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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
5
A Dillon news roundup lists visitors and movers from Twin Bridges Butte Missoula and Jackson including Earl Cantrell and Georgia Metlen. Local residents travel attend events visit relatives move to cities and school assignments.
Mrs Mary Leh of Three Forks and her mother Mrs Robert Fork of Sheridan spent the week end in Dillon visiting her sister Mrs W J Romersa. Leh will teach in Townsend city schools this year. Mr and Mrs William Dunn Jr and two children arrived from Nichola Idaho and will reside in Dillon for the winter as Mr Dunn takes a job at the Dillon Bottling works.
The coal code requires dealers to meet specified rules to avoid a $500 fine. Prices must be filed with provisional authorities and followed. Dealers bidding with churches, schools, or large users must file bids five days before opening. The code aims to ensure fair competition and curb cut-throat methods.
A. A. Simpson, supervisor of the Beaverhead National Forest, returned from northern Idaho where he oversaw several weeks of firefighting in the St. Joe forest. He describes huge fires that swept the area and were brought under control. He and his family will move soon to Lincoln Nebraska to establish temporary headquarters for the federal tree planting project spanning from Canada to Texas.
Federal stamps required with the regular hunting license for anyone over 16 planning to duck hunt this fall are now sold at the Dillon post office for 1 each. Licenses must be brought to the office and the stamp affixed after the applicant fills out a form while the clerk completes the process. Hunters under 16 may obtain a stamp and card for the usual payment though not required by law.
The season's record rainbow trout, weighing 15 pounds and measuring 31 inches, was caught Sunday in the Big Hole River near Dewey by Harry Houston. Houston and Frank Allerton have delivered some of the finest recent catches over the past weeks.
Dr and Mrs R D Curry and Mr and Mrs Dale Tashj and son returned Sunday from a vacation through Idaho Yellowstone park West Yellowstone Grand Tetons and the Teton National park Dr Curry opened his office Monday.
Robert Lee Gordon a Dillon resident for several years took his own life at Great Falls last Wednesday by firing a charge from a 12 gauge shotgun through his chest He is survived by his widow and three daughters.
The siren test Friday morning served to inspect the apparatus for Neil Flaherty state fire marshal who visited Dillon Thursday and Friday and checked several buildings including the State Normal college He plans to return to Dillon in about two weeks Dr Carl B Taylor attended a meeting of optometrists in Butte Sunday
Mrs. F Rogerseam of Lima visited the city yesterday. Mrs. Joseph Cummings of Butte stayed with Miss Norah Connelley. W M Stewart and Oscar Gravely of Dell attended to business Wednesday. Mrs. Laura Judge was appointed election registration agent at Polaris replacing Mrs. Emma Pyle.
Organized groups of families in need will require nursery school care for children under five. Teachers must be trained and available for employment through the county relief department. Further information and application blanks may be secured from the county superintendent.
Carl A Ross, instructor and coach at Drummond high school, was appointed athletic coach by Beaverhead county high school board last Friday and began duties Monday. He is a Montana University graduate in physical education and will also teach in the commercial department.
Herbert Wheat son of Mrs Edna What leaves soon for Missoula to resume studies at the state university. He earned honors on the Grizzley football squad making first team as a freshman and winning a numeral and sweater. A Fuller Paint sign at Standard Lumber & Coal office announces exclusive dealership with the brand. Look for Fuller announcement in Thursday's Messenger.
The Wrickly Pears beat the Tumbleweeds at Dillon County Club in a season opening event. A play off decided the winner and the losers hosted a Dutch lunch afterward for the players and spectators.
The Beaverhead post regular meeting heads to City Hall Thursday evening where commandeer-elect J. C. Wedum and other officers will be installed.
A group of high school students found the couple James Harris and his wife Thursday evening after hours of searching and gave them an enthusiastic charivari as a customary welcome for newlyweds.
William Hubbard aged 14 pleads not guilty in Judea Temet court to a statutory offense against a 4 year old girl. Trial scheduled for next Monday morning at 10 o clock.
Local attendees include Dr F M Poindexter and Rep Joe Metlen at a recent Democratic convention in Elena. Reports indicate a nearly successful meeting. Other items note a Blackfoot death, hospital surgery in Missoula, a Billings birth, and upcoming Royal Neighbors and Juveniles gatherings. Beaverhead news closes with a visit from Wibaux's W A Staudenmeyer to the Diamond O ranch.
Mr and Mrs Herman Peterson returned from Salt Lake and Vandalia Ohio where Peterson placed sixth in Class doubles at the Grand American with a 90 of 100. He was the sole western placer as the winner scored 94. Peterson, a recent Dillon club member, has quickly become a standout, winning the Montana state handicap title.
Miss Dean Bishop Mrs Roy Herndon Miss Mary Innes and Mrs Mildred Thompson with Mrs J W Scott from Armstead traveled to Salmon last Thursday for the dedication exercises of a large monument honoring Lewis and Clark and their expedition including guide Ola Peby who led the party through the Bitterroot to Lewis town. Senator Bo rah Compton White and others spoke while Mrs Scott discussed the Lewis and Clark journey through the region.
Mrs. Robert Wrakes and Mrs. Frank Bassett host the Baptist Aid society Thursday afternoon at the Cottage. Everyone is welcome.
Mrs Harold Murray and Mrs doe Fuller will entertain the St Rose Guild Thursday afternoon at St Rose hall. The card party starts at 2 pm and will be followed by the business session. Miss Isabel Devyte, teaching in the Centennial valley, was brought to Dilton Wednesday for treatment of a fractured ankle suffered last Monday in a riding accident.
The article urges regular eye checks to prevent needless strain from tiny eye muscles. It notes a visit with Dr Uh Th Scarborough at the Animus hotel on Wednesday September 1 and mentions William Tihnish of the Grasshopper section attending to city business Tuesday.
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