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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
4
A Montana traveler notes the difference between California trucks that hug the edge of the pavement to aid passing and Montana commercial trucks that occupy much of the road. State Highway Patrol warns that poorly operated farm trucks and hogging trucks cause accidents and urges drivers to maintain safe passing and obey road regulations.
Mayor I D A Galt proclaims July 5 to 10 as Air Mail Week in Dillon Montana. The notice urges residents to recognize the benefits of air mail service and to cooperate with the movement.
Dr. Sigmund Spaeth of New York will address the Normal college assembly next Monday at 11:00 AM and again at 8:15 PM. The noted author broadcaster entertainer lecturer and tune detective will entertain and inform audiences with his music expertise. Public admission is free. His summer schedule includes Cheney Pullman Moscow and a two week stint at the University of Hawaii.
A kitchen shower honored Mary Louise Taylor, bride to be Marcus Hilden of Glasgow. Hosted by Evelyn Mikkelsen and Ruth Wolfe, the event featured orchid and pink flowers, a treasure hunt gift presentation, and evening refreshments with a large guest list of family and friends.
A schedule of Winnetka school system conferences begins June 24 at 9:00 with The General Philosophy of the Winnetka System. Sessions cover The Method of Individualized Instruction and other topics. Summer school staff, faculty, and teachers are invited. individual conferences may be arranged. James Mann of the Normal college serves on the staff. Adeline Jarussi named summer term textbook librarian. first assembly at ten o'clock Wednesday features President Sheldon Davis on Three Questions and a music program.
From the Tribune June 29 1888 note Reinhart and Lavery have opened a meat market on Center street opposite the Magnolia restaurant and display choice meats on hooks and blocks. Also reported are Great Falls bricklayers striking, a Helena trip for W R Gilbert’s son, two road agents Baxter and Ashley jailed at Argenta for robbing a Challis to Blackfoot stage, and a Blue Eyed Annie mine strike by Elkhorn Copper Mining. The 1907 Dillon Fourth celebration featured baseball games Idaho champions Caldwell and Dillon, with Dillon winning 15-1 and 9-6, plus horse races and a notable parade crowd.
Daniel E. Bandmann and his wife Theresa performed scenes from MacBeth Hamlet and The Happy Pair at the Dillon opera house. Bandmann, a famed tragedian, also spoke on farming and stock raising, praising Beaverhead county resources.
The Mineopa reservoir broke through the dam flooding the Rattlesnake valley and causing major damage. Several hundred sheep owned by Woods Liver Stocks were drowned. Bridges along the Rattlesnake are out and roads are impassable. Waterworks in Dillon is muddy and a $5,000 filter bed may be installed to restore clear water.
Twenty years ago in the Tribune June 29 1917 Fred Chapman and Howard Morse return from Minneapolis and Ann Arbor to spend vacations. A Hel ena federal officer investigates delinquent men who failed to register for military service, with several cases likely. Dillon Oil Company plans a drilling rig near the Lovell basin adjoining the Smallhorn field where oil sands show promise.
The Big Hole Road association invites essays on a state maintained highway through the Big Hole connecting Routes 91 and 93. Prizes of 5.00 and 2.50 will go to the top two essays. entries to Mrs. Fred Hirschy, Jackson Montana, by July 3. Winners to be announced at a July old timers picnic. Beaverhead county officials urged the state to provide right of way and five miles of graded road if surfaced and drainage structures are funded.
The Legion Auxiliary held a Friday evening meeting at Miss Berniece Metlen's home. Elections elected Miss Metlen as president and Mrs C J Hovren as secretary. Plans began for a June 30 party honoring war nurses and other workers.
Community church announces a Methodist picnic and Sunday school gathering with activities for families and neighbors. Organizers invite participation and mention planned games, food, and fellowship at the church grounds.
Rosa Lee Brown and June Welborn of Armstead and Don Shaffner of Dillon, Beaverhead County 4-H delegates, returned from the state 4-H convention held June 16 to 18 in Bozeman. Don Shaffner tied for third in state stock judging. a livestock judging team including Shaffner Floyd Poe of Broadwater County and Neil Bratton Jr. of Lake County was selected.
Howard Cashmore son of Mr and Mrs W F Cashmore will graduate from the mortician school in St Louis next Friday June 25 after which he will leave immediately for Dillon.
Executrix Katie Bokas publishes a notice to creditors of Michel Boka deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to John Colina Law Office Poindexter Block Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County. First publication tone 16 1987.
Public notice announces the Dillon Montana tax deed sale of Lots 1 2 8 4 and 5 Block 12 East Side Addition and a tract along Bannack Street to Blacktail Deer Creek plus an undivided quarter interest in a Fraction G tract sold to Frank and Fawn Conklin. Bids may be filed at John Collins Poindexter Block Dillon after June 26 1987 until all property is sold. Dated June 8 1937.
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