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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
5
Dillon residents report a flurry of visits and illnesses. Several visitors from Idaho Falls Sheridan Lima and Armstead called on locals while others returned from Helena Butte and Billings for business and family matters. The week also brought illness including influenza and a low government temperature reading at the Normal College, with many residents traveling or hosting guests.
Due to weather conditions, meetings for Centennial valley Big Hole basin and Wise River will be held at later dates. Reichle Jen 28 8 p.m. 2 p.m. Dillon city hall Jan 20.
The St James parish held its annual meeting at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening with a deluxe dinner. Reports show strong parish activity in 1936, a small general-fund deficit, intact trust funds, and a unanimous 1937 budget of 3210.43 dollars.
Bayerd and her grandmother Mrs. I M Grady of Butte traveled Saturday evening for an extended visit in Southern California. A theatre party and supper at the Kelly home honored Miss Bayerd who plans to stay in California to attend a secretarial school.
The Milwaukee Road names P H Nee as general superintendent with Milwaukee, Wis. headquarters succeeding Daniel W. Kelly who died Jan 1. Nee previously led the Trans Missouri division at Miles City Mont and held posts at Ottumwa Ta Spokane Wash Aberdeen S D and Wausau Wis. Kohlhase succeeds Nee at Miles City. Nee oversees Wisconsin and Michigan Upper Peninsula mileage.
County Agent Bernard Williams and Jack Keenan returned from a Montana conservation officials meeting in Bozeman held last weekend.
The Dillon volunteer fire department was called out at 7 o clock Thursday morning by an alarm from the MacPherson residence on Thompson avenue. The blaze was small and under control when the firemen arrived.
A reader asks Forest Bayerd city water commissioner how much a pound of water weighs. The exchange highlights the classic unit confusion and playful tone inside the weekly Foolish Questions feature.
Members of the Lutheran Ladies aid held a surprise gathering last Wednesday at the parsonage for president Mrs. Ted Oliver. She received a gift and an enjoyable social afternoon was followed by a delicious luncheon.
A report from Billings states A T Peterson city superintendent of schools resigned last week. Mrs Bieternous formerly principal of Beauty Mary overhead high school. Entre Nous club to be hosted by Mrs Lamphert Kilte at her home Thursday evening. Dillon Tribune Pathfinder offer advertised for a year at 12.00. Tweenies event noted in the column.
Mrs Charles Price entertained her pinochle club last Thursday evening at her home on South Washington street. Dinner was served at 7 o'clock. Hob Nob Mrs D A Galt entertained Hob Nob with a one thirty luncheon Friday afternoon at her home on South Pacific street. St James guild will be entertained by Mrs A G Williams and Mrs W B Hartwig Thursday afternoon Jan 21 at the home of Mrs Williams. Norah Connell ley county treasurer gives notice to car owners who have not applied for their 1937 license plates that same should be done at once to avoid conflict with the law.
Members completed swimming achievements with crawl by Nena Casper and Betty Lee Messenger. Back strokes earned by Jean Stamm and Marian Wiant. Marian Wiant swam one minute float. Red Cross Junior Life Saving badges earned with head carry hold by Anna Jean Sockness Judy Ann Chapman Mary Tait Daryl Bennett Betty Stephan Golda Talent. Chest carry holds listed for Mary Tait Daryl Bennett Betty Stephan Judy Chapman Anna Jean Sockness Golda Hair carry hold Daryl Bennett Betty Stephan Mary Tait Anna Jean Sockness Golda Talent Judy Chapman. Back strangle hold achieved by Anna Jean Sockness Daryl Bennett Golda Talent Mary Tait Judy Chapman Betty Stephan. Front strangle hold achieved by Anna Jean Sockness.
The local Modern Woodmen of America camp held a Wednesday meeting to install new officers for the year. Consul N R Nelson adviser R K Nedrow treasurer W E Stinson escort J D Spehar watchman James M Nettik trustee F J Kerr. Installing consul F J Lasich and installing escort F C McFadden also attended. The group marked the 54th anniversary with a celebration and large turnout.
The Diana Rebekah lodge holds a regular session Thursday at 8 PM in the I O O F hall. A 6 30 PM dinner by Team No 1 precedes installation of officers. Attendees to the dinner should notify Mrs. Wilma Holloran or Mrs. Ruth Ann Dart by 5 PM Thursday. Mrs. Howard Morse and Mrs. T E Gilbert hosted a 1 30 PM luncheon for Mrs. Lloyd Brown of Sterling Illinois visiting Mrs. D A Galt. Bridge followed with Mrs. W A Graeter high and Mrs. Lorenzo Cushing low.
University of Montana Grizzlies opened with a 15-1 run and led 33-11 at halftime before finishing 68-38 over Montana Normal Bulldogs. Wetzel and Dyche sparked a strong second period to pull away from the visitors.
Bitterroot Troop No 2 met for a regular business session. Members answered roll call by naming a different bird and new officers were elected: Jean Troupe scribe Barbara Jean Tash treasurer Bonnie Jean Bour quit reporter. They closed with taps and court of honor and plan a sleigh ride if temperatures stay above zero.
Wednesday at 3 30 PM the Brownie troop held an initiation for the Tweenies. Initiates Norman Wean Betty Swain Beatrice Marks Jessie Knox and Virginia Mc Alpin earned Brownie pins and are now Brownlea.
Sunday and Monday Libeled Lady stars Spencer Tracy Jean Harlow Myrna Loy and Bill Powell in a high spirited farce. Advance ticket prices are 85 cents and 26 cents. Tuesday and Wednesday More Than a Secretary pairs George Brent Jean Arthur with Ruth Donnelley and Lionel Stander in a playful critique of health fads. Thursday only Mr Cinderella features Jack Haley Betty Furness and Arthur Treacher in a lively farce.
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