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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1928

Page

5

Deaconess Nurses Earn Diplomas at Mountain View Service

Three Helena Philipsburg and Butte nurses Miss Arvilla Adams Miss Aileen Owsley and Miss Jessie Stewart received three year diplomas at Deaconess hospital graduation held in Mountain View Methodist Church. Dr. George W Craven presented diplomas with Dr Harold Schwartz and Miss Myrtle S Childerhose also taking part in the ceremonies.

Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church George W. Craven State School of Mines Arvilla Adams Helena Aileen Owsley Philipsburg Jessie Stewart Butte Alexander Muirden Margaret Manning Myrtle S. Childerhose Harold Schwartz Dr. Craven Dr. Schwartz

Auto Goes Wild In City. Pedestrians Scattered

Pedestrians on Galena and Montana streets fled as Tony Thomas of 808 East Galena lost control of his car and aimed for the sidewalk. An old man and a girl narrowly escaped, with steering gear blamed. A separate collision near Broadway and Alabama damaged two cars registered to John Lowney and Ray Shea. Kenneth Parmalee reported a second crash at Park and Jackson. No injuries reported. An auto stolen from Dr. H A Maillett Saturday was recovered Sunday.

Galena Montana Tony Thomas Galena Street Thomas John Lowney Pennsylvania Avenue Ray Shea West Copper Broadway Alabama Kenneth Parmalee West Woolman Street Joe Scanloon Hamilton Park and Jackson Streets H. A. Maillett

Arranging Special for Houston Meet

Carl J. Traeurman publicity director for the Montana Al Smith-for-President club is named to the Western States transportation committee. The Smith-for-President association handles a special train for delegates from Washington Oregon Utah Idaho Wyoming Montana Nevada and Colorado. Senator Thomas J. Walker leads Montana delegates transport. Delegates should contact him to reserve space on the Union Pacific Missouri Kansas & Texas route which would cut about ten hours off the regular travel time.

Carl J. Traeurman Montana Houston Transportation Committee of Western States Smith-for-President Association Washington Oregon Utah Idaho Wyoming Nevada Colorado Thomas J. Walker Transportation Committee For Union Pacific Missouri, Kansas & Texas

Butte Stage Hands Head East for National Convention

Sam Spiegel and Lawrence Farmer, prominent Butte local No. 94 members, depart for the East. They will join Northwestern stage hands arriving this morning on the Milwaukee en route to Detroit for the S. A. T. S. E. convention. Spiegel serves as Butte delegate. Farmer travels to Rochester, Minnesota, for medical treatment.

Sam Spiegel Lawrence Farmer Butte Stage Hands East Milwaukee Detroit Spiegel Butte Farmer Rochester Minn

Pioneers and Sons Plan Joint Butte Convention

The 45th annual Society of Montana Pioneers convention will meet in Butte on August 3 4 and 5 with joint sessions of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers. Officers for both groups were announced, led by Pat Carney of Waterloo as president and J M Brown of Missoula as president of the Sons and Daughters.

Society of Montana Pioneers Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers Butte Trail Blazers Missoula Pat Carney Waterloo Augusta Trask Deer Lodge Frank D. Brown C. O. Marceys David Hilger Helena William Dingwall New Chicago Will Cave Sons and Daughters J. M. Brown D. H. Morgan Anaconda Lottie Rumsey George Potter W. C. Whaley Warren Trask

Present Derby Awards At Gathering Tonight

The Roundup club of the Butte Y M C A hosts a 6 30 dinner dance at the Y gym to honor Red Triangle Derby workers. Alex Blewett presides as pins are given for 25 plus members and a 50 prize for top new member money, plus the Fred Young watch for top total funds. Officer elections, songs by Mrs Aileen Mayo Truzzolino and Mrs Harold Dickson conclude the 8 30 to 11 30 program.

Butte Y Aileen Mayo Truzzolino Harold Dickson

Man Held for Butte Creamery Safe Theft Attempt

J. Stewart was held by police for investigation after officers said his description matches a man spotted loitering near the Mutual creamery late Saturday night before an attempt to crack the safe.

J. Stewart Mutual Creamery

Chief Murphy Returns to Desk After Illness

Chief of Police Jere Murphy returns to headquarters after several weeks absence due to illness. He spent about ten days at Hunter's Hot Springs for recuperation and comes back in the best of health.

Jere Murphy

American Beauty at the American theater delights with Billie Dove

The American Beauty features Billie Dove in a sparkling starring role with Lloyd Hughes and Walter McGrail. Lu c ien Prival shines in a witty comedy turn while Richard Wallace directs a story of a beautiful girl with no money pursuing a millionaire husband who proves a poor catch. Charles Lavall provides a pleasing Wurlitzer program.

American Theater Billie Dove Wallace Irwin Lloyd Hughes Miss Dove Walter McGrail Lucien Prival Richard Wallace Charles Lavall Wurlitzer

Butte Visitors and Registrations Across Hotels

A list of visitors and registrants in Butte shows travelers from Helena Dillon Wisdom Wisdom to towns including Great Falls Miles City Livingston and Livingston staying at the Finlen Leggat Thornton Acoma and Butte hotels. The notes mention C Dawson M Barnett J M Ryan Edith Smith and others registered while in the city on business or visiting friends.

Orton Bros Adv C. Dawson Brownling Butte M. Barnett Helena Taylor E. Velarde Acoma Dillon J. M. Ryan J. H. Sirgenson Sheridan Thornton H. V. Larson of Edith Smith Earl Crocker Great Falls Leggat S. T. Erwin Leroy Arnatt Wisdom F. J. Tomey Finlen L. J. Chandler Jessie Maguire Miles City M. E. McDonald Lewiston The Grant Snyder Livingston A. R. Logan

Memorial Service for Civil War Vets at First Presbyterian

The Grand Army of the Republic observed a memorial service led by Rev. E. J. Groeneveld at First Presbyterian in Butte. Veterans were honored in front as Spanish War veterans and American Legion members attended with the Ladies of the Women's Relief Corps. The service featured stirring hymns, a benediction for the "boys of the blue and gray," and the poem "Taps" by Mary A. O'Reilly with the hymn "America" sung by all.

First Presbyterian Church E. J. Groeneveld Groeneveld Butte American Legion Women's Relief Corps America

Burglary Gang Believed Active in Montana, Officials Say

By the Associated Press at Great Falls on May 27 officers in several counties believe a gang of experienced burglars is operating in the area. A safe was blown at Big Sandy with 800 dollars in checks and 400 in currency taken, two safes were later forced open at White Sulphur Springs, with earlier robberies at Square Butte and Geraldine. Sheriffs from Chouteau Meagher and Cascade counties cooperate in the manhunt.

Associated Press Great Falls Big Sandy White Sulphur Springs Square Butte Geraldine Chouteau Meagher Cascade

Butte High School Commercial Notes Recap

Ethel McIntire returns to practice on the Comptometer after January graduation. Evaline Zundel, class of 1927, visits and works as a Fish Tire Co. stenographer. Illness halts Helen Vukanovich and Ada Farquharson. typing lead records show Esther Crestetto at 97 wpm and Ellen Hirvi at 82 wpm.

Ethel McIntire Evaline Zundel Butte High School Fish Tire Co., Inc Helen Vukanovich Ada Farquharson Drummond Esther Crestetto Ellen Hirvi Dorothy Dolan Ethel Hanky Underwood Caroline Markwald Isabel Davis Ruth Olson John Savage Viola Banfield Emma Gretler Wilbert Kidder Cora Pierce Sybil Bodilly Margaret Giles Richard Hardy Mildred Thomas Helen Lynch Pat Sullivan Alice Johnson Mary McCourt George Lane Robert Engelbach Margaret Howells Joe Sullivan Paul Decker Dorothy Jenkins Gladys Pyle Thomas Williams Kathleen Boyer Irene Burke Michael O’byrne Sarah Fram Elizabeth Pope Ee Bodilly Margaret Geach Louise Euin Barbara Richards Mary Williams Helen Bauges Elois Green Gordon Lingley Hallie Whetstone

Burglaries Foiled In Butte Mutual Creamery Break-In

Yegemen tried to crack the safe at 803 South Montana street early yesterday. A heavy hammer and chisel battered the safe but the lock held and the thieves fled from a second story window. Several hundred dollars were reportedly inside the safe. Two men seen nearby last night. officers have descriptions.

Yegemen Mutual Creamery Company South Montana Street

St Vincent Academy Alumni Meet Plays Diplomas Event

Butte and Anaconda women attended the St Vincent Academy Alumni association's twentieth annual meeting in Helena. Officers were elected for two years. The academy will stage two one act comedies at Immaculate hall, and the commencement Friday will award diplomas to Mary Frances Kennedy Dorothy Mooney and Cecelia Riley of Butte. A breakfast will follow.

Butte and Anaconda St. Vincent Academy Alumni Association Helena Kathleen Julia Connell Helen Roe Butte Mary McCoy Murray Anaconda Academy Immaculate Hall Mary Frances Kennedy Dorothy Mooney Cecelia Riley

Business Women's Group Meeting At Gamer's Tearoom

The Butte Business and Professional Women's club holds a 6:30 PM meeting at Gamer's tearoom with newly elected officers to be introduced. Mrs. Clara Lana Hermann arranged a special program and Nellie Baker will announce the year’s standing committees. Mrs. Oliver La Gue reports on the state convention at Billings.

Gamer's Tearoom Butte Business and Professional Women’s Club Clara Lana Hermann Nellie Baker Oliver la Gue Billings

Earth Shocks Recorded Near Washington by Seismograph

The Georgetown University seismograph logged strong earth shocks starting at 5:03 am and lasting several hours. The maximum tremor occurred between 5:50 and 6:00 am with an estimated distance from Washington of about 6,300 miles, as reported by Director Tondorf.

Associated Press Washington Georgetown University Seismograph Tondorf

Myrna Loy and Dolores Costello Star in The Heart of Maryland

At the Ansonia the exotic Myrna Loy, praised for Across the Pacific, appears with Dolores Costello in Warner Bros. The Heart of Maryland showing for the last times tonight. The revival of David Belasco's Civil War era melodrama captivates with vitality and beauty.

Myrna Loy Pacific Dolores Costello Warner Bros Heart of Maryland Ansonia David Belasco Leslie Carter

Obituary notices for Kelly Auman Reese and Barnes in Butte

Funeral services were held in Butte for Ben F. Kelly at Sherman Reed chapel with interment in Mount Moriah. Mary Auman aged two or three was buried after a Holy Savior church service. Minnie Susan Reese died at 52, with Edmon Reese Jr. and extended family surviving. Richard Barnes died at 85 at his daughter’s home, with funeral arrangements noted.

Ben F. Kelly Sherman & Reed Frederick T. Spencer Paul Bailor Kelly Butte Howard Hutchison Frank A. White Joe St. Amant J. B. Rudd J. P. Reynolds Mount Moriah Mary Auman Mike Auman Fir Street Holy Savior Church Father Pirnat Auman Thomas Gergurich Thomas Marinovich Albert Hren Steve Oreskovich Mike Oreskovich Nick Oreskovich Holy Cross Cemetery Minnie Susan Reese England Edmond ©. Reese Edmon Reese Jr Thomas Youlten Antone Donat Henry Youlten Sheridan Bonner Richards Richard Barnes Sam Daniels West Quartz Street White Chapel

Yellowstone Flood Threat to Bridges Forces Emergency Work

Flood waters on the Yellowstone river reach their highest level since 1918. The Carter bridge approach near Livingston required emergency strengthening. The local aviation field was abandoned as the road flood. Sacajawea park and the city golf course were already inundated.

Associated Press Livingston Yellowstone River Carter Bridge Here Sacajawea Park

Missouri River Flows Steadily Low at Rainbow Dam

Associated Press reports Great Falls on May 28 noting the Missouri river runs at Rainbow dam 29600 feet, down 300 feet from yesterday, with a normal flow and no flood fears. The river has fluctuated at this level for weeks.

Missouri Associated Press Great Falls Rainbow Dam

Montana History Prepared for AP by Prof. Paul C. Phillips

Background note on Montana history prepared for Associated Press use by Prof. Paul C. Phillips of the History Department at Montana State University.

Associated Press Paul C. Phillips History Montana State University

Louisiana Purchase treaty ends French claim to vast lands

The article recounts Jefferson’s diplomacy with France over New Orleans and Florida, the shifting French motives amid looming war with Britain, and Monroe and Livingston’s negotiations. It notes Napoleon’s price moves, the May 2 1803 treaty, and the cession of the Missouri country and French claims to Oregon.

Louisiana Purchase Republic Spain Allegheny Mountains Mississippi New Orleans Napoleon France Louisiana Old West Jefferson America Great Britain Munroe Paris Livingston Florida United States Marbois Missouri Oregon

Montana flax rated highly by state college agronomist

Special Dispatch from Bozeman Montana flax seed earns high market ratings says Clyde McKee head of agronomy at Montana State College. He cites clean seed and land, early planting for top yields, and varied regional results with average statewide yields around seven to eight bushels per acre in past years.

Bozeman Mont Montana Treasure State Clyde McKee Montana State College McKee Prairie County Blaine County Agronomy Department Blaine Daniels Roosevelt Sheridan Valley Dawson Garfield McCone Richland Wibaux

Departments Prepare Estimates on Budget

City of Butte department heads prepare estimates for the coming fiscal year's budget starting July 1. The ways and means committee will receive the figures and later recommend a budget to the aldermanic board.

Butte Ways and Means Council Aldermanic Board

Devotion Services At St Lawrence and St Ann Churches

The Rev. William F. Curran will lead tonight's 40 hour devotion at St. Lawrence's church. The Rev. William O'Maley of St. Ann's church will officiate tomorrow night. Devotion runs from 6 AM to 8 30 PM today and tomorrow.

William F. Curran St. Lawrence's Church William O’maley St. Ann's Church

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