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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1934

Page

5

Conoco Travel Bureau talk links tourists to Big West trip

J J Foley of Conoco spoke on tourist travel at a Rotary Kiwanis lunch in the New Finlen. Claude E Perry showed a talking film covering points from Chicago to Old Mexico. Kean reported broader club visitation and 1096 reinstatements amid a nationwide tour ending June 22.

Conoco Way J. J. Foley Conoco Oil Company Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs New Finlen Claude E. Perry Poncho City Okla Conoco Travel Bureau Atlantic Pacific Chicago Old Mexico Fay Cannon Henry Hirsh Kiwanians Reuben Schaefer International Field Service Franklin H. Kean Washington, D. C Kean United States California Nevada Washington Oregon Idaho Colorado Kansas George Rudolph Dechsii Thomas J. Davis Curtis H. Wilson School of Mines Frank C. Walker Cannon Fisher Foley Titusville Colonel Drake Conoco Yellowstone Park Glacier Park Montana

Lee Dennis Declines Run for Public Service Commissioner

Lee Dennis of Great Falls announced in Butte that he will not seek the railroad and public service commissioner post this year, despite friends urging him to run. A former commissioner, he has lived in Great Falls 43 years and served two terms totaling 12 years, earning national notice for Montana’s service.

Lee Dennis Great Falls Butte Railroad and Public Service Commission Montana Flathead Lake Dennis Cascade County

Candidates file petitions for Democratic central committee

Petitions for the Democratic central committee primary on July 17 were filed with Clerk John Holland. Filers include Gerald Driscoll of 548 Franklin Street precinct 16 John Mearne of 1963 Lowell Avenue precinct 35 James Harvey of 1722 Wilson Avenue precinct 51 and Neal Shea of 720 North Montana Street precinct 8.

Democratic Central Committee John Holland Gerald Harp) Driscoll Franklin Street John Mearne Lowell Avenue James Harvey Wilson Avenue Neal Shea Montana Street

Butte Chamber of Commerce Directors to review past month

At noon the Butte Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at the Finlen hotel to review activities from the past month and discuss reports, led by chairman Dr. Peter Potter.

Butte Chamber of Commerce Finlen Hotel Peter Potter

3000 Butte Children Attend Columbia Gardens Day outing

About 3000 Butte children under fourteen, guided by numerous attendants, visit Columbia Gardens for the season's first weekly children's day. They roam park sections, enjoy lunches in the grove north of the greenhouse, and arrive in crowds between 10 and 11. The open days begin after nine, as flowers bloom across the resort.

Butte

Penalties To Start On Delinquent 1933 Taxes Today

Delinquent 1933 tax payments will incur penalties and interest from today, with exceptions only for returns mailed before midnight last night. County treasurer Mervin Dempsey noted about 165000 dollars received in the prior month as mail returns await opening, while city treasurer Bernard Holland said receipts cannot be fully reported until mail payments are tallied over the next few days.

Mervin Dempsey Bernard Holland

Installation Planned By Butte Elks No 240

Butte lodge No 240 Elks completed plans for installing officers next Thursday night with William Whelan exalted ruler elect in charge in Hanley’s absence. Installation begins at 8 with Dr F B Savage leading ritual work assisted by past rulers. Public program set for June 14 at 8:30.

Butte Lodge Elks William Whelan Wilbur Hanley F. B. Savage Savage Fred Root

Jury Panel Dismissed In Judge Riley Court Economy Move

Judge Frank L. Riley dismissed the jury panel in his department as an economy measure for the spring term which began May 1. With three cases left to trial on indefinite dates juries may be borrowed from Judge Downey if available. A fourth case, Harry Gale charged with carrying weapons, was vacated due to venue motion uncertainty. Gale was arrested May 22 after a mob threatened his family. he faced the weapon charge as he protected his home.

Frank L. Riley Department of District Court T. E. Downey Harry Gale Gale Sheriff's Deputies

Aoge Throwers Smash Windows In Two Stores

Windows were broken at two Butte business houses early yesterday by rock throwing vandals. A Standard Market clerk reported a man entered Heath grocery, ordered cigars, paid nothing, then threw rocks through windows and returned to throw a third stone.

Butte Standard Market South Main Street Heath Grocery South Montana

GEG Crew to Resume Grazing Land Survey

A four man crew under J E Weaver will restart survey work on grazing lands in national forest areas. The effort covers about 400000 acres this season with 1600000 total acres in the region and 600000 currently in use.

GEG National Forest CCC J. E. Weaver Montana University T. Ferguson

Car Returned Before Owner Missed It

A car owned by Joe Harrington at 61614 South Wyoming Street was recovered yesterday under the Nevada Avenue Viaduct by Officers Ernett Sullivan Dick Mundy and Jack Duggan and returned before the owner realized it had been taken. Thieves abandoned the car after removing both front tires.

Joe Harrington South Wyoming Street Nevada Avenue Ernett Sullivan Dick Mundy Jack Duggan

Vagrancy and disturbance cases in county court

John ONeill arrested on South Main street by Officer Ernett Sullivan was sentenced to 30 days in county jail after trial before Police Magistrate L A Buckley on a state vagrancy charge. Frank Bennetts was fined 15 dollars after pleading guilty to a disturbance charge.

John O'Neill South Main Street Ernett Sullivan L. A. Buckley Frank Bennetts

Suit Dismissed in Settlement of Gayer v Kistler

A stipulation for dismissal was filed in district court by John Gayer through guardian Anna Gayer and Herbert D. Kistler with parties consent. The case is fully settled on the merits with prejudice, the document shows.

Butte Blacksmith Jerry ONeill Laid To Rest

Last rites were held at St Marys church for Jerry ONeill a prominent Butte blacksmith who died Sunday after 40 years in the city. The ceremony at St Patrick cemetery featured Rev James Nolan elder nephews and a junior choir with pallbearers named Shea Sullivan Hennegan Harrington and Riley among mourners.

St. Mary's Church Jerry O'Neill Butte St. Patrick's Cemetery Duggan Merrill Mortuary O'Neill James M. Nolan Joseph Hill Los Angeles

Last Rites Held for Carl Verling

Funeral services for Carl Verling the drowning victim were held at Covenant Mission church with Rev. R. E. Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery as friends gathered. Verling, a noted Butteman, died Monday while fishing in Rock Creek, 25 miles west of Philipsburg. Choir sang Lights of Home and The Lord Knows Why. Linnea Peterson and Ruth Sjoblom performed with Mrs. R. E. Johnson accompanying. Pallbearers were Theodore Peterson Elmer Thompson Harry Bergren Elmer Wilson Elmer Gustafson and Edwin Johnson.

Carl Verling Covenant Mission Church R. E. Johnson Mountain View Cemetery Verling Butteman Rock Creek Philipsburg Home Linnea Peterson Ruth Sjoblom Theodore Peterson Elmer Thompson Harry Bergren Elmer Wilson Elmer Gustafson Edwin Johnson

Funeral for 10 year old Stevie Stevens

Large crowd attends funeral services at a Greek Orthodox church for Stevie Stevens a 10 year old Butte boy killed Monday by accidental pistol discharge. Rev Anthony Girtridits of Great Falls conducts the service with interment at Mountain View cemetery.

Stevie Stevens Butte Gus Stevens East Galena Street Anthony Girtridits Great Falls Mountain View Cemetery Grant School Daly-Shea Mortuary Angie Vucurovich Rose Perlin Annie Sticar Sylvia Riveria Angeline Turekis Sis Kudony Lorrane Anderson Peter Vucurovich Nick Zecevich Tom Cacaras Antone Delmoe Ralph Riveria Bill Turekis

Funeral services for Henry F. Mosher in Butte

The Rev Thomas Ashworth officiated the funeral for Henry F Mosher pioneer Butte druggist at St John s Episcopal church Burial followed at Mountain View cemetery The body was moved from White mortuary to the church at noon Mosher owned a drug store at 1801 Harrison avenue and died in Portland Oregon early Monday after living in Butte for 20 years

Thomas Ashworth Henry F. Mosher Pioneer Butte St. John’s Episcopal Church Mountain View Cemetery Mr. Mosher Harrison Avenue Portland Ore

Requiem High Mass for Arthur L. Smith

A funeral service was held yesterday at St. Ann's Church for Arthur L. Smith a well known south side grocer. The procession formed at 2411 Harvard Ave before moving to Holy Cross cemetery where burial took place. Attendees included members of the Butte Elks lodge with Rev. M M English officiating and the choir performing responses.

St. Ann's Church Arthur L. Smith South Side Harvard Avenue Holy Cross Cemetery Butte Elks Lodge M. M. English Neal Rainville William Morgan M. Weber Ralph Bedson M. Philips Charles Youlden Denny Driscoll Charles Bare Preston Doble Ambrose Taylor Dave Crevette Charles Bowser

Ask Dismissal of Suit Against Store

A stipulation for dismissal of the action of Susan Carey against Safeway Stores Inc was filed in district court yesterday by counsel with consent of parties. The matter has been fully settled on its merits as stated in the stipulation.

Susan Carey Safeway Stores, Inc

SEARCH LAUNCHED FOR BUTTE BOY RAY FOWLER

An extensive search is underway in western Montana and nearby states for Ray Fowler a 13 year old missing from 435 West Iron Street Since Monday he attended school and planned to hike He is described as 5 feet 8 15 inches tall weighs about 120 pounds with blue eyes dark brown hair and a dark complexion Relatives think he may be headed toward the Pacific coast or Nevada to seek work Anyone knowing his whereabouts should contact the sheriff's office

Montana Ray Fowler West Iron Street Fowler Pacific Coast Nevada Sheriff's Office

Ladies Aid and Batons Club Activities Reported

The Ladies Aid of Mount Bethel church meets this evening in the church parlors. A Batons club council met Monday in Hibernia hall with Miss Ann Sullivan presiding. They planned Squires breakfast for Sunday in the club room with members serving. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Johnston Mrs. Helen Hull Mrs. Ben Morganstern Miss Gertrude Gilmore Miss Helen Lee Miss Ella Chirgwin Miss Kathleen Carabin Miss Helen Shea Miss Ann Sullivan Miss Peggy Sullivan and Miss Jennie Lee. Mildred Opie sister of Elizabeth Opie formerly of Centerville now in Seattle arrived last week to visit brother William Opie and sister Mrs Rogers. She dined Monday with Mrs. Annie Harris and others on Gladstone Terrace. Patricia Jean and Billy Goodall returned from Park City to be with Mr and Mrs Goodall and infant daughter at 921 North Main Street.

Batons Club Hibernia Hall Ann Sullivan Squires Alice Johnston Helen Hull Ben Morganstern Gertrude Gilmore Helen Lee Ella Chirgwin Kathleen Carabin Helen Shea Ann Sulllivan Peg Sullivan Jennie Lee Mildred Opie Elizabeth Opie Centerville Seattle City William Opie Zarelda Street Rogers Annie Harris Gladstone Terrace

Local Notables In Community Notices From Parish Events

Miss Margaret Rowe returns home from Froid where she taught last year at the high school. James Sullivan at St James hospital is reported in good condition. Eddie Curran travels to Louisville for a national motion picture operators convention. Parish ladies plan a card party at St Marys hall on North Main Street. Mrs Louis Shimmon and infant return home at 321 North Jackson. George Collins ill at home. Jerry Sheehan a patient at St James hospital in good condition. Clarence Michael infant baptized at St Lawrence church with sponsors Loretta Heffren and Al Castigloni. Security Harmony council juveniles meet at Moose hall at 7 pm followed by Harmony council at 8 pm.

Margaret Rowe Caledonia Street Froid James Sullivan East la Platte Street St. James Hospital Eddie Curran North Main Street Louisville St. Mary's Parish Oscar Slette Mike Sullivan Patrick Sheehan Elizabeth Sullivan Rose Shoviin John Shea J. D. Sullivan Tim Shea B. Spencer John Tiernan Carry Sullivan Margaret Shea Maurice Torpey Mary Sullivan Louis Shimmon North Jackson Street Jerry Sheehan West Agate Street St. Lawrence Church Clarence Michael Clifford Malone P. H. MacDonald Loretta Heffren al Castigloni

Police recover Dr Holm’s stolen typewriter

A typewriter reported stolen last week from Dr P O Holm’s office was recovered by Police Officers Charles Rodda and James Money yesterday. An 11 year old youth alleged to be attempting to sell the machine to a local merchant was placed in the juvenile detention ward of the county jail.

P. O. Holm Charles Rodda James Money

Rural mail carriers to take stock census

Butte rural carriers will survey livestock for the agriculture department to aid farmers in marketing crops and livestock. The study aims to report spring pig crop size, projected fall pig crop, dairy and poultry trends, and spring lamb crop, with completion by June 5.

Butte Department of Agriculture Post Office

Butte Briefs Items From The Local Truman era

Miss Ferguson at home convalescing at 673 Colorado street. Miss Ramona Berta, Woolworth employee, vacationing in Red Lodge. Miss Rose Favero, 118 East Broadway, left for the Chicago exposition and visit. Paul Gow, president and GM of North Butte, returned from a four month trip to Washington, D. C. and other eastern points.

Mary Ferguson Colorado Street Red Lodge Ramona Berta Woolworth Chicago Rose Favero East Broadway Paul R. Gow North Butte Washington, D. C

Justice Court Hears Speed Violation Charge Against T. E. Doyle

A complaint charging T. E. Doyle with violating speed regulations was filed in justice court yesterday. Complainant witness named Mrs. Matt Laukkonen.

Justice Court T. E. Doyle Matt Laukkonen

May licenses and divorces rise in county records

A total of 47 marriage licenses were issued in May and 17 divorce decrees granted. The license total was six less than April and nearly double last May. Divorces rose from five in April, with May total six higher than in May 1933, per F. P. Kelly? clerk of the court.

F. P. Kelly

Surveying Lighting for New NIA Mail Line Beacons Planned

The department of commerce aeronautics bureau surveyed lighting facilities for a permanent Fargo to Seattle air route via Butte. L. L. Jilson conducts final inspections selecting beacon sites and emergency fields. Northwest Airways started on a temporary contract last Saturday, with winter readiness expected. Butte, a key air center, hosts the region’s largest field and can receive rapid lighting upgrades.

Fargo Seattle Butte Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Bureau L. L. Jilson Northwest Airways Inc St. Paul Salt Lake City Northwest

Scouts Attend National Meeting in Buffalo N Y

Dr John A Donovan of Butte joins E B Bardwell of Great Falls and Dr J W West of Idaho Falls on the Rocky Mountain regional executive committee attending the national Boy Scout meeting in Buffalo New York this week local executives report.

John A. Donovan Butte Boy Scout Rocky Mountain Buffalo N. Y E. 8. Bardwell Great Falls J. W. West Idaho Falls

Federal Mediator Plans Two Conferences On Strike

Federal mediator R. C. Jacobson announced two meetings to be held at the New Finlen today, one at 10 a m and one in the afternoon, with union representatives and Anaconda company officials to discuss the strike situation.

Federal Mediator R. C. Jacobson Anaconda Company New Finlen Mr. Jacobson

Unity Meetings At Y M C A Open To Public

Unity Truth Center holds today at 2 30 pm a study on What Are You and an 8 pm lecture Fulfilled Promises led by Mrs Mary E Wessel at the Y M C A The next week program features Dr T M Minard minister of the Divine Science church Portland Ore as speaker

Unity Truth Center Mary E. Wessel Unity T. M. Minard Divine Science Church Portland Ore

When Poisons Clog Kidneys and Irritate Bladder

An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a diuretic to flush kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. It claims symptoms of kidney weakness include night awakenings, puffy eyes, cramps, and backache, urging readers to buy the Haarlem product from Haarlem in Holland for 35 cents.

Haarlem Holland

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