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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

8

Elkhorn Springs Ski Club Promises Winter Sports

Weather shifts to swinter as Elkhorn Springs reads the season. A ski slope is under construction promising an outstanding name for winter sports. Local residents share hunting trips, visits, and family weekend stays. Individuals include Mr. and Mrs. T Lee McCracken, E A Marchesseau, Rose Marie Marchesseau, Jane Marchesseau, Erwin Marchesseau, Dana Knox, John H Judge, Orin Pilon, Ed Farley, and Mary E Sheppard with Dillon trips and Armistice day details.

Elkhorn U. S Ranger Station Birch Creek T. Lee McCracken Elkhorn Springs McCracken E. A. Marchesseau Nogales Ariz Old Grasshopper Valley Findley Watson Norman Nelson Steele Creek Bald Mountain Frank Judge Judge Frank Gorman Dan Knox Mr. Pierce Butte Judge Home Polaris Gordon Berry R. S. Marchesseau Berry Marchesseau Snyder Creek Elaine Willey Betty Harrison J. D. Harrison Ray Megquier Mary Ruth Kelly J. D. Harrison Ranch Dillon J. E. Kelly E. P. Marchesseau Rose Marie J. J. Brown Frank Marchesseau Jane Erwin Jane Martin E. E.hazel Elkhorn Springs Lodge John H. Judge Orin Pilon

Farm prices drop in October across Montana

Twenty of Montana's thirty six principal farm products fell in price in October while ten held steady and six rose. The report for the month ended October 15 notes declines in hay grain potatoes and apples with flaxseed beef cattle and dairy showing slight increases. Winter wheat at 40 cents per bushel. spring wheat 44 cents. all wheat averaged 43 cents, down from September and last year.

Montana Federal-Bureau-Of-Agricultural Statistics

Great Falls Boys Club Initiative Receives Attention

Great Falls Montana on November 15 details of a neighborhood youth project. Local officials and residents discuss plans to support activities for boys, aiming to boost engagement and provide safe after school options.

Window book title display for Return Book Week planned

Local business windows will feature book titles as part of a guessing contest at the public library. The event, led by Miss Mary Innes, invites missed participants to join in the displays with a blue streamer marking titles and a J for children's books.

Starf Mary Innes

Circle cafe changes hands in Butte area transfer

Announcement of the sale of Circle cafe to Bert Wilbur former Andrus Grill proprietor and well known local restaurateur. The cafe will be renamed Wilbur cafe with Wilbur taking over from John Koski.

Circle Cafe Bert Wilbur Andrus Grill Butte and Dillon The Circle John Koski Wilbur Cafe

Carnival Acts Prep At Bea rhead High School This Weekend

Rehearsals under way for Gay Ninety acts to be staged at the Naughty Nifty Nine ties carnival sponsored by Bearhead County High School Saturday and Sunday November 18 and 19. Each night features a distinct program with medleys, dances, songs, and skits led by L A Gregory and Miss Betty Ann Polleys with Mary Castles directing vocal numbers.

Bearhead County L. A. Gregory Bowery Boys Bill Tait Alan Tait Ray Conger John Curnutt Ningtingale Marguerite Johnson Gibson Girls Katherine Steele Loma Steel Dorothy Ann Gozian Ethel Mary Forrester Eileen Grimes Pat Peterson Evelyn Meine Evelyn Nissen Eleanore Thompson Ruth Jackson Jo Ann Deputy Maxine Wiant Betty Lee Harrison Daryl Bennett Annabelle George Adele Pierce Blue Danube Ballet Donna Trolinger Elsie Lloyd Merle Schmittroch Grace Knox Betty Sue Crow Barlene Shaver Evelyn Gregg Avis Underwood Charlie Chaplin Otha Graham Betty Ann Polleys

Helena hunter recounts elk shot and bear theft mystery

Jani tor at the federal building recalls shooting an elk in the Lincoln district then hanging it to clean. The next day three bears named Flopsy Mopsy and Topsy reportedly ate the hide bones and horns, leaving little trace or pursuit.

Helena Andy Preputin Federal Building Lincoln District Flopsy Mopsy Topsy

Local Social Roundup In Wisdom Area Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Harry Helming hosted a family dinner marking twenty two years for Mr and Mrs Jack Hurley and fifteen for Mr and Mrs Clarence Helming. A string of visits, illnesses and travel notes follow, including Armitages called to Anaconda for Charles Armitage’s illness, plus local movements by Lewis Rasmussen Anderson Huntley and others. A community charivari for Cyrus Swartz, a Ladies Aid meeting, bazaar plans, and bridge club results round out the week.

Harry Helming Jack Hurley Clarence Helming Mesdames Grover ,Helming George Helming Dorothy and Marion Hurley Frances May Helming John Helming J. T. Armitage Anaconda Mr. Armitage Charles Armitage St. Ann’s Hospital H. S. Armitage Max Lewis Butte Peter Rasmussen Evelyn Stewart Dillon John Anderson Jackson Wisdom Ralph Huntley Jack Anderson Lucy Lawrence Billy and Barbara Norman Vaughn Jim Vaughn Anderson Shorty Johnson Eunice Tovey Audrey Harold Capehart Ray Murray Leonard Haggerty C. W. Francis Clark Huntley Edith Jorgensen Cyrus Swartz Dave Hirschy Earl van Houten Whitehall Ed van Houten Orville Sparrow Birch Creek Big Hole Wilson ‘Young Murray Hospital Jack Miller Sam Peterson Argyle Stephens Fishtrap

Bride Receives Many Gifts at Shaw Home

Twenty guests attended a week old bride’s reception at Mrs. Shaw’s home. Hostesses served a light lunch after gifts were opened and cards were played. Attendees included Mesdames Boyce Rasmussen Stephens Baker Cressler Neidt Shaw Capehart Williams Lowery Robins Glassey Woodward Maybee and Misses Tovey Pendleton Francis White Hurley.

Riz Shaw Mesdames Tom Boyce Peter Rasmussen Argyle Stephens Roy’ Baker Donald Cressler Jake Neidt, Sr Mary Shaw Harold Capehart Tommy Williams Warren Lowery Lester Robins Ed Glassey Ted Woodward Eric Maybee Misses Bunide “Tovey Myla Pendleton Melba Francis Lillian White Dorothy Marion Hurley

Community notices and social events in Jackson area

Local church hosts an afternoon sale with fancy work and supper at six. Miss Janet Smith’s birthday gathering at the Petersons draws 15 guests with pinocle prizes. Jolly Homemakers and Royal Neighbor clubs hold meetings and games. Community members attend football, weddings, and Armistice holiday activities across Dillon and surrounding ranches.

Jackson Janet’ ‘Smith West Fox School Alfred’ Peterson Miss Smith Jack Hirschy Beulah Dubler Harvey Johnson Jolly Homemakers Club Tom Clemon Lillian Stone Miss Stone Wisdom Royal Neighbor Camp S. Kerr John Jackson Jack Shephard Hans Simonsen Sheridan Kenneth Peterson Martin Jackson Ranch John. Rich Dillon Butte Wendell Jardine Bruce Mark Clemon Sanford Shepherd Herman Peterson Esta Husted Boyd Betty Husted Bridge Club Fred Nelson Father Clifford Lima John Jackson Ranch Eda Jackson Dave Hirschy Joe Murphy Wayne Stocks Clemon Middle Place Jay Tom Nelson Ben Johnson

Helena Postmaster seeks new air mail service for Montana

Postmaster Harry Hendricks of Helena announces plans to petition the postal department for pick up air mail service in Montana. The system, tested during Air Mail Week, adds side flights to communities off the main lanes. Mail could be picked up at airports or collected mid flight by a new device. Hendricks says small towns would justify installation based on expected air mail volume.

Harry. Hendricks Helena Postal Department Montana Hendricks

Local notes from Wisdom and Big Hole residents

Holloran and Pendergast are listed as Big Hole residents along with Mrs. John Jackson. Vince Norbury returned to his Moore area home after a stay in the Big Hole. Red Cross drive leadership in Wisdom is handled by Mrs. Ted Woodward, Mrs. Donald Cressler, and Mrs. Warren Shaw. TE. Luebben from Dillon visited Wisdom to inspect a recently installed school furnace. The second in a card series is noted.

Holloran John Jackson Dan Pendergast Big Hole Vince Norbury Moore Ted Woodward Donald Cressler Warren Shaw Red Cross Wisdom Luebben Dillon

Uruguayan flag history traced from colonists to independence

The article recounts Uruguayan flag colors and symbols from Artigas to the 1830 redesign. It notes blue white and red phases, the Thirty three patriots, and shifts in 1825 1826 1828 culminating in the current four blue stripes with a sun in the corner.

Aires Plate Artigas Uruguay Washington Post The Thirty-three River Plate

How Names Were Selected for Pieces of Airplanes

A historical note explains aircraft part names. The fuselage derives from the French for shuttle, petrol tank from car terms, and cockpit from ship cabins. The term aile or wing tip is linked to the French name for wing.

Pearson London Weekly

How Movies Are Made Directing on the Set

Article explains film set communication methods. Directors rehearse camera electrical sound and effects crews verbally before filming. Hand signals are limited to sound levels lighting and on set cueing.

How to Clean Powder Puffs for Fresh Use

A magazine tip advises daily powder puff care. Gather weekly supplies, wash in soapsuds with a hand brush, rinse, roll in a towel, and air dry overnight. Rub to raise the nap and have almost new puffs ready for use.

How to Clean Ivory Articles for a Bureau

The article advises washing ivory items with white soap and water then laying them in the sun while keeping them wet with soapy water several times daily. Repeat for several days, then rinse to restore whiteness as when new.

How to Mend Torn Book Back

A guide suggests mending torn book backs with adhesive tape then painting or tinting to match the binding. Do it promptly to prevent further tearing and preserve the volume.

Kalsta and Garrison Guests Visit County Union

The text notes visits by Mrs. George Kalsta and the Garrison family from Butte and Helena attendees Roscoe Hand to Kalsta and Garrison homes. The county Farmer's Union met at Lavon Union Hall with a dinner, and officers were elected: Jardine Rife president, Mrs. Jack Keenan secretary, Frank Bayan vice president, and Elza Smith Mack Poole and John Albers on the executive board.

Laer Kalsta Opatal Big’ Hole River Reichle George Smack Marysville Idaho J. B. Garrison Butte Roscoe Hand Helena Vatithe Kalsta Garrison Farmer's Union Union Lavon Jardine Rife Jack Keenan Frank Bayan Elza Smith Mack’ ‘Poole John Albers

Apple: Tree No Haven From Bears

Yellowstone Park, Mont. Nov 15. Ranger Rudolph Grimm reports an apple tree can be climbed by bears. A grizzly mother and cub climbed, shook apples, and left marked branches up to 21 feet. He will stay home evenings until heavy snows drive bears into hibernation.

Yellowstone Park Mont U.P Rudolph Grimm Grimm

College lists non residents at Montana State College

W H McCall registrar at Montana State College said 73 students from other states Hawaii and five from foreign countries attend this year. Wyoming has the most nonresident students with 14. One student is from Hawaii four from Canada and one from Finland.

Bozeman Mont U.P W. H. McCall Montana State College Hawaii Wyoming Territory of Canada Finland

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