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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
8
Dillon residents attend a Thursday church service at the community church while Mrs S J Johnson hosts a children’s party. Royal Neighbors install officers in Jackson with Celia Wilson as past oracle and Pauline Woody as recorder. Local clubs plan card parties and a Rotary luncheon with J H Beatty as guest.
Senators defend and opponents seek elimination of the chancellor role in higher education. Brannon and Billings campuses cited for potential savings, with figures around 1100000 annually and up to 400000 yearly. Debate notes the system’s efficiency and calls for broader administrative reform as sessions adjourn for the weekend.
Mrs Mary Cline, born November 28 1855 at Fort Hall Idaho, daughter of trapper Robert Dempsey, died at her Twin Bridges home after a week with flu pneumonia. She married Dr J A Cline in 1871 and lived in Twin Bridges. Survived by son Charles and others, two sisters, and a daughter. Funeral services held in Twin Bridges.
A vintage guide explains a complete dinner for six at about 25 cents per person. It features Creamed Salmon with Peas, Baked Potatoes, Orange Slice, and Peach Pudding with simple, affordable recipes and basic kitchen tips.
The article discusses per capita circulation trends from 1865 to 1930, noting inflation after the 1870s panic and a wartime rise to 51.82 in 1920, followed by a Federal Reserve–led contraction to 36.71 in 1930. It cites George A. Call advocating a cash bonus to revive all sectors, arguing $19.16 per capita would spur activity. It also briefly mentions textile sheet testing for starch dressings and sheet firmness.
The report to regional forester Evan W. Kelley details 1932 fatalities and accidents in the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Six deaths and 641 accidents occurred, with causes ranging from falls and tool use to burning, lightning, and exhausting firefighting.
Partial obituary notes several survivors including Mrs. J. R. Stark and Fred Mueller of California. Mentions other relatives and a Dillon trip with Mrs. J Jeffouston and Miss Gerarde Foster as part of the fragmentary remembrance.
Bert Orr reports on Montana wheat farms where moisture shortages last year reduced yields and value. Farmers face tough times though irrigation offers some relief compared with harsher conditions elsewhere. A traveler described dire winter prospects and limited hope for improvement.
A meeting chaired by Frank Fliel and with President T. Lee Mé Cracken heard strong opposition to canceling debts. The speaker argued debt repudiation would set a dangerous international example and worsen future obligations while presenting down to present price levels as the best expedient.
In a fast game the Bulldogs built a slim half time edge at 25-24 over Poly and then surged in the second half. Cal lahan and Vandegrift kept up the shooting as Dillon’s Bulldogs held on to their lead, with Poly mounting a late rally that fell short. Another fast game is tipped for next Friday when the Bulldogs host Intermountain Union.
The article notes that selections will be held for the children of the school with all who care invited to attend. Alveretta Hand and Charles Page appear in the roster. Several local residents including Donald Tash, Julius Hartwig, Mrs. Hands, Mrs. Grace Trainor, Mrs. Midna Mellrath, Peter Spritzer, Archie Cameron are mentioned with various travels and illnesses affecting plans in the period.
Cecil McAlpin and Gaylord Thompson were brought in from a northern valley ranch by deputy state game warden Charles Price. They appeared before Judge Stahl and pleaded guilty, each fined 27.50 dollars.
Frank Hazelbaker joins twelve men signed for intramural hockey on the Arts and Sciences team at State University of Mississippi. Four teams compete for honors under hockey manager Marion McCarty on the university rink with Independents Forestry and Law School also represented. All are welcomed to Church of the Open Door where Evangelist Charles Farmer speaks tonight on Redeemed From the Curse.
Chester Barrett and Pat Desmond spent Tuesday in Dillon from Grant RK A Mulkey and Mrs Roy Stocker and daughter motored to Dillon Tuesday Hastings was a visitor in Grant Monday Bob Roberts made a business trip to Dillon Tuesday Frank Bjorni motored to Butte Tuesday James Prohosky left for Dillon Thursday to receive medical attention Mrs Anne Beiersdorff left for Alpine Arizona to visit her daughter for a few months Ralph Waldemar spent Wednesday in Dillon visiting Mr and Mrs S S Burkman left for their home in Idaho Falls Friday Mr and Mrs A J Hovey motored to Dillon Friday to spend the day shopping Charles Wilson made a business trip to the Smith ranch Friday Pat Desmond left for California on the special Saturday evening Mr and Mrs John A Waldemar spent Saturday in Dillon shopping James Prohosky is a patient at the Barrett hospital
A Dillon mother recounts turning twenty cents of beef into six servings of soup, five of dumplings, five of hash, and four sandwiches, with a final cupful of hash left. The tale underscores resilience and ingenuity in hard times.
Mrs W W Hawkins will entertain the Entre Nous Bridge club Thursday evening January 26 at her home on South Pacific street.
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