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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

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Tyro Elected President of Rotary Club

Frank Tyro a Dillon business man was elected president of the Dillon Rotary club for the coming year. Ralph McFadden becomes vice president and T. E. Gilbert is re elected secretary. Delegates T. E. Luebben and Ralph McFadden were named for the district convention in Butte. No meeting next Monday to attend the convention.

Dillon Rotary Club Ralph McFadden T. E. Gilbert T. E. Luebben Butte

Officials to Visit Local Legionnaires

Department Commander Harry Rief of Bozeman and Department Adjutant Herbert Kibler of Helena will honor the Beaverhead post of the American Legion Thursday evening at a Metlen hotel meeting. Main business will be election of officers.

Harry Rief Bozeman Herbert Kibler Helena Beaverhead American Legion Metlen Hotel

Arbor Day Trees Planted on Depot Lawn by Scouts

Beaverhead National Forest officials and Boy Scouts observed Arbor Day in Dillon on Tuesday with Birch Creek CCC youths planting 24 evergreen trees on Union Pacific lawn. A 4 pm ceremony honored the day as trees were planted along Bannack and Montana streets under A A Schroeder guidance and with plans by W W Wetzel and Norman Henry.

Depot Lawn Boy Scouts Beaverhead National Forest Dillon Birch Creek Civilian Conservation Camp Union Pacific Cub Scouts CCC A. A. Schroeder Dillon Ranger Bannack Street Montana Street W. W. Wetzel Beaverhead Forest Norman Henry

One Act Play The Kelly Kid Presented At College Assembly

The college assembly featured a one act play The Kelly Kid presented Wednesday by students in play production. Directed by Winifred Frederickson assisted by Nina McCafferty the cast included Mary Collins Elaine Tschache Joyce Smith Kate Seagren Barbara Hancock Leonard Baird and Harold Dugan.

College ‘Assembly Winifred Fred

No Changes Made in City Appointments

A. F. Waldorf was re elected president of the city council at the reorganization meeting last week. Mayor D A Galt announced appointments that left city officials unchanged. Appointments include Charles Nelson police chief I G Bayerd city engineer Dr I M Poindexter health officer T F McFadden city attorney and EF Bayerd water commissioner. Committees for the next two years remain headed by Waldorf and include members such as Elmo Winn A I Cashmore W G Gilbert and others. A petition by Lloyd Lewis to remove germinating garbage under the contract system was referred to the health committee.

A. F. Waldorf D. A.galt Charles Nelson I. G. Bayerd I. M. Poindexter T. F. McFadden EF. G. Bayerd Elmo Winn A. I. Cashmore W. G. Gilbert John T. Orr H. M. Brundage Frank Tyre George Gosman Lloyd Lewis Health Committee

New Officers Elected by Legion Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of Beaverhead Post No 20 elected Mrs D W Paddock as president with officers including Mrs A S Johnson and Mrs Ben Davis as first and second vice presidents. Delegates to the Whitehall district meeting on May 13 are Mrs G D Combes Mrs Glen Lyon and Mrs H M Warner. Altogether the unit supports Mrs H M Warner for Mining District No 6 president.

A. S. Johnson Ben Davis Paul Temple Alex: Tait Whitehall G. D. Combes Glen Lyon H. M. Warner

Legionnaires Attend West Yellowstone Meeting

A Beaverhead post delegation attended a West Yellowstone American Legion gathering Saturday. They promoted George Gosman for district commander, with Beaverhead members C A Bechler D W Paddock George Gosman T Lee McCracken J A McCollum and Dr F M Poindexter present.

Beaverhead West Yellowstone American Legion Dillon George Gosman D.W. Paddock George “Gosman Lee McCracken J. A. McCollum

May Fete at Montana State Normal Friday Evening

The May Fete organized by the Women's Athletic Association will be held Friday night May 12 at 8 15 in the college gym. Dances titled Olympics will feature countries in the Olympic games with the queen crowned at opening. Candidates include Mary Phillips Lewistown Elaine Tschache Froid Arlette Williams Philipsburg Eleanor Moritz Manhattan and Kate Seagren Butte.

Mal College Women’s Athletic Association Marjorie Hamer Mary Phillips Lewistown Elaine Tschache Froid Arlette Williams Philipsburg Eleanor Moritz Manhattan Kate Seagren Ruth Pravda Big Timber Madalyn McDonald Three Forks Audrey Dahl Ruth Faucett Polson Margaret McLeod Butte Mary Malloy Anaconda Mary Foster Deer Lodge Frances McPhail Lorine Johnson Alicia Lundgren Sweet Grass Marion Combs Miles City Mary Conwell Rose Conwell Red Lodge Arlette Williams Winifred Frederickson Great Falls

Tragic Pedestrian Dog Struck On Washington Street

A gray and black spaniel named Snookie was run over and killed today on Washington street. The owner is unknown. residents say the dog strayed from home. The vehicle struck the dog instantly and the collar was taken to the sheriff's office in case the owner calls.

Washington Street

April Term Opens in District Court for Robbery Trial

The trial of George Johnson for robbery at Dillmont Park begins in district court with Judge Henry G. Rodgers presiding. A second jury panel was drawn after the first panel of 60 was exhausted. four criminal and ten civil cases are listed for the term, including Mont. State v. Johnson and Mont. State v. Rumbaugh burglary cases along with multiple civil actions.

George Johnson Dillmont Park Henry G. Rodgers T. E. Gilbert

High School Students Headed to State Meet

Student representatives plus faculty depart for Missoula for the annual state interscholastic track and field meet. Beaverneag County High School will field teams in most events led by the track squad with Whipple and teammates. Faculty supervisors include Principal Conrad Orr and several teachers. student reporters from The Beaver newspaper accompany the group.

Missoula Beaverneag County High School Conrad Orr Fay Kirkpatrick Mary Castles Kathleen Henkel Helen Dahlberg Betty Ann Polleys the Beaver Joe Taylor James Albertson Joan Fuller June Patrick J. Wedum Elizabeth Wilkinson Page

Roosevelt Hosts Nordic Royals and Opens World’s Fair

President Roosevelt entertained Crown Prince Olav and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark with a casual hot dog lunch at Hyde Park and hosted the Norwegians on a visit. He then opened the New York World's Fair in a city crowd exceeding 300,000, while discussions consider merging various federal agencies into a Lending and Works program to streamline government functions.

Washington Roosevelt Hyde Park Olav Martha Norway U. S Frederik Ingrid Denmark New York City

President Proposes Reorganizing US Government

In a broad plan framed after congressional action, the president last week began reorganizing the U S Government in a limited way. He proposed uniting 21 existing agencies without creating new departments to streamline operations.

Washington Congress U. S

Episcopal Delegates Return From Montana State Conclave

Delegates from St. James Episcopal church attended the thirty sixth annual convention in Helena yesterday and returned. The main business was electing Rev. H H Daniels dean of St Peter's Pro cathedral Helena as bishop coadjutor of the Montana diocese to succeed Bishop H H Fox of Billings who resigned. St James representatives included Mrs W H Stephan Mrs T E Gilbert Mrs A I Cashmore Dr R D Curry and Dr W H Stephan also Dillon attendees Mrs A F Waldorf and Mrs Annabelle Morrison.

St. James Episcopal Church Helena H. H. Daniels St. Peter's Pro Episcopal Diocese of Montana H. H. H. Fox Billings St. James Church W. H. Stephan T. E. Gilbert A. I. Cashmore R. D. Curry Dillon A. F. Waldorf Annabelle Morrison

Dillon Still Tied Up in State Shoot

Dillon remains in a stalemate with Missoula for the fifth straight time in the Montana Standard telegraphic trapshoot. At Lima, Dillon gun clubs posted a perfect score as three newcomers joined the 25 run, with Ted Renfro leading in the handicap and Herman Peterson posting the top singles score. About 60 gunners from southwestern Montana and Idaho competed, with Clyde McNeal of Butte also excelling in first strings.

Dillon Missoula Paul Schwab John Jackson Herman Peterson Lima Clyde McNeal Butte Montana Idaho Herman H Wéinbacher Clyde McNeil J. Latimer F. Tolson Sheridan Ted Renfro H. Snyder O. Schulz Renfro Everett Peterson G. Bryant Joe Lynch

Cemetery Irrigation Drive Seeks Faster Funding

New application filed with government to accelerate Mountain View cemetery irrigation and landscaping project. If approved, work continues this summer and final completion targeted for next spring with 1,962 feet of 10 inch pipe laid and 300 cubic yards of sand and gravel ready for a 70 000 gallon reservoir. The Business and Professional Women group backs a $2,400 fund drive but a $900 shortfall is reported.

Mountain View

Montana Normal College to Hold June Commencement Events

Dr. Lynn B. McMullen of Eastern Montana Normal School will speak at the June 7 commencement exercises at Montana State Normal College. The schedule includes a Junior Prom on June 2, baccalaureate address June 4, a play June 5, trainings school graduation June 6, and a candlelight procession with informal dance.

Dr. McMullen Normal College Montana State Normal College Dillon Lynn B. McMullen Eastern Montana Normal School Billings Sheldon E. Davis Recreation Hall

Beaverhead County Cattle Sold at Public Auction

Forty two head of cattle owned by Beaverhead County were sold at the county farm Thursday afternoon. Highest bidder was Martin C. Jackson with a bid of $2300. Second high bidder was Tony Kruletz. County Agent Bernard Williams acted as auctioneer and Albert S. Baker was clerk.

Beaverhead County Martin C. Jackson Tony Kruletz Bernard Williams Albert S. Baker

Miss Kerr Returns Home After Dillon Visit

Miss Winifred Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Servantus Kerr of Jackson returns home Tuesday after spending two weeks with relatives in Dillon.

Winifred Kerr Servantus, Kerr of Jackson Dillon

Instructors Elect Dean at Armstead Dinner Meeting

O K Moe was elected president of Beaverhead local MT Education Association at a Beaverhead dinner meeting in Armstead last Friday. New officers include Harry Miller of Lima as vice president and Miss Ann Feley of Dillon as secretary. 44 members and guests attended a fried chicken dinner with spring flower table decor.

Armstead O. K. Moe Normal College Beaverhead Montana Education Association Harry Miller Lima Ann Feley Dillon Gladys Forester

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tyro Rotary Club Future Farmers Frank Tyro Percy Frazier Butte Club T. HE. Luebben Beaverhead County High School John Hartwig Dennis Smith LaRue Cantrell D. L. Johnson Hartwig Smith Cantrell Future Farmer Organization Lloyd Whipple Harold Snow Kelly Kid Legion Auxiliary the Ladies Auxiliary of Beaver Legion D. W. Paddock Legionnaires W. Yellowstone Montana State State of Montana George J. Johnson Dale Rumbaugh Carl H. Rumbaugh Gust Anderson Reimi Baril Montana Mercantile Co D. F. Mooney Miller Development Co Thomas W. Kess Bergeson Motors, Inc Montana Powder Co Fred E. Dingley George Mihelich Gus Wangel J. E. Hughes Ermont Mines Et. al John F. Shaffner Edgar Ferris John Rebich Whipple Good Jones Wagner Hubbard Willey Burgess Pierce Stewart and Wilcox Harold Babcock TIME Royal Visitors Social Security Board National Youth Administration WPA Civilian Conservation Corps U. S. Employment Service Office of Education Departments of Labor and Interior Public Health Service The Treasury RFC Disaster Loan Corp RFC Mortgage Co Federal National Mortgage Association Electric Home and Farm Authority Federal Home Loan Bank Board Home Owners’ Loan Corp Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corps Federal Housing Administration Export-Import Banks of Works Progress Administration Public Works . Administration Agriculture Department’s Bureau of Public Roads Procurement National Park Service Interior Anteric of Episcopal Myrtle Savidge Evelyn Rimel Assembly E. L. Fairbanks O. K. ‘Moe Mrs. Moe Rush Jordan Rachmaninof
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