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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
8
A funeral was held for a Port Huron veteran of the Spanish American War and Philippine insurrection. Beaver-Nead Post of the American Legion oversaw services at Brundage chapel and burial at Mountain View Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
A community column describes a benefit event for Mr. Turner with a $103 purse and gratitude remarks. It notes visits by I. B. Haviland Jr. and Carl Becker to county seat, hints at future property operations by Graviter brothers, and mentions a revived ghost town and housing needs. It lists local social visits and influenza illness.
A report covers a summer luncheon at Bethany hall with Amy Ero and Mrs. Margaret Halsey Dey Cov ers. New membership, district convention plans for October 1920, and child welfare and relief work are highlighted. Other items include Dr. W W Gloyd named dentist for Sheridan and Ennis veterans, Duncan District Household Club activities, a Pick and Pan drug store show window with oversized produce, and local births and visits in Dillon.
Local reminiscence notes that watermelon patch thefts were once bold but are no longer common among boys. It mentions a shift in interests and hints the Fair Commission plans a lively festival program. Some community members suggest nicknaming them a Board of Levity for their festive spirit.
A Friday session of the Girl Scout community committee at Mrs. W. W. Wahl reports talks by Mrs. Preston Brown on general work and committee heads on transportation to summer camps finance badge awards and community work led by Mrs. Dysert Gowen Mrs. C. J. Hovern elected president for the coming year Delicious refreshments followed by the outgoing committee.
The Little Symphony Orchestra under Miss Frances Robinson is slated for a strong winter season. Rehearsals show rapid progress after reorganization. Personnel will be announced soon with many returning members. Public concerts are planned for the winter months.
John Peterson of Horse Prairie reported a Wednesday ranch fire in which 13 hay stacks were destroyed before control was gained. Each stack held about 20 tons and several exploded as flames spread from stack to stack by flying sparks.
Mr and Mrs Andy Hays and Mrs Carl Knoll visited Dillon Wednesday at the Clyde Penny home. Mrs George Pyle returned from Dillon after attending the fair and visiting John Judge. Mrs Will Pahnish is seriously ill after an operation at Butter hospital. Clare Judge and Leon Beese attended to business in Dillon. Mrs Andy Pyle and daughters visited Argenta Saturday and Mr Pyle joined them for the weekend. Mrs D Y Kannegaard visited friends in Dillon over the weekend. Hollis Harrison was a business visitor in Dillon Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Paddock, married in Butte recently, returned to their ranch home. Mrs Frank Marchesseau visited Dillon Monday.
A brief meditation on morning wellness urges readers to greet the day with a lively healthy body. It contrasts energetic awakening with dragging ache and fatigue to highlight the value of good kidney function in morning vitality.
Acting governor I Frank A Hazelbaker proclaims November 9 to 15 as American Education Week in Montana. The observance is sponsored by the U S Office of Education the American Legion and the National Education Association and calls for broad civic cooperation from parents teachers churches and clubs.
The P. T. A. of District 27 Madison County plans a Saturday 8 pm gathering at Mrs. Elsie Garrison home. A brief business session will precede an evening of card playing.
Orval A. Schmidt reports services Sunday October 11 with Sunday school at 10 am and service at 11 am Luther League at 7 pm. Frank Rife is in town helping at City Drug during a one cent sale. Judge Lyman H. Bennett, after visiting Dillon, leaves for Boulder for a district court session.
Beaverhead post held its first autumn meeting with a brisk turnout. A 7 o'clock banquet preceded a program featuring a Legion canoe trip film by Louis Schmittroth and Roy Forster through Salmon River gorge. The group discussed Armistice day plans, membership drives, and community relief, with delegates reporting on district and state conventions. Engagement announced for Margaret Elizabeth Reece to Ernest Irving Orr.
Dillon football fans await word on left tackle Sartini of Butte Central being ruled ineligible after last Saturday’s game. Coaches from Butte High and Anaconda may protest, though unconfirmed. If Sartini is declared ineligible, Dillon would be awarded the game.
Advertising copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to stop coughs heal inflamed tissues and raise phlegm clearing irritated mucus. Promoted as a natural non opiate formula with pine tar and honey and recommended for sale by Geo. M. Gosman.
A scientific prescription now prescribed by doctors relieves nervousness irritability headaches and low mood in women. It is pleasant to take stimulates without depressing the heart non addictive and widely used in workplaces through physicians.
In the opener the Beaver squad lost as Butte shifted to end runs and cross plays in the second half capitalizing on Beaver fumbles. Shoemaker scored on a right end, O'Donnell broke through center, and Lyons finished with a late pass. Dillon line stood firm on the one yard line in the third quarter. Kent showed promise as a ground gainer, while Beavers struggled with penalties, tackling, and passing.
Kelly reproaches Cohen for taking the larger fish during their dinner. Cohen defends his move and remarks that Kelly got what he wanted by the end. The dialogue highlights a clash over perceived manners and preference.
Siri, longtime crowd favorite, faltered at the gate as his horse reared, producing a rough start in the race and prompting quick action from handlers at the track.
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