Chamber of commerce group to organize Dillon drive
The American City bureau plans a Dillon chamber of commerce starting June 16 with George Everson and Lynn D. Mowatt directing. The democratically run group aims to unite all residents, gather ideas, elect directors by secret ballot, and build a multi-year program supported by bureau researchers and continuation services.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dillon
American City Bureau
George Everson
Lynn D. Mowatt
Momiber
Chamber
Bureau
American City Magazine
Dillon Organization
United States
Dillon’s
Auto Operators Without Tags May Be Arrested
Secretary of State C. T. Stewart notified Sheriff Dan Mooney that arrests should target automobile operators lacking 1921 license plates. Mooney will enforce the order, with fines for owners who have not obtained plates. The Camp Fire Girls plan a Saturday foot sale at Olmsted Stevenson's for the Near East relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
C. T. Stewart
Dan Mooney
Mooney
Olmsted-Stevenson’s
Wranglers Club Holds Annual Banquet With Oil Talk
The Wranglers Club held its annual banquet at the AV Church lecture hall with about a hundred members and guests. Toastmaster Stone introduced Dr. Clapp of the School of Mines who spoke on Oil In Montana, followed by Dr. Grigg of Butte on Beaverhead Alberta oil efforts and Pearl J. Smith discussing a local shale plant and graphite mines near Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrangles Club
Fe M. IE
Helen Finch
Thurman
Stone
Clapp
School of Mines
Grigg
Butte
Beaverhead-Alberta Company
Pearl J. Smith
Dillon
First Since War to Visit Europe
Dr. F. M. Poindexsay of Dillon sails June 18 from Montreal on the Montre al bound for London to attend a two month post graduate clinic. He will then tour European battlefields and visit American occupation officers along the Rhine before a planned Italian trip and home return in about three months.
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F. M. Poindexsay
Dillon
W Wesion
U. S. Army
England
Europe
London
Poindexter
Rhine
Italy
A Social Afternoon at Apex School House
A social gathering at the Apex school house last Sunday featured hospitality from local ladies. A 1 30 lunch offered sandwiches cake coffee and ice cream followed by songs including a solo by Miss Shippy of Dillon. Reverend Edward Smith of Dillon conducted 3 o clock services with many from Dillon in attendance.
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Apex
Miss Shippy
Dillon
Edward Smith
Field Day Proves Huge Success Amid Weather Challenges
Despite rain and muddy roads, the first annual Catholic picnic and field day drew hundreds to the park from Bannack and Montana streets. A lively afternoon program featured close competitions, then dancing as the Baxter Tonney orchestra played late into the night.
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Depair
Old Sol
Dilton Business
Bannack
Montana
Baxter- Tonney Orchestra
Delegates Leave for State WOODCRAFT Convention in Butte
A group of women delegates set out for Butte on Monday for the state convention of Women of Woodcraft. The travelers include Mrs. Nellie McFadden Mrs. Cora Andrus Mrs. Sarah Wolfe Miss Cora Perry and Mrs. Florence Hughes a state officer.
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of Women of Woodcraft
Butte
Nellie McFadden
Cora Andrus
Sarah Wolfe
Cora Perry
Florence Hughes
Chautauqua Begins in Dillon With Two Daily Programs
Six days of Cadmean Chautauqua entertainment start June 16 and run to June 21 in Dillon. The Lincoln circuit promises varied acts with afternoons and evenings shows. Professor Lee R Light directs ticket sales. season tickets $2.75, student $1.65, children $1.10. tickets transferable in a family. Local merchants back the event and must sell a minimum number of adult tickets to cover guarantees.
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Dillon
United States
Lincoln
Lee R. Light
Cadmean
Horse Bucking Injures Dillon Man On Green Ranch
James H. Hiickson working on the Green ranch near Dillon suffered a dislocated arm after being bucked from a horse last Saturday. He was brought to Dillon for treatment by Dr. H. A. MacMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Hiickson
Green Ranch
Dillon
H. A. MacMillan
Beaverhead Post Delegates Elected and Plans Formed for Elkhorn Springs
Harry Gruner and C. M. Featherly were elected delegates to the state convention in Lewistown. Lonnie Linson and Alexander Tait were chosen as alternates. The meeting endorsed a ten to fifteen year recreation center and sanitarium plan at Elkhorn Hot Springs aimed at a national reputation for the ex service men’s health camp. The group will circulate prospectuses to Montana posts and seek convention endorsement.
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Harry, Gruner
C. M. Featherly
Beaverhead
Lewistown
Lonnie’ Linson
Alexander Tait
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Ekhorn
Montana
Normal College Commencement Ends Week of Activities
The Chinook play opened the season on June 8 with an appreciative audience. Alumni banquet Saturday at 8 at Andrus Grill. baccalaureate Sunday at 3 in the Normal college auditorium. Rev. Bennett and Rev. Smith deliver addresses. Class day Monday 8 pm features Will, Salutatory, and diplomas. Commencement Tuesday at 11 with Supt. Siders. diploma list includes Teresa Bruel, Rose Carroll, Florence Cohan, and others. Pow-wow closes events Tuesday night. exams Wednesday Thursday. spring quarter ends Thursday noon. summer session starts Monday. Public invited to all exercises.
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Andrus Grill
Normal College
Thomas W. Bennett
St. James Episcopal Church
Edward Smith
Federated Church
Tressa Page
Stephan
Episcopal Church Choir
College Glee Club
College
Alice Hall
Jessa Page
Freda Dudley
Victor Parker
McBain Valedictory
Mary O’donnell
W. RB. Siders
Pocatello
Normal College Glee Club
Teresa Mary Bruel
Rose Margaret Carroll
Florence Catherine Cohan
Margaret Montana Crowley
Freda Alwilda Dudley
Marion
Violent Rainstorms Hit Beaverhead Area
Unusually severe rainstorms lashed Dillon and Stone Creek area last week. Cloudbursts washed out bridges and flooded fields along the Beaverhead River, which rose to flood stage after rapid snowmelt.
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Dillon
Ctiu
Stone Ereek
Jeaverhead
Saw mill accident injures Trombly at upper Blacktail
William Trombly, operator at Trombly Brothers saw mill, suffered severe facial lacerations and bruises when a coworker started the mill without locating him. Thrown over the machinery, he escaped serious injury and was treated by Dr. MacMillan in Dillon. He had prior injury last year when part of his right hand was crushed.
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William Trombly
Trombly Brothers
Dillon
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