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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

5

Local notes and society updates from Dillon

Community happenings include visits by Mrs. and Mrs. Roy Zebarth and Estella Husted in Dillon. Henry Rodgers Jr. joins Montana Auto Supply sales team. Dr W J Romersa called to Red Lodge for his mother’s illness. Norma Jean Nelson operated for appendicitis and is recovering well. Guild and club meetings schedule details and installations are noted at St James guild hall and the Just-a-Mere club.

A. Schula.c Sheriday Paturday Rodgers, Jr Jr Monitana * Auto _ Supply company W. J. Romersa Red’ Lodge

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Pewe’s Home

The Lutheran Ladies Aid will be entertained by two Mrs Ernest Pewe at her home Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Ernest ,Pewe

St Rose Guild to Meet at Ferko Home

The St Rose guild will meet Thursday afternoon at 323 East Morse Street, the home of Mrs A J Ferko. Mrs Ernest Dubie will assist the hostess. The meeting will begin at 3 30 PM.

ST. Rose Guild A. J. Ferko East Morse Street Ernest Dubie

Ladies Aid Meeting At Baptist Church Cottage

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will meet Thursday at the cottage. Mrs. Maude Bennett, Mrs. Parke Scott and Mrs. John Lanner will entertain. Friends and members are cordially invited to be present.

Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church Maude - Bennett Parke Scott John Lanner

Dillon Shakespeare Club Plans Nov Meeting on The Little Foxes

The Dillon Shakespeare club will discuss The Little Foxes at its next meeting on November 18 and will study No Time for Comedy afterward. Both topics are available to club members.

Dillon Shakespeare Club Little Foxes

Dillon Ski Club to Meet at City Hall

The Dillon Ski club will convene at 8 o clock Thursday evening at the city hall to elect new officers and discuss the ski tow. Members and interested parties are urged to attend.

Dillon

Thanksgiving recess moved forward at Normal College

In Montana practice, the Normal college advances its Thanksgiving break to Wednesday November 22 at 3 pm through Monday November 27 at 9 am. Limited library use will be available. The Booster club of the junior class announces officers including Manager Alma Johansen Dagmar, Assistant Managers Ward Smith Whitefish and Joe Rife Roundup, Business Manager Hope Williamson Missoula, and Stage Manager Howard Maley.

Montana Normal College Alma Johansen Dagmar Ward Smith Whitefish Joe Rife Hope ‘Wwilliamsons Howard Maley

Sheridan Legion and Auxiliary visit green Tuesday night meeting notes

Dillon residents and Helena participants attended a joint American Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Sheridan to greet district officers. Afterward the Legion shared a Dutch lunch at the Legion hall while the Auxiliary ladies had a banquet at a cafe. Mrs. Warner district Auxiliary president received a gift from the Sheridan unit led by Miss Mary Cary.

Warner Sheridan Unit Mary Cary

Neighbors of Woodcraft Honor 25-Year Members at Meeting

Members of Neighbors of Woodcraft were honored for 25 years of membership at a Wednesday evening meeting. Giovannina Cardinale Peggy Quackenbush Grace Knox and Alice Davis performed musical numbers during the program. Each honoree received a silver spoon. Those recognized included Jane Haines Lucy Hughes Florence Hughes Sadie Wolfe Susan Findling and Helen Talent.

Woodcraft Giovannina Cardinale Peggy Quackenbush Grace Knox Alice Davis Mesdames Jane Haines Lucy Hughes Florence Hughes Sadie Wolfe Susan Findling Helen Talent

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in Lima and Idaho Falls

On Saturday George Lynn Burt and Evelyn Lerene Richardson of Lima received a marriage license. Edward H. Williams and Davie E. Hudson of Dillon were licensed to wed this morning at the clerk of court office. James Leggroan and Florence Piargon, both of Idaho Falls, were licensed to wed this morning and married by Judge George Opp.

George Lynn Burt Evelyn Lerene Richardson Lima Edward H. Williams Davie E. Hudson Dillon Norman Giles James Leggroan Florence Piargon Idaho Falls George Opp

Junior Auxiliary elects officers at Bernice Metlen home

Members meeting at the home of Miss Bernice Metlen Friday evening elected new officers for the Junior Auxiliary. Ann Carroll was named chairman, Elfreda Paddock secretary, Erma Lou Warner organist, Ardeilla Lariner chaplain, and Mary Beth Smith sergeant at arms.

Bernice Metlen Ann Carroll Elfreda Paddock Erma Lou Warner Ardeilla Lariner Mary Beth Smith

Night club hosts card game with prizes awarded

Mrs Wayne Roberts hosted a Thursday night at the club. Four tables competed in cards with Mrs Ed Dyer taking high score, Mrs Joe Roe the consolation, and Mrs J L Mayland winning the guest prize.

Wayne Roberts Ed Dyer Joe Roe J. L. Mayland

Williams and Hudson Wed at Dillon Residence

Edward H. Williams of Dillon and Doris E. Hudson of Denver were married Monday at the Williams residence by Rev. J. A. Meeke. Attendants were Dr. F. H. Bim rose and daughter. The couple plan to reside in Dillon where Mr. Williams is well known.

Edward H. Williams Dillon Doris E. Hudson Denver Williams J. A. Meeke F. H. Bimrose

Veterinary Officer Traverses Sidney District With Travel Lab

Dr. E M Joneschild of the state veterinary staff is in the Sidney district with his traveling laboratory to study a sheep disease affecting the area. The official aims to identify causes and containment measures. Local farmers are advised to report unusual livestock symptoms.

Sidney

Dumke and Lakner Wed in Beaverhead Ceremony

Miss Margaret Dumke and Joe Lakner were united in marriage Sunday at St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev. Father F. X. Lechner officiating. Attendants were Miss Katherine Mooney and George Lakner. A wedding breakfast followed at the Country Inn, after which the couple planned a honeymoon trip and to reside on Lakner’s ranch near Dillon.

Margaret Dumke J. H. Keenan Joe Lakner Beaverhead Valley F. X. Lechner St. Rose Catholic Church Katherine Mooney George Lakner

B P W Observe Thanksgiving Service in Dillon

Dillon B P W held a 7 oclock Thanksgiving service at St James guild hall with Ruth Kelly in charge. Esther Schmittroth and Gladys Forester assisted. a dinner followed. The program included recitations prayers solos and talks on Thanksgiving in a democracy. Dr Dora Walker state vice president attended.

Dillon St. James Guild Hall Ruth Kelly Esther Schmittroth Gladys Forester Kelly Bernice Metlen Vera C. Hazel B. P. W. Club

Stephan brothers honored at Iowa Dental School

Two sons of Dr and Mrs W H Stephan were honored by dental classes at the University of Iowa in Iowa City Walter Stephan was elected president of the freshman dental class and Robert Stephan was named secretary treasurer of the sophomore group He also represented his fraternity at a national meeting in Lincoln Nebraska

W. H. Stephan University of Iowa Iowa City Walter Stephan Robert Stephan Lincoln Neb

Daughter born to Monida couple in home birth

A daughter was born Thursday November 2 to Mr and Mrs Guy Nix of Monida at the home of Mrs Ethel Marsh.

Guy Nix Monida Ethel Marsh

Bank Dividend Paid After Bank Failure in Cont radt

State Superintendent of Banks directs a four percent dividend totaling 6 607 52 to creditors of Pondera Valley State Bank of Cont radt which failed January 11 1924. A prior six percent dividend totaling 9 911 21 was paid after the state took over the bank's affairs. At closure creditors claimed 165 190 50.

W. A. Brown Pondera Valley State Bank Contradt State’ Department Ate

Armistice Day Activities Planned by Local Veterans

Armistice day events include a two day citywide merchants sale with prizes over 500 dollars. Stores open 9 to 8 Thursday and Friday, food shops close at 6 Saturday. Beaverhead post meets Thursday at Metlen hotel. membership drive targets full quota by Saturday with a Dutch lunch after.

Dillon Beaverhead Post Metlen C.A. Bachler

PEP Organization Announces Pledges at Normal College

Twenty four girls were pledged to membership in the Kam pus Kadets pep organization at the Normal college. The new pledges include Dorothy Rossland Butte Ruth Wineman Dodson Myrthel Nelson Mamilton Lorine Johnson Bert Rosanne Miller Butte Phyllis Moore Butte Charlotte Dresen Windham Virginia Hudson Helena Elizabeth Kingston Walier Jeanne Covall Dillon Viola Sullivan Charlo Betty Lou Van Delinder Belgrade Helen Doyle Anaconda Ada Kolokotrones Three Forks Mildred Glover Plentywood Ellen Buckingham Hall Leona Durocher Malta Cicely Anne Pratt Butte Beth Harwood Fairfield Lucille Scott Freid Hopé Williamson Missoula Marguerite Cassidy Wibaux Phyllis Wherlgenant Miles City and June Spear Miles City.

Kampus Kadets Pep The Normal College Dorothy Rossland Butte Ruth Wineman Dodson Myrthel Nelson Mamilton Lorine Johnson Bert Rosanne Miller Phyllis Moore Charlotte Dresen Windham Virginia Hudson Helena Elizabeth Kingston Walier Jeanne Covall Dillon Viola Sullivan Charlo Betty Lou van Delinder Belgrade Helen Doyle Anaconda Ada Kolokotrones Three Forks Mildred Glover Plentywood Ellen Buckingham Hall Leona Durocher Malta Cicely Anne Pratt Beth Harwood Fairfield Lucille Scott Freid Hopé Williamson Missoula Marguerite Cassidy Wibaux Phyllis Wherlgenant Miles City June Spear

Governors appointments to state oil conservation board

Governor Roy E. Ayers appoints Tom Stout Lewistown Wilfred Nadeau Cut Bank and George R. Downs Shelby to the state oil conservation board succeeding Ray C. Tarrant Cut Bank Howard Ager Poplar and O M Webb Sunburst Other members include W E Rice Great Falls and L B ONeill Out Bank

Roy E. Ayers Tom Stout Lewistown Wilfred Nadeau Cut Bank George R. Downs Shelby State Oil Conservation Board Ray C. Tarrant Howard Ager Poplar O. M. Webb Sunburst W. E. Rice Great Falls L. B. O'Neill Out Bank

State purchases set for next year under purchasing code

The notice outlines that tires will be procured by all state departments and institutions during the next year as mandated by the State Purchasing code. It specifies the procurement timeline and compliance framework guiding acquisitions.

Dillon to Entertain Chinchilla Breeders Conclave

Dillon was chosen as the site for the Montana branch quarterly meeting of the National Association of Chinchilla Breeders. A Meaderville banquet Sunday night announced the event to be held in April. State president L. R. Barlow said delegates from Virginia to California will attend. Over 100 attended the meeting and dinner, including many Dillon residents.

Montana National Association of Meaderville L. R. Barlow Breeder’s Association Virginia California Dillon

Official Visit by Legion Auxiliary Head to Boulder Unit

Mrs. Harold M. Warner, American Legion Auxiliary president, visited the Boulder unit with district secretary Mrs. C. J. Horren and unit second vice president Mrs. Ben Davis. Also present were district vice president Mrs. Pat Whalen and past district president Mrs. Fred A. Lehn from Butte. After the business meeting led by unit president Mrs. Susy Bell, a social hour followed. Upcoming calls include Helena on Nov. 7 and Deer Lodge on Nov. 9. Meetings begin at 8 o'clock.

Harold M. Warner American Legion Auxiliary Boulder Unit C. J. Horren Ben Davis Pat Whalen Fred A. Lehn Butte Susy Bell Boulder Helena Deer Lodge Townsend

Ellen May guild meeting set for Thursday at 4 30

Members of the Ellen May guild will meet Thursday afternoon at 4 30 at the home of Miss Jean Bishop. Mrs. L H Saito will be co hostess. The discussion of the afternoon will be led by Mrs. Lester Bourquin.

Ellen May Guild Jean Bishop L. H. Saito Lester Bourquin

Twenty eight Cub Scouts receive badges at Bagley school night

Twenty eight Cub Scouts earned awards during a parents night at Bagley school basement at 7 30 pm. First year Cub Scout pins went to Teddy Sells Teddy Hazelbaker Jackie Coppin Eugene Crane Robert Banks Lambert Eliel Michael Hollenbeck Robert Cardinalle Bobby Popham Tommy Spegar Jay O Leary Carl Meeds Norval Paul Jimmy Roberts Billy Roberts Hewitt Martinell. Wolf badges were awarded to Bennett Baldwin Howard Lyons Jimmy Ross and Earl Bays with Lyons also earning the gold wolf. Second year bear awards went to Benny Davis Paul Holloran Verle Sargent Bruce Grimes Bennett Baldwin. Garry Wiant Bobby Henry and Robert Jackson received gold bear awards.

Bagley Teddy Sells Bennett Baldwin Howard Lyons Jimmy Ross Earl Bays Benny Davis Paul Holloran Verle Sargent Bruce Grimes Garry Wiant Bobby Henry Robert Jackson

Cub Scouts Give Christmas Toys to Twin Bridges Orphans

Dillon Cub Scouts collect toys for the Twin Bridges orphan school and will hand them to Mr and Mrs Romersax for distribution. Toys must be delivered this week for Sunday shipment. At a parents night Friday, 28 Cub Scouts received advancement awards before nearly 150 attendees.

Picture taking tips for the New York and San Francisco World Fairs

Camera enthusiasts are urged to plan shots that tell the story of the fairs. Focus on details like buildings statues fountains crowds and architectural motifs. Use viewing guidelines for day and night, color versus black and white film, and bring extra film.

New York San Francisco Enchanted Island

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Brent Star Bioné Creek Roy Zebarth Estella Husted Oswald, Schleicher Barrett Hospital M.’ F. Mohler U. S. Civil Aeronaucs Seattle Dillon Civil Aeronautics Station Arthur Klebba Charles Osborne State College Bozeman Norma Jean Nelson M. F. Burwell Thomas Mehan Shawmut William Welborn Mehan Shawmut High School Joe Birrer Dell St. James Guild Guild Hall W. G. Gilbert Sam Wilkinson George F Dart William Hillstead Just-a-Mere Club Cer Mary Faller Guardian Susan Wolfe Ruth Faller Patsy Talent Jessie Knox Ardella Sanner Jewel Wolfe Mary Lou Nelson Inner Sentinel David Woodside Outer ‘Sentinel Virginia Fuller Mary Lou Woodside Lyon the Guards Jay, O'Leary Betty Nelson John Lanner, Jr Marybeth Smith Dorothy Tyro Leah Johnson Rose Mary Tyro Francis DeLadd Grace Knox Edith Maek Stanfield Hughes Lutheran Aid Baptist Ladies Aid Shakespeare Club Ahlive Berlin United States Dumke-Lakner Iowa Dental School Eg Tete Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chinchilla CUB Scouts
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