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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1927
Page
4
The Dillon Tribune notes weekly Friday publication by Tomd. Caverly in Dillon Montana. The American Press Association serves as foreign advertising representative for the paper.
The fragment notes the designation of material to be sent via the postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
Senator Beveridge questions if the primary system causes corruption and high costs while Mr Vare Col Smith defend the old convention system. The Indiana battle over repealing the primary intensifies as Beveridge vows to back the primary again.
President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg reaffirm the United States will promptly deploy marines and warships to Nicaragua to safeguard lives and property of citizens. The policy links to canal interests, a naval base, and the 1923 treaty, asserting Monroe Doctrine rights and national sovereignty against any hostile overthrow.
The Butte Miner contemplates launching an evening edition, while business leaders doubt the need for a second such newspaper. The Butte Post is praised for strong coverage and wide circulation, and the proposed move, alongside long time Clark family influence, could affect local press prestige.
Beaverhead county readers urged to fix the fair grounds to accommodate baseball along with horse racing and rodeos. A Dillon business leader cited another Idaho county that funded affordable improvements to enable multiple events, suggesting the grounds could raise funds by charging a nominal gate for each game during summer and fall.
The Tribune calendar lists events from January 7 to January 20 including dances at Hartwig and public library Shakespeare club meetings, Northside Country Club entertainment, Rotary Ladies Night, Epworth League, Woodcraft TM, Ladies Aid at the Methodist church, Diana Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows, Grizzly Pioneer club at the Methodist church, and MansC society entertaining Miss Anna Patterson.
The Dillon Bowling Alley opened in the Bishop building on Tuesday evening and has attracted amply skilled bowlers. Manager Emery Smith says the facility is in excellent shape and comparable to the state's best. A meeting will form teams for winter competition, with daily operations starting at 8 o clock.
Senior boys plan to attend the annual vocational congress in Bozeman with funds from a $37.50 balance, Rotary and Boys' club donations, a Jan 28 dance, and theater show proceeds from Jan 20 21. The Hartwig theater film Behind the Front starring Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton will fundraiser, while the congress on Jan 31 Feb 1 offers lectures by professionals to guide futures. A 4 H stock-judging team may join from the agricultural department. Community donations are urged to cover travel and attendance costs.
Shelby Pan-Canadian Oil announces a new well project in the area following the success of a recently completed hole. The company aims to expand operations and boost local production with the new development.
Mrs A L Anderson hosted the Needle club Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Robert Albright Mrs Albright Si Mrs Charles Henry and Mrs Comfort of Twin Bridges. An enjoyable afternoon was spent.
The Neighborhood Club of Armstead will host a dance on the evening of January 22 to raise money for folding chairs for community use. A home cooked dinner will be served by club women and a white elephant sale will be held in connection with the event.
Mrs T E Gilbert hosted two bridge luncheon gatherings on Monday and Wednesday afternoons this week at her South Pacific Street residence with guests Mrs D A Galt and Mrs Howard Morse attending.
A group of friends gathered Monday evening at Mr and Mrs Anson Baxter s South Rifle street home for dinner followed by pinochle with three tables in play.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Patrick hosted a pinochle gathering at the Scully residence on Rife street. Mrs C T Magnus captured the high score while Mrs Camas Nelson earned the low. Three tables participated in the game.
The St James guild will be entertained Thursday by Mrs Wilbur Gilbert and Mrs Alfred Cashmore at the Gilbert home on Rife street.
The St Rose Catholic church choir hosted a Sunday dinner for members on January 9 with seating for 12. The Shakespeare Club also plans a January 15 meeting featuring a performance of Dubbuk by Ansky, presented by Miss Carson.
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 3 20 Tuesday January 18 in the high school gymnasium instead of the training school. The program includes Coach B J Gunderson talking on athletics and Mrs F D Willis speaking on effort grades, plus a PTA double quartet selection and Miss Allie Keith addressing on social topics.
Members urged to attend a meeting led by Principal A. T. Peterson to cover general requirements. All dues should be paid at this meeting to ensure timely remittance to the state office amid expected large attendance.
The annual parish supper drew a record crowd for the year in review. After dinner Mrs. F. D. Willis led singing and department reports were read. T. D. Olmsted was elected senior warden and Dr. W. H. Stephan junior warden. Vestrymen named were George Webber, Richard Price, Dr. H. F. Best, Howard Morse, and J. F. McBain. The church reported meeting all obligations for 1925 with substantial treasury balances.
A Dillon Rotary Club meeting Wednesday evening featured a patriotic principal paper by Rev. F.X. Leschner. A. Potts served as chairman and announced the upcoming Ladies Night event for next Tuesday.
Father Leschner's style presented the origin and development of the United States along constitutional lines. Rotary plans discussed for the wives and ladies banquet at the guild hall next Tuesday evening with St. James guild serving. C. T. Magnus will head arrangements. Regular Rotary meetings switch to noon after next week.
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is ideal for elderly people because it contains no chloroform or opiates. It is mildly laxative and soothing, stopping coughs and throat irritation including lingering and night coughs. Potts the Druggist advertises this product.
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