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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1939

Page

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Montana Reports Fiscal Year Start With Large Balances

Helena Montana July 26 No state fund was overdrawn on the first day of the current fiscal year and the state held a balance near eight million dollars. State Treasurer Ray N Shannon announced the July 1 total of 6 921 721 36 up more than 200 000 from June 1 8 195 150 45 Cash receipts for the month were 3 448 735 74 and disbursements 2 232 254 63 The general fund balance at June 1 was 399 949 03 as receipts and transfers boosted the total for the new year Major balances included educational sinking 343 780 61 fish and game 105 493 20 and highway commissions 844 320 84. Helena Montana July 28 A balance of 18 023 250 93 was on hand in state investment accounts at the start of the new fiscal year with the common school permanent fund leading at 14 703 289 35 Other major totals included Agricultural permanent 84 , 332 41 and State University Permanent 467 072 19.

Helena Montana Ray N. Shennon Highway Commission Highway Patrol Liquor Control Board Publi School Commmon Ray N. Shannon School of Mines State Moyer State University Permanent Montana Trist Ald Regnc Agricultural College Gest Ani Blind School

Budget Cuts Narrow Bounty Fund and Aid Lines

The county budget shows sharp cuts across departments with the emergency fund sliced from 192 307 to 96 307 and the poor fund reduced from 177 000 to 326 163. Road fund gains to 69 291 while the general fund drops to 15 000. Thirteen patients were admitted to Murray hospital in the latest count, naming Galilker Recht cover O Leary Stermod Taare and others.

Uen Twearthy Lund Murray Hospital James Galilker Dillon Richard Rechtcover Philipsburg Richard O'Leary Helena Ronald Stermod Pat Taare Mullins Wilbur Smith Sybil Walkerville WW. Lavelle Walnut J. Aarting Deer Ledges John J. Smith FL Ada ¥Ock

Man Fined For Sitting On Fender Of Car

Hayes Spearman was fined one dollar in gallows court yesterday after being charged with sitting on the fender of a parked automobile on South Main Street, Butte. Police said leaning against a parked car is a city ordinance violation. Spearman was arrested Monday and posted a $25 bond to ensure appearance.

Hearing Orders in Estate Matters Signed by Judge Downey

An order to show cause about selling certain claims of the late R. Bordeaux was signed by Judge I E Downey. Hearing set for Saturday Aug 19 at 9 30. F B Winger acting administrator filed receipts from claimants. Another order released Phila H King from liability as executor of James HM King. The estate is disposed of with receipts. Downey set Aug 5 for final distribution petition of Mullins estate by H L Vanner executor. Downey settled first and final account of John E Covatle administrator with will annexed for Pat Mullins estate. distribution ordered. Riddle Ravan administrator of Frances Raza deceased filed petition for order of sale of real estate. hearing set for Aug 15 for interested parties. Intercounty certificates filed from state board of equalization for five estates. Mullins estate valued at 4129.66 with tax due 0. Estes estate valued at 2690 with no tax due. Dorsh estate valued at 4244.75 with no tax. Linke estate valued at 6056.76 with tax about 162.20. Malloy estate valued at 572498 with tax due about 23.

Folm R Bordeaux I. E Downey F. B. Winger the Cour Phila H. King James HM King Pat Mullins Ryddle Ravan Frances Roza Downey Sed Gaturday State Board of Equalization Charles J. Malloy

U S Steel Ingone For Quarter Shows Gains

U S Steel reported for the June quarter a net profit of 1,909,784 or 9 6 cents a share on 7 percent cumulative preferred stock, up from 660,551 in the previous quarter, but a deficit for the six months ended June 30. Chairman Edward R. Siettinisse announced the board approved a quarterly dividend of 1.75 on preferred stock payable August 19 to stock record July 28.

New York U.S. Steel Corporation Edward R. Siettinisse

Trio Injured in Highway Accident Near Moose Creek Hill

Hartington and Frank Sweenes, investigators, reported the head-on crash occurred about 300 yards south of the Malden Hork hatchery road turnoff. Both cars were demolished, deputies said, with three injured in the collision.

Hartington Frank Sweenes Moose Creek Hill Te Malden Hork Hatchery Road

Roosevelt denies Farley ouster bid and resignation rumors

In Waleington July 25 President Roosevelt called rumors from a New Deal circle led by Thomas G. Corcoran about removing James A. Farley as Democratic National Committee chairman unfounded and said Farley is not contemplating resignation as postmaster general.

Waleington Roosevelt Inter New Deal Thomas G. Corcoran James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Farley

Cascade Limited Derails Near Klamath Falls

The Southern Pacific Cascade Limited, traveling northbound, derailed near Klamath Falls Oregon due to a track defect in the early hours. Passengers and crew escaped injury as authorities investigated the incident and cleared the line.

Klamath Falls Ore Southern Pacific Here

AdaIr Speaks To Peace Officers Anaconda Banquet

Helena Lt Gov Hugh Ie Adate spoke at the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers convention banquet in Anaconda. The gathering ends tomorrow with officer elections and the 1840 convention city chosen. Pistols shoot events highlighted with Class A and B team results, and aggregate scores.

Anaconda Lleut Hugh Ie Adate Helena Montana Se A. Poly Customs Havre J. &. Libby Sweet Grass H. A. Peterson William Ehintald Sheviff J Dalvyey Ryegate Rudy Ungarett Charits Uorn Rabb Otto Moore Winnett Glass A Joe Foley Jess Libby Formnd Tealp Sheater Ceell Alsop al Larsop William Burris Pirst Ot. Valvey William Ehbifald Rudy Ungaretti J. B. Steiner Rudy Maxwell Fath Iowa Glass Silhouettetist Foley B. A. Jennigs Hird William Burvis C. B. Alsop Sith Firsh Libby TL Alsop Win Burris

Missing Man Benjamin Johnson Found Treed Near Ban Pedro

Police found Benjamin W. Johnson, 72, after relatives reported him missing. He had climbed a large oak and stayed treed for about 16 hours until he could descend. He was thirsty and hungry but otherwise unharmed. Also reported are local residents returning home from Murray hospital.

Pedro Benjamin W. Johnson Johnson Fohazan

Death notices from Butte reflect local funeral arrangements

The remains of Mrs Thadolinsons are at Sherman Reed funeral home with funeral not yet set. Jean Stanford’s remains are at Sherman & Reed funeral home and will be moved to Seattle for services. Nicholas Murphy, 77, died Tuesday morning and lies at Bhevaaiysc Reed funeral home with funeral arrangements pending.

Johnson

Funeral notices and obituary brief items

Ousted union official noted. Funeral for Mark V Karslake to be held at Daly Shean mortuary Friday afternoon conducted by Rev Thomas Ashworth, interment at Mount Moriah cemetery. Spions Nicholas Spions 55 Greece native and longtime local miner dies yesterday. time and funeral details to follow.

Hrothee- Tagd Carpenters and Joes of America Karslake Mark V Daly-Sheantortuary Docock Spions Nicholas Spions Greece Tints City Tater

Daly Shea Mortuary Announces Twin Funeral Chapels

Davis David CBS Davis body at White's funeral home with services tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment at Mount Periah cemetery. Also mentions Daly Shea Mortuary two funeral chapels and White's Funeral Home as providers.

Davis David Cbs White Winder Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints Mount Periah Jas White

Parents Urge Control at Butte Concert Series

Readers protest disruptive children at a band concert led by Bama H. Tretoar of the Butte Mists. The program for Friday night includes European band favorites, overtures, medleys, and vocal numbers, with audience expectations of calm and order during performances.

Bama H. Tretoar Butte Mists Butte Med School the Cinders Mr. Trefoar Kineve Bulle Mr. Tretear American Suide Mighty America Sketey Europe Willian Tell.Rosdin Roy

Pioneer Outing Plans For Ruth Club Picnic

Ruth Pioneer club outlined its annual picnic for Sunday August 13 at Columbia Gardens. A program will include a dance at Golumbusis Gardens pavilion with J McNanwra’s orchestra. Admission 40 cents. balcony 14 cents. members with paid cards free. Coffee and sugar provided. attendees asked to bring own containers. women urged to wear gowns and sunbonnets. men to wear shirt sleeves.

Ruth Pioneer Club Columbia Gardens Jatec Syorly Ganges Golumbsis Gardens J. d. McNanwra Chub Orthie Mambera

Roosevelt Holds Up Hatch Bill for Study by Experts

President Roosevelt referred Hatch Bill provisions on political activity to government departments for study during a press conference. He questioned whether the measure, backed by both houses, had sufficient support and urgency for action at this time. Mothers and their baby sons discharged from St James hospital include Mrs. August Spolar and three others with listed addresses.

Roosevelt Washington Hatels Pernilelons Congress Bute St. James Hospital August Spolar Spruce Ambrose McCaughey West Woolman James Stanton North Mabama William Mahoney South Garglord

Card of Thanks and Funeral Notice for Darlene Darragh

The Croroker funeral details list late Matthew B Crocker viewing at Rose Toon Duggan's Merri mortuaries with service Tuesday at 2 PM in Mountain View Cemetery. The card thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy shown during illness and death. appreciation extended to Father McDonald, Father Boones, Murray Hospital staff, floral and spiritual bouquet senders. Signed by Mr and Mrs George Darragh and Family, Mrs Margaret Flynn, and the uncles aunts and cousins of Darlene.

Crogker Matthew B. ¢Iraker Crocker Rose Toon He Duggan Merri Mortuars Mountain View Nece Yate Ostlene Darragh Father McDonald Father Boones Murray Hosspital George Darragh Familiy Margaret Flynn Darlene

Exhausted Boy Recalls Eight Days Wandering Wilderness

A boy tells of eight days lost in rugged slopes with torn clothes and sores on face and feet. A doctor called his condition safe and recoverable. He phoned his Bangor hospital parents from the camp to reassure them. His father, injured in the search, could not leave. Searchers had difficulty tracing the boy as hounds couldn’t track his paths.

Hatele Bangor

George Neal Chosen School Truancy Officer

George Neal is chosen as school truancy officer amid improvements planned for Garfield school and new benches in the gym. The board approves crowd control measures at Garfield High Stadium and discusses a floodlight rate dispute with the electricians union. Four new teachers added Clyde Banfitid Miss Jestyhine Hayes Miss Ruth Gauslad and Caroline Bush with Bush moving from Allavonda. Superintendent Lowell W Johnson reports on the National Education Association meeting in San Francisco and payrolls are approved.

Garfield Sphical Noard Als High Phhoat Electrisisns Union Jeter Stati Clyde Banfitid Jestyhine Hayes Ruth Gauslad Caroline Bush Buile High School

WPA Operations Narrow To Limited Continuation

County Commissioner Dan D Buljisvan outlined that some Silver Bow projects would continue for safety and convenience, while others would be abandoned due to a labor shortage. City Engineer Curran said paving on city street projects would resume, with several sewer and cemetery tasks continuing only as skilled labor allows, and most nonconstruction WPA projects running normally.

Dan D. Buljisvan Silver Boy PF. i. Guyran Branston McMahon County Commissioners Tne Centerville Apex Cewer Glen Dous Meadorville Fie County Cemetery Curran Jack Healy Parker WEA WPA Ways and Means Ciy Council City Courier John Lindquist Lindquist Wader Way Inllex Montana Itegard

Silver Price Shifts Prompt Ore Deal Delays

The Montana smelter faces funding strains causing suspensions as shippers struggle to meet payrolls. Traverman settles some accounts while the association appeals to the White House and Treasury for an immediate price gap or legislative action. A letter to Congress and officials may have spurred a presidential directive.

Tae Montana Hart Traverman White House Treasury Tie Mint American Mining Congress Sen. B

Nicholas Splons Taken By Death In Butte

Five year old Greek native Nicholas Splons of Butte died last night at a local hospital after residing in Butte for 99 years. He lived at 233 Curtis Street and is survived by two cousins in Butte and several relatives in Greece. The body is at the Dalyenea mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Nicholas Splons Butte Greece Curtis Street Dalyenea

Butte Sizzles Through Torrid Day

Butte endured a scorching afternoon with a apparent high around 8 degrees and a 44 degree maximum noted by federal weather officials amid no breeze. Residents sought shade and airless streets as officials attributed the heat to a stagnant air mass and lack of cooling wind, with forecasts calling for fair weather and little change in temperature tonight and tomorrow.

Butte Federal Federal Bureau

Fight On Wage Law Indicates Conference Averts

At a rules committee hearing, Mrs Norton Barden and Wage Hour Administrator Elmer Andrews agreed to confer on amendments to the wage law. The proposed changes would exempt white collar workers earning certain salaries and allow longer agricultural work periods, while others would broaden exemptions. Andrews defended the act under scrutiny amid questions from Rep Cox about labor influence and political implications.

Sabsth D.-Ga Organized Cox Alm Jnb Ace

British and Japanese actions near Canton and Shanghai unrest

Reports describe British and French concessions at Shameen island Canton under blockade since June, with fears of searches at foreign entrances. Japanese led boycotts expand to Shantung and Hopeh, while Berlin–Moscow talks signal bargaining over Poland and Western guarantees as Spain’s Civil War fallout deepens.

Shameen Island Canton United States Tientsin Ifsthmini Ghansi Shantung Hopeh Honan Spain Berlin Moscow Russa Britain France Germany Poland Waels

AHEPA to Convene in Butte and Election of Leaders

The AHEPA order will hold its eighth annual convention in Butte. William G. Poulas of Great Falls becomes district governor, succeeding George Gerasios. New officers include S J Goutanis of Sheridan as lieutenant governor, John Abyizakis of Billings as secretary and treasurer, and Dr Ben Amalie of Missoula as district marshal. The convention city for 1910 is Butte. Six patients are listed at Teave Hospital, including Mrs John Dooling and Gust Geto.

Bilmings Willam G. Poulas Great Falls Ausston George Gerasios S.J. Goutanis Sheridan Wye John Abyizakis Billings Ben Amalie Missoula Butle

Child Killed in Freak Accident in Court Scene

Stanley Lackey died an hour after a freak accident as a box crushed his skull and chest in a hospital. In police court Appleby faced a technical charge of negligent homicide while his remark about the low box drew sympathy from the mother Patricia Lackey who is due to have another child.

Stanley Appleby Stantley Patricia Lackey

St Ann Hospital to mark fiftieth anniversary

July 25 specials note St Ann hospital observes its 50th anniversary with a quiet service. Mother Irene, sole survivor of four nuns from Leavenworth, will attend as honored guest. Hospital founded July 26 1884 by Dr Oliver Lesser, later expanded with Sisters of Charity and Helena banker support Marcus Daly Herefeld. A high mass in chapel will be led by Father Opel Carroll College faculty. Sister Mary Antis to succeed Sister Mary Anacleta, arrived 1937 to St Joseph Denver.

Anaconda St. Ann Hospital Irene Sie Leavenworth Kan Oliver Lesser Ibe Sisters of Chasity Marcus Daly Herefeld Helena Banker Hovorine Vievin Mary St. Ann Father Opel Carrols College Ntn Metiners Hooples Mother Trent Mary Antis City Mary Anacleta St. Joseph Hospital Denver

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