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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

1

Western highway officials open annual convention

Gilchrist, state highway engineer of Texas, and Willard Chevalier of New York, led the opening session of the Western association of State Highway Officials. Gilchrist said larger governmental units will handle highway financing, with federal aid growing vital as states face bad finances.

Phoenis Aris Gileb Gilchrist Texas Na Fonel Association of State Gilchuist Willard Chevalier New York American Roadbuilders Association Innital Western Association of State Highway Officials Gilchrist Sfc

Italians Push Toward Capital Amid North African Drive

Italian advances toward Addis Ababa continue as Mussolini plans sustained labour support shipments to Africa. The Umbria carried 2060 workmen from Naples while patrols monitor Romuland fronts. Three southern columns rest due to two days of rain. fall of Sasah Baneh may let Italians press toward Harar, 175 miles away.

Addis Ababa Africa

Rowe's Career of Public Service

James Henry Rowe of Chicago born Aug. 6 10%, rose through Chicago schools and the University of Chicago before moving to Butte in 1898. He led P J Brophy retail, joined Ferris O'Brien Rowe real estate, and drove civic projects in Montana including roads, highways, and state funding. Renowned as organizer, he helped secure federal financing, backed gas tax campaigns, and served on the state highway commission and in Washington with Frank C Walker, shaping Montana’s public works legacy.

Sity Chicaga St. Bouls University Montala Butte Montana Highway Commmission Montana Montana State Board of Education Silver Felows Wabash College Marine Dialogical Laboratory Woods Hole Mase University of Chircago Whitman College James Henry Rowe Chicago University of Chicago St. Louis University P. J. Brophy Shoresales Ferris, O'Brien and Rene Chamber of Commerce Horm Jing Rowe Roais Harrison Ayetive Marin Flat Sen Harrison Avenue Monkina Street Rawe Road Thoighway Cord Grieling Mr. Rowe State Highway Commission C. S. Warden W.4t. Mulvaney Frank C. Walker Jim Rowe Washington

Co operative Spirit Of Business Praised By Chinaman Of SEC

A speech before the Economic Club presents three guiding SEC principles. Landis describes the commission as building a framework to control credit prevent speculative excess insure investors access to required information and banish fraudulent practices. He emphasizes toleration of mistakes and a cooperative ethos in the nation’s body.

Chinaman SEC Securities and Exchange Commission Commission Landis

Chamber Members Debate Economy Policy in Legislature

Fr id ay the House passed a measure echoed by Frid H Clausen president of Van Bernt Manufacturing in Hoericott Wisconsin urging the administration to restore employment and return federal taxing power to its proper function. He called for a balanced budget and restrained public expenditures amid the government’s economic challenge.

Frid H. Clausen van. Bernt Manufacturing Company Hoericott Wis America

De CHANT LEAVES FOR CONVENTION

De Chant assistant chief operator at Milwaukee M K offices left for Chicago to represent the Montana organization at the general committee meeting of the Order of Railway Telegraph Operators and will attend the New Orleans convention. He previously finished a Washington job and then handled earthquake relief duties in Helena before returning home. Also notes Jim Rowe helped lead Silver Bow county relief in 1936 and details his family. James Lee bitten by a dog at 64 South Montana treated at St James Hospital.

de Chant Chtef Milwaukee MlWays Chiergo Montna Organization New Orleans Washington Helena Helen Rowe Mr. Rowe Josephine Sullivan Butte Chicago Salt Lake City James H. Rowe Jr Law Department Harvard University Olver We- Gell Holmes Supreme Court Wnd Now & Tender Washington, DG James Lee South Montana St Janvis’ Hospital

Wendel Kidnap Figure Jailed In Quiet Confession

The report details a confession by Geoghan accusing Bilis Parker of aiding in the Wendel kidnapping. Weiss’ tale links a South Amboy mob and officials to the case, with Parker described as using disguises and victim to demand a ransom.

Geoghan Weiss South Amboy Wendel Tils Ohio Gevghan Parker

Sugar tax push by Congressman Ayers at Billings

Congressman Hoy E B Ayers urged an independent excise tax on sugar in Billings to aid American sugar beet and cane farmers. He warned that under the soil conservation act benefits would shrink and outlined plans for a separate sugar program as he travels for private business and his Montana governor bid.

Billings Hoy EB. Ayers Congress Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Ayers Jeff Washington Lewistown Montana House Sugar Committee

Salvation Army officer transferred in western district change

Cy R E Clarke, divisional commander for the Salvation Army 41 Intermountain district, requests transfer from Seattle headquarters to take charge of the Northwest division. Brigadier James Dee succeeds him. The move follows health concerns of Mrs Clarke advising rest at a higher altitude. Announcement was received by the Army Advisory board in Butte yesterday.

Cy. R. E. Clarke Salvation Army Intermountain District Deter Seattle Northwest Division James Dee Clarke Intermountain Command Hkc Apniy Butte

Wallace Range Program and Seed Loans Posted

Wallace品牌 proposes range management to curb depletion with multiuse plans including grazing water shed services and wildlife. a seed loan program launches for 60 000 to 80 000 farming families in eight northwest states with an initial 2 million dollars, disbursed to North and South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin Montana Wyoming and Colorado. North Dakota Senator Frenier calls aid better than nothing and praise the program as a start for drought hit farmers.

North South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin Montana Wyoming Colorado Resettlement Administration Congress Northwest Nord 49 Frenler Repute North Dakota

Citizenship class party marks end of training at Y

More than 50 members of the Americanization class at the Y M C A celebrated the finish of their training last night with a program. Classes have met each Monday since December in prep for courthouse tests. Taught by Douglas Gold, city superintendent, and Mrs Pred Anstice, the project was sponsored by the American Legion with Toole as committee chairman. Girls YW NYA assisted by coaching.

Douglas Gold Pred Anstice Silver Bow Post

Van Tage Medicine Ad Promises Quick Relief for 25 Cents

An advertising circular touts Van Tage as a new remedy claimed to relieve indigestion headaches skin eruptions and stomach acid issues. It promises a trial bottle for 25 cents on Friday and Saturday with a full price of 1.28 and a mail order option from Los Angeles California.

Van-Tage van Tage Cougon Owsiey’s G. I. Mosby

City moves to refund old debt and fund purchases

The city plans bids on refunding old bonds maturing 1937 1938 and 1946. Trustees include Mayor Hanswirth and City Treasurer Holland. Purchases proposed from parks funds include a cement mixer metal sewer rods and a gas engine cement mixer. Chief of police Walter Bhay appointed after Murphy death but not confirmed amid opposition. Katherine Tuumi claim against the city for 200 was recommended settled with transfer of 700 from special street patching.

Elguy Ueeay Coug Silver Bowl City of Biuke M. D. O'Connell T. Sulivan T. 4. Morgan T. R. Morgan M. M. Trudgen Walter Bhay Hauswirth Jere J. Murphy Katherine Tuumi Tie City

Woman sprints to safety as child tragically struck

Chicago April 28 A mother, Mrs Martha Blodgett, 42, shouted Get out of the way as two children, Bixby Kingsley 7 and Marcie 6, fled from a sixth floor window to the sidewalk below. A bystander nurse reported the woman was in fragile health.

Chicgagg Martha Blodgett Bixby Kingsley Marcie

Kaimin Elects Missoula Editor for 1938 37

Missoula April 99 421 Vire Rinia Hamblet has been elected editor of the Montana Kaimin, the state university student newspaper, for 1938 37, the second woman to head the chief position. Blanche Goppo previously rose to the role in 1929 30 after Editor Jarod Joyce resigned.

Missoula Vire Rinia Beck Montana Kaimin Shail Blanche Goppo Jarod Joyce

City actions include storm sewer fund approval and office move

The storm sewer fund was approved and Standard Motor's plan to relocate a small office building to 83-30 Mercury Street was granted. A proposed department of electricity within public works, with designated funding, was advanced for future consideration along with an electrical code. Painting work valued at $225 was reported, and a bridge project on Johns and Kennedy streets was urged. A condolence response to Mayor Provost's death was read from Mrs Christine Provost and family.

Standard Motor’ Company Mercury Street Department of Electricity Department of Public Works M.D. O'Connell Hell T. R. Morgan Johns Kennedy Streets Christine Provost Frank Provost Anaconda

Government probes Townsend scheme and old-age pension lobby

A congressional hearing reveals Townsend leaders allegedly milking funds from county seniors to finance a lobby for the McGroarty old age pension bill. Townsendgrams and mailed levies of nickels to dimes funded the effort as sharply questioned by Rep. Gavagan and others. Meanwhile, J L Sutherland is named manager of the Moccasin experimental farm succeeding J L Norton who moved to a purchased farm near Bozeman. Norton, a Kansas State graduate, had led the Moccasin station since 1920.

Townsend Jobby Townsend Tims Moore House Gavagan Department of Justice Garagan Washington Congressional Committee Congress

What It Will Do Van Tagee Bowel Cleansing Claim

A claim-laden ad asserts Van Tagee will gradually cleanse the bowels never cleansed before. It promises release of awful gases and impurities from the first dose, urging readers with sensational language about drastic internal cleansing.

van Tageé

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