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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1925
Page
7
The St. Rose guild of Dillon Catholic Ladies prepares for its annual Christmas bazaar to be held tomorrow at the Andrus hotel building. Guests will see hand made items including dolls, quilts, and embroidered pieces, with free tea and wafers served in the afternoon and evening. A dance starts at 9 p.m., and organizers expect a larger turnout than previous years.
In Dillon on December 4, Rev. Carl Knudsen of the Methodist church postpones next Sunday’s sermon Finding God Through Nature to April, replacing Finding God in An Age of Chavos the second in the series. The change follows a request from John Somers, Beaverhead Federal Forestry supervisor.
The sermon event, tied to forest conservation, was postponed at a parish request. The evening service at 7:20 will explore Does Prohibition Prohibit with the minister presenting factual enforcement results rather than propaganda. It is the second of four congregation ballot questions for tonight.
In Dillon on December 4 Judge Rodgers presided as William Pahnish sued Guy J. Carter over race horse ownership. Ranchers were summoned as witnesses. The case was not expected to go to the jury until tomorrow. Also the state case against William Gray for unlawful sale and possession of intoxicating liquor went to the jury, and Della Joseph faced trial on drug possession.
Under coach Bruce Hollister Montana State Normal's basketball squad begins training for the 1926 season with captain Chick Murray leading a largely intact lineup. The team faces a tough January schedule and aims for a victorious year. Local Dillon notes report community visits, administrative meetings, oil firm stockholders, and sorority initiation plus the autumn pledge dance at the dorms.
Washington December 4 The commission on economic theory of highway improvement reports tire wear on macadam roads is 17 times greater than on concrete. The finding was released at the fifth annual conference of the highway research board during a two day session at the National Academy of Sciences.
Commander BE J. Red Cummins announced the fourth district meeting will feature Charles L. Sheridan of Helena as principal speaker. Sheridan will discuss the Montana Florida membership wager, with the larger gain earning 10 acres of land for the winning state. About 80 legionnaires are expected to attend as district officers are elected and a program with refreshments is planned at the Labor Temple on Main Street.
The fourth annual Powell County Poultry show closes with record attendance and strong sales. Judge C A Greenfield of Butte praises the birds as top quality likely to draw Northwest interest. Final prize winners to be announced Saturday after many birds receive ribbons. A boxing bout between Battling McGinty and One-Round O Bayle ends in a draw. Rabbits, guinea pigs and pigeons also draw attention.
In Deer Lodge Floral Chapter No. 46 Eastern Star held a Thursday evening meeting led by past matrons who demonstrated they remain familiar with the order. The program, arranged by the past matrons, was complete and the chairs were occupied by them. A large attendance capped the lodge work with refreshments afterward.
In Deer Lodge the Presbyterian Guild will hold a bazaar at the Hotel Deer Lodge building on Saturday Dec 5 starting at 9 30 in the morning and continuing through the day with a lunch service beginning at 11 30.
Powell Post No. 10 American Legion re elected C. E. Ted Larabie post commander for 1926 at the annual officer election in Deer Lodge. Other officers named include Larry Vidal vice commander Harry Good adjutant G E Whitworth finance officer and Walter Gannon historian Isadore Speck chaplain and Louis Boedecker sergeant at arms.
The Christian church in Deer Lodge will hold a Woman's Day missionary program on Sunday December 6. The order includes Hymn 57 scripture John 12 20 6 26 prayer led by Mrs Johnsen the Rev Burhi Gilpin song and a ladies' quartet a book review Who Will Open the Door for Single by Mrs J Dillon.
Readable fragments describe a living room scene at Marys home with offerings, hymn No. 176, a benediction, and references to family members including Weiher Margaret and Mary, plus Mrs Meyers and Mrs Martin in a domestic setting.
Funeral services for little Miss Norena L. Connick of Garrison daughter of Mr and Mrs B Connick were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev W W McConnell officiating. Many young friends and adults attended the services for their departed playmate. Interment was in Hillcrest cemetery.
Deer Lodge residents report Elks from Anaconda lodge No. 239 will motor to Deer Lodge on Sunday for memorial services for departed Elks, with at least 20 expected to make the trip. Bowling results show Kiwanis five leading the league with two wins in three games as Cooney Hertz topped scorers with 582. Local social and business visitors are listed, including Mrs. EB Parks from St. Paul and Mre. Vic Hendrickson and party in town for the week.
Turkeys sent from Polson to buyers in Washington Idaho and Montana were graded as firsts in most cases Polson creamery received word from an Idaho firm to send as many as possible to this section as the turkeys from here were among the finest bought by them Mr and Mrs EB Cole returned to Polson after weeks away on vacation and hunting trips
An entertainment at the Presbyterian church Sunday aims to raise 140 dollars to cover the yearly assessment on the newly built manse. Miss Velma Mount Joy will read and Mrs. Wilbur Kelly will sing among other acts. The public is invited.
PABLO area resident George Mac Alear, a pioneer Lake county farmer aged 66, was rushed to Polson hospital after morning work. An emergency operation was performed as he suffered stomach hemorrhages. He remains critically ill with little hope for recovery.
Polson Montana December 4 Polson Parent Teacher association will meet December 12 in the high school assembly room A fine program is planned with a parliamentary law demonstration by the class and a health playlet by Mins Mountjoys seventh grade Mise Margaret Thomas will discuss Health From the Standpoint of a Nurse The teachers and parents will each present a viewpoint Mise June Clapton and Mrs Irving Johnson contribute from their perspectives
L B Miller of Rowan visited Polson for Kiwanis, Missoula trip for Missoula Kiwanis entertainment, a new son born to Mr and Mrs J H Winning. L L Marsh returned from Missoula, R R Davis attended Lake County bankers meeting in Rowan. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs C H Lyman's with 60 in attendance, Velma Mountjoy and Beulah Ribee presented readings and humor. Doris Harbert resumed teaching in Missoula schools after Thanksgiving travels in Polson. Leona Kunkel visited Polson then returned to Conrad. Mrs T Clair Williams and children left for Kalispell to visit Blust family. W G Dewey went to Missoula with Mrs Dewey remaining until Friday.
Basin Deputy reports James H Hildebrand a longtime Basin jeweler died at 6 AM after a five week illness beginning with a severe cold and a later pneumonia. Born 1865 in Pennsylvania he moved to Montana about 40 years ago living in Wickes Boulder Basin and Hamilton. Survived by wife Mary Ballard and brothers Warry Youngstown Ohio and Joe Bherron Pa. Funeral plans pending relatives in the East.
Montana railroad commission to appeal to the state supreme court after a district court ruling held its authority to order spur track construction to a coal mine at Roundup void under the Fourteenth amendment. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway opposed the order in Silver Bow County.
Kuan Tung, a Chinese student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, shattered traditions of his race by deciding his wife should enroll in the same electrical engineering course he was studying.
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