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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1936

Page

1

Special Aid With Dust Bowl Concessions Planned

Washington press reports Secretary Wallace discussing drought studies and forecasting while AAA pushes special concessions for dust bowl farmers under the soil conservation program. Tully Cobb forecasts 2 or 3 percent cooperation, with aid tied to self conserving crops in the southern region.

Washington Wallace Gos AAA Dust Bowl Tully A. Cobb Lie Southern Region Cobb

Miner Ends Life With Dynamite Blast Near Wallace

Oscar A. Johnson, 30, a Sunshine Consolidated miner near Big Creek, Wallace Idaho, used dynamite to kill himself amid drinking and depression. Fellow workers reported threats to kill himself. Coroner H Mowery said no inquiry would be held. Johnson, from Butte Montana, had worked nine months. a brother Carl may live in Park City.

Wallace Idaho Oscar A. Johnson Sunshine Consolidated Big Greek Here H. ©. Mowery Johnson Walldine Mowery

Oil Company Conducts Sales Meeting Here

Billings agents of the Standard Oil company of Titian supervised a sales and service conference yesterday with 35 dealers from Butte and nearby towns. W B Battin J P Gresy BF Gadzon and Arthur Harvey led the gathering before a dinner in Meaderville. A Sowid film made in Hollywood for the company showed methods to build station patronage as Brattin announced a large advertising program for motorists.

Standard Oil Company of Tidian Butte W. B Battin J. P. Gresy BF Gadzon Arthur Harvey Meaderville A.J. Pass Hollywood Brattin Beleve

Supreme Chief to Visit Lodges Here

Mrs. Kate Davis of Victoria British Columbia supreme chief of Pythian Sisters will visit Butte lodges at a meeting Friday night at Pythian castle on South Main street. A large attendance is anticipated.

Kate Davis Victoria B. C Pythian Butte Lodges Pythian Castle South Main Street

Deer Lodge Pupils Compete in Bozeman Event

Powell County pupils travel to Bozeman for an agricultural fair and school competition. Participants include Erma Monroe and Bil Elbe among others as they represent their county in the event.

Powell County Spe Ce Dugh Bozeman Erma Monroe

Deer Lodge Scouts Get New Rank Rating

Deer Lodge April 8 Scouts from troop 32 will be advanced in rank at a court of honor Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the high school. Awards go to Bob Steinberger Bill Middleton Jack Swaddreth Ells Chadwick John Johnson LeRoi O Dell Robert Applegate and others. Frank Mac Mollan heads the event with a stunt by the troop. Dr Dong van of Butte may show photos. Wr Liwinberger chairs the court. E Hearer of Butte attends follow up district committee.

Deer Lodge Bob Steinberger Bill Middleton Jack Swaddreth Ells Chadwick John Johnson LeRoi O'Dell Robert Applegate Frank Macl Mollan Dongvan Butts Wr. J. Liwinberger Oart of Honor E. Hearer Butte Court of Apnor

Citizenship Tests to be Administered in Deer Lodge

Judge B R McFugh of Anaconda and a naturalization examiner from Seattle will be in Deer Lodge Wednesday to examine four candidates for citizenship. Also notes include St Marys Guild meeting set for April 30, and local updates on hospital treatment, visits, and travel.

GUILD Deer Lodge T. J. Torseth St. Mary's Guild Alabama Pennsylvania Avenue

Intermountain Union to Continue at Great Falls

The board of trustees announced in Great Falls that Intermountain Union College will continue in the city. President Ir. desse Bunch reported an immediate financial campaign to support the college after its move from NeTenn last fall following earlier damage to the building.

Great Falls Intermountains Union College Ir. Desse Bunch Netenn

Kansas Democrats Back Roosevelt in Strong Support

Kansas Democrats rally behind Franklin D. Roosevelt praising him as a sincere friend of the Midwest. The state convention approved Kansas' 23 delegates to vote for his renomination and criticized Governor Alf M. Landon's administration. Delegates urged a special session to act on relief and social security program provisions.

Wichita Kan Roosevelt Middle West Kansas Alf M. Landon Republica Povernor

Tax amendment battles in Congress end with partisan clashes

A heated House debate over four proposed tax amendments ends with Democratic and Progressive support for varied income and corporate levy plans. Republicans challenge provisions on corporate reporting and income tax implementation as lawmakers stress employment growth and deficit reduction amid partisan divisions.

Roosevelt pushes flood control and irrigation plan

Federal flood control progress discussed as Roosevelt urges a coordinated strategy for headwater regulation and local state cost sharing. Congress backs a set of 113 projects and endorsements hinge on federal state collaboration. Montana board approves water conservation measures and funding processes.

Florida Ship Canal Congress Roosevelt Lower Mississippi Rivers and Harbors Congress Senate St. Lawrence Waterway Passama- Woddy Bay Maine

Police Job Popular in Findlay Ohio Exam Draw

Considerable interest in the Findlay police force as three men competed for one vacancy in the competitive examination. A lighter note mentions the aviation circles with plans for soaring flights and a resignation to join European aviation.

Findlay Ohio Tyemy Ausiary Yatratman Tarmen

Roosevelt Will Run in Georgia

Roosevelt expects a Georgia run and a broader push with party backing. The piece notes Senate election probes and party tactics, including Farley and Norris, with Byrd opposing changes to the two thirds rule. Fletcher criticizes labor-backed maneuvers funded by federal money as political maneuvering. Berry, tied to Roosevelt, is described as coordinating industrial issues with national funds.

Chaiman Farley Democratic Committee Norris Repiilvean Nebraska Terry Carpenter Carpenter AP Norris Philadelphia Farley Byrd Virginia Hays Labor League Roosevelt Henry J. Fletcher George &. Berry Leagues Industrial Corporation Canentry Fletcher Feeral

White Elephants at Scout Charity Sale Offered in Town

Bargain sale of odds and ends dubbed white elephants planned by Buffle Girl Scout committee will run Thursday through Saturday at 210 East Park Street. Hours are 10 to 4 today to receive rents. sale hours are 4 to 9 Friday and 9 to 4 Saturday. Numerous volunteers and chairmen from Mrs. Sanders to Miss Barney Rice oversee preparations and cashiering.

SOMDOLS TO HAVE HOLIDAY FRIDAY

The Somdols district plans a holiday Friday and Saturday for a high school project. Margaret Leary instructed to write to the Butte Building Trades council urging pressure on the Carpenters union and contractors to settle the dispute so work can begin. Carpenters ask 25 cents more per hour. no carpentry work has progressed at the site beyond early spring. Excavation continues and some tower work occurs, delaying construction. The board approved changes in plumbing specifications raising contract costs by 1,500 dollars and authorized 300 dollars for materials to utilize 1,500 dollars in WPA labor for repairs including reroofing Grant school. The WPA engineer Herbert Fay was thanked for cooperation. Sewing classes at Jefferson, Lincoln, and Emerson schools will end May 28, and nursery schools May 29. Attendance officer reports 289 calls in five weeks. Vandalism noted at Jefferson, Emerson, Greeley, and Webster schools. Repairs reports discussed. bids for general supplies to be opened June 9. Claims approved for nurses, teachers, special teachers, office staff, janitors, recreation center, and construction aid. The board adjourned to regular session at call of the bar.

Mery Baer Helena WPA Herbert Fay Jefferson, Lincoln and Emerson Cinge W. F. O’brien Jefferson Emaraon Greeley Webster Jeffer~son H W. Daly Marguerite McVon~ Aid Blaine Miss Leary Bor

Tornadoes sweep southwest Texas killing four and injuring many

Tornado winds swept through southwest Texas killing four persons and injuring at least 12 as heavy rains drenched the state. The disasters struck Wharton county and a ranch near Rockdale, with immense damages to crops and livestock.

Dallas Texas Thequer Nows Oklahoma Louisiana Wharton County Rockdale

Alienation suit verdict orders $250 payment

Chicago April 28 Charles Parker 63 old metal worker was ordered by Circuit Judge Michael Feinuerg to pay 250 to Michael Farber for alienating the affections of Farber's wife Georgia 28. The verdict followed days of testimony including a reference to a bathtub scene at the Farber home during a July night in Wat.

Chicago Charles Pops) Parker Michael Feinuerg Michael Farber Farber Georgia Wat

Man Confesses in Wendel Kidnap Case

New York report states District Attorney William F. X. Gengahon of Brooklyn says Harry Weiss arrested in Youngstown Ohio confessed involvement in the Wendel kidnapping. Weiss implicated because Ellis Parker Jr. praised him for potential state trooper status if the abduction succeeded.

New York William F. X. Gengah Brooklin Thale Harry Weiss Youngstown Ohio Paul Hy Wendel Ellis Parker Jr New Jersey Wold

Montanans Visiting Across Communities

A fragmented list of Montanans and accompanying towns across the state shows visitors and hosts at various lodges and towns including Helena Billings Missoula Great Falls Helena Livingston Butte Glasgow Havre Ennis Wisdom Sheridan Jefferson Island and more, naming numerous individuals and places. The scattered OCR reads like a social guest map with many personal names and locales tied to lodging houses and gatherings.

Vivian Johnson Mammoth W. E. McHugh Great Walls Ernest Guster Rel Lodge Benedict Deziel Helena AL the Finlon L. B. Kempt A. A. Turner M. Kellogg H. M. Shopleigh F. J °. Dixon Daley Great Halls UW. J. Moore J Salber D. R. Petrie Avie Harvey W. R. Battin Sheridan AL the Acoma T. B. Anderson Livingston Pred Adem Garl Eden H. c. Simpson Billings Jack Stacy Gee- Jey M. Staine Plentywood Butle Gerey Havre Piddow Hell O. B. Wingai Ennis Jesse Sparrell Jefferson Island

Unknown Deaths Struck Family in Past Incident

Mr and Mrs Joseph Grime recount a family history rooted in a past incident 50 years ago. Four children and fifteen grandchildren have since been affected by deaths and injuries tied to that events, shaping a long shadow over the household.

Archgold Joseph Grime

Landon An ea d in Bay State Vote

Historic returns show Roosevelt leading in several states with Borah Hoover Knox and Vandenberg among early vote leaders. In Philadelphia Harrisburg and Dauphin County Roosevelt outpaced Breckinridge while Borah posted strong numbers. In St Paul Mayor Gehan leads Mahoney by a wide margin. Pittsburgh race shows McNair trailing Eberharter for the U S House nomination. An airline using electrical heating rings to warm Sleeper planes before engine start.

Hoover U. S Boralt Vandenberg Col Frank Knox Chicago Manchester N.H Boston Borah Knox London Roosevelt Philadelphia Breckinridge Dauphin County Harrisburg Borsh

Joint business action urged in New Deal reply speech

Roper tells hundreds at Chamber of Commerce that business must rid government interference by tidying its house and extending employment. Plan calls for survey of needs, pass benefits to consumers, farm industrial committees, retraining, stimulating durable goods, home building programs, expanding foreign trade, and researching long term public works.

Roper New Deal Chamber of Commerce Pon Business

Coordination of Government and Private Endeavors

The text outlines ten points stressing balanced relations between state, subdivisions, and labor. It calls for studies on production, wages, and labor mechanics, promotes social responsibility by government units, and urges multiple channels of cooperation between business and government to ensure orderly collaboration and harmony.

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