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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

5

Dillon Notes Sun-born Visitors and Local Appointments

A long listing of Dillon residents and visitors includes M. J. Murphy of Wisdom, Mrs. Dan Piconhe from Reichle, Carl Giudici in Butte, Catherine Finnegan of Reichle, Albert and Mrs. Smith of Twin Bridges, Warren Hughes from Wise River, Gerry Geiger of Medicine Lodge, and many more. It records hospital admissions at Barrett, Christmas and New Year visits, Christmas travels, and local civic notes including Ray N. Shannon announcing distribution from the common school equalization fund.

Ray N. Shannon Montana County Treasueries

Christmas Guests at Carl Giudici Home

Mr and Mrs Bert Farr and three children of Sweet Grass were guests last week at the home of Mr Farrs sister Mrs Carl Giudici. Mr and Mrs George Burke and daughter of Helena also spent Christmas here at the Carl Giudici home.

Bert Farr Sweet. Grass Mr. Farr Carl Giudici George Burke Helena

Beavers veterans lead Grizzly cage squad on 10 game barnstorm

Charles Burgess and Harl Fair Banks, who captained the Beavers to a Class B division basketball crown years ago, now star for the Montana University Grizzly team on a 10 game tour through Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa after departing Missoula on Thursday.

Charles Burgess Harl Fairbanks Beavers Montana University Grizzly Cage Missoula Minnesota Wisconsin Tlinois Iowa

Ferko Visits Missoula During Holidays

Francis Ferko a State University student from Missoula spends the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A J Ferko. He was a member of the Grizzly football squad during the 1940 season.

Francis Ferko Mis-soula State University A. J. Ferko Grizzly

Meine Ranch Christmas Dinner Attended by 17 Relatives

Mr and Mrs Henry Meine hosted a Christmas dinner at their ranch north of town attended by 17 guests including relatives from Deer Lodge Melrose and Jackson The report notes Hayes is being held at the local facility awaiting further action.

W. O. Ensign Deer Lodge Sam Wilkinson Ensign Silver State Post Henry Meine Melrose Jackson

Precipitation Trends Reported for Beaverhead Forest 1940

Forestry officials note 1940 saw below normal precipitation in Beaverhead forest for April through October, with May and June drought delaying range growth. September rains and warm October improved fall growth, while Dillon recorded 15.62 inches from November 1939 to October 1940, and Danon measured 13.62 inches for the year ending November 1940.

Willon Hlvbsay Danon Beaverhead Dillon

Unconditional pardon granted for William J. Heaston Jr

The Montana pardon board approved an unconditional pardon Friday for Wise River resident William J. Heaston Jr. 80, who had served a life term for the 1938 murder of Joseph W. Potts. Potts was killed after a land dispute, with Heaston claiming self defense.

William J. Heaston, Jr Wise River Montana Pardon Board Ayers Pardons Board Heuston Joseph W. Potts State Supreme Court Heaston State Penitentiary Potts

Couple United Here Friday In Salt Lake City Officials Office

John Thomas Carpita of Salt Lake City Utah and Miss Ellen Knox of Dell were united in marriage Friday afternoon at the office of Norman Giles by Judge Louis Stahl. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Knox ranch people of the county. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs C Carpita of Lima. Both natives of the county.

John Thomas Carpita Salt Lake City Utah Ellen Knox Dell Norman Giles Louis Stahl W. D. Knox

Montana Highway Projects Under Consideration Reach 46

Montana highway department lists 46 projects valued at 3 945 059 with 62 bridges. Some work halted due to bad weather conditions but officials expect reopening as weather permits.

Montana Highway Department

Montana Supreme Court Grants Stay in Parmenter Embezzlement Case

The Montana supreme court stayed the six year sentence of R. C. Parmenter, former Hamilton city treasurer, who was found guilty of embezzling $4,065.52 in city funds. The stay lasts until February 20, 1941 to allow an appeal.

Montana Supreme Court R. C. Parmenter Hamilton Parmenter

Death of Robert Leimert in pneumonia reported

Word reached Harry and Emery Smith of the death of their nephew Robert Leimert son of Mr and Mrs William F Leimert of Kansas City The death occurred on Sunday and was attributed to pneumonia The mother of the deceased is Mae Smith formerly of this city

Harry Emery Smith Robert William F. Leimert Kansas City Mae Smith City

Mrs. T. Lee to Host Manse Society Meet

Mrs. T. Lee McCracken will host the Manse Society of the Presbyterian Church this Thursday at her home, starting at 2 30 PM.

Eastern Star Installation Meeting Postponed

The Eastern Star chapter installation meeting has been postponed until late January, according to today’s announcements.

Eastern Star Chapter

Physician E G Free Leaves Dillon for New City

Dr E G Free a well known Dillon physician departs Friday night for a move to a new city. The notice notes his departure and signals a change in local medical services.

E. G. Free Dillon

Honor Roll List Of Top Students At Montana State Normal College

The autumn quarter honor roll at Montana State Normal College features Neal Sullivan and Patricia Gilbert of Dillon at the top. Sullivan posted 2.9412 and Gilbert 2.8889 grade points per credit, with the ten percent highest earners listed in approximate rank order including Clarine Moore Lolo Shirley Erickson Plentywood Florence McDillon Ruth Lehwalder Butte and others from Dillon Butte Helena and surrounding towns.

Montana State Normal College Neal Sullivan Patricia Gilbert Dillon Sullivan Miss Gilbert Clarine Moore Lolo Shirley Erickson Plentywood Florence Mc Dillon Ruth Lehwalder Butte Margaret Anne Hagerty Alice Cameron Big Timber Rosa Lee Brown Armstead Edna Louise Birkholz Helena Carl M. Davis Betty R. Hall Marjorie Ohrmann Drummond Claribel Houchen Fairview Edith Lennon Three Forks Donald Kingery Morese Mildred Swanson Valley City N. Dak Lycia McCleery Glasgow Borghild Straatveit Luther Glenn Blackburn Hot Springs Ruth Cloninger Stevensville LuRen Cobb Corvallis Clara Belle Knott Eureka Doris McAdam

Grade School Dance Set for January 2 at City Hall

The Girl Scout council hosts a New Year matinee dance for city grade school children on Thursday January 2 from 2 30 to 4 00 at City Hall. Smitty's Rhythm Rascals will provide music a Claudia Faust pupil floor show and favors for all. Parents may attend. Mrs Smith Paddock and Mrs Jessie Giudici lead arrangements. Last year’s event was a success with expected good attendance again and no admission charge.

Girl Scout Council Smitty Claudia Faust Smith Paddock Jessie Giudici

Sally Ann Bakery Unveils New Automatic Bread Wrapper

Kenneth Wheat announces Sally Ann Bakery has installed a modern Producer automatic bread wrapper from Gellman Manufacturing of Chicago. The machine can wrap 600 loaves per hour and offers single or double wax wrap or cellophane wrap options for public inspection.

Sally Ann Bakery Kenneth Wheat Gellman Manufacturing Company Chicago

Auto license sales to commence Jan 2

Auto license sales for 1941 will begin Thursday morning January 2 at the Beaverhead county treasurer office. A new total of 3,066 licenses have been issued through Saturday, with 2,009 for passenger cars, 802 for trucks, and 235 for trailers.

Bertie Mathews Registrar of Motor Vehicles Beaverhead

Sportsmen to Meet Here Friday Night

Beaverhead Sportsmen association holds Jan 3 meeting at city hall 8 pm with election of officers and a Montana Wildlife Federation delegate. President J H Keenan urges all members and interested parties to attend and bring membership books.

Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association J. H. Keenan Montana Wildlife Federation

Powell fined after pheasant case in Billings

E R Powell of Billings faced a $110 fine after pheasants were identified as hens by a state livestock sanitary board technician. Deputy Game Warden Carl Benson referred the skinned birds for verification, and Powell pleaded guilty. Other notes mention local families visiting or recovering from illness in Barrett hospital.

E. R. Powell Billings Powell Carl Benson State Livestock Sanitary Board

Holidays Fill Dillon With Joyful Yuletide Observances

Residents in Dillon and Beaverhead County reflect on a festive season marked by broad church attendance and special services. St. Elmo Commandery No. 7 hosted Christmas breakfast at the Masonic hall. Seventh and eighth graders designed a Santa display at Bagley school with lighting donated by Montana Power. New Year celebrations included dances at Elk’s hall and city hall joined by the Volunteer Firemen, along with numerous private watch parties.

Dillon Beaverhead County Bagley Santa Claus George Nightingale Montana Power Company Elk’s Hall Dillon Lodge No

Federal Building to Get New Dress

Postmaster Harry Andrus calls for bids to redecorate the Dillon post office building. Blank bids may be received from postmasters and must be turned in before January 14. Walls and woodwork are to be repainted.

Federal Harry Andrus Dillon Post Office Andrus

Death of Walter S. Brown and Guy McDonald in Salmon

Mr and Mrs Fred Woodside and Mr and Mrs J B Mulkey traveled to Salmon Idaho on Thursday for the funerals of Walter S Brown and Guy McDonald nephews of Mr Mulkey. The men left surviving wives who are cousins of Mrs Woodside and each left children. Burial was in Salmon.

Fred Woodside J. B. Mulkey Salmon Idaho Walter S. Brown Guy McDonald Mulkey Woodside Salmon Thursday

Beavers Fall 40 36 to Idaho City Hoops

Dillon Beavers push Sugarbeeters to the limit in a close 40 to 36 defeat. Idaho City led 21 15 at halftime before Dillon surged late to narrow the gap.

Beavers Idaho City Dillon Beavers Sugar City Idaho Sugarbeeters Idahoanes

Blue Bird Club Hosts Christmas Party with Gift Exchange

The Blue Bird club was entertained by Mrs. Harry Williams Monday evening at 7 o'clock. It was the club's Christmas party and there was an exchange of gifts.

Blue ‘Bird Club Harry Williams

Grand Master Orr Installs Montana Masons in Helena

John T. Orr grand master of the Montana A F and A M left Friday for Helena where he acted as installing officer for the newly elected officers of the Masonic lodge in the Capitol City Saturday evening the installation took place with Judge Jefferson Island? named among attendees.

John T. Orr Grand Lodge of Montana A. F A. M Helena Masonic Lodge Capitol Masonic Jefferson Aslarid

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M. J. Murphy Wisdom Dan Piconhe Reichle Catherine Finnegan Albert Smith Twin Bridges Warren Hughes Gerry Geiger Medicine Lodge Marion Pyeatt Los Angeles Wilford Willey Mrs W. B. Willey Mary Tello Lois Columbia, Mo Jessie Moore A. S. Johnson Pasadena Calif June California Jennie Sharon Sharon Jack Roberts Barrett Hospital J. F. Schindler Tom Warner B. Jerome Arthur Staudenmeyer Frank Cabbage Hilger, Mont Violet Eastman Helena High School LeRoy Owens S. Bicycle John Collins Herman Schwab Kremlin Mont Dougan Luebben T. 5. Leubben Kemper Military School Booneville, MO Harold Wheat Mary Dawn Warner Helen Anderson Chi Omega, Social Sorority Howard Morse Stanford University Agnes I. Garrison of Lima Nelson Maxwell Jackie Mary Jo Great Falls Mrs. Maxwell William Cushing Frank Thompson Willow Creek Clyde Sewell William Bergeson The O. A. Bergeson R. E. Foster George Roberts Walter Foster Irene Foley Beaverhead National Forests Wise Floyd Kenison Sheep Creek Susan Findling Nick Deleon Katherine Keenan Ray Willey Ray Myers Bozeman Wayne Myers Alec Armoyer Phil Giudici Matthew Reis el Paso, Texas Raymond Mrs. Norman Giles Carl Buhrer Olympia, Wash Mina Buhrer Mrs. E. L. Burles Elmer Selway Horse Prairie Robert Gregg Moore R. M. Gregg Milo Long Clara Plant Camp Murray, Wash Ralph C. Drake Ogden, Utah Mrs. Nile Jones Marguerite Gaddie Dewey Marchesseau Polaris Florence Daly J. J. Brown Daly Brown John Daniels Idaho Falls Hester Hamilton Portland George Opp Big Hole Basin Holkhorn Hot Springs Warren Stone, Jr Wallace, Idaho W. M. Stone Edwin Anderson San Francisco John Anderson Ralph Huntley Carlos Hayes Manse Society C. E Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Accounting and Tribune Book Store Lars Kalsta Harry Collinson D. L. Johnson Kay Wheat Tom Carney Robert Forsgren Bob Holloran Malta L. M. Holloran Celia Wilson Navy Department London Wearug Eiay Alent Blue Bird, Club Grand Master
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