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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1941

Page

8

UJ. S. Produces 40-50 Per Cent of World's Minerals

Dr. F. A. Thomson of the Montana School of Mines tells the Butte Kiwanis that the United States yields 40 to 50 percent of global minerals. He notes heavy imports for chromium tin nickel manganese and more and explains Montana's limited local supplies. He discusses shortages due to production limits and shipping disruptions.

UJ. S Kiwanis United States Reely Bee F. A. Thomson Montana School of Mines Butte Kiwanis Club Finlen Thomson Montana Army and Navy Munitions Board Butte Sudbury Ontario Malay States Dutch East Indies Straits Settlements Texas Bitterroot Basin Idaho California Oregon Nevada Jardine Mine Park County Potosi Madison County Thompson Falls Beaverhead County Dillon Ier Coor N One Philipsburg Emma

Banquet Honors Butte Marine Group with Flag Gift

Members of the Butte Marine Corps league gathered at the Cliff House on Roosevelt drive for a Wednesday banquet. Lieut. Col. Ralph Davis of the Marine corps presented a hand-embroidered flag by Mrs. Keith Holmes and gave the main address. Capt. Con D. Silard of Salt Lake City attended the event as a league guest. Zo Elliott, composer of The Long Long Trail, also attended, with Ross MacGinnis as toastmaster and several Marine sergeants among the guests.

Butte Marine Corps League Cliff House Roosevelt Drive High Point Keith Holmes Ralph Davis United States Marine Corps Con D. Silard Salt Lake City Silard Zo Elliott Elliott Ross MacGinnis League Wayne E. Conyers Erle E. Parks James D. Ellen Robert S. Bunton Marine Corps

New State University selects president July 14

Helena June 18 The state board of education will consider selecting a successor to Dr George Finlay Simmons former president of Montana State University at Missoula at its July 14 meeting Dorothy Green acting executive secretary of the Greater University system said Wednesday Victor Weber of Deer Lodge a board member will tour midwest points to interview applicants for the post Dean C W Leaphart current acting president Also to be considered is naming a regular secretary for the State University system Miss Green has served as secretary since Dr H H Swains death.

Helena George Finlay Simmons Montana State University Missoula State Board of Education Dorothy Green Greater University System State Board of Examiners Victor Weber Deer Lodge Midwest C. W. Leaphart The University Law School State University System Miss Green H. H. Swain

Nazis Claim Egypt Victory in World War II News

The British report heavy casualties and the capture of German prisoners as Axis tanks and guns are destroyed east of the Halfaya pass. Rome confirms hundreds of American M-2 light tanks used by the British, amid ongoing African combat.

Reuters Cairo Halfaya Hell Fire Rome Washington Africa

Wendell Johnson Nominated for Post Commander

Wendell Johnson heads a slate for post commander with Ed Keeley Arthur Bacon Howard Rich William Joll Eli Boucher and Archie Hatherell also nominated for officer and board seats Four will be elected at the July vote Hugo Kenck retires as commander and led the session noting plans to send the post drum and bugle corps to the Red Lodge state convention in July. The post rodeo set for July 16 19 was discussed and a junior auxiliary band provided entertainment led by director George Brandon with a long list of band members.

Ed Keeley Arthur Bacon Howard Rich William Joll Eli Boucher Archie Hatherell Hugo Kenck Joe Burns Paul Rooney Joe Knuckey Walter Myers Sid Bray Pat Dowling Leo Morrissey Red Lodge Bob Burns Bob Boucher Edward Olsen Dessie Roslosnick Loo Jeanne Granley C. Owen Smithers, Jr Marion Lehn Elizabeth Nelson Vera Nelson Gladys Nelson Betty Davis Dale Roslosnick Gene Brandon Jack Rudemar Donald Oh Jack Wainwright Tom Wainwright Robert Wainwright Tommy Foy Warren Garwood Dorothy Keehler Loraine Buettner

Britain imposes Petsamo blockade on Finland port

London reports Britain has blocked Petsamo, Finland's Arctic port, due to large German troop arrivals. The blockade is enforced by the ministry of economic warfare since Germans are said to be settling there rather than just passing through. Sea traffic was previously allowed with the caveat that nothing would reach Germany.

London Britain Petsamo Finland Ministry of Economic Warfare

Deer Lodge News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings

Frances Hale reports from Deer Lodge on community items of note including local meetings and upcoming events impacting residents and civic life.

Delegates Return From Rainbow Assembly in Bozeman

Delegates to the Grand Assembly of Rainbow have returned from Bozeman after three days. Miss Mary Lou Ross presided as grand faith and Miss Betty Jeane Stambaugh was chosen grand representative to Arizona for the year. Attendees included Misses Evans Ross Stambaugh Brautigam and Craig. chaperones were Mrs. W H Graeter Mrs. R W Ross and Mrs. Guy Stambaugh.

Columbus Knights to Complete Plans for Picnic

The Knights of Columbus will meet to finish details for the annual picnic on Sunday June 22 at Gough's corner. Knights from Missoula Helena Butte Anaconda and nearby cities will attend with families and friends. A program of games and entertainment is being arranged and the community is invited. Women of the parish prepare baked ham and chicken dinner and light lunches.

Deer Lodge Knights of Columbus Gough’s Corner Knights Missoula Helena Butte Anaconda

Yarn Available for Sweaters in Red Cross Rooms

Lock yarn for the bundles for Britain has not arrived yet but a large supply of sweater and shawl yarn is available at the Red Cross rooms. The rooms are open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1 30 to 4 with Mrs C E Brown in charge and a corps of instructors assisting. DEER LODGE BRIEFS Theodore Bergstrom Missoula attended to business matters today the former warden of the state penitentiary. Floral chapter No 46 Order of Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening for final session before a summer vacation. Mr and Mrs Garnet Lintz of Seattle arrived today to visit with Mr Lintz parents Mr and Mrs W M Lintz and family.

Deer Lodge Britain Red Cross C. E. Brown Theodore Bergstrom Missoula State Penitentiary Order of Eastern Star Garnet Lintz Seattle

Spain tests new bridge as major public work

Madrid notes a novel highway bridge over the Ebro river with three spans and box girders, praised as a standout public work. The 543 foot structure features arched superstructures and is cited as cost effective and serviceable. In Australia, John Shelton marks his 95th birthday claiming seven children and a large multi generation lineage.

Spain Madrid Ebro John Shelton Dungog Australia

Social week events featured by Meadowville garden group leaders

South Side News reports Mrs. Bernard E. Cooley and Mrs. Mabel Hill inspired a ravioli dinner for Silver Bow Park division of the Rocky Mountain Garden club at the Rocky Mountain cafe in Meaderville. Guests include numerous local women and all attendance noted. The article also notes church and council meetings at Lowell Avenue Methodist Church and St Joseph branch of the National Council of Catholic Women with details of times and invitations.

Bernard E. Cooley Mabel Hill Silver Bow Park Rocky Mountain Garden Club Alex Cuthill William Bartlett A. C. Stevens St. Joseph National Council of Catholic Women Celia McDonough E. M. Welter Earl Wagner Faithful Workers Club of Grace Silver Bow Church Silver Bow Park Church P. J. Medvit Wagner H. B. Ricketts Frank Baker Medvit Mary Catherine William Hicks Myrtle Charles Lobb Harold Sykes Welter Mary Leach Charles Prowse E. C. Daily Ada Smith Grace Pease Ricketts Janie Cummins Paul Medvit St. John the Evangelist Church W. J. Corbitt Harry G. Hitchcock St. John Branch St. John the Evangelist Cyril Kohn John Myhre R. S. McLaughlin M. J. Mullen Oscar Johnson John Dever Frank Achten George Powers E. A. Reber William Stern Richard Howe Joseph P. Wilk

Butte Briefs Highlight Local Social and Church Activities

Circle No. 2 of Mountain View church hosts an outdoor picnic at Columbia Gardens with bus departure at 12 30 if weather allows. Various local figures attend church and club meetings, including St John Catholic Women planning summer social, Faithful Workers club gathering, and garden club outings. Also notes marriages licenses and hospital entries, plus local civic speakers and upcoming events at Four Square Gospel and Rotary clubs.

Women’s Picnic Circle No. 2 Women’s Society of Mountain View Columbia Gardens Park and Main Streets Gardens

Army Officer Dies in Auto Crash Near Camp Haan

Lieut Warren W Shake 24 of New Ulm Minnesota died in a car collision on World highway near the Bernardino mountains. Capt Theodore Bunker 50 drove the overturning vehicle and three other Camp Haan anti aircraft base officers were injured Ralph A Heine 33 and Harry M Taylor 30 suffered minor hurts.

San Bernardino Calif Warren W. Shake New Ulm Minn Camp Haan R. E. Williams Theodore Bunker Bernardino Mountains Ralph A. Heine Harry M. Taylor

Dorothy Hierholzer Receives Airmail Gift From Hawaii

Dorothy Hierholzer, a Monroe school eighth grader at 1119 East Second, received a gift from her father connected with military aviation in the Hawaiian Islands. The locket mailed June 16 from Honolulu arrived near noon Butte time, with a congratulatory card. postage totaled $1.40 and 20 cents for the card. She adds stamps to her philatelist collection.

Butte Honolulu T. H Dorothy Hierholzer East Second Street Dorothy Monroe School Hawaiian Islands

Largest telescope completed at Radcliffe Pretoria

Weighing 35 tons the massive telescope at Radcliffe Observatory in Pretoria South Africa is finished with a final component from England a huge glass mirror. The instrument reaches light wave accuracy of 20 millionths of an inch and can be moved by a single human finger. Polish experts assist goat skin tanning in Australia.

Equator Radcliffe Observatory Pretoria South Africa England

Louis Knocks Out Conn in 13th Round Thriller

Joe Louis and Billy Conn traded blows through twelve rounds before Louis landed a sharp left and right to send Conn to the canvas in the 13th. The crowd roared as Louis, heavier and steadier, finished the champion with a series of haymakers. Both men expressed interest in a rematch after Conn showed heart and grit in a spirited title defense.

Louis Gambled and Won Champion Defends Heavyweight Title

Joe Louis defeated Billy Conn in the 18th round to defend his heavyweight crown in a prolonged 13 inning fight. Louis praised Conn’s calm defense and noted Conn’s gallant stand while vowing he had to gamble to secure the knockout. Louis described Conn as a hard opponent who kept his head under pressure.

Billy Boy Billy Joe Louis Times Square Conn Haymaker Bill Mike Jacobs Gladys Orlo Robertson New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Pittsburgh

Dying Mother Proud of Billy Conn

In Pittsburgh on June 18 the dying mother of boxer Billy Conn heard news of his defeat by Joe Louis. Mary Jane Conn, 20, slept nearby as the family learns of the loss while Peggy Ann, 11, vows he will win next time.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Joe Louis Rose Shook Billy Peggy Ann

Expert Witness Testimony Opens Montana Power Case

Helena June 18 First of three expert witnesses for Montana Power Co took the stand in its suit against the Broadwater-Missouri Water Users association and the state water conservation board. William P. Creager of Buffalo outlined a 40 year engineering career and rated the river developments in very good condition for their age. Chief engineer H. H. Cochran testified on leakage between dams and noted a small 130 second feet of flow as a drop compared to the river. Power company lawyers hope to finish their case by adjournment tomorrow.

Helena Montana Power Company Broadwater - Missouri Water Users’ Association State Water Conservation Board Missouri River William P. Creager Buffalo N. Y Creager Canyon Ferry H. H. Cochrane Cross Titus Maroney Missouri Cochran E. B. Donohue The Water Board Toston Cochrane Power Company

Army air corps pilots taught conversational Spanish in Texas

In the interest of national defense and good relations pilots in Texas air schools are being taught conversational Spanish. Officials said El Paso San Angelo or San Antonio units should train pilots to talk Spanish if lost over the border.

Austin Texas Army Air Corps State Board of Vocational Education el Paso San Angelo San Antonio

New Zealand Plans Surplus Apple Crop to Schools

New Zealand considers distributing its surplus apple harvest to school children, aiming to channel excess fruit to student meals and reduce waste across districts. The proposal involves government support and potential partnerships with local school systems.

New Zealand

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