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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
5
Dillon area brief recaps social visits births and illnesses. Names include Miss Mary Louise Johnson Dillon Armstead Barrett hospital staff and local families. Activities cover welcomes, recoveries, travel to Helena San Pedro and Alaska, and club events.
The St. Rose Junior guild met at Mrs. Harold Murray's home Friday night with co-hostesses Mrs. Harry Tash Mrs. A Mecham and Mrs. Lester Kurtz. After a evening of cards refreshments followed. High bridge prize to Miss Jean Ballard low to Mrs. John Hildreth. High pinochle to Mrs. S M Rogan low to Mrs. George Lane.
Mary Richards of Dillon pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. The arrest followed a Sunday night stop near Dell by Highway Patrolman Robert Wright, and she received a $50 fine.
Delegation from Mizpah Chapter O E S visits Chapter No 39 in Butte on April 238 as grand worthy matron makes official visit. Participants include Mrs F A Hazelbaker Mrs D W Paddock Dr R D Curry Mr and Mrs W G Squires and Mrs Wilber Squires.
The St Rose guild plans a Thursday 3 PM gathering at Mrs John Coppin's home with co host Mrs Leo Talent assisting.
The Home Harmony club will meet Thursday at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs Olive Koontz on East Sebree Street with Mrs Joe Vanzanko as co host. Luncheon will be served.
The Manse society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in Mrs Susan Barnett s apartment with Mrs Sid Johnson assisting at the Phillips apartment.
Miss Clara Plant entertained the Busy Bee club at a 1 30 dessert luncheon in her home Tuesday afternoon.
The Bluebird club was entertained by Mrs Ann McKnight Monday evening at 8 oclock at her home.
The Alma Matrons club met Monday night at the St James guild hall at 8 oclock. Hostesses were Mrs Edwin Stein and Mrs William G Guernsey.
The Double Four bridge club gathered Friday at 1:30 for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. B. W. Emerick.
Mr and Mrs W B Willey return from a four weeks trip through Alabama Florida Georgia and other southern states. They traveled via the Great Smoky mountains of Tennessee on their return journey.
James L. Kelly of Dillon is named among three Montana School of Mines seniors chosen as candidates for the Montana Society of Engineers medal to be awarded at commencement on June 6. The medal honors the most outstanding engineering student in the senior class.
The Defense Savings bonds and Postal Savings stamps go on sale at the main post office Thursday May 1 as part of the national effort to strengthen America. Postmaster Harry J Andrus said the program aims to spread investments, with bonds priced at 18.75 and maturing in ten years to 25, plus stamps in several denominations and a free stamp album for buyers.
Twenty four pledges join Kappa Zeta Nu the oldest campus organization. Names include Elizabeth Knowlton Manhattan Joyce Aughney Butte Esther Kelly St Ignatius Margaret Waynild Lookout and others. A formal dance titled America First will be held at recreation hall on Saturday May 3.
The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon in church parlors. Mrs. Robert Quackenbush Mrs. Elmer Sage and Mrs. Robert Good will host the afternoon gathering.
Mrs Ralph Carl of Cut Bank is visiting her in laws and Mrs L S Osborne of this city.
Beaverhead county will not be required to furnish draftees in May unless a special summons is issued. The local selective service board cites heavy enlistments and expects no men will be taken for the May 5 and May 20 calls.
Burnice Farrell led the Dillon Rifle club shoot with 275 off hand sitting and prone. Other top scorers included Peterson 275 and Slgvold 270 while Sessman 262 Gordon 231 Banks 258 and Larson 264 filled the high scores list. Junior rifles saw Lowell Mahon top with 97 and several youths posted scores between 59 and 94.
Forrest Hill of Billings displays oils watercolors and etchings in the Normal college art room drawing wide local interest. Due to requests the exhibit stayed open Saturday evening from 7 to 8 before the college concert and also was open all day Saturday for visitors.
Dr D L Coale leads special evangelistic meetings at Dillon Methodist Church with growing attendance. Sermons are delivered at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. each weekday as part of the ongoing campaign.
Walter Foster reports the death of Mrs Tom Foster an aunt who died April 28 in San Diego California. The deceased visited Dillon on several occasions.
The piece argues for showing personality in photos, especially portraits of children, by capturing unique poses, lighting, and scenes. It urges using natural actions and playful moments as easy ways to create more engaging, truthful pictures that stand out.
Dillon Gun Club won one match with Bozeman and lost to Butte Trap. Missoula and Lima lead the circuit with seven wins and no losses. Herman Peterson topped the shooter field with 98x100, Walt Jones notched 95x100, and Dillon's 25 perfect string stood out among several high scores.
Miss Sophia Guyaz and Mrs Marcus Rand of Armstead shopped in Dillon on Tuesday.
Neighbors of Woodcraft announce a new weekly program Granpappy and His Pals airing Fridays from 9 to 9 30 mountain time on NBC blue network stations including KGIR. Mrs Florence Hughes secretary says other stations can be learned from her. The broadcast is sponsored by the national organization.
The Baptist Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Phillip Lovell and elected officers: Mrs. Mina Perkins President, Mrs. Frank Bassett First Vice President, Mrs. George Foster Second Vice President, and Mrs. J. W. Walters Secretary-Treasurer.
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