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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1939
Page
5
A long list records Thanksgiving visits and hometown connections in Dillon. Residents and relatives from Helena Butte Lima Long Beach Hamilton Dell Point of Rocks Harlem Whitefish Anaconda Madison county were among those visiting, traveling, or staying with local families during the holiday period.
Department Commander George Gosman reports Montana’s 106 current members for 1940 with 69 more needed by November 30 to reach 175. He urges dues payment tonight and tomorrow and promises a check at department headquarters as cards are mailed. The article also notes social visits and local news from Glasgow and nearby towns.
Patrick J. Patten of Stillwater County Montana who began service as the state senator from Stillwater and long operated a sheep ranch near Columbus died last week. He had been a prominent figure in state politics since 1884 and was known for his ranching work.
One hundred seventy one Montana trained nurses completed final exams last Saturday as declared by Edith L Brown secretary of the state board of examiners for nurses. Forty nurses trained in other states received reciprocity certificates allowing them to practice in Montana.
The Yellowstone, Big Horn and Powder rivers are lower this year than 1937 and 1938 but the drop reflects a return toward normal runoff for their drainage areas, federal geological survey says. It is not only a water shortage this year.
Plentywood Montana November 28 trees in Sheridan county show springlike activity due to mild fall weather. An old elm near Redstone is ready to leaf out soon and lilac bushes in Westby territory are nearing blooming stage signaling an unseasonable early spring vibe.
Montana state highway commission discussed funding and maintenance plans in a U P dispatch from Helena dated November 28. Details remained incomplete in the brief fragment.
Fred Richardson of Marin County Milk Co received the gold Pasteur Medal for valor during early morning rounds at the milk convention in San Francisco. He soaked burlap sacks with melted ice water to beat out a brush fire feared to become a major conflagration. Fire Chief D L Arnst praised the quick action preventing widespread destruction. The Pasteur Medals were awarded by Frank F Rennie Jr of Richmond VA president of the International Association of Milk Dealers. A Chicago milkman won a silver medal and bronze medals went to milkmen from various cities.
The Trail cafe formerly the Totem cafe opens today in the Andrus hotel building under new management. Manager Mrs. B. Wharton and chef Chas Walker, formerly of the Totem and Canyon Resort, will lead operations. The venue has been renovated in a modern style and invites the public to inspect its facilities. The name honors the Lewis and Clark and Vigilante trails linked to local history.
A 35 foot flag pole was erected on the training school grounds during the past week. Montana Power Company crew handled the erection.
Members of the local DeMolay chapter announce an informal dance at St James guild hall Friday night starting at 9 o clock High school and Normal college couples are invited.
State Commissioner of Labor E. C. Burris reports the federal wage and hours division classifies placer mining in Montana as seasonal employment. Operators are not bound by federal maximum hours rules but must pay at least federal minimum wages.
The Foreign Relations club holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 7 in the Normal college. Clarence Brammer of Martinsdale will lead a discussion on "Problems of the Present War." Townspeople are warmly invited to attend.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet on Thursday November 30 at the home of Mrs. Hans Pedersen.
The Just-A-Mere club will meet at the home of Mrs Garry Johnson on Thursday at 2 o'clock.
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs James in Grant, with unclear verbage about an event or action. Reading lacks concrete dates or outcomes but implies a social or local matter involving a named resident. Further context unreadable due to OCR damage.
Mr and Mrs Harry Haywood of Cherryvale Kan Mr and Mrs W A Shelton of Unionville Mo Dr and Mrs W L Downing of Moulton Iowa and Mr and Mrs F C Moore of Cascade Idaho attended the scene No funeral arrangements were announced today
An open clinic led by T. F. Walsh deputy registrar of motor vehicles and assistants will be part of the Montana Automobile Dealers association two day convention in Butte on December 4 and 5. Walsh will answer questions on title transfers dealers licenses third party claims and other items of dealer interest.
Helena Montana six MSU units faculty members who taught in the 1938 39 year must declare by November 30 if they will join the state teachers retirement system announced by Robert W Harper program supervisor.
The Jamian Fellowship will gather in the St. James guild hall Thursday at 7 30 p m for an evening meeting.
The St James guild will convene for a business session at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Election of officers will be the order of business.
United Press dispatches detail new ore vein at Western Mines near Maiden Montana while water supply drilling continues. Dodge Construction restarts placer work in Round Mountain Nevada after water shortage. Green Camel mine near Silverstar Montana runs a 25 ton mill under T L Johnston and W C Giebel. Maricopa mine near Cave Creek Arizona to operate 25 ton mill 24 hours with overhaul. Tamarack and Custer Consolidated to start 800 ton mill costing about 75000 at Burke Canyon near Tam arack tunnel portal. Hilltop molybdenum deposit found in Bisbee Cochise county. exports restricted by government. Alps gold mine in Rock Creek Montana reopen with road snow removal equipment sought from forest service.
The state insurance commission approved a premium of 2495.50 for an insurance policy on the new chemistry pharmacy building at the State University at Missoula. State Auditor John J. Holmes opposed the claim while BEA Dye chair of the equalization board and State Accountant William Hosking joined other members in approving the policy.
Classified ad offers a five room modern house with two lots and garage in South Dillon for cash. Contact Mrs. H. W. Turner at 703 South Grand Ave Bozeman Montana for details.
The season offers rich picture material from farms and rural activity. Look for cloud formations, sun bursts through trees, and atmospheric effects as leaves fall. Use color film for vivid autumn hues and color filters for black and white to enhance clouds and landscapes. Include close ups of people at work and seasonal crops to capture the spirit of autumn.
An incoherent OCR note references a picnic scene with mentions of speed time and a night snapshot. The readable parts indicate a casual record or diary fragment about events, but no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are present. The fragment lacks coherent details to identify people or actions.
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