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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
8
An attempt by 25 to 30 youths to loot prizes from a hardware store window was thwarted by Probation Officer Henault who arrived as a boy reached through a ventilator and failed to pull a knife from the display. The crowd dispersed, and owners believed the theft would have succeeded with more minutes.
Dec 14 the manual training department of the public School will repair furniture brought to the shop during the next two weeks. The purpose is to encourage repairing home articles and to give practice in making duplicate parts. No charge will be made except for material.
Masons in Deer Lodge elect officers for the year at a session of Valley Chapter No 4 Arch Masons. Re-elected to finance committee were John Coe ingobs War CB Hof.ind and others. Charles F Davis was re elected as of the Masonic Temple association.
Two fir trees donated and brought to Anaconda by Jesse Miller of Gregson canyon are set to become the community Christmas trees at the MacCallum store on East Park avenue. In the Central school building the seventh and eighth graders under Miss Bernice Schuss craft wooden toys for the display, including dolls tables chairs and toy animals, with notable care and variety. The toys are ready for Santa's sub stations around the city and the project reflects strong student interest despite bell-time tool-time discipline challenges.
The Gypsy club and Orioles basketball teams will play tonight in Daly gymnasium. The Gypsies list players including B. Salmonson and I. Hultin with M. Spelman and G. Ulrich in guard positions. Substitutes include D. Kruger F. Tucker and M. Co.
A Washington dispatch reports President Harding has been invited to attend the National Editorial association convention in Missoula next summer. McCormick of Montana and Hutchens of Missoula delivered the invite in person, noting the president would attend if his schedule allows. Additional local notes from Three Forks and nearby areas mention community movements and residents traveling or relocating.
The body of Anna Morony, pioneer of Montana, will be laid to rest in Morony mausoleum at Hillcrest following services in Oakland. Pallbearers include James Bowman J C Hartington Joseph Kelly Harry Gallwey Richard Kilroy Frank Conley Joan Metnerney and Joseph Mulcally of Deer Lodge, with attendees traveling by train from Anaconda Philipsburg and Deer Lodge.
Anaconda and Butte area woke to a surprising spring storm that dropped a fine wet snow at intervals yesterday. Temperatures stayed mild enough for light drifting and the road remained passable. Children cheered as recent skating days ended and communities watched for further weather updates.
Several out of town guests including Louis Meyer of Race Track, H K Ronza of Missoula, Henry Mallory of Dempsey, M Roos of Missoula, Sam Samuels of Balt Lake, Mrs Robert Lindberg of Southern Cross, and Dr C A Johnson with Dr J M Scanland of Warm Springs were in Anaconda. Local items include school board routine business, a new baby at St Ann's hospital, various shopping and advertising notes, a Merit Badge meeting, Ladies Aid events, and Christmas plant and furniture promotions.
Episcopal church Bartlett pastor presided at services for Mrs Julia Long. Organist Mrs Mitchell led hymns as pallbearers including Dr Strain T Wesley Hayes MacRae Sonn W Jamen CJ Avery and BeL attended. The obituary notes the musical selections Shadows Asleep in Jesus and In the Hour of Trial.
In Dingle, E and Dingle faced charges of failure and theft related to fuel from the Ann aconds Coal Company. Justice Prin court found guilt and imposed four fines of 25 dollars each, with terms including jail time. W. M. Fitzpatrick also charged, facing 60 days rent due, serving 30 days. Regular meeting tonight at 8 30 with initiations and lunch led by John Baglin.
The Anaconda and Butte Rotary clubs plan an annual curling match at Butte rinks this Saturday night. If roads are passable, Anaconda will travel by car around 6 pm. if not, a late train will be arranged. A banquet and related events will accompany the match, which pits the Smelter City curlers against Butte.
A damaged note describes Yeomen presenting a token to Arthur Nelson. The event, led by foreman William Bennett, took place amid remarks about three years of sessions with Notles and Ellis. Regular meeting announced tonight for initiations.
The Deer Lodge County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at Anaconda court house to approve and audit numerous bills for the General Fund and Poor Farm. The rolls list salaries for county officials, auditors, and assistants, plus extensive disbursements to suppliers, services, and tax refunds, with the board adjourning at 6 p.m.
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