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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1920
Page
6
A fragmented report notes a joint hearing on shipping facilities under the traffic department. Representatives from mining smelting and milling sectors discuss needs and proposals for upgraded inland port and rail connections, with Canadian commission officials presiding.
April 25 report states Montana Pioneer Ol company vice president Louis St Kirk has returned to New York after reviewing properties. A rig is on section 18-11-23 Willow Creek field and will spud once casing and supplies arrive for a deep test well. Results will be eagerly watched as sands in the ledger indicate potential light oil.
Roundup April 25 reports another firm entering Roundup as its headquarters. Highland Oil Co Inc has authorized capital of 500000. D A McDonald, an Indiana oil man, leads operations. A rig and casing are shipped, with drilling planned this spring on holdings in Devil's Basin near the Tri City well.
The funeral for C. K. Wyman was conducted at St. James Episcopal Church with Rev. Bennett officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery, and Sheriff Lew Hartsel of Anaconda represented the Montana State Sheriffs' Association placing a large floral star on the casket. The service drew many locals and friends from other cities.
The United States forest service plans 30 wireless radio telephone sets for forest fire fighting in districts 1 and 4 this summer. Twelve sets will be in district 1 covering Northern Idaho and Montana, and twenty-four low powered sets have 35 to 40 mile radii with six at 75 miles. Officials cite wireless telephony as more dependable than land lines when lines burn out during fires.
In Lewistown April 25 voters approve a $100,000 bond issue for water works, plus $400 for bridges, via a special ballot with broad support. Local officials report strong turnout and near unanimity for the measure to fund municipal utilities and related improvements.
Beaverhead county voters defeated most bonds in the April election. The $109,000 permanent roads bonds were rejected except in Dewey where they fared poorly, and the $50,000 county building central heating bond was defeated. Road bonds showed backing in country districts, bucking expectations amid harsh winter and stock losses, while high school dormitory bonds split by precincts.
The entire student body joined the faculty for a progressive dinner with meals at faculty homes and marching crowds. Snow showers linger while spring hopes rise and drilling plans advance for near Dillon with oil men inspecting land and a Frying Pan Canyon well aimed at 2,500 feet. An operetta directing by Van Der Walker and Hateh is set for April 30 to aid Lyceum debts as hay prices rise to 40 dollars a ton and shortages ease with irrigation prospects improving.
Billings Commercial Club forms a rural speakers bureau to aid smaller towns on irrigation agriculture and community life. A $1200 appropriation from the club convention fund will defray expenses for delegates to a stockmen convention. A June 14 campaign aims to raise $150,000 for the Deaconess Hospital completion with the new hospital auxiliary helping. A large Billings post unit plans to attend the Great Falls encampment May 6 and 7 for the 22nd anniversary of Co. A departure for the Philippines. J.B. McDonald alias J.B. Barlow and Jack Perry remain jailed after a raid seized 3s gallons of whiskey and a Canadian-made car. Skeets Underwood released on $500 bail to await April 30 hearing on whiskey transport. Federal and local officers found a boy pouring moonshine and a man by a whiskey still. the man was Dan Reed, jailed, with the boy his son. Internal revenue officers also reported a concealed item in a baby’s crib.
Anaconda Bowling Association members start an individual handicap tournament running five weeks, with 30 gates per entrant and six per week. Finnegan is scratch at 180 average. others receive handicaps up to 30 pins. Ten regular and four special prizes planned, plus prizes for top games. Schedule lists entrants by dates in April and May.
Mrs Louk Dietrich of Mayflower mining dinner stays to improve health. Rara Avis club held a hard times ball April 22 to boost the Baseball fund, with many comical costumes. Rev F A Loshner visited via Butte and conducted services at Sil Rer Star. A 17 year old, Richard Thompson, broke his leg when his pony fell on the way home from school. Postmaster T E Devore confined at home with tonailitic. Mrs Burt Hetzel assisting. T B Knight and Bert Foiles left for Montana City for toad work. Woman's Club to meet April 27 at Mrs W J Alexander's for an excellent program. Rev and Mrs Shafter of Boulder visited Mrs Robert Talng family. James Beamer family and Noble King and Stanley homes guests. Interchurch World Movement session featured Rev Mr Fenton Clyde Park, Rev Mr Humphries Tonobe, Chapman Boatman, Mr Kaworthy Butte. George Irving directed Whitehall counties. Banquet served by the Y Ria Society of the Methodist church. Smelda returned to Ogden after a month with husband at bed factory. Mrs Harry Young left for ranch at Sand Point Idaho. son Clarence to remain until school closes.
Whitehall April 25 The own er board of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church granted a vacation of three months for Rev Spencer his wife and daughter. They will spend part of the time at their old home in Delaware.
Jefferson City Mo a 600 reward is offered for the capture of Jed Ward Adams life term convict who staged a sensational escape from a prison train near Tipton Adams escaped despite manacles and leg shackles Adams had been serving a life term for murder and robbery of a Kansas City gambling resort authorities seek him in connection with the sensational escape and return.
Two BU women at a Nan tasket event opened the bathing season amid ice and snow. Miss Dorothy Robertson and Miss Martha Kellogg joined a chilly plunge at the Alpha Delta Pi house party, shivering but undaunted as they swam in the cold water.
The Anaconda Bowling association closed the 1919-20 season with A C M defeating the Butchers three games. A C M earned season honors with a 663 percentage, 56 points ahead of the Butchers and Teschers who tied for second. Patsy Finnegan led individuals with a 180 average, followed by Sam Davidson LeRoy Patterson and Micklow. Final standings and player averages are listed.
Neva Harrison describes Dicky guarding his henhouse from a hawk or buzzard. Squeedee, the elfin visitor from Joyland, rebukes his shooting and reveals Billy Buzzard is overhead. Squeedee’s magic feather summons the bird to circle above, sparking a turning moment.
A wary Billy Buzzard perched near Squeedee as the boy explains Dicky the turkey cautious about a real for-sure boy. Squeedee jokes Dicky won’t hurt him and wonders about dead chickens in the coop.
Dicky confronts a large bareheaded vulture who mistakes him for harming chickens. Billy Buzzard explains his role cleaning the land of filth with Squeedee, and Dicky realizes his error. They part amicably with Dicky offering future thanks and an alliance.
In Osborne Kansas a month-old baby died after a cat reportedly jumped from the crib and the mother found the child unresponsive in its arms. Darrent Waugh, the infant son of Charles and Mrs. Waugh, was identified as the deceased. The incident prompted concern over pet safety around sleeping infants.
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