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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

8

Wisdom Women and Local News Update

The Junior A Wisdom Woman's club met at Mrs Peter Rasmussen's home with a "Little Red Schoolhouse Days" program including a spelling match won by Mrs J W Neidt and a prize for best little girl. The Senior Wisdom club heard talks on reaching for the stars and enjoyed quizzes and refreshments. Wisdom School honor rolls show several students with high marks and perfect attendance. Other items note cattle hauling for Swift and Company, a fifth leg pinochle round at the American Legion, ice harvests, a stag dinner for Wisdom Business Men's club, teaching visits, and changes in local transportation and service. Reports also cover snow depth in Big Hole valley, a auto collision near Dillon, lamb feeding statistics, and a marriage of State Senator Harry Harlen to Miss Mary Russell.

Wisatom Peter Rasmussen Ed Glassey McGuffy J. W. Neidt Warren Lowery Wisdom Woman's Club Clark Huntley Nora Walm American Legion Cy Swartz George Cottrell Harold Capehart Wisdom Business Men's Club Roy Oliver Warren Shaw Eleanore Bissner Fishtrap Jack Anderson Wisdom-Butte Dave Hickman Hickman Butte Wis‘dom Knudsen Cottage Miles Ramsey Shell Dillon M. G. Ramsey Forest Service Big Hole Royal Neighbors I. O. Q. F. Hall Helen Margott Bud Lapham Tom Nelson John Dukart Allen Dansie Jim Schofield Harry Helming Wisdom Martin Jackson Ranch Marshal Ramsey William Showe Norman Henry Wendell. Jardine Mark Clemon Denver

New War Minister Ed Naylor Family Return From Vacation

Ed Naylor and wife with daughter arrived home after a six month Salt Lake City visit with relatives and friends. A blizzard delayed their return between Boise and Spokane. Elk have not yet come down due to mild winter. more snow or crust needed to affect ranches. Norman L. Henry, Beaverhead National Forest chief clerk, honored at Jan 16 party by 18 friends. he leaves Dillon Feb 1 for Thompson Falls to continue forest service work after 13 years here.

Ed Naylor Salt Lake City Boise Spen Norman L. Henry Beaverhead National Forest Service Ramsey Schowe Henry Dillon Thompson Falls Forest Service Beaverhead

Community News Briefs From Dillon Area

Jackson reports extreme cold with little snow affecting livestock. Home makers club hosted by Mrs. Tom Clemon featured a 2 o clock dessert and nurse Margaret Holloran spoke on home accident prevention. Baby shower for Mrs. Hubert Sneed followed a funeral in Dillon and several local social events, including Royal Neighbors meetings and a card party.

Tom Clemon Beth Beauregard Homemakers Club

Anaconda Couple Wed in Evening ceremony

Donald Oliver aged 22 and Frances Stipich 18, both of Anaconda, were married yesterday afternoon by L. H. Smith, elder of the L D church.

Donald Oliver Frances Stipich Anaconda L. H. Smith L. D

Egg grading schools to tour 85 Montana towns in Feb and March

State agriculture commissioner James T. Sparling announces egg grading schools in 85 Montana towns this month and in February and March to train consumers producers and merchants in proper grading methods as per the 1939 law. Four inspectors from the dairy division will cover the state to conduct demonstrations.

Montana James T. Sparling Agriculture Department of Agriculture

A A U W Meeting Hosted by Miss Plant Hosts

On Monday evening Miss Jessie Duboc Miss Melissa Minger Miss Myrtle Savidge and Miss Elizabeth Shotwell hosted the American Association of University Women at Miss Clara Plant's home. Dr S E Davis reviewed a book Seasoned Timber by Dorothy Canfield after dessert to a large group.

Jessie Duboc Melissa Minger Myrtle Savidge Elizabeth Shotwell American Association of University Women Clara Plant S. E. Davis Dorothy Canfield

Baptist church holds quarterly meeting at cottage Thursday

The Baptist church announces its quarterly business meeting at the cottage Thursday evening at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend. Bill Myers has been discharged from Barrett hospital after a period of illness and treatment.

The Baptist Church Bill Myers Barrett Hospital

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed by Cold Weather

The first Lutheran Ladies Aid gathering set for Thursday January 25 at Mrs. Walter Carlson's has been postponed due to cold weather and poor roads.

Lutheran “Ladies ‘Aid Walter Carlson

Chapter Chairman Credits Dillion Drive Efforts and Leaders

The message credits Mrs Kate Hawking and Miss Margaret Holigran for leading a city drive outside Dillon and recognizes Father Difford for directing work at Lime. It notes the largest Lima enrollment and suggests a tough year with potential for special contributions, citing Finland as an example.

Kate ‘Hawking Margaret Holigran Dillon Father Difford Lima Finland Lee R. Light

Republican Women to Meet at Mrs Lambert Ellel Home

The Republican Women's club schedules a 2:30 Friday gathering at Mrs Lambert Ellel's residence. Members are urged to bring a guest and hear reports from Mrs Fred Waldorf Mrs Sylvester Meade and Mrs Lambert Ellel. Friday's presiding officer is Mrs Elmer Selway with officers and committee appointments listed.

Republican Women’s Club Lambert Elle Fred Waldorf Sylvester Meade Lambert Ellel Elmer Selway Archie Henneberry Leonard Schulz Albert Baker

Jamson Fellowship to meet and plan club dance

The Jamson Fellowship of St. James church will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at the guild hall beginning at 7 30. Arrangements will be completed at this time for a club dance.

Jamson Fellowship St. James Church Guild Hall

Woodcraft Neighbor Dinner Postponed Due to Cold Weather

Neighbors announce the annual Woodcraft dinner is postponed because of cold weather. The event will be rescheduled for a later date when conditions improve.

Weekend Visits and Local Incidents at Dillon Ranches

Betty Harrison visited her grandmother Olive Harrison at the ranch over the weekend. George Montgomery and J D Harrison returned from Helena and Dillon respectively. Elmer Hayes injured a thumb operating a sewing machine. Ralph Harrison injured from a haystack fall. Jack Miller burned hands firefighting at the ski slide engine. Allan Spencer cleared snow to Elkhorn Springs. Several residents visited Helena for Woolgrowers, and cold weather limited Elkhorn skiing.

George Harrison W.S. Tash Dillon Jack Miller J. D. Harrison Helena Ruth Kelly J.E. Kelly Adolph Otto Pahnish Elkhorn Betty Harrison Clark Mills Gerald Billy Harrison Bob Harrison Elmer Hayes Tom Judge Allan Spencer Jackson Elkhorn Springs

Miary Stiles undergoes appendix operation at Barrett hospital

Miary Stiles recently underwent an appendix operation at Barrett hospital with doctors noting a routine procedure and stable recovery.

Miary Stiles Barrett Hospital

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Vick Olsen Sam Robinson Swift and Company Bill Tash Grasshopper Jimmy Dodd Arthur Lundwald Robert “Wright Leslie McLeod Twin Bridges Jay G. Diamond Stayi Stic Agriculture Harry Harlen Blain County Mary Russell Glasgow Harlen House of Representatives Senate Stanley Oliver Leslie Hore-Belisha Oliver John Reith Harold MacMillan Hubert Sneed Fred Hirschy Livingston Charles Tompkins James Johnson Bridge Club Fred Nelson John Krause Royal Neighbors Lodge Cupid's Valentines Germany Dodge Detroit Obody Eaett S.T Asumfort Wellverea
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