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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

6

Finland Remembers in War Relief and Resolve

Finnish relief leader Miss Pohjala recounts Soviet bombing and exile, praises American aid and Hoover relief funds, notes 15,000 Finnish soldiers killed and 200,000 Russian losses, and describes half a million homeless war victims aided by government and private efforts. The speaker toured, met Hoover, and urged continued support as Finland rebuilds.

Finland Stalin Moscow Kremlin Russia Hoover Red Cross Miss Pohjala Helsinki Herbert Hoover Finnish Relief Fund

First Baptist Church Groups Joint Meeting Report

The missionary society Pylon circle and Matrons' club at First Baptist held a joint quarterly gathering in the church lecture room on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Tillie Goss presided, routine business and future plans were discussed, followed by a program led by Mrs. T W Frye with devotions on Prayer.

First Baptist Church Clara Richards Williams Street Walkerville Tillie Goss Elizabeth Fuller Phyllis Richards Ruckards Goss Fuller Josephine Bicker O. T. Cragwick Ann Thomas Ella Monroe Margaret Bartle Elizabeth Thompson Caroline Ayers Lyda Whitlam Louise Woodbury J. Walter Keller Miss Richards Henry Stanley the Missionary Society Pylon Circle Matrons’ Club T. W. Frye Clarence Kerlee

Turkey Won't Enter War Yet Despite Allied Support

In Istanbul on June 14 the Grand Council of the Republican People’s Party endorsed the Allied cause while the government stated Turkey would refrain from entering the war. The mutual assistance pact allows Turkey to avoid conflict with Soviet Russia, and Moscow’s stance remains unclear. Germany President Hitler's ally works to keep neutrality, and Turkish sentiment leans cautious though sympathetic to the Allies.

Istanbul Grand Council The Republican Peoples Party Turkey Russia Moscow Saydam Saracoglu Franz von Papen Adolf Hitler Germany Paris England Rome Italy

Financial Expert Examines Germany War Finances and Bankruptcy

The Associated Press reports on how Germany, despite bankruptcy and scarce resources, funds a massive war program under Hitler. Analysts note 1930s economic strain, gold unbacked currency, and massive spending approximations while questioning peacetime finance norms.

Germany

Nazi Economic Controls Strain German War Effort

The article describes Nazi Germany's rigid war economy with strict controls on consumption, industry, and finance. It notes shortages, tax burdens, and sacrifices in living standards as the regime remakes the economy for total war. It also discusses currency controls, imports, and reliance on coal while warning oil remains a critical bottleneck.

Hitler Germany Walther Funk Reichsbank Reich U. S. Department of Commerce United States Luxembourg Sweden Low Countries Denmark

Italy expands wartime role with raids and frontline actions

Italian newspapers outline a broad wartime role including raids on Hyeres Fayence and Toulon in France and operations against Tunis and Red Sea targets. High command reports action against British forces in Libya from Egypt and against Ethiopian forces from Kenya. The fleet operates in the Mediterranean and Franco’s troops occupy Tangier with a Spanish destroyer.

Italy Germany Mediterranean Red Sea High Command Galisia Hill Libya Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Tangier Morocco

Butte In Brief Hospital Admits And Releases Noted

Readable hospital notes show yesterday admissions at St. James and Murray hospitals including Mrs. Guy Brusati Helena Cavanaugh and others. Dismissals list John M. Riehm Margaret Slater and more. A baby boy born at Murray hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wakley. Also books ordered for elementary schools and garden club meeting scheduled at Harrison avenue.

St. James Hospital Guy Brusati Utah Helena Cavanaugh East Copper Frank Sharkey Anaconda Don Curtis East Granite A. J. Rambasek Napton Apartments Thomas Tipple West Center James C. Kelly West Park Henry Johnson Madison Charles Dunne West Cowper Emil H. Frankey Eest Park Felix Madrazo Anaconda Road John M. Riehm North Washington Margaret Slater Fast Broadway Thomas L. Wakley South Idaho Street Murray Hospital

Permits Issued for Busch Street Home and Two Remodels

At the office of city engineer Frank R Curran permits were issued to W C Comstock for a residence on Busch Street block 3200 costing 495 dollars and to A E Seccomb and John Kennis to remodel houses at 413 Travonia Street and 527 Edison Street each at 100 dollars.

Frank R. Curran W. C. Comstock Busch Street A. E. Seccomb John Kennis Travonia Street Edison Street

Drunken Driver Arrested After Piling Four Cars

A man who gave the name Jack Connors was jailed on a drunken driving charge after his car forced four vehicles into the ditch along Harrison avenue before being stopped by highway patrol officers.

Highway Patrol Jack Connors Connors Harrison Avenue

Veterans leader urges officer training camps

Lewis J. Murphy national commander of the Disabled American Veterans urged immediate construction of officers training camps similar to World War II era programs. He said it is the job of veterans to be prepared and to press for training facilities.

Spokane Wash Lewis J. Murphy

German war effort hinges on rapid production and Russia imports

Experts warn that Germany’s economy relies on its own output plus Russian aid, potentially equaling only twenty days of U.S. production in a year. They note supply strains and concerns about the German public's willingness to sustain wartime sacrifices.

Gether Russia United States

Ohio State Awards Two Degrees to Dr Virginia Whiteside

Dr Virginia Whiteside of Columbus Ohio earns both the doctor of medicine and a master of science degree from Ohio State University. She is married to Dr Werner Carlson a research bacteriologist at Mellon Institute Pittsburgh Pa.

Virginia Whiteside Columbus Ohio State University Werner Carlson Mellon Institute Pittsburgh

Election Judges Named by Board in Montana Primaries

Deer Lodge county names election judges and clerks for July primaries across precincts Avon Cottonwood Deer Lodge Elliston Finn Garrison Gold Creek Helmville Ellsworth cas Race Track with polling places at public school, court house, city hall and other designated sites. two shifts at several precincts.

Deer Lodge Lola Russel Margaret Johnson Ruth A. Smith Court House Susan Larsen J. C. Conlin Florence Laird J. A. Kerruish John A. Grant Mary L. Evans Sarah Drnnville Mildred H. Graeter Fred C. Howard H. E. Rainville Bertha G. Pratt Catherine Bame Pace Hida Knachel George Hawksworth Marion McCalman Pearl A. Pugh Alta Hawks Louise A. Evans Blanche Baker Ralph Denton Erma Bagley Esther Thomas Robert J. Dumont Mary L. Finn Edith Watson Geraldine Ade Central School

Delegates to State Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Convention

Delegates to the state convention of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will depart within a day. The gathering will involve regional lodge leaders and participants from multiple towns as they proceed to the convention venue.

Deer Lodge State Convention of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Old Glory Feted At Rites In Flag Day Observance

The second annual outdoor flag day program honored the American flag and democracy. Elks Legion and Redmen groups along with Boy Scouts led ceremonies, tributes, and Indian dances while speakers urged Americanism over alien ideologies.

American Legion Redmen Degree Pocahontas Boy Scouts Elks and Legion Elks Lodge Thomas Barry Henry VII England Old England Little Harold Estlick Jr W. J. Sullivan America Frank Heffron H. W. Moehring Leo Carter Fred I. Root

Electrification Meeting Planned at Montana State College

The Rural Electrification Administration schedules a Montana meeting at Montana State College on June 21 to map widespread development plans. Congressman James F. O'Connor says all interested communities should send representatives, with the session opening at 1 o'clock.

Bozeman Rural Electrification Administration Montana State College Montana James F. O'Connor

Keeley and Shanley to Represent Local Lodges at Meeting

Whitefish reports Senator W. E. Keeley will represent the local Odd Fellows and Mrs. Paul Shanley the Rebekah lodge at the meeting scheduled for the first of next week. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dennis will attend as state officers.

Whitefish W. E. Keeley Odd Fellows Paul Shanley Rebekah

Democratic Unit Meeting Called at Courthouse

The Powell County Democratic Women's Club will meet Monday at 2:20 PM in the courthouse. Officers will be elected and other important matters discussed. Public invited.

Deer Lodge Powell County Democratic Women’s Club

Milwaukee women postpone Friday meeting to June 28

The Milwaukee group will not meet on Friday June 21 as planned. They will meet Friday June 28 to accommodate members who would be out of the city on the original date.

Deer Lodge Milwaukee

Couple from Galen Wed at Judge Lintz Home

A marriage license was issued to Arthur LaLanne and Pearl Mullins of Galen. They were married in Judge William Lintz's home with Esther Strong and Mary E. Lintz as attendants.

Deer Lodge Arthur LaLanne Pearl Mullins Galen William Lintz Esther Strong Mary E. Lintz

Local News Notes: Churchgoers, Hospital Admissions

Norma McDonald of Avon underwent an appendectomy at St Josephs hospital and is expected to convalesce. Lowney was admitted for medical attention. The Rev Mel Wertman and spouse left for Chicago to attend a Lutheran church convention. No church services Sunday though Sunday school proceeds.

Deer Lodge Norma McDonald Avon St. Joseph's Hospital Lowney Mel Wertman Chicago

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