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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
10
Last Saturday evening the traditional Junior promenade filled the high school gym with a garden like display of flowers and fragrance. Couples danced until midnight as artistic lighting heightened the glow and seniors awarded novelty favors featuring roses and perfume bottles.
Miss Marguerite Donoghue daughter of Mr and Mrs M M Donoughue of Butte married William G Montgomery a prominent rancher of Wisdom at St Patrick s church in Butte Father John Meehan officiated Sister Nell Donoghue served as brides maid Best man was Jack Phillips Montgomerys interests in the Big Hole basin are among the county s most extensive and the couple will reside in Wisdom after their honeymoon
The Dillon Delphian club will hold its last meeting of the year at the Public library on May 14. Mrs. F. C. McFadden will lead a study of Modern American Drama with assistance from Miss Alice E. Russell who will discuss The Great Divide. A business session will elect officers for 1923 24.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ward and Mrs. Claire W. Robison hosted a delightful luncheon on Wednesday after noon at 1 30 at the home of Mrs. Robison.
After a four course luncheon, three tables played bridge while other ladies visited and did needle work. This event was one in a series hosted by the group.
The County Federation of Women's clubs will meet in Dillon on May 19 under the Dillon Shakespeare club. Arrangements are complete and an interesting session is expected as the second annual convention of county club women assembles.
Mrs Mayme Hoffman and Mrs Harry Williams entertained St Rose Guild members yesterday afternoon at Mrs Hoffman's Bond block apartments.
Mrs H P Lane hosted the P N G club Friday afternoon at her Glendale street residence. The gathering provided a pleasant social time followed by refreshments.
Mrs. Dave Sullivan entertained the W W W W club Monday evening at Mrs. Henry Gleed Sr.'s home. Mrs. Earl Selway hosted the Busy Bee club last Wednesday afternoon. The Manse society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained May 17 by Mrs. J. W. Evan at her home. refreshments were served at the Busy Bee gathering.
The St James Guild will be entertained Thursday May 17 by Mrs T E Gilbert at her home.
Mrs. H. S. Gimble acted as hostess for the Pinochle club gathering held Wednesday evening.
Theta will be entertained Tuesday evening May 15 by Mrs. D. V. Erwin.
Local items report visitors to Dillon such as Harry Davis from Jackson and Elza Murray ill in bed. Purchases include Ford and Beaverhead Motors, sewing supplies, and household goods for sale or rent. Mrs Nels Atkinson and Mrs A Potts are noted as visitors and patients respectively.
Mrs Arthur Smith and daughter and Miss Dolly Marley travel from Blaine to Dillon. Banquet and birthday items in stock at Pybinie Book Store. Lost white Angora cat reward offered return to Ruth Gelhaus 733 So Washington St. Phone 233-W. Hair switches and puffs made from combings Mae Miller 1082 So Wyo St Butte Montana. Jess Finsley stockman of Big Hole basin in town for business. Mrs Justin Brundage and two daughters of Centennial valley guests at E H Brundage home. Artpoint pencils at Tribune Book Store. Miss Julia Anderson teacher from Alder returned to Dillon. For Sale Peninsular heater half price, chiffonier, dining table, rocker, many jars, cooking utensils, Everett piano. contact 255-W or West Bannack St across from Metlen Hotel.
Rotary club members discussed improving the tour ist camp grounds on the Orr property west of Washington street at a lunch meeting. Some neighbors who protested altered views after changes were explained, but a minority remains opposed. The committee led by L. K. Adams plans enhancements after reviewing other sites. Several cars of tourists have already stopped there this year.
Drummey school pupils with Mrs. G H Harper visited the Tribune to watch the week’s copy turn into type, form locks, and printed sheets. Attendees included Earl English Pharman English Lloyd English Oscar Andersen Katherine Keenan Jack Keenan Faye Yadon Joe Malesich Agnes Marevich and Mary Keenan.
Great Falls reports Sunburst oil refinery will boost capacity to 5,000 barrels from 3,000 as originally planned, affecting local industry and energy output. The change reflects revised project scope and potential economic impact for the region.
District forester at Missoula asks Montana and northern Idaho forest supervisors for data on public domain lands that could join existing national forest areas. The move follows Colonel W B Greeley's proposal to study control of 175 million acres of unreserved grazing land to stabilize the livestock industry.
E F Fiske says six men forced him from a north bound freight at the coal chutes after failing to show an I W W card. He was struck, robbed of 5 and dumped from the box car. Fred Lester and Mike Connolly were arrested in Butte and to be sent back for robbery charges.
The first round of the elimination billiard tournament at Gleed billiard parlors finished Wednesday night. Players faced close contests after handicap ratings were applied to balance the field.
A major undersea telephone line now spans the English Channel connecting Great Britain with the Netherlands. The cable runs about eighty nautical miles and will provide direct service linking London Amsterdam Rotterdam and The Hague.
In 1880 only about 60,000 telephones existed worldwide, 50,000 in the United States. Today more than 22,000,000 operate globally, with over 14,000,000 in the United States. If Europe matched US population proportion, Europe would have about 60,000,000 telephones by January 1, 1921, far more than 5,289,606.
Dog taxes were due May 1st. If unpaid immediately, the dog will be taken up and disposed of according to law. Charles Nelson, Chief of Police.
A concise note highlights Indiana as the central hub for U S telephone networks, underscoring its pivotal role in national communications.
George Gable convicted of robbery in January at Lima and sentenced to four to eight years in the state prison. Undersheriff Ross took him to Deer Lodge Thursday to begin serving the term. The two criminal cases were the only ones on the court calendar.
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