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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1944

Page

6

Treble Clef Club Hosts Hazel Cann Breakfast in Butte

Social Events Corp hosts a breakfast at Copper Bowl Hotel Finlen honoring Hazel Cann of the WAC and former Treble Clef member. Attendees include Mrs Bailor, Mrs Nugent, Miss Worcester, Miss Finnevich, Mrs Miller, Mrs Otstor, Mrs Dobbs, Mrs Barker, Mrs Lind blad, and Mrs Ball. Cann departs Monday for Philadelphia after a 10 day furlough with her father W J Cliff and siblings at 935 East Broadway and 1912 Monroe.

Treble Clef Club Copper Bowl Hotel Finlen Corp Hazel Cann WAC Club Corp. Cann Paul Bailor Alfred Nugent Carrie Worcester Esther Finnevich Walter Miller W. J Otstor Charles Dobbs Harry Barker Arthur Lindblad Anaconda

Kiwanis Women Host Luncheon Meeting at Hotel Finlen

Kiwanis Women’s Club held a regular luncheon Monday in the Roundup room of Hotel Finlen with hostesses Mrs. K. S. Austin Mrs. Charles W. Cook and Mrs. E. T. Henderson. Attendees included numerous members and guests from Missoula and local clubs.

Kiwanis Womens Club Hotel Finlen K. S. Austin Charles W. Cook E. T. Henderson Walter Arnold Bernard Beall William Beery Alex Blewett Raymond F. Dugdale Henry B. Hirsh al Lautman Robert W. Lawsom Frank J. Lenz George W. McVey, Jr Howard Divine C. H. Lawson

Mr and Mrs James Murray Gillie Visit Butte

Mr and Mrs James Murray Gillie arrived in Butte from Colorado Springs and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs James M Gillie. Mr Gillie, a Boeing Aircraft field service engineer, left for Seattle to stay a month at the Boeing plant while Mrs Gillie remains with her parents in Butte.

James Murray Gillie Butte Colorado Springs Mr. Gillie James M. Gillie Gillie Boeing Aircraft Seattle Boeing Henry C. Hopkins

Ennis Weekend Guests of Mrs H H Mitchell

Judge and Mrs John V Dwyer hosted their son Tech Sgt Robert Dwyer, their house guest Mrs Charles Stout of O Neill Nebraska, and Miss Mary Sullivan for a weekend in Ennis.

John V. Dwyer Tech Robert Dwyer Charles Stout O'Neill, Neb Mary Sullivan Ennis H. H. Mitchell

Society notice deadlines and submission rules

The Standard outlines that society news and photos must reach the office by 3 o clock in the afternoon to appear in the Sunday edition. Items require full names or two initials and a contact number. submissions must include the signer’s telephone for confirmation. The editor’s number is 7191.

Methodist Women Hold Meeting at Mountain View Church

Members of the Missionary circle of the Methodist Women's society met Tuesday afternoon at 631 West Park home of Mrs. Lewis Prater. Mrs. Gus Marinos led devotions and Mrs. A C Kolhase led the program. mites were collected and refreshments served. Circle No 2 meeting at Mrs. Glenn W Prather’s home Thursday was cancelled due to illness.

Missionary Circle Methodist Women’s Society Mountain View Church Lewis Prater West Park Gus Marinos A. C. Kolhase Circle No. 2 Glenn W. Prather

B'nai B'rith Unit to Meet

The Butte auxiliary will meet Thursday at 8 PM in the Temple vestry room with President Mrs. Jeanette G. Fischer presiding. A social hour will follow. Members are urged to attend.

Butte B'nai B'rith Temple Jeanette G. Fischer

Mrs Mary Sampson Heads to Portland and Pasadena

Mrs. Mary C. Sampson, formerly of 3617 Columbus avenue, leaves for Portland Oregon to visit her daughter Mrs A O Adams and family and plans to settle later in Pasadena California.

Mary Sampson Portland Mary C. Sampson Columbus Avenue Oregon A. O. Adams

Women’s clubs conclude State War conference reports

Eillen Toole president and delegates returned Monday morning from Billings after attending the State War conference of Business and Professional Women’s clubs. Monday evening the group met in the Roundup room for dinner and business. Mrs Mamie Jones was elected first state vice president. Nellie Baker led the program.

Eillen Toole Billings State War Conference of Business and Professional Womens Clubs Mamie Jones Nellie Baker

Residents Return From Casper Trip

Mrs. T James Kitto and children Marilynne and T James Jr along with Mrs. Frank W Bird and Mrs Pearl Littlejohn have returned from Casper Wyoming. Miss Kitto sang several numbers at a concert by Mrs Vernon Proffitt and at the Army air base and hospital. Mrs Bird was guest in the Proffitt home during the visit.

T. James Kitto Marilynne T. James, Jr Frank W. Bird Pearl Littlejohn Casper Wyo Miss Kitto Vernon Proffitt Army Air Base Army Base Hospital

P. E. O. Meeting Called for Wednesday Evening

Chapter A C of P E O. meets at Mrs. Michael Kilvanick's home 812 West Granite. A report from the state conference will be presented.

A. C. of Michael Kilvanick West Granite

Hobson Guests Depart For Great Falls

Mr and Mrs C R Hobson return home to Great Falls after visiting friends in Butte and leaving Monday notes of their trip.

Eleanor Carson Hosts Sigma Alpha Members at 135 West Iron

Eleanor Carson entertained members of the Sigma Alpha sorority Tuesday evening at her home 135 West Iron Street. After the regular session a social hour followed with a buffet supper. Attendees included Mrs. John Flagstad Mrs. Harrington Mrs. Huckaba Mrs. McCauley Mrs. Paynter Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Sells Mrs. Tretheway Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. Vrendenburgh and many sorority members listed.

Sigma Alpha Eleanor Carson West Iron Street John John Flagstad William Harrington J. S. Huckaba Keith McCauley Kenneth Paynter Richard Raymond Walter Sells William Tretheway Thomas Wilcox Earl Vrendenburgh

D A R Plans Flag Day Observance in Butte

Silver Bow chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will mark Flag Day Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. W. H. Bell 630 West Silver. Assisting hostesses include Mrs. Erdlets Mackey Clement and Pass. Program contributors are Mrs. Chester H. Steele and Mrs. Joseph L. Shugert.

Silver Bow Daughters of the American Revolution W. H. Bell West Silver Joseph Erdlets W. W. Mackey D. H. Clement Charles S. Passmore Chester H. Steele Joseph L. Shugert

Women Sponsor Social Tonight at Immaculate Conception Parish

Women of the Immaculate Conception parish will sponsor a social Wednesday evening at 8:30 in the parish center. Arrangements are led by Loretta Jolson, chairman, and Henry J. Clausen, with assistance from Granite Street parishioners.

Silver Wedding Celebration At 1013 Empire Street

Mr and Mrs Prank J Laird celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an informal reception at home on Empire Street. Sixty guests including neighbors and relatives attended.

Prank J. Laird Empire Street

Mrs. E. J. Foley Is Honored at Breakfast

Mrs Edward J Foley received honors as she prepares to move to Omaha. Miss Louise McIntyre hosted a breakfast Sunday at 524 West Granite Street with ten places set at the table.

Edward J. Foley Omaha Louise McIntyre West Granite Street

Salt Lake Family Arrives in Butte for Six-Week Stay

Guests in Butte are Mr and Mrs William J Hagerty of Salt Lake City accompanied by their sons Kelley and Johnny Pat They have rented an apartment at the Virginia Hotel and are prominent for their Butte connections signaling a brief visit to the city.

William J. Hagerty Salt Lake City Butte The Virginia Kelley Johnny Pat

Connecticut guests stay with Ralph family in Butte

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Boetcher of Bridgeport Connecticut are guests at the home of Mrs. Boetcher's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ralph at 927 Hornet Street. Mrs. Boetcher was formerly Miss Janet Ralph a Camp Fire executive in Butte.

J. E. Boetcher Bridgeport, Conn

Graduate Miss Jean Lind Receives Seattle College Degree

Miss Jean Lind daughter of Mr and Mrs Murray C Lind earned a B S from Seattle College last week. She returned to Butte Sunday with her parents who attended the graduation exercises.

Jean Lind Murray C. Lind Seattle College Butte

California Woman Joins Husband in San Luis Obispo

Mrs Howard A McIntyre Jr with her small son Stephen Paul travels by plane Monday to San Luis Obispo to join Lieutenant McIntyre in the U S N R.

Howard A. McIntyre, Jr Stephen Paul San Luis Obispo McIntyre

Miss Virginia Bird Returns Home For Summer Vacation

Northwestern University student Miss Virginia Bird returns to Butte to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs F W Bird.

Virginia Bird Northwestern University Butte Mrs F. W. Bird

San Francisco Guest Stays With Butte Family

Berkin Hanley spent Sunday in Butte visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bartlett of 827 Diamond Street.

Berkin Hanley San Francisco Butte John R. Bartlett Diamond Street

Mrs Laurence W Anderson Returns to Bozeman

Mrs Laurence W Anderson and her young son Bruce have returned to their Bozeman home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J W Johns at 846 West Broadway.

Laurence W. Anderson Bruce Bozeman J. W. Johns West Broadway

Report on City Finances for May Released

Bernard E. Holland city treasurer released the May financial report. The balance at month start was 174,126.97 dollars and ended at 301,968.18 dollars after receipts of 127,841.21 and expenditures of 37,193.61. Receipts included 118,012.35 from taxes, 584 from licenses, 320.62 from fees, 1,375.35 from police court fines, and 7,548.89 from other sources.

Bernard E. Holland

Harrington Seeks County Treasurer Nomination

Ed Eddie Harrington a 37 year old Butte miner and Serra International member filed for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. He has served as deputy treasurer, works at the Leonard mine, is married with two children, and pledges veterans job preference.

Eddie) Harrington Butte Harrington Serra International Club of Butte Newsboys’ Union Dan Harrington Leonard Evans Avenue Thomas Tity) Mulcahy North Wyoming Silver Bow Township Constable Mulcahy Butte Machinist Union Harvard Cone South Butte Ralph Gilliam Princeton Myles C. Bailey East Mercury Kate O'Leary Lewisohn Street

James V. Dunn 76 Dies at Walkerville Home

James Vincent Dunn, 76, died Tuesday at his Walkerville home after a long residence in the area. A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, he was a miner. Survived by wife Rose and three sons with their spouses in Walkerville, daughters and sons-in-law, two sons-in-law in Long Beach and Los Angeles, a sister in Leadville, and a brother in San Diego. The body is at Duggan's.

James Vincent Dunn Clark Street Walkerville Edinburgh Scotland Butte Rose Dunn Inlaw Edward Dunn Frank Dunn John Dunn Tom Melville Long Beach Calif Peter Peterson Los Angeles Bridget Swift Leadville Colo Hugh Dunn San Diego Duggan

Americans, Nazis Battle in Streets Near Montebourg

Reporter Henry T. Gorrell describes house to house fighting as German infantry and tanks push into Montebourg after recapturing nearby Carentan. Allied troops hold higher ground near Fontenay sur Mer with captures and casualties reported as bombardment shifts. The advance aims toward Cherbourg with control of key ground between town and sea.

Henry T. Gorrell Montebourg U.P Carentan France Cherbourg Fontenay-sur-Mer Pont l'Abbe Ste. Mere Eglise

King Leopold III Moved From Laeken Palace to Germany

The Belgian government said King Leopold III, a prisoner of war since May 28, 1940 after Belgium's invasion, has been removed from Laeken Palace to an unspecified location in Germany.

London U.P Leopold III Belgium Laeken Germany

Parade and Rally Planned Tonight for War Bond Drive

In Butte a block leaders canvass promotes the Fifth War Loan drive with a 7 PM rally at Butte high school auditorium led by D. J. McGonigle. A parade featuring Gore Field band and various civic groups will march from the Elks temple to the high school stadium, followed by an 8 PM open-air rally with appeals from military and civilian leaders. Retail sales in one day totalled 31,430.65 in war bonds.

Silver Bow County D. J. McGonigle Citizens Service Corps Victory Butte High School McGonigle Army Navy France Italy South Pacific Gore Great Falls Butte Joseph V. Bonn Montana Broadway Arizona Park Mercury Wyoming Gore Field Band Ruhle Third Army Cannon's Ed Marans Federal Bakery Gamer's Grand Silver Hennessy’s Howards Hughes Jensen’s Drug Montgomery Ward Paxson and Rockefeller Penney’s Schwartz Strain’s Stratford Symons Woolworth Zubick’s

Agreement Reached With Bearing Firm

The Foreign Economic Administration announced late Tuesday an agreement with Swedish ballbearing maker S. K. F. that is expected to sharply reduce ballbearing exports to Germany. Details of the business deal were not disclosed, while Swedish officials previously rejected diplomatic efforts to achieve the same outcome.

Washington U.P Foreign Economic Administration Germany FEA

Bigamist Jaeger Sentenced in Seattle Five Years

Mrs. Charlotte Aver Jaeger twenty one pleaded guilty to three counts of bigamy and was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. She admitted marrying three service men without divorcing any of them while an expectant mother.

Seattle U.P Charlotte Aver Jaeger

Barrage Sets New Naval Record in Allied Operation

Allied headquarters in London reports the French coast bombardment by Allied navies. 95,000 rounds fired in the effort expected to use 16,000 tons of shells in initial days, though not needed. American ships reportedly delivered about one third of the ammunition used against the coast.

Allied Supreme Headquarters London U.P

Wallace Praises Siberia as Model During Novosibirsk Visit

London dispatch reports U S Vice President Henry A Wallace, speaking in Novosibirsk, praised Siberia for organized efficiency over 15 years and claimed a tenfold rise in total production. He expressed hope for a better future and wished Western states and Alaska could observe what he saw. Wallace is on his way to China.

London Moscow Radio U.S Henry A. Wallace Novosibirsk Siberia Wallace America North Dakota Montana Washington Territory Alaska China

Yank Prisoners Said Slain by Huns

New York dispatch quotes Stanley Richardson NBC reporter from London claiming indisputable evidence that Germans tortured and murdered American paratroopers during the early hours of the Normandy landings. He cites three men found near a former command post with hands bound and bodies mutilated, plus a lieutenant killed with a throat wound and knife nearby, and a major found dead of stab wounds in a village.

New York Stanley Richardson London Richardson Carentan

Reckless Driving Case Taken Under Advisement

Carl FE Peterson a Portland medical supply salesman faced a reck less driving charge after a May 19 Divide highway crash that killed passenger Elsie Craft formerly of Butte and injured Peterson. A preliminary hearing Tuesday led Justice J J Winston to take the case under advisement until 2 PM Thursday. Captain Hugh Potter of the highway patrol filed the charge.

Carl FE. Peterson Justice Court Divide Highway Justice of the Peace J. J. Winston Peterson Portland Hugh Potter Highway Patrol Elsie Craft Butte

Seven Leaf Clover Brings Luck for Local Boy

Gerald Williams an 11 year old Grant school sixth grader treasures a seven leaf clover found in his yard at 1110 Silver Bow Homes near his home. He says he is calm about the discovery and hopes it brings luck. Lightning flickers in the sky almost every night in parts of the Dutch East Indies.

Gerald Williams Grant School Gerald Silver Bow Jerry Williams Dutch East Indies

Parachuting Parson Sticks With Troops in Heavy Fighting

United Press report from Carentan France details Chaplain Ray mond Hall aiding front line troops under furious German counterattacks. With Lt. Borchert and Lt. Dixon, the scene recalls bridges in danger and shells tearing through flooded gutters as medics and soldiers endure hours of combat and wounds.

U.S Carentan France Raymond Hall Lynn Mass Jack A. Borchert Denver Colo Hell Borchert Robert Dixon Los Angeles

Germans Convinced Cause Lost After Carentan Fight

In Carentan France on June 13 a local resident described German morale as broken and their cause finished after a stubborn defense and Allied bombardment. He noted a high-ranking officer saying Germany was kaput and that air protection and communications were gone, while Carnetans celebrated liberators amid fires and wreckage. The town gratefully welcomed Allied forces, avoiding a naval or air bombardment that could have devastated the area.

Carentan France U.P Germany Carentian

Allied Fifth Army reports 70000 German casualties in Italy surge

Lt Gen Mark W Clark told 2000 Fifth Army troops at a rest center in Rome that about 70000 Germans had been killed captured or wounded in the current Italian offensive. He said the army is 70 miles north of Rome and pursuing the enemy.

Rome U.P Mark W. Clark Fifth Army Italy Clark

Rommel Reported as Ousted in France Defense

A dispatch from the 21st army group to the Evening Standard says it is believed Marshal Erwin Rommel has been removed from command of German forces facing the Allies in France. No definite confirmation reached headquarters since the invasion began. St Elmo's fire is noted as a mountain storm phenomenon.

London U.P 21St Army Group Evening Standard Erwin Rommel France Rommel

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