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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1924
Page
5
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The article lists visitors staying at local hotels in Butte including A. A. Venetig and A. J. Zunnett from Pipestone, F. W. McKay of Bozeman, Mrs. H. H. Boomer of Spokane, Tail of Forsyth, Mrs. A. L. Patten, Mrs. George B. Conway, Mrs. Della Him, Marsh from Lima, Jones from Bozeman, Cesar from Liverson, and Bruce Clark with Pearl Clark from Ennis. They are in town for business or social calls and are registered at Thornton, New Finlen, Arizona, Acoma, or Butte hotels.
Judge Jackson granted dismissal of the Montina Transfer vs Avta Life suit after stipulation. He also oversaw default judgments in cases including Finch, Van Slyck and McConville v Cowan & Soldeneucker for 721.42 and other docket items such as divorce petitions, jury verdicts for Butte Machinery Co. v Frank H. Cooney for 306.44, and waivers for liquor violation trials. The record notes several continuances and settlements, with custody and property matters mentioned among the active dockets.
Camp Fire Girls will stage an operetta based on an old Indian legend about the tied Man. The Saturday performance in May will feature several entertainment items and interludes. Proceeds from the lay will support the Camp Fire Girls fund for charitable work.
W Frazier arrives from Laurel with Keating and daughter to visit at the Acoma. Mr and Mrs J C Finch from Billings spend the week in Butte shopping and visiting friends. J C Kennedy and W Kennedy come from Ennis to mix business with pleasure. C W Eckhardt and party from Helena visit Butte and plan stays at the New Finien Edwards.
A.M. Douglass, longtime city superintendent of Butte public schools, signed a three year extension earning 6000 dollars per year, with required attendance at one educational conference annually funded by the district. The school board accepted Miss Catherine Farrell’s resignation from Butte High School and approved her farewell. A request from Mrs. Ingred Jungron for 100 dollars reimbursement over her daughter Katherine’s gymnasium injury was tabled for investigation. Approval granted for leave of absence for swimming instructor Mrs. Fanning from June 1924 to September 1 1925. Auditorium use granted to Mme Elsa McPherson and others for upcoming student events.
Traut Wuntloft, chairman of the executive committee, will preside a meeting for campaign reservations. Mrs Charter and others from the chamber of commerce and local business leaders are listed as attendees. One-way Union Pacific fares shown for Montana to Nevada and California routes from Butte, May 12 start, with examples like Butte to Los Angeles at 43.71 dollars.
The Arden Club dedicates a tree in honor of the Kiwanians at Tourist Park. A Weeping birch was presented by W. Mec. White and planted by the Garden club committee with women members in attendance. The ceremony included patriotic songs.
The funeral of Mrs. Willa Maienel will be held at her home in Harrison tomorrow at 10 o clock. Interment will follow at a nearby cemetery.
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