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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1920
Page
16
A Christmas gift pitch promoting the Columbia Grafonala with Columbia Records feature artists. Highlights the exclusive Non Set Automatic Stop that requires no setup and stops at the program’s end, promising a fresh, ever new gift experience for the family.
The Boy Scouts of Anaconda appeared before their court of honor and passed tests for first and second class along with merit badge achievements. Officials noted the scouts’ alertness and ability to answer challenging questions during the proceedings.
A fragmented report notes W. Boner representing 008 ASRS discusses extending a salmon case to Anaconda. It mentions past successes in Butte and projects sales progress, with optimism the current work will deplete the supply.
Deer Lodge county inmates at the county farm will have Christmas this year if officials can manage. Commissioners ordered new clothes and a cleanup of the building for the event. A special menu is planned and overall comforts arranged, with only two men and no women remaining at the farm.
Mrs. Maury Ryan of Dempsey Creek Montana cousin of James and Robert Montgomery reported to Sidney officials that Robert Montgomery died in England intestate and left unknown heirs James Montgomery had died years earlier in Deer Lodge valley with a wife and three children who moved to Australia and Alberta. The Standard notes Ryan traveled from Race Track to Anaconda to file the inquiry.
Robert Lennington presided at a courthouse meeting to induct James Fitzpatrick and James O’Leary into the Spanish Veterans camp. P. F. Summerhauser was elected commander, Fred Fisher senior vice commander, and James Garvey junior vice commander. Plans for the year included potential programs and social events. The camp voted to move its quarters to a downtown hall.
Anaconda golfers played at the Anaconda Country Club under favorable conditions yesterday December 18. Southern clubs were expected to dominate but local players found skies clear as snow melted and forecasts remained cheerful for golf.
Bonds for Bert Wilson and James Furshong were reduced and both men released from Anaconda county jail on manslaughter charges connected to the death of Sam Dragichovich. Dragichovich’s body was found Tuesday on the highway near Anaconda and investigators linked a car they were riding in to the fatal crash.
A birthday party was held at Miss Laura Wire's Washoe Park home in Anaconda on Friday evening. Guests enjoyed decorated rooms in red and green, games and music, followed by a generous luncheon. The affair was chaperoned by Mrs Wire and MrsFrans Dragion Jun Journal PLANNED. Funeral services for Sam Dragich will be held today at 1 o'clock in Anaconda with Greek Orthodox officiating and Serbian cemetery interment. Nick Dragioh, uncle of the deceased, arrived from Los Angeles for the services.
Home economics pupils from Daly school will display handiwork Wednesday afternoon in the first city exhibit. Parents and friends are invited to view sample work made during the term for Christmas gifts and family use. Miss Dorothy Powell will lead the sewing display and Miss Vera Black will supervise the domestic art pupils who will serve refreshments for a small fee.
Anaconda curlers will start the Tocal Sonspiel with 16 teams vying for prizes. First prize is a silver cup, second prize four pairs of men’s gloves, third prize four medicine caps. Stick pins are offered to the winning team members.
The notice promises two immediate profits by inspecting heating equipment now. It claims repairs and improvements cost more later and that better attention is possible when demand for service is lower. A phone call will reach us with no charge for examination.
The funeral for Samy Dragovionich was held at Mount Carmel Cemetery, with services at P. J. Finnegan Funeral Parlors. The obituary notes a 3 o'clock lunch or procession following the services.
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