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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
3
Agnes Garrison of Dell attended a Valentine party at the Joe Gelhaus home. The Tribune Book Store advertises Valentine Luncheon sets, napkins, seals, and cutouts. Community notices mention visits, illnesses, and local events across Dillon with arrangements for meetings and gatherings.
World War II veterans attended the funeral of Igte Jonathan A. Hill at Brundage Funeral Home with Rev J A Meeke officiating. Interment followed in the American Legion plot at Mountain View cemetery as hymns were sung by Mrs Earl Wheat and accompanied by Mrs Charlotte Balland. Military honors were accorded the aged veteran, Beaverhead county’s last Civil War veteran.
A Monday evening delegation from the local Business and Professional Women’s club traveled to Butte for the emblem dinner hosted by the Silver Bow club. The party included Mrs. Chester Hale, Miss Mary Polich, Miss Dorothy Lentz, Mrs. Ruth Kelly and Miss Berthana Koontz.
City workmen on North Montana street cut through concrete pavement to access and repair a broken water main, a tough job with crews coordinating excavation and repair efforts.
A bill to authorize a $200,000 loan for repairing the State Normal College dormitories has earned favorable committee consideration. The measure now proceeds for further action in the state legislature.
The Meadowlark troop gathered in the training school building on January 28. Members shared pet stories and noted marks on their tenderfoot tests. The next meeting will feature more pet stories.
The Rev. H. N. Tragitt of St. James officiated at the funeral of Henry J. Smallhorn held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Brundage funeral home.
The Riverside Country Club enjoyed an annual Christmas party hosted by Ms Jens Bay on January 23 with a 1 30 dinner. Members exchanged gifts and Mrs E D Sandvig visited relatives in Garden City. Several residents traveled to Missoula for the S A E dance and to visit family in Dillon. A wedding reported as Harold Warner of the L D church united in marriage with Miss Lois Bates to John F Jeppson at the Jeppson home.
The article notes evening open periods for men and women on Tuesday and Wednesday, with other weekday periods scheduled. It reports an agent in Dillon who claimed the President of the Normal College owned and endorsed a book set, a claim proven false. President Davis has never bought or endorsed any book or set and refuses gifts from agents to avoid improper sales.
An excellent cast led by Lee Tracy and Helen Mack presents a clever drama at the Hartwig. The racetrack tour who goes straight after falling in love is framed by The Sport of Kings in an entertaining production featuring Mina Gombell and Baby LeRoy.
Nine carloads are slated for shipment Thursday night led by Joe Speirs. One carload is to depart from Dillon, one from Drummond, and seven from Armstead as the demand for work horses remains strong.
Chas H Niblack prominent Dillon merchant left last Saturday on his annual spring buying trip. He will attend the Interstate Merchants convention in Chicago and the Midwest Stores convention in Minneapolis.
St Rose guild will be entertained by Mrs Frank Nelson and Mrs Constance Barrett Thursday afternoon at Mrs Nelsons home. The business meeting starts promptly at 3 30 oclock.
The M M club enjoyed a cordial gathering hosted by Mrs. Harry J Andrug at Lards Plant residence on Wednesday afternoon. A luncheon was served at 1 30.
A Wednesday program entertained a large crowd at the Household Hunt event held in the Presbyterian church parlors. The U C C W Carroll club plans a Friday 8 pm meeting at Mr J E Kelly’s home. Montana street lots offered for 650 cash, and the Manse society will meet Thursday at 10 am to clean the church. The article also notes historical details on The Star Spangled Banner and the USS West Virginia with figures and a critical, mixed tone.
A Houston bride allegedly gave her husband six hundred dollars for a deposit, then drew a check on that amount and was arrested when no deposit existed. The husband remained missing as the investigation began.
The church pennant is the sole flag allowed atop ships alongside the national flag. Displayed during divine services, this custom dates to the earliest days of naval tradition.
An anonymous friend reports Pat Flynn, newly appointed Beaverhead County deputy sheriff, carries a wooden prop six shooter described as over two feet long with a fearsome appearance. They note Flynn likely won’t actually tote a real weapon on patrol.
A bus passed through the city with an unusually small group of passengers, all but the editor and manager described as midgets. A large crowd gathered at the Andrus hotel as the bus stopped, noting the troupe's vaudeville act and an excellent orchestra among them.
Patterson, exclusive ice dealer for Dillon price, puts up this week a harvest of congealed water at his ranch west of the village. Cold weather froze the pond to good depth ensuring excellent ice quality for use this season.
The Nite club welcomed Miss Adelaide Gel haus for a pleasant evening at her home. Thursday's high score prize went to Mrs. Malcolm Stere with Mrs. W. D. Ross taking the consolation prize. Following the games, refreshments were served.
Carrie G. Larson mother of James H. Bray and Mrs. B. L. Forsyth of Centennial valley died at her Idaho Falls home last Tuesday after a brief illness. Her death occurred the same day funeral services were held here for Mrs. Lizza Bray, mother of Mr. Bray.
Workers stripping to the waist while unloading a truckload of ore in January drew amused remarks about Montana’s banana belt. The incident occurred Monday morning with bystanders noting the warm weather in contrast to the month.
Louise Seibold was arrested last Friday morning by Sheriff James McCollum on charges of attempting to cash a worthless check at a Dillon business firm and is jailed. A woman known as Babe Moore is held for investigation as a possible accomplice.
The B and B club enjoyed a Friday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schuler’s home with high scores by Mrs. John Albers and W. E. Roberts. A luncheon followed. The next meeting is set for February 1 at the Albers residence. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFadden and Mrs. A F Waldorf with daughter Jane spent the weekend in Missoula attending the Jose Sturble concert.
An advertisement offers Adletika to clear dull blotchy and pimply complexions by cleansing the bowels. It claims one dose midas or mids will purge poisonous wastes causing pimples and bad skin, endorsed by Geo M Gosman druggist.
Family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness during illness and sympathy after the death of mother Maothal L Jones. Appreciation also given for the floral offerings and support from the community.
The Bray family expresses gratitude for illness sympathies during the death of Mrs. Lizza J. Bray. Names John H. Bray and Family Charles Bray and Family W. R. Bray and Family Maynard Miller and Les Staudenmeier are noted among those who helped, with others traveling from Dillon to Helena and Chicago residents gathering in the block.
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