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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1939

Page

5

Various Visitors and Local Happenings In Dillon

Dillon residents and visitors are seen in a roundup of pleasentries and errands. Notes include friends from Iowa and Milwaukee visiting, a local dentist’s guest list, and travel plans to Seattle Los Angeles San Francisco and coast trips. A marriage license is issued to William Miller and Dorothy Fechter. A local man reports a theft of a 1939 Chrysler coupe. A birth is announced in Helena.

William B. Miller Dorothy Fechter Harrison Phil Lyons Lima

Mrs Collins Tours East and Midwest for Visits and Shopping

Mrs. John Collins left Monday for Boston New York and Washington DC for an extended visit. She will also visit Michigan and Wisconsin on her way home. Mrs. Ruth Kelly and Mrs. W C Orr went to St Paul for the national florists convention and a school of design before heading to Chicago for holiday stock purchases.

John Collins Boston New York Washington, D. C Michigan Wisconsin Ruth Kelly W. C. Orr St. Paul Florists School of Design Chicago

Clark Sentenced For Forgery Is Moved To Deer Lodge

R. E. Clark received a one year state prison sentence for forgery and was transported to Deer Lodge Prison on Thursday by Sheriff Paul Temple.

R. E. Clark Deer Lodge Paul Temple

Mrs Hansen Begins Extended Honolulu Visit

Mrs Agnes Hansen sails for an extended stay in Honolulu with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs L Aldrich. They have been visiting the United States and reside on the islands.

Agnes Hansen Honolulu L. Aldrich United States Islands

Central Montana Highway Association Convention Scheduled

The Central Montana Highway Association will hold its annual convention on September 21 in Great Falls. President Dr. H J McGregor announced the plans.

Central Montana . Highway Association Great Falls H. J. McGregor

Fire destroys straw stack on Roscoe Cornell ranch

A straw stack on the Roscoe Cornell ranch south of Dillon was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin Saturday afternoon. Threshing crew members, returning to work at 1 o clock, acted quickly to move the threshing equipment out of danger.

Roscoe Cornell Dillon

Local Couple Honored at Canyon Resort Dinner

Mr and Mrs Lester Kurtz were guests of honor at a Wednesday dinner party at Canyon Resort. The Warner Food store staff and their spouses formed an 18 person group and presented the couple with a lovely gift.

Lester Kurtz Canyon Resort Warner Food Store Kurtz

Riverside club to meet at Mrs Jardine Rife home

The Riverside home demonstration club meets Friday at 2 PM at Mrs Jardine Rife’s home. Miss McClellan from State College Bozeman will present a demonstration on club meetings and refreshments, with Miss Gladys Tofte, the county home demonstration agent, in charge.

Riverside Home Demonstration Club Jardine Rife McClellan State College Bozeman Gladys Tofte

County treasurers must issue official receipts

Attorney General H. J. Freebourn writes that county treasurers are required to give official receipts for all money collected no matter the source, in a legal opinion to State Examiner W. A. Brown.

H. J. Freebourn W. A. Brown

Narango Sentenced in Lima for Luger Theft

Joe Narango was jailed for 60 days after being convicted of petty larceny in Lima. Justice L. C. Ford ordered the sentence for the theft of a Luger automatic from a tourist’s car in Lima.

Joe Narango L. C. Ford Lima Narango

Anaconda Lawyer Burke F Flick Admitted to Montana Bar

The state supreme court admitted Burke F Flick of Anaconda to the Montana bar on motion by the attorney general's office. Flick, a Georgetown University graduate, will practice law in Anaconda.

The State Supreme Court Burke F. Flick Anaconda Montana Attorney General's Office Flick Georgetown University

Sheriff pair from Idaho meets at Bonneville office

Harry Meppen sheriff of Bonneville county Idaho Falls and W F Manford sheriff of Minidoka county Rupert Idaho transacted business at the sheriff's office last week.

Harry Meppen Bonneville County Idaho Falls W. F. Manford Minnidoka County Rupert Idaho

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at Jen sen Country Home

The Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the country home of Mrs Ingvard Jensen. Mrs Hans C Hansen will assist as hostess for the afternoon.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Ingvard Jensen Hans C. Hansen

Royal Neighbors Meet at Hall Thursday Evening

Royal Neighbors will assemble at the hall at 8 o'clock Thursday evening with juveniles meeting at 6 30. Refreshments and a social hour will follow the meeting.

Beaverhead Resident Sails for New York on Pilsudski

Mrs Walter Carlson of Beaverhead reports she sailed from Denmark on the Polish liner Pilsudski for New York on September 5. The liner is due to dock in New York on September 14 according to relatives.

Walter Carlson Beaverhead Valley Denmark New York

St James Guild Hosts Thursday Meeting at Hall

Members of the St James guild will meet Thursday at 3 0 clock in the guild hall. Mrs D W Paddock and Mrs George Hughes will be hostesses and invite all members to attend if possible.

St. James Guild Guild Hall D. W. Paddock George Hughes

St Rose Guild to Meet at Mrs Fuller Home

The St Rose guild will gather at 700 East Glendale, the residence of Mrs J C Fuller, at 3 o clock Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harold Murray will serve as assistant hostess, marking the first fall meeting.

St. Rose Guild J. C. Fuller Glendale Harold Murray

Just-a-Mere Club Meeting Announcement

Just-a-Mere club will meet at the usual hall on Friday afternoon with members urged to bring projects and reports for a brief session followed by refreshments. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming activities and assign leading roles for a community event.

Just-a-Mere ‘Club

Stahl Gibbons Marriage Announced in Philipsburg

Fern Stahl and Vincent Gibbons were married in Philipsburg on Saturday August 26. Fern is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Stahl Jr and granddaughter of Judge Louis Stahl. Vincent is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Gibbons. They will reside at 28 East Bannack Street Dillon.

Fern Stahl Vincent Gibbons Dillon Philipsburg Gibbons Paul Stahl, Jr Louis Stahl Lewis Beauty School Butte Merle Martin Gibbons Hartwig Theatre East Bannack Street

Beaverhead Residents Visit Idaho Falls Turkey Range Project

A Beaverhead county group traveled to Idaho Falls on Tuesday to inspect Bud Frew’s turkey range project. They studied broad bred range turkeys moved on portable roosts, with four to five hundred birds under Frew’s care. Delegation members included Yescoe Cornell Bernard Williams Ed Gleed William Wyatt Chuck Bailey and Pascal Bimat from Lima Dell and Dillon.

Idaho Falls Beaverhead County Bud Frew Idaho Beaverhead Frew Yescoe Cornell Bernard Williams Dillon Ed Gleed William Wyatt Chuck Bailey Lima Pascal Bimat Dell

County Tax Deed Sale Set For Thursday

Beaverhead county lands acquired by tax deed will be sold at public auction at the front door of the courthouse Thursday morning at 10 o clock in accordance with an order of the board of county commissioners approved at a special session on August 17. Land parcels offered for sale are located throughout the county. No bid will be received unless it is equal to 90 percent of the appraised value. Albert S. Baker, county clerk and recorder, announced.

Beaverhead County Board of County Commissioners Albert S. Baker

Army Air Corps openings listed at March and Hamilton Fields

Word from Nick F. Hertges recruiting officer in Butte announces open positions in the U S Army Air Corps at March Field and Hamilton Field in California. Interested individuals are urged to apply.

Nick F. Hertges U. S. Army Butte Air Corps March Field Calif Hamilton Field

Patrol Tests Repeat Offenders For License Review

The state highway patrol begun testing 170 motorists with two or more convictions. Tests include eyesight, a driving tryout, and a traffic rules quiz. Those who fail may have licenses revoked after a recommendation to the highway commission. Repeat offenders will face future testing and appeals rights.

Lou Boedecker Boedecker State Highway Commission

New Highway Safety Device Tested By State

A new road safety appliance designed by Douglas Stemple of Greenough is being tested by the state highway department. It uses a rubber tube on hills and curves to trigger a red flashing light on the opposite side, warning approaching drivers to stay right. Costs about 100 dollars per set and operates on batteries with a timer to control flash duration.

State Highway Department Douglas Stemple Greenough D. A. McKinnon

Double Idaho wedding tied by Judge Opp at clerk’s office

Judge George Opp officiated two marriages in the clerk of court’s office in Poca Tello Idaho. The couples were Clay E. Hall wed Grace Dutton and Raymond D. Henday wed Irma Marie Smith.

Pocatello, Idaho George Opp Clerk of Court Clay E. Hall Grace Dutton Raymond D. Henday Irma Marie Smith

Dog Lost Dell Retriever Missing in Chesapeake

A Chesapeake retriever named Dell is lost. A reward is offered by RB M Barrett.

Dell M. Barrett

Attorney General rules aid for ward Indians under welfare act

Attorney General H. J. Freebourn holds ward Indians eligible for public welfare relief at the cost of the state with counties not required to reimburse the state as with other citizens. The ruling was written for County Attorney R.1.

H. J. Freebourn

Legion Ranks Form Again After a Month of Inactivity

Beaverhead post of the American Legion restarts its fall activities with a regular post meeting. The Mining district convention is planned for October here, and Montana delegates will attend the national convention in Chicago September 25 to 28 led by George M. Gosman. T. E. Gilbert and C. A. Bechler will also attend with others. The gathering is billed as the most significant veterans meeting since the organization began 21 years ago.

Beaverhead Chicago Montana George M. Gosman T. E. Gilbert C. A. Bechler

Elks Lodge Plans Fall Activities and Anniversary

Dillon Elks Lodge No. 1554 outlined a fall slate at a regular meeting. A October 28 anniversary, initiation of a new class, and refreshments are planned. Upcoming events include an Elks ball on New Year’s Eve and notes from the state convention and drum and bugle corps reports.

Dillon Elks Lodge Elks Dillon Lodge William Lloyd Ed Johnson Livingston Kenneth Wheat

Butte Mayor Charles Hauswirth Aims for Montana Governor

Charles A. Hauswirth Republican mayor of Butte and publisher of the Eye-Opener declares his candidacy for Montana governor next year. He becomes the first to throw his hat into the political ring.

Charles A. Hauswirth Butte Montana Hauswirth

Western Air Express pilot flies Salt Lake City to Helena in record time

Ray Ellinghouse piloted a Western Air Express survey plane from Salt Lake City to Helena covering 450 miles in two hours and 20 minutes, aided by a strong tailwind. The unusually rapid flight marked one of the fastest trips between the two cities.

Helena Mont U.P Ray Ellinghouse Western Air Express Salt Lake City

Four Million Seals Amid Christmas Seals Campaign

Four million anti tuberculosis seals have been received for the annual Christmas Seals campaign in Butte Montana. The item notes the large shipment and ongoing fundraising effort to combat tuberculosis nationwide.

Butte Mont U.P

Montana Pharmacists to Meet in Missoula Convention

Missoula Montana September 6 Preparations are under way for the state convention of the Montana Pharmaceutical association on September 25 and 26 Feature of the conclave will be dedication of the 300000 science building to house chemistry and pharmacy departments of Montana State University.

Missoula Mont U.P Montana Pharmaceutical Association Montana State University

New hatchery to raise trout near Kalispell Montana

Kalispell Montana September 6 The national park service will build a trout hatchery near here to raise Cutthroat Loch Leven Rainbow and eastern brook trout at a rate of about 500000 annually PWA contributed 16000 for land 40000 for buildings WPA provided 35000 for labor and the project is funded for construction.

Kalispell Mont U.P Loch Leven National Park Service PWA WPA

Montana library extension to reach rural readers

Butte August 30 U P Mrs Anna belle Edinger projects a state library extension service to provide reading material for 58 percent of Montana not readily accessible. Books and periodicals will be distributed from Butte Great Falls Billings Kalispell Glasgow or Miles City.

Butte Mont U.P Montana Annabelle Edinger WPA Professional Services Great Falls Billings Kalispell Glasgow Miles City

Water testing to curb contamination threat in two communities

H B Foote state health water and sewage engineer tests supplies at Drummond and Basin where domestic water comes from shallow wells. He plans to locate alternative sources to reduce contamination risk.

State Board of Health Drummond and Basin Foote

Survey of Chromite Deposits Under National Emergency Law

Topographers and geologists under Paul T. Allsman of the U S Bureau of Mines survey chromite deposits in Dean Montana. The work follows new legislation enabling search for minerals deemed essential during national emergencies when supplies could be embargoed.

Mineral Division U. S. Bureau of Mines

Son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson

Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson welcomed a son Saturday at Barrett Hospital, adding a new member to their family.

Charles Johnson The Barrett Hospital

Magazine subscription agent wanted in Montana region

Wanted representative to handle magazine subscription interests in Dil lon, Mont and vicinity. Earn a portion of hundreds of dollars spent each fall and winter. Oldest agency in U S. Guaranteed lowest rates on all periodicals domestic and foreign. Instructions and equipment free. Start a growing permanent business in part or full time, adaptable for shut ins. Moore-Cottrell, Inc Naples Road North Cohoeton, N.

Dillon Mont U. S Moore-Cottrell, Inc Naples Road North Cohoeton

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