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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1923
Page
16
Independence Day observance in Anaconda drew visitors from across Montana and Canada. Many stayed a few days or weeks for social events and reunions with local residents and out of town guests including families from Butte Great Falls Sheridan and Deer Lodge.
A lively camping outing occurred last Tuesday and Wednesday at Branscombe camp on Foster creek. Guests included Mr and Mrs Whitney Gill Mr and Mrs Larry Higbee and Misses Maribel Spelman Marie Lewis Cassie Bresnahan Ruth Willits Elizabeth Lucklen and Messrs Bruce La Follette Hollis McCrea Merle Allison Russell Merz Charles McNeil and Bud Emanuel.
Musical critics in Anaconda are promised a rare treat next Tuesday evening in the dining room of the Montana hotel. Willard Ankelin, a noted vocalist, accompanied by Arcilla Clark on piano, will perform under the sponsorship of the Anaconda Woman's Club. Mrs George Forrest chairs the entertainment. Ankelin has a wide range and has gained recognition across the United States and Canada during a six year concert tour. Clark, a pianist of rare ability, will also perform piano selections.
Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Keffer and companions, with Miss Marie George, plan a day trip to Balt Lake to visit friends and relatives. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Laist hosted guests at their Georgetown summer lodge, including Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wiggin and children.
An old time drug advertisement touts Sto-Li-Gal as cure-all for gall stones ulcers stomach pains and indigestion. It claims relief from back pain dizziness and other ailments and offers a pamphlet and product for $1.60 plus postage from Bansby Bros. Drug Co. in St Paul and Smith Drug Co. in Anaconda.
The Opportunity Woman's club will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. Spaun. All members are urged to attend.
The article notes Jack Alexander celebrated his eleventh birthday with friends at his Oak Street home. Guests included Elisabeth Wiggin and others from Great Falls, with games, music, and refreshments described in fond detail. Later, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Capron hosted a dinner on Main Street honoring visitors from Great Falls, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wiggin and Mrs. Buzzell.
Mr and Mrs Harry M Johnson of the Alpine apartments have moved to their summer camp at Foster Creek where they will spend the remainder of the summer months.
Mrs. George M. Black and her children from Fargo North Dakota arrived in Anaconda last Thursday to visit Mrs. Black's parents Mr and Mrs J A Jordan at 321 West Sixth street.
James McGuire and Miss Evange line Early were quietly married at St. Patrick's church in Butte last Monday morning by Rev. Father Meehan. The bride wore a gown of gray with a matching hat and carried a shower bouquet of roses. Miss Greta Early attended in a brown frock with a matching hat. Emmett Heaney attended the groom. The couple, well known in the city, hosted a wedding breakfast at the Thornton hotel for intimate friends and relatives. They will honeymoon touring the state and Glacier National Park before settling in Anaconda.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gilmore entertained at a delightful family dinner on the Fourth at their summer home west of Anaconda.
Roman club members journeyed by car to Silver Lake for a Friday evening of games and music culminating in a picnic supper. Attendees included Flora Collins Alice Kelly Phyllis Gladys Ulrich Evelyn Collins Cassie Larsen Theresa Clifford Lillian Collins Elsie Gusdanovich Violet Hartzell Madeline Barnes Elmer Kreinholtz Stainer Larsen Joe Fitzpatrick Leo Mascott Bob Abbott Bill Corrigan Jack Crimmine Art Lindblad Cedric Boone.
A group of young people gathered Tuesday evening at Ulrich camp on Silverlake for a campfire party. Attendees included Miss Phyllis Ulrich Miss Gladys Ulrich Lillian Collins Theresa Clifford and Mesers James Gnose Junior Gnose Bob Abbott Charles Conley and Phil Thomas. Mrs W N Tanner hosted a Friday bridge gathering at the Montana hotel with several rounds of bridge and refreshments served.
Frances Godby entertained last evening at her home in compliment to Miss Velma O'Brien. The young guests enjoyed music, games, and tempting refreshments during the social gathering.
Mrs. Joanna Sarchet, who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Charles Luxton in Anaconda, returned to her Laurel Montana home last Friday.
Multiple congregations announce Sunday worship schedules across Anaconda. Zion Lutheran at Cedar and Sixth hosts mission meetings with visiting pastors. Trinity Lutheran on East Park and First Presbyterian with Knotter offer regular services. First Methodist, First Baptist, Christian Science, Christian Church, and Christian Endeavor all publish sermon topics, Sunday schools, and midweek activities with specific times and speakers.
Bimla India reports bubonic plague sweeping British India not seen in five years. March deaths reached 326,000, far above the four-year monthly average of 1449. Officials blame grain contamination by rats and urge rat-proof warehouses and rodent destruction.
Judge George B. Winston speaks at a Methodist gathering on delinquent neglected and dependent children. He defines delinquent and warns that homes and parental neglect fuel crime, urging active community involvement, church engagement, and strict controls on dances and automobile use to protect youth.
Charles Potter principal of Rainier Elementary School Seattle Wash told the Department of Elementary School Principals National Education Association convention that poor readers reflect discredit on elementary schools. He said current reading rates are unnecessarily slow and inefficient.
An advertisement touts Othine as a guaranteed freckles remover. It claims visible improvement after initial uses, with lighter freckles possibly vanishing, and urges asking for the double strength formula to ensure the money-back offer.
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