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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
5
For lease a 480 acre ranch about two miles northeast of Dillon. State yearly rental offered for a 3 year lease in a letter to Mrs A Hansen at 1837 Monterey Road South Pasadena California.
Mrs Harvey Sorenson acted as the charming hostess at a Sunday dinner party for sixteen guests. The Sorenson home was festively decorated and the group played progressive pinochle after a delightful meal with Mrs Jack Sockness achieving the high score.
The Ellen May guild held its annual business meeting on Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian Manse with Mrs. T. J. Simons serving as hostess.
Five Sundays begin this week with a calm study at Grace Methodist Church on economic results. Congregants may send questions or facts to the pastor, and all inquiries will be treated respectfully.
Mr and Mrs David Van Evans celebrate the birth of a baby daughter named Nancy June born Tuesday afternoon at the Murray hospital. The dainty girl weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and both mother and baby are doing nicely.
Dr T A Gregg of Butte president of Beaverhead Alberta Oil company visited the city last Sunday and reported favorable indications at 3500 feet with unmistakable oil in five tests Mrs A Elliott returned from Salt Lake with relatives and John W Lorig of Grant was a guest at the Medon earlier in the week
A $1000 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the ranges around the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Blacktail. Report to Sheriff W. C. Orr or Stock Inspector D. V. Erwin.
Mrs J M Hill of Homer Georgia and Mrs Ornstein of Green Bay Wisconsin tout Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds in their families. The ad claims no opiates or chloral hydrate and urges mothers to choose the remedy, sold by Geo M Gosman.
Miss Collie Ann Lacey formerly of Dillon married Ted Fickes of Salt Lake City at St Joseph Cathedral in San Diego on February 7 1980. Attended by Paul and Mrs Fickes the ceremony unites two families with ties to Dillon Holy Cross Hospital and Navy service. After a brief San Diego visit the couple will travel to Honolulu for their start.
Mrs W T Morrison entertained guests at her Kentucky avenue home on Sunday with patriotic contests and games awarding prizes to Mrs W W Thibodeau and Mrs H D Mayfield. The luncheon featured red and white carnation motifs and national color decorations. On Monday she hosted another group for an afternoon of needlework followed by a delicious luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Hollis Harrison entertained a group of friends Sunday night at their Grasshopper home. Pinochle was played and a midnight lunch was served to Earl and Mrs Tash, Hans Dons, Olive Harrison, Eleanor Selway, Wilbur Tash, and Johnnie Knoll.
In district court on Tuesday morning testimony was taken in the matter of the application for an automobile freight line between this city and Jackson. No decision was rendered and objections were not presented by the railroad commission or individuals represented by Commissioner L. C. Young.
Mr and Mrs W E Tallent entertained guests at a seven o'clock dinner held at their North Pacific street residence Friday evening of last week.
Eddie Pegram former Dillon boy now Bozeman resident will bring his famous orchestra to the city hall Saturday evening for a city dance. The event promises lively music and a festive night for local residents.
Mrs Diggle Emerick entertained Busy Bee club members Wednesday afternoon February 26 at a 1 30 luncheon.
Robert Wright fifteen months old son of Theodore and Mrs Wright died at Barrett hospital from severe burns suffered last Wednesday when he pulled a pan of hot water onto himself. He was born November 21, 1928 in Dillon and is survived by his parents and grandmother Mrs L Augusta Campbell. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Dillon Girl Scout troop stages How the Story Grew at the training school auditorium this Friday with music singing and dancing. The Faculty Orchestra debuts alongside home talent acts directed by Miss Violet Eastman. Afternoon admission is 10 cents for children. evening general 50 cents students and children 25 cents.
Rev. R. O. Shannon presides. Sunday school at 10 am. Worship at 11 am. Young people's meeting at 6 30 pm. Evening service at 7 80 pm. Everyone welcome to all services.
Christian Science Society on Sebree Street holds services every Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings.
The Latter Day Saints Church holds Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10 30 providing a regular religious education program for members and visitors.
Mrs. Robert Bidestrup will entertain at the Northside Country Club Tuesday afternoon March 4 at 1 o clock. The event features a dinner following the program.
Rev H N Tragitt Jr presides at St James Church with childrens church at 9 45 a m church school at 10 16 a m and morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m
Mrs W C Jennings entertained Hob Nob at a 1 30 luncheon Friday afternoon at her home on South Washington street with members gathered for the social event.
The Misses Georgia Bertie and Hope Matthews Mrs Matthews and Miss Norah Connelley spent the holiday visiting Barry Matthews at Missoula, sharing time with family during the double holiday.
Mrs. C. W. Woodburn entertained the Needle club at a 1 30 luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. Two newly elected members, Mrs. Mildred Thompson and Mrs. H N Tragitt, attended.
The Dillon Literary club will meet at the public library Monday afternoon March 3 at 2 30. The discussion book is The Bridal Wreath the first in Kristin Lavransdatter. April’s selection is Hans Frost by Hugh Walpole. Mr and Mrs Joseph Cullen of Divide spent Thursday in the city. Ernest Waters of Reichie was in town Thursday on business.
Bishop A M Skindler of Spokane will conduct divine services at 10 30 a m on Sunday March 2 at the old Catholic church on South Atlantic street. After the service he wishes to meet briefly with church members and all are invited to attend all services.
Next Sunday Income Sunday at the Presbyterian Church honors the benefactor who provided the allowance. The sermon theme is Gods Prosperity and music praises prosperity through the year. The Church School teaches about the giver of every good gift. Congregation dinner and meeting Monday at 6:30 PM invites all.
A compiled Dillon column lists visits and movements of residents and guests from nearby towns and states. Nellie Berry Alden Telin S McKnight Neidt Harvey Logan Gordon Whitworth Patterson Gilbert Kraabel Boetticher Mabel Boetticher M. W. Logan guest readers from Armstead Wise River Grasshopper and Grant regions. Railroad Commissioner L C Young visited on official business and others traveled for dances, school visits, or family matters in Dillon and surrounding areas.
Albert Hanson of the Hartwig theatre recently returned from Butte after an operation at St. Ann's hospital and is making rapid favorable progress.
Joe Vazanko, former Pure Food Store manager, leaves Thursday for Billings to prepare for managing a new Pure Food Store in Missoula. The Modern Woodmen of America offer a chance at the city hall auditorium on Saturday evening March 8 with Smithy's orchestra and a $1 admission.
Judge H G Rodgers travels to Boulder this week with court stenographer F D Willis to conduct a session of the district court. He will then proceed to Columbus to preside for Judge Berg of Stillwater county.
Former Dillon and Fort Collins pastor A. F. P. Colver has become pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in San Bernardino California. The move to the coast is said to be for Mrs Colver’s health which had been poor in Colorado.
Mary Pickford stars as Katherine opposite Douglas Fairbanks in this all talking version of Shakespeare’s comedy. Samuel Taylor directs the production with Edwin Maxwell Dorothy Jordan Geoffrey Wardwell Joseph Cawthorn and Clyde Cook in supporting roles for a three day run starting next Tuesday.
In district court Tuesday morning Judge H G Rodgers heard the deposition of Zed S Wood contestant in the Zetta Landon Carter will case. Wood traced a career from Dillon to Independence Missouri to California and San Francisco before serving in the Spanish American and World Wars. The case will be taken up in the May term. Rotary members from Dillon joined a Twin Bridges dinner in honor of District Governor Sterling M Wood. Local residents attended William P Wall funeral in the southern end of the county. Wood returned to San Francisco after visiting Dillon.
W. B. Hartwig and sons left Thursday for Helena to attend the district tournament. D. A. Galt, manager of Beaverhead Auto Sales, returned Thursday from Helena where he conferred with contractors about the Hug truck for which he holds the state agency.
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association offers a reward of 250 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 100 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber.
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