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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1934

Page

5

Memorial Rites for Neighbors of Woodcraft Members Tonight

Nineteen departed members of Neighbors of Woodcraft circles in Butte and Walkerville will be memorialized at 8 o clock tonight in Carpenters hall. The Butte Woodcraft circles sponsor a program of memorial exercises with Mrs Gladys Willis presiding and a degree team taking part.

Woodcraft Circles Butte Walkerville Carpenters’ Hall Butte Woodcraft Gladys Willis Mary D. Murphy Mildred Harvey Connell Annie T. Tanser L. Pearl Womack Eliza J. Gilbert Esther Harris Ethel Northam Virginia Crotty Mary Chirhart Annie T. Miller Mary Rooney Dolly Tonkin Jeanette Bauman Lois Cole Alice Kablan Ada Medlyn Annie Heimbach Edith Snooks Margaret Bordner Selina Stephen Bertha Conway Sarah Woodthorp

Sunday School Picnic Planned by St. John's Church

About two hundred children are expected to attend the St. John's Episcopal church Sunday school picnic Wednesday at Greg son Hot Springs. The group will depart 1 PM from the parish house on West Broadway and return about 7 30 PM. Dr. H H James chairs the event with Mrs Hugh Johnson Annett Price and David Kilroy assisting. Free coffee and ice cream will be served.

St. John's Episcopal Church Gregson Hot Springs West Broadway H. H. James Hugh Johnson Annett Price David Kilroy

Butte Briefs and Local Updates

Holly Williams of 114 South Jackson was taken to St. James Hospital and is reported improving. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mempa of 181 Walnut welcomed a baby boy at St. James Hospital yesterday. The Women of Moose meet at Moose Hall on East Quartz Street with officer installation and cards to follow. Mrs. Lenora Barry of Anaconda returned home yesterday from Murray Hospital.

Holly Williams South Jackson Street St. James Hospital Hugh Mempa Walnut Street Women OF Moose Moose Hall East Quartz Street Lenora Barry Anaconda Murray Hos

God the Preserver of Man Lesson at First Church

Christian Science lesson in First Church of Christ, Scientist on Sunday June 17 titled God the Preserver of Man. Golden text Isaiah 31:5 and Psalms 16:1 5 6 8 cited with passage from Science and Health page 151 affirming divine Mind maintains man and his likeness.

God Man First Church of Christ, Scientist Jerusalem Mary Baker Eddy

Stars Appear in Murder at the Vanities at Rialto

Carl Brisson stars in the film version of Earl Carroll's Murder at the Vanities showing at the Rialto. The cast includes eleven Carroll beauties, Vic McLaglen, Jack Oakie, Kitty Carlisle, Duke Ellington and his orchestra, Dorothy Stickney and Gertrude Michael.

Carl Brisson Hollywood Paramount Earl Carroll the Vanities Rialto Brisson Victr McLaglen Jack Oakie Kitty Carlisle Duke Ellington Dorothy Stickney Gertrude Michael

Woman and Boy Hurt in Daly Street Mishap

Mrs. Patrick Quinn and her son Jimmy of 141 Pacific Street were slightly injured in an auto accident on Daly Street Walkerville yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Quinn had a laceration above the eyebrow and Jimmy injured his right knee. They were taken to St James hospital for treatment. Edgar Martin of Capitol Hill Walkerville reported his car collided with the Quinn vehicle in the 200 block on Daly Street.

Patrick Quinn Jimmy Pacific Street Daly Street Walkerville Quinn St. James Hospital Edgar Martin Capitol Hill Sheriff's Office

Examinations Set for Civil Service Posts

Two open competitive examinations announced by the United States Civil Service Commission. One for junior patent examiner in Washington D C at 2000 dollars a year. The other for senior forest code examiner with a 4600 to 5400 dollar salary in the forest service. Requires four year college with major in engineering for the first and forestry degree plus experience for the second. Further information from P H Pohlman secretary of the Civil Service Commission.

United States Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Patent Office Forest Code Forest Service P. H. Pohlman U. S. Civil Service

Well Known Woman Frances Wondershek Dies in Idaho

Frances Wondershek of 1600 South Gaylord died after a brief illness in Boise Idaho while her relative Mrs. J Wondershek had died. She was well known in Butte and visited the city in recent years. Survivors include her son Al Wondershek and daughter in law Louise Wondershek.

Frances Wondershek South Gaylord Boise Idaho J. Wondershek Wondershek Butte al Wondershek Nevada Louise Wondershek

Butte Hits 81 Degree Summer Day In June

Butte sweltered for the first time this month with a temperature of 81 while hundreds of cars crowded highways as fishermen and vacationists traveled. A generally fair forecast followed, and the previous night’s low was 39.

Butte

Legion Drum Corps 10 Compete in National Contest

Thirty five members of the American Legion drum corps will attend a national competition in Provo Utah on July 4. The local group will depart on Monday July 2 by popular subscription. Legion drum corps will compete for national honors in the contest.

American Legion Provo Utah Legion

Plans Made for State Convention of Daughters of Isabella

The annual state convention will be in Helena June 24 and 25 with State Regent Mabel Everett presiding. Breakfast and banquet reservations for June 25 are with Miss Mary Burke by phone 5641. attendees asked to call. A separate item reports Jim Harris of Walkerville sustaining a badly injured elbow after a horse kick near Trask yesterday and receiving care at St James hospital.

the Daughters of Isabella Helena Mabel Everett Anaconda Mary Burke Miss Burke Jim Harris Bennett Street Walkerville Trask St. James Hospital

Havana Widows on Screen at Park Ends Today

First National comedy at the Park features Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell in a riotously funny caper with rough and tumble humor. The picture, praised as the screen's undisputed champion, shows for the last times today.

Havana Joan Blondell Glenda Farrell

Fourteen Film Stars in American Feature Dinner at Eight

MGM presents Dinner at Eight at the American theater a photo play adaptation of the Kaufman Ferber stage success. Notable names include Marie Dressler John Barrymore Wallace Beery and Jean Harlow in the ensemble.

American Theater Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Marie Dressler John Barrymore Wallace Beery Jean Harlow

Car Stolen From East Mercury Street Garage

A coupe owned by Gust Freed of Missoula was stolen yesterday from a garage on East Mercury street. James S. Masengali of Dillon reported his car missing from a North Main street parking place. Police and sheriff's officers conducted searches for the vehicles last night.

Gust Freed Missoula Mercury Street James S. Masengali Dillon North Main Street

Car Found Abandoned on East Mercury Street Recovered

Police picked up a car left idle on East Mercury Street all day yesterday. The vehicle, with keys inside, was driven to a local garage and later claimed by H. A. Stanchfield of Manhattan Montana.

East Mercury Street H. A. Stanchfield Manhattan Mont

Hospital treatment after wrist and finger laceration

Barney Earlywine of 102 East Granite Street was treated at St. James hospital yesterday for a lacerated wrist and finger after saying he cut himself on window glass at his home.

Barney Earlywine East Granite Street St. James Hospital

Boy Treated After Fence Jump Injury

Jack Kelley reports a 13 year old boy from 633 A South Montana street was treated at St James hospital yesterday for a cut left knee after injuring himself jumping over a fence.

Jack Kelley Montana Street St. James Hospital

Screen stars gather for wartime film project ceremony

Lionel Barrymore Lee Tracy Edmund Lowe Billie Burke Madge Evans Jean Hersholt Karen Morley Phillips Holmes and May Robson appear in a wartime film ceremony, with stars listed among attendees as the production plans advance.

Lionel Barrymore Lee Tracy Edmund Lowe Billie Burke Madge Evans Jean Hersholt Karen Morley Phillips Holmes May

Train Robbery at Bearmouth Stuns Northwest in 1904

In June 1904 two masked men robbed the North Coast Limited near Bearmouth after dynamite blew open the safe. Passengers hid valuables as authorities swarmed Bearmouth with bloodhounds and guard units from Missoula Drummond and Deer Lodge, while rewards totaled 2300 with no arrest.

North Coast Limited Butte Northwest Bearmouth Tom Wade John Reed Wade Dan O'Neal Missoula Drummond Deer Lodge Conley & McTague Stevensville Philipsburg Willow Flint Rock Creek J. K. Toole Spokane

Beav erhead County Sets New Primary Registration Record

Beaverhead county registers a new high for the upcoming primary with a total of 3 844 across 24 precincts. Precinct counts include Dillon South Central 251 and Dillon North 413 among others as Clerk Albert Baker notes the record figures.

Dillon Beaverhead County Albert Baker Dillon South Central Lakeview Monida Lima Dell Dillon North Central Bedrock Grant Brenner Bannack Dillon South Dillon North Dillon West Bishop Argenta Biron Creek Glendale Polaris Jackson Wisdom Wise River Nicholia

Lyceum Numbers At Montana State Normal College

A summer program at Montana State Normal College will feature lyceum numbers including a Fiske Jubilee Singers concert and lectures by James Moucluer Matthews from Babson Institute and Dr Henry Neuman of the Ethical Culture School New York City President Sheldon E Davis announced that pending arrangements may add one or two more notable items.

Dillon Gun Club Shooters Win State Titles at Helena

Members of the Dillon Gun club returned from Helena after attending the state traps meet. They won several state titles and medals with attendees including Dr. E. G. Free, Ted Renfro, Roy Forrester, Vic Westergaard, and Herman Peterpan.

Dillon Dillon Gun Club Helena E. G. Free Ted Renfro Roy Forrester Vic Westergaard Herman Peterapn

Barbara Toan Wins Cleveland Spelling Contest

Miss Barbara Toan daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron E Toan former Dillon residents won a spelling contest in Cleveland Ohio against 109 contestants. She earns a free trip to Puene and will meet the president.

Dillon Barbara Toan Byron E. Toan Cleveland Ohio Puen

First wool buyers visit Dillon market. local notices

Dillon hosts Harrowton's Mrs Harriett Tooley and Boston's F A Mason as the first wool buyers of the season. Rev H M Roberts of Missoula led Presbyterian services. A blind bogey for women took place at Dillon Country Club. Miss Martha Sallee of Great Falls stays with sister Mrs William Bachus. J Fitzstephens, former Dillon resident, was in town for business.

Dillon Harriett Tooley Harrowton F. A. Mason Boston H. M. Roberts Missoula Presbyterian Church Dillon Country Club Martha Sallee Great Falls William Bachus J. Fitzstephens

Deer Lodge Church Meeting Opens Tuesday

The state convention of Christian churches will open Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the local Christian church in Deer Lodge. Morning sessions start at 9:30 a.m. on both days with afternoon meetings at 2. State missionary and young people's banquets are set for 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Noted speakers include Bert Wilson Stephen J Covey Goldie Wills Hazel A Lewis both missionaries from Minneapolis and Linden C Leavitt of Northwest Christian college Eugene Ore.

Deer Lodge State Convention of Christian Churches Bert Wilson Stephen J. Covey Goldie Wills Hazel A. Lewis Minneapolis Linden C. Leavitt The Northwest Christian College Eugene Ore

Convention Delegates Return From Helena

Mrs. J. E. Pears returned from Helena where she attended the state convention of the Ladies of the Grand Army and was elected state president. Mrs. James Dennis of Deer Lodge was elected alternate to the national convention in Rochester New York and named state publicity chairman.

Deer Lodge J. E. Pears Helena The Ladies of the Grand Army James Dennis Rochester

Boys Sought for Theft Arrested in Helena

Two youths sought last week by Powell county officers for stealing a truck were arrested Saturday in Helena. They are serving 45 days in Lewis and Clark county jail and will be turned over to Powell County when released.

Deer Lodge Powell County Helena Lewis and Clark County

Deerlodge Notes Edward L Hopkins Runs for County Assessor

Edward L Hopkins, candidate for county assessor, is running on the Republican ticket and not the Democratic as previously reported. Mr and Mrs James T Finlen of Butte were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Conley. Mrs Sophie Lomas of Butte was weekend guest of sister Miss Mary Thomson. Mrs Edward Scharnikow and Miss Jessie Humber arrived from California where they spent the winter. Miss Cornelia Geary, Miss Helen Corbitt and Miss Lillian Spear left to attend the regional convention of Business and Professional Women in Yellowstone park.

Deer Lodge Edward L. Hopkins James T. Finlen Butte Frank Conley Sophie Lomas Mary Thomson Edward Scharnikow Jessie Humber California Cornelia Geary Helen Corbitt Lillian Spear Business and Professional Women Yellowstone Park

Goople Wedding at Home in Hamilton

Miss Nola Edith Noland and Fred J. Leavitt Jr. wed at the bride's Hamilton home in a noon ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles R. Miller. The couple, who will reside at the Noland ranch, plan a brief wedding trip after a buffet luncheon.

Nola Noland Fred Leavitt, Jr Hamilton Nola Edith Noland A. Noland Fred J. Leavitt Jr Charles R. Miller Martha Thompson Andrew LeSner Emma Lee Noland

Man Passeed Worthless Check At Hanson Floral Store

A man used a $2.50 rose purchase check to receive $10 in cash from Hanson Floral on Saturday. Described as dark, 5 feet 8 inches, wearing a black suit, he fled as police labeled the check as worth less and began a search. Germany remained Soviet Russia's top import source last year.

Hanson Floral Company

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Woodcraft Victor McLaglen Jack Oatee Carlisle Sportlight Barrymore Karen Moriey Phillips Holmes Home Owned and Operated Blehnes Azdgen Sizzlers Associated Press Max Pep Havre Kalispell Miles City Christian Science Mercury Dillon Bureau Beaverhead Lyceum Metals Bank & Trust Co First Bank Stock Corporation Bureau Jewelers Goople Germany Soviet Russia Empire Builder Chicago Great Northern Glacier Park Pacific Northwest Alaska W. L. Booth Metals Bank Montana America Howard Pierce, Inc Montana Standard TOO
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