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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
1
Millage levies show an overall tax reduction of 268,169 over 1984 with statewide levels near unchanged except cities and towns. State, county, and school levies fall while cities and towns rise. total county levy down 98,123 as assessed value drops to 4,724,927.
Lima is the only Montana location named in a recent bulletin for a postmaster examination. The annual salary for the office is listed at 1100 dollars. Details on the competitive exam are available from the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington and from the Dillon post office local secretary.
Beaverhead post holds its first Legion meeting of the year at city hall Thursday at 8 pm with advance membership showing about 100 dues paid by December 31. Plans include a Lima Washington's Birthday dance and other activities. a Lima couple Eugene Trautwine and Beatrice Marcotte received a marriage license Wednesday morning.
Residents of Dillom and nearby areas will hold a birthday ball for President Roosevelt at the city hall auditorium. W. M. Stone chairs the dance with Dean's and Don's orchestras providing music. Sixty percent of profits go to St Vincent's Hospital Billings for rehabilitating children with infantile paralysis. the rest supports the Warm Springs Foundation and the national headquarters.
Sheriff James McCollum reports a notable increase in vehicle registrations in Beaverhead County for 1935. At year end 1935, 1,608 passenger cars and 556 trucks were licensed, up from 1,419 cars and 422 trucks in 1934, with Beaverhead ranking 27th for cars and 80th for trucks in the state.
Dora Smith was installed as guard ian neighbor of Hollywood Circle by the Neighbors of Woodcraft at the I O O F hall. Installing officer Helen Talent led the ceremony. New terms included Gertrude Lyon Bertha Cardinale Nellie Murphy Jessie Smith Mable Crichton Ethel Johnson Florence Hughes Tula Barry Mary I Farrell Eisther Stanfield Belva Frederickson Blanche Haynes Nellie Nelson Emma Knox Berniece Metlen Louise Hicuston and physicians Dr G L Routledge Dr F M Poindexter and Dr W H Stephan. A program followed with vocal solos acrobatic dance and piano before refreshments.
Cecil W. Carr aged 48 died in Helena following a brief pneumonia illness. A Michigan native, he lived in Dillon as a carpenter and ranch hand for five years. Survived by a Wyoming brother and a South Dakota sister. Funeral held at Brundage chapel with Rev. J. A. Meeke officiating and interment at Mountain View. Miss Christine Jaken of Wideaux wed H. W. Sparky Rodgers at St James Episcopal Church.
Ed Reece remains at his Kentucky avenue home recuperating from injuries suffered last Monday while working on the state highway. He is described as a brother of Mrs. Roy Selway of this city. Miss Adelaide Gethaus departed Wednesday for Seattle and other coast cities for a one month vacation with relatives and friends.
Forest crews under District Ranger S M Lukens and Foreman James Morrison begin clearing insect killed timber at Elkhorn Hot Springs to reduce fire hazard protect campers and improve scenery. The work will use Jackson ERA crews with timber reused as poles posts and free fuel wood offered to locals.
The first winter quarter assembly opened with class meetings and an upcoming address by President Sheldon E. Davis. Registration reached 3820 on Tuesday, with more students registering later, signaling a slight rise from last year’s 388.
Royal Neighbors of America Beaverhead Camp 10 066 will install newly elected officers for 1936 on January 9 at 8 pm in the I O F hall. List includes Oracle Oracle Gertrude Lyon Rose O Donnell past Oracle Florence Hughes recorder Wilma Hollaran receiver Marie Coppin marshal Nellie Lanner assistant marshal Mary Dagger inner sentinel Fay Lasich outer sentinel Emily Webster three year manager T F ONeill two year manager Inez Morrison one year manager Marion De Ladd musician Lucille Hartwig. Appointive officers listed. refreshments served by Neighbors Weight and Hartwig. juveniles meet at 6 80.
County nurse Luella Stickney asks residents to donate trimming bias tape linen pique worn dresses and old silk or velvet for the Red Cross sewing room. Deliver items to the sewing room at 120 North Idaho street.
Patrick E. Tourney, 26, a popular Jackson barber long associated with Montana, was found dead this morning on the floor of a Jackson beer parlor. A .88 caliber pistol and an empty shell lay nearby, with officials ruling a self-inflicted death and an inquest unnecessary. Survivors include his father in Butte and mother in Los Angeles. motive remains unclear with possibilities of accidental self-harm. The scene, accessed via a rear door break in, was investigated by Sheriff McCollum. funeral arrangements have not been made.
At a Mizpah chapter Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic hall Friday night Mrs. Elfreda Woodside was installed as worthy matron with Fred Woodside as worthy patron. New officers include Mrs. Mary Curry associate matron Dr. R. D. Curry associate patron, and others. Elizabeth Luebben installed as grand matron. A friendship party followed with solos by Marjorie Stevenson and J C Jeppson and a talk on friendship by Ceile Best.
Representative from Economy Optical Parlor will be in Dillon at the Andrus Hotel on Wednesday to test eyes and fit up to date glasses. No charge for testing. Monty Burdick of Bannack was in Dillon as a business visitor Tuesday.
Dr. R. E. Albright gave a year in review for 1934 and 1935 at the Dillon Rotary Club. Discussion covered Germany’s rise under Hitler, the Italo Ethiopians clash, and the League of Nations efforts toward peace, with ongoing county fair considerations and next commissioners meeting.
Fred Kerr a longtime worker at Dilon implement company fell in the basement this morning and fractured his knee. He received emergency treatment on site and was later taken to a Butte hospital for possible extended confinement.
Dillom residents joined Maidison boosters in Twin Bridges area to back state water conservation dams on the Ruby river and at Point of Rocks. Whitehall talks by O Donnell and Fabrick drew strong backing, with Dillon supporters pledging active help and ranchers already pledging 2000 acres for irrigation benefits.
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