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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

5

Social notes from Grant residents visit and local travel

Mr and Mrs Marchessau of Grant visited in the city Wednesday. Walter Vance motored to Idaho Falls last Saturday returning Sunday. John Inabait from Jackson attended to business matters. Harry D Lapham of Jackson was in town Monday on business. Mr and Mrs E L Fairbanks and family motored to Jefferson Island last weekend. Mr and Mrs Hugh McCaleb motor to Salmon to visit friends. D W Erwin attended to business in the northwestern part of the state this week. Mr and Mrs E W Brundage of Monida visited Dillon friends the first of the week. The Baxter Tonney orchestra played for a dance at Gilmore Idaho last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C P Dodge are the happy parents of a baby boy born Mrs Ira Wagner and her mother drove to Pocatello last Tuesday. L P Philips and crew repair concrete sidewalks on Idaho street this week. Mrs J F Wyatt, recently ill at Barrett hospital, returned home much improved. Mrs H D Jewett and young son arrived from Anaconda to join Mr Jewett at Tribune shop. Acting Supervisor Elofson and Walter Hoar motored to Sheridan on an official trip. T E Gilbert county attorney left for Kansas City to spend a week on business. Miss Hazel Lundy teaching at Ogden visited last week with her mother Mrs Ida Lundy.

Arkansas Father Visits Ill Arthur Brown in Barrett Hospital

S. S. Brown, father of Arthur Brown, who is quite ill at Barrett hospital, is visiting here from his Arkansas home.

S. S. Brown Arthur Brown Barrett Hospital Arkansas

Miss Dorothy Blinn and Dorothy McConnell Visit Blinn Home

Miss Dorothy Blinn and Dorothy McConnell from Missoula visited the Blinn home here during the weekend, sharing time with local family.

Dorothy Blinn Dorothy McConnell Missoula Blinn

Miss Elliott with Friends Visit Home from Missoula

Miss Mary Emily Elliott accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Frye and Miss Bertha Wedum spent last weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A A Elliott at their home. They traveled by auto from Missoula where she attends the university.

Mary Emily Elliott Elizabeth Frye Bertha Wedum A. A. Elliott Missoula

Marriage License Issued in Salmon for Jack Kelly and Ellen Simer

A marriage license was issued Tuesday to Jack Kelly and Ellen Simer of Salmon Idaho. They were married by Judge George Opp. Thomas O Connell, a nephew of Mrs. Henry Schoenborn, left for Los Angeles after visiting here. Mrs Luther Willard was called to Butte by illness of her daughter Mrs James Davis formerly Nilah Greene.

Jack Kelly Ellen Simer Salmon Idaho George Opp Thomas O’connell Henry Schoenborn Los Angeles Luther Willard Butte James Davis Nilah Greene

Beav erhead County High School PTA Plans Final Meeting

The Parent Teacher association will hold its last meeting of the year in the auditorium at 3 30 P M next Tuesday May 15. Dewey Cashmore son of Mr and Mrs W F Cashmore will arrive next Thursday from Cincinnati Ohio for a short visit before leaving for San Francisco.

Parent Teacher Association Beaverhead County High School Dewey Cashmore W. F. Cashmore Cincinatti Ohio San Francisco

Mrs Dodd Hosts Week of Social Gatherings in Dakota Street Home

Mrs James Dodd hosted a sequence of house parties this week at her Dakota street residence. A seven oclock dinner opened Monday, a one thirty luncheon followed Tuesday, and another dinner occurred Wednesday evening, with spring flowers decorating the Dodd home for each event.

James Dodd Harry Andrus Clyde Kutler Dodd Dakota Street

Ellen May guild meets at Mrs. Anderson’s home

The Ellen May guild gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. A. L. Anderson’s South Idaho Street home. Hostesses were Mrs. Anderson Mrs. J. M. Elmose Mrs. W. J. Bierrum and Miss Genevive Albertson.

Ellen May Guild A. L. Anderson Idaho Anderson J. M. Elmose W. J.bierrum Genevive Albertson

Busy Bee Club Hosts Pleasant Wednesday Afternoon

Mrs. Edward Cushing acted as hostess to the Busy Bee club on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. O. M. Galloway, Mrs. Harry Schuler, and Mrs. F. E. Foote.

Edward Cushing Busy Bee Club O. M. Galloway Harry Schuler F. E. Foote

Improvements at Country Club Golf Course Ahead of Tournament

A grounds crew under the grounds committee have finished raking all fairways at the Country club course after more than a week of work. They removed large rocks and obstructions and claim the course is now in perfect shape. Johnny Mallon has been busy on the greens adding oiled sand to improve putting, with more sand to come before the first tournament.

Johnny Mallon

Wemple Wins Pavilion Contract At County Fairgrounds

R T Wemple, Dillon carpenter, awarded the livestock pavilion contract after three bids on 50 by 100 foot and 100 by 100 foot plans. Bid totals ranged above 10 000 with Wemple at 9 350 for schedule 1. Building will be concrete brick and tile with a shingle roof.

R. T. Wemple Dillon Board of County Commissioners Fair Grounds John Kent Wemple L. C. Ford Jr Lima Sam Bates T. E. Gilbert W. C. Orr J. E. Shaw A. L. Anderson

Council Re organizes for the Coming Year with New Committees

At the re organization meeting last Monday evening the city council appointed committees for the year including sewer and water Waldorf Gosman Brundage. street and alley Woodside Waldorf Gosman. finance Williams Waldorf Orr. city hall Orr Gosman Phillips. fire and order Phillips Featherly Brundage. cemetery Brundage Woodside Williams. judiciary Featherly Woodside Waldorf. A F Waldorf elected president and Forest Bayard named city engineer. John Orr and George Gosman became aldermen.

Waldorf Gosman Brundage Alley Woodside Williams Forest Bayard Cornell John Orr George Gosman

Kellum Files Petition in Sheriff Race

Frank Kellum former undersheriff files his nomination petition on the republican ticket for sheriff, first from his party to enter the race. Incumbent W. C. Orr seeks re election on the democratic ticket. Kellum is known in the county from railroad and ranching work and now sells cars for Barry & Hopkins.

Frank Kellum Dan Mooney W. C. Orr Kellum Barry & Hopkins

Purchase of Moose Pool Hall by Gray and Knotts

Archie Gray and L E Knotts bought the Moose pool hall on Montana street, opened six months ago by W F Shockley. The popular venue with three tables will be operated personally by the new owners who took possession last week.

Archie Gray L. E. Knotts Moose Pool Montana Street W. F. Shockley

Thompson pleads guilty to fictitious checks in justice court

Byron Thompson admitted writing fictitious checks and received a sixty day jail term in county jail. James Shea faced a disturbance charge, was admonished to leave the city or serve jail time, and chose to depart the city.

Byron Thompson Justice Court James Shea

Barrett Hospital Damaged by Blaze

Two young men Dick Donaldson and Alvin DeWitt noticed smoke at Barrett hospital on Saturday morning and alerted authorities. Volunteers contained a stubborn fire by attic flames estimated at about $1000 damage. patients were safe. Caretaker Lee Hoerning plans repairs, hospital funds cover costs.

Dick Donaldson Alvin DeWitt Barrett Hospital Lee Hoerning A. L. Stone

Beavers Leave for Annual Track Meet

Coach Gunderson leads six boys and two girls from Beavers High to Missoula for the annual state track meet and interscholastic events opening Thursday. Team members Frank Little Ralph Spencer Kenneth Smith Henry Hignight Dan Pendergast Hiram Brundage plus readers Miss Georgia Metlen and Miss Jane Herndon join the delegation along with Mrs. Eleanor Wandrey and the coach.

Gunderson Missoula Frank Little Ralph Spencer Kenneth Smith Henry Hignight Dan Pendergast Hiram Brundage Georgia Metlen Jane Herndon Eleanor Wandrey

Cattle Shipment Led by J F E Shaw to Eastern Markets

J F E Shaw joined a 22 carload shipment of fat steers and cows from the Big Hole. The cattle were loaded at Divide last Tuesday and will be sold in eastern markets, likely in Chicago or Omaha, with Shaw attending the sale.

J. FE. Shaw Divide Big Hole Chicago Omaha

Fur Farm Organized in Treasure State

Articles of Incorporation filed for Treasure State Fur Farms Inc with $25 000 capital stock. Directors named J P H FF and Ida Jh Best. Farm located about one and one half miles north of town, well equipped and stocked.

Treasure State Fur Farms, Inc Ida Jh. Best

Notice on electors registration closing June 1 1928

The registration books for the Primary Nomination Election close June 1 1928 at 5 o clock p m Electors may register with the County Clerk deputy registrar or any Notary Public or Justice of the Peace as provided by law Any elector who did not vote in the November 1926 General Election must re register to vote in the upcoming elections John S Baker County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar Beaverhead County Montana Adv.

Justice of the Peace

City Initiates Free Clean-Up Campaign This Spring

The city will haul away rubbish from streets alleys and private premises free of charge this week to promote a neater, saner city and reduce fire hazards. Trucks began Thursday and will operate for the balance of the week. Residents are asked to place rubbish for collection.

William Muncton of Wise River in Dillon visit

William Muncton of Wise River spent the first of the week in Dillon.

William Muncton Wise River Dillon

Incentive Urges Clean Premises For Public Load Efforts

A campaign offers free alley loading service to trucks, avoiding yard loading charges to encourage property owners to clean up at once. The move aims to improve the community's appearance and stimulate faster cleanup.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marchessau of Grant Walter Vance Idaho Falls John Inabait Jackson Harry D. Lapham E. L. Fairbanks Jefferson Island Hugh McCaleb D. W. Erwin E. W. Brundage of Monida Baxter-Tonney Orchestra Gilmore Mrs. C. P. Dodge Ira Wagner M. B. Whitworth Pocatello, Idaho L. P. Philips Idaho Street J. F. Wyatt H. D. Jewett Anaconda Mr. Jewett Tribune Elofson Walter Hoar Sheridan Kansas City Hazel Lundy Ogden Ida Lundy S. Main St Butte Mont Bond Grocery Co F. H.bimrose Huber Bros Jewelers & Opticians Council Purchase Pool Hall Beavers Beaverhead High FUR Farm Organized John S. Baker Beaverhead County Montana Hare Schaffner & Marx Hart Schaffner & Marx ROYAL Dillmont Park Asroensren Anderson Market
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