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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1939

Page

5

Local residents note visitors births and health updates

Dillon and surrounding areas report social calls and travels as J C Wharton of Wisdom and Mrs George Copp of Sheridan visit. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Sigfried Johnson at Barrett hospital. H H Bramsman recovering from illness. J E McLeod and family announce birth in Fullerton CA. Kathryn Worrell and Florence Whipple visit Missoula health officials with local nurses. The Cranes host Warren Crane from Sunbeam Idaho visiting Dillon.

Sigfried Johnson Dillon Barrett Hospital J. E. McLeod Fullerton, Calif Warren Crane Sunbeam Idaho Clarence Crane Crane Lucky Boy Mine

St James Guild reception for new rector

The St James guild will sponsor an informal reception for Rt Rev Daniels bishop of the diocese of Montana and for Rev W G Lewis and family on Thursday evening at the guild hall. The reception follows the service of institution at the church. Dr W H Stephan will welcome the new rector and Rev Daniels will respond. Mrs Waldron Boger will sing Indian Dawn and The Sunshine of Your Smile. Mrs D A Galt and Mrs Fred Waldorf oversee arrangements for the guild.

St. James R Daniels Montana W. G. Lewis Guild Hall W. H. Stephan Daniels Waldron Boger D. A. Galt Fred. Waldorf Guild

Mrs Caskin Visits Dillon Friends From Twin Bridges

Mrs Catherine Caskin of Twin Bridges visited friends in Dillon Sunday. She has been a patient in a Butte hospital for some time suffering from the effects of a spider bite and is getting around on crutches. She returned to Butte Sunday evening.

Catherine Caskin Twin Bridges Dillon Butte

Dillon club reports on national convention in Kansas City

Members of the B P W club planning to attend the district conference at Butte on October 8 are asked to call secretary Miss Helen Klebba at 321-W before Friday. Miss Gladys Forester, president of the Dillon club, has been asked by state and Butte officers to report on the Kansas City national convention.

B. P. W. Club Butte Helen Klebba Helene ‘Klebba Gladys Forester Dillon Club State and Butte Club Kansas City

Presbyterian students to attend church reception and party

Presbyterian students and faculty of the Normal college and high school will be guests at a reception in the church parlors Friday at eight. Members of the church and congregation are invited to attend and meet the young people. Presbyterian students were guests at dinners in church homes last Sunday.

Presbyterian Normal College Presbyterian College

Mrs. Marie Holter Honored at Teacher Shower

About 30 teachers gathered Saturday evening at the homes of Miss Ottilie Brauer and Miss Faye Kirkpatrick to honor Mrs. Marie Roger Holter. The group hemmed linens and wrote favorite recipes as she received an electric toaster and serving tray.

Marie Roger Holter Ottilie Brauer Faye Kirkpatrick

Marriage Announced for Jane Stallings and S E Johnson

Miss Jane Stallings daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Stallings Bannack and S E Johnson son of Mr and Mrs S E Johnson Iowa were married Sunday at 4 o clock in Salmon Idaho. The bride a Beaverhead county high school graduate attended the State Normal college. They will reside in Bannack where Mr Johnson works in mining.

Jane Stallings C. W. Stallings Bannack S. E. Johnson Iowa Salmon Idaho Beaverhead County State Normal College Johnson

Counties Owe State Welfare Share Reports

Montana counties owe the state welfare department 145243 dollars as their share of old age assistance aid to dependent children and aid to the needy blind since March 1. Since last March the counties have reimbursed 149584 dollars to apply on their welfare costs.

Montana State Welfare Department Welfare Board

Runaway accident injuries man at Selway ranch scene

Dan McLeod lies in Barrett hospital with severe head lacerations and body bruises after a team of horses drawing a lumber load bolted at the Selway ranch near Dillon last Friday morning. He was thrown to the ground in the mishap.

Dan McLeod Barrett Hospital Selway Ranch Dillon McLeod

Epidemic Meningitis Case Reported in Content

The state board of health listed one meningitis case from Content in Phillips county, the first in several months. Mumps led, with 14 new cases reported across the area.

State Board of Health Phillips County

Ruark Receives 30 Day Sentence For Petty Larceny

R. B. Ruark drew a 30 day sentence in justice court on a charge of petty larceny. He was charged with the theft of clothing from a rooming house.

James Trelford R. B. Ruark Justice Court

B P W MEETING CALLED FOR MONDAY EVENING

A special meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club is scheduled Monday at 8 p.m. at the Celena Mares apartment. Members are urged to attend.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Celena Mares

Twins Born at Barrett Hospital In Dillon

A boy and a girl were born Monday at Barrett hospital to Mr and Mrs Patrick Coy of Dillon.

The Barrett Hospital Patrick Coy Dillon

Junior Auxiliary Meeting by Elfreda Paddock Home

Friday evening the Junior Auxiliary will meet at 7 o clock at the home of Miss Elfreda Paddock for a local gathering.

Elfreda Paddock

Montana cash balance and investments rise in Sept

Montana's cash balance reached 7 402 778 dollars on September 1 up from 5 297 449 a year earlier per State Auditor John J. Holmes. State funds invested totaled 18 098 107 dollars on September 1 compared with 18 047 727 the prior year. Bonded indebtedness had increased slightly.

Montana John J. Holmes

New Books Review Highlights Global Themes

A selection of recent titles covers Asia the USSR and Argentina with works by Maurice Collis Harry Timbres Alexander Weddell and Agnes Rothery. The reviews praise authentic perspective on Burma Soviet Russia Argentina and Norway noting cultural insight modernization and practical education as key traits.

Maurice ‘Collis Asia Burma Utopia Harry and Rebecca Timbres Soviet Russia Russia Argentina Alexander Wilbourne Weddell South America Norway Agnes Rothery Scandinavia

Dillon Camera Club Welcomes Hollywood Expert

Fred Dunham of Hollywood, cinematographer and assistant director, spoke at a well attended Dillon Camera Club meeting about still and amateur movie photography. The discussion covered a broad range of topics as part of a grazing film project for the U.S. Forest Service. Also present were Ches ter Jackson and others from a government filming party and the Missoula forestry office.

Dillon Camera Club Fred Dunham Hollywood Calif United States Forest Service Dunham Charles McDonald Washington, D. C Chester Jackson Missoula

College pool announces autumn recreational swim periods

The Normal college pool sets open periods during autumn quarter for recreation. Women may swim Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00, Fridays 4:00 to 5:00, Tuesdays 7:30 to 8:30. Men swim Fridays 3:00 to 4:00 and Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30.

Normal College

Legionnaires Return From Chicago Meet

George M. Gosman Montana department commander and C. A. Bechler Beaverhead post commander returned from Chicago where they attended the national American Legion convention Bechler served as an alternate delegate Dr F M Poindexter of Dillon remained in the east to attend the world series in Cincinnati

George M. Gosman American Legion of

American Legion Auxiliary Members Attend Butte Meeting

Mrs D V Paddock Mrs Paul Temple and Mrs F G Lyon members of the local American Legion Auxiliary traveled to Butte yesterday for a regular meeting of their 8 and 40 Petit Salon at Mrs Bion Hall home with Mrs Ann Smithers as co host. The next gathering is set for the first Tuesday in November at the home of Mrs Jeanette Bacon in Butte.

D.V. Paddock Paul Temple F. G. Lyon American Legion Auxiliary Butte Bion Hall Ann Smithers Jeanette Bacon

Wedding of Campbell and Miss Campbell at Armstead

Attendants included William Hartwig and Frances Campbell sister of the groom. After the ceremony a breakfast at Armstead greeted bridal party members. The groom, son of J. N. Campbell, Beaverhead County High School graduate, works at a local Texaco station. Bride, Dillon resident, worked in Dr Curry’s office. The couple will reside in Dillon.

William ‘Hartwig Frances Campbell Armstead J. N. Campbell Beaverhead County Texaco

Beaverhead County Federation Meets at Wisdom for War Prevention Talk

The Beaverhead County Federation of Women's clubs gathers Saturday at Wisdom church at 10 with Mrs. W. C. Jones presiding. Former Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin will speak on The Prevention of War, plus talks on New Horizons, reports by local nurses and agents, and a noon luncheon. Planning for the state federation biennial in Dillon in June is on the agenda.

Beaverhead County Jeanette Rankin Montana New Horizons H. S. Munsigbrod State Federation of Women’s Clubs Margaret Holloran Beaverhead Gladys Tofte Wisdom Women's Club Dillon Shakespeare Club Wise River Women’s Club Hostess Club Wisden State Federation Dillon

Jackson Couple United In Marriage

Henry L. Wenger of Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Jules Wenger and Miss Agnes Hughes of Jackson formerly of Shelby were united in marriage last evening at the Dillon Country clubhouse. Rev Paris H E Wells of the Presbyterian church officiated in the presence of relatives. A wedding supper was served by Mr and Mrs John Wenger with attendants Mr and Mrs Toke Contway of the city. The couple will reside on the Wenger ranch in the Big Hole basin.

Henry L. Wenger Jackson Jules Wenger Agnes Hughes Shelby Dillon Country Clubhouse Paris HE. Wells Presbyterian Church John Wenger Toke Contway Wenger Ranch Big Hole Basin

Brownie Patrols Organized Wednesday

The first Brownie meetings of the year were held Wednesday afternoon at the primary and Bagley school buildings. Thirty girls from third and fourth grades formed two patrols to be led by Mrs Carroll Guidicl Miss Helen Doyle Mrs Clifford Carroll and Mrs Don Nelson, with more enrollments expected. Meetings continue weekly after school on Wednesdays.

Bagley Car) Guidicl Helen Doyle Clifford Carrol Don Nelson

Sniping Action Drives 1940 Legion Post Enlistees

Beaverhead post leaders led by Cliff Mather in Minneapolis launched a drive to recruit 1940 members for the post. The Foreign Relations Committee already includes members across Connecticut Florida Colorado Idaho and Washington. At the next monthly meeting they will report on the Chicago national convention with Department Commander George M Gosman and others present.

Beaverhead Cliff Mather Minneapolis Mather Foreign Relations Committee Connecticut Florida Colorado Idaho Washington Buck Post Chicago George M. Gosman C. A. Bechler F. Pt Poindexter

Orion dual design low cost home showcased by Western Homes

The Orion is a two-floor, dual plan low cost home featured by Western Homes Foundation and listed in the national plan service. Plan A offers utility rooms instead of a basement with 14 100 cubic feet while Plan B adds a third bedroom and six rooms with 16 850 cubic feet.

Western Homes Foundation Orion National Plan Service

Liquor Board Grants New Fund For State Profits

The state liquor board announced an additional $100,000 available to state funds during a meeting last week. The total dividends declared reach $910,000, according to officials.

Board administrator Wass oversees state funds

The board, led by administrator L. MM. A. Wass, directed funds to the state treasurer for teachers and other purposes including liquor stores.

L. MM. A. Wass

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