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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
7
Foreign advertising representative position with The American Press Association described. Duties include coordinating client campaigns, managing agency relationships, and promoting national ad products across markets.
After relinquishing his lease, F. E. Foote returns to helm the Tribune for 43 years of ownership. Foote has purchased the Daily Messenger and will continue it as before. The former operator thanks friends for support and commendation during the transition.
County commissioners wrap up three day session with actions on road maintenance rights of way, removal of the town dump, and support for needy families in Lima. Fire protection at the county farm improved with new Fyr Fyter equipment. Health secretary reappointed. baseball diamond proposal at fair grounds endorsed.
The Metro Goldwyn Mayer release Tin Hats, directed by Edward Sedgwick, premieres at Hartwig theater Sunday and Monday March 13 and 14. The approach avoids traditional opening titles and uses a simple, unusual device to introduce characters, aiming to enhance storytelling.
Mrs Joseph Gelhaus hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Ray Kimball. Centerpieces featured pints ferns and pink roses as eight guests enjoyed a delicious meal followed by music and songs. Attendees included Veronica Gavin Louise Campbell Bessie Kittenger Beatrice Stratton Harold Miller Glenn Kimball John Brown and Ray Kimball.
Mrs H E Andrus hosted the Busy Bee club at her apartment hotel last Saturday afternoon. Out of town guest Mrs L A Meiier from Alder attended.
Frank Eliel entertained Monday evening at the Eliel home on South Washington street in honor of the Eliel basketball team which recently won the commercial league championship. A well appointed dinner followed by talks and amusements capped the evening. The spacious residence was decorated with sprit flowers and 12 young men attended.
Captain Amos Wright of the 1927 basketball team entertained teammates at a Thursday dinner at the Came Inn. Guests enjoyed a well appointed meal followed by cards and music as the evening's entertainment.
Dillon Rotary Club members met at the Andrus dining room for a program on plumbing and heating by Tr. BE Luebben and a flower planting talk by Sen ator F A Hazelbaker. Hazelbaker, back from Helena, outlined flower raising expertise with focus on dahlias and city park plantings. D P Thurber offered plant cultivation tips as plans emerged for a spring beautification campaign for Dillon streets and private properties. The meeting closed with member songs.
The Wranglers club held a Beaverhead county mining and oil discussion during a 75th war meeting. Pearl Smith presented a history of local mining, Roy B. Herndon spoke on practical mining, and Dr. T. A. Ung of Butte discussed oil experiences in the county. George Botts described the Cleopatra mine at Hecla, and a Vancouver visitor spoke on oil shale.
Mrs. Harry H. Hanson hosted the Needle club at her Grandview residence east of the Normal college with a luncheon and pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Clark Anderson attended as a guest, and Mrs. J. Kelly planned an event at South Atlantic Street on Tuesday evening.
A meeting of the D A R Chapter at Mr M A Walkey’s home approved cooperation with the Dillon Rotary Club to beautify the Barrett hospital grounds. An early spring action and a summer improvement program are planned. Members displayed Revolutionary relics and shared their history, then served old time refreshments.
Misses Laverne Browiy Phyllis Scully and Ella Telin hosted a St Patrick's tea Sunday at the Scully home. Guests enjoyed green décor and St Patrick favors as thirty attendees were served.
A group of old-time friends and neighbors hosted a surprise Thursday evening at the Gordon home on Dakota street. They brought a tasty lunch and the gathering was long remembered as the Gordons prepare to move to Melrose.
The director notes the method is unique to this picture and unlikely to be copied elsewhere. Principal roles feature Conrald Nagel Clairé Windsor George Cooper Bert Roach and Tom O'Brien. Sedgwick wrote the story and Lew Lipton adapted it for the screen with continuity by Donald Lee.
In 1926 the United States allocated more than one billion dollars to road construction and maintenance. The total underlines growing federal and state investments shaping early 20th century infrastructure.
William Knudsen and Fred Holman win a contract for 4000 feet of rough lumber for Wisdom’s Masonic temple to be erected this summer. Logs will be hauled from Trail Creek area by Jack Fransburg and Willie Bros. sawmill, with crews promising fast completion. Wisdom chapter O. EF. S. pledged $500 to the building fund.
The Isaak Walton league in Dillon renews efforts to catch natives and brook trout before the March 15 fishing ban. Reports show mixed luck as water remains high and muddy, with anglers using ample bait to avoid being teased for slow days.
Lloyd Hull son of Mrs Perl Hull suffered a broken leg Thursday while playing near the training school with friends. He ran into an approaching car driven by Mrs Av Walker who attempted to curb, no blame attached to the driver. Hull is an active Boy Scout.
Beaverhead county lawmakers Senator F. A. Hazelbaker and Representative Frank Rife returned from Helena after 69 days of work. They say the last session was important and enacted many bills benefiting the region. Governor Erickson faces a 15 day window to sign a large volume of bills, many passed in the final days.
Dillon residents will see the Gargoyle club perform Quality Street on Friday the eleventh. The early nineteenth century period play features authentic costumes and setting and promises two and a half hours of entertainment.
Eskimos place orders for motorboats to substitute their traditional skin kayaks. The shift signals a modernization of Inuit watercraft as demand shifts toward powered craft.
Graduation exercises for a class of 29 at the Normal college will be held in the auditorium at 10 30 a m on Wednesday March 28 the second division of the class of 1927 Supt C W Grantley of Terry will deliver the commencement address the program includes college orchestra Ralph McFaddett piano selections and glee club performances Rev H B Ricketts will give invocation and benediction President S E Davis will present the candidates diplomas will be conferred by Chancellor M A Brannon
Elder Leo Calder and Elder Dunkley will speak at a special Latter Day Saint service in the Dillon chapel on East Glendale Street this Sunday March 12 at 7 30 PM. Calder leads the Montana conference of the Northwestern States Mission and both speakers promised instructive and interesting messages with special music inviting public attendance.
The lion uses its mane and ruff as protective armor around the neck during attacks, shielding vital areas from biting and injury by rivals.
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