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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

5

Building permit issued for $20,000 garage in Butte

A $20,000 garage at 209 South Montana Street in Butte will be built by M D O Connell for J E Patterson Motor Car Company. The brick concrete fireproof one story 52 by 100 foot structure, starting excavation, with two additional remodeling permits for 216 West Copper and 450 South Main.

South Montana Street M. D. O'Connell J. E. Patterson Motor Car Company Galena Street Willys-Overland O'Connell Kitty Harrington the Commissioner of Public Works West Copper William Dorris George Armstrong South Main Street

Memorial Stamp For Valley Forge Issued

A commemorative 2 cent stamp for the 150th anniversary of Valley Forge is issued by the U S Post Office. It features Washington kneeling in prayer in red with Valley Forge 1778 1928 in white. Stamps go on sale May 26 at Cleveland Valley Forge and Washington.

Valley Forge United States Post Office Department Washington Cleveland

Rotary Meeting Today in Butte at 12 15 PM

Butte Rotary Club members gather at 12 15 PM today at the Silver Bow club. Principal speaker will be W T Thompson of the Ward Thompson Paper company.

Rotary Butte Rotary Club Silver Bow Club W. T. Thompson The Ward-Thompson Paper Company

Campaign Tea by Butte W C T U Held at Mrs. Smith Home

The Butte Women’s Christian Temperance Union will host a campaign tea this afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock at 637 Colorado Street, the home of Mrs. Henry Smith. The public is invited.

Butte Women’s Christian Temperance Union Henry Smith Coloado Street

Leary Tourney in Butte Today

Butte hosts the annual O'Leary city championship at the Y M C A and K of C gyms this afternoon with 25 public and parochial schoolgirls. Division 1 meets at the Y and Division 2 at the K of C gym starting at 4 PM, with detailed rosters listed for both divisions.

Butte O'Leary K. of C Muriel Prisk Grant Louise Rubatto Franklin Valerie Hosking Harrison Helen Peel Jefferson Catherine Mondich Eleanor Lamb Garfield Catherine Nielson Hawthorne Katherine Yelain St. Ann Margaret Manning St. John Marian Shanklin Nadine Kuss Helen Troglia Lois Doble Katherine Gratiot Anna Kombal Rose Malensek Helen Kalsher Norma Martinello Alma Fisher Mary Warren Margaret Maye Martha Peterson Phyllis Maddock Lola Bernard Dolly Emerson Josephine Powers

Anaconda Copper Mining Stockholders Meet for Annual Session

The Anaconda Copper Mining company held its annual meeting at the company's Anaconda offices. J R Hobbins acted as chairman with John C Ryan as secretary. John D Ryan C F Kelley and B B Thayer were re elected directors for three years. Minutes from the prior meetings were read and approved along with actions of officers and directors. Shares totaling 1 479 962 were represented, with about 37 000 stockholders of record.

Anaconda Copper Mining Company Anaconda J. R. Hobbins John C. Ryan John D. Ryan C. F. Kelley B. B. Thayer

Methodists Move to Local Rule for Foreign Missions

The Methodist Episcopal church approved home rule for foreign fields by allowing native bishops chosen by central conferences. The plan, a major constitutional change, requires ratification by annual and lay conferences over a year. Debate was heated with US delegates opposing, fears of domestic disintegration and potential racial segregation. Bishop Anton Bast faces a possible suspension after trial.

Associated Press Kansas City Anton Bast Copenhagen Methodist Episcopal Church Bast General Conference of the Church General Conference United States Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Three Men Charged With Traffic Violations In Butte

Three men were arrested by Butte officers yesterday for alleged traffic violations. John Doe and J L Nihart were booked at Park and Main for parking violations. George Smith was arrested at Broadway and Main for making a left turn.

Butte John Doe J. L. Nihart Park and Main Streets Regan George Smith Broadway Main Street Emmet Sullivan

Butte Notes on Hotel Guests and Visitors

A long list details guests and business visitors in Butte from nearby cities. Names include R. V. Lindgren Bozeman J. F. Upson Basin B. J. Cleary Billings N. S. Ring Dillon Lucille Cummings Great Falls and others. Also notes articles at local news stands and attendance by J J Hogan Milwaukee W B Elliott NP at Helena conventions.

Orton Bros R. V. Lindgren Bozeman Butte S. M. McKnight Dell W. T. Foster Dillon Finlen H. H. Young Missoula Thornton C. F. Driscoll Uinion Livingston Felix Derrier Basin Arizona B. J. Cleary Billings Leggat N.S. Ring Ben Franklin Lucille Cummings The Acoma Great Falls M. J. McNallan Virginia City E. B. Hubbard Ernest Trimble Miles City T. H. Menke Anaconda James F. Hill William Billideaux Cut Bank Dan Bara Ennis Arozina Henry Coulam Union Pacific Railway Helena Saturday Evening Post Argosy Flynn's Literary Digest P. O Adv J. J. Hogan Milwaukee W. B. Elliott Northern Pacific

Porter Announces Run for Office in State Race

George Porter of Butte, state auditor, visiting Helena, said he will file next week for the Republican nomination to succeed himself.

Porter George Porter Butte Helena

Pioneer Butte Matron Succumbs to Illness

Mrs. Jane R. Carpenter, 77, a native of England and longtime Butte resident, died last evening at her daughter’s home. Survived by Mrs. J. H. Rogers, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, and William Carpenter, plus several grandchildren. body taken to Richards chapel. funeral arrangements pending.

Jane R. Carpenter England Butte J. H. Rogers Carpenter Rogers W. H. Thomas William Carpenter Richards Chapel

Montana Baptist Association elects officers at Missoula meeting

H T Hedden of Billings was elected president of the Montana Baptist Association at the Missoula convention. Other officers include T J Davis of Butte as vice president and R O Shannon of Dillon as recording secretary. Trustees and managers were named for terms ending 1931 1929 1939 and other dates.

Associated Press Missoula Mont H. T. Hedden Billings Montana Baptist Association T. J. Davis Butte R. O. Shannon Dillon H. R. Norwood Anaconda E. R. Curry Bozeman C. A. McDonald Lewiton J. M. Heckler Lewistown I. D. Jones Livingston J. B. Simineo A. &. Cross C. L. Hogan Great Falls Harold High H. G. Hills Miles City J. M. Lowell Hamilton S. E. Moss Roundup R. W. Shaw Elton Harris W. R. Jee Stewart

Mexican Arrested for Carrying Pistol on South Arizona Street

A Mexican man named Moses Durand was arrested last night by Officers McDonald and Quirk on a charge of carrying concealed weapons after a loaded automatic pistol was found in his pocket. Durand was loitering on the street when questioned and searched.

Moses Durand South Arizona McDonald and Quirk Durand

Angles Will Lead Butte Legion Men

Officers of the Silver Bow post American Legion were elected at a Legion hall meeting. New commander James W. Uncles and other officers include Lloyd Gage as vice commander and W L Chapman as finance officer. A class of 12 candidates was initiated and the drum corps will take part in Decoration day observances.

Silver Bow Post American Legion Legion Hall James W. Uncles Lloyd Gage W. L. Chapman Archie Coutts Otto Barker C. O. Smithers Ray Makinson H. W. Grege Fight Committee Decoration Day Legion Drum Corps Butte Legionnaires

Waterloo farmer George Roper dead at 68 in Butte hospital

George F. Roper a Waterloo Mont pioneer farmer died in a Butte hospital after months of illness. A Welsh native who came to the U S as a boy he lived in Laramie Cherry and Anaconda before settling in Waterloo 21 years ago. Surviving are two sons a daughter and several in laws. The body lies at Sherman Reed chapel.

George F. Roper Waterloo Mont Butte Wales United States Laramie Wyo Cherry Utah Boise Idaho Virginia City Anaconda William David Earl Roper Mary Ellen Roper H. C. Lapham Esther Ford Jackson Harry Claude Lapham Sherman & Reed Chapel

Stratfords Meet Bozeman Team In Sunday Baseball

Stratford s of Butte clash with Bozeman power squad at Clark Park Sunday afternoon. Bozeman features state college stars and veteran players with Schubert Dyche coaching. Game begins at 2 o clock with strong pitching from Tenney Babcock Palo and Scovil and solid defense in the infield.

Stratfords Butte Montana Bozeman Clark Park Schubert Dyche Briscoe Short Cat” Thompson Cannon Twistle Richards Tenney Babcock Palo Scovil Eikren Cranston

First Holy Communion at St Marys Church for 67 Children

A class of 67 children will receive first holy communion at St. Marys church this morning. Guides from older classes will lead novitiates to the altar rail as the group observes Ascension day.

St. Mary's Church Thomas Sheehan Joseph Kolger John Rovewiski Carlos Daly Thomas Barry John Hendra Ignatius Dudley James Leary Joseph Sheehy Thomas Knightly Patrick Gordon Denis Shea Thomas Kilgallen Daniel Craig Gerald Murphy James Fitzpatrick Ronald Kelly William Daly Jeremiah Shea Edward Huddleston Frank Hughes Charles Florence Duffy Mary Driscoll Eileen Jensen Mary McClafferty Leonora Anderson Lorraine Davis Margaret Horgan Ethel McDermott Gloria Anderson Mary Jule Nevin Cyrilla Calpin Margaret Cavanaugh Elizabeth Darcey Mary O'Gara Winifred Towey Agnes Buckley Marion Shannon Josephine O'Halloran Audrey Craill

New Highway to Addition Opens and Road Work Progress

Construction under Trippett and Sutherland & Burns continues on the Five Mile Nine Mile route with grading nearly finished and paving soon. Van Ostrum & Shannon plan to begin paving in about 10 days as crews secure sand and gravel for the project.

Elk Park Road Trask Butte-Anaconda Melrose State Highway Commission Helena Priday Silver Bow Creek Lawlor Anaconda

Northern Pacific Optimistic on Montana Progress and Projects

Colonel Lantry notes Montana gains with 1 000 N P workers on lines and rising incomes. He cites $35 000 000 in farm mortgage payoffs in 1926, 65 percent higher state income tax, and planned branch completions at Glendive by Aug 1 and Bitter Root by mid July. Tourist traffic to Yellowstone expected to rise as trains cater to coastbound visitors.

Glendive Circle Lantry Yellowstone Park Northern Pacific

New Mosque Planned for London With Hyderabad Support

The Nizam of Hyderabad pledges five lakhs of rupees about $200 000 toward a central Mohammedan mosque in London. It will be London's third mosque, reflecting growing Muslim presence in the capital.

London Nizam of Hyderabad

Plans Set for Butte Legion Ball League Opener

Final discussions completed for the Butte juvenile Legion ball league opening Saturday with four games at Cinders and Hebgen Park. Teams include Bobcats Centerville Walkerville East Side Juniors Belmonts Cardinals Cabbage Patch and Weasels, with four umpires assigned for May 19 to June 30. The Y M C A equipment will be used and top junior players are expected to compete hard.

Butte American Legion John Fraser Bobcats Paul Bennett Centerville John Giacomo Walkerville Tovie Hill East Side Juniors Charles Slatt Belmonts Hoots Gibson The Cardinals Pete Seaman Cabbage Patch Danny Buckvich Weasels Cinders Hebgen Park James Uncles Silver Bow Post

Butte High Senate Meets for Education Speech

Butte High School Senate held its regular meeting in room 210. Principal J. G. Ragsdale delivered an address titled The Real Meaning of Education after a brief business session.

Butte High Senate Butte High School Senate J. G. Ragsdale

Caerphilly Fine for Frightening Horse with Cat

William P. Stedman was fined 10 shillings in Caerphilly at a recent court for frightening a horse by throwing a cat onto its back.

William P. Stedman Caerphilly Wales

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patterson Motor Company Anaconda Company Butte Notes W. H. King J. F. Upson R. B. Armstrong W. J. Murphy Victor McKay Jeffers P. R. Roberts Three Forks Rialto Building Western Plumbing & Electric CO Arnold Co Park and Wyoming Streets Pioneer Butte Baptist Association Angles Butte Legion George Roper Rhinelander West Broadway St. Mary's School Sacrament N. P Clara Bow Rial Vitaphone Frank Richardson the Joy Boy al Jolson Jazz Singer Tillie S *E Chester Conklin Louise Fazenda Ansonia Pathe Western Battle Ants Pathe Review Ice-Man Frigidaire H. L. Willis CO Butte, Mont Legion Ball League Jolson Rialto
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