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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

5

Sprinkle Was A Butte Visitor Saturday

Miss Laura Sprinkle visited Butte on Saturday as part of local social events and engagements.

Laura Butte

Local residents greet visitors and travellers in Dillon

A steady stream of visitors and relocations fills Dillon scenes with notes of travel. Paul Bramsman, Jim Harrison, Mrs. William Lewis, D. W. Ohl, Charles Walters, Pete Stephanie, Jack Cashmore, Clyde Britton, June Randolph, Mia Hendricks, Harriet Schuler, John Combes, Charles Murray, W. W. Cheeley, Rev. Tragitt, Mrs. Gelhaus, Eddie Exum, Ralph Reason, George Edinger, Harold Capeheart, Joe Arnold, William McMenamin, Mrs. Combes, J. H. Smith, B. L. Chism, Oren Sassman, Mrs. Homer Faust, Nick Hertges, Mrs. Henderson, William Ballard, Miss Elizabeth Ballard, Myrle Bostwick, Creighton Gillis, Melville MacMillan, Archie Gillis, Hiram Brundage Jr, Dr. Brundage, J. J. T. Armitage, and Robert Elwood all appear in town for visits, business, study, or relocation prospects.

Busy Bee Club Holds No-Hostess Luncheon at Armstead

Members of the Busy Bee club gathered for a 1:30 luncheon at Armstead on Wednesday. The event featured a no-hostess lunch followed by pinochle.

Busy Bee Club Armstead

L D S Relief Society Social at Chapel

The L D S Relief Society holds a Thursday social at 2 oclock in the chapel. Mrs Vie Mance and Mrs Cleora Olsen will entertain. A report on the district conference will be given.

L. D. S. Relief Society Vie Mance Cleora Olsen

St James Guild to Meet Thursday With Gilbert and Willey Hosts

Members of the St James guild will meet Thursday at three o'clock with Mrs J J Gilbert and Mrs W B Willey as hostesses. The gathering will be held at the Gilbert town home.

St. James Guild J. J. Gilbert W. B. Willey Gilbert Town Home

Riverside Ladies Social Club Hosts Tea Event

The Riverside Social club ladies were entertained on Wednesday June 15 by Mrs. Lawrence Spencer at the home of Mrs. Harry Tash at 2 o'clock.

Riverside Social Club Lawrence Spencer Harry Tash

Presbyterian Manse Society Meeting To Be Held

The Presbyterian Manse society will meet Thursday at 2 o clock at the home of Mrs. Ella Boetticher 823 South Washington street.

The Presbyterian Manse Society Ella Boetticher South Washington Street

Country Club Ladies Day Opens With Luncheon

Ladies day at the country club begins with a 1 30 luncheon on Wednesday. Hostesses include Mrs Bernard Williams Mrs Alvin Jones Mrs W A Graeter and Mrs W B Hartwig. Bridge or golf will follow the lunch.

Country Club The Bernard Williams Alvin Jones W. A. Graeter W. B. Hartwig

Methodist Aid Society Meeting at Church Parlors

The Methodist Aid society will meet at the church parlors Thursday afternoon with officers of the group acting as hostesses. Mrs. T. H. Du Bois Mrs. Robert Quackenbush Mrs. Levant Taylor Mrs. Ed Knox and Mrs. Earl Crichton are listed as hosts.

Methodist Aid Society T. H. du Bois Robert Quackenbush Levant Taylor Ed Knox Earl Crichton

Kathryn Kellett Made Honorary Delta Phi Delta Member

Miss Kathryn Kellett attends Delta Phi Delta meeting at Blanchard Inn in Boulder Colorado. She is elected honorary member from the State College chapter at Bozeman. Mrs Arnold Clair to conduct her classes during the opening week of the summer term.

Kathryn Kellett Delta Phi Delta National Art Fraternity Blanchard Inn Boulder Colo

Mrs Poole Hosts Music Students Party at Home

Mrs Frank Poole entertained her advanced music students with a Tuesday evening party at her home. A gay time was enjoyed at Bingo with Golda Talent, Andy Pickorick and Boyd Koenig as winners. Dancing and refreshments followed.

Frank Poole Golda Andy Pickorick Boyd Koenig

Rebekah Members Invited to City Visit Night

A notice invites a class of Rebekahs and visiting Rebekahs in the city. Refreshments will be served.

Madison Couple Married Sunday at Grace Methodist

Clovis Birdsill of Twin Bridges and Ethel Hedengran of Sheridan wed Sunday at Grace Methodist church in Madison. Rev. J. A. Meeke officiated with attendants Miss Alice Castle and Harold Gilman.

Clovis Birdsill Twin Bridges Ethel Hedengran Sheridan Grace Methodist Church J. A. Meeke Alice Castle Harold Gilman

Union Pacific crew holds Taylor Creek picnic

Thirty eight employees and families from Union Pacific gathered at W F Shaffner ranch on Taylor creek Sunday for a picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B L Chism, Mr and Mrs Cecil Angeroth, C M Casterline, Mr and Mrs Tom Carney, Mrs Mary Carney, Mr and Mrs Jack Shaffner, Mr and Mrs Hyram Tolley, Mr and Mrs Claude DeVaney, Mr and Mrs Glen Raff, Mr and Mrs Roy Webster, Mrs Ethel Johnson, Mrs C B Holmes and Eddie Exum.

Union Pacific W. F. Shaffner Ranch Taylor Creek B. L. Chism Cecil Angeroth C. M. Casterline Tom Carney Mary Carney Jack Shaffner Hyram Tolley Claude DeVaney Glen Raff Roy Webster Ethel Johnson C. B. Holmes Eddie Exum

Delegates Named for State Legion Auxiliary Convention

Delegates to the state Legion Auxiliary convention in Helena from June 23 to 25 were designated at the regular Auxiliary meeting Monday. The delegates are Mrs. A. S. Johnson Mrs. H. M. Warner and Mrs. W. F. Cashmore. The group dined with Fidac and membership committees at a 2 o'clock dessert hosted by Mrs. Stanley Sisterson at her ranch home.

State Legion Auxiliary Helena A. S. Johnson H. M. Warner W. F. Cashmore Fidac Stanley Sisterson

Mountain View Cemetery Irrigation Drive Progress

B P W reports donations reaching $1000 toward irrigation and landscaping at Mountain View cemetery. An WPA appropriation funds labor, with local materials to be supplied. A $2400 goal is set. new contributors include Mrs. Fredricka Cushing Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Dillon Machinists Union Miss Esther Robbins and Miss Lucy H Carson. Donations to Dillon banks or to Mrs Dora Smith, drive chair.

Mountain View W.P.A Fredricka Cushing Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Dillon Machinists Union Esther Robbins Lucy H. Carson Dillon Dora Smith

Chemicals vs Weeds: Carbon Bisulfide Recommended

Bozeman Montana June 14 Ralph D Mercer of Montana agricultural college extension service agronomist today recommended carbon bisulfide for killing small weed patches hard to eradicate with tillage. Treated land can return to production within one season though success depends on soil moisture. Weeds are treated by pouring measured quantities into holes. the liquid becomes gas and penetrates downward to decompose roots.

Bozeman Mont U.P Ralph D. Mercer Montana Agricultural College Extension Service Agronomist Mercer

Chicago man charged with writing bad checks to Dillon merchants

Ed Harrington of Chicago was arrested Monday by city police on a bad check charge. He allegedly wrote several bogus checks to Dillon merchants and was lodged in the county jail.

Ed Harrington Chicago Dillon

Elk Tagging Effort Underway in Cabin Creek District

In Montana, 100 elk calves are being tagged in the Cabin Creek district on the Sun River north fork to study habits for conservation. A. J. Cramer of the Lewis and Clark National Forest said tagging annoys mothers only slightly as they stand, then rejoin their young.

Great Falls Mont U.P Cabin Creek North Fork Sun River A. J. Cramer Lewis and Clark National Forest

First Yellowstone Park Fatality Reported

James Walker, 24, of Wheeles Oklahoma, is listed as Yellowstone Park's first fatality of the season after drowning when a boat overturned on Squaw Lake. His companion stayed with the craft and saved himself. Walker disappeared into icy waters.

Yellowstone Park Mont U.P James Walker Wheeles Okla Walker Squaw Lake

Dillon Legion Drops Close Game To Idaho Falls Juniors

Bradley fanned 13 in a strong effort but Dillon committed errors and base running miscues enabled Idaho Falls juniors to win 4 to 3. Idaho took lead in fifth on a misthrow after Bradley struck out the third, then added three in the seventh amid a flurry of Dillon mistakes. Davis drove in Dillon’s final run in the seventh as Fairbanks and George contributed offensively.

Bradley Dillon Legion Idaho Falls Idaho Bayerd Dillon Fairbanks George A. Bradley Davis Raymond Rmi J. Ryan Cssssened Atkinson Jensen Wen Aneenseeeten Bentens Tobin Neres Eneeewntense Young Lf. Oe Goodwin Empey Cishsadeecaatengesseonden Hart Statende Regency Ategtetee Cenee Good Conger Wedum McLaren

Welfare department spending totals and breakdowns in May

State Auditor John J. Holmes reported the welfare department spent 45 596 dollars in May. Commodity distribution direct relief grants aid to needy blind child welfare aid to crippled children aid to dependent children administration and old age assistance payments totaled 247 442 dollars with multiple category totals listed.

Welfare Department John J. Holmes

Missoula graduation certificates handed out late

State University at Missoula graduates nearly left without their diplomas as Miss Ruth Rear Don, superintendent of public instruction, delayed signing certificates until 11 o'clock though they were due at 2 o'clock at the university.

State University At Missoula Ruth Reardon

Montana Officials Announce Warrant Totals and Appointments

Auditor John J. Holmes reports May warrants totaling 2 760 888, with drafts from liquor board general and highway funds. Grazing commission members Lee Williams James B. Grierson Myers and Howard Morse are reap pointed to 1940 terms. Provinces set Lewistown for Montana Day July 4. Ayers names Armstrong Brown and Scanlon to meet with federal and Wyoming on Yellowstone river water distribution.

John J. Holmes Liquor Board Fund General Fund Highway Trust Fund Highway Fund Lee Williams Deer Lodge James B. Grierson Myers Howard Morse Dillon State Grazing Commission Roy E. Myers Roy E. Ayers Bert B. Armstrong Livingston Rockwood Brown Billings J.D. Scanlon Miles City Wyoming Yellowstone River Montana

State Board and MDT Consol Lease Gas Field in Fallon County

Land Commissioner Nanita B. Sherlock announced a consolidated lease and operating agreement between the state land board and Montana-Dakota Utilities for a 37 750 acre natural gas field in Fallon County. The deal sets royalties on gas and discovery and provides an annual rental of 2230 dollars, the commissioner said.

State Land Board Montana-Dakota Utilities Company Fallon Nanita B. Sherlock

Recreation Planned for Girls of City

The Girl Scout Council and P.T.A. with B.P.W. outlined free supervised city wide recreation for girls aged seven to 18. Activities include camping, singing, games, folk dancing, crafts, and swimming with a final rally. Enrollment begins June 27 for two three week sessions, at Cornell Park adjacent to the college.

Girl Scout Council P.T.A B.P.W H.M. Warner Roscoe Cornell Yellow Leaf Cornell Park

Beaverhead Stockmen at Idaho Meet

Beaverhead stockmen gathered at Idaho for discussions on grazing during burn years and ensuring adequate grass stands before burning. The event featured sheep breeding discussions with Targhee and Columbia breeds from the Idaho experiment station, plus Corrie Dale and Rambouillet sheep along with a wool exhibit.

Beaverhead Idaho Essary Columbia Idaho Experiment Station Corrie Dale

Model Airplane Meet Set for Bozeman Weekend

Rocky Mountain Gas Model Club and the Bozeman Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsor a gas powered model airplane meet in Bozeman on June 25 and 26. Dean M. Houseman Jr. leads the club and announces many prizes for classes including appearance, take-off, flight duration, landing, glide and starting promptness. Each contestant may enter more than one ship. Entry details are available from Mr. Houseman, 822 South Willson, Bozeman.

Rocky Mountain

FBI Concludes Gillette Car Theft Case In Wyoming

FBI and Sheriff reports two youths arrested in Gillette for April 12 car theft from Eddie Pappetti. Roy W. Hunter, a federal parole violator, is sent to Yakima to serve three years after parole revocation at Idaho’s St. Anthony reformatory. Harold H. Martin indicted May 10 in Cheyenne for NMVTA violation. pleaded guilty May 14 and got two years probation.

Paul Temple H. E. Andersen Butte Federal Bureau of Investigation Gillette Wyo Eddie Pappetti Roy W. Hunter Yakima State Reformatory St. Anthony Idaho Harold H. Martin Cheyenne FBI

Warns Against Insurance By Mail In Montana

Helena officials caution buyers against mail order insurance schemes. State Auditor John J. Holmes says shell game operators offer high indemnities with low premiums, avoid licensing, and pay claims only after suits in the company’s home state. Criminal actions may shutter firms but do not yield damages to claimants.

College Announces Open Swimming Hours at Normal Pool

Miss Marjorie Hamer of the physical education department lists open hours for townspeople. Women may swim at 4:00 Tuesday 7:30 Thursday 3:00 Friday and 11:00 Saturday evenings while men may swim 7:30 Tuesday evenings and 4:00 Saturday afternoons. lifeguards will be on duty and more hours may be added if demand rises.

Marjorie Hamer Normal College Hamer

Cub Scout Meeting Set for Thursday at Scout HQ

Russell Bacon announces a Thursday meeting at the Andrus hotel basement to discuss the Cub Scout camp at Camp Lowlands near Butte starting July 3. The number of attending cubs will be determined at the next meeting.

Neeling Scout Andrus Hotel Russell Bacon Camp Lowlands Butte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Bramsman Jim Harrison Grasshopper Valley William Lewis Jim Conger D. W. Ohl Charles Walters, Sr Lester Schulz Pete Stephanie Jack Cashmore Sattergren Mortuary Mrs Clyde Britton Detroit, Mich Dale Tash June Randolph Los Angeles Calif Mia Frank Hendricks Omak, Washington George Featherly Harriet Schuler Spokane Business College John N. Combes Charles B. Murray Montana State Normal College W. W. Cheeley Montana Newspaper Association From H. M. Tragitt St. James, Missouri Albert Gelhaus H. L. Tolley Ralph Reason Mr. Reason Montana Auto Supply George Edinger Harold Capeheart Joe Arnold Wisdom State Bank William McMenamin United Press Association Guy Combes Lincoln, Neb Guy, Jr Rock Springs Oren Sassman State University Homer Faust Dillon Business and Profession Club Lewistown Nick F. F. Hertges U. S. Army Recruiting Office Fort Missoula Margarets Henderson William Ballard Minneapolis Minneapolis Art Institute Elizabeth Ballard Poplar Minnesota Myrle Bostwick G. H. Bostwick the Murray Hospital Creighton Gillis Melville MacMillan Archie Gillis Portland George R. Baker Hiram Brundage, Jr St. Louis H. M. Brundage Dr. Brundage St. Louis University Seattle J.J. T, Armitage Wisdom Robert Elwood Harold Elwood San Francisco Mr. Elwood J. T. Armitage L. D. S. Society Riverside Club Presbyterian Methodist Aid Madison Capitol United Press Montanans, Inc State Chamber of Commerce Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Scout Council
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