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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1940
Page
5
A Dillon oriented roundup lists Mr and Mrs Jack Deputy Mrs Anna Frazer of Melrose and many locals visiting relatives or shopping in Dillon including E B Long Lima and Pete Stephanie. Names include Wallace Wilmot George Hildreth and Miss Ruth Deputy with Dr H H Scarborough announcing eye exams at the Andrus hotel January 5 and 6.
Miss Jessie L Duboc hosted the Beaverhead chapter D A R monthly meeting at Miss Clara Plants home on Tuesday Jan 2 The informal program covered migratory and summer resident birds with a list of 14 species compiled by Mrs W B Willey including red shafted flicker shrike black capped chickadee mountain chickadee junco marsh hawk goshawk Bohemian waxwing robin horned lark Hepburn Leucosticti magpie song sparrow and English sparrow She suggested suet and crumbs to attract birds for observation.
Fred Hale brother in law of Mrs Harris Opp was buried at Fontana California on December 23. He was a former Dillon resident who worked for a local laundry for years and was married to Miss Marjorie Conger. A son survives him. He died December 19 in Fontana from a heart attack.
Dhe Dillon chapter of the Order of DeMolay hosted a smoker Thursday at 8 o clock in the Masonic hall. All Masons DeMolays and friends were invited. A program featured moving pictures by Elmo Winn and refreshments. Committees included Warren Temple Bill George Dave Curry Charles Schroeder and Warren Stone advisor.
Friends gathered at the Webster ranch south of Dillon for a surprise celebration on their 25th wedding anniversary. A mock wedding ceremony featured the couple as principals and pinochle games crowned George Stephanatz and Addie Morrison for score awards. The couple, married in Dillon on December 30, 1914, enjoyed refreshments at the end of the evening.
Birch Creek Civilian Conservation camp held a Christmas dinner for Dillon residents and civic leaders. Lt William J Lee and educational advisor A Williamson organized events in Major Kelly's absence. Guests included Harold Warner family Lorraine McGrath Katherine Mooney Clarence Wall and William Waugh. After the dinner, youths from the camp performed an impromptu Christmas program.
Miss Bertie Mathews reports first-day plate sales totaling just over a hundred sets. 108 passenger car licenses, 36 trucks, and 9 trailers issued. John Orr Jr. won Beaverhead county's No. 1 car plate after waiting since 7:30 AM. Everett Dingley took the first truck license. Officials urged motorists to have vehicles assessed before applying at the treasurer's office.
Montana produced 79 415 gallons of ice cream in November a gain of 23 418 gallons or 42 percent over the same month last year according to B F Thraillkill chief of the dairy division Butter output weighed 829 638 pounds a 6 percent rise over November 1938 level
Senator B K Wheeler told the Helena Chamber of Commerce he will push to have the federal assay office re established in Helena and, if needed, introduce the required legislation at the next Congress. Montana mining groups have endorsed the move after the service was discontinued years ago and the building sold to a Helena individual.
Butte Montana December 28 WPA director Mrs Annabel Edinger announced the establishment of 42 branches of the WPA statewide library in as many towns. The program aims to provide reading material to remote areas lacking library service.
Diana Rebekah lodge to meet at 8 o clock Thursday evening at the I O O F hall. Initiation scheduled and refreshments to be served by the January committee including Mrs. Bertha Cardinale and Mrs. Lucia Bostwick.
Western Homes Foundation offers the Wayman two floor plan from the Homes of Economy branch for incomes $1,000 to $1,500 per year. The basementless Wayman covers 6,300 feet with six exteriors, three shown. Estimated cost exceeds $2,000 at the high end. FHA loans may aid buyers with equity and good credit in obtaining a Wayman build. Further information available from Western Homes Foundation Box 214 Helena Montana.
Mrs George Gosman Mrs F G Lyon Mrs Paul Temple Mrs Sam Cardinale and Mrs HM Warner attended an Eight and Forty club meeting in Butte Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Fred Lehn assisted by Mrs Joseph Richards. The next meeting is scheduled for Tae 6.
Mrs. T. Lee McCracken announced the Manse society meeting is postponed from Thursday to Friday afternoon. The session will be held January 5 at the McCracken residence.
Mrs Lée McCracken will entertain the Presbyterian Manse Society at her home Thursday afternoon.
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