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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
9
A provincial political credo from Beaverhead detailing its self image as law abiding, frugal, and independent. It denounces professional politicians, pledges honesty, openness, and opposition to outside manipulation, and asserts pride in local, cash based governance and adherence to truth.
On Sunday May 28 a special Decoration Day program at the First Baptist Church honors war veterans from the G A R Spanish American War and American Legion of the World War It is a service for patriotic citizens celebrating Memorial Day with overseas songs solos and quartet music by the choir and friends The church invites the public to join in honoring the heroes and supporting the living chest of the nation
Seven candidates filed with the county clerk for the August 29 nominating primary. The list to date includes John S. Baker for county clerk. T. E. Gilbert for county attorney. H. G. Rodgers for state representative. W. E. Chapman for county surveyor. Bertie Mathews for county treasurer. D. F. Mooney for sheriff. A. C. Gruell for county.
Mrs Emma Yearian and her husband Thomas Yearian traveled from Lemhi to Bannack for week old commencement exercises at the high school and to collect their daughter Miss Helen who studied in Dillon for a year. The Yearians later turned to ranching and livestock near Lemhi where they own a large sheep ranch and cattle. If sheep wood and lamb prices rise they expect to ride in a Pullman dining car again.
Farm Bureau organized drive runs May 20 to May 27 across Pageville Wisconsin Creek Sheridan and Twin Bridges. Boys collecting the most eggs and young magpies win cash prizes five three two dollars. Open to all boys 18 and under. On May 27 men and boys will conduct a nest cleanup in infested sections.
The twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennison fell from the parallel bars at the training school play yard Wednesday morning breaking a leg. She was taken home where the bone was set and she is reported to be recovering nicely.
Seventh grade students Annie Mautz Gladys Borgaes Johnnie Christensen and Jesse Miller earned a perfect score in the Pearl I Smith spelling contest. They also show perfect attendance for the month, and the class closed the term with a program and a weather affected celebration. The notes mention Miss Anna Thykesen leaving for Sioux Falls and Alden Minnesota for summer, and a north-bound train delay caused by a cow near Monida.
Three schools in Beaverhead county scored 100 in the Pearl I Smith spelling contest held recently Bedrock Monida and Fairview pupils took part in the annual county event with participation from every school.
Teachers will take exams in Dillon on June 1, 2 and 3. Elizabeth Sutherland reports Adv 19-21. Mrs Christine Albers departs Sunday for a trip to Juneau Alaska visiting Seattle and Portland. W J Koch of Clinton Mont offers 120 acres dairy stock ranch and implements for sale. Also 120 acres timberland.
Ruth McFarland and Emil Sparda will headline the Senior play Old Lady at 31 directed by Alexander Dean of the University. Dr. Garver will deliver the commencement address at Belt on June 1. Emil Sparda receives a teaching appointment in Big Timber schools. Notable visitors Cassie Laird and Mary Cody of the Butte corps attended the college training center week. Upcoming events include a pageant June 4 glee club recital June 6 and Senior play June 12.
A silver tea at the Baptist church is set for Saturday afternoon May 27 at 3 oclock. The program titled Cupid s Testing Day features characters Cupid fairies Happiness Faithful Dorothy Vern Mr Carroll and others. A musical trio Martha Opp Dan Henneberry Gladys Burtch performs a duet in F major by Kohler.
Miss Maud Williams of Lima visited Dillon last Saturday for shopping. She was accompanied by Mrs. Allan Buck. Eyes examined and glasses purchased or repaired at Huber Bros. advertisement noted.
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