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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1931

Page

8

Jackson Citizens Gather For Social and Local News

Mrs Nelson acted as hostess for a Wednesday afternoon gathering with many members and friends present. Refreshments were served. Others visiting include Ralph Quigley on a business trip to Butte. Fred Hirschy seeking medical attention there. Several local residents and students attended events, concerts, and recitals announced for May and early June.

Nelson Fred. “Nelson Ralph Quigley Butte Fred Hirschy Morrow

Winter wind storm halts valley stock move

Lakeview reports a week of stock drives and hay scarcity as a northeast wind storm returns winter. Frank Parish heads to Lake Idaho to work for Bert Edwards while Frank Davis shifts sheep to their place. Alaska Basin sheep rustle with poor feed as James Hanson resumes feeding. neighbors relocate cattle from Tuck Jones to the home ranch last week.

Granger Frank Parish Lake Idaho Bert Edwards Frank Davis Alaska Basin James Hanson Tuck Jones

Vocation Day at Presbyterian Church Encourages Attendance

Rev Thomas J Simons leads next Sunday's events at the Presbyterian church theme Assuring a Vocation. The choir sings The Lord Reigneth by Ira B Wilson as part of morning services with 10 o'clock start and invitations extended for both services.

Thomas J. Simons Presbyterian Church of the Nation Lord Reigneth Ira. B. Wilson

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL: Meetings at 11 and 8 Tonight and Friday

A church notice lists meetings at 11 morning and 8 evening Sundays at 589 Thomson Ave with Friday prayer sessions. An unrelated testimonial mentions Foley Pills and diuretic use for kidney and sleep issues with backaches.

Thomson Ave

First Baptist Church Announces Guest Speaker Dr Petzoldt

The First Baptist Church invites Dillon parishioners to Sunday school restart and welcomes Dr W A Petzoldt of Lodge Grass as guest speaker next Sunday. He will address topics How Far Can You Shine and Flaming Youth with an evening 8 oclock service replacing 7:30. He also speaks at 9:50 at the high school on The Crow Indian.

W. A. Petzoldt Lodge Grass

Mother’s Day program at Jackson community church

A community program at the Jackson Community Church will be held on Mother's Day May 10 at 2 p m. Public school Sunday school I O O F lodge Rebekah lodge and ANA lodge will be represented. Rev H M Roberts of Missoula will give the address and Mrs Herbert Armitage will sing a solo.

I. O. O. F. Lodge Rebekah Lodge A. N. A. Lodge H. M. Roberts Missoula Herbert Armitage

Nimrod Comedy by Henry Players Set for May Run

Robert Finch leads cast in The Mighty Nimrod a comedy by the Henry Players to be staged May 8 9 and 10 at the Playhouse in New York City with Mrs G E Finch listed as mother.

Robert Finch G. E. Ie

112th anniversary of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs observed

The I O O F and Rebekah lodges held a splendid program to mark the 112th anniversary. A luncheon was served by the refreshment committee members Clarence Brown and Sanford Shepherd to members and invited guests.

Jackson Rebekahs Odd Fellowship Rebekah Clarence Brown Sanford Shepherd

Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claims 55 Years

Advertises Coughs Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a trusted remedy for coughs and throat irritation. Claims nationwide use and over 100 million bottles sold with options for family sizes and croup relief.

Foley's

Death of Horace Hand Brother Reflects California ties

Tuesday afternoon at the home of Horace Hand the death of a relative from California is reported after a period of poor health. The service followed at Hand’s home with remarks from family and friends. Desmond Bryan and Verne Roberts of Everett were guests of Ms Mary Lloyd of Dillon and other locals noted visits and travel. An irrigation note mentions scarce water as farmers begin to irrigate. John Poole of Spencer Idaho was in town on business.

Liam

Brother of Horace Hand Dies Sunday

William Hand 64 died Sunday night at his Lavon brother Horace Hand's home after a long illness. He came from San Luis Obispo California three weeks ago, was born in New Brunswick and grew up in New Woodstock Maine. He later lived in California where he ran a gas station in Watsonville before his health declined. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Lavon home with burial in Melrose cemetery conducted by Rev. J. D. Smith.

William Hand Horace Hand Lavon Mr. Hand San Louis Obispo Calif New Brunswick Canada New Woodstock Maine California Watsonville Melrose J. D. Smith

Ex service men rights and benefits manual ad

Ex service men and dependents are offered a one dollar manual covering pensions compensation insurance hospitalization soldiers homes bonuses and funeral expenses. Also notes a local dairy sale and new operation by Jens Peterson at Wemple place Thompson avenue in Jackson Mississippi with son Peter.

Jackson Miss Jens Peterson Dillon Walter E. Stinson Wemple Place Thompson Avenue

Clock Tower Malfunction Halts Offices Overtime

Pedestrians near the courthouse observed the town clock striking rapidly and hands racing around the dial after 5 PM. Clocks in office buildings stopped at 4 45 causing many officers to work overtime unintentionally.

Court House

Committees Named by Dillon Lodge Exalted Ruler

At the regular Dillon Lodge No. 1554 meeting Exalted Ruler John T. Orr appointed committees for the year. Appointees include Community welfare W A Graeter B W Emerick Sol Sobolsky. anniversary Leonard Innes Emerick Graeter Sobolsky Dr F H Bimrose. sickness and relief all elective officers. auditing Robert Barrett Tom Sillers Frank Eliel W W Thibadeai Graeter. lap sation Francis Tonrey Ernest Opie Otto Gordon Matt Kay Carl Hansen Smith McKnight and Harry Hurley.

Dillon Lodge John T. Orr W. A. Graeter B. W. Emerick Sol Sobolsky Leonard Innes Emerick Graeter Sobolsky Robert Barrett Tom Sillers Frank Eliel W. W. Thibadeai Francis Tonrey Ernest Opie Otto, Gordon Matt Kay Carl, Hansen Smith McKnight Harry Hurley

Commercial Service meeting outlines world economic crisis

A regular meeting of the Commercial Service association met at the Metlen hotel with Lambert Sliel presiding. Prof. R. E. Albright of Normal College discussed world vs local business conditions, unemployment, tariff, overproduction and under consumption, noting the crisis. He said the credit association aims to improve long term conditions. George Siey spoke on his new dairy business, followed by musical numbers by Frances Robinson and Helen Ballard.

Commercial Service Association of Metlen Lambert Sliel R. E. Albright the Normal College George Siey Frances Robinson Helen Ballard

Training School Track Meet Held Division Highlights

The report lists events and placings from a training school track meet. It notes divisions for boys and girls sprint and field events with multiple names including Conklin Nettick Harrison Taylor S Gilbert Hartwig Alkeson Nettik Vasquez Herman Swetich Warner Johnson Hanson Mittlemier Bailey Hier French Rebish McCulley Forrester Melton Wellington Banning Melton Watson Markovich Randolph and class winners across 5B 5A 8A.

North Gilbert Conklin Nettick Harrison Taylor Ball Hartwig Alkeson Nettik Vasquez Herman Swetich Warner Johnson Hanson Mittlemier Bailey Hier French Rebish McCulley Fairbanks Selway Forrester Melton Wellington Banning Watson Markovich Randolph

City business faces slow pay from customers in Dillon

Local business people complain that customers avoid small payments, with hundreds of accounts ranging from fifty cents to five dollars. They warn the unpaid balances accumulate into a sizable sum and urge prompt settlements to start the month with a clean slate.

Dillon

Senior Sneak Day Trip by Dillon High Students

Senior class members rode from the depot to Gregson Hot Springs with sponsors Miss Violet Eastman and W. J. Bierrum for a day trip. They had lunch at noon and returned that evening, expressing sincere thanks to Dillon residents for patronage of the Dew Drop Inn, which they have operated for several years.

Violet Eastman W. J. Bierrum Gregson Hot Springs Dillon

Scouts Honor Court awards badges and ranks

Dillon Boy Scouts held a Friday court of honor in which many boys earned merit badges. Seven advanced to second class and one to first class. Troop 40 leaders announced the names for second class and leaders from Troop 14 and 42 presented merit badges across various skills. E L Fairbanks delivered the keynote on life preparation through scouting.

Dillon Charles Henry Calle Krause Craig Anderson Bill Galt Glen Hocking Don Mulkey Eldon Noble Walter Stephan Fred Wolfe Joe Wedum George Webster J. C. Jeppson Tom Holtz Tom Luebben Melbourne Jackson Kenneth Barry James Kelly James McCully Henry Strub Francis Tonrey E. L. Fairbanks

Intermountain Union Triumphs 12 8 Over Normal College

Intermountain Union of Helena defeated Normal college 12 to 8 in the season opener. The game was ragged with frequent errors yet fans enjoyed a strong first official matchup. Normal scored four in the third and three in the fifth, with Cheney pitching for Intermountain backed by Robb Williams and Wilson.

Intermountain Union Helena Cheney Mge Callahan Aashiem Williams A. Aashiem Intermountain Robb Wilson

Petition Filed for Letters of Administration in Miles Estate

A petition was filed in district court last Saturday by Rebecca Connelley public administrator seeking letters of administration for the estate of the late Clarence F. Miles.

Clarence F. Miles District Court Rebecca Connelley

Beav erhead High Names Ballard Declamation Representative

Bill Ballard was chosen at the high school Friday afternoon as Beaverhead County High School’s representative for the upcoming Missoula speaking contest next month.

Bill Ballard Beaverhead County Missoula

Argyl Stephens Injured in School-Area Car Crash

Argyl Stephens sustained serious cuts when a car carrying Carl Hansen and Roger Sweeney overturned near the high school on Tuesday afternoon. Hansen, driving an old Ford coupe, went too fast and failed the corner, tearing off the car’s top. Argyl was taken to Dr Routledge and is reported to be getting along nicely.

Argyl Stephens Carl Hansen Roger Sweeney Argyl

Mrs Clarence Wall Returns From Salt Lake Visit

Mrs. Clarence Wall came home Thursday afternoon after a visit to Salt Lake City.

Clarence Wall Salt Lake

Foley Pills diuretic touted by Mrs Blair for relief

Testimonial from Mrs Robert Blair of Terre Haute Indiana claims two years of distress ceased after using Foley Pills diuretic. She reports relief from backache headaches dizziness and fatigue with improved vision and urges others to try the product. Sold widely everywhere.

Robert Blair Terre Haute Ind

Cozy furnished cottage in Dillon with 3 bedrooms

Cozy modern cottage home in Dillon offers 6 rooms and a bath with 3 bedrooms fully furnished. Located in a choice area, the rental asks 3500 dollars. Contact C. C. Newman at Room 14 Metlen Block for details.

Dillon C. C. Newman Metlen Block

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Dorothy ‘Oliver Sam Robinson Dan Pendergast Ben O’neil Plen Wisdom Harley Jellison Ray Bowers Barrett Hospital Bowens Jellison Silas Dishno Martin Jackson Ruth Helen ‘Wenger Sadie Ford Dorothy Finsley Jack Shepherd Buddy Lapham Harry Ford Walter White Jules Wenger Fred Schoenberger James Dodd Jackson Wranglers Joe Metlen Big Hole George Clemon Miss Ballard Cimarron University of Idaho Pocatello Irene Hilden Vandalia Women's Athletic Association Helen Catherine Ballard Lakeview Presbyterian Foursquare Gospel’ Mission J. W. Jones Ashville Ala Foley First Baptist Church Jackson, Community Church Averacine Century Six Saran F. QO. B Hupmobile W. Walters Garage North Montana St SCOUT Miles
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