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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
5
Taxes received last month for the second city installment of 1939 totaled 108,472.77, announced by City Treasurer Bernard E. Holland. The two 1939 installments paid to date amount to 361,211.41, versus 500,664.01 for the same period in 1938, with early and remaining payments still outstanding.
Forest Ranger Lew Peck hooked a huge nine pounds twelve ounce trout with a spinner in the Big Hole river near Wise River. The fish was brought to Butte and displayed on North Main street, noted as one of the area’s largest catches in years.
The report notes that though some payments arrive in November and May most come in two peak months as deadlines for returns approach. It highlights the concentration of receipts around these periods and the overall timing pattern observed.
Local residents report rapid relief from stomach and kidney distress after using Hoyt's Compound. John Lydon of 1818 Reynolds Avenue testifies the remedy ended indigestion gas and bloating, improved sleep, and stopped kidney pain. Hoyt Man invites others to Pay-Less Drug Co to learn more and try the medicine.
Judge T B Downey set June 20 at 10 am for City Treasurer Bernard E Holland to appear and show cause why he should not honor two $160 salary warrants owed to Joe C MacKenzie a former city policeman. MacKenzie alleges warrants for April and May on special duty were issued and unpaid. Mayor Hauswirth appointed MacKenzie, aldermen questioned residency, yet paid him through April. The writ petition seeks a mandate directing payment or explanation.
Thousands of color reproductions of outstanding western scenic views will be distributed free to western motorists and families in the next few months by a California company. Pictures will be available through Calso service stations and garages. no purchase is required. The first image features Grand Teton National Park.
One divorce action and several probate matters were filed yesterday in district court. Virginia McVeigh seeks divorce from Neil McVeigh with $50 monthly support and costs. they married November 27, 1936, at Basin and have two children.
The First Baptist church Missionary circles change to Wednesday at 2 pm for a quarterly conference hosted by the Pylon circle. Also tonight the American Legion auxiliary and members hold a joint meeting in Legion hall with officer installation and reports. Marine Corps league meets at 8 pm in the courthouse. Herman Krogman speaks to the WPA gardening class on landscape gardening Tuesday at 7 30. Sons of Norway meet at 8 pm in Scandia hall. Finnish Relief service Tuesday at 8 pm at 521 West Porphyry street with film slides and a free will offering to aid Finland. John J. Marvin, 3401 East Lake, seen leaving for Helena Veterans hospital for treatment.
Chester C. Smith, president of a power company, started his day in Kansas City with a showerless, breakfastless routine after a home short circuit left his kitchen range, razor, and air conditioner unusable. A stuck electric lock blocked his garage door, forcing him to seek a ride downtown.
The Montana School of Mines announces civilian pilot training applications are open at the registrar's office for ages 18 to 26 not yet 26 by June 1. The federal government covers flight costs. applicants pay six dollars for a medical exam, refundable if passed. Ground school starts Friday at 1 pm, with classes daily 1 to 3 pm for seven and a half weeks. Flight training mornings or evenings, ends by September 1. Dr Shue leads ground instruction with Renato Bi anchi and Charlies Dougan assisting. John Fox contracts flights.
Mrs. Lloyd Stimatz visits Helena kin while Mrs. John Dick hosts Silver Bow Park division of the Rocky Mountain Garden club at 2042 Silver Bow street with luncheon and a business session. Also on tap are Sociable Fight Club cards, South Side Progressive club at Odd Fellows hall with Judge Gardner presiding, and parish social lead by Misses Tesson and Van Nyland at St. John the Evangelist parish hall.
Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock the Rev. Carl Hedlind of San Francisco will speak and the pastor Rev. Paul Nelson will preside. The choir will present a special musical program each evening. William Carroll, a University of Montana student, has returned to spend his vacation with his parents at 3016 Richardson Street.
On January 12 the Butte Exchange women and guests will gather for their annual ladies night entertainment at the Savoy. O R Ashford chairs the event featuring banquet music vaudeville numbers singing step dancing and group dancing after the program. The event shifts from Tuesday to Wednesday and promises a fine orchestra and enjoyable entertainment.
Herman M. Schwinn, west coast leader of the German American band, asks the U S circuit court of appeals to rehear the decision upholding cancellation of his American citizenship and his deportation to Germany. He had challenged the order as improper.
Dennis McCarthy Democrat and J. P. Moore Republican filed nominating petitions for state Legislature and justice of the peace in South Butte township. McCarthy resides at 141 East La Platte street and has served in prior sessions. Moore at 1600 Gaylord street. Additional petitions were filed for precinct committeemen positions by both parties including Minnie McIntosh Elizabeth McCarthy T M Paul F J Coburn Rose Crunch and William Harrington among others.
A partial listing includes individuals such as William J. Nance at 1211 West Quartz, Robert EB Sheridan at 1032 West Broadway, George T. Wade at 15 South Montana, Lee C. Colson at 1174 Evans avenue, George Hock ing at 116 South Excelsior, John Edwards at 2212 Yew street, and Lee Hawley at 646 South Montana.
In Mania Bhat a singer of a naval style entertainment enraged guests with insults and performed for a hired host. One guest resisted provoking a fight that escalated with the host joining, leaving one dead and several injured.
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