Dillon Social News from Busy Weekend
Numerous locals and visitors filled Dillon last weekend with shopping visits and small trips. Highlights include Miss Edna Gordon of Armstead and Miss Ruth Schadler teaching in Lima stopping by, J W Potts from Wise River, and Miss Geraldine Holly of Warsaw visiting Dillon cousins. The Beaverhead Ladies country club meets March 16, election of officers planned, and Earle Snodgrass enlists in the navy after March 15 departure to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Lawrence Snodgrass
Beaverhead Ladies Country Club
Selways Sell Dillon Ranch Marking Old West Chapter
Selway has purchased a residence in Dillon and plans to make it home. The sale of the Selway ranch closes another early Dillon chapter. Mrs. Selway and her husband settled there in 1864 and she has lived on the ranch for 58 years, with the family pre dating the railroad era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selway
Dillon
Girl Scout Meeting Reviews March Activities and Plans
The group held a short business meeting on March 10 with two new songs. Patrols visited three homes to learn hospital bed making home bed setup and airbed skills. Members thanked Mrs Routledge for first aid instruction and noted five cent weekly dues, saving fifty cents per girl toward next fall’s national registration fee. A March 12 8 p.m. mountain time broadcast by Mrs Hoover on Girl Scouting airs on NBC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan
Chapman
Routledge
St James guild to hold regular meeting
The regular meeting of St James guild will be held on Thursday March 18 at 2 30 o clock at the guild hall with Mrs R M Stone Mrs W J Backus and Mrs William Mitchell Jr hostesses Members are urged to come early and finish sewing garments for Barrett hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Guild
Guild Hall
R. M. Stone
W. J. Backus
William Mitchell, Jr
Barrett Hospital
Remembering Mrs. Amanda Giudici Death and thanks
The Giudici family expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after the passing of their mother Mrs. Amanda Giudici. They thank pallbearers Reyr Tragitt and the Episcopal choir for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Giudici
Reyr Tragitt
Episcopal Choir
Giudici
Dance at City Hall a Success by Birch Creek CCC Group
A dance at the city hall auditorium attracted a large crowd as Birch Creek CCC camp members entertained townspeople and county residents. The event proved highly enjoyable with broad attendance and a festive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Birch Creek CCC
Baby born in Idaho Falls to Kenneth Wilson family
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wilson welcome a baby boy named Robert Elroy born March 10 at the L D S hospital in Idaho Falls Ruth Sperry is the former Mrs Wilson The report also notes visits and travels by local residents including Walter Garrison Judge Henry G Rodgers and court stenographer F D Willis and others with various medical and travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wilson
Idaho Falls
Beaverhead County High School appoints Conrad Orr to new three year contract
At the March 10 board meeting principal Conrad Orr was reappointed under a three year contract with a salary increase. He succeeds the late J E Monroe and has led the school since last fall with highly satisfactory administration. Orr, a Montana educator, previously led Noxon and Hinsdale schools and is a Montana State University graduate. He serves on the Montana Education Association legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead’ County
Conrad Orr
Orr
J. E. Monroe
Dillon
Noxon and Hinsdale
Montana
State University of Montana
Montana Education Association
Dillon Plumbing and Heating opens in Dillon
C Li Boyer formerly with Northern Plumbing and Heating in Denver and Helena opens the Dillon Plumbing and Heating company in the Dillon Implement building with show room at 40 N Idaho street. The firm will specialize in heating equipment and general plumbing work and carry Crane and American Radiator sanitary gear. Boyer helped install fixtures in the Normal College dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Li Boyer
Northern Plumbing and Heating Company
Denver
Helena
Dillon Implement
Dillon Plumbing and Heating Company
Idaho Street
Mr. Boyer
Normal College
County American Legion Flag Contest Set for Friday
Entries in the county competition of the annual American Legion flag contest will be decided in local schools this coming Friday. The speaking contest on the flag has been sponsored for a number of years by the American Legion. The county flag contest will be held here on Saturday, March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Methodist Aid Society Meeting Scheduled Thursday
The Methodist Aid society will hold a Thursday 3 PM gathering in the parish parlors. Entertainment will be provided by Mrs Betsy Haines and Mrs Ralph Liggett. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Aid Society
Betsy Haines
Ralph Liggett
Dillon Residents Bonnie Parker and Robert Atkeson Wed
Bonnie Parker and Robert M Atkeson of Dillon were married Tuesday in a ceremony performed by Justice Louis Stahl. Atkeson works as a local barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Parker
Robert M.atkeson
Dillon
Louis Stahl
Mr. Atkeson
University Team Wins Debate Over Butte Mines
Dr. R. E. Albright served as critic judge in a debate held last Thursday in Butte between a State University team and the Butte School of Mines. The University team was declared the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Albright
Butte
The
State University
Butte School of Mines
Poisoned meat threats scare Dillon dog owners
Mrs. W C Orr’s toy bull terrier found poisoned meat in the back yard Saturday. The veterinarian’s quick actions saved the pet. Dillon dog owners are warned to beware of a dog poisoner active in the area.
Heislers Move to Grand Coulee Market in Washington
Mr and Mrs W P Heisler left Sunday to make their home in Grand Coulee Washington Where Mr Heisler will supervise and operate a market there Heisler has recently worked at Hales Cash Market and will assume management duties at his new venture
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nelson and Son
Ouray
Colo
W. P. Heisler
Grand Coulee
Wash
marriage license issued in Lima and Dell area
Norman Giles district court clerk issued a marriage license Saturday to Howard Beads lee of Lima and Miss Adelaide Birrer of Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Giles
District Court
Howard Beardslee
Lima
Adelaide Birrer
Dell
Show Case Refrigerator Installed by Dillon Mat Company
A Dillon factory installed a new fourteen foot show case refrigerator. The unit was added to showcase products and attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Mat ‘Company
Don Alonzo's Treasure musical at Beaverhead High
A 8:15 p m performance by the mixed chorus at Beaverhead County High School presents Don Alonzo's Treasure. Directed by Miss Jean Ballard, the pageant follows the Spanish house Gonzales in a treasure hunt packed with adventure and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acro
Beaverhead County
Jean Ballard
Don
Alonso
Gonzales
Diego Anselmo de Gonzalez
Don Wheat
Suzanne
Alyce Christiansen
Dolores
Leatha
Crossley
Lolita
Marguerite Johnson
Manuel
Howard Morse
Dolores Arrigoni
Amy French
Ethel Banning
Louise Smith
Helen Boy
Helen Foster
Catherine ‘Spegar
Dorothy Brundage
Catherine Brundage
Patricia Gilbert
Margaret Markovich
Cora Baggerly
Elinor Johnson
Patricia Peterson
Elizabeth Atkinson
William Tower
James Albertson
William Wall
Fréd Rife
Duggan Luebben
Blake Bean
John Orr
John Rozman
Frank Kurtz
Merle Schmittroth
Marie Ericson
Jane Stallings
Elsie Lloyd
Ruth Wilbur
June Patrick
Scout meeting closes with songs and knot tests
After the meeting the group sang a song before leaders inspected. In patrol corners the tenderfeet girls passed knot tests and second class tenderfeet girls passed knot review. Mary Pat Curry passed her signaling test. They sang good night and taps in the friendship circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pat Curry
Phyllis Davis
Young Men Apply for Passports to Abroad Tour
Monte Melton and Harry Colfer, popular in the city, applied yesterday at Norman Giles's district court office for passports to travel abroad. They plan to leave Dillon around March 20 for a two year tour of European and Asiatic countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Melton
Harry Colfer
Norman Giles
District Court
Dillon
J. W. Finley Visits City from Victor
J. W. Finley of Victor, a former rancher from the Big Hole basin, is visiting friends in the city.
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J. W. Finley
Victor
Big Hole Basin
Dillon D A R Members To Attend Montana Conference
Mrs. Fred Woodside state regent Mrs T E Luebben state secretary Mrs Guy D Combes Mrs F H Bimrose and Mrs H G Rogers left Wednesday by motor for Bozeman to attend the 34th annual Montana State D A R conference set for March 17 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodside
Daughters of ‘the American Revolution
T. E. Luebben
Guy D. Combes
F. H. Bimrose
H. G. Rogers
Bozeman
Montana State D.A.R
Funeral rites for Mrs Amanda Giudici at St James Church
Funeral services for the late Mrs Amanda Giudici were held this afternoon at St James Episcopal church with the Rev H N Tragitt officiating. Pall bearers were Bill Carroll Ned Saunders Hube Flyzin Pat Flynn Joe Herman and Earl Peetes. The rites were well attended and several children and relatives joined from other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Giudici
Butte
St. James Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt
Bill Carroll
Ned Saunders
Hube Flyzin
Pat Flynn
Joe Herman
Earl Peetes
Dillon Delegation Attends Hubert Dennis Perfecto Lopez Fight
A large Dillon group attended the Monday bout in Butte. Delegates included Earl Wheat Ernie Powie Findlay Watson Lorin Davis and Carl Olson. Dennis won a decision over Lopez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Hubert Dennis-Perfecto Lopez
Butte
Earl Wheat
Ernie Powie
Findlay Watson
Lorin Davis
Carl Olson
Dennis
Lopez
Young People’s Fellowship Meeting at St James Church
A social gathering of the Young People’s Fellowship met Sunday evening at 5 at St James church. After the worship service Miss Jean Bishop gave an interesting talk on schools and hospitals she visited in Japan and China. Games were played and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Jean Bishop
Japan
China
Regular Diana Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice
The Diana Rebekah Lodge holds its regular meeting Thursday at 8 PM in the I.O.O.F. hall. Staff members are asked to attend. Refreshments will follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Rebekah Lodge
I.0. O.F
Hartwig Theatre Presents Espionage and Western Double Feature
Friday and Saturday show Espionage with Edmund Lowe Madge Evans and Paul Lukas. Sunday Monday matinee includes Walt Disney Cartoon. Sunday screening of The Plainsman with Gary Cooper Jean Arthur and Calamity Jane. first show 6:45 second 9:00.
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Edmund Lowe
Madge Evans
Paul Lukas
Walt Disney Cartoon
Custer
the Little Big Horn
Gary Cooper
Wild Bill Hickok
Jean Arthur
Calamity Jane
The Farmers Best Crop Slides At Grace Methodist
Fifty two artistically colored slides titled The Farmer's Best Crop will be shown at Grace Methodist Church next Sunday evening March 21 at 7 30. Special music will accompany the program and all farmers and families are invited. An offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
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Dick ‘Freeman
Armatead
J. W. Potts
Wise River
Rock
Red Rock
W. M. Sweehey
Henry Birrer
Edna Gordon
Armstead
Albert Smith
C M. Hansen
J. E. Kelly
Great Falls
Timothy Clifford
Frank Husted
Ring
Ruth Schadler
Maxine Little
Lima Ledger
George Roe
J. M. Burt
Orrie and
Lester Nyhart
Twin Bridges
Joe Lewis
Marian Merrill
Charles Bourquin
Waterloo
Taylor Bradley
GH Ranch
Jackson
Geraldine
Holly
Warsaw, N. Y
Leslie A. Thompson
Maggie Hand
Susan
Santa Barbara
Calif
B. L. Poindexter
Bitter Root Club
Lisu
Clara Plant
William Cushing
Argenta
Town
J. C. Ferguson
Reichle
Gladys Carr
Mill Point
F. M. Carr
Joyce Moses
Thelma
Anaconda
Robert Moses
George Battle
Ruby
Mary
Missoula
Heister
Bertha Battle
Bob
Bitterroot
Walter Garrison
Alder
Henry G. Rodgers
F. D. Willis
Boulder
Co. C. Ringer
Drs. Thompson and Cline Clinic
Frances. Carr
Los Angeles
Miss Carr
Pocatello
Robert Funk
Sheridan
Funk
St. James’ Hospital
Bute
W.’ J. Romersa
Guy, Gray
Big Hole
Idaho Falls Commission
Fran
Hazelbaker, Wily,Bros
Dan Pendergast
Mrs
Jude Judson & Stahl
Methodist Aid
Atkeson-Parker
P. Heislers
ST. Rose Guild
Pine Tree Troop
Tate R
Federal Deposit. Insurance Corporation
Young People’s Fellowship
Hartwig Theatre
the Hartwig
Bruce Cabot
Margaret Lindsay
Warner Baxter
June Lang
Gail Patrick
Alison Skipworth
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Ogden
New York
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