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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
6
The State Federation of Women’s Clubs initiates an intensive citizenship and Americanization drive, seeking cooperation from county officials and schools to reach all citizens. The Anaconda Woman’s Club will join once details arrive, stressing patriotism, law, and equal value for the giver.
A notable cast performs The House of Intrigue a mystery romance at the Imperial theater today Pretty Peggy May plays Barbara Prestow admired as a baby Sarah Bernhardt though just 20 Her career began in Covent Garden at age 10 and includes Little Eva in Uncle Tom's Cabin and tours across China Japan India and Egypt Mignon Anderson also appears alongside Tonophy Jefferson Richard Mansfield Julia Marlowe Eve Shannon and other noted actors.
With 146 pins separating them the Butchers top the Wild Cats in the Anaconda tournament league. The Wild Cats hold 2,743 pins as a team and 983 for high game. Lattimer leads the three game bowers with 617, McLean has the 247 individual game mark. Last week's results summarize the standings and performances.
A Tacoma mother’s appeal for information about her missing son Tommy prompted Mayor McCavitt to receive a letter from George W Haas of Manhattan Montana claiming he saw two boys matching the description, heading toward Casper Wyoming. The boy is 16 and had not written for months and the search aims to locate him through Casper.
Drawings list Capron versus Kidd Bender versus Masten Emerson versus Jette Keating versus King M. Martin versus Kelly D Martin versus Morrow. First three games start at 7 p m and the remaining three at 9 p m despite warm weather the Anaconda rinks remain in excellent condition for curling with fans expecting tight contests.
The body of Frank W. Sharp who died in an automobile accident near Redding California will be returned to Anaconda for burial. The body shipped from the coast city should arrive in Anaconda Wednesday or Thursday. An inquest will be held to determine the cause of death. Anaconda residents who knew Sharp were shocked by the news. Funeral arrangements will be made for the arrival of the body and the Anaconda American Legion post will participate in the funeral as Sharp was among those who left Anaconda for the army.
Various notices from Anaconda list meetings for Eastern Star and K of P tonight, weddings, visits by locals from Missoula and Lewistown, and several town residents returning from Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. Also mentions bouquets at Greig's, business card items, and an Eastern Star installation in the evening with a 6:80 banquet for members.
Paris reports new Statistics for all France indicating married persons live longer than single individuals. The data also show that bachelors, old maids, widowers and widows have higher mortality rates than those who are married.
The Washoe smelter will begin firing this morning signaling the end of industrial depression in Anaconda. The workforce will rise by about 200 as rekindling starts, with full smelting delayed at least 10 days and scaled to ore on hand. Shipments will flow as ore is dumped and train crews on the B. A. & P. railroad adjust to increased traffic.
Maude M. Aldrich, addressing four audiences at Presbyterian gatherings, urged moral welfare and social purity. She stressed home, school, church, and community as time-claims, faulting parents for neglect and noting shifts in daily life.
Webster Quickenden returns from Livingston. Chester Eave of Butte visited. Funeral held for William Facer with Rev Glasgow officiating. High school to present cantata Cherry Blossoms directed by Miss Veryl Freyberger. Bogus check cashed at Zimmerman shoe store under alias AW Brant. Miss Bessie Holan and Mia A Farmer of Saltese visiting. Baker of Los Angeles in town on business. Rebekah sewing circle met at Mrs Jim Harris home. fifteen ladies attended and lunch served. Earl Bensch hosted young married group. attended Milwaukee hall dance and Dutch lunch at Roy Michaud home.
The Anaconda Bowling League nears the end of round two with Latimer and Finnegan tied for first at 179 average as Tucker rises to third with 178. The league shows wide gains across the top 18 as total games reach 1,446 and pins 237,822. Lindig holds the high single game at 265 while Coleman tops the high three-game at 610. Old Timers post the high match at 2,691 and Jewelers lead a 60 to 60 score.
Scout Executive Beckman calls a 7 pm meeting for the Boy Scouts in Dalygui. Miss A Aldrich will address the group on "Three Bases and a Home" while a divorce strike in England prompts bar association leaders to urge jurists to join in protest for tougher laws aiming to curb collusion.
The Daly gym hosts a fast contest as the School of Mines meets the Anaconda Bankers in a key season test. Teams draw from lists of top players. selections may introduce new faces. Referee Dr Heal to oversee the game. Hoquiam names William Thompson, 25, as the youngest police chief after a conviction toppled his predecessor.
Notice published in Anaconda Montana details registration closure for the municipal primary to be held by March 20 1922. It states the books close February 2 1922 and allows voters to register at the county clerk's courthouse or with a deputy registrar as provided by law. OTTO J JENSEN is ex officio county clerk and J C Harrington secretary. Anaconda Mont December 28 1921.
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