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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
14
The Montana Press Association will hold its annual session in Helena July 29, 20 and 31. A large delegation of newspaper men is expected, and Helena members have made elaborate plans for the entertainment of the city's guests. The editors’ money will be of no use to them in matters of en-
The Helena committee provides Books of complimentary tickets for visitors to all amusements. Dr. C. M. Lanstrum will be toastmaster and Governor Stewart will give the welcome address. A. L. Stone of the University at Missoula will respond, and Jerry D. Bacon of the Grand Forks Herald is to speak on The Unkept Press.
Leaders and officers of the Montana newspaper association convene to discuss business matters. Notable figures include A L Stone of Missoula as president and J H Dobell of Butte as chairman of the executive committee. A long time press veteran J Weidemeyer of Glendive attends, with plans for a Knights of affair at the Gardens next month.
A practical boys suit with short and long sleeves and closed crotch offered in sizes 34 to 52. Regular price 2.50 dollars, special value now at one thirty-five dollars.
Henry Coulant appointed general agent for the Union Pacific airway to succeed A V Kipp. Coulant arrived from Salt Lake to take over duties, bringing 25 years in railroad service and experience in all departments, especially freight. Kipp plans to move to Salt Lake & Utah Railway as general freight and passenger agent.
The city plans to file suit next week to collect overdue encroachment taxes and unpaid city liens. City Treasurer Strasburger said action had been delayed only by insufficient preparation time. The timetable lists a sports program in Anaconda on August 12 13 and 14 featuring a cup baseball game against Butte.
Rapid progress by Elks committees for a huge picnic at the Dan Tewey ranch near Race Track in August with an expected attendance above 2000. Butte Elks and a large Anaconda contingent are mobilizing, and Billings plans to send a delegation to boost the event.
Melita Island near Somers at the northern point of Flathead Lake has been chosen as the home of the grand commandery of the Knights Templars of Montana. The island is owned by the order and will host lodge work and building projects. Work will begin soon and the home is expected to be completed promptly.
The Silver Bow post opened its drive for veteran welfare bonds yesterday morning and quickly sold the entire $20,000 allotment. Local officials including Romero and Bates coordinated collections while volunteers facilitated the sale.
Mr Brine and family visited relatives during a trip near Butte and returned by auto. Local sports note a 1 to 1 draw at Woolman Street grounds with Gerry Pitley and Roberts winning battery and Whalen McCarthy Gleason on the losing side. The Island of Java averages 87 storms annually, Sumatra 86, per regional weather notes.
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