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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

3

Treasury closes two note issues totaling 800 million

Secretary Morgenthau announced the sale of two federal note issues totaling 800 million dollars, over-subscribed by about 2.83 billion, with 1% notes maturing in 1939 and 1942. Subscriptions reached 3.631 billion, higher rates than in three years, with 300 million to retire near term obligations and 500 million for gold sterilization.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr Morgenthau Treasury

Miller Outpoints Cochrane In Featherweight Bout

In New York on June 7 Fred Miller of Cincinnati former world featherweight champion out pointed Freddie Cochrane of Elizabeth NJ at Dexter Park. Miller weighed 129 pounds Cochrane 140.

Miller Cochrane New York Freddie Miller Cincinnati Freddie Cochrane Elizabeth N. J Dexter Park

Montanans visiting Montanans list keeps track of travelers

A compiled list shows Montanans visiting Montanans across Montana towns. Names include Bil lings Great Falls Helena Missoula Butte Deer Lodge Circle Dillon Virginia City and others with numerous individuals and couples noted at each stop.

the Finlen B. Ryan Billings Ross Trapp Don A. Hall H. L. Burton G. C. Stevenson Great Falls H. M. Elkins Gardiner R. J. Jackson Missoula Lawrence Opp A. J. Steffeck Helena Kenneth Rudolph Miles City the Butte Don Albee Wisdom G. A. Snell Deer Lodge F. W. Sommers Twin Bridges Kermit Davis Mickey Sanderson Tiny Smith Philipsburg Acoma E. K. Eliason Havre G. B. Turner Wolf Point Mary Fauber Ira Townsend Alder Ergenbright George Stevenson Leggat Ralph Harding Dillon G. C. Douglas Virginia City W. H. Cavanaugh

Power Line Bids to be Opened in Helena Montana

Montana water conservation board sets opening of bids Tuesday for a 135 mile rural power line in Yellowstone county under a rural electrification project. Line to serve 550 farms. Charles Shannon of Butte was low bidder for 173 miles for Missoula rural electrification association at 61 310.93 dollars.

Helena Montana Water Conservation Board Today Yellowstone County Charles Shannon Butte Missoula

Gale Batters at Washington City

A severe wind and dust storm hit Yakima Washington causing power lines to fall and transport to halt. Gusts reached 30 miles per hour with little chance of relief as trees toppled and the main highway to Seattle was blocked.

Yakima Wash Seattle

Montanez Knocks Out Baker in Second Round at Dyckman Oval

Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico defeated Phil Baker of Norwalk, Connecticut, by a right hook at 1:17 of the second round in a 10 round bout at Dyckman Oval. Montanez remains undefeated in the United States, weighing 135 pounds to Baker’s 136.

New York Pedro Montanez Phil Baker Norwalk Conn Dyckman Oval Montanez United States Baker

Long Hearing on Liquor Law Seen in Helena

In Helena on June 7 Judge Padbury预计 a six week hearing with over 1,000 witnesses to testify about signatures for a referendum. Higgins seeks to block certification of petitions and the governor from proclaiming the 1937 retail liquor law until the November 1938 election.

Helena Jack Higgins Roy E. Ayers Sam W. Mitchell George W. Padbury Jr Padbury Higgins Secretary of State

Man Turns Self To Flaming Torch In Wyoming Tragedy

A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by self action in the case of 63 year old Fred Zimmerscheid of Carlile Wyoming. He saturated his clothing and upper body with gasoline and set himself afire on Sunday.

Sundance Wyo Fred Zimmerschied Carlile

Murray and Rune Remains Headed for Funeral Services

Murray remains to be removed this Tuesday afternoon to 1018 South Wyoming for a Wednesday funeral at 9 o clock. Requiem high mass at St. Josephs church follows at 9:30 with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. Rune remains at Daly Shea mortuary. funeral time and place to be announced later.

Murray Allen Murray Wyoming Street St. Joseph's Church Holy Cross Cemetery Ruue Alex Rune Daly-Shea Martin J. May Duggan Merrill Mortuary Sacred Heart Church Trainor Thomas Tucker) Trainor St. Patrick's Church Vidakovich John (Wells) Vidakovich

Johnson Remains Lie At Richards Funeral Home

The remains of the late George I. Johnson are at the Richards funeral home. Notice of the funeral will be announced in later papers.

Funeral services for Susan Ralph announced in Butte

Mrs Susan Ralph of 14 South Crystal Street passed away in Butte early Monday. Rema ins are at Sherman Reed funeral home with funeral Wednesday at 3 p m officiated by Rev A C Caton. Interment Mount Moriah. Flowers omitted. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after death of Robert L J Brown Jr and mentions Mrs Sofia Lenkina and Mrs Lester Ryan.

Robert L. J. Brown Jr Robert Louis J. Brown Sofia Lenkina Lester Ryan

Pythian Lodge elects officers and delegates

Lowell Frye was elected chancellor commander of Camon lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias by unanimous ballot at the annual election. Harold Schilling and others were chosen for senior posts, with Harold Eslick named organist and delegates Palmer Schoenleber and Escoe Lamar to the state convention. The event followed rank inspections of pages. The second item reports Montana State University graduating 217 with multiple degrees and honors, including honorary degrees to Oliver S. Warden and Dr. Ralph Parker.

Lowell Frye Camon Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias Lodge Harold Schilling C. L. Peterson Roland Jobe Ray Schilling Ed F. Jordan Arthur B. Willoughby Fred Griffiths Dave Klinesmith O. R. Griswold C. H. Smith Dan Carmichael R. F E. Schilling Harold Eslick Palmer Schoenleber Escoe Lamar Joseph Binnard Arthur Lehwalder Page W. W. Gavenda Lawrence W. Moon State University Missoula Montana State University T. W. Smith Illinois Parker R. H. Jesse College of Arts and Sciences A. L. Stone School of Journalism Warden

Veterans and familiesMourn loss in local obituaries

Notice items report funeral plans for several veterans and relatives. Martin J. May Thomas Tucker Trainor John Wells Vidakovich Joseph W. Sinz are named with funeral times and locations. Services vary by church and cemetery with interments at Holy Cross Mount Moriah and St. Patrick’s. Card of thanks extends to friends from Butte and Anaconda.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Martin J. May Butte Anaconda James Cunningham Delia Cunningham Wm. Cunningham

Mrs Irene Cunningham Perry Receives Master Art Degree

Irene Cunningham Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Cunningham graduates with a master art degree in social science from Western Reserve University Cleveland this month. She earned a Montana University 1932 diploma and a sociology scholarship. She has worked with Associated Charities Cleveland and held a FERA appointment there. She left tonight to attend her daughter's graduation. Mr Cunningham is a Milwaukee railroad employee.

Deer Lodge Irene Cunningham Perry L. 8. Cunningham Western Reserve University Cleveland Perry Montana University Associated Charities FERA Cunningham Milwaukee Railroad

Kiwanians Plan Flag Day Program in Deer Lodge

Kiwanians of Deer Lodge will observe Flag Day next Monday evening with a dinner meeting followed by a special program. Lee Kennedy will speak. Each Kiwanian is invited to wear a lapel flag button.

Deer Lodge Lee Kennedy

Powell County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session

Powell county commissioners in Deer Lodge hold a regular session with chair Lee Williams and members M. D. Mizner Elliston and William Monahan Ovando attending.

Deer Lodge Powell County Lee Williams M. D. Mizner Elliston William Monahan Ovando

Deer Lodge Notes Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs M J McCormick of Helmville visited today. Mrs Alice Mulcahy and Mrs Lucy Coleman returned from a several weeks visit with Mr and Mrs R D Barber.

Deer Lodge M. J. McCormick Helmville Alice Mulcahy Lucy Coleman R. D. Barber

Hamilton High Purchases Acre for Football Grounds

Hamilton High School buys an acre joining the current grounds from Fred A. Van Blaricom. The area will host a new practice field and play ground with a sodded football ground, east side bleachers, and immediate grading planned.

Hamilton Hamilton High School Fred A. van Blaricom

Inquest Clears Unknown Causes in Woman's Death

Anaconda June 7 The coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Mrs Annie Mc Donough died from causes unknown to the jury after her body was found beside the Butte Deer Lodge highway. Witnesses described her last moments and a missing black vanity case. Police pursue leads toward a possible vehicle strike with no definite clues yet.

Anaconda Annie McDonough McDonough Butte- Deer Lodge Mary Simonson Missoula Warm Springs Deer Lodge J. L. O’rourke Barney Larson Joe Schultz Rudy Ungaretti

State cricket drive gets extra 30000 for Montana

Senator James Murray announced after a talk with Secretary Wallace that the Bureau of Entomology added 30000 for cricket and grasshopper control in Montana. He will seek further WPA funds and discuss the need for immediate action with Hopkins.

Washington James Murray Wallace Bureau of Entomology Montana Murray WPA Harry L. Hopkins Hopkins

Justice Marries Hamilton Couple

Ellen Rogers and Malcolm Wallace Birnel wed in Hamilton court room after obtaining a marriage license at Clerk Marshall Andersons desk. Justice W. M. McLaughlin performed the ceremony with attendants Mrs. Charles Bourne and Kenneth L. Rogers present.

Hamilton Ellen Rogers Malcolm Wallace Birnel Marshall Anderson W. M. McLaughlin Charles Bourne Kenneth L. Rogers

Italy to Build Two More 35000-Ton Battleships

Rome reports Italy plans two additional 35,000 ton battleships to reinforce Mediterranean sea power. Premier Mussolini approved the plan after naval engineers completed it. The action hinges on Roosevelt’s call for a world arms conference. England will open a technical college for 1300 aircraft apprentices at Gosforth.

Rome Italy Roosevelt Mediterranean Benito Mussolini United Press England Gosforth

Inquest Led by Coroner Longfellow and County Attorney

An inquest was conducted by Coroner Arthur Longfellow and County Attorney William R. Taylor regarding recent events at the office. The proceedings sought to determine facts surrounding the incident and any responsible parties.

Arthur Longfellow William R. Taylor

Mag. M Donald of Philipsburg Dies

Louise W. McDonald died at her ranch home near Philipsburg after a lingering illness. Born October 16, 1871 in Berlin, she came to the U S at 17 and married John K McDonald 44 years ago. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, two grandchildren and two granddaughters. Funeral at her Philipsburg home Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. T T Fike officiating.

Philipsburg Louise W. McDonald Here Berlin Germany United States Henrietta Schnepel John K. McDonald McDonald Angus McDonald Granite County John W. McDonald John H. Cole Ralph Williams Irene McDonald Ralph E. Williams John McDonald Arlette Williams Peggy Williams Rev. T. T Fike

Tourists From Neighboring Countries Visit Italy in Rising Numbers

Tourists from surrounding nations are increasingly visiting Italy, boosting regional travel activity and benefiting local economies. Officials note steady demand across major sites and coastal regions as travel interest grows.

Countries Italy

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