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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
8
Billings Great Western Sugar plant closes 1926 run at 12 21 paying farmers about double last year. 233 276 tons of beets yielded roughly 67 500 000 pounds of sugar. Farmers received 2 127 225 40 in initial payments versus 2 41 955 last year. Run lasted two days longer, with 56 workers on average. Initial payment was 8 50 per ton, 2 above last year.
The Prilipoburg Eastern Star meeting names next year’s officers including Mattie Apple as Matron and Nora Hun as patron. Delegates discuss Christmas plans and local church events. Community members Nick Keseniovich and G W Coffman visit for business and family gatherings as a Christmas program and party are announced.
NDELA LODGE December 16. Apprentices employed by the Milwaukee and Northern Railway company in Deer Lodge shops will begin a part time pay school the first week in January. The plan, approved by the Deer Lodge city schools board, allows four hours of company time for schooling weekly if apprentices spend four hours on their own time. It is the first program of its kind in the state, with future expansions anticipated. The cost will be shared by the district and estate with federal assistance.
Deer Lodge Montana Kiwanis appoints Tom Collina and W L Wilson to a committee planning a high class sale to fund milk purchases for school lunches for rural children. Proceeds aid local school meals.
Deer Lodge group led by Director Hoskina rehearses for the municipal Christmas tree program. The chorus will sing carols and Mozart Gloria, with Carola songs by local school groups under Miss Acker’s supervision.
The Deer Lodge chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic temple this evening to elect officers for the coming year. Attendance is expected to be high due to strong interest.
December 16 reports show the Deer Lodge American Legion preparing a large evening with newly elected officers leading a dinner and a music and boxing program. The same note lists De Molay initiation, visits by Walton Whitworth and others, plus locals Martha Flynn, Miss Dixon, and business visitors C. R. Heath and M. Harris.
Advertising copy for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets touting a safe proven remedy for cold and grip. Mentions The First and Original Cold and Grip Tablet and features the signature of E. W. Grove on the box. Price noted as 80c.
Dillon Bureau reports autumn quarter at Montana State Normal College ends as students depart for Christmas vacation. 24 graduates receive diplomas with most securing teaching positions across Montana. Two graduates hail from Helena and Poison, twelve from north and twelve from south of the state. Normal training school and Beaverhead County High School close for holidays, reopening January 3.
Louis Schmittroth of Dillon described the baking industry in a detailed feature during a Dillon Rotary Club meeting. He outlined the making of a ton of bread and highlighted the sector's processes. Chancellor Melvin A. Brannon spoke on Montana education as commencement at the Normal College unfolded yesterday.
Dillon, Dec. 16 Mrs Hattle Orgill died yesterday at her Lima home where she had lived recently. Interment occurred in Lima Cemetery today. She previously lived in Lima 26 years ago and later in the East. She is survived by a sister Mrs J Kuhn of Lima.
George Guetz and G. C. Wenton were found guilty of stealing coal from a lumber company warehouse. Guetz received 30 days in county jail, Weston 10 days. Local court action reported from Dillon on December 16.
Top bowlers from Anaconda and Deer Lodge will contest a marathon match at Flint Thompson bowling alleys Sunday starting at six. Twelve players from each city were selected to compete, with the event expected to be highly engaging.
The finance minister reported that the number of Hungarian business failures in the last year exceeded the level seen in 250 years, marking a sharp downturn in the economy.
After 29 years, Anaconda's old steam engine at the fire hall fails to function and will be scrapped. Fire Chief Collins proposes replacing the engine and the 13 year old Webb truck with a new motorized unit costing about 10 000 dollars to upgrade to one of the state’s best fire apparatus.
A Bluebird bill presents George Lovett's Concentration mind reading with Georgia Templeton and Elsa J. Brown plus a one act play Good Medicine. Frank Warner Rae Cole perform Two Spots from Kokomo with comedy songs and dancing. The Victoria Trio led by Margaret Mantell offers yodeling harmony singing and comedy impressions.
British forces controlled Lake Erie with a six ship fleet mounting 63 guns, hindering American operations against Canada. The clash shaped control of the lake and impacted regional military actions.
Rex Flour prides itself on a baking test that passes every batch before it bears the Rex Label. The company promises uniform results, refunds purchase price if the flour fails to deliver, and offers free recipe booklets with new creations from the Rex kitchens.
Joe Melvin presents a European Comedy Novelty described as highly meritorious and exceptionally amusing. The program includes a feature titled Senor Dare devil starring Ken Meynard, a rising film sensation praised for its entertaining impact.
The funeral of the late Mrs Anna McDonald of Anaconda will be held at the family home 41 Fine Street Saturday at 8 30 in the morning. A solemn requiem high mass will follow at St Pauls Church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot at Mount Carmel cemetery.
Solemn requiem high mass for the late Mrs Hamily Callan McArdle at St Pauls church at 10 30 this morning. Funeral cortege leaves 610 Maple street at 10 o'clock from the home of her uncle John Callan. Interment follows at Mount Carmel cemetery.
Rita McGreevey aged nearly five, daughter of Mr and Mrs P J McGreevey of 505 Pine Street, died at the family home after a three month illness. Survived by mother, father, two sisters Marie and Hazel and brothers Donald and James. No funeral arrangements made.
Officers for the coming year were elected by Eureka chapter Order of the Eastern Star. New officers include Mrs Engibar Ulrich as worthy matron C H Spengler as worthy patron Mrs Stella Roderick associate matron Mrs Anna K Heagy recording secretary Mrs Mary E Johnson treasurer Mrs Jennie Schlichting conductress Miss Viola Milkwick associate conductress. Installations set for December 27.
Pete Dodey was charged with maintaining a nuisance after an arrest at 206 Cedar Street on Wednesday night. He posted a $150 bond with the city.
Edna Wallace Hopper claims extensive trips to France refine her beauty methods and offers readers her Youth Cream and beauty aids. She markets a two type cream cold and vanishing and promises skin benefits from lemon and strawberry products. A coupon invites a sample tube and a beauty book.
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