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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
5
Fragmentary notes show Mrs Toe Birrer of Dell shopped in Dillon on Friday. Otto Schulz and Sheridan were visitors in the city on Thursday.
Dillon residents and visitors fill the week with gatherings and travel. Mrs Elmer Devaney hosts a gathering Tuesday evening. Otto Schulz of Sheridan visited Dillon. Armstead and Dillon locals travel for errands, visits, and hospital news. The P N G club and Methodist Men meet, and luminaries attend the Governor's ball in Helena. several families report travel to Rome, Pasadena, and Twin Bridges.
Mr and Mrs Harry McMannis welcomed a baby girl born on Tuesday at Barrett hospital. Mr and Mrs James P Coleman announced the birth of a daughter Wednesday at Barrett hospital. Mr Coleman serves as commanding officer of the local CCC camp.
New officers take duties at the next St. Rose guild meeting at 3:30 Thursday afternoon in the guild hall. It will be a no-hostess meeting. Mrs. Fred Kerr is president, Mrs. John Coppin vice president, and Mrs. Joe Fuller secretary-treasurer.
An event is announced to honor Miss Mary Lyle Innes former city grade teacher who retired in June last year A program is planned by the Parent Teacher association and the community is invited to attend the eight o clock meeting in the primary building for her service to the school and city.
Leif Erickson of Sidney has assumed his post as associate justice of the state supreme court and sits on cases. He succeeds Ralph J. Anderson of Lewistown, whose six year term ended. Howard A. Johnson of Butte is the new chief justice, taking office shortly before year’s start.
Diana Rebekahs held a ceremony to install officers at the Odd Fellows hall with Ruth Ann Dart officiating and Catherine Murphy assisting. Elected officers included Martha Quackenbush as noble grand and Wilma Holloran as vice noble grand, with a full slate of secretary, treasurer, guardian, conductress, musician, and supporters named.
Montana highway patrol issued summonses last week to Seymour Walker of Dillon for improper passing and to Porter Witt of Spokane Washington for operating a truck with improper clearance lights. Walker must appear before Judge Opp on Jan 16 and Witt before Judge Louis Stahl on Jan 16 after posting a $5 bond.
Gilbert Hilde attended a Montana Wyoming convention in Billings and earned the company cap for issuing more policies in Montana during 1938. He was chosen as a delegate to the national convention in Atlantic City May 25 26. Hilde has resided in Dillon since July, coming from Glasgow and is a graduate of the University of Montana.
The Ellen May guild rules announce a Thursday meeting at Mrs. James McCollum’s home at 4 o’clock. Mrs. Stella Bierrum and Miss Ottilie Brauer will co host and lead devotionals on stewardship. Mrs. Lester Bourquin will review the chapter The Ministry of Healing from Moving Millions. Members and interested parties are invited to attend. words from China will be read.
George Watson, 67, inmate at the county farm north of Dillon, died Monday. Born March 31, 1871 in Buffalo, he had spent several years at the farm. No known relatives survive.
For local hauling services contact Farrell Transfer by phone 226 for quick, reliable moves.
Nell Doyle former Beaverhead county superintendent married Sigurd Norheim of Monida at Holy Rosary church Bozeman Rev Father J J O Kennedy officiated Isabel Doyle sister of the bride and Joe Roe of Armstead attended The couple plan to reside on a Centennial valley cattle ranch after a California honeymoon
J W Finsley a former Jackson rancher and Beaverhead resident is hospitalized in Missoula after being gored by a bull on his dairy farm near Missoula. He sustained four broken ribs and a broken leg. His niece Mrs George Dart left for Missoula to visit him. Finsley moved to Missoula about five years ago from the Big Hole basin.
Mrs Elizabeth Luebben was elected president for the ensuing year at the Dillon Daughters of the Nile sewing club meeting held Wednesday afternoon. New officers include Mrs Sarah Poin dexter as vice president, Mrs Ruth E Dart as recorder treasurer, and Mrs Elfreda Woodside as corresponding recorder. The gathering took place at Miss Clara Plant home with Mrs John Holm as hostess.
At last week's meeting the Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers for the new year. Mrs Ted Oliver is president while Mrs Dysart Gowan serves as vice president. Marie Carlson is secretary and Chris Bay treasurer.
A son was born December 30 to Mr. and Mrs. G H Bostwick at Barrett hospital.
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will hold a city hall meeting Thursday night for routine business and to choose delegates for the Mining district meeting in Butte on Jan 25. The Butte post has asked for a large local delegation.
Beaver unit notes show girls starting activity points with the American flag lesson. Next meeting will cover the Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful. Miss Innes presents Andrew Carnegie life as part of community service study.
Douglass H. Thomas of Dillon, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas, advances to manager of the Helena exchange for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph. A Beaverhead county high school and University of Montana graduate, he served as sales representative in Great Falls since 1934 and led local junior chamber activities. He assumed the post January 3.
Robert Wright highway patrolman says the deadline for purchasing new auto licenses is January 31 and Lou Boedecker will require all vehicles on the highway to display the new licenses by February 1 or prove they have been ordered. No extensions are anticipated. Licenses are issued at the county treasurer's office at the same rate as last year.
Announcement today of the marriage of Russ Underwood, son of Mrs. Sadie Underwood of Dillon, to Miss May Elsehagen of Missoula, in Seattle Washington on New Year's Day at University church. Underwood grew up in Dillon and is a Beaverhead County High School graduate. They will reside in Missoula where he works as a tally clerk at Fort Missoula.
Section One of the Better Homes club met with Mrs. H. M. Miller on Wednesday afternoon January 11 at 219 Railroad Avenue. Meeting began at one o'clock.
The Dillon post office reported record December receipts rising by 444 dollars from the previous year. Postmaster Harry Andrus attributed the surge to heavy Christmas mail and stamp sales with 15,261 first class items processed on December 23, and other peak days including December 20 and 21.
Installation of new officers will occur at the next regular Royal Neighbors meeting in the I O O F hall. Mrs Gertrude Lyon will be installing officer with Mrs Helen Talent as ceremonial marshal.
Dillon Chamber of Commerce board members met at the secretary office to plan a better business campaign. The membership committee led by C. A. Bechler, with G. D. Combes, W. L. Irvine, Harold Warner and Paul Temple, was tasked to prepare plans for the campaign. Harold Warner presided in R. M. Barrett's absence.
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