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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1929
Page
4
Subscription rates for the American Press Association in advance are listed as one year for $2.50 and three months for 65 cents. The notice appears in a Dillon post office transmission with second class mail matter designation.
Armistice Day reflects hope after eleven years of quiet, as Premier Ramsay MacDonald and President Hoover declare a joint peace effort. The tribute honors the fallen and envisions long lasting amity between the English speaking nations and a brighter future.
C. C. Newman notes a trip from Wisdom to the Big Hole, describing lush Grasshopper valley, hay abundance, and growing dairying. He cites Bob Barrett’s new dairy barn near Wisdom, expanding creamery demand, and a shift from calf crops to sheep, dairy cows, and pork production as the region prospers.
After the regular meeting on Friday November 1 county superintendent Gladys Garr spoke on The Alternation and Combination of Classes in Rural Schools. She traced the plan's Montana history and compared it with similar programs in other states.
The junior high pupils staged a Penny carnival at city hall on Saturday night. The event was well patronized with booths selling out quickly and hundreds attending various attractions. A neat sum was raised to fund school and athletic equipment.
Mrs. F. A. Gibson of Racine Wisconsin endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a fast relief for hard coughing from colds and bronchial attacks. The remedy dislodges mucus, clears distress, and heals sore spots, with local druggist Geo M. Gosman carrying it.
The list names students achieving honor roll at the junior high for the first six weeks. Included are Jean Gilbert 3.77 Lucile Stephens 3.71 Lola Latham 3.66 George Miller 3.62 Helga Anderson 3.55, plus many more with GPAs ranging from 3.50 to 0.00.
Harry B. Runkel and Mary Grose united in marriage at Rev. Father DeLane’s Laurin home with J. H. Gilbert and Mrs. Wilmer Hall as witnesses. They will reside in Sheridan where Runkel works at Walter store. Mrs. Elmer Hyndman’s son Will F. Dextrous died in Spokane from heart failure. Rest of notices cover funeral moves for Robert Nesbitt and a guest from Butte, plus a father and son banquet plan for Nov. 14.
Dr MaBelle True director of child welfare from Helena was in Dillon Wednesday Thursday and Friday this week. She spent Wednesday with county nurse Mrs Lamberton visiting Tima schools and several county schools. Thursday and Friday she devoted time to Dillon.
St James Ghild was entertained by Miss Bertha Huber on Thursday November 7 at her South Washington street home. James McCabe of Armstead was in town Tuesday. J P Houchins of Alder is spending a few days in Dillon.
Montana's territorial capital hosted a lively dance last Saturday in a renovated building formerly a saloon. Dillon residents and Grasshopper area guests attended, old fashioned music filled the night, and refreshments were served at midnight. Bannack mining activity has surged, fueling rumors of a revival as social life mirrors industrial uptick.
Montana will display at the International Grain and Way Show in Chicago from Oct 30 to Dec 7 with a 382 foot frontage adjoining Iowa. A. H. Stafford, Montana agriculture commissioner, arranged rail support with Great Northern and Northern Pacific, and samples of grains have been prepared by the Montana State Fair and Bozeman College for testing.
A fragmented note suggests adding a teaspoon of salt to a pet goldfish’s tank to troubled water. The guidance claims water brightness improves the fish’s condition, though the text is unclear and may be misread.
Beavers lose by one point to Gallatin High in Bozeman last Saturday. Captain Stephens scored on a three yard rush after Kerr’s 20 yard pass, Dyche added a 15 yard run and drop-kick, but Vandegrift missed the extra point. Bozeman held firm as Breeden’s squad threatened late but could not overcome the Gallatin stand.
Dillon youngsters observed a quiet Hallowe en night last Thursday. They decorated windows and cars with soap and candle grease but refrained from destructive acts. They grouped in residential areas, had fun, and reported vandalism was minimal.
A $1000 reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or wasting beef or veal on the ranges near Red Rock and Black Tail. Report evidence to Sheriff W. C. Orr or Stock Inspector D. V. Erwin.
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