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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1937

Page

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School District No 1 Finances Show Strong Balance

The trustee's annual report shows July 1 1936 cash balance 345263.67 with total receipts 1596016.16 and disbursements 1250752.49 for the year. Expenditures covered elementary 421381.27 and high school 202118.26. $564188.27 paid to contractors for the new high school. No extra levy needed as $710000 in bonds issued last year supports increased 1937 38 expenditures. Sinking fund totals and bond retirement figures outlined with total bond issues at 815141.69.

Margaret Leary

Army announces numerous vacancies in multiple commands

U S Army vacancies announced by C C Gibson in Butte. Open enlistment in Hawaii for infantry field artillery coast artillery air corps mechanics engineers quartermaster and medical departments. Vacancies also at Vancouver Washington Fort Stevens Oregon Fort Lewis Washington Fort George Wright and Fort Missoula. Butte office on third floor of the Federal Building.

U. S. Army C. C. Gibson Butte Hawaii Infantry Field Artillery Coast Artillery Air Corps Mechanics, Engineers Quartermaster Corps Medical Department Seventh Infantry Vancouver Wash Third Coast Artillery Fort Stevens Ore Sixth Engineers Ninth 10Th Field Artillery Fort Lewis Fourth Infantry Fort George Wright

Filipinos Kill American Planter in Philippine Raid

A gang of 10 Filipinos armed with guns and bolo knives killed Percy A. Hill, 65, at his rice plantation in Nueva Ecija province. Hill, a Watertown, New York native, had lived in the Philippines for 30 years and was noted as an author and stamp collector. Rhodesia to start first air service soon.

Manila Percy A. Hill Nueva Ecija Hill Watertown N. Y Philippines

Prize Hidden in Popcorn Sticks In Boy’s Throat

Whitehall lad William Skakels tipped a box of molasses popcorn and swallowed a prize tin horse. His parents rushed him over 30 miles to St James hospital where doctors retrieved the toy from his esophagus. The horse bears a dent, but William recovered with no lasting injury.

William Skakels Whitehall St James Hospital William

Sister Mary Noel Corrigan Obituary At St Ann Parish

Sister Mary Noel Corrigan dies after a four month illness. A solemn requiem mass will be held at St. Ann's church at 9 30 Monday. Born in Chicago she joined the Sisters of Charity in Dubuque in 1900 and taught in Chicago plus St Anthony Missoula St John the Evangelist and St Ann in Butte. Survived by brothers Edward and Will Corrigan and sister Mrs J Meagher, all in Chicago.

St. Ann’s Mary Noel Corrigan St. Ann Sister Corrigan Chicago Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dubuque Iowa St. Anthony School Missoula St. John the Evangelist

Mrs Anne C Delich Of Butte Dies At Local Hospital

Mrs Anne C Delich lifelong Butte resident wife of city fireman Robert Delich died yesterday in a local hospital. The family home is 822 East Broadway. Survived by her mother Mrs Mary Ryan brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Clifford Hensley and uncle James P Gleason all of Butte. Also three brothers and sisters in law and in laws Mr and Mrs W G Farrell Berkeley Calif Mr and Mrs Joseph Ryan Oakland Calif Mr and Mrs B J Farrell Santa Rosa Calif Mary De lich and brother-in-law Chris De lich. Body at Duggan Merrill chapel pending funeral arrangements.

Anne C. Delich Butte Robert Delich East Broadway Mary Ryan Clifford Hensley James P. Gleason W. G. Farrell Berkeley Calif Joseph Ryan Oakland B. J. Farrell Santa Rosa Mary Delich Chris Delich Duggan-Merrill

Last Rites Held for Bruno Manley in Helena Church Service

Bruno E Manley died in a local hospital Sunday from injuries suffered at the West C Olusa mine. Rev Martin Ringstrom led services at Wicks Thursday with Alice Ringstrom singing Abide With Me and Face to Face. Pallbearers included Mattie Mann Emil Saari Toivo Blixt Clarence Reilly Vincent Blixt and Arro Simi. Burial followed in a Jefferson City cemetery.

Bruno E. Manley West Colusa Wicks Martin Ringstrom St. John Lutheran Church Helena Alice Ringstrom Mattie Mann Emil Saari Toivo Blixt Clarence Reilly Vincent Blixt Arro Simi Jefferson City

Mrs Lillie Bullock Dies After Long Illness In Butte

Butte resident Mrs Lillie Bullock 72 died in a local hospital after a long illness. A native of England she came to Butte in 1887 with her husband Thomas Bullock who died in 1933. Survived by son Henry Sturt ridge she was a member of Ruth chapter No 2 Order of Eastern Star. Richards mortuary holding remains awaiting funeral arrangements.

Lillie Bullock Butte England Thomas Bullock Ruth Order of Eastern Star Henry Sturtridge Richards Mortuary

Damage and divorce actions filed in district court

Theresa Sloan administratrix sues Crystal Ice Co and others for 25300 dollars claiming fatal injuries to three year old William Sloan on North Montana Street July 5 1936 caused by a backing ice truck. Sophia Kabalin seeks divorce from Gus Kabalin citing extreme cruelty. Margaret Westerhaus seeks divorce from Paul Westerhaus citing desertion and asks for custody of two children. Mary Manley discharged as administratrix of Matthew Berkopec estate by order of Judge Lynch.

Crystal Ice Company Theresa Sloan William Thomas Sloan Montana Street Ice Company Bay Sophia Kabalin Gus Kabalin Butte Margaret Geraldine Westerhaus Paul W. Westerhaus Kalispell Mary Manley Matthew Joseph Berkopec J. J. Lynch

Military Rites Set for Philip Tevlin in Mountain View Cemetery

Silver Bow post No 1 American Legion will conduct military grave side services at the American Legion plot in Mountain View cemetery today for Philip J Tevlin a Butte resident and World War I veteran. He died Thursday after 14 months illness. Funeral services will be held at St John the Evangelist church at 9 30 this morning.

Silver Bow Post American Legion Mountain View Philip J. Tevlin Tevlin Butte St. John the Evangelist Church

Funeral Services Held for Edward E. McIntire in Butte

Funeral services for Edward E. McIntire a longtime Butte resident who died Wednesday were conducted by Rev. W. S. Traweek at the Duggan Merrill chapel. Guests heard songs by Mrs. Effie Gray and Mrs. George Berryman as pallbearers John Pendergast Daniel Brown Edward Hall Lester Russell Spencer Gratton and Clyde Martin attended the burial at Mountain View cemetery.

Edward E. McIntire Butte W. S. Traweek Duggan-Merrill Effie Gray George Berryman Old Rugged Cross John Pendergast Daniel Brown Edward Hall Lester Russell Spencer Gratton Clyde Martin Mountain View Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Kath erine Judge in Butte

Funeral services for Mrs Kath erine Judge pioneer Butte resident who died at her home 47 West Daly street will be held at St Lawrence church at 9 30 o clock today Burial will be in St Patrick cemetery subject to local notice adjustments

Katherine Judge Pioneer Butte West Daly Street St. Lawrence Church St. Patrick Cemetery

Dairy farmer fined for milk board violation in city

Robert Cashin of the Pierce dairy pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace R F Kline to rules and regulations violations of the milk control board and was fined $5 plus court costs. G A Norris state milk control board commissioner announced the penalty. Norris spoke while visiting the city from Helena. Brazil movie makers open a motion picture school in Rio de Janeiro inviting enrollment from hopeful actors.

Robert Cashin Pierce Dairy Justice of the Peace R. EF. Kline The Milk Control Board G. A. Norris State Milk Control Board Norris Helena Brazil Rio de Janeiro

Butte Mines Band Opens Summer Concert Season

The Butte Mines band dressed in dark blue and gold performed for a crowd of local children and adults. The program featured marches an overture and a waltz directed by Sam H. Treloar. The group has long been a leading Montana musical ensemble with plans to perform at Stevensville August 12. A radio broadcast drew fan mail from Maine Florida and California.

Butte Mines Butte Balfe Ance Sam H. Treloar Stevensville Maine Florida California Treloar

Thomas Ryan 76 dies after lingering illness in Butte

Thomas Ryan 76 a Butte resident for five decades died at his home 732 North Wyoming Street after a lingering illness. Retired miner since 1932 he is survived by his widow Annie, two sons Andrew and Thomas both of Butte, four daughters and sons in law, a sister Ellen Shields of Butte, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Body at Duggan's Merrill mortuary.

Thomas Ryan Butte Wyoming Street Annie Ryan Andrew Thomas Richard Stevens Lucien Burley Anaconda William Constable Windham N. Y A. W. Arnold Leavenworth Kan Ellen Shields Duggan’s Merrill Mortuary

Butte Briefs and Local Notices

PARENTS OF GIRL A daughter was born today at the Murray hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gilham 2618 Princeton avenue. STEAM BATHS are healthful and invigorating. IN ST JAMES Jennie Richardson Basin and Elinor Deniff 2125 Harrison avenue entered St James hospital yesterday. Mrs. George Martin 107 East Woolman street left Murray hospital yesterday Nellie Eisenhauer Pennsylvania block Highland Shaw Jefferson Island John Gillespie 426 South Murray hospital entries yesterday.

Frank Davis The Murray Hospital Ralph Gilham Princeton Avenue James Jennie Richardson Basin Elinor Deniff Harrison Avenue St. James’ Hospital George Martin East Woolman Street Murray Nellie Eisenhauer Pennsylvania Highland Shaw Jefferson Island John Gillespie

Public Health Nurse Luella Stickney Resigns Beaverhead Post

Miss Luella Stickney submitted her final annual report as Beaverhead County health nurse to the Beaverhead chapter of the American Red Cross. In the year ending June 30 she visited 488 homes, conducted 69 school visits, two pre school clinics and a diphtheria immunization clinic, examined 73 for tuberculosis, assisted with smallpox and tick serum clinics, and inspected 870 children with 432 found defective for the first time. She resigns to become supervisor of public health nurses for western Montana.

Dillon Luella Stickney Beaverhead American Red Cross Montana Miss Stickney

Wind Storm Crushes Chimney at White Cafe

A severe Dillon windstorm toppled a brick chimney from the White cafe on Montana and Center streets. Bricks blocked the sidewalk but harmed no passerby. The gusts damaged trees and windows, sent dust into the air, and only a few rain drops fell.

Dillon Montana and Center Streets Center

Dillon Residents Attend Picnic at Echo Lake

Beaverhead county sportsmen and families plan the annual district picnic at Echo Lake near Anaconda Sunday. They depart early to participate in the opening trap shoot with several local gunners competing. Pete Westergard and Lindley Phillips hold committee roles for arrangements and events.

Dillon Beaverhead County Echo Lake Anaconda Pete Westergard Lindley Phillips

Dillon Nimrods Make Good Scores at Twilight Shoot

Vic Westergard W E Talent and Leslie H Smith each shot 49 of 50 to lead the Dillon Gun club weekly twilight event in Dillon on June 23. Chico Feliz 45x50 Jack Keenan 44x50 Mrs Jack Keenan 40x50 Paul Schwab 36x50. In the handicap Talent 22x25 and Smith 21x25.

Dillon Notes Highlights Local Visits and Births

John Anderson visits Dillon. Robert Glich’s daughter born at Barrett hospital. Donald Wheat from Beaverhead Highs ill with pneumonia. Janet Schoonmaker from New York visits Dillon with her mother Mabel Schoonmaker. Miss Martha Schwab of Dillon’s Clyde Allen family visiting. A $10,000,000 aviation plant will be built at Zama Japan.

Dillon John Anderson Alder Robert Glich Reichle Barrett Hospital Donald Wheat Beaverhead County Earl L. Wheat Janet Schoonmaker Poughkeepsie New York Elizabeth Wilkinson Sam Wilkinson Schoonmaker Mabel Schoonmaker Deer Lodge Clyde Allen American Falls Allen Martha Schwab Zama Japan

Montana street residents listed for release

The passage names Norma Walker of 713 B Maryland Avenue Mrs. W J Hawkins 1401 Iowa Street Fred Martin Route 1 and patients leaving Kimber W Badily 212 South Arizona Street James Heimbach 604 West Broad Way Herman Buhl 219 North Washington Street.

Montana Street Norma Walker Maryland Avenue W. J. Hawkins Iowa Street Fred Martin Kimber W. Badily Arizona Street James Heimbach West Broadway Herman Buhl Washington Street

WPA Cuts Need Drastic Action in Montana Jobs

Montana WPA faces possible drastic reductions after July shows 8 567 employed, 767 above the state quota. State administrator Joseph F E Parker says triple checks through July 21 must prove a swift quota cut to keep programs active, with Zone 1 Wolf Point to Zone 12 Butte under review for shortfalls or near misses.

Montana Joseph FE. Parker WPA Washington Parker Wolf Point Missoula Great Falls Lewistown Billings Anaconda Butte Kalispell Glendive Livingston Havre Miles City

Marriage Licenses Issued To Six Couples In Butte

Licenses to wed were issued at the court pier yesterday to George Dick Bruce 30 and Marguerite Sturgis 23 both of Butte Rudolph Oberosler 28 and Newrene Verlins 20 both of Butte Joe Anzik 23 and Mary Pezdark 22 William Shutey 22 and Eliza beth Davis 17 all of Butte A license to wed was issued July 7 to James J Graham 22 and Francis Kovacich 19 both of Butte

George Dick Bruce Marguerite Sturgis Butte Rudolph Oberosler Newrene Verlins Joe Anzik Mary Pezdark William Shutey Elizabeth Davis James J. Graham Francis Kovacich

Butte Man Flies on New Airline

Willard S. Thompson secretary manager of the Butte Chamber of Commerce was a guest on the National Parks Airways flight over the proposed inside aerial route to Edmonson Canada. He will return to Butte today. Col. J. M. Johnson assistant secretary of the Department of Commerce is making his official inspection trip of the proposed line.

Butte National Parks Airways Edmonson Canada Willards. Thompson Butte Chamber of Commerce Col J. M. Johnson Department of Commerce

Wedding Ring Found by County Surveyor

A plain gold band with initials and date 7-17-23 was found on the first floor near the county surveyor’s office by Jack Healy. The owner can claim the ring by identifying it at the surveyor’s office in the courthouse.

Jack Healy County Surveyor's Office

Law and Motion Calendars Set For This Morning

Hearings on law and motion calendars will be held in both departments of district court starting at 9 30 a m. Judge J J Lynch presides in department No 1 and Judge T F E Downey presides in department No 2.

J. J. Lynch T. FE. Downey

Alleged gambling equipment seized at Crown bar

Constable Martin Jovick reported seizure of gambling equipment at the Crown bar yesterday noon and arrest of Joe Lyden. He added that Germany is pursuing land reclamation projects.

Martin Jovick Crown Bar Jovick Joe Lyden Germany

Court Sets Purchase Price in Deer Lodge Site Case

U S Judge James H Baldwin ordered payment of 5750 for parts of land needed for a new post office site at Deer Lodge. The Conleys Frank and Hilda and the Jacob Schmidt Brewing company of Minnesota were found to own the property and money already deposited in court by the federal government was ordered paid to them.

Postoffice Deer Lodge Minnesota U.S James H. Baldwin Frank Conley Hilda H. Conley Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Baldwin

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