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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1933

Page

3

Prohibition Campaigns Boosted in Iowa and New Hampshire

Wet supporters in Iowa held 25 rallies as repeal efforts intensified ahead of Tuesday's vote. in New Hampshire, dry organizers mobilized church networks and speeches by Daniel Poling and E D Toland signaled confidence in repealing the eighteenth amendment with New Hampshire set to vote Tuesday alongside 11 other states.

Des Moines Iowa Arthur Wallace Concord N. H Friends of Prohibition New Hampshire Daniel A. Poling Franklin North Haverhill Lebanon E. D. Toland

Connecticut Voters Set to Choose Delegates on Prohibition

Connecticut aims to maintain its wet status as repeal groups push for a strong showing in the Tuesday election to pick 50 delegates for a national convention. Opponents led by Rev. Fletcher Parker concede victory is unlikely in the special election.

Connecticut New Haven Conn Fletcher Parker Hartford

Big Saving Made in Powell County High Budget

Deer Lodge Montana June 18 A special report notes a $7 733 cut in Powell county high school operation for 1933 34 from $34 733 to $27 000 The largest drop hit teachers and principals salaries down from $24 908 to $19 381 The budget shows general control 2 975 instructional costs 18 371 maintenance 1 200 operation 3 200 auxiliary agencies 604 and insurance pensions 650 with no capital outlay.

Deer Lodge Powell County

Presbyterian Guild Picnic Plans Mention Center Street Host

Plans are perfected for the annual Presbyterian Guild picnic supper to be held Thursday at Mrs. W. O. Ensign's home at 232 Center Street. The event features outdoor games and stunts along with the picnic spread.

Deer Lodge Presbyterian Guild W. O. Ensign Center Street

Local social notes reflect weekend trips and visits

Mr and Mrs Charles Meyers and others traveled to Gregson Springs last evening. Harvey Fifer and Maxwell family members returned from Bozeman after visiting Miss Hobart and Miss Fifer. Kathleen Dunn visits her parents for summer after graduating this spring. Jane Jordan and Lelia Jordan with Cornelia Geary traveled to Wisdom over the week.

Miss Dunn Jane Jordan Lelia Jordan Cornelia Geary Mee

Lamson murder trial to resume in San Jose court

The preliminary hearing of Vid A. Lamson, Stanford University press sales manager, charged with the murder of his wife Mrs. Allene Thorpe Lamson, will be resumed in superior court in San Jose tomorrow.

San Jose Calif Vid A. Lamson Stanford University Press Allene Thorpe Lamson Superior

Former Montana man among Signal Hill explosion dead

Ronan Montana June 18 Special Word reached here last week that Robert Bennett Jr. son of Robert Bennett formerly living south of Ronan was killed in the Signal Hill field explosion and fire at Long Beach California He is survived by his bride of two months his father and five sisters He was a nephew of W E Bennett of Round Butte.

Ronan Robert Bennett Jr Robert Bennett Signal Hill Field Long Beach Cal Bennett W. E. Bennett Round Butte

Skalkano Road Open After Snow Clearing

Skalkano road reopened after emergency relief workers spent Friday and Saturday night clearing about two feet of snow along the divide. Trucks can negotiate the divide with caution though travel is not yet recommended. Big Hole road and Salmon Bitter Root Highway are in good shape and in use. Highway No. 93 southern Bitter Root valley surveying paused for right of way work by H C Tilzey and L F Martin.

Hamilton Skalkaho Road Big Hole Bitter Root Valley H. C. Tilzey State Highway Commission L. F. Martin Bureau of Public Roads

Summer adjournment ends Corvallis club meeting

Special Op. E. 8. No. 59 adjourned for the summer after a meeting with stere optical pictures of Africa by Dr. C. B. Philips of Hamilton. Mrs. Hugh Simpson hosted the Merry Wives, with bridge won by Mrs. Guy Hall. Girl Reserves took a picnic. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cole left for Lewiston after a death in the family.

Corvallis Africa C. B. Philips Hamilton Hugh Simpson Merry Wives Guy Hall Kathleen Holloran Beth Applebury Leslie Cole Lewiston Idaho Mr. Cole A. G. Helmars Mercury Jack Reed Gladys Larson Helena

Hamilton Ladies Host Luncheon and Summer Activities

Mrs. A. H. Downing hosted a noon luncheon for eight women with guests including Susan Sherwin and J. A. Hersman. Gifts arrived for Mrs. Sherwin, a semi invalid, as family visits from Shawnee and elsewhere arrived. The Hamilton Branch of University Women held its first summer activity with a supper picnic at the Walter E. Long ranch near Darby, chaired by Dorothy Carlstrom and organized by E. K. Stewart.

Hamilton A. H. Downing Susan Sherwin J. A. Hersman Olla J. Iddings Mayme Martin J. D. Hatcher Ella Overturf May Sherwin Nora Smithey Walter E. Long Darby Dorothy Carlstrom E. K. Stewart

Local social notes from Jackson event visitors

Mrs. Lucia Jardine and her daughter Miss Helen Jardine, a Eugene teacher, return to Jackson to spend the summer with Wendell Jardine and family. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dodd of Dillon, Fred and Mrs. Charles Wenger at the Dan Pendergast home, Miss Jerry Hutchens of Jackson, and Miss Marion Anderson of Wisdom with Misses Joyce and Jill Hirschy.

Jackson Lucia Jardine Helen Jardine Eugene Ore Wendell Jardine Jimmy Dodd Dillon Fred Charles Wenger Dan Pendergast Jerry Hutchens Marion Anderson Wisdom Joyce Jill Hirschy

Rites Held for Pioneer Citizen William McCall

William Wesley McCall 88, longtime valley resident since 1866, died Friday. Hundreds attended his funeral in Whitehall high school gym with seven children 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren present. The Rev Owen Gist preached the sermon and Mystic Tie lodge No 17 A F and A M conducted graveside rites. McCall helped organize the lodge at Silver Star and remained a member for 62 years.

Whitehall William Wesley McCall Owen Gist The Christian Church B. M. Bowman Betty H. Carlson Mystic Tie Lodge A. F A. M McCall Silver Star

Local visitors and family visits in Montana towns

Waterloo reports a roundup of residents visiting relatives and transacting small business. Mrs Frank Held and children visited Mrs Archie McArthur in Grace. Numerous residents from Butte and Whitehall are noted visiting family, hosting guests, and returning from trips to Boulder State University.

Waterloo Frank Held Joyce Jack Archie McArthur Grace James Warren Whitehall Charles Trostle Butte John Trostle Famly Jean Raymond Young Roy Standly

Local Social Notes Highlight Jefferson City Visits

June 18 Boulder bulletin records Mrs. J. K. Taylor hosting Ladies' Aid with refreshments by Mrs. J. D. Pilcher. Visitors include Mrs. R. C. Monahan and son John of Butte at Mrs. Con Smith's home. A Helena trip by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Riedel and children. Bride-elect Grace Dawe entertained by a sewing club shower.

Boulder Arthur Madison Fred Bell Jefferson City J. K. Taylor Ladies’ Aid J. D. Pilcher R. C. Monahan John Butte Con Smith J. A. Riedel Helena R. A. Hammer Alice Maguire Grace Dawe Little Grace Eliza

Grasshoppers menace Montana crops across fourteen counties

Montana entomologists and county agents mobilize to combat grasshopper infestations spanning 14 counties including Valley Roosevelt Daniels Richland Dawson Wibaux Prairie Fulton Hill Pondera Teton Lake Flathead and Beaverhead. Funds are scarce and county commissioners may levy taxes to fund poison campaigns using a five pound arsenic to bran mix to protect crops amid favorable prices and yields.

Bozeman North Dakota Minnesota Montana Montana State College Valley Roosevelt Daniels Richland Dawson Wibaux Prairie Fulton Hill Pondera Teton Lake Flathead Beaverhead

Bitter Root River High Water Peak Near Hamilton

June 18 report from Hamilton notes water in the Bitter Root valley has peaked with creeks rising to swift torrents. The old mill dam west of town and the spillway show spectacular amounts of water while overall damage remains minor.

Hamilton

Social life notes from Wisdom and nearby

Mrs. H L Capehart Mrs Hans Jorgensen and Stewart Capehart toured Deer Lodge to visit relatives Monday and Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jess Tope hosted friends Tuesday evening. Mrs Harold Capehart hosted Wednesday for Mrs H L Capehart of Seattle. The contract bridge club met with Mrs Ralph Huntley. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Helming and Mrs Harold Capehart. Notable Dillon visit was J E Shaw. Dorothy Oliver returned from Butte for summer. Dan Tovey Jr now ill with heart trouble in Itaca New York.

60 100 150 Miles to Federa

List fragment mentions distances 60 100 150 miles to Federa with no clear event or context. No names, dates, or organizations readable. Unable to determine full item. report shows navigational mileage figures only.

Federa

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