Postal Notice From Dillon Postoffice Record
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1927
Page
4
Entry indicates mailing through the Dillon post office as second class mail matter for transmission.
The Dearborn Independent alleges Poland follows conditions set by American finance and the Gold Standard via a $1 billion loan. It cites Prof. E. W. Kemmerer as messenger of these reforms and links his visits to new banking, tax, and social changes. Spring is noted with panhandling bums.
Statewide interest centers on Beaverhead shale deposits with a Vancouver firm patenting a process to treat the shale and erect a retort in Smallhorn canyon. The plant should be ready by August 1, and new government oil leases enlarging the company's holdings are noted. Graphite mining, once a wartime driver for Crystal Graphite, could expand locally with capital. The Butte Post suggests inviting President Coolidge to the 50th Battle of the Big Hole anniversary in August, possibly drawing a western visit and a contrast between Big Hole haymaking and Vermont harvests.
A quirky note from the town page mentions a candidate named Jackass Blues who struggles to win support. References to local color and odd observations appear alongside a line about a bluebird presence and a prediction by Mr. Groundhawg.
Mizpah chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic hall Tuesday evening to conduct a memorial service for Mrs. Clara Henrich general grand matron who died in Shanghai January 25 1927 and for Mrs. Cora Reynolds Franz past worthy grand matron Montana plus all past worthy matrons and Mizpah members who passed away in the past year.
Mrs J W Scott of Armstead hosted a pleasant Needle club gathering Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Roy Herndon's home. Guests included Mrs Leslie Thompson and Miss Jean Bishop.
The Women’s Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Neil.
Mr and Mrs W M Stone hosted a farewell party Tuesday evening for Mr and Mrs Tom Menke. The Menkes will move to Anaconda where Mr Menke will serve as a Continental Oil representative. Four tables of pinochle were played and a lunch followed.
Wilma W. Hall and Thomas H. Bennetts of the Madison valley were married Monday evening in Dillon at the Methodist church by Rev. H. B. Ricketts. The Hall family and Mr and Mrs Harry Kurfiss attended the ceremony.
Word from Dillon reports the marriage took place Saturday March 19. Miss Alice Roe formerly of this city wed Martin McMenomey in a section ceremony with relatives and friends in attendance.
A monrovia California couple plans a California wedding trip after their Feeley Monrovia home near Butte. Mrs. McMenomey, widely known in Beaverhead county, is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Roe former residents of Dillon who served two terms as county superintendent of schools. Mr McMenomey has spent years ranching and railroad work at Armstead.
Lambda Chi fraternity members gathered at the Sugar Bowl cafe Friday to honor the Normal college graduating class. Eight members graduate this quarter with Clyde Webster among attendees and Professors Hollister Cluley and Jordan. Thirty six were present as toastmaster Johnson skillfully moderated speeches and songs before all departed.
At a meeting of the local 40 8 chapter on South Pacific street, officers for the coming year were elected and future activities planned. T. E. Gilbert named chef de gare. other officers include R. D. Curry chef de train, Henry Wyatt intendant, Walter Stamm correspondant, and George Gosman lampiste.
H D Page of the Montana State Improvement club aided Dillon’s effort to form a city club to improve streets boulevards parks and private premises. About 25 residents consented to participate and a secretary will run a local office April to July. State experts will assist local gardeners in landscape planning and public improvements.
From the Beaverhead Abstract Company title books for the week ending March 19 1927.
A series of property deeds recorded: Cora Robinson to Gleed Brothers 640 acres near Lima. Alexander Crosby and wife to Gleed Brothers 640 acres near Lima. Adam Pennich to James E Burt A. Michael E Carroll and John P Carroll to Carroll Livestock Co 495.51 acres in Big Hole basin. John R Atkinson to John C Romain two lots in Jackson. Clarence W Brown to John R Atkinson two Jackson lots. Oscar Forman to George S Bennett a Jackson land tract. Louis Stahl as administrator of George R Anderson deceased 615.16 acres on Sage Creek.
Mrs Mary A Vance wife of S W Vance a Lima business man died after a long illness at her home in Lima She was 51 born in Colorado lived in Montana about 42 years and had been a Melrose resident for 28 years Survived by husband three children Verena Clarence and Marvin all of Lima her mother Mrs Mary Smith of Melrose two sisters Mrs C J Springer of Butte and Mrs Arthur Jones and two brothers Patrick and John of Melrose Funeral Friday at St Johns church Melrose.
The Wranglers club met Thursday at Pearl I Smiths office. J E Monroe spoke on The Ups and Downs in Business highlighting federal reserve banking functions. Monroe chairs the educational committee of the State Bankers association and plans to present the lecture to other civic groups. Mrs R B Caswell of Portland arrived to join her husband here on livestock business.
1760 acre McCarthy Denis Carl ranch unit in township 14 south range 3 west sections 15 16 21 22 27 28. 600 acres hay land balance fattening pasture ranch buildings. Price 12.50 per acre. For information write Box 1327 Billings Montana B Kesselheim Inc Adv 11 15.
An eye health event at the Andrus Hotel in Dillon features Dr Scarborough offering eye care services on Friday and Saturday April 1 and 2. Public notice invites attendance and emphasizes general health benefits of proper eye care.
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