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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
4
The notice indicates classification of certain material as second class mail matter for transmission via the post office under postal regulations. It references postal handling and eligibility for mail service within a district and outlines the procedural basis for the designation.
The piece argues taxpayers should favor expanding efficiency in existing education plants over new schools. It cites Dillon’s million dollar Normal College and demands for dormitory upgrades, urging careful budgeting and “more economy and maximum efficiency” to avoid higher costs. It notes Beaverhead taxes are low and cites a governor led conference with Frank Eliel and A. L. Stone to shape policy and possibly develop current facilities to their full potential.
The piece notes McAdoo's bid to replace Bryan as a perpetual presidential contender and the launch of a delegates campaign. It cites Gov. Smith and Gov. Ritchie as plotting to gain votes, warns of a possible rump convention, and suggests Republicans may misjudge the 1928 election amid Democratic political theater. It cautions that a chaotic Democratic process could become a Trojan horse for Republicans.
The National Wool Growers Convention adjourned Saturday in Trutte amid votes against new parks and forest expansions and approval of a ban on the words virgin wool except lawful use. Reports show Idaho wool averaged 382.4 cents per pound in 1926 with costs at 28.8 cents and a small profit. Committee votes set state weights for representation, and officers were elected including Frank J. Hagenbarth as president and R. Marshall as secretary treasurer, with a slate of regional vice presidents and an executive committee.
First Baptist Church Sunday school at 10 a m. Rose Catholic Church offers Masses Sundays at 8 and 10 30 a m with evening services at 7180. Weekday Mass at 8 o'clock. Confessions heard Saturday afternoon 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m. First Friday Mass at 6 80.
Miss Virginia Smith sails to Long Beach California to marry Claude Lay Sunday. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Smith of Dillon and a Beaverhead county high school graduate noted for school activity. Lay has lived in Dillon for years and is well known locally. Friends wish them happiness.
Harold M. Warner, superintendent, announces Sunday school at 10 30 a m and Primary association on Wednesdays at 4 5 p m with occasional services. Located at 823 South Washington Street.
Sunday evening at 7 30 the pastor will begin a series on the great chapters of the Bible with The Opening Drama of History an exposition of Genesis Chapter One Sunday morning at 11 00 A new and Stately Building Miss Louise Ludwig of Whitefish will lead the young people's service at 6 30 Find a friend and come to church
Dillon P T A met Tuesday afternoon at the high school gym with 80 in attendance. Faculty talks covered topics of interest to patrons and teachers. A new P T A chorus may form with interested members.
St James Episcopal Church announces Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. First Sunday Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Bishop Faber to visit for confirmation in March. Weekly confirmation class Sundays 3 p.m. at the rectory. All invited.
Miss Lillian Bell and Harry Banks were married Tuesday evening by Rev. Ernest E. Loft at the Presbyterian parsonage. Attendants were Miss Berthana Koontz and Max Embree. The bride, Dillon native, is a former stenographer for John J. Collins. groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks, works at Barry & Hopkins garage.
A birthday gathering at the Orr ranch honored Matt Orr on Monday January 234. Seated for twelve, the event featured a grand angel food cake with 47 candles. Guests included John Orr and family, Ernest Orr Bert Orr A G Williams Reeves Audry Snyder and William T Gorman. Matt expressed contentment with future birthdays if all are as pleasant.
See Dr. Scarborough at the Andrus hotel in Dillon on Friday and Saturday February 4 and 5 for a big savings in eye care.
Mrs Margaret Eddy lies seriously ill at her home on South Idaho street after suffering a paralytic stroke Monday morning.
Mrs. Bertha Landberg of Spokane Wash credits Sorbol-Quadruple a colorless liniment with reducing her goitre by five inches. She reports improved eyesight sleep and general well being and offers to share her full experience. Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio markets the product and it is sold at local A Potts druggist.
Mrs W E Stephenson hosted a bridge dinner at her North Pacific street home on Wednesday evening. It concluded a quartet of social events by Mrs Stephenson and Misses Constance Barrett Nancy Barrett and Helen Bulger as hosts and guests.
The Methodist Church 2 O09 invites all officers to a Saturday 7:30 quarterly conference with Supt. R C Edgington chairing. Sunday schedules include 9:45 church school, 11:00 morning worship by Rev Robert Edgington, 6:30 Epworth League, and 7:30 evening service on Motion Picture and Character Building. The prior Sunday covered gambling at the high school carnival and questions will be addressed. Everyone is invited.
Temperatures plunged to 40 below in Dillon and nearby points Friday with 26 to 40 below recorded Thursday night. The Patterson ranch measured 40 below Friday morning while Bannack saw 23 below Thursday afternoon and 40 below that night. Stockmen report few livestock losses due to the cold, with adequate shelter and hay widespread and only a few roads closed because of snow.
A marketing note claims Adlerika eased years of gas and severe constipation after eating. The testimonial from W H Fletcher says the product lets him eat fruit again and purports to expel old waste matter, reducing bloating and improving appetite. It also touts general stomach relief and chronic constipation benefit.
Miss Leota Hughes hosted a pinochle party Friday evening at Mrs. W. A. Graeter’s on Rife Street. Miss May Falkner won the high score and Miss Nelle Blair the jack, with delicious refreshments served to end the event.
Mrs Alfred Cashmore to entertain Theta Club on Tuesday evening February 4 at Mrs Wilbur Gilberts home.
St James guild will be entertained next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs W F Cashmore by Mrs Cashmore and Mrs Wal ter Grimes.
The Dillon Literary Society will meet February 7 at the public library to discuss Sheila Kaye Smiths Joanna Godden.
The Riverside club enjoyed a pleasant Wednesday afternoon gathering at the ranch home of Mrs. Robert Bidstrup.
Mr. C and Mrs. Levant Taylor entertained guests Wednesday evening at their west side home for a pinochle party. W. T. Scully held the high score and Mrs. George Hopkins the Yow. Three tables were in play.
From the title books of the Beaverhead Abstract Company for the week ending January 22 1927 the transfers list parcels conveyed and recorded. Names of grantors and grantees appear with locations and brief parcel descriptions. The notes reflect standard conveyancing activity in Dillon Montana during that period.
Public land transactions include a patent to Charles E. Reeder for about 640 acres near Lima. Transfers show Charles E. Reeder and wife to Greed Brothers on about 40 acres near Lima. Orville E. Corwin and wife to Anna G. Loss 360 acres in the Big Hole basin. W C. Orr sheriff to International Company. Perry B. Goodwin land 171 acres near Wise River.
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