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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
4
Advertising note lists subscription rates in advance for twelve months six months and three months. It includes postal transmission details and a mention of second class mail status.
The twenty fifth annual Episcopal convention meets at Mark's church in Anaconda on May 12 to mark the diocese's 26th anniversary and the bishop's tenure. A memorial offering aims to raise at least 25000 to add to the Bishop Brewer Memorial Missionary Endowment Fund, already exceeding 66000 with hopes to reach 100000.
A Tribune reporter visits I F Hunsaker ranch to witness a 130 percent lamb crop with many twins and triplets. Mike Lauterbach and another helper bottle feed excess and orphan lambs using a custom pen with slanted holes for nipple bottles. The scene inspires praise for the Hunsakers and a child’s quip about the invention.
The new modern residence of Mr and Mrs W M Morrison at the head of Kentucky street showcases stucco pebble dash exterior and Philippine Mahogany interior. The six room bungalow includes a bath and a full cement basement with a well fitted office, reflecting Morrison's skill and Dillon pride.
Mrs. H. L. Hart and her son Russel Hart accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Mills traveled by car from Helena to Dillon yesterday morning.
The renowned Butte Mines band led by Sam Treloar will be featured in Dillon's big free Fourth of July celebration. About 85 musicians are expected to perform as part of the extensive program, with local support and a $3,000 fundraising goal already reached.
A historical reminiscence notes Dillon turning fifty in 1930 with religion spreading in the community and later arrivals from Episcopalians and Baptists and Catholics. It recalls a strong winter business season and a record freighting year in 1881 with merchandise moving to Melrose as terminals shifted, followed by a decline as freight moved west. It mentions Dillon merchants opening branch stores in Melrose and other frontier towns such as Gibbonsville Nicholia Bedrock and Glendale.
Coach 0 K Moe and the State Normal College track squad depart for Missoula to join Montana’s first annual interscholastic track meet. Representatives from all Montana colleges will compete for state honors, replacing the usual Dillon-Burton dual meet. Dillon Normal will field William Wolverton Wilfred Poppie Hallie Pasley and Joseph Persha in events. Grizzlies expect 65 75 entrants. Bobcats 25 300. Coaches meet to decide heat formats.
Melrose swept the event with multiple wins in track events led by sprinters and distance runners. Notable results include Tresa Fleming and Helen Devaney in sprints, Joe Stephanie and George Peterson in distance races, and Keith McCalley contributing in several events.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoerning visited Butte on Sunday. Hoerning recently returned from a winter stay in California.
Bea verhead county clubwomen gather for the semi annual federation meeting at St. James guild hall in Dillon starting 10 30 A M with an Invocation welcome remarks and a program including music by the high school glee club a Girl Scout address and a luncheon at noon A principal address The Challenge of Modern Youth by Dr Emmanuel Sternheim will follow the luncheon and the session will adjourn to the normal college auditorium for children theatre plays Mee Mee and Sing Lee and Three Pills in a Bottle.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hale motored to Butte on Tuesday.
Sam Ditty arrived home yesterday evening after visiting his brother George in a Butte hospital where he is a patient.
Sheep 1 000 acres forest permit 1 200 ewes with lambs 8 per acre half cash. Dairy ranch 240 acres close in 44 per acre easy terms. Modern six room bungalow 86 800 easy terms. 10 head registered Shorthorn bulls two years old Mrs Una Galahan Jenkins Ranch Twin Bridges Montana.
The annual Beaverhead county Girl's Vocational Congress opened at the high school with 70 registrants. Activities included demonstrations, luncheons, and a visiting program featuring Virginia Randolph's constitutional oration and talks on citizenship and books for girls.
Bill Backus and Clyde Vance have accepted positions with the Montana Mercantile Company, joining the staff to bolster operations. Both men bring prior experience and will take on new roles within the firm.
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