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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

5

Social notes list Dillon visitors and engagements

Dillon residents and visitors are noted in a weekly roundup. Ms Ted Renfro of Dell attended a shower party in Dillon Friday. Local couples and travelers including Mr and Mrs Skeets Murray, Miss May Sprinkle, and George Riley were mentioned along with open swimming hours at the Normal college pool and club meetings.

Ted. Renfro Dell Dillon Kleppin Betty “Boone Barrett Yast Tesday

Local Social at Mrs Dan Henneberry’s Party

Miss Marie Larsen visiting from New York to San Francisco was complimented at a party Friday evening hosted by Mrs Dan Henneberry. Joyce Williams held high score and Miss Larsen low. refreshments followed.

Marie ‘Larsen New York San Francisco Dan Henneberry Joyce Williams Miss Larsen

Eastern Star notices reserve for grand matron banquet

Members told to make reservations by Saturday with Mrs. Mary Curry or Mrs. Ruth Ann Dart for the grand matron banquet to be held Tuesday of next week. There will be a practice session for all officers of the Eastern Star at 7 30 this evening at the Masonic hall.

Eastern Star Mary Curry Ruth Ann Dart The O. E.S Masonic Hall

Mrs Roscoe Cornell Jr Hosts Nite Club Card Party

Mrs Roscoe Cornell Jr entertained the Nite club at her home on Thursday evening. Three tables of cards were in play with spring flower decor and refreshments. High score went to Mrs R J Watson and low to Mrs Leonard Schulz.

Roscoe Cornell, Jr R. J. Watson Leonard Schulz

Presbyterian Manse Society to Meet at Mrs Miller Home

The Presbyterian Manse society will meet at 219 South Railroad Avenue on Thursday at 2 30 PM. Mrs H M Miller hosts and members are asked to bring thimbles and needles to sew for the church.

Presbyterian Manse H. M. Miller South Railroad Avenue

Former Great Falls Police Chief Named Montana Federal Probation Officer

Charles L. Sheridan, former chief of police at Great Falls, is appointed federal probation officer for Montana by U S District Judge Charles N Pray. He will headquarter at Billings, succeeding the late Charles Rasmusson.

Charles L. Sheridan Great Falls Montana U. S Charles N. Pray Sheridan Billings Charles Rasmusson

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Frank Rebish in Dillon

A son was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Rebish of Dillon. Joe Lynch was admitted to the hospital last week. Mrs Laurin Flanders was admitted to the hospital Thursday for treatment.

Frank Rebish Dillon Joe Lynch Laurin Flanders

Luebben Elected DAR Treasurer at Dillon Delegation

At the closing session of the 37th state convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution held last week in Anaconda, Mrs. T. EB. Lueb ben of Dillon was chosen to serve as treasurer.

the Daughters of the American Revolution Anaconda T. EB. Luebben Dillon

Bests Host Pinochle Club on 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J P Best entertained their pinochle club Saturday evening. The gathering also celebrated the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary.

J. P. Best

Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Planned in Church Parlors

The Methodist Ladies Aid will be held in the church parlors Thursday afternoon at 3 15 with Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. Charles Nelson as hostesses.

Methodist Ladies Aid George Baker Charles Nelson

Dillon Mayor appeals for support to control disease

GALT mayor of Dillon asks citizens to join a campaign seeking memberships in a worthwhile organization. He urges the people of Dillon to give hearty support and do their part in helping to control a disease that takes a heavy toll of human lives.

Gontrol Dillon

Large attendance at Dillon Girl Scout mother-daughter banquet

Dillon’s observance of Girl Scout week peaked with a mother-daughter banquet at the guild hall drawing 3171 attendees. 47 girls earned badges in the annual Dillon Girl Scout court of awards while Troop No five claimed the largest mother-daughter representation.

Dillon's Guild Hall Capitola Hill Butte Dillon Earl Tallent Dorothy Ann Davis Smith Paddock Fred Kerr Ruth Ecklund Juliette Lowe Girl Scout Movement Evelyn Rimel Miss Rimel Girl Scouts Florence Hellman

Beaverhead County Names Wildlife Chairman for 1940 Week

Pete Westergard was named Beaverhead county wildlife chairman for the 1940 wildlife conservation week from March 17 to 24. Appointments were made by M. T. Messelt of Great Falls Montana director of the week and state secretary of the Montana Wildlife Federation. The week’s main activity is the sale of wildlife posters by nationally known artists to fund local state and national conservation projects.

Pete Westergard Beaverhead County M. T.messelt Great Falls Montana Montana Wildlife Federation Messelt

Westergard Leads Dilton Rifle Club Shoot

Pete Westergard topped the Sunday event with 268x300 as Buckingham and Bar ney Farrell each posted 257x300. Remaining scores covered standing sitting and prone fire with a long list of shooters led by Curry and Krause near the top.

Mrs Phoebe Anderson Honored At Luncheon In Dillon

Former Dillon resident Mrs Phoebe Anderson was honored at a Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Clemon at her Atlantic Street home. Sixteen friends attended a St Patrick motif table with prizes for bridge won by Mrs Anderson who also took high guest prize. Mrs Mary Paul captured second. Anderson now lives in Bozeman and has been a house guest of Mrs T F McFadden.

Phoebe Anderson Dillon Elizabeth Clemon Atlantic Street Anderson Mary Paul Bozeman T. F. McFadden

Bannack Couple Welcomes Baby Girl at Barrett Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Turner of Bannack became parents of a baby girl Monday at Barrett hospital. Mrs Ott Vandegrift underwent a major operation at the hospital this morning.

William Turner Bannack Barrett Hospital Ott Vandegrift

Life With Father available at Tribune Book Store

Bob Stephan, a dental student in Iowa City, has been elected Grand Master of Delta Sigma Delta. His parents Dr and Mrs Ww E Brundage and two children plan to sail Saturday to Seattle to join Mr Brundage, a doctor on Kodiak, as details reach us.

Tribune Bob Stephan Iowa City Iowa Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity Ww. E H.F. ‘Brundage Seattle

Carroll Study Club Hosts Card Party at Kelly Home

Mrs. J. E. Kelly and Mrs. M. Rogan entertained the Carroll Study Club with a Friday night card party at the Kelly home. Eight tables were in play with refreshments and decorations featuring St Patrick's themes.

J. E Kelly M. Rogan Carroll Study Club Ste Patrick's

Beaverhead County Campaign Gathers Local Command

The American Cancer Society appoints a Beaverhead county control captain with Mrs. Free leading a Beaver Head campaign team. Appointees include Mrs Warren Sto jesor Dillon Mrs Pascal Bimat Well Mrs C W Francis Wis Mrs Ered Hirschey Jack Bon and Mrs A Kellett Lima as lieutenants with Me en Dillon as publicity director. March becomes the educational campaign month with talks to city clubs by local doctors and smaller group meetings plus pamphlets and excerpts from national materials announced.

Fi Army Beaverhead Free Beaver Head County Warren Sto Jesor “Dillon Pascal C. W. Francis Wis Ered. Hirschey Jack- Bon Lima Leutenants National

Dillon Woman Called to Missoula After Death of Currie

Mrs. W. M. Stone travels to Missoula following the death of her stepfather Dan B. Currie a veteran Missoula county assessor who was killed when the car he rode in was struck by a passenger train near Tarah Currie and driver Fred J. Lock were leaving a farmhouse to an assessment trip Lock sustained injuries but is expected to recover Currie is survived by three daughters and Mrs Stone.

Mra. W Currie Northern Pacific North Coast Limited Lock Stone

Style Show Shines at Beaverhead High by Home Economics Club

Kappa Lambda Gamma of Beaverhead County High presented a successful style show at the high school auditorium on Friday night followed by a dance in the gym. Participants included Virginia Woody Helen Christansen Ippola Robinson Martha Gilman and others with solos by Virginia Lee Gransberry Shirley Henneberry Rosemary Tyre Elizabeth Brown Lois Gowen LaVerne Waldemar Louise Piazzaola and more. An instrumental group directed by L A Gregory provided selections and announcements were made by Joe Carroll and Bruce Lloyd.

Kappa Lambda Gamma Beaverhead County Virginia Woody Helen Christensen Ippola Robinson Martha Marary Gilman Alice Davis Donna ‘Trolinger Betty Harrison Golda L. A. Gregory Joe Carroll Bruce Lloyd Virginia Lee Gransberry Shirley Henneberry Rosemary Tyre Elizabeth Brown Lois Gowen LaVerne Waldemar Louise Piazzola Bonnie Megquier Penny Wenger Diana Powers

New Mill Opens in Gold Basin District

Chloride Arizona reports a new mill completed at the Gold Basin district mining property owned by Maico Mining Company. Arthur E. Dirrim serves as mill manager.

Ariz Gold Basin Maico’ Mining Company Arthur E. Dirrim

Helena Kiwanis hear on Citizenship Responsibility

Martin P. Moe of Helena district secretary and former Kiwanis president spoke on Citizenship Responsibility at the weekly Kiwanis meeting. Delegations from Butte and Anaconda participated, with Blewett Loutman Strasburger and Gavin in attendance and Barrett presiding as chairman. The Anaconda club will present the next program on March 21.

Martin P. Moe Helena Helena Kiwanis Club Moe Kiwanis Butte James W. Uncles Alex Blewett Mining City Kiwanis Club al Loutman W. Orton Eddie Reeder Edgar Strasburger Blewett Loutman Strasburger Jack Gavin Jack Barrett Anaconda Kiwanis Club

Gun Club Holds Practice Shoot Led by Vic Westergard

At the Dillon Gun Club first regular practice Vic Westergard topped trapshooters with 49x50. Other 50 bird scores included Herman Peterson 47 J Jackson 46 P Schwab 43 J Krause 42 P Westergard 41 and C Boyer 39. 25 bird scores list E G Free 24 T Talent Leonard Schulz 22 Barrett 21 Mrs J Keenan 21 Temple 17 Pilgrim 13.

Dillon Gun Club Vic Westergard Herman Peterson J. Jackson P. Schwab J. Krause P. Westergard C. Boyer Billie Lou Sweet Butte J. Brundage W. Wetzel E. G. Free T. Talent Leonard Schulz Barrett O’connel

Legion to Launch Junior League Baseball This Spring

Spring sports plans announced by American Legion baseball chair M Casterline aim to start junior league play as soon as weather allows. The committee will form two to three youth teams and an adult team from Legion alumni to compete with nearby towns, with WPA cooperation funding baseball softball and tennis this season.

Ilen Co. M. Casterline American Legion Iately Legion Legion Committee WPA The Mr. Casterline Emil Conger Ben Davis Jack O'Donnell

Teacher to discuss European experiences lecture planned

Miss Mamie A. Meeke of Billings Montana will visit relatives here and give a talk on her experiences in Europe last summer. The Thursday lecture at 3 30 p m in the Methodist church parlors will cover Ireland Scotland England Holland Belgium France Switzerland Germany Denmark Sweden and Norway. She will show styles of clothing from each country and Claudia Faust pupils will demonstrate dances. Luncheon will be served.

Mamie A. Meeke Billings Mont Europe Methodist Church Irish Free State Scotland England Holland Belgium France Switzerland Germany Denmark Sweden Norway Meeke Claudia Faust

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