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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
8
A home remedy touts 214 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or honey and claims rapid relief for chest colds bronchitis hoarseness and winter coughs. It extols Pinex as a concentrated Norwegian pine extract and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind.
Helena December 14 The publicity division of Montana agriculture reports 30 million dollars in projected expenditures for the coming year with 12 million for railroad construction and improvements on three main carriers. Reclamation budgets total 4,294,000 while Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph outlines 4,000,900 in new construction. additional rail and public works push totals toward six million and Cascade County plans two new office buildings at 1,120,000.
A Montana Farmers Union opening meeting at Billings Commercial Club discussed cooperative enterprises education and economic questions. J O O Shea urged organization growth and addressed taxation issues affecting farming while Kinder reported rising membership and new locals. A creamery board update noted leadership changes and retained staff and managers.
Governor Erickson recommends parole releases for G. P. Hunter and George Myers to the state board of pardons and paroles. Hunter, jailed for manslaughter since January 28, 1925, is cited as a model prisoner with petitions for commutation from his home county and Cascade County. Myers, serving a life sentence for second degree murder, is described as an elderly man whose continued confinement serves no purpose. the killing occurred in Cascade County when he discovered his wife with two men.
Lou Fiolliday, former Airedale kennels owner near Corvallis, shows dogs winning prizes in Oregon and California events. Mrs William Hay hosts luncheon for 20 matrons. prizes awarded to Mrs Florente Chaffin, Mrs T f Gine, and Mrs Louis Wolfe. Hamilton visitor speaks at high school on "Sournaliens" before a Serenaville sale opens with Milford and Dean Cobh.
The Philipsburg Fire brigade met at the Firemen's clubrooms. Rod Huffar became president, William Norris vice president, Herman J. Ianes secretary, Dewey Price treasurer, A Bassett fire chief, Wiliam Gregovich assistant fire chief. Trustees named were Roy Neitz Al Bassett and Jack Parrett. A bill on Department Relief association incorporation was discussed.
The Star and Companier Club hosted a Christmas party at the Masonic Temple with Herman Hauck Alex Shoblom on the entertainment committee. Guests signed in received gifts from Santa Claus enjoyed games and a late lunch.
Helena December 14 Moore Livestock Company incorporated with capital stock 175000 of which 6000 subscribed incorporators George F Moore Ralph S and Nellie T Good principal place of business Moore ranch four miles west of Twodot Wheatland county with capital details and founder names.
In Deer Lodge on December 14, an application for a writ of mandate was filed asking Garrison school trustees to appear in district court and reconsider bids for a new school building. The suit claims the board failed to meet as called and did not accept the lowest bid despite two members acting for a majority.
At a large Kwanis meeting in Deer Lodge Rev Father Delane of Anaconda gave a talk on Treland. He spoke of current affairs receiving little attention and of a wide program aimed at economic development and a more prosperous Ireland to be implemented soon.
In Deer Lodge on December 14, the Kiwanis directorate reappointed EB M Pat Keeley as secretary for the coming year at the urging of president-elect Joseph Coleman. The program committee was named with Art G Luedeman as chairman, plus J Maurice Dietrich and E M Keeley.
In a tight final, the Sophomore team defeated the Seniors 8 to 7 to win the inter-class basketball championship at Deer Lodge. The Juniors outplayed the Freshmen 32 to 5 for second place. Deer Lodge Notes report visits by Thomas Hollenback and D I Chamberlain plus local residents Mrs. William Wallace and Mr and Mrs W J Allerton.
Twenty four students will receive diplomas at the December division commencement in the college auditorium. Chancellor Melvin A. Brannon of the University of Montana will deliver the address. The Rev. Parlour will offer invocation and benediction as a musical program by college students unfolds.
The third annual short course for farmers will run at Beaverhead County High School from January 17 to February 25. It aids young men and farmers unable to attend regular sessions with practical agriculture and auto mechanics. Demonstrations lectures and moving picture shows are planned along with guest speakers.
Dillon, Dec. 14 S. PD. Hirschman was elected worshipful master at Dillon lodge No. 16 A F & A M during the annual election. Other officers named include J. W. Rees senior warden J Waller junior warden H J McCaleb treasurer W T Scully secretary Fred R Chapman senior deacon H H Bates junior deacon Dale KR Tash senior steward Ferry R Bower tiler.
Beaverhead County reports record cold as Dillon thermometers plunged to 44 degrees below zero overnight. By 2 pm the temperature had risen to zero with early readings showing 22 below at 6 am. Ranchers in outlying districts, including Grasshopper Valley, logged extreme lows, marking a historic cold spell.
Beaverhead county high school public speaking class forms the Tyro dramatic club to present one act plays before students and the public. Officers: President Kenneth Wheat, vice president Bill Bachus, secretary Vera Burrell, treasurer David Williams, business manager Roscoe Cornell.
The Anaconda chapter elected A. J. Hunthausen as chairman and J. C. Harrington as vice chairman for the coming year. Herman Sommerhauser was named secretary and Miss Mayme Barry treasurer. The civilian relief and home service committees were announced, with praise from Helen Gillette for the recent drive raising 716.30 and plans for a Junior Red Cross in Anaconda.
The Anaconda Knights of Columbus held a memorial service honoring 64 deceased members with a large gathering. Frank Finnegan spoke on Our Order and Its Dead, Professor W. K. Dwyer delivered the eulogy, and choir performances included Lead Kindly Light Rock of Ages and Nearer My God to Thee.
Funeral services for John Nicholas Michalko, longtime Anaconda resident, will be held Friday at St. Peter’s church at 9 a.m. Interment follows at Mount Carmel cemetery. Funeral rites begin with the body moved to the family home from P. J. Finnegan chapel. Son John Michalko, now in California, will attend. The story notes Arizona’s state flower, the sahuaro cactus.
Nig Collins, arrested in Minot after the county treasurer’s office robbery of 100000 dollars, has been released and returned to Plentywood. He was questioned by attorney Con H. Clawson for a surety company. Collins again denies knowledge of the raid.
Twenty prize winning pure Hampshire sheep owned by Mount Haggin Land and Livestock Co of Anaconda returned from the Chicago international livestock show. The flock swept most awards, drawing praise from global livestockmen. Thomas Drummond accompanied the flock and earned the shepherd cup for best fitted and trimmed sheep and ram lambs. Dr. Gardner stayed in the East for business.
At Flint-Thompson alleys last night the Old-Timers won two of three against the Major Hooples. Latti mer led with 235 in a single game and 603 for the series. The Electrics also won two of three from the Kiwanians as Kralich rolled 203 for a game and 550 across the three matches.
Funeral arrangements are set for Clovis Jacques, longtime Anaconda blacksmith, who died at St. Ann's hospital after pneumonia. The service will start at 8 30 a m from the family home at 101 North Cedar street with a requiem high mass at St Pauls church and burial in Mount Carmel cemetery. Daughters Mrs I W Williams of Sacramento and Mrs W T McKelvey of Portland will attend.
School children of Anaconda will have 10 days vacation during the Christmas holidays. The announcement came after the school board meeting Monday night. The break runs from the Friday before Christmas to January 3.
Members of the Anode Independent football squad met at the Montana hotel and sketched ten plans for next season. In their first year in the independent league with Guiders Englewoods and Hubs, the Anodes impressed fans and eyed a stronger 1927 campaign. Captain Rooney was elected. a hockey team was also planned for winter practice and a schedule with independent teams in Butte was to be arranged.
First National film Subway Sadie features Dorothy Mackaill Jack Mulhall and Charles Murray among others. The New York romance follows a store buyer who dreams Paris and a subway guard who is injured foiling their wedding. The tale ends happily with love and sacrifice amid fashion and nightclub scenes.
The Salvation Army set its Christmas kettle on a street corner in Anaconda as a reminder to passers by to donate for the needy. A Salvation Army lassie rang a bell to announce the appeal and urge support for supplies at Christmas time.
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