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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1940

Page

5

British detain former U S embassy clerk Tyler Kent in London

In London on June 1, Tyler Kent a clerk dismissed by the U S embassy was detained by order of the British home secretary. The detention follows action by U S Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy in cooperation with British authorities. He has been under observation since dismissal.

London Tyler Kent United States Home Secretary U. S Joseph P. Kennedy Home Office

Falls girl killed when hit by auto

Three year old Virginia Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen L Brown, died after being struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Thomas Orr in Great Falls. The accident happened in front of the Browns home as witnesses say the child ran in front of the car.

Great Falls Upvirginia Brown Allen L. Brown Thomas Orr

Swiss Shoot Down Nazi Bomber Over Jura in Air Battle

Swiss air forces engaged foreign planes over the Jura region in the northwest. A German bombing aircraft was shot down as Swiss pilots pursued the intruders, according to the army general staff.

Zurich Switzerland Jura Army General Staff

Local UM Missoula honors fold 16 Butte Anaconda area students

Albert Weaver of Butte heads the award list as he earns a $500 University of Idaho fellowship in physics. Sixteen Montana students from Butte Anaconda and vicinity are honored, with awards in biology, English, journalism and scholarships to Montana State College and other honors announced later in June.

Albert Weaver Butte University of Idaho University of Montana At Missoula Anaconda Lst Deer Lodge Avon Weaver John Weaver West Platinum Street Walter W. Niemi Robert W. Notti Alfred E. Davis Tau Kappa Alpha Niemi Notti Richard Wilkinson Josephine Maury Bennett Andree M. Crail Edward J. Hooper Lois G. Murphy Irene Pappas Kappa Tau Jack Pachio James Julius Edward B. Reynolds Annie Lewis Joyce Reynolds Ruth Harrison Kappa Tau Society Walter P. Kerttula Montana State College Montana

Quakes Rock Alaska In Southcentral Town

Ak native Ngami tribe in Ngami island South Africa adopts a ceremonial head-dress nearly identical to Viking style. Germany imposes rationing on baby clothing and bedding while Alaska reports a 2 32 p m tremor with no damage yet recorded.

Alaska Kanatak Ngamisland South Africa

Local DeMolays to Receive Chevalier Degree in Butte

Seventeen members of the Order of DeMolay for boys including 14 from Highland chapter Butte and three from Missoula will receive the Degree of Chevalier on Saturday night June 22 in the Mining city. The event marks the first Chevalier ceremonies here with an 8 o'clock start, a program of degree rites and features, and a luncheon at the Masonic temple. Relatives and friends only may attend.

Highland Chapter Butte Missoula Ernest Thomas Masonic Temple Archie S. Katz Seattle Wash Raymond Hester Jack Gilderson John Zuber William T. Watson Thomas Tippett Thomas Hopewell David L. Kidd Matt J. Webber Franklin Bell James Smitham Earl J. Crowley Wayne C. Knoyle Walter C. Moyle James H. McMahon James T. Thornton Robert J. Johnston William B

MlouW Geraghty to Become Bride

Patrick J. Geraghty of 1137 West Woolman street announces the betrothal of his daughter Winifred Claire to William C. Wilson of this city. Miss Geraghty, from a prominent Butte family, is a Girls Central high school and St James Hospital School of Nursing graduate with postgrad study in New York. Wilson is a University of California Los Angeles geology graduate employed by Anaconda Copper Mining company. wedding planned for the latter part of June.

Patrick J. Geraghty West Woolman Street Winifred Claire William C. Wilson R. J. Flett Pico Calif Miss Geraghty Butte Girls Central High School St. James Hospital School of Presbyterian Medical Center New York City St. Vincent Hospital Santa Fe N. M Wilson University of California At Los Angeles Anaconda Copper Mining Company

Catholic Meeting in Ronan Draws Parishes

In Ronan on June 1 a luncheon for eight parishes marked the Kalispell deanery meeting of the National Council of Catholic Women. Mrs A M Sterling chaired committees. program included hymns, solos, sacred music, and talks on Catholic training and summer school.

Edward Gilmore Margaret Dellno Clarence Young Sacred Heart Choir Blessed Helen McCann J. B. Forte Mildred Campbell Elizabeth Kathleen Otto Weirod Catholic Training of Youth, Miss Mary Burke F. X. O. Farrell

Merkle Files for Re Election to Silver Bow County Board

Thomas J. Merkle announces re election bid as chairman of the Silver Bow County Board of Commissioners noting a six year tenure and record of progressive administration. He cites reduced tax costs, sewer and garbage services, county hospital improvements, and a solid financial outlook per the state examiner.

Thomas J. Merkle Board of County Commissioners Merkle Silver Bow County Mr. Merkle San Francisco Butte Thomas P. Merkle Thomas Jr St. Joseph Symons Butte Business College Mountain Con State Examiner South Dakota Street Buttenerie No. 11 Order of Fagies Elks Lodge

Postmasters Convene in Lake County for Meeting and Picnic

A Lake County postmasters gathering at Fred Stimson’s Narrows area summer home near Rollins featured a combined business session and picnic. Mr and Mrs Fred R Uhde and family attended with Kenneth LeCompt of Arlee hosting. Nearly all Lake County postmasters took part. A separate note mentions about thirty Rowan Girl Scouts visiting Epworth League grounds earlier in the week.

Marriage Licenses Issued at District Clerk Office

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the district court clerk office to Byron A Gilliam 25 and Lillian Pearl Townsend 19 and to Richard P Grace legal age and Mary M Sullivan legal age all of Butte.

the District Court Byron A. Gilliam Lillian Pearl Townsend Richard P. Grace Mary M. Sullivan Butte

Nazis Claim British Battleship Nelson Sunk

Berlin reports today that a German spokesman announced the Nelson flagship of the British Home Fleet was sunk with the loss of 700 crew members of its 1,320. The claim followed questions at a press conference amid rumors of the ship’s loss and listed 700 dead, with no further details given for military reasons.

Berlin

Dr W T Dwyer Taken By Death

Funeral services for Dr William T Dwyer 57 Butte dentist set tentatively for Tuesday morning at St Patrick church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Dwyer died yesterday after a month illness in a local hospital born O Neill Nebraska July 24 1882. he lived in Butte since 1910 retired from practice earlier. He was known as hunter and angler active in sportsmen groups. survived by brother Judge J W Dwyer wife and other relatives. body at Daly Shea mortuary.

William T. Dwyer Butte St. Patrick Church Holy Cross Dwyer O'Neill Neb Creighton University Omaha Dental Paul Cannon Jack Sullivan J. W. Dwyer West Mercury Street Isidore Passionist Order Sierra Madre Calif Co. E. Sout Daly-Shea Stout

Requiem Mass Held for Mrs. Ann Kerwaski at Sacred Heart

A high mass for Mrs. Ann Kerwaski was celebrated yesterday at Sacred Heart church with Rev. John Sheehan as celebrant and Rev. W. P. Joyce at the grave. Pallbearers included John Lambert and five others. burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery. Mrs. Kerwaski, who resided at 423 South Ohio Street, died Tuesday in a local hospital.

Ann Kerwaski Sacred Heart Church John Sheehan W. P. Joyce John Lambert William A. Tuff George Lewarn Arthur Maffei John Christensen John C. Trout Holy Drom

Charles R. Gileser Buried After Sherman & Reed Service

Charles R. Gileser was buried yesterday afternoon in Mountain View cemetery after funeral services at Sherman & Reed chapel. Rev. A. C. Caton officiated with a full American Legion delegation attending in a body.

Charles R. Gileser Inn Mountain View Cemetery Sherman & Reed A. C. Caton American Legion

Memorial Service for Local Resident with Legion Involvement

Mr Gieser a 42 year Mining City resident died Thursday at 544 South Main Street. He was a World War veteran. Music by Mrs Paul Bailor featured songs Nearer My God to Thee Lay My Head Beneath a Rose and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. American Legion conducted the services. Pallbearers were William Tucker Paddy Downey John Gleason Cecil Stevens John Callow and John Bloan.

Paul Bailor Isle of American Legion William Tucker Paddy Downey John Gleason Cecil Stevens John Callow John Bloan Gieser South Main Street

Death of John J Crowley 52 in Butte

John J Crowley died yesterday morning at 917 Empire Street Butte after 32 years residence. He was born in Ireland and is survived by widow Mrs Mary Crowley daughter Miss Marie Crowley son John J Crowley Jr of Butte three brothers in Ireland two nieces Mrs Fred Lemin and Mrs Ely Peterson and several nieces and nephews in San Francisco. The body remains at Sherman and Reed funeral home awaiting arrangements.

John J. Crowley Butte Empire Street Ireland Mary Crowley Marie Crowley John J. Crowley, Jr Fred Lemin Ely Peterson San Francisco Sherman and Reed Funeral Home

U S Manhattan Set to Sail for New York from Genoa

The Maritime Commission announced that the U S liner Manhattan will sail from Genoa to New York tomorrow with 1,900 American citizens aboard. The liner Washington, also repatriating Americans, is en route to Bordeaux and expected to arrive June 5.

Washington Maritime Commission U. S Manhattan New York Genoa Italy Bordeaux France

U S S Washington Slips Down Ways

The 35,000 ton battleship U S S Washington slid down the ways at Philadelphia Navy yard before about 30 000 spectators marking the first U S battleship launched in 19 years. The vessel cost eighty million dollars.

Brooklyn N. Y Navy Yard North Carolina Central Press Philadelphia Upamerica U.S Washington Philadelphia Navy Yard United States

Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Remedy

Simple home remedy claims to ease rheumatic and neuritis pain using Ru-Ex compound mixed with water and four lemons. The ad promises fast results within 48 hours or overnight and offers an absolute money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Sold at Owsleys and drug stores nationwide.

Owsley’s and Drug Adv

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Logal Germany LOCAL DE Molays the Order Mlouw Geraghty Ronan England Granite &T Westcraft Central Ave Great Falls, Mont Brit W.T. Dwyer Annie Kerwaski Charles KR. Gieser Frigidaire Sales and Service Headquarters West Park Street Butte Brooklyn Navy Yard U.S. S. Manhattan U. S.S. Washington Utter
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