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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
4
Foreign advertising representative notice from Dillon Montana lists subscription rates in advance for The American Press Association.
Entry indicates material entered at the Dillon postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
A Dillon resident praises Barrett's hospital as superior in interior arrangements, urges improvements to grounds around the hospital for patient well being, noting the need for beautification opposite the State Normal buildings. He calls for concerted effort by both men and proactive women to mobilize civic pride and act promptly.
In 1927 the Fourth of July is praised as a time for reflection on life liberty and happiness under the Stars and Stripes. Citizens are urged to appreciate government progress and the blessings of the nation with a hopeful view of the future.
Positive outlook described for crops livestock and ranges with ample snow in the mountains. Farmers report bountiful rains and high livestock conditioning near 100 percent while prices remain profitable, fueling expectations of Beaverhead's banner year and a celebration gaming event.
A four year old case of the Medford Oregon train holdup ends with the D Autremont brothers Ray Roy and Hugh serving life sentences in Oregon State Penitentiary. Hugh was found in the army at Manila while Ray and Roy worked in Ohio. Their mother returns to New Mexico in sorrow as the brothers’ confessed socialist leanings are noted and the old adage murder will out is cited.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Anderson hosted a Tuesday evening dinner at seven at their ranch. Mrs. Cora Rathbone, visiting Dillon, was the honor guest as friends gathered for a pleasant social evening and a well served supper.
Swan of the United States forest service gave an illustrated lecture Tuesday and will present again Wednesday and Thursday at 10 o clock for students and the public. July 5 assembly will be led by the history department with Prof. Albright Rush Jordan and Miss Genevieve Albertson. July 12 the assembly is omitted to expand training school facilities for observation classes.
Mrs. J. E. Monroe hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at 1 30 for Mrs. Cora Rathbone who served as the inspiration for the event. A yellow and green color scheme with yellow roses and candles adorned the table while Mrs Rathbone, a house guest, joined the gathering at the Monroe home.
Mrs C W Woodburn entertained with a luncheon at 1 o'clock Thursday for the pleasure of Mrs Cora Rathbone. Summer flowers decorated the setting and a delightful menu was served.
The Moroni Olsen players at the Normal College Auditorium present Mr Pim Passes By on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The senior class previously staged it and those who saw the amateur performance will enjoy comparing it with the professional version.
Mrs. R R Rathbone and her mother Mrs Z B Yeaman visited Dillon from Miami Florida and were guests of honor at a Monday luncheon hosted by Mrs G T Paul. Members of the Social Eight club attended as part of a reunion style gathering with luncheon cards and pleasant conversation.
Dr. S. E. Davis will depart Dillon on Sunday to visit Havre Lewistown Miles City and Billings in the order named. The tour will take about ten days.
Registration in the physical education department runs heavy this summer with large swimming classes and new outdoor programs. In addition to tennis, several sports are organized and an addition provides multiple horseshoe games on the women’s athletic field.
The temporary bridge over the Big Hole river at Lavon is complete and trains now run to Melrose, making it the railroad terminus until the Divide to Melrose track is rebuilt. Buses trucks and the mail service will also cease running to Dillon and redirect to Melrose.
Those at the Dillmont park dance last Saturday evening enjoyed added music as Lee Stone on bass horn and Douglas Thomas on clarinet and saxophone joined the Baxter Tonney orchestra boosting volume and tone for a large, pleased crowd.
Mrs T E Luebben entertained Friday afternoon for Mrs Cora Rathbone at her South Pacific street residence. A luncheon followed and card games provided the diversion. The home was attractively decorated with a variety of flowers.
The Needles club was hosted by Mrs J E Morse on South Idaho street on Wednesday afternoon. Twelve members attended and a luncheon was served at 1 30.
Mrs J H Keenan hosted the Busy Bee club Tuesday afternoon at her home on the Louis Anderson ranch. Members attended and enjoyed a social gathering with refreshments and conversation.
The famed Stradivarius produced about 1000 violins with roughly half lost or destroyed. Of the remaining 500 in existence about one third reside in the United States and the rest are spread across the world.
A large portion of the student body attended a get acquainted party and reception at the residence halls Saturday night. The program featured performances by Miss Vivian Robe Miss Mary K Sands and Miss Margaret Dorseth with accompaniment by Ralph McFadden.
Sheriff W C Orr and Undersheriff Carl Hartwig escorted Arthur Galahan to Deer Lodge to serve out his parole violation sentence. Galahan was arrested in Butte and moved into custody last Saturday by Beaverhead sheriff en route from Deer Lodge after delivering J M Crosby to the state prison.
J. M. Crosby was sentenced to one to two years in the state prison for gun forgery. Judge H. G. Rodgers imposed the term and Crosby was taken to Deer Lodge Friday afternoon by Sheriff W. C. Orr to begin his sentence.
A large crowd attended the opening of the inn run by Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Christiansen north of the city last Friday evening. Music by Terry's Toot Owls provided entertainment and the inn’s good cooking is expected to attract many visitors for the rest of the season.
Wild flowers bloom across the Beaverhead valley this summer with mountain lilies and crocuses west of town along the river road and wild roses lining streams. Swamp districts show yellow buttercups and Johnny-jump-ups as moisture and warmth boost growth.
Mrs. Sarah E. Schuler filed an inventory of the estate of C. G. Schuler in district court. A decree of distribution and order settling the final account has been filed in the estate of the late W. S. Willard.
Shortcuts through filling stations without stopping for gas are warned against after several near misses as cars narrowly avert being struck.
The administrator John Collins of Dillon Montana urges all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims should be filed at the law offices of John Collins in Dillon or at his residence 432 South Pacific Street Dillon. First published June 24 1927.
Patent transfers list land parcels in Sheep Creek basin above Lima and Beaverhead river area near Dillon. Right of way easements and deeds for highways in Beaverhead County named Wood Livestock Co Idaho Waters and others. Decrees settle estates of Margaret Schuler and William Willard with heirs and property allocations. Quartz lode mining claim annual representation Otto Christensen and Mads Anderson on Emmalode Blue Wing district.
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