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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

5

Visitors and locals drop in for weekend in city

R Marchesseault a visitor from Grant Friday. H Rash of Monida spent Thursday in the city. Mrs J W Kinney motored to Butte Wednesday. Representative Joe Metlen came down from Horse Prairie Friday. Joe Innes has left for Bozeman to enter Montana State College. W D Brandenberg and Bud Peter from Lima were visitors Saturday. James McCollum arrived Monday evening from West Yellowstone. Dan Tovey Sr from Logan Utah to visit his son W D Tovey. Lon A Lindsay John Shaffer and J F Harrison of Dell spent the weekend in the city. Peter H Anderson of Alder was a guest at the Metlen hotel Friday evening. Wilber Squires and Ed Simons left Sunday to enter the state university at Missoula. Mrs Lawrence Hanson of Butte spend ing the week at the F E Foote home.

Wilber Squires Ed Simons State University At Missoula

Montage of Dillon Visitors and Local Births

Dillon residents host visitors from Dell Alder Grant Wise River and Idaho Falls while local families report births and hospital updates. A Barrett hospital tally notes three new arrivals as Mrs Guidici and Mr Rolfe welcome daughters and a son is born to Mr and Mrs Rolfe and others.

Bridge Club Scores Tallied Across A Week

Monday evening saw ten tables in play with Mrs. Clark Anderson high scorer and Miss Mary Innes lowest. Tuesday nine tables followed with Mrs. T B Luebben high and Mrs. F H Bimrose low. Wednesday eight tables produced Miss Clara Plant high and Mrs. Warren Selner low.

Clark Anderson Mary Innes T. B. ‘Luebben F. H. ‘Bimrose Clara Plant Warren Selner

Forgery defendant Jack Neal sentenced with parole

Jack Neal pleaded guilty to forgery before Judge H G Rodgers in district court and was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. His prior good character and family ties led to parole from the bench while his partner Emil Borgenson fled Saturday night, influencing the judge's decision.

H. G. Rodgers Jack Neal Emil Borgenson

Regular DeMolay Officers Elected at Beaverhead Meeting

Beaverhead Order of DeMolay held a regular election of officers on Wednesday evening. Elected were William Bates M C Emer Anderson S C James Kurtz J C Fred Elmose S D George Christensen J D John Christensen S C Robert Bidstrup J C Robert rw chaplain Herbert Wheat marshal Tex Kellner S B Leonard Hansen sentinel.

Beaverhead Order of DeMolay William Bates M. C Emer Anderson S. C James Kurtz J. C Fred Elmose S. D George Christensen J. D John Christensen Robert Bidstrup Robert Rw Herbert Wheat Tex Kellner S. B Leonard Hansen Sentinel

Snodgrass Pleads Not Guilty in Lottery Ticket Case

Charles Snodgrass was arraigned before United States Commissioner F. A. Hazelbaker on charges of selling tickets for a Mexican lottery under government investigation. He pleaded not guilty and posted bonds of 1000 dollars. Authorities indicate 27 additional defendants have been indicted in the state.

Charles Snodgrass United States F. A. Hazelbaker

Fire damages awning at Eliel store likely due to cigarette

A fire Thursday evening damaged an awning at the Eliel store. The blaze was quickly extinguished by the fire department, with investigators noting a lighted cigarette stub as the probable cause.

Eliel

Gas barrel stolen from Shell bulk station in Montana

Thieves broke into the Shell Oil bulk station operated by Montana Auto Supply Thursday night and took a barrel of gas. Detectives report no other items were stolen and describe the incident as a simple burglary.

Shell Oil Company Montana Auto Supply Company

Beaverhead Beats Madison in Baseball Tilt Falls 10-7

In a Wednesday game, Beaverhead county team lost to Madison county 10 to 7 as the match swung on late innings.

Beaverhead County Madison County

Marriage ceremonies in Idaho Falls and Pocatello

In a Thursday afternoon ceremony Judge H G Rodgers presided over the marriage of Martin Jo Watts and Ada Henderson of Pocatello. Friday morning Judge Opp officiated at the marriage of Lawrence Wheeler and Nellie Dalton of Idaho Falls.

Opp H. G. Rodgers Martin Jo. Watts Ada Henderson Pocatello Lawrence Wheeler Nellie Dalton Idaho Falls

A A U Women Meet at Luebben Home

The American Association of University Women will hold a regular meeting Monday evening September 28 at 8 oclock at Mrs Himest Luebben home. All members urged to attend and eligible guests invited. College graduates unsure of eligibility should contact Miss Anne Feley or Mrs Howard Morse of the membership committee.

American Association of University Himest Luebben Anne Feley Howard Morse

Wise River student wins second in Red Cross poster contest

Albert Aiken, a ten year old sixth grade pupil at Wise River school, earned second prize in Class B of the Montana Red Cross poster contest held last spring. A $4 check will be presented by Miss Gladys Gary, superintendent of schools. The Wise River Women's club sponsored the district contest.

Albert Aiken Wise River Montana Department of the Red Cross Gladys Gary Wise River Women’s Club

Dillon Students Head to State University in Missoula

Mr and Mrs Roy Herndon moved to Missoula last Sunday with their daughter Jane who entered the state university. Other students leaving from Dillon to attend the university were Miss Georgia Matlen Wilber Squires and Ed Simons.

Roy Herndon Missoula Jane The State University Dillon University Miss Georgia Metlen Wilber Squires Ed Simons

Armstead Neighbors Club Plans Sixth Birthday Party

The Armstead Neighbors' club met at Mrs. Taylor Bradley's home on Sept. 10 and decided to host a birthday party for the club's sixth anniversary, continuing the annual birth day celebrations.

Armstead Taylor Bradley

Luncheon for Visiting Daughters at Mrs Thomas Home

Mrs C P Thomas hosted a luncheon at 1 30 PM Friday for her daughters Miss Clea Thomas and Mrs Frank Gnagey who are visiting at the Thomas home.

C. P. Thomas Clea Thomas Frank Gnagey Thomas Home

Baby Boy Born to Dell Couple on Saturday

Mr and Mrs Emmett S Buttner of Dell welcomed a baby boy born Saturday Sept 19 at Mrs Connelleys home. Miss Jean Ballard left for Missoula to attend the state university. Local residents from several towns visited or attended the county fair including R D Boone Henry Fitter Herb Arnold Frank Pendleton C W Brown Mrs Otto Schulz and son Leon ard William Brownfield W G Hellis Walter Ellinghouse Angus McKay Ida and Carl Pahnish George Clemow and daughter Mary. Miss Clemow will resume studies at the University of Washington.

Emmett S. Buttner Dell George Clemow Mary Big Hole Basin Miss Clemow University of Washington

Beaverhead Fair Showcases Local Products And Exhibits

The Beaverhead fair features gold and precious stone displays, early mining scenes, and needlework exhibits. Local businesses showcase merchandise while live animal pens include pheasants, a baby buffalo, elk, mountain lion, and other wildlife. Animals, livestock, and poultry fill the pavilion as stores adjust hours and the Beaverhead high school band enhances the event.

Sage Creek Lbeaverhead Auto Sales Dillon Furniture T. EE Luebben Paddock & Tyro Montana Mercantile MecCaleb’s City Baking Co Standard Lumber & Coal Co Cash Meat ,Market Union Electric Co Electric Shop Montana Auto Supply Co Westwood Confectionery Sewell, Market Eliels Beaverhead Lumber Co Bond Grocery Butte Jack Carney Montana Beaverhead High School L. A. Gregory

Beaverhead High School paper returns with new editor

The Beaver published this semester at the Tribune shop with Isabel Doyle as editor and Frank Tyre as business manager. The Beaver earned third place in a national Columbia University contest and other honors from Quill and Scroll. Miss Fay Kirkpatrick returns as sponsor.

The Beaver Beaverhead County Tribune Isabel Doyle Frank Tyre the Beaver Columbia University Quill and Scroll Fay Kirkpatrick

Insect Survey Starts for Pine Beetle Project

A four man crew began an insect control survey in the Ruby section on Friday to outline a district for next year's pine beetle project. Glen Smith assistant regional forester arrived from Missoula on official business.

Dillon Ruby Glen Smith Missoula

Married in Butte Spedden and Stinson Obtain License

A marriage license was issued on Friday in Butte to Ivan E. Spedden and Dora Stinson, two well known local residents. The groom works in trucking between Dillon and Butte and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stinson.

Butte Ivan E. Spedden Dora Stinson Dillon W. E. Stinson

Hamilton Watch On Exhibit From Byrd Antarctic Flight

On display at Selner's is a Hamilton watch that accompanied Commander Byrd on the Antarctic expedition. Four Hamilton timepieces tracked the actual South Pole flight, marking the historic journey with precise timing.

Selner’s Byrd South Pole

Men and Sheep Metaphor Reflects Market Fear

A fragmented passage discusses men mourning missed selling opportunities and compares herd behavior to a leader guiding others. It warns that doubt and herd mentality cause risk aversion, implying future meaning for those who acted when selling seemed safe.

Shower Honors Mrs. James Morrison At Stinson Home

Mrs. Bob Morrison and Mrs. Frank Lasich hosted a Friday afternoon shower for Mrs. James Morrison a recent bride at the W. E. Stinson residence. Guests enjoyed a social afternoon and presented many beautiful and practical gifts.

Bob Morrison Frank Lasich James Morrison W. E. Stinson

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. Marchesseault Grant Rash Monida City Joe Metlen Horse Prairie Joe. Innes Bozeman Montana State College W. D. Brandenberg Bud Peter‘gon Lima James McCollum West Yellowstone Dan Tovey, Sr Logan Utah W. D. Tovey Lon A. Lindsay John Shaffer J. F. Harrison Peter H. Anderson Alder Lawrence Hanson Lucille Butts F. E. Foote Lewistown Havre Telephoni Apex Marcus Stauduhar Robert. Watt Carlos Horn Fred Gilbert GW. Dowits of Wisdom Andrus Hotel Emily Sherman Frank O’keefe Phil Nye F. P. Blair of Warren Hughes Horace Chesbro Idaho Falls J. L. Waldemar al. Waldemar Martin Jackson Charles Metzel Albert Metzel Etta Metzel Frank Birrer Ivo Blaine Cochrane A. J. Faust Warren Dufur Baby Points Washington Dorothy Hildreth Isabell Doyle Centennial Valley C. C. Newman Metlen Block J. R. Scott Great Falls Judson Brundage Lakeview Archie Gray Los Angeles Joe Browne John Gelhaus Bert McMenomey Marjorie Stevenson Billings Eastern Montana Normal College Anna Patterson B. N. Stevenson James Doyle Brekfast J. W. Carney Doc Stork Barrett Hospital Carl Guidici RB. Rolfe A. Som DE Molays Shadow Ranch Buck Jones Son of India Ramon Novarro Orient Conrad Nagel Madge Evans Ivan Lebedeff Betty Compson Genevieve Tobin A. A. A. W. Meeting Jean Ballard R. D. Boone and Henry Fitter Herb Arnold Wonida Frank Pendleton C. W. Brown Otto Schulz Leonard Sheridan Harry E. Miller William Brownfield W. G. Hellis Andrus Walter Ellinghouse of Angus McKay Ida and Carl Pahnish Grasshopper Walle Alten Beaverhead Fair Stoker R. F. Pecini
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