Dillon Social Roundup Notables Visit Local Citizens
A stream of visitors and locals filled Dillon visits and family news. Ernest Congreve of Pocatello Idaho and Mrs Idaho a Dillon visitor, H Clay Patterson of Lima, John Ney of Bannack receives hospital treatment, and W H Olson with Enoch Young of Melrose drop by. Mrs Dan Piccone Reichle, Miss Billie Baxter Claysoil, Sanford Ferko heading to Fort Collins, and Miss Helen Bay to Albuquerque mark the busy period. George Melton returns from Hedford Utah. Tom Jones and family visit Alder. News of deaths reaches Boise for Mrs Smith’s father, J H Loveland. Rebekah Stroup leaves for Stevensville after a Dillon stay.
Forest funds report shows 56 007 from forests
State treasurer Shannon said the 1938 revenue from national forests totaled 56 007 dollars. The money is allocated to government programs, with about 26 percent of it claimed by the state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Ac Atate
Shannon ‘Gaid
Eye Specialist Dr Scarborough to Visit Andrus Hotel
Dr H H Scarborough eye sight specialist will be at the Andrus hotel on Monday February 6 offering consultations for eye troubles. His correction method promises comfort at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
Beaverhead Ranch seeks pasture land rental and hay sale
TO RENT 8500 acres pasture land with warm spring water and shelter at 1000 dollars plus 700 tons hay for 4.50 per ton Beaverhead Ranch Company 18 miles north of Dillon on main highway Box 668 Dillon Mont Last rites for Edgar Gerdal ranch laborer who died at Tom Foley ranch were held at Brundage chapel Interment Mountain View cemetery Mr and Mrs Charles H Niblack left Saturday on extended trip to St Louis Hot Springs Ark New Orleans Mardi Gras then Florida and eastern states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead~ Ranch Company
Dillon
Mont
Edgar Gerdal
Tom Foley
Bedrock
Brundage Chapel
H. N. Tragitt
Mountain View Cemetery
Charles H. Niblack
St. Louis
Hot ‘Springs
Ark
New Orleans
Florida
Birthday Celebrated at Rebekah Lodge Meeting
After a Thursday meeting of the Diana Rebekah lodge Mrs Pete Bidén was surprised by the group for her birthday. Cards and refreshments were enjoyed by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Rebekah
Pete-Bidén
Mrs. Lansing Waldorf Honored at Kensington Tea
Mrs. Lansing Waldorf was guest of honor at a Kensington tea Saturday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Fred Waldorf and Mrs. Morse Waldorf. About twenty guests attended. The honor guest is visiting from Fort Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing Waldorf
Kensington and Tea
Fred Waldorf
Morse Waldorf
Fort Peck
Mrs Romersa Hosts Dessert Luncheon for Mother
Mrs W J Romersa entertained at a dessert luncheon at her home Friday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs R M Funk of Sheridan. Sixteen guests attended. Mr and Mrs Funk left for their Sheridan home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Romersa
R. M. Funk
Sheridan
Mrs. Funk
Two Newborns Reported at Barrett Hospital
Mr and Mrs William Mitchell welcomed a son born Tuesday at Barrett hospital. Mr and Mrs Henry Gravely of Lima welcomed a daughter born the same evening at Barrett hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell
Barrett Hospital
Henry Gravely
Lima
Dies at County Farm Joe Ferguson 77
Joe Ferguson aged 77 died Thursday at the county farm where he had lived for years. He was born in Jackson Michigan, and his only known relative is a nephew residing there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ferguson
Jackson
Mich
Parke T Scott Elected to Bozeman Production Credit Board
Parke T Scott of Armstead was elected to the Seeekee of the Bozeman Production Credit board for a three year term at a Bozeman meeting held recently. Scott has previously served as a director of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
Seeekee
Bozeman Production Credit Association
Bozeman
Scott
Republican Women Hold Club Meeting in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Republican Women's club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker's home with about 300 women present. President R. D. Curry led the meeting. T. E. Luebben reviewed the year, F. A. Hazelbaker reported on the Helena rally, and officers were named for program and membership. The February meeting will cover party history. Mrs. L. O. Evans was unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Republican Women’s Club
F. A. Hazelbaker
R. D. Curry
T. E. Luebben
Helena
T. Lee McCracken
J. H. Gilbert
L. O. Evans
Butte
Montana
Womans bunkhouse warming at Dubois ranch north of Dillon
Mr and Mrs T H Dubois hosted a large house warming Monday evening at the new bunkhouse on the Dubois ranch north of Dillon Fifteen tables of pinochle were in play with high prizes going to Mrs W G Squires and Kay Childs and low to Mrs John Schleicher and W G Squires Refreshments followed the cards Mrs Pete Nelson received a gift for being the oldest lady present Fred Johnson and Al Goffery praised the workmanship of the building The Dubois plan to move to California soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. DuBois
DuBois Ranch
Dillon
W. G. Squires
Kay Childs
John Schleicher
Pete Nelson
Fred Johnson
al Goffery
Dubois
California
Mrs. Bob Hildreth Gift Gathering Near Armstead
About thirty friends gathered at her home near Armstead January 14 to present gifts and enjoy cards and games. Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Crane Mrs. Happy Gordon and Mrs. Hildreth. A sumptuous lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hildreth
Armstead
Clarence Crane
Happy
Gordon
Hildreth
Beaver Rock Troop Reports and Merit Badge Progress
Beaver Rock Troop No 1 members share book reports across three chosen titles to interest the troop. Pine Tree Troop No 3 outlines first class and cycling badges completed under Elmo Winn with cooks, athletes and needlework close to completion. Dorothy Ann Davis and Barbara Hancock are noted as lieutenants of the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Rock
Mary Dawn Warner
Ardella Lanner
Pine Tree Troop
Elmo Winn
Dorothy Ann Davis
Barbara Hancock
Metho dist Ladies Aid to entertain at church parlors
The Metho dist Ladies Aid will hold a Thursday afternoon program at 3 o'clock in the church parlors. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Sherman Hughes is chairman of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Sherman Hughes
Dillon Man Named Head of Woolgrowers
W G Gilbert a Dillon resident was elected president of the Montana Woolgrowers association at the annual trustees meeting during the state convention in Butte. He succeeds T O Larson of Chateau and has previously served as president in 1934 and 1935. Howard Morse of Beaverhead County was elected to the board of trustees and to the new executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Gilbert
Dillon
Montana Woolgrowers Association
Butte
T. O. Larson
Chateau
Gilbert
Howard Morse
Beaverhead County
Entre Nous Club Hosts Bridge Night at Mrs Jones Home
Mrs Alvin Jones will host the EntreNous bridge club at her home on Friday evening. The gathering spotlights casual play and socializing among members in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Jones
Expression of thanks for kindness after loss of Mrs. Jean B O'Dell
A family grateful for the many friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and support during the illness and passing of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Jean B O'Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jean
O'Dell
O'Dell Funeral Held for long-time Dillon resident
Friends and acquaintances gathered at the Lutheran church Friday afternoon to pay last tribute to Mrs. J B O'Dell a Dillon resident for over 50 years who died at her home Wednesday morning Rev Leonard Thompson conducted the funeral and interment followed at Mountain View cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
J. B. O'Dell
Dillon
Leonard Thompson
Mountain View Cemetery
Taylor Rites Held for Emily M Taylor Resident of the City
Rites conducted Thursday for Emily M Taylor a longtime resident of the city at Poejee Episcopal church drew a largely attended crowd. The ceremony reflected her ties to the community since its founding.
Cemetery fund drive progresses for Mountain View Cemetery
The Difion Business and Professional Women's club reports $1,471.11 raised for the Mountain View cemetery fund with $928.89 still needed to reach $2,400. Pipe, stonework, and a pump house are planned, with drilling completed last fall and spring work to begin on the cement reservoir. Dr. Georgia Ryburn and others are urged to contribute promptly to fund essential equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View Cemetery
B.P.W
First National
Georgia Ryburn
Former Dillon Man Authors One-Act Plays
Ro bert Finch a former Dillon youth now drawing attention in eastern dramatic circles has written and published twelve one act plays. He is under contract to Samuel French and one piece about Virginia City in the 1870s will appear in American Folk Plays next spring from the North Carolina drama department. Finch formerly taught in the UNC drama department and acted in college productions. he is the son of G E Finch former Dillon schools superintendent and Beaverhead county high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Robert Finch
Samuel French
Virginia City
North Carolina Department of Drama
University of North Carolina
G. E. Finch
Beaverhead County
Returns to duties in U S Navy John Crow arrives home
John Crow returned to the U S Navy after a three week visit with his aunt Mrs W H Clarke in Dillon. He came back December 21 from Shanghai where he had served three years aboard the U S S Monocacy and survived the Panay bombing aftermath living on a mountainside with scarce food and carabao. Crow, a 11 year Navy veteran, did not know his next ship assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
John
Crow
Dillon
San Francisco
W. H. Clarke
Shanghaii
China
U. 8
S. S
U. S. S. Panay
Navy
Ranch laborer dies at Barrett Hospital
David Wilson a Beaverhead county resident aged 51 died Sunday noon at Barrett hospital after a brief illness. Little is known about his life or the ranch work he performed as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wilson
Beaverhead County
Barrett Hospital
Mild January brings wide range of winter sports to Dillon
Bright sun and mild temperatures drew crowds to Dillon facilities. Skiers enjoyed Elkhorn Springs and Pleasant Valley outings, while the Dillon Ski club hosted a bobsled trip from Polaris and a warm lodge by H R Hazel. Skaters, tennis players and golfers also reported strong participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College Weather Bureau
Beaverhead County
Dillon ‘ Country Club
Elkhorn Springs
Dillon Ski Club
Polaris
H.R. Hazel
Pleasant Valley
Idaho
Foreign Relations club expands with new world condition books
The Carnegie Foundation furnishes books on present world conditions to the Foreign Relations club as part of library material for international relations clubs nationwide. The M club adds Ted Rouse of Anaconda and Morris Homme of Outlook to its 1938 membership list, both active in sports this year. A Co-ed prom is set for Friday January 27 at Rec hall with invitation to all college girls and faculty women. grand march led by Ruth Pravda of Big Timber and Fern Ray of Ravalli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
United States
M” Club
Ted Rouse
Anaconda
Morris Homme
Outlook
Lettermen
Rec Hall
Ruth Pravda
Big Timber
House Council
Fern Ray
Ravalli
Dillon Delegates Attend Legion Confab
Over 20 Legion and Auxiliary members from Dillon attended the district meeting held in Butte on Saturday. Official delegates from the Beaverhead post were Guy Combes and Harold Warner with notable attendees including district vice commander George Gosman and Auxiliary district vice president Mrs. H M Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Dillon
Butte
Beaverhead
Guy Combes
Harold Warner
George Gosman
H. M. Warner
Baptist Missionary Society Meeting Set for Thursday
The Baptist Missionary Society will convene at 2:30 PM Thursday at the cottage for discussions and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
Dillon Choral Club Honors Director at Musicale
Members of the Dillon Choral lab honored director Mrs. W. G. Gilbert at a musicale hosted by Miss Jean Bishop. About thirty members attended. program included choral singing, piano duet, Schubert and Brahms selections, vocal solos, a costume reading, and a musical quiz won by Miss Mary Castles. Gifts and refreshments followed. the PTA will sponsor the club this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Choral Lab
W. G. Gilbert
Jean Bishop
Gilbert
Schubert
Brahm
Mary Castles
Mary Hocking
Reador
Ferdinand the Bull
Fred Waldorf
Alvin Jones
Sam Wilkinson
Richard Evans
Charity Ball Date Set By P T A For Dillon
The P T A announces a charity ball on Saturday February 11 at the city hall to aid needy Dillon children with funds for food clothing and correcting physical defects. Miss Katherine MacGregor the school nurse notes urgent needs and Don's Dance Band will provide music. Committee led by Mrs. Fred Chapman includes Mrs. Luther Smith Mrs. R B Good and Mrs. Glen Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Katherine MacGregor
Dillon
City Hall
Don
Fred ‘Chapman
Luther Smith
R. 8. Good
Glen Iyon
WPA Approves Dillon Public School Lunch Project
Telegraphed information from Senator Wheeler reports that the Works Progress Administration has allotted 1784 dollars to Dillon public schools for hot lunches. The funds will support preparation and service to needy or undernourished children, with operation at the discretion of state WPA administrator Joseph E. Parker in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Wheeler
Works Progress Administration
Washington, D. C
Dillon Public
Joseph E. Parker
WPA
Butte
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Ernest
Chima
Mra
Congreve
Pocatello, Idaho
H. Clay Patterson
John Ney
Bannack
W. H. Olson
Enoch Young
Melrose
Dan Piccone
Reichle
George M. Melton
Hedford, Utah
Tom Jones
Fannie Kingsbury
E. L. Poindexter
Sophia Rogney of
Wilber Squires
Ted “Miller
The
Centennial Valley
Billie Baxter
Hayess Baxter
Sanford Ferko
Fort Collins, Colo
State University of Colorado
Helen Bay
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Rebekah Stroup
Syrena Sprinkle
Stevensville
J. E. Kelly
Sylvester Rogan
Carroll Club
Kelly Home
Frank Sawyer
Twin Bridges
Elsie Garrison
Maggie Bryant
George Henry O'Connell
Opal Gertrude Hughes
Wisdom
George Opp
Pearl Bar
Thelma Burwell
Rebekah Party
Dizzy Dean
Cubs
Bob Lewis
Chicago Cubs
Girl Scout News
Methodist Aid
O’dell
J & Trust Licompan
Federal ‘Deposit Insurance ‘Corporation
Legion Confab
P.T. A
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