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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1939

Page

5

Community notes from Dillon highlight local visits and events

Local residents journeyed between Monida Helena Wisdom and Dillon for shopping visits and social calls. The Hereford show drew visitors from Whitehall and Wisdom while Halloween pranks stayed mild. A Navy Day program at Bagley building featured songs, speeches, slides and a flag salute.

NAVY Bagley America Theodore ‘Roosevelt Bob Stanchfield John Paul Jones Billy” Curry Jack Dodd United States Navy Ruth Eklund Anne Feley

Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting at Church Parlors

The Methodist Ladies Aid will meet at the church parlors at 3 15 Thursday afternoon. Hostesses will be Mrs T T McAdam, Mrs Addie Morrison and Mrs W E Stinson.

Methodist Ladies Aid T. T. McAdam Addiey Morrison W. E. Stinson

Wisdom Couple Weds at Clerk of Court Office

Gene Hutchens and Marie Pern, both of Wisdom, were married in the clerk of court office by justice of the peace George Opp Tuesday. Norman Giles witnessed the ceremony.

Wisdom Gene Hutchens Marie Pern Norman Giles George ’ Opp

Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice

All Royal Neighbors who wish to attend the meeting at Twin Bridges Thursday evening are asked to notify either Mrs. Lucy Walters or Mrs. Sydonia Houlbjerg by Wednesday evening.

Twin Bridges Lucy Walters Sydonia Houlbjerg

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Jack Barrett at Barrett Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jack Barrett welcomed a son Friday at noon at Barrett Hospital. The birth adds to the Barrett family with hospital confirmation of the new arrival.

Jack Barrett Barrett Hospital

Cub Scout Parents Night Set for November 3

Norman Henry Cub scoutmaster announces the first Cub Scout parents night will be held Friday November 3 at 7 30 PM in the Bagley school basement. A program includes advancement badges for the cubs and prizes for dens based on attendance. Parents and those interested in the cub program are invited.

Bagley School Norman Henry

Dillon Youth Speaks at Colorado Meeting

Provo student Phil Cauchay of Brigham Young University attended the Rocky Mountain International Relations clubs conference in Colorado Springs Colorado. He presented a paper titled Democracy in Crisis. Schools from Utah Colorado and Wyoming were represented at the event.

Dillon Colorado Provo Utah Phil Cauchay Brigham Young University Rocky Mountain International Relations Clubs Colorado Springs Colo

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Larceny Case

Frank Reynolds pleaded not guilty to a larceny charge in Judge George Opp’s justice court Monday and was bound over under a $1,000 bond. Officers said Reynolds was charged with the alleged theft of several horses or mules from George Selway. He was arrested here last Friday.

Frank Reynolds George Opp Justice Court Reynolds George Selway

Legion and Auxiliary leaders visit sheridan and Boulder groups

Mrs H M Warner district American Legion Auxiliary president and Martin Hoffman district Legion commander visited a joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting of the Sheridan groups on Wednesday. Warner will also visit the Boulder Auxiliary group Friday afternoon.

H. M. Warner American Legion Auxiliary Martin Hoffman Helena Legion Sheridan Warner Boulder

Rebekah Meeting Plans Visit by Mrs Exilda Mitchell

Diana Rebekah lodge will meet Thursday at 8 PM in regular session with degree staff at 7:30 PM for practice. They plan the official visit of Mrs Exilda Mitchell of Great Falls, Montana, vice president of Rebekah Assembly, on November 8 in Dillon. Girl Scout Troops plan Halloween parties and a court of awards next week. Blue Jay troop hiked to the park and cooked supper over a campfire with leaders present. Scout Council plans a candy sale October 28 under finance chair Mrs George Hughes.

Diana Rebekah Lodge Exilda Mitchell Great Falls Rebekah Assembly of Montana Dillon Scout News Blue Jay W. E. Talent Wifter French Allen Moore Scout Council George Hughes

Mulholland Files Suit Over 1937 Law On Office Resignations

Senator Mike Mulholland of Silver Bow county sues in district court seeking to keep his seat by declaring a 1937 law unconstitutional. He seeks interpretation to avoid affecting legislators while he challenged the law. He previously ran unsuccessfully for the Butte mayor post.

Mike Mulholland Silver Bow County Mulholland

Wise River lad nearly shot by deer hunter incident

Don Jones seven year old son of Mr and Mrs R L Jones of Wise River escaped injury when a high powered rifle bullet pierced his pony saddle and passed through the horse as he rode behind his father in Triangle gulch. A nearby hunter confessed seeing four feet moving in the brush and fired after a buck prior to the moment.

Don Jones R. L. Jones Wise River W. C. Jones Mae West Triangle Gulch Jones Don

Christensen Rites Held After Miss Lillian Christensen Dies

Funeral services for Miss Lillian Christensen of Great Falls were conducted Thursday at Brundage chapel with Rev. Paris Wells officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Wilma Wright performed two songs with Nellie Little Poole on piano. pallbearers named Cashmore, French, Stahl Jr, Barrett, Davis, Bayerd.

Lillian Christensen Columbus Hospital Great Falls Brundage Chapel Paris Wells The Presbyterian Church Mountain View Cemetery Wilma Wright Garden of Tomorrow Nellie Little Poole Jack Cashmore Edgar French Paul Stahl, Jr Jack Barrett Bill Davis Franklin Bayerd

Montana hardware men gather for 31st annual convention

More than 200 members and their wives attended the Montana Implement and Hardware association’s two day session in Billings Montana. Speakers included G C Thompson of Deere and Webber Claude E McGuinness of the Union Bank and Trust company Ray Shannon state treasurer Hobart M Thomas of Indianapolis Indiana and H L Taylor of Alexandria South Dakota vice president of national federation implement dealers association.

Billings Mont U.P Montana, Implement ,and Hardware Association G. C. Thompson Deere and Webber Company Claude E. McGuinness Helena Union Bank and Trust Company Ray Shannon Hobart M. Thomas Indianapolis Ind Association National Retail Hardware Association H. L. Taylor Alexandria, S. Dak National Federation Implement Dealers Association

Boy Scouts Hold Halloween Party and Scout Meeting

A Halloween party with pea nut races ducking for apples and ghost stories entertained the boys. The group sent home at 9. A Wednesday meeting reorganized patrols and leadership as leaders plan a busy winter program. Any boy 12 or older who has passed tenderfoot rank may join.

Pheasant Hunters Report Average Luck in Field

Report from Dillon hunters indicates average luck chasing pheasants on Sunday. Many returned without their daily limit as birds were scarce and conditions described as challenging.

Dillon

Legionnaires End District Meeting Here

Large turnout of leaders from town and beyond attended the Legion district meeting. Resolutions urged state highway and water conservation departments to hire through state service and a veterans CCC camp in Montana with Helena named for next district convention. An auxiliary meeting at Dillon hosted visitors, with programs, talks on objectives and Chicago convention, plus musical numbers and a joint banquet centered on Americanism.

The Legion Veterans’ CCC Montana Helena Drum and Bugle Corps Dart’s Auxiliary T. Lee McCracken D. W. Paddock Dillon Auxiliary R. R. Purcell Orleman Chicago Berniece Mellen Vera Cooke Hazel Alice Daving Beaverhead McCracken Dillon Elks Silver Bow Legion Post St. James Guild Hall Joe C. Wedum Dillon

Passion Play Coming to Butte at Fox Theatre

The Black Hills Passion Play of America based on the German version will be shown at the Fox theatre in Butte on November 2 3 and 4 sponsored by the Butte Lions club for the Sun shine camp south of Butte Representatives from the production visited Dillon today and a 300 voice chorus will be recruited from Butte church choirs under Arthur Drynan to perform in English with Josef Meier portraying Christus.

Butte Black Hills America Germany Fox Theatre Butte Lions Club Dillon Arthur Drynan Josef Meier Christus

Davis Returns to Dillon After Ten Day Absence

President Sheldon E. Davis came back to Dillon on Tuesday after a roughly ten day absence. He visited northeastern Montana high schools and attended the Montana Education Association meeting at Glasgow. He also joined the University of Montana executive council meeting in Helena. Kappa Zeta Nu sorority pledged eleven new members during pledge week October 30 to November 1 with initiation set for November 1.

Dillon Dr. Davis Montana Montana Education Association Glasgow University of Montana Helena Kappa Zeta Nu Sorority Rose Conwell Red Lodge Betty Craver Butte Ada Kojokotrones

Weaving Rugs at Home Offers Extra Income

An advertisement from Young Loom Co invites men and women to earn extra money at home by weaving rugs and carpets. Readers are asked to write for an illustrated folder and receive further details, with the firm listed at 345 Campbell St., Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Young Loom Co Campbell St Williamsport Penn

Buffalo skin lodge exhibit at capitol rotunda

State historical librarian John B. Ritch says a buffalo skin Indian lodge of 16 hides will be pitched in the capitol rotunda for public viewing. The lodge, once a Plains Indian home, was donated to the library by Mrs. L. O. Evans of Butte. fewer than 20 such lodges remain in the nation.

Capitol John B. Ritch State

State Supreme Court to Start Hearings at 10

The state supreme court will begin hearings at 10 with the aim of giving attorneys more time to present their cases. Court officials noted start time adjustments to accommodate lengthy arguments and schedules.

State Supreme Court Cates

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