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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1933

Page

9

Evidence heard in damage suit over 1930 taxi injury

Jurors weighed whether Intermountain Transportation should pay 10000 dollars to Mrs. Alice Ballard for injuries from sitting on a sharp oak edge of a bill hook in a taxi driven by Cliff Harper on Nov 23 1930. Testimony described hospital surgery and the plaintiff testified she believed she rode a taxi and would pay. The defense argued lack of negligence and improper status of Harper as driver. The case resumes Monday before District Judge R E McHugh.

Anaconda Alice Howard Ballard Cliff Harper Ballard St. Ann's Hospital F. J. Malloy Alice Meloy Billie Ruth Miller Myrtle Daniels Agnes Gregovich Mr. Harper

Maloney Rites Set For Monday In Anaconda

Dan Maloney an old-time Anaconda teamster who lived there since 1898 died in St Ann's hospital after a short illness. The body lies at Finnegan funeral home. A 8 45 cortege will go to St Peter's church for a 9 o'clock requiem high mass. Friends visited the chapel today to pay respects.

Anaconda Dan Maloney Mount Carmel Maloney St. Ann's Hospital Finnegan Funeral Home St. Peter's Church

Anaconda Briefs Bring Visits and a Marriage License

Mrs E Jacobson and Mrs Frank Pendleton visit Logan Utah after leaving Anaconda last Monday. Dr and Mrs A J Willits return from California with visit to daughter Ms Thompson Merrick in San Clerk. Clerk Aime Page issues marriage license to Vincent Lowery Irma Jones both Anaconda residents. Clyde Tomlinson returns from Logan where he visited grandparents Mr and Mrs John Landers. Mrs Florence Catlin librarian visits Great Falls. Mrs W Harry Wraight of Spokane visits A N Jette at 521 Maple. A British stamp sale in London fetches 1825 dollars.

Anaconda E. Jacobson Frank H. Pendleton Wisdom Logan Utah A. J. Willits California Ms. Thompson Merrick San Aime Page Vincent Lowery Irma Jones Clyde Tomlinson Mrs John Landers W. Harry Wraight Spokane A. N. Jette Maple Street

Maloney Funeral in Anaconda

The funeral for Dan Maloney will be held from P. J. Finnegan funeral home Monday at 8 45 AM to St. Peter's church for a Requiem High Mass at 9 AM. Interment follows at Mount Carmel cemetery.

Butte swimmers train for state meet July 1 at Gregson Springs

Butte Y M C A pools host a large state swimming meet July 1 at Gregson Springs. B J Gunderson directs a team with returning champions and new members training for a sixth consecutive title. Teams from Helena to Bozeman contest entries across several age divisions with meet records listed for senior and junior groups.

Butte B. J. Gunderson Gregson Springs Butte Y. M. C. A Gregson Helena Billings Deer Lodge Missoula Montana State University Anaconda Great Falls Dillon Bozeman Gunderson

Dillon Junior Prom Opens Commencement Week at Normal College

Commencement week at Montana State Normal college begins with the junior prom in the college gymnasium drawing a large crowd. Baccalaureate tomorrow features President Sheldon E. Davis on The Doubt Fringe with Rev J A Meeke and Dr Davis readings. Next Friday the commencement will have Chancellor M A Brannon as speaker on The Great Teacher with diplomas conferred including eighty seven two year graduates.

Livingston Dr. Davis Brannon Frances Brown Granite Falls Minn Kenneth Kins Rexford Anna Mautz Dillon Jean Meeke Cora Perry Mildred Schuler Duane Taft Lima Georgia Thorson Big Timber

Deepest Oil Well Reaches New Depth in California

Bakersfield based oil crew drilled to 10,440 feet making it the deepest US well at the time and second only to a 10,587 foot well in Mexico. The find aimed to tap petroleum resources and set a global depth record.

Bakersfield Cal United States Mexico

Judgment in Bassette v Thorson awarded to defendant

A judgment was filed in Clerk of the District Court Aime Page's office in the case of Ralph Bassette versus Ralph Thorson. Bassette sued for damages from an automobile accident but the jury found for the defendant and Bassette must pay court costs.

Anaconda Clerk of the District Court Aime Page Ralph Bassette Ralph Thorson Bassette

American Legion to Commemorate Gold Rush Days in July

Dillon notes post plans Vigilante day events at Dillmont Park on July 3 to recall Bannack era sites Hangs Gulch Yankee Flat China Town Diggings Robber's Roost and more with the slogan Hang Around With the Gang.

Dillon Beaverhead Bill Fairweather Mike Sweeney Barney Hughes Harry Rodgers Tom Cover Henry Edgar Alder Gulch Beaverhead Post American Legion Dillmont Park Hangman's Gulch Yankee Flat Chinatown Diggings Robber’s Roost the Post

Dillon Pre-School Roundup Planned At Barrett Hospital

Dillon Parents and Teachers association prepares the annual pre-school roundup at Barrett hospital. The program, supported by the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, examines children entering school, corrects physical defects in summer, and provides a fall health checkup.

Dillon Dillon Parent-Teacher Association Barrett Hospital National Congress of Parents and Teachers National Association

Elks Community Dance Draws Large Dillmont Park Crowd

Dillon Elks hosted the third in a series of public community dances at Dillmont park. The Elks special orchestra led by Fran cis Tonrey and fellow players performed, with Claudia Faust and her pupils Helen Hoerning and Mona Harding showcasing dance numbers and members presenting vocal selections.

Dillon Dillon Elks Dillmont Park Elks Francis Tonrey Anson Baxter Dan Henneberry Wayne Roberts Melvyn Smith Harold Contway Claudia Faust Helen Hoerning Mona Harding Order

Dillon Hosts Trap Shooters Ahead of Butte Classic

Dillon notes show Grant residents Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hughes visiting. A larger group of Dillon trap shooters plans to take part in a registered shoot in Butte tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Musberger are mentioned in the city update.

Dillon Emerson Hughes Grant Dillon Trapshooters Butte Leo Musberger

Vested Choir of Immaculate Conception to Sing at 11 Mass

The vested choir performs a Pentecost program at the 11 o'clock Mass under Andrew Corry's direction. Monsignor Willging announced the season finale with Karl Wright at the organ and Fred Lenz as precentor.

Immaculate Conception Church Josquin Des Pres Angus Dei Giacomo Carissimi Karl Wright Fred Lenz Roy O. Smith John Douris Walter Jaap A. Shea John Cullen J. Green R. Murphy E. Thompson A. McGo

De Molay Delegates Convene in Deer Lodge District Meet

About 300 delegates from De Molay chapters in Butte Helena Missoula Hamilton Stevensville Drummond and Missoula attend a two day district convention in Deer Lodge. W Ball of Butte speaks for visitors and Sen W J Paul gives welcome. Entertainment features Hamilton Jacob Davis James Seeman and others with Rainbow Girls hosting dinner and a Colbert Hirst hall dance.

Alvin Mathsen Henry Ladendroff Anders Olseen Butte Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Colbert-Hirst Hall Ben Anderson Hamilton Richard Bell Clarence Watling Dick Murphy Deer Lodge Gil Holmberg Les Blewett Jack Hawker Ellsworth Ginsberg Bryan Baldwin James Cook Presbyterian Hall Eastern Star

Frances Keating Returns from San Francisco

Miss Frances Keating has returned from San Francisco after a two week visit with relatives and friends. A meeting of the Guardians association of the Butte Camp Fire Girls was postponed to Monday, June 12, at the Y M C A. Olaf Hanson, veteran Montana furniture man formerly with Yegen Brothers, now joins Baxter Furniture in Butte, bringing extensive interior decorating knowledge.

San Francisco Frances Keating Guardians Association of the Butte Camp Fire Girls Butte Olaf Hanson Montana Yegen Brothers Billings Baxter Furniture Company Hanson

Pope condemns Spanish action in encyclical Dilectissimi Nobis

Rome June 3 Pope Pius XI issues an encyclical condemning Spain’s new laws that bar church teaching and industry and nationalize church property. He denounces taxes on church property, urges Spaniards to unite for faith defense, and calls for organized Catholic protection.

Rome Pius XI Spain

Marion Corbett Heads Lady Moose Lodge

Miss Marion Corbett was elected senior regent of the Lady Moose lodge in Deer Lodge. Other officers include Helen Corbett Junior regent Florence Martin chaplain May Foster recorder Gertrude Stewart treasurer and Lillian Murray past senior regent. Members joined Loyal Order of Moose for a social evening after the meeting.

Deer Lodge Marion Corbett Lady Moose Lodge Helen Corbett Florence Martin May Foster Gertrude Stewart Lillian Murray The Loyal Order of Moose

Art treasures worth millions revert to state in Spain

Madrid June 3. Religious orders enrolling 38000 nuns and monks become civil societies subject to taxation. Art treasures including temples altarpieces paintings and crucifixes revert to the state under a new congregations law signed by President Alcala Zamora after Parliament approved it 278 to 50 on May 18.

Madrid Spain Alcala Zamora

Social gatherings in Manhattan honor locals and families

A sequence of community events is recounted. Mr and Mrs W O Zirnstein of Simms were feted at the Albert Whitney home with attendees including H H Helberg Alf Malimberg Henry W Becker and families. Separate notices mention farewells for Miss Norma Ducksted and various contract and picnic gatherings plus Girl Scouts hiking and Presbyterian auxiliary activities around Manhattan.

Manhattan W. O. Zirnstein of Simms Albert Whitney Zirnstein H. H. Helberg Alf Malimberg Henry W. Becker Frances Lola Ella Conklin Vera Finch Hazel Maimberg Everett Beck A. C. Stocking Ed Weast Edwin Bitner Charles Colson Norma Ducksted B. J. Heetderks W. P. Hardin Paul Rinehart Helen Kelley Mae Alice Higgins Lois Alton Contract E. J. Poetter B. J. Heet Presbyterian Auxiliary Chris H. Buitenhoff A. O. Olson Jack O'Connell L. D. Moritz Middle Creek Dave Winter Alex John Watson King Charlies Snodgrass Lillian Fred Rutledge Willow Creek George Sinton Eileen Maynard Charles Turner Glendive

B P W Women Travel to Helena for State Meet

The Deer Lodge delegation of Business and Professional Women left Saturday for Helena to attend the two day state clubs session returning Sunday evening. Attending were Miss Mary Tewey Miss Winona Lewis Mrs Ethel Bielenberg Mrs Emma Bauer Miss Marion Corbett Miss Cornelia Geary Miss Helen Corbett Mrs Edna Waldron Miss Erma Monroe and Miss Edith Hamilton.

Deer Lodge Helena Mary Tewey Winona Lewis Ethel Bielenberg Emma Bauer Marion Corbett Cornelia Geary Helen Corbett Edna Waldron Erma Monroe Edith Hamilton

Moths Feast on Tax Checks in Martinez County Office

Miss Mary Peralta, a clerk in the county tax collector's office, opened envelopes containing tax payments when two moths flew out of a currency hoard. The scene underscored how moths have fed on money kept in envelopes during tax collection days in Martinez, California.

Martinez Cal Mary Peralta

The Way of the Cross Play At Christian Church

Children’s day service at the Christian church begins after a brief bible school session with a 10 45 start. A program segment is the play The Way of the Cross directed by Mrs A B Bristow featuring Robert Elaine Joy Bishop Dorris Thomey Beverly Franks Lucille Barnes Bubbles Barn es Elsie Ro s erwick Betty Bristow Roberta McGuiness Mrs Max Weber and Mrs Lester Bishop. Communion and sermon follow.

The Christian Church Way of the Cross A. B. Bristow Robert Elaine Joy Bishop Dorris Thomey Beverly Franks Lucille Bubbles Barnes Elsie Roserwick Betty Bristow Roberta McGuiness Max Weber Lester Bishop

Local social notes from Deer Lodge June report

In Deer Lodge on June 4 special notes list visitors and family visits. W G Densmore of Tacoma stayed with his mother Mrs J J Millar. A T Barton of Anaconda visited Deer Lodge. Mrs Charles Brown drove to Anaconda to see friends. Mr and Mrs Sylvan Pauly visited Butte Friday night. Mrs Pauly hosted her sister Miss Louise Talbott of Butte at the Silver Bow club. W E Keeley returned from Anaconda after a business trip.

Deer Lodge W. G. Densmore Tacoma J. J. Millar A.T. Barton Anaconda Charles Brown Sylvan Pauly Butte W. E. Keeley

Roosevelt to urge states to ratify repeal pledge

Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt to issue a direct appeal to the states urging them to carry out the party’s campaign pledge and ratify repeal of the prohibition amendment. The message would reinforce the administration’s push on repeal during the ongoing political discussion.

Washington Roosevelt

Boy Treated For Minor Injury At Home

Paul Burr of 2538 Kossuth Street was treated yesterday for a forehead injury after a hammer slipped while he was driving nails at home. Dr. Canty attended the boy at St. James hospital and he was taken home following treatment.

Paul Burr Kossuth Street St. James Hospital Thea Dr. Canty

Funeral Held for Belgrade Matron

Belgrade on June 3 Special report states the funeral of Mrs. Wayne Bernard took place at Holy Rosary church in Bozeman with Rev. Father J. J. O Kennedy presiding. Pallbearers included J. B. Robinson Walter Gilmer and others. interment followed in Sunset Hills Catholic cemetery. She leaves a husband a five year old son Wayne Jr a sister in Manila and a father and brother.

Belgrade Wayne Bernard Holy Rosary Church Bozeman J. J. O’kennedy J. B. Robinson Walter Gilmer 8. C. Allen J. A. Bessette H. J. Stephenson Emil Etan Sunset Hills Cemetery Bernard Wayne Manila

Card of Thanks for Josiah D Richards Death

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from Mrs. Elsie and Iris Richards for sympathy and acts after the death and funeral of Josiah D Richards. Authors acknowledge floral tributes and recognize Fidelity lodge No 8 I O O F Silver Bow post No 1 American Legion the singers and Rev W J Vigus.

Josiah D. Richards Fidelity Lodge No. 8 Silver Bow Post No. 1

Local visitors and summer plans around Boulder

In Boulder on June 3 special notes list Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Swartz of Boyes visiting Ned Paradis, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Dodge arriving from Watkins to spend summer at Dawson ranch, plus visits by Mr. and Mrs. Farr Watts and others in Helena. Mrs. S E Crocker and Cyrus head to St prem to establish home. Mrs. W Lester McMillen and daughter Joan enjoy time with relatives.

Boulder Lyle Swartz Boyes Ned Paradis M. H. Dodge Watkins Dawson Ranch Boulder Valley Farr Watts Marjorie McCarthy Clara Adams Helena Ed Wild

Montana State Normal Beats School of Mines 20-13 in slugfest

In Dillon on June 3 Montana State Normal defeated School of Mines 20 to 13 in their first intercollegiate game of the season at the fairgrounds. Both pitching staffs were hit hard with Montana State Normal pulling ahead in the late innings.

Mines Dillon Montana State Normal School of Mines Fairgrounds Normal Bulldogs

Waterloo News Briefs From Decoration Weekend Events

Waterloo items note visits and family events including Mr. and Mrs. John Held of Butte spending Decoration Day in Waterloo, a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Carter in Harrison, and several local trips. Other mentions include visits by Ruth Rollins, Helen Merritt, Ruby Morrison, and Ed Hardgrove with Shelia Lynch, plus travels to Butte, Harrison, and Whitehall.

Waterloo John Held Butte Frank and Raymond Leslie Carter Harrison Raymond Held Billy Ruth Rollins Helen Merritt John Carney Helena Ruby Morrison Harry Mellett Ed Hardgrove Shelia Lynch Whitehall

White's Funeral Home advertisement

White's Funeral Home operated by funeral directors and embalmers at 307 West Park Street offers funeral services. The listing includes a New Dial phone number 2-3123 for contact.

White’s Funeral Home Funeral Directors West Park Street New

McKenna John J. McKenna dies at 47 in city

John J. McKenna aged 47 died Saturday morning in the city. The remains are at Duggan chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.

M’kenna John J. McKenna Duggan Chapel

Marriage License Issued to Miss Rand and Harry Johnson

A marriage license was issued Thursday to Miss Alice Rand and Harry M. Johnson, both of Elk Park. Days visiting relatives in Three Forks and Deer Lodge are noted, including Mrs. A. Girard of Deer Lodge visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Altop.

J. C. Menapace Three Forks A. Girard Deer Lodge Clarence Altop Alice Rand Harry M. Johnson Elk Park

Funeral for George Clark at 2 p.m. today

The funeral for the late George Clark is set for 2 p.m. today at his home 801 Hornet Street with Rev. A B Bristow officiating. Interment follows at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Trethewey Funeral Planned at Grace M E Church

The funeral for the late Mrs. Thomas Trethewey is set for 2 p m tomorrow from the family residence in the Tripp and Dragsted apartments, with services to follow at Grace M E Church.

Local clubs adjust meeting dates and host gatherings

The Batons band and Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association push their June 13 meet at Hibernia hall Centerville instead of June 6. Walkerville N O W meets at the Mason ic temple. Mary Barker hosts C C C club with a dancing evening and luncheon for members and guests. Picnic outings occur for Columbia Gardens and World Wide Guild teens at the reservoir with chaperones present.

Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Hibernia Hall Centerville World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church Edna Hudson Marjorie Blaise Annie Pascoe Bernice Dodson Esther Smith Helen Olseen Burmond Crozier Marjorie Hawke Tommy Richardson Joan Kerlee Thweatt Clarence Kerlee

N. N. Club Meeting at Mountain View Church

The N. N. Club of Mountain View church will meet Monday evening at Montana Street hosted by Mrs. M. Hodge with Miss Nellie Hodge and Mrs. Thomas Hopewell assisting as hostesses.

Mountain View Church M. Hodge Montana Street Nellie Hodge Thomas Hopewell

Woodcraft Benefit Card Party Held at Mrs Prick Home

A Woodcraft group hosts a benefit card party Monday evening at 306 Kemper avenue the home of Mrs Winnefred Prick. Refreshments will be served and proceeds go to a worthy member. All Woodcraft members and friends are invited.

Woodcraft Winnefred Prick Kemper Avenue

Parish Card Party Set By Catholic Women’s Welfare Council

Mrs Ed Harrington will chair a card party Monday evening under the Catholic Women’s Welfare Council. Assisting are Mesdames Harrington Hennigan Hallisey Holland Hayes Harpster Bart Harrington Dan Harrington Hanratty Heimback Annie Henning Hawkins Huss Hackett Herak James Harrington Hennely Hogart Heiner Hebert Hannifin Harrnet. All parish members and friends are invited.

Ed Harrington Hast Quarts Street Catholic Women's Welfare Council Mesdames Henneghan Hallisey Holland Hayes Harpster Bart Harrington Dan Harrington Hanratty Heimback Annie Henning Hawkins Huss John Hackett Herak James Harrington Hennely Hogart Heiner Hebert Hannifin Harrnet

Unity church Ladies' Aid to hold June picnic at Columbia Gardens

The Ladies' Aid of Unity church Meaderville met at Mrs Laura Richards home on Yew street. Plans were made for the annual picnic to be held June 28 at Columbia Gardens for members and their families. Dainty refreshments concluded the evening. Present were Mesdames John Edwards J Mitchell Charles Roberts Frank Passmore Guy Hay Fred Walker James Louise Trevethan and the hostess.

Ladies’ Aid of Unity Church Meaderville Laura Richards Yew Street Columbia Gardens John Edwards J. Mitchell Charles Roberts Frank Passmore Guy Hay Fred Walker James Louise Trevethan

Bodies hunted after oil blast in Signal Hill field

Blackened derricks and ruined buildings covered a 10 block area as workers searched for victims of a blast and fire at the Signal Hill Oil field. Nine dead were recovered including Robert Bennett and Carl Robinson. Ten others are missing and seven of the forty injured are in serious condition.

Long Beach Cal Signal Hill Robert Bennett Carl Robinson

Three MSU Alumni Reach Major Leagues

Mississippi State reports three former players now in the big leagues. Paul Gregory is with the Chicago White Sox, Buddy Myer plays for the Washington Senators, and Hughey Critz is a member of the New York Giants.

Mississippi State College Paul Gregory White Sox Buddy Myer Senators Hughey Critz Giants

Reverend Edward Smith to Lead Funeral Services

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Edward Smith with interment to follow at Mount Moriah cemetery.

Edward Smith Mount Moriah Cemetery

Irish native Owen Murphy dies in Butte at 62

Owen Murphy aged 62 a native of Ireland and long-time Butte resident died in the city last evening at his apartments 278 East Park street. He last worked at Basin Montana. The remains are at Daly-Shea mortuary. He is survived by several relatives in the East.

Harrington Rites Set for William H Harrington

Remains of William H Harrington lie at his sister Gertrude Lydon’s home 1808 Reynolds St awaiting funeral tomorrow at 9 AM from St Patrick's Church for solemn high mass at 9 30 Interment Holy Cross cemetery Also Ritz remains may be viewed at Merrill mortuary Philipsburg pending funeral plans

Merrill Mortuaries Gateway Branch Receives Receiver

PAT R. GAGNER named receiver for Merrill Mortuaries Inc Gateway Branch with contact at 218 N Montana St and phone 3239 218.

Merrill Mortuaries, Inc Gateway Pat R. Gagner Montana St

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Anaconda Bureau Florence Catlin Hearst Library London P. J. Finnegan Funeral Home Oak Street Anaconda, Mont Gregsor Snell Ray Gallant George Misevic Bob Cooney John McClernan Veronica Healy Barbara Horst Sarah Cooney Bob Lowery Hugh McEwain Sam Parker, Jr Twila Traber Mickey Adams Don Bauer Nick Bielenberg Harry Jones Hugh Hillas Dick Ross Mariam Luumi Betty Horst Margaret Moser Dillon Bureau Wilbur Underhill Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing Kas Andrew Corry Immaculate Conception Bureau Lady Moose George Smith Larry Duggan North Main North and East Side News Walkerville Circle Walkerville Mary Barker C. C. C. Club John Jones Bennett Street D. E. Leary Rose Martin Margaret Collins Doris Collins Evelyn Birkett Evelyn Panowich Edna Pascoe Dolly Feeney Janie Bray Jean Billings Miss Barker George T. Wade Fred L. Root Daly Shea CO. Mortuary Home S. Idaho Sherman & Reed Broadway
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