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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
1
The Beaverhead county region hears changing versions of a legendary buried treasure tale linked to prospector camps and outlaws. Readers are invited to share their versions as the story continues to intrigue locals amid concerns about its possible factual roots.
Commencement exercises were held Thursday at the normal training school for a class of 29 eighth grade graduates. The program featured an orchestra pro cessional directed by L A Gregory and services conducted by Rev H N Tragitt and Rev R O Shannon. Diplomas were conferred by Leonard Eliel with Superintendent Charles Henry presenting the class.
The semi annual D P S Paper from the training school is dedicated to Leonard Eliel, longtime Dillon school board chairman for 25 years and former mayor. Pupils praise his 20 years as chair and his role in keeping Dillon among Montana’s leading educational communities. Known as the “Daddy of Dillon,” he is celebrated as a pioneer merchant who helped attract the railroad.
A Tribune reprint recalls a male club debate on the bustle. Baldheaded members argue against estheticists, a live bustle disrupts the room, and chaos ends with a secretary noting growing membership and an empty treasury as funds are raised.
A large Dillon turnout plans the midwinter special to Los Angeles with four trains as part of Train No 32. Eight standard sleepers and two dining cars per train, plus an observation car, will depart Saturday night and arrive in Dillon around 10:30 PM January 19. Each train will be personally conducted and tickets are available through H. B. Baumberger, local agent.
Beaverhead County High School students present Her Temporary Husband as their annual mid year play with rehearsals under Miss Olive Scholz. Leading roles go to Ethel Jean Davis and Major Dan Sie. cast includes Jane Herndon Bert Orr Frank Hazel Baker Jr. and Walter Brundage. The performance is set for early next month.
Baptist ladies held their first social meeting of the year at Mrs. E. Fairbanks home 304 South Washington with a musical program by Mrs Jeppson and Mrs Warner. Officers installed include President Mrs W C Jennings and other officers for 1929.
The Beaver head Fur farm north of town enters its second year with 40 pairs of adult foxes and 84 healthy pups. Managed by Frank Mooney and Roy Forrester, with A. T. Peterson as owner, the operation is praised for modern equipment and strong national reputation after a two week expert survey from Prince Edward Island.
Officers were elected at a Wednesday meeting. Fielding Graves named senior patrol leader and William Bates scribe while William Hartwig became bugler. Wolf patrol leaders Waldron Boger and Bobby Erwin. Hawk patrol leaders W G Gilbert Jr and Chester Gilbert. Snake patrol leader Charles McGehn. Fox patrol leader William Bates with Edward Simons as assistant.
Installation of officers for the Dillon camp of Modern Woodmen of America was held at the Odd Fellows hall. M. A. Brown was installed as counselor with Fy Sorenson as worthy advisor, J. F. Kerr as banker, N. P. Christiansen clerk, Frank Lasich escort, Tom Pinkerton Jr. watchman, J. F Spehar trustee for three years, under installing officer A. E. Adams and escort A. C. Hanneman. A luncheon followed the meeting.
Mrs T Ex Luebben pleasantly entertained the Needle Club at a 1 30 luncheon on Wednesday afternoon.
The Beaverhead jury convicted Al Snowden of manslaughter in the death of Lima shoemaker Samuel Bates after a three day trial. The verdict followed testimony from Latham Beck and Ed Beck, with autopsy by Drs Ford and Walker and sentencing set for the next morning.
Dillon residents woke to a loud fire siren early Friday as flames roared in an alley behind Montana Auto Supply. The coal shed behind the Martin dwelling on South Idaho Street burned violently, nearly destroying the house of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tyro. a prowler believed to be seeking coal is suspected to have started the blaze.
Dillon members of the Order of the Rainbow held their regular election of officers at the Masonic temple. Miss Gertrude Price was elected worthy advisor with Miss Mildred Underwood as worthy associate advisor and Miss May Selway as Charity.
Faculty members invite former students and friends to a Friday gymnasium dance with an extensive social program and festive decorations. An entertaining program precedes the dance.
Mr and Mrs Walter Stamm entertained a group of friends at their Orr Street home Thursday evening. Pinochle provided the diversion after a perfectly appointed dinner.
Beavers led by Hignight with 22 points defeated Lima High 72 to 9 at Normal college gym. Foster scored 6 for Lima as the visitors fought hard in a game dominated by Beavers sturdy defense and sharpshooting by nearly all starters.
Dr. August T. Murray of Palo Alto California the Stanford University pastor and professor receives a university leave to travel East and serve at the Friends Meeting in Washington where President-elect and Mrs. Hoover will attend worship.
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