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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

2

McNary Sees Hatch Proposal Voting as Major Mistake

Senator McNary of Oregon says Republicans will campaign on the Senate vote opposing restrictions on political activity by relief workers. He notes the Hatch and Austin measures failed by narrow margins, arguing the fight curbs free expression and skirts government debt concerns.

Washington McNary Oregon Senate Hatch New Mexico Austin Virginia WPA Barkley Kentucky

Butte Death Notices

The funeral of the late Onslow M. Peters will be at 9 o'clock Tuesday at the family residence 933 South Wyoming with a 9:30 Requiem Mass at St Joseph's and interment in St Patrick's. The funeral for Guy Rodio is this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Daly Shea chapel with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Charles Russ's funeral is Tuesday at 2 o'clock at Daly Shea chapel with Rev L E Jones officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery.

Rodio Guy Rodio Daly- Shea Mountain View Cemetery

Berg Rests at White's Amid Pending Funeral Details

The remains of Martin R. Berg, who died Saturday evening, are at White's funeral home. Time and place of services to be announced later.

Funeral notices for Mrs. Peter Grant and Mrs. Ellen Carlisle

The remains of Mrs. Peter Grant lie at a ranch home near Pony with services tomorrow at 2 p m conducted by Rev. Wilson of Bozeman. Interment by Echo chapter No 38 O E S at Valley View Cemetery in Pony. Mrs Ellen Carlisle’s remains were forwarded to Laramie Wyoming for services and interment.

Carlisle Ellen Carlisle Laramie Wyo

Masons to Attend Carmichael Memorial Service

Members of Monitor Lodge No 35 A F and A M and visiting brethren are invited to gather at 1 30 at the lodge hall Walkerville then march to Sherman Reed funeral chapel for the 2 o clock funeral service for John D Carmichael Rev H W Moehring to officiate Interment in the War Veterans plot is planned Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock

Monitor Lodge No. 35 A. F A. M Monitor Lodge Walkerville Sherman & Reed J. D. Carmichael

Congress faces adjournment as wage bill talks continue

Leaders expressed confidence Congress would adjourn by next Saturday night while a joint conference on spend ing bills awaits its first meeting on Thursday. House conferees plan to tackle the final deficiency appropriation bill early next week as Rankin presses currency issuance against $12 billion in gold held by the government.

Congress Joint House Senate Rankin Mississippi

He-Man Baby Richard Ward Weighs Nine Days Old

At Community hospital in Phenix City Alabama nine day old Richard Ward weighed nearly 12 pounds and showed a preference for a glass over a bottle at two hours old. Nurses noted his deep snoring that could be heard several rooms away. He is the ninth child of Mr and Mrs D E B Ward.

Phenix City Ala Richard Ward Community Hospital D. Ware Robust Richard D. EB

Anaconda Legion Juniors sweep Deer Lodge practice pair

Anaconda American Legion junior baseball team routed Deer Lodge 9 to 2 in nine innings in Deer Lodge on June 5. Meherns led pitching with six strikeouts across three innings, supporting a clean two-game sweep following last week’s 11 to 10 win.

Deer Lodge Anaconda American Legion Deer Lodge Legion Anaconda Meherns

Beasley and Smith Funeral Notices

The funeral arrangements announce Cecile Beasley to be held Monday at 2 PM in the Rose room of Duggan's Merrill mortuary with Rev Rowland Davenport officiating and burial at Mountain View cemetery. John Smith's remains may be viewed in the Rose room of Duggan's Merrill mortuary with funeral Wednesday at 9 AM then mass at St Ann's church and burial at Holy Cross cemetery.

Beasley Cecile Beasley Duggan Merrill Mortuary Rowland Davenport Mountain View Cemetery

Merrill Mortuaries Manager Pat R Gagner

PAT R GAGNER, manager at Duggan's Merrill Mortuaries in Butte Montana. contact phone 213 North Montana.

Duggan’s Merrill Mortuaries Pat R. Gagner North Montana Butte

Hansen Rites Scheduled in Anaconda Funeral

The body of O. K. Keefer Hansen lies at Kendrick funeral home chapel in Anaconda Montana. Funeral services are to be announced for Tuesday afternoon at a yet to be published time and place. Local lodge and association members are noted in the notice.

Hansen O. K. (Keefer) Hansen Kendrick Funeral Home

Roosevelt Seeks British Labor Model Study

The White House aims to study the British labor act to frame U S policy. A new commission would collect firsthand findings amid broader attacks on New Deal labor policy and Wagner act revisions. Franklin D Roosevelt plans to use foreign precedents to influence domestic labor debates. John L Lewis is urged to reconsider participation in the study.

Roosevelt England White House United States Vandenberg Michigan Rooosevelt Organized Labor A. F. of L C. I. O.4a York LaGuardia United C. I. O.A. F House John L. Lewis

De Molays Donate Flowers to Hospitals in Comfort Day

Highland chapter of the Order of De Molay observed Comfort Day by distributing flowers to patients in Butte's Murray St James and Silver Bow county hospitals. Officers Earl Crowley James McMahon and Walter Moyle led the program as part of the chapter's annual obligation.

Highland Chapter Order of de Molay Butte Earl Crowley James McMahon Walter Moyle Murray St. James Silver Bow de Molay

Butte Woman Buried at Wisdom

Funeral services were held yesterday at Wisdom for Miss Gladys Eaden of Butte who died last week. Rites took place in the Wisdom church with burial in the local cemetery. Mrs. James Scofield and Miss Hallie Stevens sang, Don Anson officiated, and pallbearers included Victor Olsen and others. Sherman and Reed handled arrangements.

Wisdom Gladys Eaden Butte Wisdom Church James Scofield Hallie Stevens Don Anson Victor Olsen Ray Willey Earl van Houten George Cottrell Claude Wampler Sherman and Reed Establishment

Forest Fire Near Olney Rages In Kalispell Region

Weary firefighters fought a forest blaze near Olney about 80 miles north of Kalispell. State Forest Supervisor R E A Anderson said the fire, driven by strong winds, scorched more than 500 acres of timber on private land. A total of 50 more firefighters were requested to join a 125-man crew already on duty since late yesterday.

Kalispell Olney Here RE. A. Anderson

Moon Off Its Track by Six Seconds Upsets Astronomers

London reporters cite astronomer Harold Spencer Jones saying the moon has jumped its track, offset by about six seconds, due to a gradual slowdown of Earth's rotation. Dr. Martin Davidson notes the pace is about a thousandth of a second per century, provoking concern among observers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

London Harold Spencer Jones Jones Martin Davidson British Astronomical Association

Franco Holds Urgent Military Meeting After Insurgent Clashes

Francisco Franco convened a rapid session with top military leaders after fights between insurgent and Italian officers in Malaga and Zaragoza. Reports say the two groups clashed and fired shots during daylong events celebrating Italian and Spanish solidarity with several Spanish officers arrested.

Francisco Franco Malaga Zaragoza Spain

Auto Injuries Fatal to Woman

Helena June 5 Injections of injuries from an automobile collision on May 19 caused the death here last night of Mrs Edna C Palmer 70 daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Cornelius Hedges Helena pioneers Survivors include a daughter Mrs Paul Bra vier of Helena and a brother Henry Hedges of Saco Her death increased the states auto fatality toll for 1938 to 46.

Helena Edna C. Palmer Palmer Cornelius Hedges Paul Bravier Henry Hedges Saco

Reynolds Wins In California Primary

Raleigh N C June 5 Senator Robert R Reynolds won the Democratic Party nomination in California with late returns pushing his margin above 90000 votes. Opponent Frank W Hancock Jr conceded the victory today.

Raleigh N. C Robert R. Reynolds Frank W. Hancock Jr U. S. Senate Reynolds

U S Envoy Talks With Stalin in Moscow Kremlin

Joseph E. Davies the U S ambassador conferred for two hours with Joseph V. Stalin in an unprecedented Kremlin meeting in Moscow on June 5.

Moscow Joseph E. Davies U. S Josef V. Stalin Kremlin

Shriners Converge on Los Angeles for National Convention

Thousands of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine swarmed into Los Angeles for the national convention starting Tuesday. The influx brings a major gathering to the city with events planned over the coming days.

Los Angeles Mystic Shrine

Roosevelt Returns from Chesapeake Bay Cruise

President Roosevelt and a party returned to Washington from a weekend voyage aboard the government yacht Potomac. The entourage sailed from Annapolis yesterday, visiting Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River.

Washington Roosevelt Chesapeake Bay Potomac River Annapolis Potomac

Wilkins Begins Arctic Data Study in Leningrad

Sir Hubert Wilkins arrives in Leningrad for a five day study of Soviet Arctic data in preparation for a new North Pole submarine attempt planned for next year.

Leningrad Sir Hubert Wilkins Arctic North Pole

Parrot Fares Bold When Rescued by Policeman

In New York on June 5 a yellow Mexican parrot named Tony owned by Mrs Olaf Anderson escaped and perched on a tree branch until a policeman crawled up and sawed off the limb. Tony dropped to the ground and exclaimed I ll be damned.

New York Tony Olaf Anderson

Opanton Planed in French Raid

The Ariege river valley route and the Puigcerda railway near the Spanish border were targets as planes conducted a raid deep into France. Witnesses say aircraft penetrated inland to Tarascon Sur Ariege before bombing near the Orlu power plant. Daladier ordered pursuit of all planes threatening French territory in the Pyrenees.

Ariege Puigcerda Spain France Tarascon-Sur-Ariege Foix Ariege Department Orlu Pyrenees Daladier

Man Drowns in Squaw Lake at Yellowstone Park

James Walker 26 year old Wheeless Oklahoma resident drowned in Squaw Lake Yellowstone National Park early today. It is the first drowning in park waters this year 1938.

Yellowstone National Park Wyo James Walker Wheeless Okla Squaw Lake

Budge advances in French championships as Mako falls

Paris June 5. Donald Budge world No 1 dominates in the French championships third round with a 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-0 win over Ghaus Mohamed of India. Budge’s doubles partner Gene Mako loses to Fumio Nakano 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-0.

Budge Mako Paris Donald Budge Ghaus Mohamed India Gene Mako Fumio Nakano

Masons Gather for Convention in Montana

The grand master Channell A. MacKenzie of Bozeman will open the session with reports from the grand treasurer and recorder. A noon recess leads to an afternoon session, election of grand officers, installation, and committee appointments. An evening grand council dinner at Montana State Normal College features toastmaster MacKenzie, speaker Lyman Bennett, and an entertainment program by local Masonic groups.

Channell A. MacKenzie Bozeman Montana State Normal College MacKenzie Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City Masonic Chorus Butte Alice Davis Dillon Donna Trolinger Daryl Bennett Grand Council Harlon L. Hart John S. Carkeet Helena Ray M. Armour Great Falls Farl Bardwell Edward W. Spottswood Missoula Alfred J. Rowland Miles City John W. Agnew Harry G. Pickett Edwin Fredlund Chinook Grand Royal Arch Masons of Montana Masonic Hall

Iowa Campaign Sees Gillette Backed by Democrats in Senate Fight

Iowa's hot campaign centers on Gillette as Democratic forces line up against federal agency support for Wealin. The race pits former Senator Dickinson against Lloyd Thurston, with turnout high and weather not dampening rural voters.

AAA Public Utilities Holding Company Supreme Court NRA Gillette Wealin L. J. Dickinson Lloyd Thurston Dickinson Thurston

Detroit racer dies in Hammond speedway crash

Auto racer J P Leonard Buzz Mendenhall from Detroit was killed when his car spun over four times at 90 mph in the first elimination race on the Hammond speedway. Jimmy Wilburn of Los Angeles won the 20 mile feature.

Hammond Ind J.P— Leonard Buzz) Mendenhall Detroit Hammond Speedway Mendenhall Jimmy Wilburn Los Angeles

Paris wins Santa Cruz rough-water mile for second year

Henry Paris representing the Crystal plunge of San Francisco won the annual mile and a quarter rough-water ocean swim at Santa Cruz for the second straight year before about 20 000 spectators. He led the field of 132 starters the entire way.

Santa Cruz Cal U.P Henry Paris San Francisco Paris

Prizes in Western Open GOLF Championship Set

More than 3000 dollars in prize money will be awarded to the 25 leading professionals at the Western Open golf championship in St. Louis on June 14 15 and 16. Coming soon after the national open at Denver the field is one of the largest and best in Western history.

ST. Louis Denver

Dallas Signs Paul Dean to Steers Contract

Dallas announces the option signing of Paul Dean known as Daffy, a right handed pitcher and brother of Dizzy Dean, from the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Bob Tarleton states the deal for the Dallas Steers of the Texas league was confirmed tonight.

Dallas Paul Dean St. Louis Cardinals Paul (Daffy) Dean Dizzy Dean Bob Tarleton Dallas ‘Steers

Heroic Dog Becomes Mascot After Spanish War Stand

In Zaragoza on June 5 insurgent troops recount a dog defending a government machine gun nest after its handlers fell. The animal growled and barked as attackers approached, prompting an officer to spare the dog. Forcing the dog to move, insurgents later treated its wounds and kept it as a mascot.

Zaragoza Spain

Riddell Passes On In Los Angeles Paint Mentor of Butte

Arthur Riddell dies after a career launching a paint business started with his father and Chester Deitler. The Butte and Los Angeles entrepreneur was known for civic leadership, employing many workers, and aging paychecks woes before illness. Funeral and burial set for Los Angeles. survived by wife Grace Sutherland, parents, and brother Robert. Worked with Fuller Co. after selling his Butte business.

Chester Deitler Riddell Los Angeles Butte Grace Sutherland Butte Daily Post Fuller Company Butte Chamber of Commerce Butte Rotary Club Butte Lodge of Fiks Bagdad Temple of the Shrine Montana Commandery No. 3 Knights Templar Silver Bow Lodge A. F A. M Merle M. Davis Richard P. Hoenck Charles E. Beebe Mr. Riddell Robert Riddell

Butte Briefs From Miles City

Mr and Mrs George Morris and son visited Butte yesterday from Miles City where Mr Morris serves on the police force They are on their annual vacation Residents discharged from St James hospital include Jimmy Gray Clifford Angwin Mrs Charles Bond and others at various addresses Daughters of the V F W drill practice at Webster school Scouts troop No 13 meet at 6 30 with a ball game to follow Wild Flower society holds a 115 luncheon at Gamer's

Miles City George Morris Butte St. James Hospital Jimmy Gray Harrison Clifford Angwin West Gold Charles Bond Mueller Apartments Steve Sheehan North Wyoming Marie Toppar East Park Guy McDonald North Montana Troop No. 13

Two Boys Caught Robbing Save More Grocery

Two youths aged 14 and 15 were arrested for robbing the Save More store at 213 North Main Street. Merchant Policeman Chris Regan said the youths entered via a skylight and were caught in the act stacking merchandise. They were turned over to Probation Officer Cruich.

Save More North Main Street Chris Regan Cruich

Senator Wheeler Receives Honorary Degree at American University

In 1934 at Continental Memorial Hall American University awarded Senator Wheeler an honorary degree during commencement exercises. The university lauded its economics government and international relations faculties and noted Wheeler's services. Several colleagues plan to attend as Wheeler's wife will observe.

American University United States Wheeler Gray Continental Memorial Ontania

Autonomy for Slovaks Sought Amid Nationalities Debate

The rally discussed a nationalities statute to settle minority tensions in Slovakia. Premier Milan Hodza, a Slovak but not an autonomist, faced boos from the crowd while other speakers spoke. The crowd reacted with cheers when a band played The Star-Spangled Banner.

Milan Hodza

Prague counter demonstration marks Czechoslovak party 60th anniversary

In Prague on June 5 the Czechoslovak Social Democratic party celebrated its 60th anniversary with a counter demonstration to the Slovak autonomy rally in Bratislava. President Eduard Benes reviewed a parade of about 100,000, with an official estimate of 10,000 Slovak participants. Separately at Maxdorf near the German frontier police dispersed a 300 strong Sudeten German minority procession with one seriously injured and 15 others lightly hurt by nightsticks.

Prague Czechoslovakia Czechoslovak Social Democratic Party Bratislava Eduard Benes Maxdorf Konrad Henlein

Japanese Push Near Canton as Bombing Peaks

Japanese air raids on Canton with more than fifty planes killed an estimated 200 Chinese today. The attack followed earlier strikes that day and a week of raids, with authorities tallying hundreds killed and injured in the South China metropolis. Rail stations at Wongsha and Taishatou and government buildings were targeted as the aerial drive aimed to sever Canton’s role as a supply gateway.

Canton Hong Kong South China Wongsha Taishatou

Imperial Valley Sees Two LightEarthquakes

Two light shocks rattled the Imperial Valley with a stronger jolt at 6:45 P.M. No damage was reported after a day of scorching heat that reached 112 degrees in Brawley California.

Brawley Cal U.P Imperial Valley

Playgrounds Planned for Butte East Side Project Revival

East Side Progressive club meets at Swedish hall on East Galena Street at 8 tonight to discuss the WPA built butte playground project. Construction has resumed at Broadway and Gaylord streets with about 100 workers to be employed. John Brennan urges a large turnout to review plans including a football field softball facilities and a ski slide. Bert Mehrens serves as club vice president.

Butte East Side Progressive Club Swedish Hall East Galena Street WPA Broadway Gaylord John Brennan Montana Bert Mehrens

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Olen Utah Ave Dalyshea Mortuary Home South Idaho White’s Funeral Home Funeral Directors West Park Street Joseph Richards, Inc Montana Street Geo. T. Wade Fred L Root American Legion Gdwr. Et Ariz. St. Phone Funeral Directors Pep Havre Pehddebpheoies Helena Weeenen Miles City Eeennee Billings Ee Bozeman Ee Bozeman Creederecesereweeeee Cut Bank 77 41 Fort Peck Seres Glendive Creewew Basso He- Man Masons Acacia Lodge the Firemen's and Policemen’s Benefit Association Mont Cherry St DE Molays Reita Mehlenbacher Queening Lovely Reita Mehlenbacher Akron Kent State University Kent Royal Observatory of Greenwich California Stalin Shriners Wilkins Soviet Pole Opanton Yellowstone Park Iowa Green A. A. Couch Wearin Homer Martin Harry Hopkins Dog Arthur Riddell Goast Clifford Humphrey Emma Street Murray Hospital Martha Snell Southern Cross Lorraine Black Donald Hills South Ernestine Patterson Lima Daughters of the Webster School The Wild Flower Society Gamer's Wheeler 10 Gli Chengchow Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek
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