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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
8
The artist unveils a new frieze with guests reacting warmly though a flapper shivers at the sight. A father questions the artist's ties to a telephone girl while a doctor notes the husband suffers from voluntary inertia. The wife expresses concern for her ailing spouse and defends him gently.
The Campfire girls organized into six teams held the first round Wednesday at 3 30 in the training school gymnasium. First Team defeated Second Team 37 to 0 with Ruby Wentworth and Dorothy Talent among lineups. The second game pits third versus fourth teams Friday at 8 30.
Early signs of spring show gophers, robins, bluebirds and green grass in sheltered spots. Old-timers note a late season but expect little more cold weather. Snow remains heavy countywide except valleys with reports of up to ten feet in some areas, promising ample water and a favorable agricultural outlook.
Gargoyle club staged Quality Street a difficult yet well executed production at Normal college. An enthusiastic audience praised the period play and the cast with high talent and polished preparation.
The piece recalls 1639 Massachusetts postal use at Richard Fairbanks’s Boston house and 1692 postmaster general steps by Thomas Neale. It notes Dillon Montana’s early postmasters, 1927 air mail reach, new 10 cent half ounce rate, special delivery at 12 cents, and air mail’s time-saving scope for letters and select goods.
A Denver News item recounts a stenography job screening in which a supervisor tests the applicant with pointed questions on gum, spelling, grammar, and conduct before directing her to hang her wraps in a locker and begin composing letters. The dialogue highlights language and behavior expectations in the hiring process.
H M Warner and family escaped injury when their car skidded on wet ground near Barretts station, turned around and rested on a culvert embankment. Warner, manager of Skaggs Safeway in Dillon, helped his wife and children free themselves and back the vehicle to safety.
The Normal College glee club schedules a Friday concert in Virginia City after well received shows at Wirehall Twin Bridges and Sheridan. The junior high assembly features an orchestra under L A Gregory and Girls Glee club led by Miss Muriel Thomas, plus a play The Three Wishes trained by Miss Severance and Eleanora Olsen.
Land for sale or rent in 1760 acres across sections 15 16 21 22 27 28 township 14 south range 3 west former McCarthy Denis Carl ranch 600 acres hay land balance grazing ranch buildings price 12.50 per acre information to Box 1827 Billings Montana B Kesselheim Inc Adv 11-15
Miss Elvera Peterson spends a few days at home while Mrs. Matt Kay returns to Dillon. Mrs. Jules Wenger visits and shops in Dillon. Mrs. George Lossi travels to Missoula. George Clemon visits his brother in Dillon. Jardines host a pinochle party with a late luncheon and music. Miss Anne Jorgenson from Wisdom weekends with Helen Jardine. Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting Friday. Dan Pendergast and wife dine with the Clemon family Thursday.
The Neighbors club met at Mrs. Bert McMenomey’s home on Thursday, March 10. A shower for Mrs. Jack Brown’s new baby is set for March 31 at Mrs. E. B. Roe’s home and a card party is scheduled for March 26 with early reservations requested. Pat McMenamey’s farewell to California was noted. Tom Craver and family joined Armstead after acquiring Koenig dairy interests. Mrs. Taylor Bradley has improved after illness, Mrs. Forest Edwards was briefly ill but recovering, and Fred Jorgensen has returned from California after two years away.
Lakeview School in district No 36 reports no tardiness and full attendance for January and February. Principal praises staff and notes the school is the only one in the county with this record.
Miss Mae Sprinkle county superintendent of schools and Vera Thompson started for Bannack Saturday to visit over Sunday. Snow forced a detour via Armstead and Horse Prairie. Roads from Grant to Grasshopper were bad. they walked six miles to Bannack arriving at 3 a m. They retrieved their car the next day and returned home early Monday.
John Collins files an instrument claimed as the last will of William Heaney in Beaverhead County Montana and requests probate. A hearing is set in Dillon court on April 2, 1927 at 10 a.m. for interested parties to appear or file objections in writing. Clerk Fred Rife dated March 15, 1927.
Notice announces the annual meeting of Western Wholesale Grocery Company stockholders on Monday April 4 1927 at 8 PM at the Dillon Montana office North Montana street. The meeting will elect trustees for the ensuing year and handle other business. Dated March 7 1927. O M Best President Adv 10 13.
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