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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
4
Pepper argues Hitler must be stopped militarily, economically, and spiritually. He calls for Britain to receive aid from the U S and allies, urges ending strikes that hinder defense work, and stresses prioritizing national effort over profits to keep Hitler from advancing.
Senator Pepper of Florida urged Montana listeners to support aiding the Allies and defeating Hitler. He accused non interventionists of aiding Hitler and warned that loyalty to Roosevelt is loyalty to the country, calling for revival of patriotic unity and debate with Senator Wheeler on national issues.
Pepper warned that the issue is too big for personalities and party lines. He urged patriotism and principle as the nation faces danger, asking if leaders truly love and will serve America against looming foes.
Draft officials in Silver Bow county outline reclassifications for 7500 registrants ages 21 to 35 and discuss shifting Montana School of Mines students from 1-D deferment to 1-A or six month occupational deferments. Local boards announce schedules for examinations and note 40 Butte men slated for potential calls Nos. 11 and 12 in mid June and late June. Frank L. Nuenthal, 25, listed as a volunteer by Board No. 8.
Gentle rains soaked Montana with beneficial moisture as the growing season advances. Weather bureau reports show 24 hour totals ending 5:30 p m Wednesday at Malta .88 inch Poplar .74 Bozeman .52 Stanford .21 Conrad .05 and other points including Lewistown .39 Billings .15 and Great Falls .12.
In Jonesboro Arkansas on June 4 six people died when an outboard boat carrying five children and one adult capsized at a forest lake five miles south of town. Rescue efforts recovered all six bodies and authorities began investigations into the accident.
United Press reports a strike avert at the Aluminum Company of America plant in Cleveland Ohio as 4500 C I O die casters dropped a midnight walkout deadline following a NDMB appeal to maintain production on defense orders. The union seeks a June 9 hearing on a $1 daily wage rise to offset a small recent raise.
The Federal Communications Commission announced reductions in long-distance telephone rates effective July 10. The Bell system will cut about 14 percent, saving the public roughly 14 million dollars annually, with AT&T accounting for most of the savings and Bell associates making up the rest.
James C. Petrillo president of the American Federation of Musicians travels through Butte en route to the national convention in Seattle. He notes 750 locals and 158,000 federation members nationwide.
CCC Camp No. F-75 will sponsor a dance Friday evening to honor boys leaving for the east coast soon. The hall will carry a patriotic motif and all camp friends are invited. The organizing committee includes Irving Weingarten, Joseph Rudys, Edward Hlatky, Raymond DeGroat and Anthony Doti.
Frank Keeney McCarthy age 35 a Butte resident died at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Thomas McGuire Waterbury Conn Wednesday morning He was a meat cutter in Butte and Helena native of Butte educated in Butte schools resided here until about two years ago Surviving relatives include his father Dennis McCarthy Sutter Creek Calif a brother John McCarthy Butte three aunts in Butte Mrs Johanna McCarthy Mrs Margaret Campbell and Mrs Mary McCarthy and several cousins Funeral services will be held in Waterbury Conn
The 12th annual state 4-H club convention at Montana State College runs June 10 to 13 with Citizenship as the theme based on the pledge to the flag. Speakers cover Allegiance Justice The Republic and Liberty, including Rev P H Pollack Bozeman Dr R R Renne and Harry Reif, plus Dr H N Wheeler of Washington DC on forest conservation.
The article reports plans to increase the nation's armed forces and shipping pool to about 2,000,000 tons. It notes Ambassador Winant preparing a Britain wartime report on military, economic, and social aspects. U boats widen patrol reach as Army and OPM production targets rise sharply to meet 1941 42 goals.
North and East Side News reports the St Paul Nursery school mothers meeting at 1 30 PM presided by Mrs Adam Welch. Plans include plumbing equipment for a bathroom and a standing committee list. Other items cover Sunshine Girls club, N O W meetings, Work by Woodcraft drill team, travel updates, and a Junior Garden club event at Columbia Gardens with members and hosts named.
Miss Virginia Smollack and George W. Brand were married at St. Marys church Gold Creek in a 9 am ceremony officiated by Rev Father Casey. Attendants included Paul Mehr and Dolly Brand. They plan a trip to Yellowstone Park before settling on the Brand ranch near Gold Creek. A court session with Judge R E McHugh is set in Deer Lodge on June 7 for probate matters.
A series of short items covers a Canadian Legion meeting at V F W hall on South Arizona Street with officer nominations, church services at Apostolic Lutheran Church led by visitors from Oregon, a 20 percent laundry sale at Taylor Laundry, hospital entries for Murray and discharge of Mrs Henderson, a new baby girl for Mr and Mrs Ferris, several marriage licenses issued in Butte, and Charlotte Ralph named to lead the Montana State College Women’s Day program.
Scandian Lodges No 11 and No 1 of the Scandinavian Fraternity plan 7:30 p m sessions Thursday night in Scandia hall. Presidents Mrs John Pearson and Bob Axelson announced the dates. No 11 will honor delegate Mrs Ruth Holland, drill team and mascot Bobby Matsch after the business session with an exhibition drill to follow.
Mrs. Mary Hill hosts a family reunion with relatives visiting this week. Mr and Mrs Clarence Kerr from Denver arrive for a vacation. Mrs Kerr is former Miss Gertrude Hill of the city. Mr and Mrs Leo Rich of Yakima join at the Hill home. Mrs Rich and Mrs Hill are sisters.
Under Powell post No 10 of the American Legion sponsorship the second series of citizenship classes for aliens will open Monday evening June 9 at city hall. The free courses run Mondays and Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm in upstairs classrooms. For details contact Eugene Flanagan WPA education supervisor at the courthouse WPA information office or attend the classes. Americans urged to invite non citizen friends. The course includes reading and writing for those who want schooling.
Mr and Mrs Albert St Marrs returned from a visit in Shelby. Mrs Bert Weatherstone left for the Mayo clinic Rochester Minnesota for medical attention. Judge R E McHugh was a business visitor in Deer Lodge this afternoon before returning home to Anaconda.
Observations show the Moon completes about 13 revolutions around Earth each year, with each orbit spanning 27 days and eight hours. This cadence outlines its monthly cycle and relative motion.
Capt Leigh Johnson announced the first WPA concert will pass through Chicago in duction station Thursday. The orchestra will perform swing and classical pieces to keep the selectees in cheerful spirits during their stay.
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