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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
5
In Dillon and nearby, residents including Frank Korey Lima Ed Gleed and families, H Bennetts and Calvert party, Waldemar Grant visitors, Budge Gilbert family, George Strub and Henry, S M McKnight Nellie McKnight of Dell, and others were in town or visiting. Final distribution in the estate of Jack Pedrétti filed Monday. A Ler.
A group from the Beaverdhead Mining Association traveled to Butte to confer with F A Thomson president of the State School of Mines about a geological survey of newly discovered workings near the Ermont mine nine miles west of Dillon. Included were William Logan president of the local association Representative Joe Metlen J C Fuller Louis Schmittroth Pearl I Smith and County Surveyor George Metlen.
A piece extols the emotional value of telephone conversations with family and friends far away. It notes the thrill of hearing voices and suggests sharing good news by phone is more satisfying and may cost less than expected.
At a special board of review following the court of honor James Kelly was recommended for Eagle Scout and will receive the advancement at a future meeting. Dillon attorney Leonard Schulz spoke on advancement in Scouting, warning against egotism and urging clear thinking and work. Awardees included Jack Selway Roy Forrester Jr James Redburn and Frank Nay with merit badges for safety woodcraft photography zoology swimming cooking public health and more.
Lorin Curnutt, son of Mr and Mrs A A Curnutt, underwent a major operation at Barrett hospital Monday. His condition today is reported as favorable.
Miss Edith Orr drove a car carrying the school girls band to Lima for a concert when an oncoming vehicle forced a pass. The car left the road, turning over the embankment south of town near Van Camp bridge. Margaret Lee Julson had a head cut. Miss Sweeney suffered a broken nose. others were shaken but continued.
At the Monday meeting of the Men's Contract Bridge club H M Brundage secured the high score while T E Luebben posted the low score. Team No 2 leads by about 12000 points after the last session. Local notices mention several townspeople and visitors including William Knox Dell Iola Black Lima Oakes Nelson Henry Fitter Carl C Hansen Commissioner Martin Jackson and Prof R E Albright.
Lloyd crashed into an embankment sustaining a badly sprained wrist and numerous bruises. The cab was wrecked and parts of the machine scattered for hundreds of feet as the large car rolled over and finally stopped with wheels in the air. The truck, towed into town, had a broken differential and brakes failed on the descent from Badger hill.
Oscar E. Hoover of Medford Oregon is appointed field executive for the Silver Bow area succeeding Paul Campbell. He comes highly recommended to oversee Scout activities in the Dillon region and is expected to arrive in Butte mid April with his family.
The Sunday program aired on KGIR Butte by the local American Legion auxiliary drew a large Dillon radio audience. Mrs. Mary E. Farrell played piano, the Women's Auxiliary double quartet sang, and the Orange Crush Greater dance band performed. A ravioli dinner followed before the return to Dillon.
J E Monroe and A F Waldorf were re nominated as trustees of District No 10 at a Saturday evening school caucus in the training school auditorium. Local births include a Salt Lake City hospital report of an eight pound son to Mrs Gasser. Several residents and visitors are noted with brief comments and travel.
A letter from residents recounts the 1933 Long Beach quake experience near La Jolla California detailing fleeing hotel damage and rescue efforts. They survived in Los Angeles then found safety in a new location while observing extensive destruction and ongoing aftershocks.
Beaverhead county ranches report an early shed lambing season with favorable weather and rising percentages. The regular lambing season is expected to start around April 15 according to woolmen. P T A MEETING A special Parent Teacher association meeting will be held Thursday at 8 PM in the assembly room of the old training school. All members and parents are urged to attend.
Mrs. W. H. Stephan hosted a contract bridge party with three tables and high score by Mrs. T. Lee McCracken. Helena visitors Dr. D. M. Warren and Dr. H. F. Wilkins met with Dr. A. C. Morrow. The Royal Neighbor card club met at Mrs. H. J. Bostwick’s on Thomson avenue. G. C. Farrell was high and Mary DeLadd low. Leonard Innes drove to Butte. Mrs. Innes travels to Noxon to visit her parents, Everett and Mrs. Jenkins. E. B. Dillie, formerly with the E. B. Roe ranch, arrived in Dillon after a hay wagon accident injured him the previous day.
A family extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown after the death and funeral of their husband and father. They also express gratitude to the pallbearers and the minister.
Dillon Rotarians toured Bridges where Dr W H Stephan led community singing and Roy Austin lauded Madison county Rotary work. Lee McCracken praised Rotary International in Montana while Mortimer Lott outlined legislative savings and revenue measures. Cattle shipments from Beaverhead sales to California were noted with Hazelbaker Tash and Esterwald consignments. Nick Luirer of Sheridan visited Dillon.
A large turnout of ranchers met Monday evening at the courthouse to debate irrigation issues for the summer. Judge Lyman H. Bennett led discussions on compensation for water commissioners, with an all-county committee appointed to study distribution. The committee includes Philip Lovell, Roscoe Cornell, Theodore Nelson, Quitman Owen, Austin Linder, Ernest Orr, and others.
Dillon Lodge No. 1654 B P C E met at the I C C F hall Tuesday with nearly 100 members and officers present. Two new candidates were initiated and a life membership was voted. Past Exalted Ruler John T Orr presided.
John J. Davis suffered chronic constipation for six years and reports relief after using Adlerika. He says the remedy acted quickly and made him feel like a new person. Geo M. Gosman, druggist, endorses Adlerika as safe.
Portable wood saw operator will come to your home or ranch and saw woodpile for $1 per card with no minimum. Call Mint Pool Hall-C. H. Brown.
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