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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
5
A stream of social visits and small town events is recorded. People from Dillon, Alder, Lima, Butte, Sheridan and surrounding areas are noted visiting, shopping, and attending meetings. marriages and entertainments are announced, and a few travels and illnesses are mentioned.
Society notes report a nightclub entertainment held at the home of Miss Beatrice Bayers on Wednesday night at eight o'clock.
Wednesday afternoon at two o clock the Better Homes club convened at the home of Mrs. Jim Jackson at Dillmont Park with Mrs. H. M. Miller assisting hostess.
Friends gathered Sunday evening at George Lenox's home on East Glendale Street to celebrate his birthday with a pinochle game across four tables followed by a lunch, making for a pleasant social occasion.
Mrs. K. D. Flock announces the Dillon Dancing club has postponed the Lasketpail games in Anaconda and will now hold the dance on April 9.
A Dillon delegation of Eastern Stars joined Mrs. Ruth Hattersley on her official visit to Viva Boardman Chapter No 26 in Lima on Tuesday. The visit featured an afternoon tea and reception, a banquet in the evening, and a special lodge meeting. Local attendees included Elizabeth Luebben, Lois Hazelbaker, Iva Orr, Florence Stone, R. D. Curry, Elizabeth Paddock, Mary Paddock, Smith of Bree, Mary Jane Rodgers, and Winifred Schwartz.
Montana WPA officials approve authorization boosting the Works Progress Administration quota by 1600 workers. The move expands publicWorks projects across the state and aims to accelerate employment and relief efforts amid economic strains.
Friends meet Friday evening for a delicious dinner at seven with a pleasant evening of cards. High scores were won by Mrs. Robert Quackenbush and Glenn Squires. Final club meeting of the season will be a dinner at the Andrus hotel on Friday March 25 hosted by several group members.
A fire struck the back of the Luében residence Friday after flames spread from bushes and dry grass to the Luebben garage. The Dillon fire department responded promptly and extinguished the blaze.
Dillon council of Girl Scouts schedules a court of awards at the training school auditorium Friday night at 7 30. The badge and awards committee includes Kathryn Kellett chairwoman and several leaders. The program features the Scout laws and promise, hymns, presentations to leaders and scouts, badge presentations, a skit The Scout Way and a closing song with many named participants.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of John Waldemar. Special thanks are extended to those who provided music and speakers at the services.
Due to the Eastern Star banquet there will be no St James guild meeting this week. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March.
The library board and staff express appreciation after a $20 000 donation to the public library book fund. The gift will support purchasing new titles and expanding community reading programs.
Members of the Dillon B P W are invited to the Emblem luncheon of the Anaconda club on March 20 at the Montana hotel at A 330. Attendees should contact Miss Helga Anderson.
Interior of the Beaverhead Abstract firm has been remodeled under Robert Good the new manager who faces a tense position regarding the state basketball tournament. His son will play in the Anaconda tournament for Cut Bank against Dillon in the final. Mrs Good and Gloria travel to attend the event with open house planned Friday and Saturday inviting public visitors.
The Mining Association of Montana will hold an informal meeting at the Butte Chamber of Commerce on March 17 at 7 30 p m. Carl J Trauerman of Butte announces the event inviting mining men. Speakers include Chester T Lane of the SEC Washington office and Day Karr SIC regional administrator. They will discuss stock registration and financing mining ventures.
The Women’s Athletic Association at the Normal college initiated fifteen new members, listing June Carlson Anaconda Mary Malloy Anaconda Doris Kane Corvallis Nina McCafferty Lewistown Frances McPhail Three Forks Barbara Hancock Butte Annie Deniff Butte Lucille Ohlenkamp Charlo Bertha Warila Belt Azile Craddock Butte Gene Umphress Dutton Katherine Morley Anaconda Helen Randolph Dillon Victoria Rogers Neihart Betty McClellan Dutton. After the meeting the WAA adjourned to the gym to watch a basketball game between freshmen and sophomores.
L. G. Skulasol of the state horticulture department spent Thursday in the valley inspecting and supervising the loading of potatoes purchased by the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation for relief. Three carloads instead of four are being purchased.
Last rites were conducted for Hurley H. Leach a longtime Dillon resident who died at a San Diego hospital. Rev H N Tragitt officiated at the Masonic hall with Dillon Lodge No 16 A F & A M performing graveside rites. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
Continued from Page One with listing of volunteers Mary Ann Luebben Evelyn Gregg and Daryl Bennet for various duties. Silver service stripe awarded to Mrs A F Waldorf. Many names appear for First aid Home nurse Bird finder Observer Pioneer Child nurse and more as part of Girl Scout Week observances. PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION NOW.
The list highlights Bunny Jackson as Homemaker and Cyclist Betty Barry with others filling roles in events and groups. Names include Anna Jeanne Sock ness as archivist and scribe, Pattie Stamm and Jean Stamm among hosts, and Giovannina Cardinale as swimmer and music contributor, reflecting a broad display of local talents.
Beavers trailed early but forged ahead behind Charlie Burgess 15 points and strong team play. Dillon’s floor work and refined passing overwhelmed Deer Lodge Wardens, with C Burgess 15 and Hansen 13 leading scorers as Washmore added 11 points.
Piano offered for sale in the Great Falls area with a small unpaid balance. Terms are described as unusually easy, and interested buyers should write Credit Manager Box O14 Great Falls for full particulars.
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