Dillon News Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Lawrence Gabish Townsend attorney J B Kelly visited in Virginiagtity. George Strub returned from Helena. Dillon hosts visitors from Deer Lodge Butte and Lima. Father Timothy Clifford of Lima visited. Families from Butte Helena Centennial valley traveled to Dillon. Dr W H Stephan won a golf tournament. Dental association officers elected in Anaconda. Kappa Zeta Nu pledges toasted at Normal dorms.
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W.H. Stephan
Dillon Golf Course
Dillon
Deer Lodge
R. D
Curry
Montana
Dental Association
Anaconda
W. J. Romersa
F. H. Bimrose
William Hull
Buemiller
Helena
Moose
Odd Fellows Hall
Butte
Kappa
Zeta Nu
Normal College
Andrus Hotel
Bell Wheeler nuptials in Helena unite Marion Bell and John Wheeler
Miss Marion Irene Bell and John D. Wheeler of Helena were married at the Episcopal church in Helena. The bride wore white silk with sweetheart roses. sister Mrs. Clayton Johnson was bridesmaid and Richard C. Hines was best man. A reception followed at the Bell home. the couple will reside in Dillon. Wheeler works for F. A. Hazelbaker Insurance. Bell is a University of Montana graduate and Alpha Chi member.
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Marion Irene Bell
John D. Wheeler
Helena
Episcopal Church
Clayton Johnson
Richard C. Hines
William A. Bell
Dillon
Wheeler
F. A. Hazelbaker Insurance Firm
The
State University At
Missoula
Alpha Chi Sorority
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson
A daughter was born on May 5 at the home of Mrs Ethel Marsh on South Pacific Street to Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of this city. The birth adds a new member to the family with health reported as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Burch
Emil Burch
Barrett Hospital
Harry Wilson
This
Ctty
Ethel Marsh
Pacific ‘Street
Ruby ranch leased near Big Hole battle ground
Mrs Kate Murphy and her sons of Boulder lease the Ruby ranch in the Big Hole basin. The property adjoins the historic battlefield and meadow lands along Ruby and Trail creeks, previously managed by the Huntley brothers for twenty years.
Dillon Native Tom Drummey Named Vice President in Seattle
Tom Drummey, former Dillon resident and brother of Mrs. H. M. Brundage, has become vice president of the General Company of Seattle. Earlier he worked with the Bonney-Watson company and the National Bank of Commerce. A Beaverhead County High School graduate, he left Dillon in 1925 and is noted as a prominent local figure now finding success on the coast.
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Tom. Drummey
Dillon
H. M. Brundage
General
Company of
Seattle
Bonney-Watson Company
National Bank of Commerce
Beaverhead County
Drummey
Elks Plan Anniversary Dance and Drum Corps Debut
Dillon Elks announce a Saturday anniversary dance at lodge headquarters led by Kenneth Wheat. The Elks drum and bugle corps will debut publicly since last winter, followed by a parade through the business district.
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Dillon Elks
Lodge
Kenneth Wheat
Elks
Shorty Hughes Dead Former Dillon resident dies in Boise hospital
Friends report the death of J. L. Shorty Hughes aged 63 in a Boise hospital on April 16 after two years of illness. He owned a Dillon restaurant and candy store, moved to Idaho Falls in 1926 to run a restaurant, was a Missouri native who came to Dillon in 1910 to work for the railroad. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Roy E. Groh of Boise and Mrs. I. D. Pardonnet of Idaho Falls. he was interred in Idaho Falls.
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J. L
Shorty) Hughes
Dillon
Boise
Idaho Falls
Missouri
Roy E. Groh
I. D. Pardonnet
Charlie Powell Dies At 73 In Beaverhead County
Charles Powell aged 73 died Saturday at the county hospital after a lingering illness. A Missouri native, he moved to Beaverhead county about 30 years ago and worked as a ranch hand.
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Charles Powell
Missouri
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Plans High School With PWA Aid
School officials announce preliminary steps toward a 275000 dollar high school for Beaverhead County funded by a 125000 dollar PWA grant and a 150000 dollar county bond issue. Roscoe Hugenin of Helena named architect to prepare plans. Remodelling 30000 dollars from current main building. gymnasium to be torn down for new construction.
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PWA
Beaverhead County
Roscoe Hugenin
Helena
Dog Catcher Returns to Enforce Licenses
Chief of Police Skinny Nelson reports the dog catcher wagon is oiled and ready. Dog owners are urged to appear at the city hall and obtain dog licenses immediately.
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Nelson
Bozeman College Girls Play Day Sees Teams From Several Colleges
Mrs Ora Roselle of Monida visits the city as eight young women prepare for the Annual College Girl's Play Day in Bozeman on May 21 and 22. Each participating college will be represented by the same number in baseball and volleyball events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Roselle of
Monida
Chopen
Normal College
Bozeman
Normal College One-Act Plays Presented at Assembly
Members of the advanced drama course directed two one-act plays at the Normal College weekly assembly. Hearts was directed by Alta Wyne of Twin Bridges and Ameera Murray of Butte, with Ellen Wyn of Twin Bridges, Blanche Johnigon of Power, Fay Sutton of Neihart, and Beulah Lindberg of Simms in the cast. The second comedy Joint Owners in Spain was directed by Violet Harvick of Outlook and Hazel Marsh of Pilon, starring Ruth Faucett of Polson, Genevieve Watson of Cardwell, Carrie McLean of Musselshell, and Cora Cline of Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Advanced. Dramatica
Alta Wyne
Twin Bridges
Ameera ‘Murray
Butte
Ellen Wyn
Twin ‘Bridges
Blanche ‘Johnigon
Power
Fay Sutton Neih
Boy Scouts to Attend Legion Meeting at City Hall
Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 14 will be guests of the Legion at the post meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock in city hall. The troop, Dillon’s original unit, has been sponsored by the post since its organization. A program and refreshments will follow. Commander T. Lee McCracken urges all members to attend. The executive committee will meet at 7:30 prior to the regular meeting.
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Boy Scout Troop No. 14
The
Legion
Tax installment becomes delinquent after May 30
The second installment of taxes becomes delinquent after May 30. A penalty will be added to all taxes for that installment paid after that date, according to the county treasurer.
Ellen May Guild Meeting at McCollum Home
Ellen May guild of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 4 30 at the home of Mrs James Mc Collum with Mrs Maidie Van Etten assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May Guild
The
Presbyterian Church
James McCollum
Maidie van Etten
Lutheran Aid Event Planned by Mrs Selway
Mrs R J Selway will host Lutheran Ladies Aid at her home Thursday afternoon.
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R. J. Selway
Lutheran Ladies
Baptist Ladies to Meet for May Year Opening
Baptist Ladies Aid holds first meeting of the year on Thursday May 18 at the cottage. New officers Mrs Fairbanks Mrs Miller Mrs Gregg and Mrs Bennett will entertain. Members urged to arrive by 3 o clock as cars depart for Riverside school at 3 15 for a program by the schoolchildren. They will return to the cottage for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Fairbanks
Miller
Gregg
Bennett
Riverside
Ladies from Lemhi and Tenday Shop in Town
Mrs L H Allison of Lemhi Idaho and Anna Barnett of Tenday Idaho were shopping in town on Wednesday.
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L. H. Allison
Lemhi
Idaho
Anna Barnett
Tenday
Montanans Propose Stocking Streams In State Plan
Montanans Inc the state Chamber of Commerce proposes a three point plan to stock Montana streams with 5 to 7 inch trout through cooperation of sportsmen organizations chambers of commerce and the State Game Commission Funds raised by chambers would fund stocking of waters near contributing communities Local clubs would assist planting John W Schofield says 5000 trout can be raised for 100 The plan aims to improve fishing and will be presented to chambers across the state for implementation plans within the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montanans, Inc
State Chamber of Commerce
Helena
Chambers of Commerce
State Game Commission
Game Commission
B. L. Price
Improvements by Tom Jones on Sebree Street
Tom Jones has undertaken several renovations at his Sebree Street residence over the past few weeks. The work includes unspecified upgrades and repairs reflecting a steady maintenance effort.
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Tom Jones
Sebree Street
Melrose Visitors Promote Local Gold Digger Dance
Wade Harness and Johnn Patterson from Melrose visited the city last week to promote the annual gold digger’s dance held Saturday night.
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Wade Harness
Johnn Patterson
Melrose
Dell Man Ray Martinese Visits Town Monday
Ray Martinese of Dell was in town on Monday greeting residents and catching up with local contacts during a brief visit.
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Ray Martinese
Dell
P T A Delegates Named for Butte Conference
Dillon P T A closed its season Tuesday at the training school with the election of delegates to the P T A conference in Butte on May 12 18 and 14. Officers for next year include Mrs H Kakuske president Mrs R M Gregg vice president Mrs O A Bergeson treasurer and Mrs D V Paddock secretary.
Re-Grassing Experiment With County and Forest Service
The county extension agent and the U S Forest Service establish re grassing plots to show ranchers. Plots 100 by 100 feet at Bloody Dick ranger station in Horse Prairie valley sowed with crested wheatgrass slender wheatgrass western wheatgrass brome grass and buffalo grass by broadcasting and harrowing in.
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U. S. Forest Service
Bloody Dick
Horse Prairie
Mitchells from Glen Dale Visit Son in Town
Mr and Mrs W H Mitchell arrived Tuesday morning from Glen Dale California to spend time with their son William Mitchell. They had wintered in California and now visit the area for a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mitchell
Glendale
California
William Mitchell
California City
Petitioners Rally Support for Referendum on State Bills
Roger Murray and Roy Bray circulated petitions in town last week to refer House Bill 65 and Senate Bill 71 to a vote of the people at the next election. They reported strong signer turnout and broad local support for the measure.
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Roger Murray
Roy Bray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence, Gabish of
Townsend
J.B. “Kelly
George, Strub
William, Hughley
Luke Rice
eRe D. Faver
Deer
Father Timothy Clifford
Lima
City
John Swartz
Margaret
Son Junior
Catherine Shields
Montana Power Company
Dan* Henneberry
Sheridan
Robert Funk
Herford
W. 8. Tash Ranch
Polaris
Tash Beaverhead Place
Earl S. Tash
Edgar Cooper
Great Falls
L. A. Gregory
Cooper
Mr. Gregory
Shorty
Clark
W. F. Cashmore
Franklin
Puesta
Francis Cashmore
Bob McLaren
Rimini Canyon
Dr. Cashmore
Dr. Shearer
Shearer and
Cashmore
RUBY
Shorty Hughes
Charlie Powell
Dog Catcher
Legion Meeting
Lutheran Aid
Baptist
UDP T.N
Trust WD Company Ay
Puro
Ea Ces
Keel
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
John W. Schofield
Games Department
P. T.A
George Gosman
Sheldon Davis
F. A. Hazelbaker
W. W. Hawkins
Dale Tash
T. F. McFadden
G. D. Combes
Luella Stickney
Avaes
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