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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
4
The Alex ander Hamilton Institute notes American exports fell from 370 million in January to 324 million in April as war and neutrality laws curb U S shipments. Despite lower exports, imports of goods and precious metals into the United States remain strong, enlarging foreign holdings.
Public notice explains Montana Standard accepts reader letters for publication and directs business inquiries to the Standard Publishing Company, with guidance on addressing communications to the editor and to business offices. The statement outlines where to send opinions and service requests.
The piece argues that a victorious Germany and Italy would strip France of wealth and colonies. It forecasts loss of Alsace Lorraine, Savoia, Nice, Corsica, and France’s global possessions totaling millions of square miles and tens of millions of people. It warns U S action to prevent transfer of colonies. It contrasts German colonization with French colonial growth and suggests colonies would suffer under German rule.
Opinion on American trade during wartime argues people overestimate a real war boom. The piece critiques public perception of exports and the Allies' demand for munitions and supplies.
The long casualty roll recalls leaders and heirs from Germany France Britain and beyond. Names include Col. Gen. Baron Werner von Fritsch Gen Gaston Billotte George Frederick Cambridge Capt Baron von Richtofen and many others killed in action or war wounds. The piece notes thousands more dead since World War II began.
Sixty three 1940 Butte high school graduates and six from earlier classes requested college credit transcripts before the school office closes for summer. Most seek Montana School of Mines with 21 enrolling. Other targets include University of Montana, Montana State College, Dillon Normal, St James Hospital School of Nursing, Billings Polytechnic, and various out of state institutions from New York to California.
Army recruiter Sergeant Nick Hertges in Butte reports many openings at posts in the Ninth Corps Area. Infantry slots are at Fort Lewis Washington Fort Warren Wyoming and Fort Douglas Utah. cavalry at the Presidio Monterey California. coast artillery at Fort Scott California. signal corps at Fort Lewis and McChord Field Washington. and four bandsmen at Fort Wright Fort Worden Fort Lewis and Vancouver Barracks in Washington and Fort Warren. Enlistees can contact Hertges at the Federal building recruiting substation for details.
Four building permits were issued by city engineer Frank Curran. P. J. Casey secured a new garage permit at 224 South Excelsior for 100 dollars. Terry Lonam remodeled a garage at 1201 West Silver for 50 dollars. John Chebul remodeled a residence at 344 East Mercury for 400 dollars. J. L. Shugert remodeled a residence at 1519 B Street for 300 dollars.
Gayle Dixon hosts a high society party at the Merrifield mansion with a play and a ball, while a theft suspect Lola Monst and maid Tempe Hyde are revealed and removed in handcuffs as the evening nears its climax.
Ernest Moody returns home from St James hospital at 936 East Park. Sara Sullivan at 430 Leonard hotel is reported fairly good at Murray hospital. James Sullivan at 756 North Wyoming is fairly good at St James hospital since Sunday. Mrs Henry Hunter and infant daughter are home at 127 West Daly from St James hospital. Mrs William Vicary back at 406 West Daly after minor illness. Mount Bethel church Ladies Aid meet 2 PM at Mrs John Hill 1608 North Main. Trinity church Ladies Aid serves no host luncheon at 1 30 PM. Mrs Joseph Berryman home at 1025 Waukesha after hospitalization. Catholic Youth organization musical social at St Lawrence school hall. Mount Bethel Church mid week services 7 30 PM led by Rev Frederick T Spencer. Dan Hewitt 918 Caledonia is at Murray hospital in fair condition. Ways and Means Woodcraft meet at Chequamegon cafe with lunch at 1 PM. Mr and Mrs Theodore Larson 2219 Yew welcomed Ay at St James hospital. Daughters of St George meet at St George hall Centerville 8 PM. Mrs Jane Pollard presiding and a public social to follow. Lenora DaDappo and brothers Frank and Leonard with Walkerville group accompany by their
Mrs. Gerald M. Brown of Olney Illinois inspires a casual gathering hosted by sister Mrs. Everett Castile at 3135 Evans Street with bridge and refreshments. Various church and garden clubs meet at multiple venues including St. Ann parish hall and Grace Methodist church while plans for socials and tours are underway.
Ten Camp Fire leaders and guardians from Mining City depart Thursday for a three day district training in Yakima Washington. June 21 to 24 will cover new teaching methods and program planning for the coming year led by Miss Janet Ralph district director with Miss Edith Kempthorne national field secretary and other officers attending.
Crowds gather as Rev Father M J McCormack celebrates 25th anniversary at St Josephs church attended by Rt Rev Bishop George J Finnigan. Also: 3600 children visit Gardens excursion. 12000+ car licenses issued. 7000 permits. John Berkin flies Curtiss Oriole Spokane to Butte in 3 hours 2 minutes. plane bought by Berkin.
The Gemini forecast cautions high-strung children need self restraint and calm outlooks amid adverse aspects. It notes potential family frankness issues, later concerns about unwise love affairs, and a wartime anxiety shaping national and international affairs. Relatives stay in accord and born children may be clever and energetic.
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