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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
9
Notice indicates the item is entered at the Dillon Postoffice for transmission through the mails as second class mail matter.
The article notes a senate inquiry into the William S. Ware versus George Pepper contest amid reports of massive campaign spending in Pennsylvania. It compares current sums to the Newberry case, where $195,000 was charged as undue influence, and warns that primaries are seen as polluted by money.
Reflections on the Alaska purchase from Russia for 7 200 000 dollars yielding vast cash returns and valuable resources. The piece notes gold, silver and merchandise yields in 1925 and criticizes wasteful hoarding of money while urging public use. It contrasts with Berlin police armor and calls for reform.
A genuine chinchilla coat now costs 85000 dollars as Peru bans killing the animals to prevent extinction. The move aims to protect chinchillas and curb fur trade impacts.
Medicine Lodge news item notes Mr and Mrs Sigurd Roode and two boys visiting Craver ranch with the Freemans. Wilborns drive to Dillon. Roode and Dick Freeman attend Armstead versus Lima baseball game, Freeman plays for Armstead. Ike Rife visits Dillon. Bob Foster and son at Craver ranch. Duke Davis and Henry Guyaz haul lumber on Schwartz Creek. James Gravely trips to Armstead midweek. John Hildreth spends last week in Dillon.
Polaris May 26 local notes report Jack Brown and Emerson Brown visiting with Mrs. Larry Daly. Mrs. E A Marchesseau leaves for Bedrock. Judge weighs 100 head of steers at Armstead bought by Frye & Co. Clare Judge helps drive. Pahnish Bros and Pyle Bros load steers at Armstead. Polaris baseball team beats Jackson 15 to 5 at home. Agnes Casey farewell party at Judge ranch attended by Freda and Esther Knoll. Frank Gorman visits Judge ranch.
George Pyle and Al Ward led the drive as Norman Nelson attended a Judge ranch party Saturday. On Sunday George Harrison and Earl Tash were badly hurt in a collision while attempting to catch a fly ball. They suffered multiple bruises and two broken noses.
The B M A s were entertained by Elizabeth Levick at the Golobick home with refreshments after pinochle. The Woman's Federated club met at Mrs Roy Stocker's home. A dancing party was hosted by the O D O club with supper and a good time. Several residents visited Dillon and Twin Bridges for events and outings, including Mrs E W Rogers visiting from Dell and hospital stays for Mrs Walter Scott in Butte.
Miss Hirene Hollingworth of Great Falls and Lambert Eliel of Dillon married in Butte Saturday afternoon by Rev. C. L. Clifford. The bride’s mother, Mrs. Charles Davis of Great Falls, attended. The couple will reside in the Bert Orr home and begin a honeymoon to Salt Lake City before returning.
D A R state regent Mrs H R Wahoske of Great Falls arrived in Dillon Thursday evening to visit the Beaverhead chapter. Friday she toured the city and county historic spots and joined lunch with Mrs Clark Anderson. The Beaverhead chapter met at 3 pm at Mrs T D Olmsted's home for monthly business before a dinner in her honor at Mrs J B's residence.
Memorial Day guests in Melrose included Mrs. Frank Miles and children Bert and Chloris from Feely, Mrs. Gabriel Jaccar of Butte, Mr. and Mrs. James Maddox of Hecla, and Mrs. Robert Edgar and her son Robert Jr. The Melrose Woman's club hosted a luncheon at the Presbyterian Ladies aid rooms and will resume meetings in fall. Ruth Parker visits Wisdom this week. Mrs. Phil Dunston and Phyllis June Dunston return to Butte after visiting Melrose relatives.
The general assembly on Tuesday morning June 1 included a Cowboy dance a Skit an Athletic Pageant and a W A A Scene Around the Campfire. The Chinook was dedicated to John B Cluley by Miss Bernice Somerville during the program. R E Albright delivered a commencement address Saturday night May 29 at Lima on Your Modern World.
The event titled Let Us Remember was delivered Monday May 31 by R E Albright. The Kappa Zeta Nu pledge dance occurred Friday night May 28 at the residence halls with 67 couples reported and described as the prettiest dance of the year. May 31 was observed as a holiday at the training school and the college per Miss Trumper and faculty action.
Mr and Mrs Walter Eighorn were in an automobile accident Sunday evening while returning from Feely. A party of inebriates apparently returning from fishing crashed into them near the Selway ranch. Mr Eighorn swerved but the other car forced into theirs causing severe damage. No one was injured.
In Twin Bridges Saturday evening Melrose residents attended the Junior Prom and reported an unusually good time. Attendees included Mrs. John Maclvor Mrs. Phil Dunston Miss Margaret Maclvor Kenneth Maclvor and Eugene Molleur.
St Rose guild held a social meeting Thursday evening at the rectory with cards as the diversion. Refreshments were served at the close of the gathering.
Miss Eirene Hollingworth a Normal college student was guest of honor at a breakfast by Miss Clara Plant at the Eliel residence on South Washington street. The engagement to Lambert Eliel was formally announced with 24 guests present among college friends.
Mrs. A L Stone entertained the Needle club on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. A F Waldorf Mrs J E Monroe and Mrs Robert Waddell of Bozeman.
The local D A R chapter met at Mrs. T D Olmsted's home last week to discuss plans for the en Documented activities and future events were outlined.
Mrs H R Wahoske of Great Falls will make her official visit to Beaverhead chapter on Friday June 4. The event marks a formal engagement by the State Regent with local members and guests to discuss chapter affairs and programs during the visit.
Mrs L F Molleur will entertain the Busy Bee club Wednesday afternoon June 9 at her home on North Pacific street.
The Normal alumni held their annual picnic last Tuesday miles above Argenta and spent a delightful afternoon. Officers for the year were elected: Miss Mary Baker president, Mrs Margaret Roode secretary, and Miss Alice Russell treasurer.
Culbertson Mountain States Telegraph company will erect a new building and install an improved system here.
Great Falls and the Great Northern plan to rebuild 80 coal locomotives to burn oil. They will operate at a rate of 10 carloads of oil daily.
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