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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
1
Beaverhead county contributed 13 young men for a year of selective service this month. They departed for Fort Missoula for final tests and induction. A public sendoff dinner and band concert accompanied their departure as locals wished them well.
William Straugh coach of the Normal College Bulldogs spoke to the Dillon Rotary Club about the recent intercollegiate basketball tournament in Kansas City. He noted all 32 teams were conference winners, came from across the country, and contrasted the Normal college’s small enrollment with the field, calling participation in the national competition an honor.
Don Anson of Wisdom Beaverhead representative will speak at a Beaverhead Republican Women's Club meeting in the courthouse courtroom at 8 PM Friday March 28. He will resume the legislature's recent session and outline accomplishments for the general public.
More than one hundred college and training school musicians performed last night at the college auditorium. The program included the Little Symphony Orchestra, the men’s and women’s glee clubs, the mixed chorus, and the acapella choir from the training school under Miss Ruth Eklund. Directors were Ralph McFadden, Vernon Taylor, and Ruth Eklund.
Montana State Normal college reopened Monday for the spring quarter after a brief vacation. Enrollment matched the winter term as students returned from homes across the state. Graduation exercises were held for nine students with seven two year diplomas and three bachelor of education degrees.
John G. Fitzsimmons, 24, of Dillon died Monday from injuries suffered over a year ago while working on Rural Electrification line construction when he fell over a pole. He was born January 17, 1917 in Murfreesboro Arkansas and had lived in Dillon five years. Survived by parents Jack and wife. two brothers C L and Robert L Fitzsimmons. three sisters Lusinda Wanda and Virginia Nix. an uncle in Fort Wayne Indiana. Funeral Wednesday at Brundage chapel officiated by Rev Leonard Thompson. Burial Mountain View cemetery.
Governor Sam C. Ford halted the legislative output by vetoing the home guard bill, citing futility and lack of funding. He signed measures creating five fish and game districts, insurance appropriations, and university funding with caveats. Several bills on licenses, water commissioners, cross-district schooling, and hunting seasons were vetoed as he wrapped up the session.
The St. Elmo Commandery No.4 of the Knights of Templar will stage a celebration in the Masonic hall on Saturday, March 29. Montana Commandery No. 3 of Butte and Virginia City Commandery No. 1 have been invited. Templar work begins at 2 p.m. followed by a 6:15 banquet and further lodge work. Committee leaders are C. L. Boyer, Carl Hansen and W. D. Ross.
Ernest Orr of Dillon was reelected president of the Beaverhead-Madison Farm Loan association at the annual meeting held Saturday at Trail cafe attended by about 75 members. Officers named included Parke T. Scott vice president Roscoe Cornell board member A E Williams secretary treasurer and George E Graham assistant secretary. Reports were presented by Williams and Graham with J C McCaustland of the Federal Land Bank Spokane as principal speaker. Entertainment featured Beaverhead county high school performances and a noon luncheon with a madrigal and reading by June Johnson.
Mrs. Mary Catherine Gelhaus 69 died at her South Washington home after a yearlong illness. A Dillon Melrose native, she helped the Tribune with news items and was a devout St. Rose parishioner. Survived by husband Joseph, three sons and daughters in law, siblings, and many relatives. Funeral held at St. Rose Church with Father F X Lechner presiding.
Sheriff Lloyd Brooks of Madison County returned Ed Hanley, 38, to Virginia City for grand larceny charges connected to the alleged theft of guns and a bed from Foster Bros. sheep ranch near Sheridan. Hanley was arrested Friday morning by Sheriff Paul Temple and previously convicted in 1937 of grand larceny, serving nearly two years.
Werner L. Rheuff of Butte was arraigned on a third degree assault charge and given 30 days in county jail. Judge Louis Stahl presided as the charge was reduced from second degree assault. He allegedly struck Ray Dooling of Wise River over the head with a wrench.
At the Dillon Elks lodge regular meeting Tuesday night initiation was held. Homer Faust was named exalted ruler succeeding Frank O Keefe. Other officers named include Emery Smith esteemed leading knight Kenneth Wheat loyal knight Dave Williams lecturing knight Dell Lloyd tyler Earl Wheat secretary Henry Deutsch treasurer Sol Sobolsky and a three year trustee. Installation of the new officers will occur at the April meeting.
Miss Jean Bishop will lead the American Association of University Women for 1941 42 with Evelyn Rimel as outgoing president. New officers include Mrs Margaret Hollensteiner as vice president Mrs William Guernsey secretary and Mrs E C Luebben treasurer. The meeting theme was Latin American Arts with George Nightingale as principal speaker and Ralph McFadden discussing modern music devices.
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