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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

5

Swedish Midsummer Festival Set by Linnea Lodge in Butte

More than 250 Swedish descendants from Butte and Montana will gather Saturday night in Acandia hall for Linnea lodge Order of Vasa annual midsummer festival. The 8:30 p.m. program includes dances, songs, readings, accordion solos, Swedish costumes and refreshments. Mrs. Helen Davis directs with performers led by Peter Valeen Marie Hansen Ras Hansen Oscar Nelson Lillian Erickson Donald Quirk Violet Wickstrom and Betty Pearson.

Butte Montana Linnea Lodge Order of Vasa Acandia Hall Sweden Helen Davis Peter Valeen Marie Hansen Ras Hansen Ida Duncan Anton Renbeck Montana Wickstrom Oscar Nelson Lillian Erickson Donald Quirk Violet Wickstrom Reading Agnes Pearson Alex Skoog Betty Pearson Mrs. Davis Sylvia Brown

Amazing results from 8.8.8 Tonic claims

The ad markets 8.8.5 and 8.8.8 Tonic as remedies to refresh sluggish digestion, restore red blood cells, and boost vitality. It promises improved stomach function, appetite, and overall strength, asserting rapid bodily gains and widespread user testimony.

Supply Contracts For Tobacco Products To Be Let

State Purchasing Agent J. E. Henry said contracts totaling about 2700 will be awarded soon for 48000 packages of pipe and cigarette tobacco 30000 cigarette papers and 2500 pounds of chewing tobacco. He opened bids today from six major tobacco companies for state custodial institutions.

Helena J. E. Henry Henry

Three Appraisers Named After Butte Condemnation Hearing

In a day long State District Court hearing Judge J. J. Lynch selected three appraisers to value six parcels for airport expansion in Butte. Appraisers Lou Freudenstein John H. Curtis Jr and Mike Peters will assess the land while witnesses supported condemnation to lengthen the northeast south west runway. The city of Butte is the plaintiff and James Hamilton and others are the defendants.

Butte State District Court J. J. Lynch James Hamilton

Suit Is Dismissed Two Probate Matters Filed

A civil suit was dismissed and two probate matters were filed Thursday afternoon in the district court clerk’s office. The Mooney versus Safeway Stores case was settled with prejudice. Louis J. Kraker petitioned to revoke Edith Dosen’s letters and seek new letters to Kraker. Dosen must appear June 23. Oscar M Parelow estate valued at 6,667.15 with 5,067.15 personal property and the rest in real estate per the state board of equalization.

District Court Frank I. Mooney Safeway Stores, Inc Louis J. Kraker Edith Dosen Milan Dosen Kraker J. J. Lynch Dosen Oscar M. Parelow State Board of Equalization

City Financial Report Issued For Butte

The city of Butte shows a May 31 cash balance of 230476.16, up from april 30. During May 133133.36 was received, largely 126044.29 in second half taxes, and 28993.10 paid out. Revenue from licenses 1656.75 fees 346.52 police court fines 1127.50 and other sources 3958.30. Office employees are reviewing delinquent tax lists after books close June 5.

Butte Bernard E. Holland

Last Rites Arranged for Montana Pioneer John Gillie

Funeral services for John Gillie, noted Montana mining pioneer, were arranged with Monsignor J. C. Willging to celebrate a requiem high mass at 7 30 Friday morning at Immaculate Conception church. The cortege will form at 10 at 27 North Excelsior and proceed to Mount Moriah cemetery for interment in the family plot.

John Gillie Montana J. C. Willging Immaculate Conception Church Dan P. Meagher Gillie North Excelsior Avenue Mount Moriah J. J. Carrigan Edward Renouard F. A. Linforth Murl H. Gidel Robert D. Corette FE. S. McGlone White Mr. Gillie Missoula Henry G.S. Wallace Butte San Francisco Honolulu Wallace United States Navy John W. Bann United States Navy Medical Corps E. G. Gillie Mount Pleasant Mich Eliza McAuliffe Ella Chirgwin St. John the Evangelist Church Duggan’s Merrill Mortuary Holy Cross Cemetery

Mrs. Ella Summers Taken by Death

Mrs. Ella Summers a longtime Butte resident died in Livingston last Monday after a short illness. Survivors include several children and ten grandchildren. Burial was in Belfry Cemetery, with Christ Scientist church involvement.

Ella Summers Butte Livingston Paul McDonald Edna Milligan Belfry Robert Bliler Jack Haymen Seattle Frank Curtis Twin Bridges Arthur Randell Hardin Ralph Summers Salt Lake City Orville Summers Christian Science Church Jack Richard Christ Scientist Church of Billings

Edward Simonson Buried After Sherman and Reed Service

Edward Simonson was laid to rest Thursday after funeral rites in Sherman and Reed chapel. Mrs Paul Bailor sang hymns. Pallbearers included Walter Seedohin T H Pedlar Richard J Opie A W Smith Hans Walli and Frank Sulli van. Interment followed at Mount Moriah cemetery. he was 38 at death.

Edward Simonson Sherman and Reed Chapel W. B. Frame Paul Bailor Walter Seedohin T. H. Pedlar Richard J. Opie A. W. Smith Hans Walli Frank Sullivan Mount Moriah Cemetery Mr. Simonson

Children’s day draws 3300 at Columbia Gardens

About 3,300 Butte youngsters attended the third Children's day of the season at Columbia Gardens, hosted by Anaconda Copper Mining. Weather was ideal and free transport to the Gardens ran 9 30 to 4 30. next event set for June 19 under W H Cockayne. Audrey Watson returns from Montana State University with a home economics degree. her family attended commencement in Missoula.

Butte Columbia Gardens Anaconda Copper Mining Company W. H. Cockayne Audrey Watson M. C. Watson Gaylord Street Missoula Montana State University

Road to Gardens in Good Shape

County Surveyor Jack Healy reports Columbia Gardens roads and parking areas are in excellent condition. County crews and Gardens management have repaired lots for Miners Union day, with facilities improved to park thousands of cars. Work finished Thursday, Healy said.

Columbia Gardens Jack Healy Healy

Scouts Report on Supervised Play in Butte

Forty eight children aged three to six joined supervised play sessions during the first week of a Butte Girl Scout led program. Miss Capitola Hill notes activities across five sites with Junior and Senior Scouts organizing daily play, weather allowing, and outlines the organizing council members and hosts for the project aimed at keeping children off streets and teaching cooperative play.

Butte Capitola Hill National Council Rosabel Burch New York City National Organization Miss Hill Helene Kallgren Claire Trueworthy George Vivian West Silver Street Jean Oxley Betty Lee Foley A. L. McArthur Sheridan Avenue Leonard Waters Marjorie Julion Jean Lloyd Laura Lawrence Frank Winter Travonia Street Elizabeth McAllister Kay McConnell Dorothy McConnell N. L. Richmond North Henry Street

Butte Draft Adds 300 Men July 1 In Silver Bow

About 300 Butte area men will be added to the draft rolls in Silver Bow county on July 1 during the second registration day. Statewide 3 819 new registrants are estimated. Registration runs 7 a m to 9 p m with 21 year olds since Oct 16 signing at draft headquarters. Board No 2 lists Nelo N Haro 32 of Seattle as a Friday volunteer. he is Finnish born and once resided in Butte.

Butte Silver Bow County Selective Service Helena Nelo N. Haro Seattle Finland

Organ Recital at St. Joseph Church by Edward Champion Hall

Edward Champion Hall, guest organist, will present a program at St. Joseph Church Sunday at 10 40 A M. The set includes Toccata Suite Gothique Matins Adore Te Devote and Grand Choeur in D. A transcription for organ by Professor Hall is featured.

Edward Champion Hall St. Joseph Church L. Boellmann G. Peel Professor Hall P. G. Kreckel W. R. Spence

Soupbone the Prisoner Dog Wins Sheriff’s Favor

A dog named Soupbone, a rotund springer spaniel, wandered into the sheriff’s office and earned the status of a trusty with full rights after a simple meal. Sheriff Al McLeod plans to find the owner while noting the dog’s quirky wag and antics.

al McLeod Soupbone McLeod

Society Inspects State Hospital Dinner and Report

Mining city residents traveled to Galen for the annual inspection by the Butte Anti-Tuberculosis society at the state hospital. The May report shows 32 new cases, 2,331 on record, 110 revisits, 18 mantoux tests, 4 X rays, 10 admittance applications, 7 dismissals, and an 11-person county wait list.

Galen Butte Anti-Tuberculosis Society State Hospital Mining City Frank I. Terrill Butte Society Terrill Beasley R. W. Getty M. Bryam Butte L. Wilson Society R. Ashford Matt Christy Floyd BE. Logee Harry Grimes Scott Fries John X. Newman M. R. Leslie Fred Rosselet Alfred Karsted H. J. Rahilly Dorothy Baxter Sadie O'Reilly Veronica O'Sullivan

Early filing urged for silicosis payments in Montana

Applicants in Silver Bow county public welfare office urged to file for silicosis benefits now though program starts July 1. Eligible individuals who have 10 years or more in state, total disability, and not on relief may receive thirty dollars monthly. TB patients file in their county of residence and doctors from the Montana tuberculosis sanitarium will conduct exams.

Silver Bow County O’braun State Department of Public Welfare Montana Tuberculosis Sanitarium

Yarn Received by British War Relief Society

The Silver Bow committee of the British War Relief reports a new yarn shipment. Mrs. William Norman chairs the knitting division and directs donations of garments for overseas aid at the St. John Episcopal parish hall Idaho Street and Broadway Thursdays 2 to 4 pm or at her home 12 Seal Terrace Walkerville.

Silver Bow Committee British War Relief William Norman St. John Episcopal Parish Idaho Street Broadway B. O. Shaw

Jallopy Racers to Meet on Tuesday

The Butte Active club outlines plans for the annual Jamboree to be staged July 4. The meeting in the old Butte high school auditorium covers event details and participant plans for youngsters, with Ralph Gilham presiding. Martha Brandl provided music, and Bob Paul reported on the interclub picnic at Boulder.

Butte Active Club Butte High School Ralph Gilham Martha Brandl Bob Paul Boulder

Fur Trade Shifts as Indo Afghan Frontier Sees Skins Lead

Persian lamb karakul along with goat and sheep skins now form the bulk of furs crossing the Indo Afghan frontier. The change signals a shift in border commerce and regional animal husbandry patterns.

Social Notes From Floral Park and Local Clubs

Social calendar highlights a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Edward Fisher at 2825 Farragut Avenue honoring Mrs. C. C. Graham of Los Angeles. Other items include Loyal Twelve club meeting on Pine Street, W. S. C. S. Grace Silver Bow group activities, baptism of Mary Marlene Koleser at St Ann church, and updates on family visits and a bicycle accident injury at Homestake road.

Floral Park Edward Fisher Farragut Avenue C. C. Graham Los Angeles Graham Francis Wrenn John Sloan J. J. Sheehan, Jr Walter Stocker Arthur Elfanty Eleanor Keane Lawrence Burch Jack Kiagus George York John Jenkins Ray de Votte Lucille Tivvy Lucille Moore Fisher Bridge Wrenn Sloan Keane Klngus Mary Rule Loyal Twelve Club Pine Street Anna Crone Crone Josephine Robbins Lizzie Keegan Ida Rule Mary Sylvester Eileen Freel Ethel Irvine Elizabeth Roberts Emily Rule Grace-Silver Bow Methodist Church Clyde Reed J. B. Halford David Carlson H. B. Ricketts W. D. Suydam Ross Linden Jennie Toy Carlson Ricketts Suydam J. D. Gribble Alpha Farmer W. A. Hoar J. W. Beadle Elizabeth Dunstan Lena Kelly Lewis Freeman Virginia F. B. Amerman Louis Gibbs Omer Crossman Reed Halford

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