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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
1
Postmaster General Harry S. New declares June 1 to June 7 as Better Mailing Week to urge correct addressing and proper wrapping. A national campaign will use ads in motion pictures and newspapers to show losses from misdirected mail, dead letter handling costs, and the need for clear stamps and sturdy packaging.
Nine candidates including George Yost Marvin Bidstrup William Bachus Anthony Connelly Tom Clemon Burnice Farrell Lee Martinell Ralph I Smith and Byron Wells were initiated into the Beaverhead Chapter of DeMolay at a regular meeting Wednesday evening A banquet followed attended by DeMolays and Master Masons and served by the board of directors and their wives.
Delegates from Sheridan led by R. W. Rossiter and Dr. R. H. Dyer visited Dillon last Wednesday to promote the Madison town Fourth of July observance. At a Rotary luncheon they outlined plans to encourage large turnout from Beaverhead County and visitors for a festive holiday. Rotary President Frank Eliel spoke on a yearlong program while Memorial Day closings were discussed with merchants who largely agreed to close on the holiday Saturday.
Initiation ceremonies were held at the Odd Fellows hall last Saturday to admit 50 candidates into the local Dillon Modern Woodmen lodge. The Butte team conducted the ritual, boosting the Dillon camp’s standing among similar size cities, followed by a drill and banquet that left visiting members praising their Dillon hosts.
Delegates from the Dillon lodge led by Mrs. J N Cosgrove Mrs L F Mellier Mrs George Taylor and Mrs Harry Williams traveled to Anaconda for the state convention of Women of Woodcraft. Mrs Williams serves as district state banker. They were greeted by Mrs Sherman Hughes and Mrs Mamie Hoffman who drove to Butte. The group reported a very successful meeting and enjoyed hospitality from Smelter City sisters.
D W Paddock was notified this week that he had been appointed carrier on Rural Route No 2 south of Dillon with duties starting June 1. He succeeds George Naysich, who had held a temporary post since Charles Bonnifield’s resignation months ago. Richland County redeems the last of 77534 county seed grain bonds.
The church outlines a Sunday program with a 10 o'clock Sunday school, an 11 o'clock service with St Elmo Commandery Knights Templar honor, and an 8 o'clock evening service. The pastor continues "Religion a National Basis" after midweek 8 pm service Wednesday.
Beaverhead Sports men's association aims for top state prize as drive against predatory birds and animals runs May 10 to November 15. Point values include mountain lion 150 and wolf 100. eggs of predatory birds count half. Jack Rees reported ten coyote pups totaling 600 points for the club.
To Address Students, J. E. Monroe left this afternoon for Twin Bridges where he will present the commencement address at the graduation exercises of the Senior class. Principal A. T. Peterson of the high school has gone to Boulder for the same purpose. Four cured lepers have been released from the National Leprosarium in Carville, Louisiana after treatment which included the use of chaulmoo gra oil.
City and country shoppers are advised that all stores and business houses will be closed on May 380 Memorial Day by agreement of Dillon merchants.
In a tight interscholastic meet at the Normal field, the Union team edged KOM Normal with a 74 to 59 score. Williams led the visitors with top points, while Dillon set a notable 10 yard dash and 220 record as conditions remained challenging.
Montana State Normal students spent the day whitewashing the hill symbol of the University of Montana. They hiked along the river road in overalls and straw hats and held a picnic at the top after completing the task.
The annual May festival at the Normal college will be held next Wednesday evening May 27 at 7 o clock on campus. The event promises color and spectacle with dances tableaux and a May queen coronation followed by a Maypole dance. Miss Bernice Patterson directs the program with help from training school teachers and the music department. Clair K. Quist of Wisdom was in Dillon Monday on business.
Bankers from Beaverhead Deer Lodge Powell Jefferson Madison and Silver Bow counties gather in Dillon for a Montana Bankers Association Group VI session. Delegations from Helena Spokane Minneapolis and St Paul participate with events at City Hall Hotel Andrus and Guild Hall.
Mrs. Ronald J. Honeyman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Caswell, has been chosen by the Royal Rosarians Committee for the Rose Carnival queen title in Portland. She is active in the Junior League and will be crowned five times during the pageant Rosaria performances.
A meeting at the training school built for joint school and community use established a board of control for the new athletic field. Principal A. T. Peterson, L. C. McCullough, and Bruce Hollister were named to lead, with two more business members to be selected. Plans include a $100 upgrade to the baseball diamond and existing track improvements to enhance summer city league use.
The fishing ban was raised yesterday as Dillon anglers left the city for streams. Water remains muddy but some good catches were reported. Beaverhead County streams should improve as the Sportsmen's Association continues stocking with fry, with results already evident.
The year end PTA gathering elected officers: President Mrs. H. F. Best Vice President Mrs. H. M. Brundage Secretary Mrs. A. T. Peterson Treasurer Miss Agnes V. Reed Publicity Rep Mrs. Frank Kellum and Mrs. A. F. Waldorf as state meeting delegate. The delegate reported on Lewistown April 16-17 1925 with remarks by Mrs. Shaffer and others urging parental supervision and juvenile court ideas.
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