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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
2
Pope Pius XII urged belligerents to keep war humane and to protect non combatants as the war widens. He voiced dismay at civilian suffering and asked rulers to pursue moderation and peace while extending pastoral love to Germans and Allied peoples alike.
George Gratzer a 26 year old Butte miner told officers from his bed in Murray hospital that he did not disappear He had a slight foot injury Friday and was taken to the hospital after not returning home from his rooming house on North Main Street prompting his partner to report him missing since Thursday
An official Swedish communique reports that foreign planes crossed the Swedish Norwegian border in northern Lapland on Sunday. The neutrality patrol opened fire, forcing down two German planes. One plane was destroyed and crews parachuted to safety. Two officers and seven men were interned.
Solemn requiem high mass for Dr. William T. Dwyer 57 Butte dentist who died Saturday will be celebrated at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in St Patrick church Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery The body will be taken from Daly Shea chapel to Judge J W Dwyer's home 845 West Mercury street Relatives including sister Mrs Co E Stout and her daughter are en route from O'Neill Nebraska
Two men, H. J. Collum and Neil Looby, were held in the city jail on drunken driving charges. Jail staff reported the arrests and booking last night.
In Tucson on June 2, Tom Tracy his bride of three hours and his 13 year old daughter Marilyn Anne from a previous marriage were fatally injured when their automobile ran out of control and overturned.
Chairman Norman H. Davis of the American Red Cross appeals to America for a ten million dollar war relief fund to aid military and civilian wounded and homeless. Red Cross needs include clothing bedding shoes medications surgical dressings and food, with prior aid totaling millions of garments and supplies distributed through 1,500 chapters and international societies. Contributions are invited through local Red Cross chapters nationwide.
Police arrested Clarence Williams after he allegedly fired a shotgun at Harvey Fost and Basil Jones. Jones wrested the gun, used the barrel to strike Williams, who received head injuries and was hospitalized before being jailed.
Local authorities announce that grounds at 38 West Redding in England will be repurposed as community gardens. The move aims to provide green space and recreational areas for nearby residents and schools in the district.
Edison State Senator Robert C. Hendrick son defeats former Governor Harold G. Hoff man in the Republican gubernatorial primary. In November he faces Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, unopposed for the Democrats.
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Stokes and John Gordon Steinberger wed at the Presbyterian church in Deer Lodge in a June ceremony officiated by Rev. Harvey Hartling. Attendants included Ethel McCormick Jessalyn Langman Virginia Brodie and William Steinberger. The couple left for a wedding trip after a luncheon, with both spouses employed locally.
Mr and Mrs Warren H Graeter attend Montana State College graduation in Bozeman where their daughter Lorraine Graeter is a graduate. Miss Graeter, noted as an outstanding art student, received a scholarship to the New York Art School. The original Paris program was shifted due to war conditions.
Mrs Jorgen Jorgensen is in Denver to attend graduation exercises at Colorado Women's College. Her daughter Miss Ellen Jorgensen will be a member of the class.
Stockholm reports new air raid protections with 65,000 children to be moved from major cities between June 10 and 15. Premier Per Albin Hansson declared Sweden not threatened by war and said no aggressors have aimed at the country.
Alice Riley of Helena won the women's downhill and slalom at Glacier National Park. D Connolly of Wallace Idaho won the men's downhill. Armstrong of Calgary and Wickner tied second. Thorson and Prentiss tied for third. Campbell of the Idaho Ski Association won the slalom with 58.5 seconds. The Logan Pass meet drew over 2,500 spectators.
The duke of Northumberland, aged 28, has been killed in action in the battle of Flanders. The announcement came from his household today in London.
Members of the Federated Woman's club prepare to travel to Dillon Thursday for the golden jubilee session of the Montana federation. Mrs. W B Kantner, Deer Lodge club president, will be joined by arts and crafts music and literary department members.
Mr and Mrs Jack Hansen welcomed a son born last evening at St Joseph hospital. Mr and Mrs Reuben Wilsonow welcomed a baby boy born this morning at St Joseph hospital. Both mothers and children are doing nicely.
Vigorous rains drenched vast Montana regions with Poplar reporting 92 inches of precipitation. Malta logged .68 inch in 12 hours, while other towns such as Conrad Bozeman Livingston Kalispell Missoula Havre Lewistown and Stanford recorded lighter totals. Only Poplar reached 83 degrees with most readings under 74 as forecasts called for mostly cloudy skies and little temperature change.
Idaho gunners dominated the three day state trapshoot at Sun Valley as Ted Renfro of Armstead Montana won the W. M. Jeffers trophy with a 676 of 700. Only Renfro and Mrs. Cal Ray of Coquille Oregon broke through Idaho defenses in the final day among a large out of state delegation.
Governor Henry H. Blood of Utah stopped in Butte between planes yesterday on the way to the governors conference in Minneapolis. In St. James hospital a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Alver Bloomquist 610 Nevada. Other admissions included Ethel Hughes 2002 Monroe Mrs. Gerald Fogerty 732 West Broadway Mrs. Robert Moses Dillon Mrs. Charles Van Alstine 2665 Placer street and Peter Curran 534 East Summit street. Matt Malieh 2103 Spruce street admitted late. Discharges included Mrs. James Uncles and baby girl 2610 Floral boulevard Mrs. George Payne Whitehall and infant son.
Out of hospital a list shows Hudson Gerard Jackson Catherine McCray Billy D Wehrle Mrs Edward Flannigan Skull Skulason Gertrude Shea and Gerald T Cour were released yesterday from St James hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Farnham at Murray hospital. Three patients Gunder Ball James Lynch and Mrs Lucy Ruppel were admitted to Murray hospital yesterday.
Returning home yesterday were C. H. Elliott of Bozeman Rose Mary Gorske of Twin Bridges and James Gregg Jr of 3117 Spruce Street The drill team of the Pythian Sunshine Girls will meet this evening at seven o clock All members and substitutes urged to attend the meeting.
Mrs. Joseph Williams 54 native of Butte died at home 1815 Lafayette street yesterday morning. She lived in Butte all her life and was known here. Her husband served in the Butte police from 1907 to 1936 and handled fingerprint identification. Survivors include son Norman Shilling Seattle sister Mrs John Norton Washington DC brother John Steinbeck Seattle. Body at Sherman Reed Funeral home pending arrangements.
In Panama City on June 2, with Dr Arnulfo Arias as the only remaining presidential candidate, Panamanian voters chose national and municipal officers in a trailing contest likely to influence the government and political landscape.
Detroit June 2 The C I O United Automobile Workers rejected counter-proposals for a revised agreement with General Motors and asked the federal government to help arrange an equitable settlement.
Berlin officials rejected reports that German bombers damaged the Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge. The official statement called the claims Allied propaganda aimed at stirring Canadian and American anger toward Germany.
Frank Joyce aged 22, brother of William Joyce known as Lord Haw Haw, was arrested today under defense regulations and confined to Brixton jail in London.
In La Junta on June 2 the body of 11 year old Antonio Benevides was found hanging from a railroad trestle. Police rounded up the boy's companions for questioning after the afternoon with the victim.
Secretary de Maya says sanitation efforts around the U S naval base areas in Cuba will be stepped up. A Havana shipped garbage truck supports collection in Guantanamo, with half a million dollars recently allocated for sanitation work in Guantanamo and Santiago de Cuba.
Fire in Hamilton caused about 4500 dollars in damage to a business block housing offices and a liquor establishment. The front of the building burned when firefighters arrived about an hour and a half after closing time.
Guests outside the White Horse hotel in Charters Towers watch fish swim along the gutter and some reach the sidewalk after a heavy downpour. Officials say the fish were washed from overflowing streams into the town reservoir and released when sluices opened.
News reports show numerous coal mines across England facing a miner shortage. Industry officials warn productivity could fall if recruitment does not pick up soon.
Mary Lake 67 a longtime Granite county Philipsburg resident died suddenly at 5 PM presumed heart attack. Born in Finland in 1872 she moved to Michigan in 1899 then Philipsburg in 1900. Survived by Morrison son in law and daughter Hugo Walter Harold Sanders sister Ida Chronston nine grandchildren and others. Funeral at Methodist church Wednesday 2 PM Rev. Arthur Sanderson to lead burial in Philipsburg cemetery.
The city council judiciary committee will hold a routine meeting at 7:30 tonight. The council will receive bids on a new motor grader and on road oil for the summer oiling program at the regular meeting Wednesday evening.
Ephraim Daft 84 a mining engineer long known in northwestern circles died at his Hailey Idaho home Saturday. He is survived by his daughter Mrs F L Fisher of 638 West Broadway. Daft worked with the American Smelting Company and often visited Butte, where his twin brother, now deceased, once lived. The funeral was to be held today in Hailey.
A man identifying himself as Wallace Cline was held in the city jail on a state vagrancy charge following his arrest yesterday afternoon by Chief William H. Breen and Officer Bart Riley. Police say he is being questioned in connection with the discovery of automobile accessories at his home.
In Santa Ana California Allen Jones 18 and two friends swam in Trabuco creek attempting to stay under water longest. Jones surfaced and quipped I set a record then collapsed on the bank and died. Coroner Farr Abbey said the others were saved.
London officials said Sir Lancelot Oliphant, British ambassador to Belgium, has been missing since leaving Bruges to join the Belgian government in France. Government sources noted every effort is being made to locate him.
Firemen extinguished a roof blaze at 404 South Montana yesterday afternoon per Quartz street station records. Damage extent not listed. authorities believe sparks from a nearby chimney caused the fire.
Doris Pields of 214 South Excelsior reported to police that a diamond ring was missing Saturday night. The ring features 20 small diamonds and one large stone set in a white and yellow gold band.
Charles J. Phillips, a renowned stamp dealer, died today in New York. He was 77 and widely known in international philatelic circles.
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