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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1923
Page
8
About 100 Kiwanis Rotary and civic members met at Kandyland to form Livingston Chamber of Commerce. A seven member board was chosen including L. H. Van Dyck Emery Neal J. J. Kaiserman Frank Arnold H. B. Blair W. E. Bennet Walter C. House with Frank Arnold as chairman. Mayors and local figures spoke at the meeting.
An advertisement touts the Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple, steady way to shed fat without health risk. It claims thousands endorse the method and markets the product as a convenient, world widely sold weight loss aid, urging readers to ask their pharmacist for details and price.
Rotary club opened a Wednesday noon juncheon with songs led by C J Benton and piano by Mr Patterson. A guest, J W Bennet Scobey, announced a birthday. an anniversary dinner is planned for Jan 17 at the Hotel Deer Lodge. Kiwanis held its first new year dinner at the same hotel with many members attending and committees named for attendance finance education publicity and more.
Suburban news highlights a well attended Ladies Aid and Altar Society meeting at St. Aloysia hall. Other items include Thursday club at Floral Park with elections and luncheon, Jolly Bight Whist club at Mrs Hauswirth's, and various guilds, bridge and watterbox social gatherings. Madison P T A announces an afternoon meeting for mothers.
Minnie Stefan 36 native of Italy and Meaderville resident for 27 years died at 34 Main Street Meade ville after a brief illness. Wife of Joseph Stefan a Meaderville merchant she is survived by two sons a mother a sister in law a brother in law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Unanimous election of Tippett as assistant superintendent of Trinity M B Sunday school is reported along with promotion day on January 14. Mrs Williams returns from Murray hospital. Trinity Sunday school in Seattle grows to 300 members. Neighbors of Woodcraft plan a tea at Mrs T Conway’s home. Mrs Frank Daniels named chorister of Trinity M E Sunday school. Mrs E Wilcox may be confined at home on West Daly. Mr and Mrs Nelson West reportedly confined to Deaconess hospital. Woodcraft auditing committee meets at Mrs Shads on Main Street. Mount Bethel church cantata draws praise. David Manhire dies at 1429 North Main Street after pneumonia.
A large crowd met Commander Alvin M. Owsley of the American Legion as his Milwaukee Railroad train stopped in Missoula. He spoke briefly during the 10 minute halt while returning home from a Westward trip.
W Kart, formerly an auto salesman, is under arrest on embezzlement charges after telegraphic instructions from Leota. Three Lewistown banks report their annual meeting with Empire director changes. J H Phillips elected to replace E S Smith. Lutheran church reports growth, membership up to 226, debt on the new basement paid. A suit seeks 32428 taxes on production taxes alleged to be misapplied. F W Henkel, ex-manager of Matwillow Stock Company, found not guilty on a selling-age charge. Vocabulary size noted as 425000 words.
The funeral of James M. Higgins president of the First State Bank and a longtime farmer was held Monday at Riverview cemetery with pallbearers including Mrs. William Cochran and several neighbors. Higgins died Saturday morning. later, L. A. Holt was advanced to the bank presidency. A busy day of local notices follows with bank officers elected and community events announced.
Senator-elect Burton Wheeler and Attorney Harry Frank addressed the Thursday noon gathering at the University Club. Wheeler discussed Washington conditions and the Endeveloped movement for Progressive legislation while Frank spoke on Montana developments outside Butte, focusing on copper and coal issues. The talks drew a large, receptive audience.
The Philipsburg State Bank stockholders elected nine directors for 1923 led by George Metcalf and John Rodda. M C Durfee plans to increase stock and move to Philipsburg. The board chose E E Springer as chairman and A L Powers as secretary with Durfee as cashier and C E Herring as assistant cashier. The First State Bank of Philipsburg re elected officers for the year. Local residents and visitors are noted in brief city items including Ballers, Springer and various community appointments.
A will leaves Donovan a fortune on the condition he wed a wife and live happily with her until 1930. By his Aug 14 1923 birthday he must be married to receive 8000 dollars yearly until 1930, with the legacy payable at 31. The article notes Turkey trade figures of about 100 million.
Anaconda reports strong turnout for night courses under supervisor in the Binth Mine district. Bruce Green, manual training instructor, notes rising interest in electrical house wiring, mechanical drawing, and plan reading. Demand for advanced work grows as 24 join mechanical drawing and plan reading. 17 in the drawing class.
Neighbors of Woodcraft installed a new slate of officers after a musical program, cards, and dancing. Officers include Past guardian neighbor Mary Royce, guardian neighbor Margaret McNulty Logan, adviser Addie Zetter, magician Mary Cox, clerk Mary B. McGinty, banker Abbie McNulty, attendant Lucy Thorelin, chaplain Marguerite La Claire, musician Eunice Mecints, outside sentinel Alice Corrigan, inside sentinel Mary Mandien, managers Rose Cox, Bessie Hedge, Fannie Larson, correspondent Katherine Spellman, fag bearer Magdaline Clague.
Esperanza temple No 10 Pythian Sisters of Montana held its annual officers installation at the A C M Coffee Club. New officers include Past Chief Anna Magness, Chief Blanche Smith, E J Alma Hatchett as manager, Louise Engleman M of 8 and C, Katie Smith MF Elizabeth Ainslee protector Mabel Skinner guardian Janne Copinus trustees Jennie Sigter Rosa Kell Ida Hammerstough pianist Mary Jacke Press Katie Smith. A social supper followed with vocal selections by Mrs J V Tescher.
Sheriff Gallagher yesterday established his new home in the residential quarters of the county jail. The rooms have been cleaned and renovated and present a pleasing appearance. Mrs. Gallagher, the sheriff's mother, will make her home there, as well as his sister Mrs. Mar.
Deer Lodge county reports twenty one thousand five hundred sixty six dollars and eighty five cents in warrants issued for December never redeemed. Clerk Jensen notes the road fund leads with twenty thousand seven hundred thirty six dollars and forty three cents uncashed and smaller balances in the general, gas, and bridge funds.
Funeral for the late Mrs Jo Anna Hudson wife of James M Hudson will be held from the family home this morning at 9 30 with services at the Christian church at 11 00 The Rev C W Sorrell will officiate Relatives from out of town attending include Mrs Robert J Johnson Spokane Mrs Brick Prim Mrs Charles Welsner and son Ward of Helena and Mrs D S Burington of Pocatello
Mr and Mrs Daniel Dwyer of West Park Street received many congratulations after the Standard announced their son Robert E Dwyer had been appointed general auditor of the Anaconda Copper Mining company He is a native of Anaconda and the news draws praise The stage schedule resumes Saturday between Legent hotel Butte and Mainstreet garage Anaconda
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