Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Montana Standard in Butte, Montana

We have 3,228,115 pages in Montana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

2

Butte Rotana club selects delegates for state convention

At a regular meeting the Butte Rotana club named nine delegates and nine alternates plus three delegates at large for the state Rotana convention to be held July 19 20 and 21 in Great Falls. The next meeting July 2 will feature a picnic supper at Basin Creek reservoir with President Clara Weast presiding.

Butte Rotana Club Great Falls Basin Creek Reservoir Clara Weast Chequamegon Cafe Beulah Enochson Irene Nelson Irene White Elizabeth O'Brien Olive Fowler

New Trustee Named in Estate Hearing Set on Final Account

Thomas J. McNulty was named by court order to fill a vacancy as trustee in a 1909 trust created by Lee Mantle the Largesy estate Mary Warren Murphey and William D Thornton. The estate covers parcels of Butte property. Judge J J Lynch set June 29 for hearing the first and final account of Rebecca Holmes as administratrix in the estate of James Holmes and for petition on final distribution.

Thomas J. McNulty Frank W. Haskins Lee Mantle Mary Warren Murphey William D. Thornton Butte J. J. Lynch Rebecca Holmes James Holmes

Births in Montana Outnumber Deaths in May

Helena June 18 Up Luzien Benepe Montana vital statistics registrar reported May births totaled 981 while deaths reached 517 nearly two to one. Auto accidents killed eight people. communicable diseases caused 45 deaths. tuberculosis 20. spotted fever three. forty six deaths were children under one year old.

Helena Lucien Benepe Register of Vital Statistics Montana

Explosions Sink Transpacific Ship Niagara Off Pacific

The S S Niagara a 13415 ton Canadian Northern liner was reported abandoned and sinking after an explosion in the South Pacific while nine hours from Auckland en route to Vancouver Lloyds lists the vessel as 542 feet long and 13415 gross tons Globe wireless captured the first distress at 830 am PST and an abandonment order 25 minutes later West Harshaw aided with a position near 34 12 S 166 16 E about six miles from Marovitri Island

San Francisco S. S. Niagara South Pacific Globe Wireless Auckland Vancouver B. C S. S. West Harshaw Marovitri Island Lloyd's Register

Woman 1a Held for Auto Theft

Sheriff Al McLeod reported the arrest in Ann Arbor Michigan of former Jean Hathaway age 30 to 35 for stealing a car owned by Leo LeDuc 57 West Iron Street Butte. FBI agents led the probe under the federal motor vehicle theft act with charges filed in justice court June 7. Extr adition to Butte will be sought if federal charges are not pursued.

al McLeod Ann Arbor Mich Jean Hathaway Leo LeDuc West Iron Street Butte Federal Bureau of Investigation McLeod FBI Miss Hathaway

Anaconda Doctor Named Montana Medical President Elect

Dr. W. E. Long of Anaconda was named president elect of the Montana Medical association by the house of delegates. Incoming president for the year is Dr. J. I. Wernham of Billings, with Dr. Harold W. Gregg of Butte as outgoing. Dr. Herbert Caraway of Billings elected vice president and Dr. Thomas F. Walker of Great Falls re elected secretary treasurer. Dr. J. H. Irwin of Great Falls named delegate to the AMA and Dr. BE M. Gans of Harlowton as alternate.

Bozeman W. E. Long Anaconda Montana Medical Association House of Delegates J. I. Wernham Billings Harold W. Gregg Butte Herbert Caraway Thomas F. Walker Great Falls J. H. Irwin American Medical Association BE. M. Gans Harlowton

Missing Northern Pacific section worker reported

Martin Milovich a 50 year old section worker for Northern Pacific has been missing from his Emma street cabin since Sunday Olga Konarski landlady told sheriff officers Milovich had not missed a shift in four years until Monday police fear he may have faced violence Milovich is 5 feet 3 inches blue eyed and wore striped overalls when last seen Meanwhile Butte police sought aid in locating Dora Jean Woods 16 who vanished from Long Beach California June 9 She was last seen in Salt Lake City She is 5 feet 5 inches 115 pounds with brown hair blue eyes wearing black slacks a red flannel jacket white shoes and a white turban

Martin Milovich Northern Pacific Section Emma Street Olga Konarski Milovich Butte Dora Jean Woods Long Beach Calif Salt Lake City

Swan hits power line causes Ennis Fire blackout

A swan struck an overhead electric cable in Ennis Fire triggering a temporary citywide blackout. Crews isolated the line and restored service as repairs were completed. No injuries were reported.

Ennis

Wool Auctions Set in West to Sell 17.6 Million Lbs

Merrion and Wilkins announce three western wool auctions in July at Denver Ogden and Billings. About 12 million pounds more are expected, with 1,399 growers in 14 states already contracted for 17.6 million pounds listed. Billings marks the firm's first Montana sale, with Miles City planned later.

Denver Merrion and Wilkins Ogden Utah Billings Mont Reed Warnick Warnick Montana Miles City

Butte O. E. 8 to Meet Ruth Chapter Tonight

Butte brief notes Ruth chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet at 8 o'clock with a business session followed by a program and refreshments. Mary Atkin and Francis Lester will preside as worthy patron and patron respectively. The report also lists hospital discharges births and admissions and a church concert at Gold Hill Lutheran church in Fergus Falls Minnesota.

O. E Ruth Chapter Order of Eastern Star Mary Atkin Francis Lester Fergus Falls Minn Gold Hill Lutheran Church

Man Hurt After Falling Between Boxcars In Silver Bow

Richard N. Trent a 35 year old black man from Tulsa Oklahoma was reported in fairly good condition at the county hospital after emergency treatment at St James hospital for injuries suffered when he fell between two boxcars or a moving freight train at Silver Bow early Monday. Police and deputy sheriffs investigated the accident and Trent was dragged about 200 feet before the train crew realized he was between the cars. Both legs were badly mangled.

Richard N. Trent Tulsa Okla St. James Hospital Silver Bow Trent

Cheadle Jr Resigns Montana GOP Post to Run for Senate

E K Cheadle Jr of Shelby announced his resignation as chairman of the Republican state central committee effective when a successor is chosen. He said he resigns to pursue the GOP nomination for U S senator, having led the state party since 1936.

Helena E. K. Cheadle Jr Shelby Republican State Central Committee Cheadle U. S

Gals Attend Camp at Helena

Girl Scouts of Deer Lodge and Powell county depart Friday for Lions camp near Helena for a camping trip running until June 29. Emma Halvorsen national director will head the outing with counselors Doris Mizner Betty Newton and cook Ralph Proper. Mrs Valston handles registration and camp requirements.

Deer Lodge Girl Scouts Powell County Lions

Joseph L Coleman Rites Set in Deer Lodge

Funeral services for Joseph L. Coleman a Deer Lodge resident who died in Salt Lake City will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at St James Episcopal church. The body arrived in Deer Lodge today and will lie in state at the family home on Missouri avenue until noon Wednesday. Pallbearers include old friends and members of his family. Burial will be in the Hill Crest family plot.

Deer Lodge Joseph L. Coleman Salt Lake City St. James’ Episcopal Church Missouri Avenue Hillcrest Cemetery

Miss Ellsworth Hospital Patient in St Josephs One Surgeries

Miss Frances Ellsworth of Helmville underwent an operation at St Josephs hospital today and was resting easily at a late hour. Several Helmville residents traveled to Deer Lodge yesterday including Mrs Frances Potts and the Hansens. Mrs Otis J Baxter of Salt Lake City attended the funeral of her father Joseph L Coleman in Deer Lodge.

Deer Lodge Frances Ellsworth Helmville St. Joseph's Hospital Frances Potts George Hansen Grant Kelley Otis J. Baxter Joseph L. Coleman Baxter Salt Lake City

Eastern Star to Meet Thursday for Final Session

Floral chapter No 46 Order of Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening June 20 for the final session of the season preceding summer vacation Initiation of a class of candidates is planned and a social hour will follow chaired by Mrs George Ugland worthy matron presiding

Deer Lodge Order of Eastern Star George Ugland

Wheeler Invited as Speaker for K of C Picnic

Senator Burton Wheeler has been invited to speak at the Knights of Columbus picnic set for Sunday June 30. Attendance depends on workload in Washington. The event plans include several attractions for guests.

Deer Lodge Burton K. Wheeler Knights of Columbus Washington, D. C

Miner Robert Budell Dies After Ore Chute Fall

Robert Budell 84 of 817 Empire street died after falling into an ore chute at the Mountain Can mine on the 3900 foot level. He passed away in a local hospital the same afternoon. A native of Illinois he lived in Butte 40 years. Surviving are his wife Gertrude, a son Ray and daughter Gertrude all of Butte, four brothers and several in-laws and nephews in Philipsburg Nampa and Butte. Body at Daly-Shea mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Robert Budell Empire Street Illinois Gertrude Budell Ray Budell Butte Albert Budell Adolph Budell Philipsburg Joseph Budell Charless Budell Nampa Idaho William Sullivan Frank Edward Sullivan Daly-Shea

Florist groups plan Montana Idaho Northwest joint meeting

Montana Florists association officers and directors meet in Butte Sunday to organize a joint gathering with the Idaho State Florists association and the Northwest Florists association. The November 8 and 10 event in Butte aims to draw over 1,500 florists and guests from several states and Canada.

Montana Florists Association Butte State Association Idaho State Florists’ Association Northwest Florists’ Association Montana Pacific Northwest Charles Kranz Great Falls W. F. DesChene Bud Harper Billings Edward Webber Missoula Tom Mills Helena Fred W. Gust DesChene Northwest Association Washington Oregon Idaho Utah California British Columbia Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association, Inc Wyoming Northwest Florists Association

Great Britain orders 6000 Rolls Royce engines for 1941 delivery

The Ford Motor Company in Detroit will supply 6000 Rolls Royce Merlin airplane engines to Britain with deliveries to begin early in 1941. Production on the large order will start within a month, Lord Beaverbrook announced.

London Great Britain Ford Motor Company Detroit Lord Beaverbrook

Holy Savior Wins Baseball Honors in C. Y. O. League

Holy Savior parochial school defeated St. Mary Gaels 6 to 3 Monday to claim the Parochial Grade School league title for the third straight year in the C. Y. O. event sponsored by the Butte CC. Umpire O. Pat McCarthy oversaw the title game as Steve Kasun and Charles Petriz homered with two on in the fourth to give Holy Savior the lead. Matt Cassick and Joe Kelly pitched well for their teams.

Holy Savior Parochial School St. Mary Gaels Butte CC Pat McCarthy Steve Kasun Charles Petritz Matt Cassick the Holy Savior Joe Kelly The Gaels

Downfall of Kelly Highlights Bobble Errors In Ballgame

Cas sick struck out 19 batters as Holy Savior-Piazzola edged St. Mary a game marked by two costly bobbles. Kelly fanned 13. Lineups featured Holy Savior players Cassick Jaksha Stankovich and Noyd Tomich Stephan with Kelly pitching for St. Mary and O'Brien Doherty Keough Ryan Dwyer Crunch Holl and O'Hara underscoring a pitching duel.

Kelly Cassick Holy Savior—Piazzola Starcevich Kasun Jaksha Stankovich Culum Noyd Petritz Tomich Stephan St. Mary Ryan Dwyer Crunch Holland Dorr O'Hara

Governor candidate Art Lamey greets voters in Deer Lodge

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Art Lamey from Havre arrives in Deer Lodge and meets supporters at an informal 7 PM reception at the Hotel Deer Lodge.

Deer Lodge Art Lamey Havre

Fog lights stolen from Harold Mazzolini’s car

Police report two fog lights were taken yesterday from a car belonging to Harold Mazzolini in Butte.

Harold Mazzolini Butte

Universal Service Plan for Youth 15 Project

President Roosevelt advocates a mandatory one-year discipline program for all American youth aimed at developing moral and physical resilience. He cites Civilian Conservation Corps camps as evidence of disciplined youth and responsibility. Senators show varied interest, with some supporting compulsory service including non-military training.

Universal Service Plan For Roosevelt Civilian Conservation Corps Congress Claude Pepper D-Fra

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rotana Group M.K. Goetz Brewing CO ST. Joseph, Mo Kansas City Pionee Fuel & Brick Co Maryland Ave Ann Arbor, Mich Bismarck Emil Eitel Karl Eitel Roy Steffen Chicago Jack Manion Empire William O'Malley Shields Avenue James Moroni Comet Mine Basin Monte Armstrong Cardwell Charles Anderson Colorado Andrew Maichel Harrison John O'Neill North Idaho Lawrence Netzner Florence Garfield Davis B” Street Charles Dunne West Copper Fred Bugin Lincoln, Meaderville James Sanders South Crystal John Medvit West Center Street Mary Hocking Johns Avenue Leo Galahan Silver Star Murray Murray Hospital William Long Arthur Long Gene Wainwright Ottawa F. H. Rapp North Wyoming Fred C. Phelps Gladys Savage West Silver Street Elwyn Dunston Pennsylvania James Nordstrom Fir Street Ora Oberholtzer Carl McCallum Maryland G. O. P. Post Joseph Coleman Ellsworth Hospital Eastern Star Wheeler K. OF C Railway Express Vexpres Floris Board Stephen T. Early White House Germany Italy France Istanbul Turkey Mediterranean Russia Charbourg Cherbourg Cherbourgh Bay of St. Malo Rennes Loire Orleans Nevers Holy Savior C. Y.O. League Airway Dairy Avoca Dairy Cascade Dairy Clover Leaf Dairy Columbia Dairy Crystal Creamery Dairy Dairy Fairchild Dairy Koski Dairy Lindale Dairy McQueen Dairy Marigold Dairy Miners’ Dairy Montana Dairy National Dairy Paramount Dairy Purity Dairy Rainbow Dairy Rock Springs Dairy Rocker Dairy Sanitary Dairy South Side Dairy Sunkist Dairy Superior Dairy Treasure State Dairy Walkerville Dairy Western Creamery Whalen Dairy
Search Courier

Search the The Montana Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Montana Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication