bridges at Helena. Local contract covers Butte Dillon road gravel resurfacing shoulders 28.818 miles Melrose to Nissler 12.952 miles south of Dillon and 59.495 miles between Dillon and the Butte Anaconda junction. C A Wagner Construction Company of Sioux Falls South Dakota bid $218 049.52.
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Butte
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Oiling
Dillion
Butte-Anaconda
Washington's Birthday Party Held by Masonic Groups
Members of the Masonic bodies Eastern Star Rainbow and DeMolay gathered at the Masonic hall last Saturday for a Washington's birthday celebration. R F E Albright spoke from the Normal College faculty with remarks on Washington. Judge H G Rodgers George W Dart and Donald Bayerd also spoke. Rainbow members performed songs and dances and Miss Betty Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Hall gave a dance. Refreshments followed the program.
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Rainbow Order
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W. K. Hall
Prominent rancher dies at Dell after illness
Beaverhead county ranchman Wall a died suddenly at his Dell home Monday morning after a short illness. He served in World War I with Company B 13th Infantry and is survived by his wife Florence, son William Jr., his mother, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral held Wednesday at St. Rose Church with full military honors.
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Dell
Dillon
Mr. Wall A
Beaverhead
Joseph Wall
Co. B 13 Infantry
Florence Martinelli
William Jr
J. N. Mansfield
Grant
W. N. Bichler
Armstead
Clarence Wall
H. M. Brundage
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
New Catholic Church
American Legion
Dr M A Walker Dies Sudden in Butte Hospital
Dr Maurice A Walker a prominent Montana physician and Masonry leader died suddenly at Murray hospital Butte after heart failure. He had traveled for examination and entered the clinic at his family's urging. A Dillon resident for nearly 30 years he was highly regarded for citizenship and medical service.
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Murray Hospital
Butte
Maurice A. Walker
Montana
F M. Poindexter
Dillon
Walker
Beaverhead Legion Post Reports Creditable Membership Rise
The Beaverhead American Legion post reports a strong membership push led by Adjutant George Baker. Current total is 76 percent of last year, with plans for a district convention including a 6:30 banquet at the Montana hotel and a membership report. If growth continues, a new post record may be set.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
George Baker
Montana
Inquest Finds Heart Failure Cause of Death
A high ranking Beaverhead post member died after influenza. An inquest on Wednesday afternoon returned a verdict that heart failure caused the death.
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Beaverhead
Rotary District Governor Visits Dillon Club
Dillon Rotarians welcomed Governor Sterling M. Wood of the Sixth District for his annual Dillon visit. Wood spoke on Rotary service and six objects, urging service above self and global problem solving. Local educators and Twin Bridges visitors joined for the luncheon and a follow up address in Twin Bridges.
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Dillon Rotarians
Sterling M. Wood
Rotary
Dillon Club
Dillon
Wood
A. T. Peterson
B. N. Stevenson
Billings
R. D. Curry
Surprise Birthday Card Party At Jeppson Home
A charming card party was held at the J. C. Jeppson home on Tuesday evening in honor of the birthday of her husband.
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J. C. Jeppson
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