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Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

8

Wis­dom area notes and weather relief amid Big Hole storm

Local column reports onWisdom and Big Hole area happenings including mining claims on the Morgan Jones site near the Idaho Montana line, a Wisdom Women’s Club event backing Miss Lilian Stone, a costume dance planned for Oct 22, and storm disruptions. It notes hunters missing, rescues, road closures, and residents returning from Washington and Chicago while several local residents travel or visit family in Dillon, Missoula, and Butte.

Jods Jones Morgan Jones Montana“Idaho Gibbonsville Seattle Los Angeles Fresno Calif Ed Miller Wisdom Women's Club Lilian Stone Ted Woodward Warren Hughes Wise River Fred Hirschy Jackson Wisdom

Golden Wedding Celebration for Fred and Dora Francis

Beaverhead county marks the golden wedding of Fred Francis and Dora Wraton on October 19 at their Darby home. The event featured a cafeteria dinner, family-centered entertainment, music from Helen Jardine and Harve Paddock, readings, songs, and a pantomime recalling 1888.

Beaverhead County Fred Francis Darby Dora Wraton Wisdom Amos Ferris Big Hole Jackson Wise River Francis C. W. Francis Helen Jardine Harve Paddock Wendell Jardine Jo Anne Francis Jack Paddock H. 8S Armitage Ray Willey Jim Paddock Willie Rasmussen Fred’ Francis Don. Francis Reese H.S. Armitage

State University bid for science building delayed

The natural science building contract at the State University in the south was delayed after the low bidder failed to meet union rules. The bid was sent to the Public Works Administration in Omaha for approval, but the state board postponed awarding the contract. Mr and Mrs Earl Cantrell of Dell visited Dillon Saturday.

Natural Science State Univery South Public Works Administration Omaha Federal Fithe Misgoula Union Unine Mrs. Earl Cantrell of Dell Dillon

Golden wedding anniversary noted in local gathering

Music teacher and relatives recall the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Francis with a program including Della and Melba Francis in Their First Duet. The event featured singing, piano, a cake by Miss Bessie Paddock, and gifts of a rocking chair from relatives. Several guests traveled from distant cities to attend.

Della Melba Francis Wallace Francis Ray Willey Fred Francis Individuaas Bessie Paddock H. S. Armitage Reese Armitage Francis Harry Noyes Bremerton Wash Florence Woodworth Long Beach Calif Frank Pendleton Logan Utah George Francis George Armitage Paul Rosenbarger Washington

October Blue Weather and Local Cattle Trades

Cold weather predicted as October’s bright blue skies persist. Guy Gray bought 100 head of fat steers and cows Friday from Norman Nelson Marchesseau Bros and George Pyle. Cattle weighed Sunday at the DL ranch and moved toward Armstead Monday under Dewey Marchesseau and Frank Judges. No hunters reported big game yet.

Guy Gray Norman ‘Nelson Marchesseau ‘Bros Frank Marchesseau George Pyle West Side J. D. Harrison Bob Baldy Mountain United States Mail E. A. Marchesseau O. W. Field E. P. Marchesseau Mary E. Sheppard Norman Nelson Earl Tash Helen Judge Clare Judge Dillon Walter McAndres Bob Hoag Ray Megquier Harrison Ranch Mary Ruth Kelly Betty Harrison George Harrison Rife Bros Medicine Lodge

Beaverhead M E A Local Meets Here

Members of the Beaverhead county local of the Montana Education Association held their first meeting of the school year at the Totem cafe Friday evening. Miss Gladys Forester, president, presided over the dinner meeting. The program featured two musical numbers by Arnold Clair and Ralph McFadden, instructors at the Normal College, and addresses by Dr. Sheldon E. Davis, president of the Normal, and Conrad Orr, county high school principal.

Beaverhead County Montana Education Association Totem Cafe Gladys Forester Arnold Clair Ralph McFadden The Normal College Sheldon E. Davis Normal Conrad Orr County

Hawaii Governor Poindexter Visits Dillon Brothers

Governor Joseph B. Poindexter of Hawaii arrives in Dillon for a family visit with his brothers Dr. F. M. and E. L. Poindexter. He travels from Washington and New York City after talks on territorial matters and plans several days in Montana before trips to Butte Helena and San Francisco.

Joseph B. Poindexter Hawaii Dillon F. M E. L. Poindexter Washington, D. C New York City Washington New York Everton Poindexter Butte Helena San Francisco

Long Growing Season Boosts Montana Crops This Fall

Federal agricultural bureau report says extended Indian summer weather in Montana has favored crop development. Sugar beets lead the benefit with corn and vegetables also thriving this fall.

Montana Federal Agricultural Bureau

Hunters face snow as ducks and deer activity noted

Under cover and made hunting con aiognacratnae difficult in many areas. Most hunters reported an abundance of ducks. Several shotgun artists returned home with a nice bag of teal and mallards. Deer hunting was hampered by snow starting Friday. Only Harvey Sorensen had a deer in hand by Sunday.

Republicans Hold Committee Meetings in Dillon

Republican candidates precinct committeemen and committeewomen met at party headquarters in Dillon. Sam Ditty announced the slate of precinct committees for Nos. 1 through 24 with names and locations. Other officers listed include Bert Megquier vice chairman and T. L. McCracken treasurer along with state committee members.

Dillon Sam Ditty Republican _ central committee Morse Mary W. Schulz Lakeview John ‘Bray Monida William Miller J. M. Nye Lima Lawrence Peterson Agnes Lackey Dell Alva Garr Edna Bimat Waldron W. Boger Clara Opp Red Rock Elmer Gordon Mildred C. Scott Grant Carl C. Hansen June Selway Bert Megquier B. N. Stevenson T. Lee McCracken T. E. Luebben Frank A. Hazelbaker

Marriage of Miss Mabel Colby and Philip M Roberts

Miss Mabel Colby former Dillon training school instructor and Philip M Roberts son of Helena mayor Mr Mrs Albert J Roberts wed in the Church of the Transfiguration New York City on Saturday September 3 Attending were Miss Helen Coughlin Minot North Dakota and William Roberts brother of the groom The couple will reside at 37-20 81st Street Jackson Heights Long Island New York.

Mabel Colby Dillon Training School Philip M. Roberts Albert J. Roberts Helena Church of the Transfiguration New York City Helen Coughlin Minot N. Dak William Roberts 81St Street Jackson Heights Long Island, N. Y

Local Social Notes Include Visiting Families

Mrs. Dowling visited her mother in Butte for several days. A. K. Mecham and daughter visited Mrs. Mecham's parents in Hamilton. N. J. Birrer of Sheridan visited relatives here over the weekend. Walter Bastian and companion were business visitors in Bozeman last Thursday.

Tom Boyce C. E. Miller Jackson Wisdom Mr.Boyce Mr.Miller Hobart Sneed Daly Memorial Hospital Hamilton Will Knudsen Heinie Williams Battlesground Albert Smith Nell Doyle Big Hole Fred Hirschy George Cottrell Mary Shaw Clark Huntley Butte Kenneth Peterson Dillon Janet Smith Stephen Schmitzs Gilbert Schmitz Anaconda H. D. Hendricks John Lovell Tom Murphy Fred. Anderson Walter White Ladies Aid Af. G. ‘Ramsey Mdaho Dan Pendergast George Helming Wigdom Don Anson Harold Capehart Chicago Frank Pendleton Frank Pendleton, Jr Don Francis Missoula Joe Dowling A. K. Mecham

Pilot spots forest fire averts spread near Helena

A Western Air Express pilot on a Helena to Great Falls flight spotted a forest fire between Helena and Great Falls. He circled to locate it and radioed Helena. The Great Falls forestry office dispatched crews to Lewis and Clark forest to fight the blaze.

Helena Great Falls Western Air Express Lewis and Clark

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