Jubilee events and visits across Montana towns
A sweep of social notes from Butte to Wisdom recounts Jubilee attendance in Butte and Hamilton hospital news, visitors from Dillon and Anaconda, bridge club prizes, family trips to Twin Lakes and Elkhorn Springs, and upcoming sales at the Clapp ranch south of Wisdom. Notables include H S Armitage's hospital stay and recovery timelines, along with several local hostess gatherings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ramsey
Butte
J. W. Neidt
Wisdom
Evelyn, Stewart
Ed Glassey
Harold Capehart
Harry Helming
John Troupe
Dillon
Bruce Helming
Duncan Stewart
Twin Lakes
D. J. Stephens
Hamilton
H. 8. Armitage
Jane Jordan
Deer Lodge
Mary Ann Shaw
Seattle
Fred Anderson
Uttle Son
Fishtrap
Anaconda
Ted Woodward
Sadie Thompson
Clark Huntley
Ralph Huntley
Wallace Francis
Warren Shaw
Elkhorn Springs
Massigbrod Lake
Contract Bridge Club
Roy Oliver
Orville Sparrow
Trail Creek
Park To Park Highway
George Helming
Clarence Helming
Stephens
Helena
Amy
Hallie Stephens
Alaska
Big Hole
Wallace Christiansen
Ted
Joanna Clapp
Arnold Holmes
Warren Lowery
Norman Vaughn
Vera
Ida May
Edna
Jack Anderson
Billie
Barbara Lawrence
B. M. Lawrence
Car Crash Near Armstead Involves Blackfoot Man
A car driven by Otto Neff of Blackfoot Idaho overturned near Armstead injuring a passenger named Gardner who had recently hitched a ride. Neff escaped with minor injuries. The vehicle, bought by Neff three days earlier, suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane
Otto Neff
Blackfoot
Idaho
Armstead
Gardner
Neff
Dillon Gun Club Heads To Butte For State Trapshoot
The Dillon gun club will compete in the Montana state trapshooting tournament in Butte Friday through Sunday. Each club will select a five man team and the top three scores from each will determine team credit. A telegraphic shoot-off is set for opening day with a team championship also awarded. In past years Dillon has dominated the state event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunners
Butte
Star Gunners
Dillon Gun Club
Dillon Club
Missoula
Montana Standard
Poultry Meeting Scheduled Near Dillon
Bernard R. Williams announces a poultry raisers meeting Friday July 7 at 2 PM at the Peter J. Peterson ranch one and a half miles south of Dillon on Highway 91. A culling demonstration and general discussion of poultry production problems will be led by Miss Harriet E. Cushman Montana State College extension poultry specialist Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard R. Williams
Peter J. Peterson
Dillon
Highway 91
Harriet E. Cushman
Montana State College
Bozeman
Excursion Held By Montana State Normal College Students
A large group of Montana State Normal College students toured Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks this weekend. Professor O K Moe led the expedition and supervised the trip with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park
O. K. Moe
Callahan Home Sparks A Fun Filled Tuesday Sparkler Party
Misses Margaret and Rose Anne Callahan hosted a group of their young friends Tuesday evening at the Callahan home. The lively gathering featured fireworks and games followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Roseanne Callahan
Callahan
Card of Thanks for Joe Metlen's Passing
Elveretta Langdorf thanks those who offered sympathy and kindness after the death of her beloved friend Joe Metlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Metlen
Elveretta Langdorf
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Melton and Mrs Boger
Last Friday evening hosts Mrs George M Melton and Mrs Waldron Boger entertained at Mrs Melton s home with Mrs George M Melton Jr as guest of honor. Bridge provided entertainment and bridal themed decorations accompanied refreshments. a wide guest list includes Dorothy Ann Davis Helen Randolph Marie Boger Doris Pappin Janet Smith Alma Olsen Helen Erwin Barbara Bayerd Beulah Madsen Thelma Barger and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Melton
Barbara Bayerd
Beulah Madsen
Seattle
Alma Christensen
Marian Williams
Helen Wellman
Thelma Barger
Hiram Rodgers
Jack Barrett
Francis Gibbons
Manse Society to Meet at Mrs Earl Opp Home
The Manse society of the Presbyt erian church will be entertained by Mrs Earl Opp Thursday afternoon July 6 at 2 o clock at her home 933 South Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manse Society
the Preapyterian Church
Earl Opp
South
Washington Street
Marriage Licenses Issued In Rigby And Butte
Clerk of the Court Norman Giles issued licenses Monday to Ferdinand Finch and Gayle Wiges of Rigby Idaho who were married that afternoon by Judge George Opp. Wednesday morning licenses were issued to H M Courtney and Mary Agnes Ferry of Butte and they were married by the Rev F X Lechner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
Ferdinand Finch
Gayle Wiges
Rigby
Idaho
H. M. Courtney
Mary Agnes Ferry
Butte
George Opp
F. X. Lechner
Pairings Made for Ladies Golf Tournament
Pairings announced for the ladies golf tournament with matches set to be played before Saturday. Blythe Stephan faces Mary Schulz, Winnie Emerick plays Allie McFadden, and Elsie Cornell meets Agnes Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf
Blythe
Stephan
Mary . Schulz
Winnie Emerick
Allie ‘McFadden
Elsie Cornell
Agnes” Roberts
Married Sunday at Great Falls in EpIscopal ceremony
Howard R. Cashmore of Billings and Helen Nicholson of Great Falls were married Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Great Falls Episcopal church. The bride's attendants included Mrs. Singer and Dr. W. F. Cashmore. The couple plans a coast trip then will reside in Billings where the groom manages a mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Nicholson
Great Falls
Episcopal Church
Singer
W. F. Cashmore
Heleng
Cashmore
Billings
State Normal College
University of Montana
Washington
State College
St. Louis
Helena
Fourth of July Party at Dillon Country Club
Members of the Dillon Country club held a Monday evening Independence Day gathering at the clubhouse. The program featured a fireworks display followed by a barbecue lunch, making for an enjoyable community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Country Club
Sunday School Invite At Baptist Cottage
All the boys and girls are invited to the Baptist cottage Thursday afternoon July 6 at 2 o'clock. Each brings two sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Cottage
Petition Urges Open Gambling In Gallatin County
One hundred sixty eight Bozeman residents sign petitions asking Gallatin county attorney H. B. Landoe to permit open gambling in the county. Landoe says he will disregard the petitions. The petitions argue open gambling would benefit all and imply gambling already occurs openly in many counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
H. B. Landoe
Gallatin County
Landoe
Assessment bill extends mining claim work deadline
The bill extends the deadline for completing assessment work on unpatented mining claims from July 1 to October 1. It passed the House and Senate and is sent to President Roosevelt for approval, as reported by Senator B. K. Wheeler. Previously no work was required but the old law demanded $100 per claim by July 1 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Roosevelt
B. K. Wheeler
Butter Quality Improves in Montana Says State Official
Butter tested in western Montana over recent weeks is described as better than any previously tested by the state. statewide quality is higher this year, according to B F Thrailkill chief of the dairy division of the state department of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
B. F. Thrailkill
State Department of Agriculture
Liquor Board Reports Half Million Net Profit
Montana’s liquor control system earned $610 000 net profit since year start ending June 30. L M A Wass administrator cites June profit dividends totaling $199 800 sent to the state treasury. June excise tax of $35 000 and teachers retirement fund receipts of $4 800 from monthly profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Liquor Board
Wheeler says he will not seek vice presidency in 1936
Senator Wheeler in Washington announces he will seek reelection to the Senate and does not expect President Roosevelt to run for a third term. He notes national chatter that he could be a strong Democratic presidential nominee next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
B. K. Wheeler
Washington
D. C
United States
Senate
Roosevelt
Wheeler Baible
Timber
Nationall
Lkely
Extradition Sought for Montana Magazine Advertiser
B O Holzechuh former advertising salesman for a Montana sheriffs and police officers magazine is jailed in Sheboygan Wisconsin at Helena authorities request. He is charged with keeping about 800 dollars collected for the magazine and will face grand larceny charges. Extradition efforts are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Holzechuh
Association of Montana Sheriffs and Police Officers
Sheboygan
Wis
Helena
Holzechuh
H. K. Anderson
Lewis and Clark
Limit on Treasurer Pay in Second Class Cities Set at Two Thousand
Attorney General H. J. Freebourn ruled for State Examiner W. A. Brown that treasurers of second class cities may not be paid more than $2,000 annually for their work. The ruling addresses compensation despite multiple duties held by treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Freebourn
W. A. Brown
State University Missoula And School Of Mines Butte Buy Chemicals
Chemical supplies valued at 5700 dollars have been purchased for the State University at Missoula and the State School of Mines at Butte for the next school year. Deliveries are scheduled for August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Missoula
State School of Mines
Butte
I. 8. McQuitty
Fenton Family Visits Dillon Before California Trip
Mr and Mrs Arch Fenton and family of Terre Haute Indiana visit Dillon with Mrs Mary Paddock and other relatives on a motor trip to California to visit the San Francisco fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Fenton
Terre Haute
Ind
Dillon
Mary Paddock
California
San Francisco Fair
Six Montana Counties Reaccredited for Cattle Breeding
Dr. G. W. Croweh of the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry reports six final counties Deer Lodge Granite Liberty Ravalli Sheridan and Toole reaccredited after testing breeding cattle and at least ten percent of all range cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. ‘Croweh
Federal Bureau of Animal ” Adustry
Deer Lodge
Granite
Liberty
Ravalli
Sheridan and Toole
Federal Agency
State Livestock - Sanitary Board
Civil Service announces open competitive exams in agriculture
United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for positions in the Department of Agriculture. Posts include Senior Field Aid Forage Crops, Assistant Laboratory Aid Plant Technology, Junior Field Aid, Junior Laboratory Aid, Bureau of Plant Industry, Associate Warehouse Examiner, Assistant Warehouse Examiner, and Junior Warehouse Examiner. Full information available from the Dillon post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil’ S Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Dillon Post Office
Quiet Fourth Observed Amid Rain in Dillon
Rain dampened Fourth of July celebrations in Dillon but residents still enjoyed the holiday. Many traveled to Butte for the statehood anniversary while fishermen in the county reported good catches and picnickers found fun despite wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte
Montana
Two Arraigned in Local Court for Forgery
In district court Judge Rouger's morning session G. E. Dorsey pleaded guilty to forgery and received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary. T. F. P. McFadden was appointed counsel for the defendant Olen Sollowayy Degever, a Birch Creek CC camp member, pleaded to have entered a Summer home in the Birch Creek section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Sollowayy
I .Degever
Birch Ctarens
Birch Creek
T. FP. McFadden
State Penitentiary
G. E. Dorsey
Rouger
Montana Port of Entry gains boost tourist estimates
Two thousand eight hundred thirty out of state cars were registered at Montana nine port of entry stations in the first three days, up 74 from a year ago. Most cars came from the eastern states. Montana's Inc. estimates tourism this year at 40 million dollars, up 10 million from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
D. A. McKinnon
Montanan’s, Inc
Ruth and Vernon Wilberg Visit Great Falls Friends
Ruth and Vernon Wilberg of Great Falls are in town visiting friends, enjoying local sights and reconnecting with familiar faces during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Vernon Wilberg
Great Falls
Silver Wedding fete honors Jackson couple in I C O Hall
A party and dance honored a Jackson couple’s Silver Wedding anniversary at the I C O F hall. Five daughters served as hostesses assisted by Mrs Dan Pendergast and others. A mock wedding replay from Enfield New Hampshire 1914 featured Catherine Jackson and Dan Pendergast as bride and groom. Over a hundred guests attended including out of town visitors. Lawrence Peterson of Great Falls joined weekend guests at the Esta Husted home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
Enfield
N. H
Margaret Thee
John Jackson
Catherine Jackson
Dan Pendergast
Minnie Pendergast
Sanford , Shepherd
Will Showe
W. G. “Duke” Gilbert
Albert Stamm
Muggs McGrath
Bob Barrett
Jack Barrett
Lawrence Holloran
Margaret
Barbara
Lawrence
Johnny Burgess
Len Holloran
Paul Stahl
John Meyers
Asa Willey
Walter Stewart
Jack Hurley
Lawrence Peterson
Great Falls
Esta Husted
Residents and visitors travel for events and visits
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Clemow hosted visitors from Denver and Dillon. Betsy Clemow visited Tom Clemow's home. Mrs. Vera Walchley and Mrs. Junia Flowers with Joyce and Jill Hirschy went to Butte for the pageant. Jackson residents attended Joe Metlen’s funeral in Dillon. Nita Tees of Anaconda visited the Clemows. The Martinell family stayed with Esta Husted. Fred Nelson and family vacationed in Hamilton. PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton Beriday
Mark Clemow
Denver
Colo
Dale Pettit of
Dillon
Bruce Jardine
Betsy
Clemow
Tom Clemow
Vera Walchley
Junia Flowers
Joyce
Jill Hirschy
Butte
Jackson
Joe Metlen
Nita Tees
Anaconda
Tees
Lowell Martinell
Esta Husted
Fred Nelson
Hamilton
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Virginia City
Paul Sackett
Long, ‘Beach
Calif
H. S. Armitage
Daly Memorial Hospital
Jim Paddock
Clyde Thompson
Bill Ritchel
Gibbons District
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Sparkler
Bride
Reichsfuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Paul
Olga
Yugoslavia
Germany
Berlin
Hermann Goering
Greater
Howard R. Cashmore
F Billings
Mrs. W. F. Cashmore
H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Finlen
Shevnan
Mesdames James Johnson
Ross Hill
Erma Jackson
Tom Clemon
UC Ee
Eton
UTS Eels International Harvester
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