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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
5
Dillon residents and visitors flocked through the weekend with Ed Gleed of Lima, Mrs. Jim Gravely, and Miss Nellie McKnight among those noted. Attendees include Dr. L. F. Williams for osteopathic talks, Berg Christensen and family touring Europe, and J. Fred Woodside heading a Beaverhead Thorkelson for Congress club. Local moves include extended store hours, neon signs, and faculty shifts at Helena and Dillon schools.
Mrs. Mary Mojleur was elected to a two year term on the Montana Pioneers society board of trustees at the Helena state meeting. Will Cave of Missoula was chosen president of the society. The group met after a Thursday evening departure for a trip to California, Yellowstone Park, and the Tetons with Frank and Adelaide.
The first meeting of the season convened at Mrs George Farrell's home on Monday evening August 29. Members discussed upcoming events and planned activities for the club year.
The Presbyterian Manse society will meet Thursday at two o'clock at the home of Miss Hazel Conger 305 Railroad Avenue.
The first meeting of the L. D. S. Relief Society will be held at 2 o'clock on Thursday at the chapel. The opening lesson will cover theology.
Miss Isabelle Shewe and Miss Catherine Franklin of Chicago called on Andy Forsyth, 7-L ranch manager, while vacationing at the Centennial valley ranch. Eastern dudes have vacationed at the 7-L ranch this summer.
The Methodist Aid society will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the church parlors by incoming and outgoing officers. Incoming officers are Mrs Earl Crichton president, Mrs Elmer Sage vice president, Mrs Levant Taylor secretary, and Mrs Ed Knox treasurer. Outgoing officers are Mrs Tom DuBois and Mrs Robert Quackenbush.
Lyle C Poole of Menan Idaho and Norma J Cummins of Reichle united in marriage at the Presbyterian manse with Dr Paris E Wells officiating. They will reside in Reichle with friends and relatives in attendance.
Mrs W B Willey Miss Caroline White and others attended a luncheon at the Finlen hotel in Butte Monday in honor of Mrs William H Pouch of New York City national president of the D A R children’s auxiliary The event was hosted by Silver Bow chapter of the D A R.
At the Beav erhead Mining association meeting a committee was named to work with the State Bureau of Mines on a suitable water source for Dillon and to continue geological work on Blacktail creek. A mineral collection committee prepares Beaverhead county exhibits for New York City, San Francisco, and a Chicago display. The new board includes Louis Stahl, A. H. French, William Logan, George R. Metlen and R. By Caswell.
Miss Evelyn Nissen list has returned and is the only clear item besides a heatrola stove sale notice indicating an address in Butte Montana 621 West Diamond.
The wedding of Harold C Hansen of Armstéin and the bride Palm er-0 Dillon was performed by Rev H N Tragitt at St James church. Immediate relatives attended and Mrs Byron Orr and Roy Hansen stood up for the couple. The couple left for a Grand Canyon honeymoon and will reside in Dillon after returning where Mr Palmer works as a barber.
Miss Viola Sweet, a Hureka Montana teacher, was surprised Thursday at her Dillon home on Thomson Avenue by friends including Mrs. Luther Smith, Mary Beth Smith, Lula Shaw, Mrs. Thayer Aley, Mrs. Hubert Smith, Mrs. Thomas Sweet, Mrs. Ed Knox and others. Gifts were given and refreshments served as a pleasant afternoon concluded.
Miss Sylvia Swaim and Jon McCloud wed in a ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev H N Tragitt Jr officiated. The couple, both Fullerton graduates from 1935, will reside in Fullerton as Mr McCloud works for Corcoran Paper after a Nevada Pacific coast honeymoon.
A baby boy was born on August 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor of Melrose at Barrett Hospital.
Judge John Hurley arrived Thursday to personally inspect the Dell area along Big Sheep Creek, the site of ongoing water suit litigation. He presided over the district court hearing held here recently.
The Pheasant reopened Saturday with new managers Norman Wynes and Russell Smith who leased the establishment from Al Groshean. The venue had been closed for a week for cleaning and renovations.
Mrs Philip J May writes from aboard the ship Ocean News clipping notes a return to West Africa aboard the 5.5 Manhattan line. The letter, signed with family details, reflects on notable recognition during the voyage.
Dillon Montana report says Norman Giles, county clerk, increases marriages by carrying his marriage license book under his arm on county tours. He booked four couples on the first trip. Dr and Mrs May former Dillon residents now serving as missionaries in West Africa.
Business and Professional women motored to the Winn cabin on Birch Creek Tuesday for a picnic supper. An open campfire provided the feast while attendees played croquet and target shooting. A committee led by Elizabeth Winn along with Berthana Helen Jacobsen and Nellie oversaw the event.
The column recaps community life in Wisdom and nearby towns including cattle affairs led by James Butch, lumber from Gus Wenger, and local rodeo feats with Bert Gordon on The Outlaw. It notes visits from Lena Staanchfield, Chauncy Brown, and Yellowstone travelers, plus wedding mentions and town development plans in Jackson and Bannack.
The Irion family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of Father Irion. They also acknowledge the music at the funeral performed by Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Wright. Signed by John Irion, W F Irion, Lou Irion, Al Irion, Mrs Walter Bastian, Olive Irion.
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