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Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

8

Wisdom Woman's Club Pageant Highlights Local History

Wisdom Woman's and Junior clubs hosted a joint observance celebrating the federation's golden jubilee and the Wisdom club's 27th anniversary with a pageant on Montana history. Cast including Mrs. Jensen, Mrs. Capehart, and Mrs. McDowell portrayed Sacajawea, Lewis and Clark figures, Chief Joseph, Henry Plummer, and Uncle Sam among others. A luncheon followed with 24 attendees and 12 guests. Arbor Day observances by Ted Harper Post and Wisdom unit included poetry, tree planting, and a memory of Joyce Kilmer.

Woman's Club Wisdom Woman's Club Wisdom Club Monttana C. W. Francis Wallace Francis J. H. Scofield Sacajawea Elver Jensen Lewis and Clark Jensen Harold Capehart Frank McDowell Warren Shaw Uncle Sam Miss Montana Jack Miller George Cottrell Wisdom Junior Woman's Club Ed Glassey Dorothy Hurley Willie Rasmussen Argyle Stephens Ted Harper The American Legion Sons of the Legion Rockies Miller Tom Scofield Bruce Helming Bob Stewart Harry Stewart Duncan Stewart Bob, Lee Billy Strum M. G. Ramsey Georgell Joyce Kilmer H. Scofield Clarence Helm

Fort Peck Dam Nears Final Height Elevation Reached

Fort Peck Montana May 1 The topping out of the Fort Peck dam is underway under J A Terteling and Sons Boise contractors. Four 22 yard and one 20 yard carryalls move excess material to the east abutment and atop the dam. About 66 300 cubic yards of glacial till and 1 300 000 cubic yards of hydraulic fill are involved. The dam will rise to 250 feet above the Missouri river bed and the project is to be completed this year.

Fort Peck Mont U.P Fort Peck Dam J. A. Terteling and Sons Boise

Karakul Sheep Introduced Near Stacey Montana

A. R. Kelsey of the 2K ranch near Stacey buys a band of 203 karakul sheep, the first of their kind in the area. The herd will be protected from predators by an electrified fence in Miles City, Montana.

Miles City Mont U.P A. R. Kelsey Stacey Montana

Polaris Notes on Road Work and Local People at Polaris

Dr. I W Vinsel vaccinated 160 horses at Nay ranch but was injured by a kicking horse yet continued work. Roads Dillon to Grasshopper and Big Hole basin praised for driving. multiple locals visiting, socializing, and checking road projects. George Harrison branded 200 calves. mining activity at Silver King property. several residents traveled between Dillon, Elk Horn Springs, and nearby ranches.

I. W. Vinsel Dillon Nay Ranch Grasshopper Big Hole Basin Martin Jackson George Lenox Ed Farley Farley Ranch John Pendergast Elkhorn Mine Butte George Mason P. H. Mahoney Mr. Mason Ruth Kelly W. S. Tash Earl Tash Will Pahnish Bob Marchesseau J. D. Harrison George Harrison George Pyle George Tash May Sprinkle

New Placer Operations Started in Townsend Montana

The Cooley Gravel company began 24 hour dredging on ground owned by Indian Mining company along Indian Creek near Townsend Montana. Work starts half a mile from the Missouri river and will extend two miles up the creek. Dredging to continue on benches after the creek bottom is worked out with a projected five year operation and a 4000 depth.

Townsend Mont U.P Cooley Gravel Company Montana Long ‘Indian Mining Company Indian Creek Missouri River

St Margaret's guild hostess party followed by pinochle

St Margaret's guild met at Mrs. Martin Jackson's home Thursday afternoon for a business meeting and several hours of pinochle. A dessert luncheon closed the afternoon with nonmembers Mesdames Krause Johnson Zebarth Wenger and Jardine attending.

St. Margaret's Guild Martin Jackson John Krause James Johnson Roy Zebarth Charles Wenger Wendell Jardine Fred Nelson Sanford Shepherd Clyde Kearney Missoula Bob Rolf

Local Rural Tourina: Basin Visits and Stock Trades Near Mackey

Wallace and others purchased stock and feeder cattle near Mackey Idaho last week then drove to Geth. Margaret Sweeney, county schools supervisor, made spring visits to rural basin schools and stayed with Mesars. Jackman family from San Diego joined Mrs. Jackman for a visit at S. J. Johnsons. Sam Robinson bought fat heifers from Fred Hirschy and had them trucked to Butte. Martin Jackson went to Dillon for a commissioners meeting.

Frank , Jackman San Diego Calif

College students inspect ranches in Montana field trip

Montana State College animal husbandry seniors visited ranches in Beaverhead and Madison counties as part of an annual trip. Accompanied by Ralph McCall and Clyde McKee, they toured Jumping Horse near Ennis Charlie DaDue O A Schulz near Sheridan and Gleed Whitworth at DuBois Idaho. They planned stops at Selway Sheep company W S Tash Clemon Bros Wendell Jardine and Deer Lodge valley later.

Montana State College Beaverhead Madison Ralph McCall Animal Husbandry Clyde McKee Montana State Experiment Station Bozeman Ennis Charlie DaDue O. A. Schulz Sheridan Federal Sheep DuBois Idaho Gleed Bros Whitworth Selway Sheep Company W. S. Tash Clemon Bros Wendell Jardine Ranches Deer Lodge Valley

For Sale or Rent 320 Acres of Grazing Land North of Bond

For sale or rent. 320 acres of good grazing land north of Bond station. Write Leon ard Hoffman, Eatonville, Washington.

Bond Station Leonard Hoffman Eatonville, Wash

Social notes and local visits from Menan and nearby towns

Miss Betty Qwyer and Miss Lbis Moran of Butte were guests of Mr and Mrs Cal Kambich over the weekend. Miss Susan Hand who teaches in Joplin Montana motored to Lavon to visit relatives. Tom Larsen moves to Spencer Idaho for the summer and oversees Dave Hagenbarth's sheep bands. George Reichle accompanied by horses for sheep care. Montana Ferguson returns to St Paul to resume duties at Farmers Union Central Exchange. Reichle PTA holds final meeting with Dan Piccone re elected president Ora Freeman vice president Mack Poole secretary treasurer. Theresa Landon gives an enlightening talk on the Philippine Islands.

Susan‘ Hand Joplin Montana Lavon Tom Larsen Spenser Idaho Larsen Dave Hagenbarth George Reichle Montana Ferguson St. Paul Farmer's Union Central Exchange Reichle Parent-Teacher Association Dan Piccone Ora Freeman Mack Poole Philippine Islands Theresa Landon

Local Man to Direct Musicians in Havre Festival

Ashley C. Roberts a Dillon and Dutton Mont music instructor has been invited to guest direct an orchestra of 1600 students at a northern Montana music festival in Havre on May 11. He is the son of W. E. Roberts of Crackerville and studied band instruments at the local high school under L A. Gregory.

Ashley C. Roberts Dillon Dutton, Mont Montana Havre Mr. Roberts W. E. Roberts Crackerville L. A. Gregory

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Vinsel Home

The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs I W Vinsel 10 North Atlantic Street on Thursday at 2 30 PM A Mother s Day program has been planned and all members and friends are welcome.

Lutheran Ladies Aid I. W. Vinsel North Atlantic Street

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