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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
1
Madison county farmers are invited to join a rural electrification project by signing a petition within 10 days to seek a federal loan and permission to join the Jefferson valley company. Farmers would buy stock with 200 years to pay at least 3.50 dollars monthly.
County extension agent Bernard Williams announced meetings across the county to select community committeemen for the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Eligible voters are ranchers and farmers who signed work sheets or range examination applications. last year signers need not re-sign. Schedule includes Dillon on March 12 at 2:00 pm, Reichle March 12 at 8:00 pm, Dell March 13 at 8:00 pm, Wisdom with date to be announced.
Assessor O. Mr Best mails out personal property assessment blanks urging prompt return by mail or in person. The notice stresses that taxpayers have not filed and emphasizes timely compliance to secure required information.
Beaverhead County notes Dillon Elks lodge drum bugle and fife corps will hold a dance at Dart's hall Saturday night March 27. All Elks and corps members invited. Kenneth Wheat, dance director, announces a committee for arrangements including Paul Stahl chairman Oscar Griffith Herbert Wheat and Donald Nelson.
At a Monday Rotary Club meeting, guest J C Jeppson discussed his Penney store role in Lewiston Idaho and Dr. Robert I Albright analyzed Europe’s economic military situation. He cited Russia’s gold reserves, France’s deficits, strikes impact on US prices, and uncertain metal markets amid armament growth.
Mrs. Deila Nolan wife of Joseph Patrick Nolan a Dillon resident died at Barrett hospital after a lingering illness. She was 50 a native of Ireland who came to the United States as a young woman and lived in Dillon since 1917. She previously lived with her husband in Butte and helped run a south side homestead then became a shrewd businesswoman. Survived by her husband a sister Mrs Barlett Mc Hugh of Lincoln Nebraska and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held Wednesday from St Rose Catholic church with Rev Espechnes officiating.
At a Beaverhead Sportsmen's meet plans emerged to procure elk from the northern Yellowstone herd and release them in Sheeps canyon. A finance committee led by Paul Temple and others from Lima Armstead Dell arranged funding, and over 500 raised in four days aims to stock grounds with about 100 elk within five years, pending easement talks with nearby property owners.
Word came before noon Tuesday that Amanda Giudici, longtime valley resident since 1890, died after an operation in a Butte hospital. Born in Sweden on April 17, 1867, she came to America as a young woman and lived in Illinois before settling in Montana. Survived by five daughters and three sons including Mrs. William Snell, Mrs. Paul Temple, Pauline Swanson, Phil Giudici, H L Hilby, Mrs. George Burke, Carl, and James.
Roy Forrester topped the practice shoot at Dillon Gun Club held Sunday at the fair grounds with 49 targets hit. A large turnout attended the event while other scores included Jim Campbell 61x75 and Dr. E. G. Free 62x75.
Two Dillon independent basketball teams are entered in the 1937 state tournament to be held in Butte March 11 13. The Westwood Independents and the German team will vie with some of the state s best this week.
The winter quarter commencement will feature diplomas and a program including a speech by President George H. Davey of the State Orphans Home at Twin Bridges. An art exhibit by Vernace McBroom opens in room 304 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 5.
Mrs. BeW Renfro suffered a broken left leg below the knee at her ranch near Dell on Monday afternoon after stepping from the back door and tripping over a sleeping dog. Deputy Sheriff Renfro reported the injury and a physician treated her before likely transfer to Butte for further care.
Tickets for the American Legion Auxiliary benefit dance at city hall on March 17 are on sale this week. The Rehabilitation Committee with Mrs. is promoting the event.
Ward reports that Governor Roy H. Ayres reappointed Dillon druggist George Gosman to the state board of education. The Senate approved, filling the unexpired term of Frank Eltel. The new four year term runs February 1, 1937 to February 1, 1941, with unanimous confirmation.
Dillon Beavers lose a heartbreaker 18 17 to Roundup in the Billings tournament divisional final after a hard fought win over Lodge Grass Indians to reach the final. Lodge Grass-Dillon game hailed as tournament highlight with fast clean play and 13 fouls. Roundup meets Cut Bank for state Class B title in Great Falls.
Mrs Emma Martha Hummel and another applicant were granted certificates of naturalization in Beaverhead county district court this morning after examination by Department of Labor inspector G M Gates.
Denver bishop Ralph S. Cushman, head of the Rocky Mountain region, was the keynote at a Dillon Grace Methodist church banquet. He warned that Communism and Fascism threaten Christianity and urged aligning profit with service. Local ministers joined the event, with Dr. Reubert Dutton presiding and Dr. J A Meeke presenting a carved cedar gavel as a souvenir.
The Twenty fifth Montana Legislature adjourned at 1215 a m on March 6 after 639 bills were introduced and 283 approved. Major laws including social security unemployment compensation retail liquor and WPA continuance were approved. A House petition to restrain clock stopping was not granted and final hours were spent behind locked doors. The inquiry into impeachment proceedings against a board of equalization member proceeded.
Dillon music lovers enjoyed a benefit night by the Dillon Choral Society under Mrs. W A Gilbert at the training school auditorium. Proceeds benefitted Beaverhead Red Cross. Tickets were sold by local clubs and groups. program featured multiple performances and ensemble numbers led by Mrs. Gilbert and accompanists.
Doris Kohl, 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kohl, died at her Helena home after several months illness. Remains were brought to Dillon for burial with funeral services held Monday at Brundage chapel conducted by Rev Wea Loar.
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