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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
1
AN comments argue advertising is like firing blindly and harming the community. The piece cites a tobacco firm’s tax hit and praise for newspaper ads, urging locals to buy locally and support home trade to boost the town’s economy.
One of the largest graduating classes at Montana State Normal College completed the course this week with diplomas. Commencement closed Wednesday after Sunday bacalaureate services led by President S. E. Davis. Rev. F. X. Lechner and Rev. T. J. Simons offered prayers and scripture. Ralph McFadden led music. Lucy Carson was toastmistress at the senior dinner. The Sea Urchin, a comedy, was performed by the senior class, directed by Miss Mary K. Sands with Dorothy Verry and others in the cast.
Ellis L. Clark aged 75 a longtime resident of this city died at his son Harry L Clark’s home from a self administered dose of carbolic acid Despondency over failing health prompted the rash act He was a Sparta Pa native who came to Montana about twenty years ago He is survived by a daughter in Miami and several grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Brundage chapel with Rev R O Shannon of the Baptist church officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
Anson Baxter returned from Kalispell where he attended a conference of Chevrolet dealers. He says northern Montana is looking exceptionally good economically.
The passage lauds Granville Stuart as a defining Montana chronicler whose diaries depict life before and during the gold rush. It details his Beaverhead Valley winter of 1857 and describes his diary excerpt from crossing the Rocky Mountain divide, noting landscapes, streams, and antelope, illustrating his observant, era-spanning narratives.
Rt. Rev. William F. Faber, Montana diocese bishop, confirms 31 members at St. James Episcopal church last Sunday. Confirmation service began at 8 am with a breakfast at the guild hall for new communicants. Rev. H. N. Tragitt assisted.
Dillon lodge No 1554 Benevolent Patriotic Order of Elks met in Odd Fellows hall for its first regular gathering. A large turnout included many newly initiated members as routine business proceeded and plans for future activities were discussed.
Federal agents led by Ben Holter executed a highly organized raid on six Dillon establishments suspected of liquor dealings. Nine men, alleged owners or employees, were arrested. a larger quantity of liquor exceeding legal limits was seized and destroyed. They were ordered to appear before a U S commissioner in Butte the next day for arraignment.
Mrs Edward Smith entertained Busy Bee club members at a 1:30 Wednesday luncheon. The gathering featured chat and light refreshments as part of the club’s social calendar.
The 44th Montana stockgrowers convention closed in Butte with a Parkway theater luncheon naming George Clemow of Jackson as president for 1929 30. Over 500 attendees heard talks on stock growing and related topics and enjoyed entertainment calling the event the best ever. Lewistown was chosen for the 1930 meeting, while Dillon sought the 1931 convention.
United Press reports plans to pipe natural gas from the Shelby field to Butte by end of 1930, with Helena and Anaconda also to receive supply under the plan. V F Luhrsen, president of Washio Petroleum of Great Falls, states the project is in formulation. The Shaw family from the Big Hole basin attended a high school graduation where Ivan Shaw earned his diploma.
Sheriff W C Orr chaired the Dil ton Rotary meeting at the Andrus grill. Arm stead representative Joe Metlen, back from the stockmen's convention in Butte, praised the state meeting and noted cattle interests expect stability and prosperity ahead. George Clemon was lauded for being elected president, with Butte hospitality praised. A Dillon Country club tournament invite was read and a discussion of National Parks Airway planes stopping in Dillon occurred.
Sheriff Orr and Under sheriff Hartwig capture Frank Dugall and George Harris near Cameron Madison county after a three day pursuit. They pleaded guilty in district court and received a sentence of eighteen months in the state prison. The pair were found with two stolen horses and saddlery from Dillon area ranches.
Miss Clara Plant entertained at a Monday bridge luncheon in honor of Mrs. Van Evans. The Evanses plan to move to their Melrose ranch home soon and reside there in the future.
The Dillon Country Club to host a mixed foursome golf tournament with 56 members entered. Drawings by the sports committee set starting times from 1 30 to 2 35 with pairs including L K Adams Glenna Younce and others across fourteen matches.
Great Falls May 28 Officials of the National Parks Airway report steady business despite bad weather. Over six months of winter flying 25 684 pounds of mail about 1 541 000 letters and 156 passengers were carried. Since May 1 the line has posted 100 percent in performance plans to expand service next year.
The Nelson school P. T. A. held a Friday meeting where delegates Mrs. F. Hunsaker and Mrs. Morrison summarized the Butte convention and handed out emblem pins. They canceled the Birch creek picnic due to fever ticks, planning a possible John Albers ranch gathering if weather permits on June 2. An earlier May 28 preschool screening by the county nurse and Dr. Romersa examined seven beginners and several babies, with a follow up planned next fall to compare with current records.
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