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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

5

Local residents visit Dillon through the week

Several individuals from Bannack, Jackson, Horse Prairie, Monida, Alder, Sheridan, Sheep Creek basin, Stone Creek, Alder, Grant, Melrose, Missoula, Virginia City, Lakeview, and other nearby areas were seen in Dillon this week. The social circuit included shopping trips, visits to the Legion, and a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Miss Helen Bulger on Orr Street.

Theta Helen Bulger Orr Street

Dillon Residents and Visitors Feed Local Gossip

A string of social notes from Dillon records visits and travels of residents and guests. Names include Mrs George Ditty, Mrs Frank Marchesseau, Mr and Mrs Walter Paddock, Mr and Mrs W E Stinson, Ed Cushing, Commissioner Marti Jackson, Noel Jackson, R E Foster, P J O Brien, George Clemon, H N Kinch, William Herman estate decree, and several others visiting from Idaho, Twin Bridges, Missoula, Helena, Alder, and Argets.

Local notes from Dillon area and beyond

A H French of Argenta recovers after a Thursday accident leaving him with a broken leg while getting out timber. Hugh Turner of Bannack travels to Rochester Minnesota for medical treatment after suffering a rodeo injury to his leg at Melrose on July 4, 1930. Amos and Andy fans learn the show now airs at 9 PM per James McCollum and the Lochries of Butte. Elkhorn springs gains a hotter water flow as an improved hot spring is discovered. Judge George Opp marries Lester Coles of Rigby Idaho and Verle Ione Tracy of Acon at the courthouse with both sets of parents present. Mr. and Mrs. Moore McKinley depart for Seattle after visiting the Roe home, escorting Miss June Roe who plans a several-week coast visit.

A. H. French Argenta Hugh Turner Bannack Dillon Rochester Minn Melrose

Car theft suspects traced after Missoula spillover chase

Undersheriff Carl Hartwig investigates a case involving two young men who allegedly stole a coupe in Missoula, abandoned a second vehicle near Dillon, and headed south toward Idaho. They may be turned over to federal officers. Local residents Ed McCurley and others were noted in town and nearby.

Henneberry Carl Hartwig Missoula Idaho Falls Department’ of Justice

Desmond Family Returns From Greybull Visit

Mrs. Annabel Desmond returns from Greybull Wyoming with daughter Mrs. Howard Flitner and son John who will stay several weeks in Dillon. They were driven to Dillon by Mr. Flitner who left the next day.

Annabel Desmond Greybull Wyoming Howard Flitner John Dillon Flitner

Doctor travels to Montana for osteopathic convention

Dr. A. H. McFarland left Sunday for Lewistown Montana to attend the Montana State Osteopathic convention and pursue advanced clinic work on hay fever sinus and asthma under Dr. Leach. He expects to return at week’s end.

A. H. McFarland Lewistown Mont Montana Leach McFarland

Social bridge events hosted by prominent local ladies

A week of charming social gatherings is hosted by Mrs. Anson Baxter, Mrs. Francis Tonrey, Mrs. A Henneberry, and Mrs. Frank Paul at Mrs. Tonrey’s home. Bridge dinners were held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, a bridge luncheon took place Wednesday afternoon, and a second luncheon is planned for Thursday afternoon.

Anson Baxter Francis Tonrey A. ©. Henneberry Frank Paul Tonrey

Beaverhead DAR Meeting Set With Columbus Paper

Beaverhead Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meets Tuesday October 18 at 8 PM at Mrs. A L Anderson’s home with Mrs. J E Morse as hostess. Mrs. Anderson will present a paper on Columbus.

Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution A. L. Anderson J. E. Morse Anderson Clark Anderson Columbus

Wednesday Bridge Club Opens Season at Dart Home

The first meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club for the season was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. George F. Dart.

George F. Dart

Probate Admits Henry Thompson Will in District Court

The will of the late Henry Thompson was admitted to probate in the district court. Appraisers named include Em ery, Keller, Charles Burden and Henry Fitter.

Henry Thompson Emery, Keller Charles Burden Henry Fitter

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Helps Coughs

Mothers rely on Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease croupy coughs stuffy colds and troublesome night coughs for children. The remedy is trusted by thousands and often provides quick relief for young patients.

Foley

Marriage Announcement for Miss Helen Hoffman and Kinneth Wheat

Mrs Mayme Hoffman announced the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Miss Helen Hoffman to Kinneth Wheat during a Friday party. Helen Hoffman, a Dillon High School graduate with college work at Bozeman, and Wheat, Montana State College graduate and eldest son of Mr and Mrs Earl Wheat, were the focus of the event. A shower for the bride elect followed on Saturday at Miss Beryl Scully's home.

Marrriage Mayme Hoffman Helen Hoffman Earl Wheat Hoffman Bery] Scully

Placer mining display draws strong interest at Sugar Bowl cafe

A Sugar Bowl cafe window exhibit recreates old time placer mining gear including a tocker, gravel, water barrel, dipper and frying pan with nuggets from the Frying Pan basin. The display shows the enduring lure of gold and the region’s pioneer mining heritage.

Sugar Bowl

Return From Coast Trip Delights Travel Party

Mrs. W. I. Cashmore Mrs. Mose Smyth Mrs. George Banks and Howard Cashmore returned Friday evening from a coast trip. Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Cashmore visited friends in Seattle while Mrs. Smyth called on friends in Tacoma. They report a very delightful trip.

W. I. Cashmore Mose Smyth George Banks Howard Cashmore Banks Mrs. Cashmore Seattle Smyth Tacoma

Ellen May guild meets at Mrs Williams home

The Ellen May guild will be entertained Thursday October 8 by Mrs Bernard Williams and Mrs Jardine Rife at the home of Mrs Williams on Normal street.

Ellen May Guild Bernard Williams Jardine Rife Williams Normal Street

Lima Constable Escorts Man To Serve Sixty Day Jail Sentence

Constable Fred Kamps of Lima brought Emery Jones to Dillon last Wednesday to serve a sixty day sentence in the county jail. Jones was charged with driving a car while under the influence of liquor.

Fred Kamps Lima Emery Jones Dillon Ford Jones

Marriage License Issued to Harrington and Koch

A marriage license was issued Wednesday afternoon to Emmett Harrington and Gladys Koch of Butte. The couple were united by Rev. F X Lechner of St Rose church.

Emmett Harrington Gladys Koch Butte F. X. Lechner St. Rose Church

Armitare sues Robbers couple over water case

The new law firm of Rodgers and Collins filed in district court last Thursday a lawsuit by W. A. Armitare against J. H. and Nellie Robbers concerning a water case.

Rodgers & Collins District Court W. A. Armitare

Feeder Lamb Exchange Moves to Idaho and Los Angeles Markets

Sam Ditty bought 3 000 feeder lambs in the vicinity at top market prices last week. The livestock will be shipped to Idaho for finishing and then sent to the Los Angeles market.

Sam Ditty Idaho Los Angeles

Oregon State Football honors Frank Little and squad

Described as a hard to stop back, Frank Little received a radio tribute Friday alongside his Oregon State teammates. The squad faces the Trojans of California this afternoon in a key game.

Frank Little Oregon State Trojans Californiia

Martin Waldoh of Buffalo Found Guilty of Job Fraud

Found guilty on a charge of swindling $1 from an unemployed man by promising him a job, Martin Waldoh of Buffalo was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.

Martin Waldoch Buffalo

Hall of Marietta Roller Skater Enjoys Miami Visit

Arthur Hall of Marietta, Ohio, known for roller skating, spent time in Miami with friends and shared tales of the sport and his travels to the city.

Arthur Hall Marietta, C Miami Fila

New Members Sought by Parents Teachers Group

President Hoover’s address at the California Congress of Parents and Teachers emphasizes the Children’s Charter and the duty of families teachers churches and governments to translate plans for healthier safer wiser and happier children into action. The Dillon PTA invites all parents to join and support the effort.

Hoover California Congress of Parents and Teachers Dillon Chas. Henry

Ride delights Twin Bridges orphans from Mrs Emerick

Mrs Edna Emerick treated 23 or 24 children from the Twin Bridges orphanage to a Sunday ride. The youngsters aged 4 to 6 crowded into a car with doors closed as she smiled at their hugs and said she felt like a step ahead of the old lady in the shoe.

Edna Emerick Twin Bridges

Gold ore shipment from Golconda mine to Anaconda

A carload of gold ore from the Golconda mine at Bald mountain was loaded here last week and shipped to Anaconda. The ore was transported by Charles Quick. Roy Jackson and Louis Hoffman operate the property, regarded as a top concern in the district.

Golconda Bald Mountain Anaconda Charles Quick Roy Jackson Louis Hoffman

George Featherly Ill in Butte

George R. Featherly is receiving medical attention in Butte this week. He has been in failing health for the past year and his many friends here hope the treatment advised will respond.

George R. Featherly Butte

Mrs Rodgers Honored at Luncheon for New City Arriver

Mrs H G Rodgers, recently arrived in the city, was hosted by Mrs John Collins, Mrs T F Mow Fadden and Mrs W E Stephenson at a Tuesday luncheon at the country home of Mrs Peter J Peterson. The event gathered local acquaintances and welcomed the newcomer.

John Collins T. F. Mow Fadden W. E. ‘Stephenson Peter J. Peterson H. G. Rodgers

Women's Missionary Society Meets Thursday at Mrs Rum baugh's

The Women's Missionary society of the Methodist church will hold a 3 o'clock Thursday meeting at Mrs S H Rumbaughs home. The lesson topic is What Is Happening to Home Missions. All members and friends are cordially invited.

W.M Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church S. H. Rumbaugh

Ea es by Tat HENS epi gE ERY

A fragmentary OCR note mentions names and events, detailing local names and places with unclear context. The readable parts point to a small community news item and brief notices without a clear single story or outcome.

T Ea Es Hens

Rotary officials visit Twin Bridges meeting

Dillon Rotary club president Bridges O A Bergeson and secretary T E Gilbert attended a Twin Bridges Rotary gathering last Wednesday. They spoke on the district governor's address from the district convention of presidents and secretaries held last summer.

Bridges O. A. "Bergeson T. E. Gilbert Dillon Rotary Club Twin Bridges

Banks Observe Columbus Day Holiday in Dillon

On Monday October 12 1931 legal holiday Columbus Day, the First National Bank and the State Bank and Trust Company of Dillon will be closed for business. The holiday was designated by Montana legislature years ago.

First National Bank State Bank & Trust Company of Dillon State of Montana

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