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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

5

Dillon area notices and obituaries include visits and births

Local residents and guests visit Dillon as Doings include out of town attendees at a sportsmen meeting. Birth of a son to Rev W J Loar and Mrs Loar in Spokane listed along with movements of several Dillon families. Obituary notes Edgar Derdal, 53, dies at Tom Foley ranch. no relatives.

W. J. Loar Spokane Dillon Edgar Derdal Tom Foley Bedrock Germany

Judge Rodgers Denies New Trial for Heaston

Judge Henry G. Rodgers in district court denied the motion for a new trial by defense attorney J. E. H. Kelly for William J. Heaston who was convicted of fatally shooting Joseph W. Potts of Wise River. Heaston was sentenced to life in the Montana state penitentiary with appeal plans to follow. pending appeal he remains in Beaverhead county jail.

William J. Heaston Joseph W. Potts Wise River Henry G. Rodgers J. E H. Kelly Rodgers Heaston Montana State Penitentiary Kelly State Supreme Court Heuston Beaverhead

Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Berg Christen Sen's Ranch

The Lutheran Ladies Aid will be entertained by Mrs Berg Christen sen at her ranch home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

Methodist Ladies Aid Clarence Axe Ed Farley Louis Schmittroch Lutheran Ladies Aid Berg Christensen

Williams attends Bozeman meeting and state agents gathering

Bernard Williams county agent departed Saturday for Bozeman to attend the Bozeman Production Credit association meeting on January 14 He also attended the ongoing annual state meeting of county agents.

Bernard Williams Bozeman Bozeman Production Credit Association

Jackson Man Injured In Wood-Splitting Accident

Lyston Dansie of Jackson severed the thumb of his right hand last week while splitting wood and an obstruction deflected the axe. He is the son in law of Martin Jackson county commissioner.

Lyston, Dansie Jackson Martin Jackson

Miss Innes Honored for Lifelong Teaching and Library Service

Dillon tribute lauds Miss Innes for decades of loyal service as teacher and librarian. William C. Bagley of Teachers College praises her deep knowledge of the city and its people, noting her model classrooms, training influence, and lasting impact on pupils and future educators.

Dillon Thnes Miss Innes

Dillon Ski Club Reorganizes in City Hall Meeting

The Dillon Ski Club reorganized Tuesday night at the city hall with plans for future meetings and ski tours. The first outing will be at Elkhorn Springs next Sunday with three Normal College students as instructors.

Dillon Ski Club Elkhorn Springs Bob Farmer Dick Tuttle Harold Dugan J. L. Mayland Chamber of Commerce Elkhorn Mayland Dave Williams K. D. Flock Fielding Graves

Parish Plans Repairs and Elects Officers at St James

The St James parish annual meeting outlined a repair program including new roofs for the guild hall and rectory. A I Cashmore elected senior warden. Fred Chapman re elected junior warden. Jennings Mayland elected treasurer. Warren Stone chosen clerk. Delegates nominated for the upcoming Montana bishop convention.

St. James’ Parish Guild Hall A. I. Cashmore H. F. Best Fred Chapman E. W. Bond Jennings Mayland Mayland Warren Stone Montana C. E. Blinn W. H. Stephan R. D

Legion Auxiliary invites Beaverhead unit to Butte meeting

Mrs G D Combes president of the American Legion Auxiliary Dillon has a invitation from Mining district No 6 at Butte for the unit to attend their January 21 gathering Delegates and alternates were elected at the last auxiliary meeting Mrs Combes Mrs H M Warner and Mrs pantie named delegates

G. D. Combes American Legion Auxiliary Dillon Butte

County Debt Dips as Bonds Repaid and Levy Shrinks

Records from the county clerk show a small remaining debt of 8858.79 as the sole outstanding balance. Bonds issued to support funding and high school projects were redeemed by June 1 1883, interest reduced from five to four percent, and interest on warrants largely eliminated through levy cash surpluses from July to November.

Albert S. Baker Bertie Mathews Clerk Baker Poor Fund Bridge Fund Fair Fund

Royal Neighbors Install New Officers At Meeting

New officers were installed by the Royal Neighbors at a Thursday meeting. Names include Marie Coppin oracle Rose ODonnell vice oracle Sydonia Houlbjerg chancellor Lucille Hartwig past oracle Wilma Holloran recorder Stella Hoffman receiver Nellie Sanner marshal Florence Hughes inner sentinel Emma Dragne outer sentinel Lucy Walters three year manager. Appointive officers Mary Molleur Faith Hazel Farrell Modesty Inez Morrison Endurance Florence Joy Unselfishness Lucia Bostwick Courage Cora Ellen Harms flag bearer Lucy Walters musician Mary Jaggers installed by proxy. Gertrude Lyon was installation officer with Helen Talent ceremonial marshal. Four candidates Catherine Hartwig Delores Spegar Lucy Walters Cora Ellen Harms. Refreshments followed.

Marie Coppin Oracle Rose O'Donnell Sydonia Houlbjerg Lucille Hartwig Wilma Holloran Stella Hoffman Nellie Sanner Florence Hughes Inner Sentinel Emma Drgane Outer Sentinel Lucy Walters Catherine Hartwig Delores Spegar Cora Ellen Harms

Bronc Rider Fined Fifty Dollars for Assault

Dakota Rose Morris of Armstead bronc rider and radio performer was found guilty of third degree assault by a justice court jury. Judge Louis Stahl presided as Morris faced charges of striking Peggy Coleman of Armstead. Verbal appeal notice given. Morris previously featured at South Dakota Black Hills and Cheyenne rodeos last summer.

Dakota Rose Morris Armstead Louis Stahl Peggy Coleman South Dakota Black Hills Cheyenne

Regular meeting of Diana Rebekah sledge Thursday

A regular meeting of Diana Rebekah sledge is scheduled for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The notice specifies the time for attendees to convene and discuss planned agenda items.

Diana Rebekah Sledge

Kampus Kadets Welcome 27 New Members

The PEP Club inducted twenty seven new members on Wednesday January 11. New pledges include Maxine Traver Big Timber Phyllis Utermohle Grey Cliff Dorothy Hagler Helena Dorris Minugh Helena Betty Craver Butte Frances Hess Corvallis Grace Siderius Kalispell Mildred Harrington Chateau Lorraine Reiter Froid Ruby MacLean Butte Florence McBain Dillon Marjorie Decker Dillon Desta Fisher Missoula Mary Conwell Red Lodge Rose Conwell Red Lodge Madalyn McDonnell Manhattan Doris Spoonemore Maudlow Marjorie Tubman Bainville Alma Johansen Dagmar Helen Finkbeiner Mizpah Winifred Frederickson Great Falls Delores Tangan Ringling Anne Graham Conrad Ethel Graham Conrad Nellie Willson Bearmouth Marion Combs Miles City Edna Otness Choteau.

Maxine Traver Big Timber Phyllis Utermohle Grey Cliff Dorothy Hagler Helena Dorris Minugh Betty Craver Butte Frances Hess Corvallis Grace Siderius Kalispell Mildred Harrington Chateau Lorraine Reiter Froid Ruby MacLean Florence McBain Dillon Marjorie Decker Desta Fisher Missoula Mary Conwell Red Lodge Rose Conwell Red

Skiers Enjoy Elkhorn Springs Outing Near Dillon

Elkhorn Springs drew about 30 skiers from Dillon for a Sunday outing. The CCC Birch Creek crew recently completed the slide, with 18 inches of good snow. A warm lodge served by E. E. Hazel hosted meals, and 16 skiers spent the night at the T. Lee McCracken cabin. Participants included Roscoe Cornell, Dave Williams, Ken Wheat, Wayne Roberts, Fred Wolfe, Harold Dugan, Bob Hamilton, E. E. Hazel, T. Lee McCracken and families, Ernest Luebben and families, Philip Bond, and Dick Evans and families.

Elkhorn ‘Springs Dillon CCC Birch Creek E. E. Hazel T. Lee McCracken Elkhorn Roscoe Cornell Dave Williams Ken Wheat Wayne Roberts Fred Wolfe Harold Dugan Bob Hamilton Ernest Luebben Philip Bond Dick Evans

Girl Scout Troops Meet and Plan Badges Progress

Beaver Rock Troop No. 1 held a meeting with games and reports on pet care. Bitter Root Troop No. 2 works toward badges with four girls on cooking under Hazel baker and Dysart Gowen, five on rock finder under Wil ley, and three studying books for bibliophile with Miss Innes. badges to be earned in six weeks.

Beaver Rock Troop No. 1 F.a.hazelbaker Dysart Gowen W. B. Willey

Card Party Draws Large Turnout at P. N. G. Club

A well attended card party hosted by the P. N. G. club Friday evening at the I. O. C. F. hall featured twenty tables of pinochle and chinker-chek. Ladies’ score awards went to Mrs. Pete Kiden and Mrs. Frances White, with S. E. Martin and Pete Hiden taking men’s prizes.

P. N. G. Club I. O. C. F. Hall Pete Kiden Frances White S. E. Martin Pete Hiden Fred Dart Chinker-Chek Charles E. Whitelow Mary Paddack

Art Club Initiation Held In Club Studio

The Art club held its regular winter quarter initiation Monday night at 7 o'clock in the club studio. Lou Adams of Blackfoot Idaho Vincent Curry Shelby Anne Malloy Anaconda and Jean McLeod Butte were initiated. A short business meeting followed by initiation ceremonies. Miss Mary Baker faculty sponsor of the Art club.

Art Club Lou Adams Blackfoot Idaho Vincent Curry Shelby Anne ‘Malloy Anaconda Jean McLeod Butte Miss Mary Baker

French Club elects new officers in Wednesday meeting

The French club met Wednesday night and elected officers: President Anne Malloy, Vice President Florence McBain Dillon, and Secretary-Treasurer Carl Johansen. Helen D. Litebben is the faculty sponsor.

Anne Malloy Conda Florence McBain Dillon Ecretary Carl” “Johansen Helen D. Litebben

City Limits Ice Rink Disorder With Veteran Supervisors

Mayor Bud Galt assigns C. J. Hovren as chief supervisor for the new municipal rink. Legionnaires Leroy Gilbert and Raymond P. Jones oversee daily evening duty with a rules committee including Alvin M. Jones Dale R. Tash and Harold Johnson to draft regulations. Public funds will not cover policing while Legion supervisors hold special police power and seek public aid to maintain order.

Bud” Galt C. J. Hovren Leroy Gilbert Raymond P. Jones Alvin M. Jones Dale R. Tash Harold Johnson Legion

Buck Privates Win Membership War At Legion Meet

At city hall the Buck Privates defeated the Post Commanders 501 to 451 in the membership drive. A total of 126 members were signed to the post muster for 1939. Officials expect a delegation of 20 or more to attend the Mining district meeting on Jan 21 at Butte. Commander Hovren to appoint official delegates next Wednesday.

Legion City Hall Buck Privates Bucks Paul Revere P. C Fenuary Mellen Butte Hovren Guy Combes George M. Gosman

Man Injured in Wrecking Project at County High School

Everett White became the first casualty on the demolition job when he fell from the second story of the old gym building. He broke both wrists a nose and a finger and was treated at Barrett hospital after joists gave way and he plunged to the lower floor.

Barrett Hospital

Idaho Car Plunges Off Road Near Glen

A car driven by Lloyd Tracy of Pocatello plunged off the main highway three miles south of Glen, breaking through a guard rail. Tracy suffered cuts and bruises and was taken to Barrett hospital. Mrs Tracy was the only other occupant.

Lloyd Tracy Pocatello Idaho Glen Barrett ‘Hospital Tracy

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