New Proprietors Take Helm of Tribune Publishing
Albert and Elmer Erickson assume management of the Dillon Tribune and Dillon Daily Messenger. The new owners plan plant and store improvements and aim to continue public service started by the late editor F E Foote. Administrators thank supporters and request continued news contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert and
Elmer Erickson
Dillon
Tribune Publishing Company
Beaverhead
Dillon Tribune
Dillon Daily Messenger
Tribune Supply and Stationery
Albert Erickson
University of Montana
Montana Education
Montana Education Association
Hel
Montana
Seattle
Duluth
Minnesota
Tribune
F. 13. Foote
F. E. Foote
Albert and Elmfer
Gargoyles Present Tarkington Comedy Clarence
Gargoyle Dramatic club of the Normal college presents Clarence a Booth Tarkington comedy Friday evening March 5. An American postwar family farce where two teens disrupt domestic peace and a hired Clarence resolves the complications as veteran and new players perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Booth Tarkington
Gargoyle Dramatic Club
Normal College
Tarkington
Normal College Grad Coauthors Typing Book
Nellie Merrick, a 1925 Normal College graduate and Tacoma public school instructor, is named as an author of the 1937 five hundred page book Typewriting Behavior. The piece notes her University of Washington degree and successful teaching record as part of the collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Merrick
The
Normal College
Miss Merrick
University ‘of Washington
Tacoma
Merrick
Haa
Beaverhead Sportsmen Association to Meet Friday
The Beaverhead Sportsmen Association will meet Friday at 8 o'clock at City Hall to discuss obtaining elk from the Yellowstone Park herd. The plan is to release them in the area south of Dillon and all interested parties are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead’ Sportsman “Association
City Hall
Yellowstone Park
Dillon
Beavers Declared Tourney Winners After Ineligible Player Disqualification
Beaverhead high earned a spot in the Southern Division district tournament at Billings after St Peters Anaconda was withdrawn for an ineligible player. The Beavers, coached by Ross, traveled to Billings to face St Ignatius in the opening game following their rally from a Whitehall setback.
Blaze Destroys Veteran's Home in Fire Loss
Earl Phillips, World War II veteran, faces rebuilding after a four room house burned to the ground Saturday night. The fire, started near 9 15 pm, spread rapidly due to lack of nearby water supply and insufficient chemicals. Insurance covered the dwelling and contents including a world spanning guns collection. Phillips was away at a Masonic lodge meeting when flames began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Phillips
Phillips
Masonic Lodge
Weather Stripping Completed at Normal College Dormitory
J. C. Bilsland finished installing inter locking weather stripping on over 200 windows at the Normal College dormitory. He has also equipped the Masonic Library at Helena and a building for the feeble minded at Great Falls, plus three Bozeman dormitories. He will stay in Dillon into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
Bilsland
Normal College
Masonic Library
Helena
Great Falls
Bozeman
Dillon
Bobcats Defeat Utah To Clinch RM Conference Title
Montana State Bobcats beat Utah 56 to 37 to claim the Rocky Mountain conference western division crown at Bozeman. Exum led Utah with 14 points as both teams traded early leads before Montana pulled away in the second half. Doyra scored 11 for Montana, with a balanced effort from the Bobcats as they prepare for a title showdown with Denver U.
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Montana Bobcats
University of Utah Cagers
Montana
Fang
Exum
Dillon
Lxum
Bozeman
Doyra
Utah
Utes
Cats
Rocky Mountain
Breeden
Bobcats
Denver U
Dillion
Montana State
Fe. Pf
Paylot
F. Ae
Wienesern
Vavich
Ogle
E. Lapocainab
Utah U
Bulldogs Beat Idaho University Southern Branch in Pocatello
The last 1937 Intercollegiate basketball game for the Normal College year saw the Bulldogs defeat Idaho University Southern Branch in Pocatello on Friday. The Bulldogs record stands at five wins and five losses in conference play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldogs
Idaho University, Southern Branch
Pocatello
Choral Club Program for Monday Evening Highlights
The Choral Club presents a Monday evening program featuring operetta melodies and classical pieces. Performers include Mrs. A. Bacon Mrs. A. Nelson Mrs. J. R. Evans Dr. W. H. Stephan and Mrs. J. Bourquin with ensemble and accompanists led by director Mrs. W. G. Gilbert.
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Hewitt
Genher
Hildach
Joan
Or Fisher
Friml
A. Bacon
A. Nelson
J. R. Evans
Watts
J. C. Jeppson
Haydn-Wood
Johnson
W. H. Stephan
W. H. Stephan, Jr
MacDowell
Ralph McFadden
Squires
Glover
Larry Peterson
Dvorak
Mrs. I. Herman
Ensemble
Beethoven
Elveretta Wenger
Bonnie Jean Davis
Jeannie
Fisher
J. Bourquin
Pike
W. G. Gilbert
T. J. Sragent
Alf Cashmore
Claudia Faust
Bobcats Claim Zone Title With 56 37 Win Over Utah U
Butte fans returned home after Montana State College Bobcats defeated Utah U basketeers 56 to 37 to win the zone title. Dillon staged the game with 24 hours to prepare a big guarantee and packed Normal gym. Promoters included George Gosman Ross Hartwig Dr E G Free Herb Kakuske Normal college coach and W J Gilbert.
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Butte
Dillon
Montana State College Bobcats
Utah U Basketeers
George Gosman
Il Ross
E. G. Free
Herb Kakuske
Normal College
W. J. Gilert
Montana
Standard
Commissioners Meeting Postponed Due to Illness Absence
The Board of County Commissioners postponed the remainder of its monthly session because Commissioner W B Hartwig was called to Helena by a serious illness in his family. Action on the county printing contract remains pending before the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W. B. Hartwig
Helena
Vet Hoop Stars Defeat Normal Bulldogs in City League Showdown
An all-star City League team defeated the Normal Bulldogs 50 to 36 at the Normal gym on Saturday night. The former stars showed sharp play despite retirement from active competition, delivering a fast and exciting game.
Rotary Club hears radio interference expert and Utah Bobcat game update
At the Andrus Grill Monday the Rotary Club heard Ray L. Hofstetter of Montana Power discuss radio interference and the rising noise level from electrical devices. Coach H P Kakuske noted the Utah Bobcat basketball game played Tuesday night in the Normal College gym. Guests included Otto Vandegrift and Mayor D A Galt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrus Grill
Ray L. Hofstetter
Montana Power Company
Dillon
Hofstetter
H. P. Kakuske
Otto Vandegrift
D. A. Galt
Vacancies Open in U.S. Coast Artillery and Medical Corps
Vacancy announcements show openings in the United States coast artillery and medical corps, with stations listed in the Philippine Islands. The notices indicate these vacancies are now open to applicants and outline eligibility and posting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coast Artillery
and Medical Corps
Phillipine
Former Dillon Resident Patrick Lenox Dies in Portland
James Patrick Lenox died February 19 at a veterans hospital in Portland Oregon after a lingering illness. Born March 17 1879 in St Joseph Missouri he came to Dillon in 1888 with his parents and was educated there. He served in Spanish American War with Company E and was wounded at Malolas. He is survived by his widow Alice a brother George H Lenox of Dillon five sisters Celia Montgomery Adelaide Knapp Margaret Henderson Naomi Poland Seattle and Helen Williams Helena and many nieces and nephews. He was buried in the Portland Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
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James Patrick Lenox
Veterans’ Hospital
Portland
Oregon
Margaret Henderson
St. Joseph
Missouri
Dillon
Malolas
Alice
George H. Lenox
City
Celia Montgomery
Adelaide Knapp
Naomi Poland
Seattle
Helen Williams
Helena
Death notices Mrs Jennie Nash Dillon wife of Francis Nash
Mrs Jennie E Nash 94 longtime Dillon resident died after Christmas illness in Garden Home Oregon She was unaware of the death of her son Francis Nash 60 a printer Funeral services were held January 22 at Finley’s chapel Born February 25 1842 in Janesville Wisconsin she lived in Montana before moving to Oregon in 1915 She leaves two children Mrs Clara Hedesater Gardery Home and Dr G W Nash Yankton South Dakota
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Dillon
Jennie EK. Nash
Nina Nash
Garden Home
Oregon
Francis Nash
Jennie E. Nash
Nash
G. W. Nash
Yankton
S. D
Death of A J Lounsbury Ranchman Remains In Dillon Area
Mrs. W H Wilson learns of the death of her brother-in-law A J Lounsbury an early Sheep Creek ranchman who died in Pomona California where he spent the winter. The body arrives in Dillon Friday and burial is set for 4 pm Friday at Mountain View Cemetery beside his wife. Survived by son Dan who ranches in Sheep Creek and daughters and another son in California.
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Dan
Sheep Creek
California
College Vodvil Program Delights Normal College Audience
The Booster club’s vodvil at Normal college auditorium drew a large crowd Friday night as a highlight of the year’s entertainment. More than 100 students participated, with acts from the sophomore class Agitators Kampus Kadets Kappa Zeta Nu sorority Women’s Athletic association Women’s Glee club freshman class Art club and M club. Proceeds will help publish the Chinook student annual. Miloote was chairman.
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Normal College
Agitators
Kampus Kadets
Kappa Zeta Nu Sorority
Women’s Athletic Association
Women’s Glee Club
M” Club
Miloote
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Ena
Gargoyles
Normal College Grad
Beaverhead Sportsmen. Association
Beavers
St. Peters
Billings
Blaze
Veteran's
Har Phillips
Jekyl'and Hyde
Bobcat
Bozeman Quint
Ahlquist
Alfred Atkinson
Montana State College
University of Utah
Maxine Johnson
Guildhall
VET
Hoop Stars
Team City
Ps Vandegrift
F. Ex Voebytertdancianas
Gibbons
F Crooker
Secigesdscubanetegdodetens
Rouse
G. Abeashtnoet
Miller
F. Campbill
G. Rere
Roland
F. Rasa
Montana Normal
Wetzel
McGinley
Kelly
Kruzic
P. Sree
Davidson
Lubick
Weeger
Eta Lee
Rotary
Ray Hofstetter
James
Patrick Lenox
Jennie FE. Nash
A. J. Lounsbury
College
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