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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

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Winter Wheat Prospects Milk Grasshopper Risk In Montana

Federal agri statistician Jay G. Diamond reports winter wheat yields and quality remain favorable overall in Montana, escaping the worst of 1938 grasshopper damage. He notes a race between grasshopper movement and harvest, with drought affecting range seed and pastures east of the continental divide and heavy carryover of seed from last spring influencing stock prospects.

Hedena Jilly Moritana Jay G. Diamond Federal Agriculttural Statistician Montana Grahs Diamond Montstia Serutral Montana Cish Teed Stotk

Pair in Melrose Jail After Fight

Two elderly men were jailed after a Melrose street fight over allegedly stolen clothing. Thomas Ward was treated at James Hospital for a scalp laceration from a blow, while Alec Herhey Dillon was taken to jail with Ward as a material witness. Sheriff Ab McLeod and Deputy Max Weber made the arrests following the afternoon dispute. Ward remained hospitalized briefly, and Hartley was to be arraigned in a local justice court.

Bielrove Dillon Melrose Cluthes Ward Hartley McLeod

Butte Pioneers Initiate Trio Tonight

Butte Pioneers club to initiate three candidates at the regular meeting this evening at 3 o clock in Legion hall. Initiates include Patterson Atiss Sarah Isaacson and Katherine Taylor with Club President Joe Bringy officiating. Entertainment features Irene Duckham accordion solo and dance numbers Frank Uelfem Annes Gote recitation Evangelina spa tow to sing with accompaniment. Judge J. J. McNamara's orchestra to play for dancing after the program.

Butte Pringers' Club Legion Hall Patterson Atiss Sarah Isaacson Katherine Taylor Clu Joe Bringy Irene Duckham Frank Uelfem Annes Gote J. J. McNamara

Cable Overpowers Youth In Burglary

A burglary report details Gable and Rohen assaulting a youth, with Brocki knocked to the floor and a knee on the chest. A pistol from the actor's collection is mentioned as the incident escalates. Broski was booked at a suburban station on suspicion of burglary. Detective Lieutenant Chester Welch ordered a further investigation.

Gable Rohen Brocki Goble Broski

Richardson Last Rites Set for Cascade County Rancher

Funeral services will be held for Matthew Richardson a Cascade county rancher who established a hotel in Belt in 1889. Richardson fled yesterday from his Armington home and came to Montana in 1880.

Great Falls Merrow Matthew Richardson Cascade County Belt Peardson Armington

Flying Fortress Shatters Records In Test Flights

Washington July 31 The Nations Aeronautic association announced the army air corps super flying fortress broke all international altitude records for payload. Under Maj Celeb V Hayes and Capt W De Old the craft reached 8200 feet with 151 tons payload on a Dayton Ohio test flight in celebration of the air corps birthday. Previous payload altitude record was Russian planes carrying 28 600 pounds to 6561 feet on November 29 1926. The payload included water lead and ballast, cross wind conditions, and the plane landed after 43 seconds.

Washington Aeronaue Association Acmy Aly Corps Plang Celeb V. Hayes W. de Old Dayton Ghio Alr Flying Fortress

Council Group to Study Budget Before August 9 Vote

Gate City Council members will hold meetings this week to review the final municipal budget before submitting it to the council on August 9. Chairman Lingquist announced meetings at 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. Friday at City Hall. The budget, approved as a preliminary schedule, will be presented for final adoption and tax levies.

Gate City Me Council John Linguist Lingquist Cunell

Nazt Uniforms and Armed Organizations Ban Patented Measure

The measure banning Nazt uniforms and armed organizations passed the House and was sent to the Senate. Representative Grongan voiced support, arguing the bill would curb military style displays and propaganda by ideologically driven groups. Penalties include up to one year in prison and fines. the act forbids bearing arms or wearing uniforms by groups trying to establish unapproved government structures.

Washingson United States House Senate Gron~gan

Packing Plants Closed by Dispute in Northern California

Meat packing plants operated by Awith and. company faced shutdowns across South Fan Francisco Stockton and Fresno amid a dispute with the Western Federation of Butchers over working contracts. Oakland and iron branch plants stayed open as union leaders called a walkout at Swift operations in Northern California. The report also notes multiple obituaries from Butte including Arninso n Atkinson and Leonard Stewart with details on survivors and funeral arrangements.

San Francisco Uly C.A Awith and. Company Fan Francisco Stockton Fresno Wester Oakland

New Volumes at Library Listed

The Butte Public Library announced new arrivals across fiction and non fiction. Readings include titles across science poetry biography and general interest with many notable authors and subjects represented in the shelved collection.

Butte Public Library Yasterday Chambers Cote Quek Bosilentos Richard Hannay Bachan Mere Gopenkels Patrick Pentecost Manchy Rohmer Rosman Smith Spring Dmirney Stephen Isony King Wilson Web Walle Inchile Bitz Pilein Dulier Lawton Carroll Dantalg Bell Woods Greer Wood Fiaidamintal Albert Beel Powe Mivature Camert Neblett Oe Miles J Tusk Brown Elwity Taylor Saint Exupery Africa Sears Matsehat South America Tash Guvaltade Mac Manus Boker Holloway Wiamkon Guiline Sehicherts Gur Gosling Maughmin Uordan

Mrs Fisher Funeral Rites Planned for Butte

In Butte, the funeral of Mrs. Fisher, born in County Mayo Ireland and a resident of the United States for 40 years, will be held with Wilbur Carter Mullins in charge. Surviving are her husband, Bee Fisher, a brother, a sister in Butte, and numerous nieces nephews and extended family including Thomas Monnelly in California and Mary Nolan in Butte. The body rests awaiting services.

Finland Mary Mattson Butte Shera Ang Reed Funera Pot Arninson Atkinson Phoenis Blar Edwin Rit Ohare Otter Eestert Star Tirzsh Temple Daveniers The Nile Ideniel Mebure Sarah Hayes Smith Bulle Riehards Funeral Home Thomas Cosgrove Buttes Lewistown Abe Sanday Dveran Fisher County Mayo Ireland Minster States Hee Hwisband Falain Jeatpl Pisciard Anthony Dug Filrick Cogmrove

Denver wool sale opens with active bidding

Active bidders purchased large Western wool lots on the opening day of Denver's annual sale. Gel2 Brothers of Monte Vita Coto secured the day’s top price at 47.5 cents per pound for a 42400 pound lot. Buyer was Liessle of Boston, with Reed Warnick of Merion Wilkins Auction firm noting strong demand and bulk average between 21 and 24 cents per pound.

Denver Jily al Gel2 Brothers Monte Vita Coto Lieiles & Cannany Boston Reed Warnick Merion & Wilkins Liessle Warnick

Fire destroys Nome in Conrad

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the home of Joseph G. Pistrips near Conrad. No one was at home when the blaze began. A passerby notified the city fire forces after seeing smoke coming from the building.

Conrad Joseph G. Pistrips Larimer

Marriage Licenses Issued by District Clerk

Marriage licenses were issued in the office of the clerk of the district court to Charles Reynold Thom as, 35, and Yolonie C Flansburg, 26, both of Butler, and to Henry Mate, 48, Denver, Otto, and Ethel Kelly, 45, Kansas City, Mo.

Gistric Court Charles Reyinond Thomas Yoyonrie C Flansbug Bulte Enry Mate Denver Otto Ethel Kelly Kansas City

Report of River Surveyed in July by U S Geological Survey

A. Risley, secretary of the Water Users Irrigation Company, reports a formal finding from A H Spratbe of Hotena, U S Geological Survey district engineer, on recent water measurements of the Red Rock river and Lima reservoir to Barratts. The report notes a substantial gain from irrigation water backflow between the two points, measured July 20 with field personnel Trenty Eagle and S Hindel assisting.

Trenty Eagle S. Hindel State Water Conservation Board He. H. Fifield Diet Mad HM. Tice E.G. Donohue N. W. Bindawer Travigalions

Local Justice Bids Action In Cottonwood Land Case

Deer Lodge records show four lord men charged in a local cottonwood land dispute. Justice of the Peace Wo. Mant Liste presided as the case titled at the courthouse. The docket lists the plaintiffs and defendants, with details of shares claimed and disputed boundaries.

Deer Lodge Lord Mtn Justice of Peace

Dillon district fires prompt multiple probationary dismissals

Pinky Walstr pleaded guilty and drew 60 days in Powell county Jail for thefts at Dillon hardware and clothing shop break ins. Others including Joo Labbusstoner and Clarence Jackson received orders to leave town while Miner deck and Van Filstine faced probation terms after district incidents. Fire reports note several small blazes in Heaverhood and Dillon districts with limited damage.

Pinky Walstr Powell County Dillon Ughtutugy

Fund Allocations to Schools Show Gains Over Figures

Dillon July 31 Special–In state allocations from second instrument tax collections to Beaverhead county school districts show a gain over the same period last year. County superintendent Miss Margaret Sweeney announced allocations total $7.14 per census child vs $7.60 previously, with district figures listed: Tolley Bannack $278.88 Nelson $289.63 Tigeratte $339.01 Argenta $100.20 Melrose $130.44 Newey $201.41 Geant $154.54 Apex $52.96 Dillon $5,838.38 Wise River $61.60… rest of district figures abbreviated due to printing.

Dillan Aregenta Melrose Newey Geant Apex Dillon Wise’ River Limes Bristow Red Rock Wiset Glukoas Nicholia Millpoint Lakeview Vovie Motta

Paddock Named to Girl Scout Board in Dillon

Dillon report notes Mrs. Smitty Padinek appointed to regional Girl Scout board covering Montana Idaho Utah Wyoming Colorado. Recognition cites support for a free recreational camp program over past summers and ties to local leaders Mary Jane Littefield and McConnell.

Dillon Smitty Padinek Dillon Mirl Scout Council Dne Montana Idaho Utah Wyoming Colorado Wome Mary Jane Littefield Salt Lake City Bhe Meconnell Dillon Legion Gold Creek

Marriage License Granted To Couple In Deer Lodge

A marriage license was issued in Deer Lodge for Bernard Th Leslie and Juanita F Punlay of Be ier Lodge. Miss Bergstrom, daughter of Warden Theodore Bergstrom of Montana State Prison, has connections to the community and is known to visit frequently. the ceremony was expected to be a notable event of the day.

Deer Lodge Roland Thomas LaCaser Jeloy Bergstrom Theodore Bergstrom Montana State Prison Shia Beer Lodge Lacued Berwanl Leslie Jionita F. Punlay Breer Lodge

Testimony to Resume in Montauk Condemnation Case

Testimony in the condemnation action by the State of Montauk against William H. Wallach and others will resume Wednesday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The case concerns lands in Helmville to be used for a proposed roadway, with a number of witnesses listed in the record.

Neer Lodge Montauk William H. Wallach Crooks Andrew Grooks Richards Galena Street Pmanuel Lutheran Lee. Jones Mountain View

Band Concert to Feature Various Music Novelties

The Mostena State band under Martin Cesare will perform a diverse program of novelties popular music and classical selections. The city sponsored concert is set at Washington Juntas High School starting at 7:30 p.m.

Mostena State Band Martin Cesare Washington Juntas High School

Findley Roe Dead on Coast Report

Word of the death of Esaatiy Roy a former Batte and Dil on resident was received here last night in Monrovia California. A daughter Monrovia survives. Man loses wallet Harold Miller 114 South Onto yesterday told police he lost a wallet containing small amount of cash driving permits and a stolen item on a downtown street.

Esaatiy Roy Weilekuoan Batte Dilon Rot Monrovia Call Harold Miller Tod Police

Dillon Rotary Holds Lecture on Potatoes

July 31 Dillon scene reports a Rotary Club meeting featuring a talk on growing certified seed potatoes by Philip Golam. The lecture covered initiation steps and showcased motion pictures about potato cultivation. Local residents and travelers were noted in brief social updates from Dillon and nearby areas.

Dillon

Spotted fever cases reported in Montana this year

Helena notes late July reports of spotted fever with five deaths this year. Other communicable diseases listed include whooping cough, scarlet fever, chickenpox, measles, typhoid, trachoma. Names and exact figures are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Helena Montana Beavéhead

Fort Missoula to Get New Command

Fort Missoula changes hands tomorrow with Lt Col Earl Landreth of Berkeley California succeeding Col FP Watts. Col Watts transferred to New York as executive officer of the post embarkation.

Senate Passes Lending Measure Amid Budget Contests

The Senate advanced a lend ing bill amid party clashes over RFC funding and tax treatment of bonds. Key debates centered on export import bank authority, rail aid, and the program’s impact on the deficit. Barkley pressed for price compromise while Taft warned of dollar diplomacy as the policy shifted to expand foreign credits.

RFC Roosevelt Barkley U-Ky Senate Banking Committee Congress Acoitnisication Gennte Haye Stetler Kod Genator Taft R-Chiol Hyon Uase Senate RFC Gay Singer Existg RPO Benatar Barkley Barstiey H. Donee Juans Latin-America Bette Ane Taft

Permanent waves not so permanent in GC company

In Braver City Nebraska 31 1 These permanent waves on twenty Husky COC boys at camp proved temporary. A visit to Irene Florlon's Beauty Shop reveals triplements ran out and young dandies trimmed their hair as officers said the boys left camp to barbering.

Braver City Neb Irene Florlon

Incorporation Articles Filed for Hooslets Inc in Montana

Articles of Incorporation filed in Helena for Hooslets Inc with $50,000 capital. It is organized in Park County to acquire water, build reservoirs and pipelines, supply water to factories and individuals, and locate mining claims in Montana and Wyoming. Directors listed: Hayy, Piany, May, and W. A. Hooger, all of Cooke, Montana.

Changing export policy sparks barter nation claim in Senate

The scene moves to a heated Senate debate over proposed export authorization with critics arguing policy shifts serve foreign governments. Barkley accepts an amendment ensuring loans are spent only on U.S. products, addressing fears loans would fund munitions exports.

Clerk ID Darkley Barkley United States

Butte Death Notices Chronicle Nor Aided By Mortuaries

Butte residents receive funeral notices for Nora Carran Curran and Nora L Curran with services at Sacred Heart Church. The list includes multiple obituaries and viewings, with arrangements at Daly-Shea and Duggan’s Mortuaries. Card of thanks from the Morris and Hunt families expresses gratitude for sympathy and support.

Liquor License Bill Approved By Judiciary Committee

Members of the Butterfly Coun judiciary committee voted to recommend passage of an ordinance to transfer liquor license jurisdiction from the city council to the treasurer. The one vote margin was four to three, with anticipated floor resistance. The bill, introduced by Al Kerman and Alex McDonald, would shift license investigations and approvals to the treasurer while current council members would handle license-related duties.

Butterfly Coun Fis Ccmen Matt Trudeen Judiciary Committee Caid al- Kerman Alex McDahald Sily

Anaconda Field Day Draws Wide Attendance

Anaconda July 31 Special Reflecting statewide interest in the fifth Onion cay held Sunday by the Anaconda MU and Smelermen's club. Among the attendees were a group from Great Falls including A. Wiggen, Rexville Flan Works general manager, and Peter Fontana, John Isaacson, and McDonald representing the Great Falls Mil and Smeltermen.

Anaconta Ama Onion Cay Anaconda MU Sinelermen Fran Great Falls A. & Wigein Rexivel Flan Works Anaconda Copper Mining Company Messrs Peter Fontana John Tsaacson McDonald Great Falls

Montana Men Head Lumbermen's Group

KALISPELL Montana January meeting of Inland Empire lumber and sawmill workers district council elected Nelson Weaver of Somers president. Officers named A Ricketts Kalispell vice president E B Tetlson Lewiston treasurer Otto Greip Livoy Montana trustee Perry Decker Troy Norbert Rossignol Headquarters Idaho. About 400 attendees from Montana Idaho Oregon and Washington. Also death notices and obituaries followed in the community pages.

Kalispell Tan ‘Inland Empire Inmiber and Sawouilt Lewiston Ida Nelson Weaver Somers Mant A. Ricketts E. B. Tetlson Telaiy Sud Washington- Oregon Spokane Otto Greip Livoy Aiont Coattcian Perry Decker Troy Montwarden Norbert Rossignol Headquarters Inn Thister Mortana Idano Oregon FaliGonits

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