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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
1
Dillon plans a two day rodeo at the county fairgrounds on June 24 and 25 under manager Womack. Top bronc riders, bulldogging, calf roping, trick riding and clowns will headline, with Richters stock and Brahma cattle featured. Parades will run downtown both days with prizes for best outfits.
The Dillon Gun Club plans a housewarming Sunday June 26 to celebrate its new Montana clubhouse east of town. President R M Barrett reports the white facility, with steel posts and gravel paths, will host trapshooters from western Montana and Idaho for a registered shoot. Tige Talent led Sunday’s tune-up with 98x100 in singles, followed by John Jackson 96x100 and others, with doubles and handicap scores listed.
Beav erhead county high school faculty plan varied vacations for 1938-39 period. Three staff members resign including Betty Ann Polleys and Ruby Rog ness. Kathleen Henkel to marry Harold Babcock. Conrad Orr says two vacancies filled by Laventia Bedford as commercial instructor and Helen Winston as English and public speaking teacher. Several staff members pursue studies or work in other cities through the summer.
New officers of the American Legion Auxiliary were installed at a meeting last Monday by president Mrs. H. M. Warner. Installed were Mrs. D. V. Paddock president elect, Mrs. A. B. Johnson first vice president, Mrs. Ben Davis second vice president, Mrs. Paul Temple secretary treasurer, Mrs. Alex Tait sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Sam Cardinale chaplain. A social hour followed with Fidac committee hosts chaired by Mrs. C. M. Casterline and assisted by Mrs. Leo Roland, Mrs. J. C. Fuller, and Mrs. C. M. Bonnefield.
Dr W H Stephan spoke to the Dillon Rotary on modern X-ray use and X-ray therapy with prints to illustrate. He described X-ray applications from locating fractures to stimulating or inhibiting tissues and noted deep X-rays can help kill cancer cells. Frank Tyro presided as Rotary president.
After more than 80 hours of search, Erick Fredrickson's body remains missing in the Big Hole river near Dewey. Miss Pauline Brady escaped by swimming downstream to raise help, while anaconda sheriff and volunteers continue probing the icy waters for the 82 year old victim.
At the Dillon Chamber of Commerce annual reorganization the board elected H M Warner as president succeeding R M Barrett. New officers include Harry Andrus first vice president Bert Megquier second vice president J W Rees treasurer and J L Mayland secretary. The meeting also set plans to receive a Leadore Idaho delegation en route to Helena to meet the Montana Highway Commission about improving Montana Idaho highway links.
Dillon members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls returned from the state conclave held in Butte. Marjorie Decker and Pat Peterson were named editor and associate editor of The Rainbow Treasure for the ensuing year. Eleanor Johnson served as a teller during officer elections. Attendees included Elizabeth Loebben Mary Curry Merle Schmittroth Jo Ann Deputy Darlas Adam Maysel Mallon Mary Dawn Warner and MaryAnn Luebben.
The MARCH OF TIME notes Gallup shows relief and WPA as the public's view of Roosevelt's greatest achievements and worst actions. It also discusses a rise in the president's personal popularity from 56.1 to 58.2 percent and outlines Supreme Court term highlights under Chief Justice Hughes.
June shows ongoing heavy rain with .91 inches recorded in the first eight days and .58 on June 5, .29 on June 6, and .04 on June 8 at the Normal college weather station. If rainfall continues, this could rival last June’s 1.94 inches.
Dr. R. D. Curry, chairman of the Boy Scout honor committee, reports that the Boy Scout and Cub Scout badges did not arrive in time for the honor court Monday evening. The boys should call at his office to receive them.
Mrs. Phil Anderegg of Dillon died Saturday at Barrett Hospital after years of illness. Born July 5 1864 in Salt Lake City she moved to Dillon in 1859 and married two years later to a well known local resident. Survived by husband and three sisters in Washington and Idaho. Funeral services held Monday at Brundage chapel with Rev J A Meeke of Grace Methodist Church. interment Mountain View Cemetery.
Sheriff force and city officers report several arrests and charges over the past days. Carl Eubanks of Butte pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a crash on Highway 91 and was fined 100 dollars plus 50 days in jail. Others, including Mack Yost on forgery, await court action.
Mrs. Ralph Liggett of Dillon and Miss Bessie Knox represent Beaverhead county 4-H clubs at the Montana State College convention in Bozeman. Liggett leads an advance clothing club. Knox from Mountain View Dell has served as club president and secretary and completed projects in clothing, food prep and handcraft. The Mountain View club, five years old with 15 members, sends delegates along with 200 members and leaders from across the state for a four day program featuring trainings and talks by state leaders. Events include a Gallatin county 4-H picnic, guest night, banquet and dance.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Clair and Ralph McFadden traveled to Helena for the Montana Music Teacher's association and Federation of Music clubs convention. Clair and McFadden from the Normal college music faculty served as judges in the clubs contest. Alfred Mirovitch, eminent pianist from New York City, performed as guest artist. McFadden pursued special work from Mirovitch.
Mr and Mrs Frank Barbi of Dilton became parents Thursday with the birth of a daughter at Barrett Hospital. The brief notice confirms the new arrival and location.
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