ChoH Reopens Business As Kidnapping Casedrags On
Princeton family resumes operation of a filling station and lunchroom in Florida after the Cash child kidnapping. Federal agents release two men tied to the probe while a last-ditch island search continues south of Princeton. James Bailey Cash Jr and Mrs Cash remain hopeful yet cautious.
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Princeton
Fla
Cash
Jimmy Cash
Here
James Bailey Cash Jr
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Miami
M. F. Braxton
James
Cape Sable
G-men
Four Acquitted on Kidnap Count in New Mexico Case
Four youths were acquitted of kidnapping and attempted rape of Mrs. Luis C. de Baca Jr. of Santa Fe after a Pecos district court jury found them not guilty. The charges stemmed from an early morning car ride after a May 9 dance. the defendants are residents of Pecos.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Luis C. de Baca, Jr
Santa Fe
WPA
New Mexico
Pecos
Treasury says year’s spending tops seven billion dollars
The Treasury reported that spending in the fiscal year started last July 1 has exceeded seven billion dollars. With under a month left, expenditures including debt retirement run $800 million under the budgeted total, while spending to date exceeds revenue by about $1.499 billion.
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Washington
The
Treasury
State Treasurer Receives Federal Funds in Helena
Federal funds totaling 61647 were received today by State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon for reimbursement to the state highway department for completed construction projects. Funds were distributed to Blaine county 18609 Phillips 3694 McCone 3878 Richland 5598 Madison 11868 Powell 5624.
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Helena
Ray N. Shannon
State Highway Department
Blaine County
Phillips
McCone
Richland
Madison
Powell
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Roy Stillwell Delights Society Guests
Mrs Roy Stillwell entertained last week with a luncheon at her home. An arrangement of summer blossoms centered the table and the hosts and guests included Mrs George L Triggs Mrs Charles Little Mrs Potter Miss Winnifred Hooper and Miss Patricia Sweeney of Fort Benton.
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Roy Stillwell
George L. Triggs
Charles Little
Potter
Winnifred Hooper
Patricia Sweeney
Fort Benton
Dinner at Club Held for Visitors Honoring Local Guests
A dinner Sunday evening at the Butte Country Club honored Mr and Mrs Paul Wolcott and their son Victor of San Diego and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Christie. Covers were set for 15.
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Paul Wolcott
Victor
San Diego
Kenneth Christie
Butte Country Club
Missionary Society Meeting at Mountain View Church
The United Missionary society of Mountain View church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock with Mrs. L M Bunch at 715 East First street. Mrs R H Lilly will lead the Quiet Hour. Mrs Curtis Wilson superintendent of mite boxes will make the opening presentation. Mrs Ralph Place is the program leader for the afternoon.
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United Missionary Society of Mountain View Church
L. M. Bunch
East First Street
R. H. Lilly
Curtis Wilson
Ralph Place
Women's Home Missionary Society of Grace M. E. Church
William Kitto
Hazel Young
East Park Street
Fairview Garden Club Meetup At Mrs Rice Home
The Fairview division of the Rocky Mountain Garden club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harry C. Rice with Mrs. J. A. McNulty assisting hostess. Following luncheon, a social afternoon was enjoyed.
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Fairview
The
Rocky Mountain Garden Club
Harry C. Rice
J. A. McNulty
Tri-Ladies auxiliary plans July 8 church picnic
Members of the Tri- Ladies auxiliary met at Mrs. Henry Ladendorff's home with Miss Patricia Doyle assisting. After dessert, plans were made for a July 8 picnic at Mrs. Roy Collins's summer home in Blacktail Canyon.
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Tri- Ladies’ Auxiliary
Shortridge Memorial Church
Henry Ladendorff
Patricia Doyle
Roy Collins
Blacktail Canyon
Ice Cream Social at Gold Hill Lutheran Church
The Ladies' Aid of Gold Hill Lutheran sponsors an ice cream social tomorrow at 8 pm in the church hall 51 West Copper street. A program has been arranged with hostesses Mrs Inga Nelson and Mrs Grace Johnson.
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Ladies' Aid of
The
Gold Hill Lutheran Church
West Copper Street
Inga Nelson
Grace Johnson
Gamers Return From California Visit
Mr and Mrs J Fred Gamer concluded a trip visiting San Diego and other California cities.
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Mrs. J. Fred Gamer
San Diego
California
Mrs. Thomas H. Menke Returns From Bozeman Visit
Mrs. Thomas H. Menke will return today from Bozeman where she has been visiting with friends.
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Thomas H. Menke
Bozeman
Miss Peggy Davis Leaves for Missoula Graduation
Miss Peggy Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom J Davis travels to Missoula for the University of Montana graduation exercises.
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Peggy Davis
Tom J. Davis
Missoula
University of Montana
Ladies Aid picnic at Unity church Meaderville
The annual Ladies Aid society picnic of Unity church Meaderville will be held Wednesday June 29 at Columbia Gardens.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of Unity Church
Meaderville
Columbia Gardens
Body of River Victim Found Near Rainbow Dam
The body of Robert M. Shaeffer, 29, a Montana Power employee, who fell to his death from Rainbow Dam on the Missouri River, was found today 15 miles downstream from Rainbow Falls. A. L. McCurdie, Morony Dam employee, located the badly decomposed body just above the Morony dam gates.
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Great Falls
Robert M. Shaeffer
Montana Power Company
Rainbow Dam
Missouri River
Rainbow Falls
A. L. McCurdie
Morony Dam
Anaconda Wood Area Fire Near Storm Creek Road
A brush and slash fire on Storm Creek road 18 miles west of Anaconda burned over an acre. Officials said debris burning in high wind sparked the blaze, which was brought under control by a crew led by District Ranger George M. Fisher with help from fifteen COC men from Flint Creek camp.
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Anaconda
Storm Creek Road
Here
Anaconda District
George M. Fisher
Flint Creek Camp
Three New Candidates Enter State Contests
Helena, June 6. Three more candidates filed nomina tion petitions with the secretary of State's office, bringing total seekers to 23 for seven state offices. H. D. Rolph of Joplin, Montana House speaker and Montana Farmers' Union president, sought the Democratic nomination to Congress from the Second district. Charles J. Erickson of Butte sought the Democratic nomination to the railroad and public service commission for a two year term, and Philip O'Donnell of Butte filed for associate justice of the supreme court. Congressman James F. O'Connor of Livingston, already filed for re election, refiled upon his return from Washington.
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Helena
Secretary of State
H. D. Rolph
Joplin
Montana House of Representatives
Montana Farmers’ Union
Congress
Charles J. Erickson
Butte
Railroad and Public Service Commission
Philip O'Donnell
Supreme Court
James F. O'Connor
Livingston
Washington
O'Connor
Four Ride Burning Plane to Safety in Ontario
Pilot Carl V. Darnell and three companions escaped unharmed after a small cabin plane burned following takeoff from Ontario airport. An engine backfire sparked the fuselage. Darnell side-slipped to 200 feet, the craft landed in a plowed field and overturned, destroying the plane. Darnell’s hair was singed while passengers Tom Painter Jimmie Barber and Freddie Boyd were unhurt.
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Ontario
Calif
Carl V. Darnell
Darnell
Tom Painter
Jimmie Barber
Freddie Boyd
Junior Chamber Urges Ad Campaign For Montana
The Montana Junior Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting in Billings recommended the 1939 Legislature appropriate funds for state advertising and urged a state match for federal highway funds. The group plans to form junior chambers statewide and meet again September 25 in Bozeman. Gerald O. Wentworth of Great Falls is president.
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Billings
Montana
Helena garages strike after failed bargaining
Helena June 6. Withholding of union recognition and failed negotiations trigger a strike by 35 to 40 members of the Mechanics International association, affiliated with the AFL. All local garages except Capitol Motor Company Ford distributor were closed or crippled, according to union business representative Tracy Carpenter.
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Helena
Mechanics International Association
American Federation of Labor
Tracy Carpenter
Carpenter
Capitol Motor Company
Ford
Agreement on Bank Exam Standards Near
Secretary Morgenthau announced a forthcoming agreement to standardize bank examining methods across all federal and state agencies. The move aims to unify procedures and improve oversight across institutions nationwide.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Community notices and club meetings fill North and East Side page
Mrs S C Lawrence returns from Seattle after visiting Idaho street friend Betty Jean Kylingstad joins her for summer in Seattle. Mountain View church N 8 S N club meets at 8 pm with officer elections. Calanthe temple Knights of Pythias meets Wednesday in Center street hall. Thimble club Silver Bow circle N O W meets 1 30 pm at 206 Idaho street. Mrs Kenneth Harris improves at 12 Gladstone Terrace Walkerville. Annie Harris recovering from fractured leg at son Garf ield Harris 20 Seal Terrace. Roger Williams group First Baptist hosts basket social at Roosevelt drive. Gay Kelly and brother Bill visit Wichita to see Dr Martin Hagen. Stanley Bevan resting well at St James hospital. First Baptist church monthly business meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm with Rev Rowland Davenport reporting on Milwaukee convention. Trinity church Ladies aid meets Wednesday 2 pm at 526 West Broadway. Mr and Mrs Peter McDermott return from eight months in Los Angeles. Lena Bugni returns home from Murray hospital. A daughter born last week to Mr and Mrs Martin Stefanich at Murray hospital. Eagles Ladies auxiliary meets with Mrs Naomi Cline presiding.
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Kenneth Harris
Gladstone Terrace
Walkerville
Annie Harris
Garfield Harris
Seal Terrace
Illness prompts family trip to Rapid City for Mrs Weber
The Weber family from Butte heads to Rapid City D. T. for Mrs Math Weber undergoing serious post operative care. Henry and sisters left two months earlier for Los Angeles but returned on news of her condition. Mrs Weber has visited her children annually for five years and is well known locally.
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John Moore
J. D. Folden
Henry Weber
Yale Avenue
Mike Weber
Stewart Avenue
Jack Weber
Sherman Street
Rapid City
Math Weber
Los Angeles
Butte
Vague Prepout Speech Hints At Quick Announcement
A political aide says the first step may be ready for announcement within a week. Details on the plan and who is involved remain unclear, fueling speculation about timing and potential implications.
Thomas Luxton Dies in Portland After Illness
Thomas V. Luxton 72 a pioneer Butte and Anaconda tailor and merchant died at St. Vincent hospital, Portland, after an extended illness. Born December 23, 1865 in London Ontario he moved to the United States in 1885 settling in Butte then Anaconda in 1893 where he ran a tailoring and mens furnishings store until retirement last Christmas. He is survived by two daughters in Portland, a sister in Portland, a brother in Anaconda and several nieces and nephews.
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Anaconda
Thomas V. Luxton
Pioneer Butte
St. Vincent Hospital
Portland
Ore
Charles Luxton
London
Ontario
Canada
Luxton
United States
Butte
E. L. Bonner Company
Guy Burnett
Harry Berray
Anaconda Elks Lodge
Installations Led by Mrs. Elizabeth Ouellett In New Lodge
Officers were installed with Gladys Henry as president Mary Clark as vice president Ann Baily as chaplain Maxine Berryman as conductor Ann Regan as secretary Catherine Rogers as treasurer Amy Krabler as trustee Irene McDougal as inside guard Dorothy Rogers as outside guard Naomi Cline as junior past madam Barbara Stephens as pianist
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Ing
Elzabeth Ouellett
Gladys Henry
Mary Clark
Ann Baily
Maxine Berryman
Ann Regan
Catherine Rogers
Amy Krabler
Irene McDougal
Dorothy Rogers
Naomi Cline
Barbara Stephens
House votes liquor stock tax to curb preinflux sales
Washington June 86 The House approved a 25 cent per proof gallon tax on all floor stocks of hard liquors excluding brandy to prevent dealers from stockpiling before the July 1 tax rise. The levy would apply to stocks on hand July 1 with a 250 gallon retailer exemption.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mother-in-law of Sec Wallace dies in Indianola
Mrs. J. L. Browne aged 78, mother of Mrs. Henry A. Wallace wife of the secretary of agriculture, died today in Indianola Iowa.
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Sec. Wallace
Indianola
Iowa
J. L. Browne
Henry A. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
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Florida
Choh
Carpenter and Son
U.S
V. Chilton
Clarksville
Tenn
Malden
Mass
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Ice Cream Social
Chicago
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ST . Paul
W. Park St
Milwaukee Roap
Anaconda Wood
North and East Side News
S. C. Lawrence
Seattle
Margaret Bartle
Idaho Street
Betty Jean Kylingstad
S. N. Club
Mountain View Church
Joseph Semmons
Elizabeth Randell
J. Parken
Helen Woods
Calanthe Temple
Knights of Pythias
St. George Hall
Centerville
T. Semmens
Thimble Club of
Silver Bow Circle
Minnie Bouley
Roger Willams
First Baptist Church
Roosevelt Drive
Gay Kelly
Bill
West Park Street
Wichita, Kan
Martin Hagen
Stanley Bevan
Center Street
St. James Hospital
Rowland Davenport
Northern Baptist Convention
Milwauukee
Ladies’ Aid
Trinity Church
Austin Gangan
West Broadway
F. H. Frederickson
Peter McDermott
Lena Bugni
Spruce Street
Murray Hospital
Martin Stefanich
North Washington Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
South Side News
Reanie Waters
Garrison Avenue
Clyde Reed
Wilbur A. Hoar
Ladies’ Aid Society of Grace M. E
Nellie May
Eugene Sullivan
Farragut Avenue
St. Ann’s Church
M. M. English
Jerry Sullivan
Altar Society
St. Ann's Church
R. J. Bedson
Silver Bow Park
Tom Williams
Grace M. E
Charles Cole
Rocky Mountain District
Grace, Unity
Silver Bow M. E
United Congregational Guild
Harry Dunstan
Bayard Street
Plymouth
Detroit
Major Bowes
C.B.S
E.D.S.T
S. Montana St
Northwest
Thomas Luxton
Oregon
John Scanlan
Mark Talbott
Chichesters
Plymouth Owneis
Plymouth Division
Chrysler Corporation
Michigan
Dorothy M. Weigl
Queens Village
N.Y
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