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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

5

Dillon News Roundup Mixed with Local Visits

Dillon residents and visitors fill the scene with short notes on travels and presence in town. Fred Marley from Blaine visits, the Lasich family moves to Birch Creek for summer, and many others including Samford Shepard from Jackson and John Bourquin drop by. A baby girl born in Billings to Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell adds to city highlights as local club meetings and social events unfold amid campus and hospital visits.

Ed W. Cardwell Billings Hospital

Alice Davis Receives A Rating at State University Festival

Alice Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Davis earned an A rating for her piano solo Etude Melodique at a State University music festival on April 22 The report by John Crowder praised her technique understanding and rendition Miss Davis studies under Mrs Helen Carney of this city.

Alice Davis Ben _ Davis The State University Miss. Davis John Crowder Music Department Miss Davis Helen Carney

Normal College Accredited But Limited Library Growth

The American Association of Teachers Colleges report says the Normal College is fully accredited and meets all standards with high faculty educational qualifications. It notes a very low rate of new library books added in the last year, a condition shared by Montana state institutions due to tight budgets.

American Association of Teachers Colleges Normal College Montana

De Valera Unable to Visit. Brennan Cites Conscription Threat

Robert Brennan, Irish minister to America, told Governor Ayres that President Eammon De Valera will cancel his planned US visit. Brennan cited threatened conscription affecting six Irish counties, saying De Valera does not feel justified in leaving Ireland. Butte was listed on the itinerary.

Robert Brennan America Washington, D. C Roy E. Ayres Kire Eammon de Valera

Montana agriculture laws reviewed at county agent meetings

J. C. Taylor of Bozeman, director of the Montana extension service, says the last legislature’s agriculture laws will be discussed in a series of county agent meetings from May 8 to May 18. Each two day session will feature thorough explanations of the new soil conservation law the weed law and the grass conservation law.

J. C. Taylor Bozeman Montana Extension Service

Ellen May guild meeting to discuss Latin America

The Ellen May guild will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. T. Lee McCracken home with Mrs. Philip Cottom assisting. Miss Ruby Rogness will be the principal speaker on Latin America, led by Mrs. F. A. Hazelbaker. Devotionals by Miss Jean Bishop and Mrs. Spaulding will read from the year book of prayer.

Ellen May Guild T. Lee McCracken Philip Cottom Latin America Ruby Rogness F. A. Hazelbaker Jean Bishop Spaulding

Baptist Ladies Aid Meet Thursday At Cottage

The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday at the cottage at 3 oclock. New officers will be hostesses for the afternoon: Mrs. Selah Frakes, Mrs. Frank Bassett, Mrs. Mina Perkins and Mrs. Maude Bennett. All are welcome to attend.

Baptist Ladies Aid Selah Frakes Frank Bassett Mina Perkins Maude Bennett

Montana invests 250000 from permanent fund in federal bonds

State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon states Montana uses 250000 from the public school permanent fund for a regular investment in federal bonds. The announcement frames the move as a routine, prudent portfolio decision by state financial authorities.

Montana Permanent Fund Ray N. Shannon

Last Rites Held for Herman Maeder at Brundage Chapel

Herman Maeder died after a lingering illness and was mourned Friday at Brundage chapel with Rev. Leonard Thompson officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery after a stay at Barrett hospital.

Herman’ Maeder Brundage Chapel Leonard Thompson Lutheran Church Mountain’ View ‘Cemetery Barrett Hospital

Mrs Mayme Allén Visits Butte on Tuesday

Mrs Mayme Allén, noted business visitor, was in Butte on Tuesday for meetings and engagements. Local officials welcomed her presence and discussed ongoing commercial ties.

Mayme Allén Butte

Choir Concert In Anaconda Promises Varied Singers

A Presbyterian church program at 8:15 features Anaconda singers with local artists. The event includes solos, a women's chorus, a violin trio, and pieces by Hawley, Knapp, Coates, Rasbach, Bond, Mannings Deis, Borelli, and more performed by a lineup of local soloists and accompanists.

Hawley Speaks Kate Seagren Coates Rasbach Henry Morris Anaconda Sanderson Bond den Marx Case Bernice Metlen Kathryn J. B. C. Knight Dio Possente Faust Gounod Mandalay Marietta Herbert Little Star Estrellita Manuel Ponce Joseph Holt Hazel Jess Whitney Mary E. Farrell Mary Hocking

160 School Children Examined in Clinic

According to Miss Margaret Holloran and Miss Katherine MacGregor, 160 children were inoculated for diphtheria and vaccinated for smallpox at the clinic held last week for Child Health day. The group included 93 Dillon children and 67 rural children. Children susceptible to diphtheria after Schick testing were to be inoculated.

Margaret Holloran Katherine MacGregor Dillon

Dillon Hide and Fur Manager Returns From European Trip

Harry Kamber, manager of the Dillon Hide and Fur company, returned from an extended tour of England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. He visited relatives in Switzerland and Lithuania. Kamber was in Memel the day before Hitler's occupation.

Harry Kamber Dillon Hide and Fur Company England France Germany Switzerland Poland Lithuania Latvia Harry Memel Hitler

Girl Scout Delegate Attends Rocky Mountain Region Conference

Mrs. Smith Paddock commissioner of the local Girl Scout Council travels Monday to Ogden Utah for a two day Rocky Mountain region conference as official Dillon delegate. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ray Megquier of Dillon at a Great Falls hospital on Friday May 5 while he works on a new airport project at Electric City.

Smith Paddock Girl Scout Council Ogden Utah Dillon Ray Megquier Great Falls Megquier Electric City

Neigh- Da program showcases juvenile talents

A youth program led by Mrs. Sherman Hughes featured recitations from Virginia Lee Cramberry Carmen Powers Johnnie Lanner Mary Beth Smith Diana Powers Leah Johnson Dave Woodside Betty Nelson Virginia Fuller and Mary Lou Nelson. Mary Lou Woodside Dorathy Lou Tyre Ardella Lanner Charles Deputy Helen Nettick offered piano solos while Howard Lyon Nellie Poole Jessie Knox and Grace Knox provided vocal numbers. June Wolfe danced with Claudia Faust Rose Mary Tyro and Lois Gowen with Grace Knox adding dance and song. Mothers received red carnations after the program and a basket social closed the event.

Virginia Lee Cramberry Carmen Powers Johnnie Lanner Mary Beth Smith Diana Powers Leah Johnson Dave. Woodside Betty Nelson Virginia Fuller Mary Lou Nelson Mary Lou’ Woodside Dorothy Lou’ Tyre Ardella Lanner Charles Deputy Helen Nettick Howard Lyon Nellie Poole Jessie Knox Grace Knox June Wolfe Claudia Faust Rose Mary Tyro Lois Gowen Grace ,Knox

Deer Lodge Wins Swimming Meet in First College Pool Event

Deer Lodge high school's swimming squad defeated Beaver 47 to 23 at the Normal College pool in the first high school meet held there. Dillon's team placed in several events including top finishes in diving, with Ray Gallant coaching.

Powell County High School Beaver Normal College Dillon Ray Gallant Richardson Deer Lodge Elliott Taborski Harpole Farmer Casterline Brotholm Hansen Orr Middleton Arthur

Wikidahls Let for California on Sad Family News

Mr and Mrs J F Wikidahl left Saturday noon by train for San Diego California where they were summoned by the sudden death of Mrs Maggie McAllister sister of Mrs Wikidahl Mrs McAllister grew up in Dillon and spent much of her life here Her husband is buried in Mountain View cemetery in California she lived with her sister Mrs Ellen Leach there Her death will be mourned by many friends in Dillon who knew her

J. F. Wikidahl San Diego Calif McAllister Dilton Mountain View California Ellen Leach Dillon

Lutheran Ladies Aid Program At Parsonage

The Lutheran Ladies Aid will be entertained by Mrs. L. H. Thompson at the parsonage Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon.

Lutheran Ladies Aid

Ladies Golf Dinner Opens Series at Dillon Country Club

The Dillon Country Club hosted the first in a series of ladies golf dinners Tuesday evening. Club pro George Duncan gave a trick shot exhibition and shared driving and putting tips as part of the event. Duncan, recently arrived from Hayden Arizona, holds several scoring marks from multiple nine or par-71 courses and competed in the Arizona Open alongside notable pros.

Dillon Country Club W. H. Stephan Roscoe Cornell George Duncan Duncan Hayden Ariz Trona Calif St. Maries Idaho Dickson Tenn

Bitter Root Club Hosts Lunch at Washington Street Home

Mrs. Howard Morse entertained the Bitter Root club with a 1:30 lunch hour on Wednesday at her Washington street residence.

Bitter Root Club Howard, Morse Washington Street

Recital Dates Announced for Nellie Little Poole’s Pupil Recitals

Nellie Little Poole lists spring recital dates for her music pupils. May 18 at Melrose, and June 9 and 12 at Dillon.

Nellie Little Poole Melrose Dillon

Special Neighbors of Woodcraft Meeting At Mrs Cricht Home

A special Neighbors of Woodcraft meeting will take place at Mrs Mabel Cricht's home on Friday afternoon at 2 30 for the initiation of a candidate.

Mabel Cricht

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