Many Town Visitors Named Around Dillon Last Week
A long string of visitors and residents appear in Dillon reporting trips and errands. Notables include William Rosenbaum of Ziegler Springs, Judge Lyman H. Bennett of Virginia City, and Rev R O Shannon returning from Kalispell. Also noted are school official Miss Nell Doyle, and Joe Ryburn elected to teach Polaris school next fall. Spring fever is contrasted with a faulty winter diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City
City
Nell Doyle
Big Hole Basin
Joe Ryburn
Polaris
Prospectors Pledge Thorough Tests at Camp Site
The report notes extensive development work led by AL W Swany near Roche, with large ore bodies and promising assay results. Shipments and tests indicate high pay values, attracting interested financiers ready to fund a rigorous trial. The community expresses goodwill and support for the venture.
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AL W. Swany
Roche
Explosion Injures Boy In Sudden Blast
Glen Pyeatt nine year old son of Mrs Martha Pyeatt was injured in a rear of the Sprinkle home on South Washington street Sunday evening. He threw a can believed empty into hot ashes and a blast singed his face. The burns are painful but not serious. The can likely contained a small amount of gunpowder.
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Glen Pyeatt
Martha Pyeatt
South Washington Street
Local court hearing and community notes from Dillon
A. A. Mangus J Cooke Claude Vance and E R Mangus appeared before Judge Bennett seeking attorneys in the district court. Owen Hunsaker freed on recognizance to locate an implicated man. Claude Mast and Eddie Barrington attended Orlando Mast funeral. Phosphate improves vine maturity while potash lifts cantaloupe quality in western Montana. Parke Scott reports his Armstead ranch partly under water. The big M near town gets its annual whitewash with Normal college students assisting. Jean Gilbert burns from a picnic fire. resting easily. Mr and Mrs W C Hardy and family visited Kalispell. Mrs Hardy Sr. stayed for an extended visit. Dillon Rotarians depart for Livingston district convention. John Nelson of Wisdom attends to business. Dog poisoner strikes, chilling several pets including Buck the police dog. Johnny Nelson, son of P G Nelson, injured in a plow accident at Barrett hospital. Junior high picnic held at Dillmont Park.
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A. A. Mangus
Claude Vance
E. R. Mangus
Bennett
Stocker
Grant
Owen Hunsaker
Installation of officers planned for June by local chapter
The group elected to serve the ensuing years names Mrs Dove as President and Mrs Ure as First Vice President with Mrs G Callahan as treasurer. Other executive board members include Mrs Grimes Mrs Lois Schmittroth chaplain and Mrs Lee Fuller sergeant at arms. Merle Schmittroth gave a tap dance after the business session and refreshments were provided by the rehabilitation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove
Ureonei
Callahan
Smembers Oi Mra
Grimes
Lois Schmittroth
Lee Fuller
Ams
Merle Schmittroth
Luther Smith
W. F. Cashmore
A.A. Elliott
A. C. Morrow
Violinist Frances Robinson Headlines MSNC Recital
Miss Frances Robinson violin instructor at Montana State Normal College gave a recital in the college auditorium Monday evening. Ralph McFadden assisted with two numbers. Robinson played selections from classic romantic and modern periods and performed two Gardner compositions from her New York study. The audience was highly pleased with the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Robinson
Montana State Normal College
College Auditorium
Ralph McFadden
Miss Robinson
Samuel Gardner
New York City
Rotary delegates report engaging district convention
President T. Lee McCracken W W Wahl Sheldon F E Davis and T E Luebben attended the Livingston district Rotary convention early in the week and returned Tuesday night. McCracken named on the fellowship committee Davis on the resolutions committee.
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Dillon
Livingston
Rotary
Lee McCracken
W. B. Hartwig
W. W. Wahl
S. E. Davis
T. Lee McCracken
Sheldon FE. Davis
T. E. Luebben
Mr. McCracken
Davis
Death of Mrs. Esther Reed Kirk Honored Here
Word came from Santa Barbara California of the death last week of Mrs. Esther Reed Kirk formerly an instructor at the local high school after an appendicitis operation. She taught here for a year making many friends. She is survived by her husband William Kirk and other relatives in the East.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Esther Reed Kirk
Former Dillon Resident L K Bordwine Dies in California
George Banks, recently returning from California, reports the death of L K Bordwine at his Alhambra home last Thursday. Bordwine, 81, was a well known former Dillon resident who lived here from the late 1890s until about 15 years ago. A sister, Mrs Olive Harrison of Grashopper, survives.
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George Banks
California
Alhambra
Calif
L. KE
Bordwine
Dillon
Olive Harrison
Grashopper
Pretty Madison County Wedding Seals Union at Schulz Ranch
Miss Mary Walter became the bride of Leonard Schulz at the Schulz ranch near Sheridan with Rev. F X Lechner officiating. The couple, united by two prominent families, will reside in Dillon after a brief wedding trip and the groom has recently opened a law office there.
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Madison County
Otto Schulz
Sheridan
Mary Walter
Leonard Schulz
F. X. Lechner
Dillon
Rains Bring Unseasonable Green Growth in Beaverhead Valley
Beneficial recent rains have left the Beaverhead valley and foothills unusually green for this time of year. Farmers report the landscape as inviting and expect good crops this summer despite a late warm spell.
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Beaverhead Valley
Child Study Club Meeting Highlights Medical Lecture
The Child Study Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. T. Callahan's home. Dr. E. G. Free delivered an engaging lecture on Organic Sources of Irritation including defective eyes hearing tonsils and adenoids. A social gathering followed.
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C. T. Callahan
Auto air contest draws sixty four entrants in Montana
The event ended Monday afternoon with 64 entrants competing for mileage per gallon prizes. Ed Kellaiér placed second for the men with Mrs Burnice Farrell and Mrs Par call among top performers. An average of 39 miles per gallon was reported in several entries and $8 was awarded in prizes.
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Montana
Auto - Air Company
Ed Kellaiér
Burnice Farrell
Gallon
Parcall
Val
Ruis
Blinn Elected Montana Retail Fuel Dealers President
C E Blinn of this city was elected president of the Montana Retail Fuel Dealers association for the coming year at a meeting held Saturday at the Finlen hotel in Butte. Dillon was chosen as next year’s meeting place. Plans were made to seek freight rate reductions on fuel from Utah and Wyoming to Montana and within the state to lower consumer costs.
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C. E. Blinn
Standard Lumber & Coal Company
Montana Retail Fuel Dealers’ Association
Finlen Hotel
Butte
Dillon
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Auxiliary official visits Dillon for coast states tour
Mrs. S. Alford Blackburn national president of the American Legion Auxiliary visited Dillon on an inspection tour of coast states. Miss Berniece Metlen and Mrs. C. T. Callahan greeted the train and presented a gift. Mrs. Blackburn praised the Montana department and Mining District No. 6 for membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Alford Blackburn
American Legion Auxiliary
Dillon
Berniece Metlen
C. T. Callahan
Blackburn
Cars Seized by Sheriff and Police Across City
Officers seize cars lacking 1938 license plates and haul them to the courthouse yard. Owners must present receipts or apply with the county treasurer to reclaim vehicles. Courthouse yard reportedly large enough to hold many confiscated automobiles.
Local Neighbors of Woodcraft Delegation Attends District Meeting
District representatives Gertrude Lyon Elizabeth Went worth Emma Knox Mabel Crichton Berniece Allsup Della Startwig and Blanche Haynes traveled Sunday to attend a district meeting in Butte with Florence Hughes as grand representative and Helen Talent Mae Main and Matilda Hartwig accompanying the delegation.
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Woodcraft Lodge
Butte
Gertrude Lyon
Elizabeth Wentworth
Emma Knox
Mabel Crichton
Berniece Allsup
Della Startwig
Blanche Haynes
Florence Hughes
Helen Talent
Mae Main
Matilda Hartwig
Dog licenses due prompt action to avoid impoundment
Dillon officials warn dog owners to license pets within days or dogs will be impounded. Chief Nelson warns unlicensed dogs will be seized and held at city hall basement. Also notes Baptist choir meeting for Thursday evening is canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Nelson
Boy Scouts Board of Review Meeting Notice
The board of review will meet in regular session at the courthouse Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
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Board OF. Review
Board of Review
Birch Creek visitors A. T. Crossley and Carl Mittelmeier
A. T. Crossley and Carl Mittelmeier, business visitors from Birch Creek, called on Tuesday to discuss potential collaborations with local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Crossley
Carl Mittelmeier
Birch Creek
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Elkhorn Springs
Adolph Pahnish
Andy Hayes
Andy Pyle
Grasshopper Section
Frank Husted
Tom Pendergast
Wise River
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James Prohosky
Horse Prairie
Earl Wheat
Jeanne Stamm
Janet Curry
Dr. Dunlap
George Metlen
Annabel ‘Desmond
Greybull
Wyo
Howard Flitner
Emery Keller
Roscoe Cornell
J. H. Gilbert
Theodore Nelson
Lima
A. W. Wilson
Odd Fellows
I. A. Hazelbaker
Chicago
William Ballard
Houston
Texas
Alex Crosby
George Farrell
Carl B. Taylor
Yaa
Claude Mast
Mountain Home
Idaho
Eddie Barrington
Mina, Nev
Orlando Mast
Parke T. Scott
Armstead
The
Normal College
Jean Gilbert
Mrs. W.C. Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Kalispel
Mrs. Hardy, Sr
John Nelson
Wisdom
Buck
C. A. Bergeson
Johnny “ Nelson
Peder G. Nelson
Barrett Hospital
Dillmont
Were
Ensnate
Woodcraft
Baptist Choir
Wan
Seiberling Standard Service
Seiberlings
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