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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
5
Dozens of Dillon residents and neighboring towns are listed as visitors guests and callers in the city this week. Names include Edith Jorgenson Isaac Dodgson Pete Spritzer Joe Metlen Henry Fitter Andy Williams and many more with social and business trips noted across Montana. County claims deadlines and local events also appear among continued community notes.
Mrs I M Carr entertained the Beekville club on Monday evening. The handcraft class of the Business and Professional Women met at 353 South Washington Street at 8 o clock with Ruth Helly hosting.
Mrs Clarence Crane entertained Saturday for her lonehend's birthday with a pinochle game. Four tables played with high scores by Mars BE W Crichton and Morris Egan. Mr and Mrs Clarence Axe had low scores. Refreshments followed.
Saturday evening event saw city firemen and their wives dancing at the city hall. Each couple could invite an outside pair and a good crowd attended as Frisco Baker's orchestra played. Refreshments were served.
The des eree staff will hold a practice and tableaux Tuesday evening at 7 30. Members unable to attend should send a substitute.
Mrs. W. M. Stone hosts a 1:30 luncheon for M. M. Club members at Miss Clara Plant's home on Wednesday afternoon. Afterward, the party moved to the Stone residence for a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs. Lena Nelson entertained a group of friends Friday evening in honor of Miss Luella Stickney. The gathering featured a pinochle game with three tables in use.
The Bishness and Professional Worken a club held a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o clock in the council rooms of the city hall. The committee in charge featured Miss Helen Decker as chairman with Mrs. Mary Molleur Mrs. Ruth Kelley and Mrs. Winifred Baker. The Trade in connection with Our Towns Bus iness will be the subject of discussion.
The gentlemens club hosted its final season event Friday evening at the Andrus hotel with dinner followed by pinochle. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Albers, Mrs Elwood Morrison, Mr and Mrs Jack Keenan, Mr and Mrs George Lenox, Mr and Mrs W E Roberts, Mr and Mrs R Quackenbush, Mr and Mrs W E Stinson, Mr and Mrs H M Miller, Mr and Mrs W G Squires, Mrs Stella Murray, and Mrs Addie Morrison.
Beaverhead Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution holds its meeting on Tuesday April 5 at Miss Clara Plant's home. Miss Jessie Duboc hosts a two o'clock dessert. business will include a report on the State Conference at Livingston and a paper by Mrs. O A Bergeson on Country Life 1800 to 1837, plus a display of antique figurines and vases.
Mrs. Lynn Comfort lifelong Twin Bridges resident and civic leader dies at home. Librarian, Red Cross chair, Women's club member, past matron of Iunstorm Star, writer for The Dillon Tribune. Survived by husband, mother, daughter Mrs. Max Rayner, brother M. D. Lott, son Attorney John Lott. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Twin Bridges.
Eleven carloads from Dillon attended the Latter Day Saints conference in Butte on Sunday. South western Montana delegates heard speakers from Portland and Salt Lake City. The Dillon group offered musical numbers led by Yvonna Bacon and others, including a rendition of The List Psalm. I A H Smith, branch president, reported on the DeMn branch.
Mr and Mrs Servantus Kerr of Jackson are parents of twins a boy and a girl born Tuesday night at Barrett hospital The boy weighs 4 pounds 12 ounces the girl weighs 5 pounds both mother and babies are reported doing nicely Grandfather Fred Kerr has received many congratulations
Word was received Wednesday of the death of J. H. Smith who passed away at the family home at 933 West Broadway in Butte about 1:30 this morning. He was widely known in Dillon having visited here many times. He is survived by his widow Mrs.
The Dillon Chamber of Commerce board endorses a proposed new Beaverhead county high school. It cites the current building as old, overcrowded, poorly lit and unsafe, urging voter and taxpayer support and assigning the committee on public institutions to promote the project.
Presbyterian Men's club members heard Dr. Marlin K. Farmer of the Normal college faculty discuss Germany and Her Lost Colonies at the church. A round table discussion followed. Frank Tyre hosted last week. A committee was formed to arrange a joint city men’s clubs session in April.
Word has been received by the Gail Scout Council of vacancies in scout camp staffs for the coming year. Camp counselors must be young women 20 or over and the camp director must be 25 or over. Interested applicants should see Mrs. H. M. Warner, local scout commissioner.
Leaverhead county jail roster shortened by two as Sheriff W. Ry. Silver of Douglas Wyoming transported William ikuaburn back to Douglas where he was sought on livestock theft. He was arrested Tuesday by officers. On Saturday Val Mrier of Lutte departed with Judalynn Meteine Lodre coal aba for Tacoma Washington to face charges of transporting a stolen automobile from California to Watdington.
In a stale independent wage race game in Butte week, the Gallant Sigma Chi quint from Bozeman faced the Gosman Drugatere. The locals led at halftime but faded late, as Bozeman finished third. C Burgess scored 12 for Dillon’s Gosman unit with Wheat Cashmore Bayerd Bradley Gibbons and Ross also contributing.
Arthur Duke Kunselman has returned from wintering at his old home in Cool Springs Pennsylvania and is glad to be back. Mrs John Rebish Jr. returns on Tuesday from a three weeks visit with relatives and friends in Ham.
The Wednesday assembly featured a music program and awards of letters and emblems in student activities earned in autumn and winter quarters. The ceremony, directed by Mr. Arnold Clair, presented by President Sheldon E. Davis, listed pieces by the Men’s Gleen club. Mrs. Edwar S. Moe pursues an advanced course in vocal studies at the College of Minneapolis before returning to Dillon. Swimming pool hours announce recreational swimming for women at two o clock Saturday and four o'clock Friday, with a men’s recreation hour at three o'clock Saturday.
American Association of University Women elected officers for the coming year. Marguerite Clair was named president with Evelyn Rimel vice president Frances Shaffman secretary and Helen Decker treasurer. Dr Catherine McHale national A A U W president will visit Dillon May 4 and attend a Montana state meeting April 29-30.
Annual school district No. 10 election set for April 2 at the old training school. Polls open noon to 6 pm. Incumbent George Gosman was nominated for reelection at a caucus held last Monday for a three year term.
Mr and Mrs Dwyer Schmitt announce the birth of a daughter on March 26 at Barrett Hospital.
Beaverhead ranchers and stockmen awoke to a heavy snowstorm bringing moisture the region needs for spring grass. Dillon and Centennial Valley reported up to two feet with numerous rural roads impassable and highways affected by slick conditions while towns and streets saw dense snowfall.
The document announces a girl scout solicitation drive led by committee chairpersons and invites referrals for questions. It notes support from the Committee of the Tallon and Commerce officials. A second item states St Rose guild will meet at the guild hall Thursday at three o'clock with hostesses Mrs Mary Judge and Mrs Coppins.
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