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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

5

Executives Meet Tuesday Reported By Town News

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate executives are to meet Tuesday with references to George Hughes of Grant and a town event on Thursday. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Dillon City Notes and Local Appointments

Mrs. H. C. McNinch and Mrs. Tom Scott called in Dillon. Dan and Mrs. Pendergast visited from Jackson. Senator George Montgomery transacted business in Dillon. Evelyn Mikkelson taught in Bozeman schools weekend in Dillon. A daughter born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Buell at Barrett hospital. Baptist Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at the cottage with Miss Clara Plant hosting. Miss Belle Long in charge. James E. Kurtz left for Bozeman after weekend with relatives. W. C. Jones reported Wise River area received precipitation. Shakespeare club discusses first book of plays at Oct 19 meeting. correction issued. Mrs. Florence Roadhouse left for Great Falls Columbus hospital. Frank Rhinell and family guests at William Steele home. pack trip in Blackfoot country planned. AAU Women Council met at Miss Rimel’s. list of members and officers named.

Baptist Ladies Aid Clara Plant Belle Long Frank Rhinell Helmville William Steele

Business and Professional Women's Club Halloween Party

The Business and Professional Women's club staged their annual Hallowe en party Wednesday at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. C. Orr.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Hallowe'en W. C. Orr

Governor Ayers Proclaims October 16 Registration Day

As mandated, Governor Roy E. Ayers officially proclaims October 16 as registration day under the United States selective service act.

Roy E. Ayers United States Selective Service Act

Epworth League elects officers for coming year

The Epworth League elected officers at its last meeting. Officers named include President Boyd Koenig. first vice presidents Alice Davis and Elizabeth Saunders. second vice president Maysel Mallon. third vice president Ruth Koenig and Forrest Long. secretary Avis Underwood. treasurer Lowell Mallon. pianist Grace Knox. reporter Jessie Knox. scrapbook chair Giovannina Cardinale.

Epworth League Boyd Koenig Alice Davis Elizabeth Saunders Maysel Mallon Ruth Koenig Forrest Long Avis Underwood Lowell Mallon Grace Knox Jessie Knox Giovannina Cardinale

Harvest Festival and Bazaar at the Cottage

The Baptist Ladies Aid sponsor a harvest festival bazaar and cafeteria dinner on Saturday October 12 at the cottage. Public invited. Donations requested from Mrs. Frank Bassett Mrs. Robert Frakes Mrs. Mina Perkins or Miss Sally Baker.

Baptist Ladies Aid Frank Bassett Robert Frakes Mina Perkins Sally Baker

Alma Matrons Meet Soon in Alma Society

The Alma Matrons society schedules its next meeting for Monday October 14.

Townsend Club Meeting Set for October 10 at Courthouse

A Townsend club will hold a meeting Thursday October 10 at the courthouse. Members are advised to attend and participate in the agenda.

The Townsend Club

Ellen May Guild Meeting Set for October Thirty-First

The Ellen May guild pledges a meeting on October 31 after scheduling conflicts with other functions. Members are asked to note the date and prepare for the session.

Ellen May Guild

August Vital Statistics: Montana Births Lead Deaths

L. L. Benepe deputy registrar reports Montana births for August at 975 versus 464 deaths. The difference highlights stronger birth rates in the month.

L. L. Benepe Montana

Legion Meeting Scheduled by Beaverhead Post

Beaverhead post of the American Legion will hold a regular meeting on Thursday October 10 as announced Tuesday.

Beaverhead The American Legion

Nancyann Petersen Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Miss Nancyann Petersen marked her sixth birthday with a Thursday party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Pete Petersen. About 30 friends attended for games and refreshments in a pleasant afternoon gathering.

Nancyann Petersen Pete Petersen

Card of Thanks and local notices

Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Mrs Luella Thompson. Name mentions include Mr and Mrs Harry Dingley Gaylord Thompson Shirley Hubbard Phyllis Hubbard Dan Pendergast who bought 320 head of cattle near Bozeman to feed on the Pendergast ranch. Visitors noted include Mr and Mrs Harry Davidson and Mr and Mrs Frank Zgoda of Chateau Mont visiting Mr and Mrs Garry Johnson. Davidson and Johnson families connected.

Luella Thompson Harry Dingley Gaylord Thompson Shirley and Phyllis Hubbard Dan Pendergast Wisdom Bozeman Pendergast Harry Davidson Frank.Zgoda Chateau, Mont Garry Johnson Davidson Johnson

George Engineering Reopens at Old Stand on Montana Street

The George Engineering Company resumes operations at the old stand 88 Montana Street near Warner's offering surveying services. G. V. Elder announces readiness for jobs, inviting client inquiries and project discussions.

George Engineering Company Montana Street Warner’s G. V. Elder

Beavers edged by Butte Central in final minutes

Beaver fumble in the final two minutes cost Central a 7 6 loss to Butte Central in a hard fought Friday night game. Dillon’s defense stalled Butte six times inside the 20 in three quarters while Conger and Graham linked for a late scoring drive and Chapman's interception set up the lateButte Central rally.

Beaver Butte Central Beavers Dillon Butte Central McClaren Oae Mudro Driscoll Butte Chapman Congers Thompson Graham Conger Driscoll Mudre Gallatin County High School Bozeman

Fragmentary Club Roles Mentioned With Officers

The passage lists multiple members and roles within a group, naming Mrs. Holloran, Mrs. Smith Paddock, Mrs. Caster Line, Mrs. Hatton, Mrs. Mary Farrell, Mrs. Loyd, Mrs. Lambert Bliel, and Miss Fay Kirkpatrick among others. It also notes officers besides the president: secretary Miss Fay Kirkpatrick, vice president Mrs. J J. Brown, and treasurer Mrs. Harold Snow.

L.M. ‘Holloran Smith Cc. M. ‘Casterline Fay Kirkpatrick J J. Brown Harold Snow

Democrats to Meet Friday in Beaverhead County

Kenneth Wheat, chairman of the Beaverhead county Democratic central committee, calls a meeting at city hall council chambers Friday night October 11 at 8 o'clock. Candidates, precinct committee men and women, committee members and others will gather to outline plans for the fall campaign.

Kenneth Wheat Beaverhead County Democratic Central Committee City Hall

Reorganization of Dillon Rifle Club Delayed

Dillon Rifle Club delayed its reorganization at Friday night meeting with officers’ election postponed to arrange an indoor range. A committee of Henry Hignight Burnice Farrell and H Seybold to secure an indoor practice space. Last year the group practiced in the county high school basement.

Dillon Rifle Club Henry Hignight Burnice Farrell H. Seybold

Kiwanis Delegates Hear Glasgow Meeting Reports

Dillon Kiwanis Club heard reports from President Jack Barrett Carl Olson and Lester Kurtz on the Glasgow September 1921 district meeting. Delegates described a successful session with outstanding Canadian and American speakers addressing the sessions.

Kiwanis International Glasgow Dillon Club Jack Barrett Carl Olson Lester Kurtz Canada United States

McCarty Burial Held in Victor Mont

Remains of James McCarty were taken to Victor Montana Thursday for interment. Two of his sisters live in Victor. He was found dead in timber above Brown's Lake, likely a heart attack while chopping wood. Riverside club members were hosted by Mrs Verda Proulx and Mrs Etta Pilgrim on Wednesday October 9 at Mrs Ned Saunders home.

James McCarty Victor Mont McCarty Brown's Lake Riverside Club Riverside Country Club Verda Proulx Etta Pilgrim Ned Saunders

Pleads Innocent to Grand Larceny Charge

Pat O'Brien alias Fred LeRoy Mason was bound over to district court after pleading not guilty to grand larceny. Bond set at 1000 dollars for allegedly diverting about 150 dollars from the Wilbur cafe till where he worked as a cook before his disappearance on September 25. He was arrested after returning to collect belongings.

Pat O’brien Fred LeRoy Mason District Court

Teachers Plan Convention Program in Butte

Two Beaverhead county high school faculty members will head section programs at the Montana Education Association district convention in Butte on October 25 26 and 27. Principal Conrad Orr leads the teacher tenure section and Miss Fay Kirkpatrick conducts the journalism section discussion.

Beaverhead County Montana Education Association Butte Conrad Orr Fay Kirkpatrick

St Rose Guild to Meet at Ferko Home Thursday

The St Rose guild will meet Thursday at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs. A J Ferko 323 East Morse Street. Mrs Ferko and Mrs J Dubie will entertain attendees.

St. Rose Guild A. J. Ferko Morse ‘Street Ferko J. Dubie

Butte Ceremony Attended by Tirzah Temple Daughters

Mrs. T E Luebben Mrs. Fred Woodside Mrs. George F Dart Tilda Peterson and Mrs Herman Peterson attended the Tirzah Temple Daughters of the Nile ceremonial in Butte on Tuesday.

T. E. Luebben Fred ‘Woodside George F. Dart Tilda Peterson Herman Peterson Tirzah Temple

Bulldogs Open Fall Practice Amid Schedule Adjustments

The Glasgow squad returns for fall training under new lights. Straugh succeeds Ray Gallant as coach as the team plans opener against Rickd College in Rexburg on Oct 26, with Carroll College on Nov 2 and Montana Mines on Nov 16 at home.

Glasgow Straugh Ray Gallant Montana School of Mines Bulldogs Rickd College Rexburg Idaho Carroll College Montana Mines

Meteor Startles Dillon Resident in Aurora of Fire

Dillon resident A H Krause reported a blue arc light and fiery tail seen near Beaverhead river bridge as he drove toward Dillmont park. Reports reached Bozeman Butte Ennis Belgrade and other towns with some saying it was a meteor others an airplane crash.

Dillon A. HE. Krause Montana Krause Beaverhead River Bridge Beaverhead Valley Dillmont Park Bozeman Butte Ennis Belgrade

Pinochle Club Half-and-Half Meets at Ryburn Home

The Half-and-Half pinochle club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Frank Ryburn's home. Prizes went to Mrs. Norman Giles and Miss Estella Melton, with Mrs. William Welborn earning the consolation. Guests enjoyed refreshments after the games.

Frank Ryburn Norman Giles Estella Melton William Welborn

Royal Neighbors Meet at I O O F Hall This Thursday

The Royal Neighbors will gather Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the I O O F hall. An initiation will be held followed by a social hour. Juveniles meet earlier at 6 30.

I. O. O. F. Hall

Presbyterian Reception At Local Church Parlor

Presbyterian members faculty and student bodies of the Normal college and high school are invited to attend the annual reception and party in the Presbyterian church parlors Friday evening at 8 oclock Students without church affiliation are welcome to attend.

Presbyterian Normal College Presbyterian Church

Juse-a-Mere Club Plans Eight Meetings

The JUSE-A-MERE Club announces a schedule of eight upcoming meetings. Members are invited to attend sessions focusing on community projects, discussions, and social activities.

Beaverhead Calf to Exhibit at Billings Junior Livestock Show

Harry Tash Jr. will exhibit a Hereford calf at the regional Junior Livestock Show in Billings opening October 11. Bred on the W. S. Tash ranch in Grasshopper Valley, the calf was raised as his 4 H club feeding project. Baby beef from Montana Idaho and Wyoming will be judged.

Ior Livestock Show Billings Tash Ranch Grasshopper Valley Harry Montana Idaho Wyoming

License increases cited for sportsmen over seven years

State game department reports a steady rise in licenses issued to sportsmen. In 1933 residents earned 60 980 bird and fish licenses, while 1940 shows 92 645. Resident big game licenses rose from 26 675 to 39 301 in the same period, per James A Weaver state game warden.

State Fish and Game Department James A. Weaver

Divorce Granted to Julia McCoy from Ray mond McCoy

Julia McCoy was granted a decree of divorce Saturday from Raymond McCoy by Judge H. G. Rodgers.

Julia McCoy Raymond McCoy H. G. Rodgers

National Reclamation Association selects Phoenix for 1941 meet

The National Reclamation Association closed its convention at Great Falls with a call for an $85,000,000 irrigation program deemed essential for national defense. Phoenix, Arizona was chosen as the site for the 1941 meeting.

National’reclamation Association Great Falls M National Defense Phoenix Ariz Espskeg

Autumn Go set for Torrey lodge in Birch Creek Canyon

The autumn Go tradition returns on a Thursday at Torrey lodge in Birch Creek Canyon. A 34 year history marks the event with Birch Creek Canyon and Torrey lodge, owned by the Women's Athletic Association, drawing the gathering each season. The first faculty meeting of the year was held Wednesday with committees named and plans unveiled.

Torrey Lodge Birch Creek Canyon Women’s Athletic Association

Highway Officials Plan 1941 Convention in Montana

D A McKinnon state highway engineer said plans are to hold the 1941 meeting of the American Association of State Highway Officials at Glacier Park Montana next May. He noted the conference will focus on national defense highways and related planning.

American Association of State Highway Officials Montana D. A. McKinnon Association Seattle McKinnon Glacier Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

AAD George Hughes Grant H. C. McNinch of Lima City Tom’ Scott Jackson George Montgomery Polaris Evelyn Mikkelson Bozeman Schools Donald Buell Barrett Hospital James E. Kurtz W. C. Jones Wise River Shakespeare Club the Tribune Florence Roadhouse Columbus Hospital Morse Waldorf Alma Harwood American Association of University Women Council Hs Rimel Neil Genevieve Albertson Ruth Grotheer Ernest Luebben Gladys Forester 8. E. Davis Anna Moser D. ‘I. Emerick I. W. Vinsel Myrtle Savidge Jean Bishop Jean Ballard J. A. McCollum W. J. Bierrum T. E. Gilbert Bierrum Albertson B. P. W. Meeting Henry G. Rodgers Vernon H Taylor State-Normal College Epworth League Alma Alma Matron’s Society Legion McK Ieee S Invaders Bulldog Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Normal Democratic Roy E Ayers Roy E. Ayars Cs Cvernr Montana Ayers For Governor Club Meteor Pinochle Club Juse-A-Mere Club Pete Harry Tash, Jr Lewis & Walker
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