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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1941
Page
10
General Archibald Wavell maintains silence on intentions as fears grow of a possible Axis Blitz in French Colonial regions. British officials suspect Vichy Berlin links with Syria and fear wider Axis expansion threatening British interests in the Middle East.
Delegations from Great Falls Dillon Virginia City and Bozeman join the Helena team to initiate 17 candidates into the local lodge. Balloting occurred at last night’s Elks meeting. James E O'Neil will meet with the Butte Elks to exalted ruler. A dance and buffet will follow the initiation.
Analysis considers a combined Axis air and naval push aimed at Alexandria and the Suez area to disrupt British blockades. Possible transfer of Franco-German air forces from Sicily to Africa tied to Franco-British tensions. German land forces in Libya remain a major threat. Also reported five American cars win the 1,000 mile Argentina road race from Buenos Aires to Bahia Blanca and back.
South Side notes report Miss Gladys Mosby, a recent graduate of Manana State College Dillon, returning home for vacation and joining the Orphans Home teaching staff at Twin Bridges. Also covered are Vacation Bible School enrollment at Gold Hill Lutheran, social and club events, and local family updates.
Gov. Sam C. Ford announced the appointment of 48 county committees, each with three residents, to aid Montana preparedness. The list covers multiple counties with a mix of named residents from Dillon to Billings and Helena, reflecting a broad unity appeal.
The French press blames Britain for preparing an attack on French Syria while denying any German forces in Syria or Lebanon. Gen. Henri Dentz ordered Levant troops to defend possessions with their own forces.
Relatives report the death last night of former deputy sheriff Tracey in Butte. A native of Ireland, he lived in the city over 40 years and later served as a special deputy at Columbia Gardens. He hunted and fished, was active in fraternal orders, and had previously worked on the Helena police force and at Pottsville Idaho during railroad construction. Burial plans were not announced.
Approximately 40 petitions for naturalization have been filed in the clerk of the U S district court office in recent months. Harold Allen, deputy clerk, notes a regular semiannual hearing set for Sept 26 before U S Judge James H Baldwin. The new ruling requires applicants to write their alien registration number on preliminary applications.
Reports say Weygand orders firm resistance as a dangerous flight to Syria looms. A British naval squadron speeds east from Gibraltar into the Mediterranean, possibly heading to the Syrian coast with Renown, Ark Royal, Pursous, Sheffield, and four submarines.
Frances Derville daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Derville of Philipsburg and James Neufeld Jr son of Rev James Neufeld of Nevada were married May 29 in the First Presbyterian church San Francisco Calif officiated by the bridegrooms father The bride a Granite county high school graduate and Bell Telephone credit department employee in San Francisco The bridegroom a U S government draftsman in San Francisco after a short wedding trip they will reside in San Francisco.
Helena June 6 The Montana liquor control board reports state run liquor stores earned 600000 in the first five months of the year, 100000 more than the same period in 1940. The board also announced 34 vendors and one assistant vendor are appointed for state stores across towns from Ashland to Wisdom, with numerous replacements and reappointments listed.
In Albuquerque on June 6 stockmen at a State Production Credit association meeting criticized the Army for premature propaganda about an alleged meat shortage and opposed any proposal for meatless days.
Draftees listed for June 16 include Con F Robinson of 1251 North Excelsior Ave. Volunteers on board No 1 are John F Mufich 24 of 2218 Fir St Joseph Byrnes 22 of 443 East Mercury St and Wilbert E Hakala 35 of Roosevelt Dr. Induction notices mailed to ten men on board No 3 including Frank L Nuenthal Steve W Rhine John R Rice Marvin S Gossett Kai Huie Henry M Gittins Claude J Pettibone Richard R Kilroy Jr Frank Bayliff Jr and Dean A Kohlhase a transfer from Rahway NJ now in Virginia Apartments.
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