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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
5
Butte buzzes with visitors from Livingston Great Falls Helena and Dillon on business shopping and social errands. Numerous locals register at hotels planning Christmas purchases while an auction at Gold Hill Norwegian Lutheran church Copper and Alaska offers items and refreshments tonight.
Basin Creek will close for the rest of the winter due to deep snow on Roosevelt drive making regular attendance impossible. Superintendent Doug Jose announced after a parent petition urging suspension until spring. The board also considers taxes, rural teaching practicum, and use of the high school gym by the School of Mines.
The Carmina Season or the Mountaineer releases tomorrow as an eight page issue. It will feature a substantial section of sensible literature and include photographic illustrations of the Butte high school football team and members of the school athletic club.
At a Helena board meeting June 20 to 25, Baptists plan a state wide summer gathering for youth. Delegations from each church will attend a tent city assembly with Rev Dr. Finn Curry and other leaders guiding religious education lectures, recreation, and popular evening talks.
Juana Mexico hosts a bustling gathering as crowds from all walks converge at the race course and local venues. The event features new drinks, lively betting, and a festive atmosphere, with attendees and officials signaling strong turnout amid ongoing political tensions.
The tax apportionment treasurer lists district numbers and maintenance levies for special improvement districts. It notes per cent charges and assessment details tied to the city tax role, outlining in person collection and district maintenance bearings.
The first of a series of pavite dances by Bliver Bow was held at the bulla night with a large crowd in attendance. The Cavern orchestra provided music which was appreciated by dancers while the new entertainment committee under Harry Grimen charged the event.
Tomorrow is the final day to pay the last installment of 1920 federal income taxes. Payments may be made at the Butte internal revenue office in the federal building.
The Butte film exchange was designated as distributing point for a National moving pictures exhibit in Montana. Charles Koerner presided at the Northwestern meeting held at the Phoenix hotel, where plans for Pirat National features and exhibition logistics were discussed, with Beattie of the Northwestern organization present.
The article notes potential for a large state chemical plant to boost Montana’s chemical industry. It describes a focus on education and exploration, with students visiting various local plants and receiving lectures from state industry experts, highlighting practical training and state-supported study at the Bozeman college.
The sodality of St Marys Church and the married womens sodality stage a parcel Post sale and Chris bazaar at St Marys hall tonight and tomorrow night. The event aims to draw parishioners and friends from across the city with wrapped parcels ready for mailing and a fortune telling booth as a special attraction. Refreshments will be served both evenings.
Federal agent Ben Holter located a 150 gallon whiskey still near Warm Springs. The cone sealed device was hidden in an abandoned mine tunnel and represents the largest seizure since national prohibition began.
Mrs. R. E. McHugh of Philipsburg shopped in Butte during a business visit. Miss G. Fredrickson of Salt Lake City registered at the Thornton while in town. A red meat roast lunch was served at 11 today and St. Mark's bazaar opened at 7 South Montana. Local social notes include Red Men and Pocahontas night at Gregson on Saturday and G. C. Moore visiting from Harlowton for business. J. B. Craver and CB. Allen on NP business in Butte. First Baptist ladies bazaar set for Thursday in the Daly Bank building. Butte Good Government Club meets tonight at 8 at the Y.M.C.A. Building. Minor railroad washouts near Clark's Forks Idaho caused a delay, repaired by evening.
The Butte postoffice plans to hire extra holiday help to ease unemployment. Postmaster Phil C. Goodwin said carriers will be required. four communications were received urging action at the Butte office yesterday.
Monroe School defeats Junior High 7 to 6 at Clark Field to win the grammar school title. Alexis catches a forward pass for Monroe to set up the decisive touchdown.
A theft occurred at Albert Doull drug store at 364 North Main Street where an assorted perfume collection valued around 20 dollars was stolen. Officials believe the robbers were youths.
A naturalist recalls a duel between garden spiders with two foot wide webs. Spider No. 2 defeats Spider No. 1, enmeshes a leg, and feasts as the victor secures the kill. The piece also notes the Great Western Railway’s fastest trains reach about 78.5 miles per hour.
Paramount's Enchantment at the Rialto features a recreated theater for a Marion Davies episode with a Petruchio scene from The Taming of the Shrew. The film includes Ethel Davies and family in a birthday party aboard a richly detailed stage and orchestra setting.
The ladies of Conception Paris at 120 North Main Street will serve lunch for three days starting Thursday. From 11:30 in the afternoon and evening on Thursday and Friday, lunch will be offered. Saturday lunch runs from 11:80 to 6:30, followed by a substantial dinner. Proceeds benefit the society. Mr. F. Stetson of Armour Packing, Butte, is promoted to the Portland branch and will leave this week.
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