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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
5
Church notes announce a Lutheran choir practice scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. Mr and Mrs Ed Roe of Bedrock visit Dillon on Wednesday.
A Dillon column notes Charles Henry’s business trip to Butte, Miss Sophia Guyaz’s visit from Armstead, and several local residents traveling or visiting Dillon. Highlights include performances, church news, and civic visits from Armstead, Lima, Grant, Dell, and nearby towns.
Mrs Alvin Jones entertained the Entre Nous bridge club Friday evening. After bridge a lunch was served. Mrs Walter Foster and Mrs Ralph McFadden received the score awards of the evening.
Mr and Mrs Louis Bitterlie entertained the Yo Yo club Saturday evening at their home Two tables of pinochle were in play after which a tasty lunch was served.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clemon hosted the Busy Bee club at Miss Clara Plant's home for a 1 30 luncheon on Tuesday January 11. Mrs. Howard Jones of Melrose visited Dillon on Saturday.
The Business and Professional Women group meets Wednesday at 6:45 for their annual dinner under the Health committee. Members should send or bring in any books or pictures they have for submission.
American Legion Auxiliary members held a meeting Monday evening at the city hall. After the business session, the legislative committee led by Mrs. George Gosman and others entertained the group at the Andrus cafe.
The Dorcas society of the First Lutheran church met Wednesday afternoon at Miss Maysel Mallon’s home. After a brief business session they discussed plans for the mothers and daughters banquet and then enjoyed a tasty lunch.
Members of the Better Homes club were hosted by Mrs. W. R. Gordon on a Wednesday afternoon. Lunch was served by Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Ralph Liggett, and Mrs. Clifford Barry as joint hostesses.
A 7 15 bridge dinner for Pan Hellenic was served at the Clara Plant home. Hostesses were Mrs James McCollum Mrs Theodore McFadden and Miss Katherine Kellett. Prizes went to Mrs C G O Evelyn for high score and Miss Jean Ballard for low.
A St Rosé guild plans a card party with members set to attend. Details about date and location are not fully visible in the readable text.
On Monday afternoon the Homemakers Club met at Mrs. K D Flock's home for a brief business session and a lesson in Swedish weaving after a delicious dessert. Hostesses were Mrs. Flock Mrs. Dysart Gowen and Mrs. Robert Wright. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Alvin Jones with Mrs. W W Hawkins and Mrs. C G D Evelyn as co hosts.
Mr and Mrs Dysart Gowen hosted a delightful Friday evening for Mrs Mary Hastings of Los Angeles who has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs N P Christiansen. The night featured card games and a midnight lunch with guests including Mr and Mrs Norman Kenry Mr and Mrs Joe Wedum and Mr and Mrs K D Flock.
Mrs. T Lee McCracken hosted the Manse Society of the Presbyterian church’s Thursday gathering. Election of officers was the main order of business with Mrs. William Welborn chosen president, Mrs. Harry Graves and Mrs. Phillip Colton as first and second vice presidents, Mrs. Earl Opp as secretary, and Mrs. T Lee McCracken as treasurer.
Members of the B and B pinochle club played five tables of pinochle at the Albers ranch. Mrs. H. M. Miller won high score among ladies while Mike Lauterbach topped the men. A lunch followed. The next meeting will be at the Morrison home on Friday evening, January 21.
Riverside Social club held its annual dinner and card party Friday January 7 at Mrs. Harry Tash residence. Eight tables of pinochle were played with ladies high scores awarded to Mrs. Bessie Banning Mrs. Victor Carrigan and Mrs. Peter J. Peterson and top men were Ralph Smith Kenneth Smith and John Rowett. A musical program featured piano violin and saxophone with Barbara Jean Tash Junior Tash Don Shaffner Ted LeVerne and Elmer Peterson performing.
Mrs. Robert Gregg and Mrs. J G Wyant will host the Baptist Ladies Aid at 703 S Atlantic Thursday afternoon.
A Royal Neighbors gathering will be held Thursday at 8 o'clock in the I O O F hall. The planned shower for Mrs Joe Mautz is canceled due to illness. Refreshments will be served. Juniors meet at 6 30.
Plans by the House Council of the Normal College led by Miss Ruth Gardiner of Kalispell confirm an annual coed prom to be held Saturday evening. All college women are invited.
Ethel Roe Koontz and George Leon ard Childs of Dillon were married last week by Leslie H. Smith, presiding elder, at the Smith home on Washington street. The bride is the daughter of Roy Koontz and wife of Beaverhead valley ranchers. The groom is the son of Alfred Childs and wife. Attendants were Harry Koontz and Adella Smith.
Miss Hellen L Rogney of Bozeman and Wilber L Squires of Dillon wed in a quiet morning ceremony at the Squires home officiated by Rev. J A Meeke. Bridesmaid Louise Davison and best man Waldron Boger attended. reception at Miss Clara Plant's followed.
Charles Roland Selway of Dillon has been approved for enlistment in the United States Navy per Salt Lake recruiting officer. He will be called for enlistment when the Navy department designates this district's quota is needed.
Arnold Clair, music instructor at the Normal college, attended a Helena conference of music supervisors called by Miss Minerva Bennett. The meeting aimed to systematize music courses of study with representatives from six state higher education institutions.
On January 5, 1938, Martha Kaye Stroeder records a classroom session where students sang two songs and completed a memory test. After about 15 to 20 minutes they were asked to memorize a topic, a story was read by Miss Fuller, and then the class was dismissed.
Thursday afternoon at 4 30 Miss Elizabeth Shotwell and Miss Eunice Miller entertain Ellen May guild members at Miss Shotwell's home. Mrs T Lee McCracken leads devotionals and Mrs Margaret Hollensteiner reports on Rebuilding Rural America chapter seven. A working rehearsal of I Trouble will be given by guild members. A buffet supper will be served.
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran church will hold its annual meeting on Thursday at the church. A Lutheran choir rehearsal is scheduled for the evening at 7 00 o clock.
The Baptist Men's Club convened January 10 at 7 pm at the parsonage for dinner. Ralph McFadden of Normal College spoke on music. Final practice for the program Our Missionary Heritage was presented at the church on January 16.
Itonly a brief note on a warm spell draws locals outside. Yesterday residents headed to Dillon and nearby spots to play golf at the Country Club and to try a trap shoot at Butte, with more than a dozen golfers enjoying the course during the day.
Beavers trailed at halftime but surged in the first half with both teams using reserves. Earl Fairbanks scored four field goals and four free throws to lead with 16 points, Cashmore had 11, while visiting J. Grant from Twin Bridges led opponents with seven.
Ranchers report a herd of about 50 elk feeding in Devil's Hole near the Sira ranch west of Melrose. The elk typically winter on rock slopes between the Sira ranch and Wise River.
Arthur Christensen was elected president of the high school student association. Candidates for vice president were Don Wheat William Tower Floyd Pahnish and Elizabeth Wilkinson. Ruth Deputy was elected secretary.
The First Lutheran church held its annual meeting on Monday evening January 10 with Rev. A W Nelson presiding. Financial reports showed gains across departments and notable progress. Elected officers include Mrs Tom Pyeatt secretary N P Christiansen treasurer and Jens Bay trustee for a three year term. Rev A W Nelson named Sunday school superintendent with Mrs T Oliver and Mrs A W Nelson as Dorcas society sponsors.
Harry Burt of Butte pleaded not guilty to burglary of the Pheasant and was bound over to district court after arraignment in justice court. Pete Burt of Butte received extra time to obtain counsel before pleading.
Miss Kathryne Van Noy, formerly of the Normal college training school, is joint author of a new children's book Through the Year. Other authors are George Willard Frasier, president of the State Teachers College at Greeley Colorado, and Helen Dolman. The book has become the college library's property. Van Noy served on the training school staff from 1928 to 1932.
Nine pledges have been initiated into the Gargoyle club the Normal college dramatic society. After the initiation ceremony the group enjoyed a social hour at the home of President and Mrs. Sheldon E. Davis. Read names: Alma Olsen Erwin Christensen Dillon Emma Lovinger Fort Benton Lucille Peck Malta Margaret McLeod Butte Winifred Lanagan Big Timber Audrey Paulsen Great Falls Helen Sprout Ennis James Brockbank Stanford.
Administrator I M Brandford of the State Welfare board announced that set en policy changes were approved. The statement outlined new guidelines and anticipated impacts on social services and funding.
The Birch Creek CCC reports 1937 accomplishments to forest supervisor W B Willey. Completed 11 miles of fences 5 auto passes 7 pole gates 1614 miles of ground telephone line and 15 miles of metallic line on Dillon Jackson. Road work included 11.4 miles cleared and bulldozed 13 miles rebuilt 6.8 miles of trail built 99 miles maintained.
Mayor D A Galt issues a strong warning that driving cars on the municipal rink ice will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Automobiles have driven onto the ice, cracking it and hindering repairs to restore a good skating surface.
A new strike at the Shafer mine on French creek above Argenta halts unemployment there. Two shifts with 30 men remain at work delivering about 100 tons daily at around 70 dollars per ton. I B Mining Company operates the mine with Roy Jackson in charge and Orin Pilon handling ore hauling to the I B mill at Bannack. Two compressors are active and more expected.
Dillon's Beaverhead delegation attended the Jackson Day dinner at the Finlen hotel in Butte on Saturday night. About 200 Democrats from five western Montana counties were present. Havre attorney Arthur F. Lamey spoke, with Dillon participants including C. E. Blinn, H. E. Andrus, Warren Stone, James E. Kelly, W. B. Hartwig, C. A. Bechler, Norman Giles, and Mr. and Mrs. George Metlen.
A brief Dillon Elks lodge meeting Tuesday announced postponement of the Elks Old Timers Night due to Central basketball in Dillon. Several Vibers had hoped to attend but the event was moved to a later date.
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