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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
9
Earle Tucker reports the Elks lodge plans a highly exclusive New Year’s dance for members and guests with written invitations required. The third annual Elks dance of the season will feature a top orchestra and new electrical effects, with invitations mailed yesterday.
Postwar comedy drama features William Boyd and Mary Astor with Louis Wolheim as Top Sergeant Peter McGaffney. The story follows a rich private and a hard boiled sergeant as unlikely buddies in a string of humorous adventures amid light war backdrop.
A scarlet fever case was reported to the city health officer from 212 West Third Street. Street Commissioner McCavitt ordered quarantine of the residence immediately after the report.
Pete Sladich was given a 30 day suspended sentence for disturbance in the justice court of E. J. Henriod after appearing for trial yesterday.
Anaconda post office shipped 62 000 packages during the Christmas rush with 12 000 insured, postal clerks estimate five uninsured for every insured. Postmaster Phil Daniels says 1927 was the busiest year ever, extra help released, and regular service resumed with C O D deliveries and near normal train mail flow.
The fire department rushed to 209 East Fourth Street yesterday at 12 30 PM for a chimney that had overheated. No damages were reported and it marked the first call during the holiday season.
Notice announces a public tax sale at 2:00 p m on January 18 1928 in front of the county treasurer s office at the Deer Lodge county courthouse for all delinquent taxes due with interest penalties and costs A complete delinquent list is on file for public inspection W G Dougherty County Treasurer Anaconda Mont Dec 28 1927 Adv Sir Robert Baden Powell mentioned as a possible Nobel Peace Prize recipient next year.
Local notices list Pythian Sisters gathering, A O H meeting at 7 30, sales ads from Sawedwood and Kelly company, lost money, charity events, card party at St. Paul school and various residents visiting in Anaconda during Christmas holidays. Includes church services and lodge installations.
The Salvation Army ended its Christmas activities with a program and tree at the meeting hall drawing a large turnout. About 150 bags of candy were given to children, each receiving a toy and fruit. On Christmas Eve the Army delivered 51 food baskets to needy families, aided by two trucks from citizens of Anaconda and Salvation Army volunteers.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Ann Leonard, longtime Anaconda resident, is set for today with services at 9:30 from the family home on West Fourth Street and a solemn high mass at St Pauls Church at 10. Burial will follow in the family plot at Hill Cemetery.
Walter J. Dooley, recently back from Regis College in Denver for the holidays, was taken ill with blood poison. He is reported to be improving and getting along quite well.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Manamy, Mr. and Mrs. George Maxey and Miss Betty Maxey, all of Butte, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carter at 405 East Seventh street, Monday.
May McKenzie sued J B Goose as executor of J P Stagg for a note. Court found for the plaintiff awarding 567.10 plus 6 percent interest from Aug 27 1925 totaling 79.10 and costs. Judge George B Winston presided, no jury. Attorneys were T P Stewart for plaintiff and Tra J Stagg and J B C Knight for defense.
The Anaconda family mourns Carmel Di Re Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Carmel Di Re of East Third street died at home last night at 7 15 from spinal meningitis. He was almost three, born Jan 19. He fell ill on Christmas Day and treatment failed. Funeral at P J Finnegan chapel at 3 30 this afternoon with quarantine restricting attendance. Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Martin Atkinson was arrested yesterday by Officer Percin for creating a disturbance at 122 East Park Avenue. It was the first arrest since Christmas Eve, with officers reporting no holiday disturbances.
A sixth period program showcased Anaconda High School musicians with an overhauled orchestra led by Mrs. Cutts featuring Maureen Smith Lillian Swanson Fay Collins Roma Nye Betty Lemmon Grace Clinton Loretta Holmberg and Laura Dean. The Thespians presented a Christmas program praised for all cast and unsung contributors. The Airplane Model League of America gains members with Mr Hazel aiding interested students. Basketball team selections post Christmas feature three all class squads with detailed rosters and honorable mentions.
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