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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

5

Local residents visit Dillon and nearby towns

Harry Hopkins of Wisdom visited with family Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H P Duvall of Anaconda spent last Sunday in Dillon. Harry Davis of Jackson was a guest at the Medlen hotel last Friday. John Anderson was in Dillon early in the week from Jackson. Ted McFadden visited relatives in Butte last weekend. Judge and Mrs Lyman H Bennett came from Virginia City last Friday. Afton Lloyd spent the weekend with her brother Keith in Missoula. H M Brundage returned from a motor trip to Missoula. Leroy Arnott from Wisdom attended to business matters in Dillon. George Clemon of Jackson spent the week in Dillon on business. Mrs Eugene Bond and son Philip visited with Mr and Mrs Tom Menke in Anaconda.

H. P. Duvall Anaconda Dillon Harry Davis Jackson Medlen Hotel Ted McFadden Butte Miss Afton Lloyd Keith Missoula Leroy Arnott Wisdom George Clemon Eugene Bond Philip Tom Menke

Local Visitors and Legal Action Reported in Dillon

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hawkins and three children visited in Dillon last Sunday and Monday and paid the Tribune a call Mrs Luther Willard was down from Butte last Saturday She stated that her daughter Mrs James Davis was slightly better but had been seriously ill A suit was filed Wednesday in the district court by W J Eathorn of Reichle asking for an injunction to restrain John Kambich from interfering with the plaintiffs irrigating ditch Mr and Mrs E A Sanders left last Sunday for Big Timber where they will visit for a while before going on an extended trip east They have sold their ranch near Apex to Frank Mittlemier A S Rife a Beaverhead county pioneer returned last Friday from California where he has been visiting for several months His daughter Mrs Lee Van Etten of Butte accompanied him home

Thomas Hawkins Dillon the Tribune Luther Willard Butte James Davis District Court W. J. Eathorn Reichle John Kambich E. A. Sanders Big Timber Apex Frank Mittlemier A. S. Rife Beaverhead County California Lee van Etten

Three Women Plan Bryce Canyon Utah Tour

Mrs J E Morse Mrs Harold H Hanson and Miss Edith Callaway left last Saturday morning for a tour of Bryce canyon Utah and other points of interest in that state. They expect to be gone for several weeks.

J. E. Morse Harold H. Hanson Edith Callaway Bryce Canyon Utah

Woodside Couple Visit Dillon After Spokane Wedding

Mr and Mrs Frank Woodside visited Dillon last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Woodside. They married May 2 at Waterville Washington and spent their wedding trip in Montana. Mrs Woodside was formerly Miss Lyda Augst of that city. They plan to live in Spokane.

Frank Woodside Dillon Fred Woodside Waterville Wash Montana Woodside Lyda Augst Spokane

Jacksons Welcome A New Baby Boy Born Tuesday Evening

Mr and Mrs James R Jackson announce the birth of a baby boy born Tuesday evening. The couple and child are doing well at home and receive warm congratulations from family and friends.

James R. Jackson

Baby Girl Born to Armstead couple at Barrett Hospital

A baby girl arrived Monday evening to Mr and Mrs Edgar Rife of Armstead. Mother and child are reported in good condition at Barrett hospital.

Edgar Rife Armstead The Barrett Hospital

Alden Telin Returns After Appendicitis Operation

Alden Telin came back to work at the Montana Mercantile after a recent appendicitis operation in Butte. He resumed his duties this week.

Alden Telin Butte The Montana Mercantile

Larsen Silver Wedding Celebration at Country Inn

Mr and Mrs S P Larsen prominent ranch people of the southern valley celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with events at the Country Inn. Nearly 200 attended dinner Saturday, 250 for lunch, and about 100 more for a second dinner. Gifts were presented and friends delivered a surprise living room set at the Larsen ranch.

S. P. Larsen Beaverhead Larsen Larsen Ranch

Dinner for Class by Bernice Hirschman Students

Eighteen ladies in cooking class at the high school under Miss Bernice Hirschman hosted a Monday dinner in the domestic science department. Five courses were served with tables decorated in pink and yellow. guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Hirschman.

Bernice Hirschman A. T. Peterson Sylvester Hirschman

Mrs Bert Orr and Mrs Will Orr Host Bridge Parties

A series of social bridge events were hosted by Mrs Bert Orr and Mrs Will Orr at the former’s home. A Tuesday evening bridge dinner launched the series followed by a Wednesday afternoon bridge luncheon and a Wednesday evening bridge dinner. Nine tables played at each occasion after a well-appointed dinner.

Bert Orr Will Orr

Dillon Odd Fellows Anniversary Party and Rebekah Gathering

The Dillon Lodge of Odd Fellows hosted families and Rebekah members for an anniversary party at the Odd Fellows hall with a music program featuring the Normal college glee club. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Cantrell and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fairbanks gave an eight o'clock dinner at the Cantrell home on Kentucky Avenue. Pinochle was played. The Ellen May Guild plans its annual picnic at Dillmont Park for members and families on Saturday afternoon May 19, with cars leaving the Presbyterian church at four thirty.

Dillon Lodge of Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Glee Club Normal College E. H. Cantrell Earl Fairbanks Cantrell Kentucky Avenue Ellen May Guild Dillmont Park Presbyterian Church

Northside Country Club Social at Hunsaker Ranch

The Northside Country club is hosted next Tuesday afternoon May 22 at the ranch home of Mrs. I F Hunsaker north of the city.

Northside Country Club I. F. Hunsaker

Beaverhead County High School Class Graduation Program

Graduation activities for Beaverhead County High School hold events from May 18 to May 24 for 41 seniors. Includes play The Whole Towns Talking, Baccalaureate by Rev R O Shannon, annual commencement, music concert, Alumni banquet, Class Day, and graduation address by Prof B A Atkinson. Class roll lists 41 names.

Beaverhead County the Baptist Church R. 0. Shannon L. A. Gregory Leonore Thompson

Miss Cloea Thomas Wins Music Honors

Miss Cloea Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Thomas of this city, will teach music during the summer at Lincoln school a unit of Columbia University She is an instructor in the music department at the Normal School Cortland NY and was engaged for the summer session following a convention of graduates of music conservatories in Chicago The Lincoln school will test an experimental half day music instruction method Columbia conducts these demonstrations Dillon girl and local school graduate and friends welcome her advancement in music.

Cloea Thomas C. P. Thomas Lincoln School Columbia University Normal School Cortland N. Y Chicago Thomas Dillon

Poindexters Host Supper Club Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs E L Poindexter entertained their supper club Sunday evening with a convivial gathering and informal refreshments.

Mrs. E. L. Poindexter

Registration books close for primary nominating election

Notice announces that electors must register by June 1 1928 at 5 pm. Registration can be done with the County Clerk or a deputy registrar or notary public or justice of the peace. Any elector who did not vote in November 1926 must re register to vote in the upcoming elections. John S. Baker is Beaverhead County Clerk and Ex Officio Registrar.

Justice of the Peace

Delegates Return From Conventions in Montana

Beaverhead delegates return from state conventions in Helena with reports of harmony and strong leadership. Republican delegates to Kansas City were F A Hazelbaker and W D Ross, chaired by Hazelbaker. Democrats urged backing Al Smith or pressuring Walsh to reconsider entry. Poindexter named alternate for Houston. Democrats praised enthusiasm for Smith.

Beaverhead Helena Kansas City al Smith Walsh Beaverhood F. A. Hazelbaker W. D. Ross Hazelbaker State Central Committee F. M. Poindexter Dillon J. P. Loss Wisdom Poindexter Houston

Air Mail Week Marked Anniversary of Airmail Service

Postmaster General Harry S. New designates the week of May 14 as Air Mail Week to observe the tenth anniversary of mail by air. May 15, 1918, saw the first air mail service between New York and Washington, a start of a system now covering 9,916 miles of airways with daily mail pilot mileage totaling 22,110.

Harry S. New New York Washington

Spirit and Aim of the Post Office Service Highlighted

The piece extols the Post Office Department spirit to extend and improve mail service. It emphasizes air mail as a public benefit, and vows courteous handling, clear guidance, and helping customers use available facilities at the Dillon post office.

Spirit of the Post Office Department Dillon Post Office

Air mail service praised as low cost option for letters

The article extols air mail carried by heroic pilots like Lindbergh, noting a dime prepaid postage for letters under half an ounce to any US point. It also mentions Jake Neidt visiting from the Big Hole basin on Tuesday.

Lindberg United States Jake Neidt Big Hole Basin

Rider Kicking Incident Leaves Youth Injured In Valley

Joe Stephanie 18 son of Mr and Mrs John Stephanie ranchers in the valley suffers a broken nose and severe facial lacerations after being kicked by a horse. He rests easily and faces no apparent danger.

Joe Stephanie John Stephanie

Lighting system ad ad asks ranchers to consider safest option

Attention ranchers are urged to consider a lighting system that is safest and best by test, with a reference to A. C. Gruwell as the advertiser. The notice emphasizes reliability and safety for farm use.

A. C. Gruwell

Perry Crosses Welcome Baby Boy This Week

Mr and Mrs Perry Cross announce the birth of a baby boy last week. the family celebrates the new arrival at home with joy and relief.

Mrs. Perry Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry. Hopkins of Wisdom John Anderson Lyman ‘H. Bennett Virginia City S. Main St Butte Mont Bond Grocery Co Cool Wee Huber Bros Jewelers & Opticians Masonic Building Society Notes Inquire Tribune John S. Baker Anderson Market the Air Mail Spirit J. C. Fuller, P. M Czecho-Slovakia Tabriz
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