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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

8

Corvallis High School Holds Largest Graduation In History

Commencement day closed the week with 19 graduates at Corvallis High School. Harry H. Parsons of Missoula gave the address before a capacity crowd. Notable events included class day exercises with roles filled by Grace Hoblitt Ruth Bailey Annie Adams Al Erickson Alma Carmicheal Kathleen Holieran Ernestine Goff Curtis Talbot Mary Lanham Cora Malone Lorna Severns and Kenneth Popham. A Baccea laureate service followed at the Methodist church with Rev. W W McConnell delivering the sermon and hymns by the high school chorus.

Corvallis Harry H. Parsons Missoula W. W. McConnell H. H. Parsons P. R. Feiker Nern Black Grace Hoblitt Ruth Bailey Annie Adams Rolin Jenkins al Erickson Alma Carmicheal Kathleen Holieran Frank Price W. D. Lear P. R. Felker

Stevensville High School to Close Next Week

May 16 twenty three students will graduate from Stevensville high school, tying the previous largest class. Closing exercises begin Sunday with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. George Reed at the American theater, followed by a class day program Monday. President S. E. Davis of State Normal College at Dillon will speak Thursday evening to conclude the commencement.

Stevensville Stevensville High School American Theater George Reed S. E. Davis State Normal College At Dillon

Dillon Moves to Secure City Water Supply

DILLON May 16 City Water Commissioner J B Holts issued an emergency order banning nonessential use of city water for lawns during the drought spell. The move aims to preserve water for essential needs and protect the system as a new water plant is planned this summer with a June vote on the proposal. A separate item reports a bomb explosion at Dr Wellington Koo’s residence in Peking injuring three servants. Koo was unhurt.

Dillon J. B. Holts Dillion Koo Associated Press Peking Wellington Koo

Notice to Creditors in Margaret Kelly Estate

Mary Kelly Ryan administratrix publishes creditor notice for the estate of Margaret Kelly deceased in Deer Lodge County Montana. Creditors must file claims within four months of notice with the administratrix at Rooms 12 and Durston Block Anaconda Montana. May 1 1924.

Margaret Kelly Mary Kelly Ryan Mar Ri Rail Sonenneg Pipe Naconda Mont

Notice to Creditors in Ward Estate

State of Montana. Notice by the executrix Julia Be Ward for the estate of Thomas J Ward deceased. Creditors and all persons having claims against the estate must exhibit vouchers within four months after first publication. Exhibits to be presented at Durston Rooms 10 and 11 in Amaconds city, Deer Lodge County. Jul ia Be Ward executrix. Montana this 16th.

Thomas J. Ward J. Ward Durston Amaconds Deer Lodge

Trio of Bandits Hit Oakland Hotel Safe in Robbery

Three men posing as federal dry agents robbed the Oakland hotel on May 15 at midnight, taking about $600 in cash and two $60 checks after forcing proprietor Herbert Leary to open the safe. Leary was bound and gagged but later freed himself and reported the incident. no suspects yet.

Associated Press Great Falls Oakland Hotel Federal Dry Herbert Leary Federal Prohibition Leary

Beavers beat Normal College in opening baseball game

On May 16 in Dillon the Normal College nine faced the Beavers at the fairgrounds. Darkness halted play after five innings with the Beavers leading 7 to 3. Both teams were still forming and exposed weak points, though promising material was seen for the city league later. A crowd of local fans observed from the stands.

Dillon College Beavers Fairgrounds

Four Dillon Boys In State College Band

Four Dillon youths Ralph Cushing Francis Cashmore Morse Waldorf and Dewey Cashmore will perform with the State College band in a concert at the Normal College auditorium Saturday evening. Director Howard, a former Dillon resident, also appears, reviving memories of the town’s earlier band days. The event is shaping up as a major local musical occasion drawing many from Dillon.

Dillon State College Normal College Ralph Cushing Francis Cashmore Morse Waldorf Dewey Cashmore Howard

Mrs Banks Dies at Ranch Home in Dillon

Mrs. James Banks, long time resident of Dillon, died this morning at the Banks home south of town. She leaves a wide circle of friends who mourn her, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Held for James Polson in Dillon

The funeral of 85 year old James Polson was held this morning at 10 o clock from Brondage's undertaking rooms with interment in Mountain View cemetery. He died yesterday morning at the county farm north of town after a long Beaverhead County residence and had no known relatives.

Dillon News Notes with Roundup of Local Visitors

Dillon residents and visiting guests fill the week with ranch and business moves. George Clemon spends days from Big Hole basin. Hugh Clymer visits from Armstead. the Sullivans return from San Bernardino after months away. Gaines McCracken, David Evans, Martin Jackson and others arrive from Melrose, Armstead, Blaine, Boseman, and Alder. Regulars Dick Nedrow improves after a horse injury. Jas Marjorie Marchasseau returns from New York City after schooling. RK Greed, a Lima stockman, drops by, and the Campbells visit from Alder. Elmer Gordon and others conduct business here.

Dillon George Clemon Big Hole Basin Hugh Clymer Armstead Dillon Enerely Mteve Sullivan San Bernardino Cal Gaines McCracken Boseman David Evans Melrose Herb Stewart Blaine Martin Jackson Dick Nedrow Jas Marjorie Marchasseau New York City RK. Greed Lima Sam Campbell Alder Rh. M. Cosgrove California Elmer Gordon

Great Falls Man Dies While Riding in Auto

Edward Celias a 36 year Great Falls businessman and head of Collins Plumbing Co was found dead in his car five miles northwest of the city last night shortly before midnight He last was seen at 436 pm in the car and appeared to have driven off with the car on the road brake emergency set Collins in the back seat with hat and coat off The cause is given as heart disease He leaves a wife and one daughter

Associated Great Walls Edward Celias Great Walk Collins Plumbing Couty Collins

Shelby Provisional Postmaster Appointed in Montana

Special Dispatch reports Bruce FR MecNamer named temporary postmaster at Shelby Montana on May 16. The designation comes from Washington authorities as the community awaits permanent appointment.

Shelby Prosttmasthr The Standard Washington Bruce FR MecNamer Shelby Mont

Anaconda High Girls Handball Team Wins Tourney

Anaconda high school girls handball concluded with the seventh period team led by Catherine Tuss defeating the sixth period led by Ruby Maxwell 6 to 0. The winning squad included Lenore Johnson Edith Erickson Inez Denda Anna Hammill and Isma Megini with Marguerite Patterson refereeing.

Anaconda High School Catherine Tuss Ruby Maxwell Cecelia Zugel Helen Shannon Ruth Grush Helen Stamm Lenore Johnson Edith Erickson Inez Denda Anna Hammill Isma MeGini Ruth Linddind Florence Hultin Opal Hartsell Elsie Hard Vera Moore Marguerite Patterson

Carpenters Union Plans 35th Anniversary Program

Elabo rate plans were completed by the anniversary committee for the Carpenters' union celebration to be held at their hall this evening. A fine program, dancing and refreshments are planned. Invitations have been issued to members, families and sweethearts for a 7:30 p.m. start. Prominent speakers include L. V. Bender C. A. Lemmon and John W. James.

Carpenters’ Union L. V. Bender C. A. Lemmon John W. James

Independent baseball opener in Anaconda tonight

The Jay Bees of Anaconda meet Meaderville from Butte at 6 o'clock on the city common for the opening independent baseball game of the season. Both teams boast strong lineups and race for the state independent championship. Fans will get first hand information on both squads' abilities this evening.

Anaconda Jay Bees Meaderville Butte Meaderville Boys

Stolen Automobile Located Near Helena After Theft

Glenn W. Moon of this city reported his car stolen from G E White Motor Co on Wednesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies found the vehicle abandoned about a mile from Helena. Missing license plates aside, the machine appeared intact. Moon planned to return to Helena to reclaim it.

Glenn W. Moon G. E. White Motor Company Sheriff's Force Lewis and Clark County Helena Moon

Girl Bandit in Omaha and Veteran Actor Dead

A girl bandit aided two masked men in a hold up robbing two women and their husbands of jewelry valued at 7500 to 10000 dollars in Omaha. Emanuel Reicher, 75, noted German actor, has died in Berlin.

Omaha Associated Press Berlin Emmanuel Reicher

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