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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1940

Page

3

Downey Files For Re election As Silver Bow Judge

Judge J Downey a Butte figure filed his nomination petition for re election to the district court in Silver Bow County with the secretary of state in Helena. He is a Notre Dame law graduate and former county attorney who has served as a judge since 1932.

T. FE. Downey Butte Silver Bow County Helena Judge Downey Old Central High School Centerville University of Notre Dame Colorado Street Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's Club Butte Anglers Club

Hitchhiker Drowns After Auto Plunges Into Wolf Creek

In Wolf Point on May 31 Charles Simon 25 of New York City a hitchhiker drove a car off an embankment into Wolf Creek. Owner Carl Westermark 22 of Cut Bank asleep at the wheel recovered the unconscious man but could not revive him. Officers recovered the body and the Roosevelt county coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning.

Wolf Point Charles Simon New York City Wolf Creek Carl Westermark Cut Bank Automobiile Westermark Simon Roosevelt County

Planes Hit German Troop Concentrations by British Fleet Air Arm

London May 31 The British fleet air arm attacked German communications along the Belgian coast and was credited by the air ministry with numerous direct hits on troop concentrations motorized units and a large open touring car escorted by two motorcycle outriders.

London British Fleet Air Arm Air Ministry

Stork Arrives as Machines Collide on Butte Street

A car carrying Mrs. George Keto to the hospital collided with a pickup at Harrison avenue and Cobban street. Mrs Keto and baby son were unharmed and the infant soon cried in St James hospital. Their 14 month old daughter,Dianne, sustained minor bruises.

Stork Butte Street George Keto Edward Street St. James Hospital Dianne Dan Crowley A. C. M. Rescue Pemberton Emmett Sullivan Bart Riley Police Department Hugh McGee Richardson Street Sheriff's Cobban Street

Butte Draws Three Marriage Licenses at District Clerk

Marriage licenses issued yesterday by the district court clerk to Robert F. Vogel 27 and Ellen Marie Holm 24 both of Butte to Stewart Ziegler 30 and Margaret Ann Murphy 21 both of Butte and to Leonard Neske 23 and Dolly Feely 32 both of Butte.

the District Court Robert F. Vogel Ellen Marie Holm Butte Stewart Ziegler Margaret Ann Murphy Leonard Neske Dolly Feely

Covenant Mission Church Announces Special Services

A series of special services will be held at Covenant Mission church Porphyry and Dakota streets beginning Tuesday evening. The Rev. Mr. Carl Hedlind of San Francisco will be the speaker with services nightly at 8 p m except Saturday and again Sunday. Special music will be provided each evening and the public is invited.

Covenant Mission Church Porphyry Dakota Streets Carl Hedlind San Francisco Calif Hedlund

Montana State College building fund drive advances petition

The half way mark in the Montana State college building fund campaign was reached in Silver Bow county. Campaign chairman Sam R. White Jr. said initial reports show enthusiastic reception from contacted residents. The workers aim to reach 5 500 signatures in Silver Bow when final reports come next Wednesday.

Montana State College Building Fund Sam R. White Jr Silver Bow County

Trial opens in quiet title case in Deer Lodge

Trial in the quiet title action Emma MacGillvray against William MacGillvray and others began before Judge R. E. McHugh in Deer Lodge. Examination of Emma MacGillvray occupied the day with S. P. Wilson W. E. Keeley James B. Castles and John G. Brown serving as attorneys.

Deer Lodge Emma MacGillvray William MacGillvray R. RE. McHugh S. P. Wilson W. E. Keeley James B. Castles John G. Brown Helena

Maurice McCormick Seeks Re Election for County Attorney

Maurice J. MacCormick county attorney for two years filed his petition for re election with Daniel B. Hertz Jr. clerk and recorder. A Democrat and University of Montana graduate he is praised for efficient impartial office management and economical operation during his term.

Marriage Licenses Issued in Deer Lodge and Anaconda

A license was issued to Evert H. Hansen and Mary Katherine Dick ens in Anaconda by Clerk G A Kelly. Today a license was issued to Margaret Elizabeth Stokes and John Gordon Steinberger of Deer Lodge. Their wedding is planned for Sunday at the Presbyterian church.

Deer Lodge Evert H. Hansen Mary Katherine Dickens G. A. Kelly Margaret Elizabeth Stokes John Gordon Steinberger Presbyterian Church

Sommer family visits Forsyth en route to Missoula

Mr and Mrs Russell Sommers of Forsyth are house guests of Mr Sommers parents in Deer Lodge for a few days with daughters June and Barbara before heading to Missoula where he will attend summer school. He teaches at Forsyth high school.

Deer Lodge Resident Mike Lowney Returns Home

Mike Lowney, well known in Deer Lodge, was discharged from St. Joseph's hospital yesterday after a winter broken hip. He has returned to his home at 505 California Avenue.

Deer Lodge Mike Lowney St. Joseph's Hospital California Avenue

Harpole returns from St. Louis to Deer Lodge for summer

Jerry Harpole son of Mr and Mrs V A Harpole has returned from St Louis where he is a medical student to spend the summer with his parents Mrs Albert Girard was discharged from St Josephs hospital after a short illness Mr and Mrs A W Johnson and family visited Mrs Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs W Johnson of the Upper Valley today

Dillon Ski Club to Hold Field Day at Elkhorn Slide

Dillon May 31 special The Dillon Ski club will stage a field day at the Elkhorn slide Sunday at 1 30 o clock Fred Wolfe chairman announces the event and members will consider possible improvements and extensions to the slide.

Dillon Elkhorn Fred Wolfe

One Act Plays Lead Montana Normal College Concert

A commencement week program at Montana State Normal College auditorium features one act plays directed by Myrtle Savidge. The program opens with Don Wheat on baritone horn and Kenneth Martin on trumpet with accompaniments by Miss Mark Hocking. The first play Thursday Evening stars Francis Dupuis Sylvia Nelson Virginia Stinnett and Lillan Prebitero. The Bedroom Suite casts Vincent Curry Dorothy Derry and Robert Gregg. The Little Symphony orchestra under mic wmCrained presents several selections along with vocal solos by Jess Whitney accompanied by Mrs Grace Redburn and a piano ensemble of LuRen Cobb Evelyn Bieber Esther Kelly and Patricia Johnson.

Lillan Prebitero Vincent Curry Dorothy Derry Robert Gregg Little Symphony Orchestra Mic. wmCrained Jess Whitney Grace Redburn LuRen Cobb Evelyn Bieber Esther Kelly Patricia Johnson

Nationally Known Dr Judd to Speak at First Baptist

Dr Walter H Judd of Omaha Nebraska will speak Sunday at 8 pm at First Baptist church under the Silver Bow Ministerial association. A former University of Nebraska physician and Mayo Clinic alum he served as medical missionary in South and North China during the 1925 1931 and 1934 1938 periods. His lecture will address the present situation in China and the public is invited.

Walter H. Judd Omaha Neb First Baptist Church Silver Bow Judd University of Nebraska Mayo Clinic South China North China China

George Opp Seeks Public Office in Beaverhead Primary

George Opp of Dillon filed for nomination for justice of the peace as a Republican, the first Beaverhead county man to do so. He is a veteran in the office. A large number of Beaverhead citizens visited Clerk Albert Baker to register for the primary before the 5 o'clock deadline.

Dillon George Opp Beaverhead County Beaverhead Albert Baker

Funeral Rites Held for Benjamin Loy in Dillon

Benjamin Loy an elderly ranch laborer died Sunday at Barrett hospital. Funeral services were conducted at Brundage Funeral Home by Rev Father F X Lechner of St Rose Catholic Church. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery.

Two men jailed on weapons and disorderly conduct charges

Joe Newsome was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail after arrest by Sheriff Paul H. Temple for carrying concealed weapons. Orville Aker received 10 days for being drunk and disorderly, following arrest by sheriff's officers.

Dillon Joe Newsome Paul H. Temple Orville Aker

Dillon Visitors From Idaho And Armstead

Dillon residents report visitors from Armstead and Twin Bridges. Albert Gordon and family with Miss Sophia Guyaz visited, while Tom Pyryeatt and Ivo Birrar were also in town. Mrs. Frank Nelson and Lorraine returned from Spokane after weeks with Mrs. Nelson’s daughter.

Dillon Albert Gordon Sophia Guyaz Armstead Tom Pyryeatt Salmon Idaho Ivo N. Birrar Twin Bringes Frank Nelson Lorraine Spokane Nelson Dave Sullivan

Willkie Urges No. 8 Defeat Denver Speech

Wendell L. Willkie called for removing the Roosevelt administration in a Denver Chamber address. He argued defense costs require a functioning economy and that New Deal policies harm business and living standards. He expressed willingness to be the Republican nominee and to debate Roosevelt.

Denver Roosevelt Wendell L. Willkie Denver Chamber of Commerce United States Willkie New Deal

Salvation Army Colonel to Lead Butte Services

Colonel J. Dee of the Salvation Army based in Denver will conduct Sunday services at the Army citadel in Butte. Captain G. E. Bather announces Dee has impressed crowds in past visits. Public invited to hear him with morning services at 11 o'clock and evening services at 7 o'clock.

J. Dee Salvation Army Denver Butte Army Citadel G. E. Bather Dee

Legion Members Gather for Gieser Funeral

Butte notices call American Legion members to meet at the Legion hall at 12:30 PM Saturday to attend the funeral of Charles R. Gieser. Services will be at Sherman & Reed chapel at 1:00 PM with interment in Mountain View Soldiers' plot.

American Legion Legion Hall Charles R Pudge) Gieser

Card of Thanks for Gwendolyn Jones

The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the passing of their wife and mother Gwendolyn Jones. Special thanks to Ruth chapter O E S the Welsh singers and all who sent flowers. Signed David J Jones and Mildred Jones.

Gwendolyn Jones Ruth Chapter David J, Jones Mildred Jones

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