Red Cross Drive Tops Beaverhead County Quota
Fred Riley reports Beaverhead County raised its $500 Red Cross membership quota during a county drive held last Saturday. Dillon saw about half the funds and enrollment nearly doubled from last year’s first day. Miss Myrl Erwin directed city booths run by Dillon high school girls at venues including First National Bank State Bank Sugar Bowl cafe White cafe Post Office J C Penney Skaggs Andrus Metlen hotels.
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Fred Riley
Red Cross
Beaverhead
Dillon
Myrl Erwin
Sugar Bowl Cafe
White Cafe
Post Office
J. C. Penmey
Skaggs
Andrus and Metlen
Hazelbaker Hosts Dillon Rotary Dinner at His Home
Senator F A Hazelbaker entertained the Dillon Rotary club on a Wednesday Noon session at his South Pacific street home. The gathering featured a large menu and a cordial address plus a quartet of Dr H Stephan Larry Price A T Peterson and Dr S E Davis providing the musical program.
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F. A. Hazelbaker
Dillon Rotary Club
South Pacific Street
H. Stephan
Larry Price
A.T. Peterson
S. E. Davis
Thanksgiving Quiet Observed in Dillon City
A quiet Thanksgiving was observed in Dillon with morning services at St. James Episcopal church. Rev. T. J. Simons of the Presbyterian church preached a well received sermon as ministers from several churches participated. St. James choir provided special music in the service.
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St. James Episcopal Church
Dillon
T. J. Simons
The
Presbyterian Church
H. B. Ricketts
R. O. Shannon
H. N. Tragitt Jr
St. James Choir
Marriage License Issued for Eddie Campbell and Clara Strickland
A marriage license was issued on Wednesday to Eddie Campbell and Clara Strickland of Twin Falls Idaho. They were married by Judge George Opp.
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Eddie Campbell
Clara Strickland
Twin Falls
Idaho
George Opp
Real snap six room cottage with bath for sale
Cottage with six rooms and one bath offers good location and a fair price. C. C. Newman in Dillon Montana advertises the property as a real bargain.
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C. C. Newman
Dillon, Mont
For Sale Shorthorn Bull N. Nissen Bond Station
A short description lists a Shorthorn bull for sale from N Nissen at Bond Station. Details on age, price, and contact are not provided in the readable text.
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N. Nissen Bond Station
Churches Christian Science Society Sebree Street Services
The Christian Science Society on Sebree Street holds Sunday services at 11 o clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Christian Science Society Sebree
St Rose Catholic Mass Times and Confession Schedule
St Rose parish under Pastor F X Leschner lists Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 30. Evening service at 7 30. Weekday Mass at 8. Confessions on Saturday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. First Friday Mass at 6 30.
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ST. Rose Catholic Hurch
F. X. Leschner
St James Episcopal Church Services List
St James Episcopal Church announces services for Sunday with Children’s Church at 9:45 am Church School at 10:15 am Holy Communion at 11:00 am and Choral Vesper at 7:30 pm Also notes Holy Communion on Friday Nov 30 St Andrew’s Day at 10:00 am Rector H N Tragitt Jr. presiding.
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ST. James Episcopal Church
H. N. Tragitt, Jr
Ellen May Guild Praise Service Postponed at First Presbyterian
The Ellen May Guild praise service, announced for last Sunday, was postponed and will be held next Sunday evening. The Christian Endeavor meeting starts at 6 15 p m with a short song period beforehand. The morning sermon is on The Measure of Responsibility and the choir’s music is praised. The Sunday School is an efficient, valued part of church work, aiding education for attendees of all ages.
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Ellen May Guild
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
Methodist Church Services With Two Sermon Topics
The church under Minister H. B. Ricketts holds 9 45 Sunday School, 11 00 morning worship with The Golden Rule as the sermon topic and 7 30 evening services with Empty Pews as the sermon topic.
Cough Remedy Restores Elberton Man’s Health
John Wognue of Elberton Georgia says he suffered a daily cough until he tried Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. He reports immediate relief and full recovery, praising the product’s name and lack of opiates. Sold by Geo Gosman.
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John Wognue
Elberton
Foley
Geo. ‘M
Waldorf Denies Trans-Pacific Flight Rumor
Waldorf denies planning a $25,000 prize flight and says he is busy with the Legion's production of Friendly Enemies at Hartwig on Dec 5 and 6. He has no aeroplane and urges readers to drop the rumor while praising the show and urging seat reservations beginning Dec 1.
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Legion
Hartwig
Moe
Lansing Waldorf
Mr. Waldorf
Sands
Tary Schoenborn
Dell Lloyd
H. .M. Warner
Nora
William Backus
Arthur Roberts
Evwy
Hughes and McCaleb’s
Costs Ten Cents Per Mile To Operate Car
The Montana Automobile association says ten cents per mile covers all operating costs for the average automobile. Range is 7.05 to 11.73 cents per mile by vehicle type, with 1927 average at $229 for operation and maintenance, excluding depreciation and parking.
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Montana Automobile Association
Father Son Party Friday December 7 Plans Set
The Dillon PTA sponsored Father and Sons party will be Friday evening December 7 at 7 30 pm in the old training school auditorium. Galt presides Melton oversees games Dr Stephan and Peterson sing solos Scouts perform stunts. Boys are urged to bring a father or another man. Refreshments served.
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Dillon
Father and Sons
Galt
G. Melton
Stephan
A. T. Peterson
The Battle of the Dishes Comedy at Hartwig Theatre
Hartwig Theatre showcases The Battle of the Dishes and Stiss to Laff a German father duo Lansing Waldorf and Arthur Roberts star in a holiday comedy. The play features verbal skirmishes and playful family chaos with a German banker delivering humorous stage business. Performances run Wednesday and Thursday Dec 5 and 6.
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O. K
Charlie
Sig
Pfeiffer
Legion
Hartwig Theatre
Lansing, Waldorf
Arthur Roberts
Lansing. Waldorf
Lansing
Dillon Memorable Mrs Sands Performance Prophesied
A local production features Miss Sands with a rare portrayal that elicits glee and astonishment. Critics predict her depiction of Yes Papa will echo in Dillon homes for years to come, marking an enduring moment in theater.
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Dillon
Miss Sands
Mrs D E K Anson and Mrs Claude Anderson Visit
Mrs D K Anson and Mrs Claude Anderson came from the Big Hole basin early in the week for a short sojourn. The visitors were seen at local gatherings and will remain for several days.
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D. EK. Anson
Claude Anderson
Big Hole Basin
Doyle Couple Visited Dillon From Centennial Valley Ranch
Mr and Mrs James Doyle spent the early part of the week in Dillon visiting from their Centennial valley ranch.
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James’ Doyle
Dillon
Centennial Valley
Metlen Family Members Meet in Butte for Thanksgiving
Mrs. George Metlen and Miss Bernice Metlen drove to Butte on Wednesday to visit Miss Georgia Metlen, who is visiting from Missoula where she attends the university, for the Thanksgiving holidays.
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George Metlen
Bernice Metlen
Butte
Georgia Metlen
Missoula
Friendly Enemies to Be Shown With Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra
The program features a scenic setting and a fine frame-and-listen, with a Baxter-Tonrey orchestra intermission. A medley of popular war bits will revive memories as seat sales begin December 1 at Hughes and McCaleb’s. Buy early for best seats.
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Baxter-Tonrey
Hughes & McCaleb’ S
Gardener Lucky When Father Toad Locates Gratitude
A garden gains luck when a family of toads settles in. The toad is a tireless worker, eating insects around the clock and improving vegetables, flowers, and grass. It consumes more food than a novice field hand, turning almost any insect into nourishment.
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Ife
Trinkets Hidden Inside Buddha Statue Revealed at Museum
A bronze seated Buddha statue at the Neward museum yielded a hidden interior chamber. Items include jade ring, ivory chop sticks, wooden bowl, carved tower, cloth scraps, manuscripts, a silver Buddha image, bone beads, copper and tinfoil pieces. The statue, brought to the museum about ten years ago, reportedly came from the Tsando temple loot seized in 1916.
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Neward Museum
Albert
Andre
Tibet
Tsando
Burial Alive Tales Echo Poe Fear Through Time
The article recalls the dread of being buried alive and notes historical precautions such as coffins with radios and phones, bells in vaults, and expert checks distinguishing coma from death to prevent post burial awakenings. It references Poe and a California fear case as illustrative.
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Poe
The
Grewsome
Incomplete OCR prompts fashion line at event
A fragment from a Courier Journal article hints at a well dressed young man and a son named Ty, describing his line and appearance at a fashion display.
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Gville Courier-Journal
Progress Quote From Herbert Hoover Emphasizes Facts
A quotation attributed to Herbert Hoover credits facts as the raw material of truth and views statistics as the first step to sound decisions, enlightened action, and progress. The text frames data as essential to progress rather than a mental exercise.
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Herbert
Hoover
Lost Palmetto Tent Between Desmond and Brown Ranch
Missing 11 by 11 Palmetto tent reported on road between Desmonds ranch and L D Browns ranch. Vinder asked to leave at L D Browns ranch to claim a reward.
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Desmond
L. D. Brown
L. D Brown
Reward for beef thefts on Montana ranges announced
The Red Cross offers a $1,000 reward for evidence leading to conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail ranges. Report evidence to W. C. Orr sheriff or D. V. Erwin stock inspector.
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Big Hole
Horse Prairie
Grasshopper
Centennial
Red Rock
Black Tail
W. C. Orr
D. V. Erwin
Estray Horse Roundup Ends With Public Sale Notice
Federal roundup of estray unbranded and trespass stock in Beaverhead Forest leads to public auction at George Ditty's sale corrals in Dillon Montana on Friday December 14 1928. Impounded horses carry various brands and some unbranded. remaining stock will be disposed of or destroyed. roundup to continue until all estray horses are settled.
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Beaverhead Forest
George Ditty
Dillon
Montana
Fale
Estray
J. Cswhitham
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Gruen
Huber Brothers
Jewelers & Opticians
Masonic Building
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Shorthorn
First Presbyterian
Thomas J., Simons
Methodist Church
Dillon Wholesale Meat Co
Waldorf
Toad
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