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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
5
Harry Cunningham of Montana Life Insurance reports a very promising crop in all 56 counties after rain showers. He notes Montana is emerging from hard times and could rebound suddenly once the depression ends, recalling his long tenure in the state.
In Corvallis on June 14 the Methodist Missionary society will host the annual western Montana district gathering with delegates from its circles. Speaker Mrs. T. B. Reagan of Butte will lead a program including a paper by Mrs. Robert L. Meyers on Training for Citizenship and a group discussion.
Lee Dennis, 15, a visitor from Butte and Montana railroad commissioner, attended the spring Shriners ceremonial in Butte. Dennis praised the event as his finest and most enthusiastic in years while predicting renewed prosperity and a fresh start for the common man after the depression.
The Cohens and Kellys star in a comedy at Fox Rialto titled The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood. George Sidney and Charlie Murray headline a tale of fame wealth and luxury as they go Hollywood in a whirl of humorous situations.
A new feature titled Radio Patrol debuts at Fox American with Bob Armstrong and Lila Lee in headline roles. The film follows police using radio to trap crooks and murderers, delivering rapid action toward a sensational climax. The program includes a comedy and other shorts at popular prices.
Victor Robert Silver son of Mr and Mrs J R Silver Jr was elected to Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Southern California and initiated into Beta Gamma Sigma He is a Butte High School graduate who recently earned his university diploma.
Mrs. Grant Meek, 55, shot and fatally wounded her husband at their Harrisburg area farm. Meek died at Kimball hospital after lingering mentally conscious, and the couple's bodies were brought to Scottsbluff. He said the act came from a fit of insanity.
Big shots of the Eagles in state and national affairs will attend the aerie regular meeting for the installation of local lodge officers. Grand Worthy Conductor Lester Lobel will conduct the ceremony with State President James Brett and State VP John Holmes present.
Sunday's First Church of Christ Scientist sermon centered on God as the sole creator. The Golden Text quotes Revelation 4 11 praising God's creation and pleasure in all things.
A list of Montanans visiting fellow residents at multiple hotels including Butte classes in Northway and Finlen in Helena and Acoma in Bozeman. Names include Charles McKean Ennis F E Benedict Harlem J C Laird Great Falls J C Wright Boulder Lyle Swartz Bozeman and others visiting across towns.
Mrs. Clarence Kingery of Orange Indiana killed a lizard whose body had a head at each end and two legs on each side. The creature about three inches long was found while cleaning and preserved in alcohol. The item drew farm and unusual animal notes from the region. London records show 650 firms over a century old many dating back centuries.
Butte briefs note an evening meeting at Pythian hall to nominate officers for Damon Lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias. All members urged to attend. Also updates on local hospital stays and visits including Jean Lindstead returning from Philipsburg and alumni meeting at St James hospital.
Twelve Montana School of Mines juniors in mining and geological engineering report for a 10 day field survey at Mountain View mine. Prof. A E Adams leads with transits underground equipment and carbide lamps for surface and level mapping, to be used for fall school maps.
The Octave of Prayer urged by Pope Pius in his encyclical will be observed this week at Immaculate Conception church. Rev Father Marcellus a Passionist from Chicago will lead. Masses at 7 each morning and evening devotions at 7 30.
Rudolph Seibert, spouse of German film star Marlene Dietrich, was guarded by three detectives for four hours in Chicago as he traveled from California to New York. California authorities had requested guards after Seibert received kidnapping and extortion letters. The piece also notes the Western Relics Museum Kit Carson exhibit in Las Animas, Colorado, and Guatemala’s upcoming fair in August.
Victor Eubank reports that a powerful banking consortium helped push a weeklong bond market rebound. The market closed higher, rail issues led gains, and the new American Securities Investing Corporation led by Thomas W. Lamont may begin operations soon.
Roy A. Veach of Great Falls and a Democratic candidate for state railroad commissioner visited Butte yesterday. A well known Great Northern railroader, he will spend today in Anaconda and return for the Eagles installation ceremonies tonight. He is a member of the Helena aerie and a Cascade county resident. Traffic in Belgrade Yugoslavia slowed to nine and a half miles an hour.
Students of the Henry Bishop School of Dancing will perform in a series of studio recitals Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings with a Tuesday matinee. Admittance is by invitation only. The events occur at the Bishop studio on West Park Street.
John Holmes of Great Falls touring Butte as state vice president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will address the Butte aerie tonight. He praises rainy weather as a gift from heaven aiding green ranges and seed readiness despite discomfort. A separate note mentions Alice Meredith’s death in Walworth England from a thumb injury.
Sebastian Pfaff, longtime Butte resident and one of the city’s first shoemakers, died yesterday in a local hospital after a short illness. He was born in Germany 73 years ago and will be buried with services arranged through Daly-Shea chapel. Surviving family includes his son Fred Pfaff of Butte and daughter Mrs. 8 L Stanbury of Great Falls.
Police probed several thefts over the weekend with one arrest for carrying a loaded pistol. Robberies included three watches stolen from Jacob Pincus Jewelry, 44 East Park. Minor auto collisions were reported. injuries were noted in incidents on North Montana and Harrison Hulme. A mantel clock vanished from a West Galen home after 50 years, and a North Excelsio street auto shop was broken into with tools stolen. An alleged pistol carrier Ray DeGans, 19, was arrested. Adeline Odegard and Luther Hamilton faced hospital and jail respectively.
The religious vacation school in St John the Evangelist parish opens this morning with mass at 8 o'clock. All children and teachers attend mass at St Johns church. Sisters of St John school and lay teachers will conduct classes for all parish children who wish to attend.
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