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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
7
Summer weather drew thousands to grounds and parks in Butte for a day of outdoor events. Crowds filled trolley routes and city spaces as residents debated the forecast and awaited potential rain.
Washington reports cheer and snapshot features aim to lift soldiers spirits. W Franke Parsonee, civilian relief director, notes plans to bring uniforms and supplies, with a focus on morale as artillery units prepare for extended posting through August.
Tributes were paid to Woodmen of the World No. 168 members in service and the twenty two buried since June 1917 at a joint Memorial and service flag dedication in Knights of Pythian hall. Speeches by Attorney Kerr Beadle honored the fallen. a roll call listed names such as Charles Terran John L. Tuck Connett Joseph Corby Creighton Charles Neil Dougherty and others. The list of in service members includes John Arinex Ralph Marry Grimesena Harney Hurley John Lavery and more across hospital corps infantry and aviation units. The ceremony opened with a prayer and hymn, marking a solemn community observance.
A fragmented OCR note cites a June economic update from the Federal Reserve. It mentions curtailment of production and rising demand, with references to retail supplies and unfilled orders. Minnesota wood and tonnage figures appear amid unclear phrasing about industry conditions.
Lewistown residents vote to consolidate June and July events into a county wide celebration on June 29 or 30 to mark soldiers leaving for Camp Lewis. Mayor Clark and others form an executive committee for a program including a parade, war savings roll call and community dance amid armored tank discussions.
Nearly 5,000 young men in Butte joined the United fighting forces in the past year. Postmaster Phil Goodwin notes one in twenty Silver Bow residents enlisted or inducted since late 1917, with 3,823 total in Butte and county by December 1918. Marines and naval reserves show strong enlistments. local offices, traveling recruiters, and the British Canadian union augmented totals.
The Montana Federation of Women's Clubs plans its fourteenth annual convention June 14 and 15 with themes on women's war work and postwar reconstruction. Notables will speak on industry and vocations, while attendees discuss future plans and express views. Delegates from across the state are expected. Missoula and Great Falls figures are listed among organizers and speakers.
Patrick O Leary son of Mrs Eien O Leary of Butte was severely injured in action May 14 according to a telegram from the war department. He was a member of the first draft contingent from Anaconda, trained at Camp Lewis, then Camp Mills, New York, sailed to France with the 16th Infantry, landing Christmas Day. The telegram, signed by Adjutant General McCain, notes no further information yet.
A car owned by Ren unk was found activated two days earlier and driven yesterday past a farm fence near the south court area. Officers investigated the incident as a possible theft and the vehicle’s origin remains unclear.
The long standing Masonic funeral for A J Barrett pioneer of the Treasure State and state treasurer was held by the grand lodge. Delegates from cities attended and the ceremony at the temple followed by interment at Forestvale Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Ex-Governor Toole and various officials as leaders praised Barrett's faithful service to the order.
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