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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1928
Page
10
The list records funeral arrangements for Michael J. Boric Rose B. Mitchell and others with wakes at family homes and services at Holy Savior St Lawrence St Ann and Holy Cross cemeteries. It includes addresses and times for Masses and interments plus a thanks card from the Honeychurch and Symons families.
Powell county farmers awoke to widespread rain that began around 10 pm and continued through the night, bringing much needed moisture to Helmville Jens Finn Avon areas. The steady downpour benefits grain alfalfa and the range, now in its best condition in years.
Rain stops work across Powell county as crews gather to finish 4,000 head at Manley plant and begin 2,000 at Paul Peterson grove then move to Bert Mannix and Kelley ranches to shear 5,500 more. Wool quality described as fine with heavy fleeces.
DEER LODGE June 22. Dr C F K Vidal head of the Galen sanitarium is en route home from Portland where he attended the National Tuberculosis Association convention. He says the meeting was interesting and well attended. He notes heavy rains on the coast and in Eastern Washington and Western Montana. Alf Whitworth went to Anaconda on business and Billy Wallace returned to his ranch near Jens. The Keeleys visited Butte and Helena, and Miss Elizabeth Ireland of Havre was luncheon guest at Hotel Deer Lodge with a party including John Culver and others.
The Union Pacific weekly fishing report notes fewer streams attracting anglers. Divide Quinn Melrose Glen Dillon Armstead Red Rock Dell Lima show varied conditions with both good and poor fishing as rivers remain low or high and muddy in places.
The annual summer swimming program for grade school students begins Monday at the Butte high school plunge with Miss Dorothy Dolan supervising girls and Coach Harry Dahlberg overseeing boys. Classes run weekdays only with girls from 9 to 10 and 1 to 2, boys from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4.
Mrs Belle Campbell beloved matron of Anaconda died Tuesday and was buried at Mount Carmel cemetery. Funeral from 208 West Commercial avenue followed by high Mass at St Pauls church at 9 30. Rev Fathers Leitham Topel and Crawley officiated with choir and pallbearers Joseph Miller Patrick Dalton Charles Goose William Devine William Kelly and Charles Irwin among mourners.
Dillon June 22 The sports committee of the Dillon Country Club drew for the men s spring golf tournament to be held at the course Sunday 18 hole matches with finals on July 1 Winners in the top two flights advance to the championship flight and first flight The draw lists 24 players across four flights with opening rounds at 8 o clock Sunday morning and semi finals Sunday afternoon
Justin Brund a well known local youth was injured when a freight elevator at the Montana Mercantile Company warehouse fell 15 feet into the basement. The car was loaded with 20 cans of lard and a broken cable caused the accident.
J W Potts a Wise River rancher known for mountain lion hunts brought in the largest cougar he has killed. The nine and a half foot animal was shot after it felled a young deer near Potts home in Dillon. Robert Webb was arraigned in justice court in Dillon for passing fic-
More than 50 members of Eureka chapter Order of Eastern Star visited Floral chapter in Deer Lodge on Thursday night. Anaconda delegation joined the event responding to an invitation. Rainbow Girls performed a playset and a banquet followed with corsages for all guests.
Dillon residents and visitors are mentioned in a mix of social notes and small business updates. L. K. Adams travels to Wisconsin and Calgary for a Shriners event. Undersheriff Carl Hartwig attends to Helena business. Mrs. Margaret Shackelford visits her sister in Dillon from St. Louis. R. Van Tobel and D. C. Salyerds return home to Lewistown. Mrs. Van Tobel stays with A. J. Rise Ranch. Mrs. George Featherly and daughter Martha arrive from Redlands. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Featherly come from Santa Ana. A. P. Williams of Alder handles business in Dillon. D. L. Bowen of Coolidge visits for the day.
Dillon expects the heaviest school election turnout in years tomorrow as district No. 10 voters decide on a proposed five mill tax. Polls at the Junior High Training School run 1 to 6 pm to fund $20,000 in outstanding warrants, with the current levy at 10 mills.
The Rev. Evert Top runs a youth school at the Presbyterian church with 35 pupils aged 5 to 14. Students receive Biblical instruction plus manual training and domestic science, with boys making jig saw projects and girls learning cooking and embroidery. Classes run 9 to 12, closing next week with an exhibition for parents and friends.
Henry A. Malloy, 37, son of Mrs. J. G. Malloy and former Anaconda resident, died in Spokane from appendicitis. He served in World War and is survived by his mother, four sisters including Mrs. W. T. Dougherty, and three brothers. Body to be forwarded to Missoula for services and interment Sunday.
In Webster City Iowa the Congregationalists shift Sunday worship to 8 am believing 11 am too late for church services. Early rising members vote to move the service time earlier to accommodate parishioners.
In Havana the Cuban educational department announces plans to require physical culture courses for both teachers and pupils, aiming to improve school fitness and health.
Readable grocery list itemizes extra fancy ripe yellow bananas five pounds fancy strawberries two for two pounds peaches apricots pears figs yellow plains cherries watermelons plums and apples including winesap and Newton varieties cantaloupes and honey dew. Fresh guaranteed whipping cream quart price 58c pint 30c and Rock Creek butter by the pound are listed.
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