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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1934

Page

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Training School Opens Monday for Local Pupils

Training school resumes Monday with 434 pupils enrolled across primary and upper grades. Staff includes 13 classroom teachers plus principals and supervisor of training Charles Henry. New and continuing faculty noted, with Miss Anne Feley and Miss Selma Herr earning advanced degrees this summer.

Rane Agin Mire Sarah D. Black Smelich Ottilie. Brauer Gonraphy Mether QO. Sucherass Melisa Minger Anne C. Feley Bert Showt Margant Hollensteiner Nettie Hind Keindergarten Chace Forrester Selha Herr Mary L. Lines Alice C. Olmsted Charles Vlenry Marygan Teachers’ College Columbia University New York

Dillon Rainbow Girls elect officers in Dillon

In the Dillon assembly of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls Dorothy Graves was elected worthy advisor and Hilga Anderson associate worthy advisor at the meeting held last week in the Masonic hall. Mona Harding Charity Eloise Olmsted Hope and Evelynne Tash Faith named for officer roles. A public installation is set for Sept. 26. Henry Seifken of Grant attended to business matters in the city last week.

Assembly Order of the Rainbow Dorothy Graves Masonic Hall Hilga Anderson Mona Harding Charity Eloise Olmsted Hope Evelynne Tash Faith Henry’ Seifken Grant

Registration deadline set for Friday ahead of November election

Clerk Albert Baker announces closing registration for the general election on Friday. Voters who did not vote in the last general election must register to cast ballots, with Dillon residents asked to register at the clerk and recorder office and outside precinct agents serving rural districts. Criteria include one year in the state and thirty days in the county. Potential voters may register now if they qualify before the November 6 election.

Albert Baker Dillon and Vicinity

Beaverhead Sheep Growers to Meet at Courthouse

Beaverhead County sheepmen are invited to a meeting next Thursday at 2 PM in the courthouse. Bernard Williams, the county agent, will present information on the government purchase of sheep and the county sheep advisory board will be selected. Over 20,000 head are listed for sale, and all county sheepmen are urged to attend.

Bernard Williams

Beaverhead Women Plan Year of Home Demonstrations

Miss Lillian Stone announces Beaverhead county home demonstration program for the coming year. September features Year-round Food Supply, October Your Money's Worth in God, November Cutting Canning and Curry of Beef, April The Winter Cook Book, May What Shall We Hat. Clubs of 10 plus women may form. application blanks from the home demonstrator office.

Beaverhead Lillian Stone Epitim Oorary Club

Republicans to Open Fall Campaign Rally in Dillon

A fall political campaign kickoff will be held Friday evening at Dillon City Hall auditorium beginning at seven. Speakers include Judge George M. Bourquin Republican candidate for the U S Senate and J Ward Crosby Republican candidate for clerk of the supreme court. The pair have drawn enthusiastic crowds at prior stops and will discuss campaign issues.

Dillon City Hall George M. Bourquin United States Senate J. Ward Crosby Supreme Court

Freshmen Parade Led by Color Guard at Local High School

On Friday at 2 PM the freshmen, guided by the color guard and high school band, will march in a parade. Each student may wear any costume representing a character, humorous or serious, chosen freely if approved by the sophomore committee.

Tournament of the autumn series at Dillon Country Club

The second event in the autumn series will be played at Dillon Country Club next Sunday. Men members will be divided into the First National and State Bank teams, captained by Guy Combes and Sam Wilkinson respectively. Team lineups will be announced in Thursdays Messenger. The losers will pay for dinner for the winners after the match.

Dillon Country Club State” Bank Guy Combes Sam Wilkinson

Estate inventory filed in district court for Mrs Bessie Grose

An inventory and appraisement of the late Mrs Bessie Grose’s estate was filed in district court on Friday. Appraisers named were F P Tate Frank Fidler and George Eighorn.

Bessie Grose F. P. Tate Frank Fidler George Eighorn

Federal building site chosen on Idaho and Servnce streets

Official notice from the treasury department confirms Mrs. ik L Poindexter’s five lots at Idaho and Servnce streets are accepted as the site for a new federal building to house the port and forest offices. Construction may begin soon, with plans unavailable until bids are sought. The Poindexter home and other bathhouses will be moved.

Treasury Department Portmasto Flarry WJ Dacen Dillon Pondexter H. D. Pickman A. P F. Graeter Ancrus Forest Service Department Center Street Witk Gethy Treboost Cho Doywu Eartier Jilen Tom ‘War Hen Wan Sne First National Bank Montana Street Kirkpatrick Helena Street J W. Walters Bulding Terry’s

Shortage of hay predicted by veteran cattleman

John Peterson of Horse Praise warns ranchers of a looming countywide hay shortage this winter. He urges cautious feeding and liquidity of surplus, noting cattlemen may struggle to secure forage until spring. He offers to share spare hay with fellow ranchers if available.

Miner Tony Jrench Reports Dillon Mill Plans

Tony Jrench of Argenta says Henderson & Jones are building a mill in Dillon to treat ore from the Groundhog minting claim leased recently from Warren Graeter estate.

Tony Jrench Argenta Dillon Henderson & Jones Warren Graeter

P N G Club entertains members at Schmittroth home

The P N G club was entertained Tuesday evening at eight o clock at the home of Mrs Louis Schmittroth on South Washington street, Mrs Susan Fingling was the associate hostess.

P. N. G. Club Louis Schmittroth South Washington Street Susan Fingling

Baby Girl Born to Balint and Roach Family

A baby girl arrived Thursday, Sept. 6 at Barrett hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Balint Roach.

Mrs. Balint Roach The Barrett Hospital

Presbyterian Church Ladies at Manse to Meet All Day

The ladies of the Manse society will hold an all day session at the church starting at 10 30 a m on Thursday. This will be a two hostess meeting with arrangements to be shared by hosts.

The Presbyterian Church

Popular Dillon Couple Married in Secret Ceremony

Mar and Mrs Emery Smith quietly wed on September 1 in Livingston with Rev Edward Smith officiating. Dora Nelson Smith, a Dillon native and Beaverhead high graduate, previously served as deputy to Albert Baker. Both are prominent local residents and plan to establish a home in Dillon soon.

Mar Emery Smith Livingston Dora Nelson Edward Smith Methodist Church Butte Grace Methodist Church Wesley Nugent Nugent Bide Charles Nelson Dillon Beaverhead County Smith Albert Baker

Kindergarten Opening for Early Entrants Encouraged

Children who turn five by Feb 1 1935 may enter kindergarten this year and those turning six by Feb 1 1985 may join first grade. The entrance age extension allows more children to start now, and all who plan to enter should do so at once. Parents are urged to cooperate.

Veterans Sought as Peace Officers at Fort Peck Reservation

Sheriff James McColhim reports ex-service men are needed on the Fort Peck reservation to serve as peace officers. Applicants must be between 45 and 85 years old and have at least one year of law enforcement experience.

James McColhim Fort Peck Reservation Experiece

Trial of 14 year old Dillon youth continued to district term

The trial of William Hubbard charged with a statutory offense has been continued to the regular term of the district court. No evidence was presented at the hearing in Judge Bennett's court. The case is set for Monday morning.

William Hubbard Dillon District Court Judge. Bennett

Commission Uphheld in Court Decision

Judge Lyman Bennett of the Fifth Judicial district upheld the rights of W. D. Sullivan of Satware Butte William Vga of Anacer Jao and William Steinfrenner of Mit soma as members of the Montana game and fish commission. The men were on the four member body whose appointments were evoked by Governor HW Cooney after a controversy over appointing a state game warden.

Diclena Lyman HH. Bennett Fifth Judicial District W. DP. Sullivan Satware Butte Wiliam Vga Anacer- Jao William Steinfrenner Mitsoma Montana Fich and Game Commission 4 Game Commission Wee HW. Cooney Commission Wirden

Wide Range Sound System Demonstrated at Local Theatre

The Western Electric sound system Wide Range debuted at the Lartwie Theatre Sunday night, delivering unprecedented clarity and fidelity in talking pictures. Audiences noted reduced distortion, distinct voice and instrument presence, and improved musical accuracy, signaling a major advance toward near perfection in film sound.

Lartwie Theatre Dillon

Counterfeiters Arrested in Butte Rooming House

Two men identified as Ray Sullivan and Tim Shea were arrested in a Butte rooming house on counterfeiting charges. Police found moulds metal and three unfinished half dollars in their room. One suspect said he learned the method from a Baying crew member while working in the Big Hole basin this summer.

Ray Sullivan Tim Shea Butte Big Hole

Beaverhead County Agent Seeks Local Horse Sellers

Bernard Williams, county agent, reports inquiries from buyers seeking horses aged 2 to 10 years and weighing 800 to 1200 pounds. Beaverhead ranchers with such stock may arrange sales by contacting the county agent.

Bernard Williams Beaverhead

Judge to Meet in Regular Session with Anniversary Party

Rebekah Judge will meet in regular session Thursday evening at 8 o clock in the I O O F hall. After the meeting an anniversary party will be held with a program and refreshments.

Rebekah

Boy Scouts Hike From Birch Creek To Elkhorn Springs

Lorin Curnutt led three D lon Boy Scouts and their fathers from Birch Creek on a mountain hike to Elkhorn Springs. The group rejoined families and shared a picnic at 4 30 in the afternoon.

Lorin Curnutt D'lon Birch Creek Elkhorn Springs

Mrs George Strub and Sons Return Sunday Evening

Mrs George Strub with her sons Joe and Jimmy returned on Sunday evening according to the readable dash of the local note.

George Strub Joe Jimmy

District Governor Kroman visits Don Rotary Club

Don Rotary Club welcomed District Governor Charles Kroman of Miles City at a Monday meeting at the Metlon hotel. He outlined Rotary International and its Montana clubs, urged club service, and praised the city’s reception and ongoing club activities.

Charles Kroman Miles City Rotary Don Ubonite Rotary International Montana Ehact Cme Masion Dro Reo. Albright Albright Tither Germany Jocal Club Kroman Vist

Former Dillon Woman Wins Painting Honor

A Dillon woman, Mrs Louis Pelser of Dillon, wins a painting honor for murals in Iowa City. The work, reflecting early Iowa history, was previewed last week, boosting Pelser who is renowned in the Midwest and whose cover painting appeared on a national publication.

Dillon Iowa City Iowa Louis Pelser Miluaed Weenink Pelzir Middle West

Fight pictures coming to county venues this week

Chris Mangsen will present Baer Carera fight pictures on a county tour. Shows are set for Jackson Friday, Wisdom Saturday, and Wise River Sunday. A second feature will accompany the program. S.F. Frisn and Rob Envin vee recently returned from a meter trip to Canadian points.

Chris Mangsen WAT Baer-Carera Jackson Wisdom Wise River S.F. Frsin Rob Envin Vee

Esteemed Matron Summoned Beyond

Mrs. Anna Sporich died Saturday evening at Barrett hospital after a heart attack. Born in Austria 89 years ago she came to the United States as a young woman and lived in the Beaverhead valley for 20 years. Her husband Blas Sporich, a well known ranchman, survives with four children. Funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Rose Catholic Church.

Anna Sporich Barrett Hospital Austria Beaverhead Valley Blas Sporich St. Rose’ Catholic Lechner -Cel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aid Wynne Gan Anne Feley Selma Herr State University of Montana Dillon Rainbow Girls Poindexter Property Federal Building Idaho Street John Peterson Ovns Johnny Pete Manse Society Methodist Bernard ‘Williama Hartwig Theatre Diana Rebekah Lodge
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