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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

5

Walkerville Eyes Federal Support for Sewer Project

WPA engineers prepare a Walkerville sanitary sewer plan costing about 123 298 dollars. If approved the federal share would be 92 452 dollars and Walkerville would fund 30 846 dollars, with 25 dollar per homeowner needed to raise sponsor's share. Senator Wheeler and other Montanans pledge aid as health and property values improve.

Walkerville WPA Washington, D. C James Shea Progressive Club Montana Burton K. Wheeler Congress Shea

LODGES TO HOLD PICNIC ON JULY 7 AT NINE MILE

Western Sisters lodge No. 190 and St. Martin's society No. 105 will hold a joint picnic July 7 at the Nine Mile. A sports program and speaking are planned. Candidates for office will be introduced. Food and refreshments will be sold. a large public attendance is expected.

Western Sisters Lodge St. Martin’s Society Nine Mile

Doctors Return From Convention In Bozeman

A large group of Butte physicians and surgeons attended the Montana Medical Association convention in Bozeman from Tuesday to Thursday and returned to the city yesterday. Attendees from Mining City include J. C. Shields H. H. James A. R. Sievers J. R. E. Sievers P. E. Kane C. R. Canty P. T. Spurck Alfred Karsted S. V. Wilking H. L. Casebeer R. C. Monahan V. O. Angherini E. S. McMahon Lee Smith D. A. Atkins H. W. Gregg R. F. Peterson and J. K. Colman. Iraq recently purchased five American land planes.

Butte Montana Medical Association Bozeman J. C. Shields H. H. James A. R. Sievers J. R. E. Sievers P. E. Kane C. R. Canty P. T. Spurck Alfred Karsted S. V. Wilking H. L. Casebeer R. C. Monahan V. O. Angherini E. 8. McMahon Lee Smith D. A. Atkins H. W. Gregg R. F. Peterson J. K. Colman

Imposing Tower Rises for Butte Immaculate Conception Church

A 140 foot tower dominates the new Immaculate Conception church on Caledonia and Western in Butte. The $200000 building will seat over 1700 and may host services this fall after completing remaining work next month. Built under Monsignor J C Willging with Cahill Moonney as general contractor and J G Link as architect, excavation began in 1938.

Immaculate Conception Butte West Side J. C. Willging Montana Helena Ca Caledonia Street Western Avenue Big Butte Cahill-Moonney Construction Company J. G. Link Billings Willging

Divorce Decrees Granted by Judge Downey in District Court

Two divorce decrees were granted by Judge T. E. Downey in district court. Mary Laslovich was granted divorce from Steve Laslovich with custody of a minor, $15 monthly support, and her former name May Banko. Lolita Kershner received divorce and custody of a minor child from Charles Kershner. Ethel Barelli seeks separate maintenance and $125 monthly from Joseph Barelli.

T. E. Downey Mary Laslovich Steve Laslovich May Banko Lolita Kershner Charles Kershner Ethel Barelli Joseph Barelli Missoula Robert Murphy Mabel Murphy Sophie Stayer Honeychurch Frances Stayer Spolar

Gluck Auf magazine issued at Montana School of Mines

The June issue of Gluck Auf student magazine at the Montana School of Mines is ready for distribution. It can be obtained by calling at the registrar's office.

Gluck Auf Montana School of Mines

Butte Hams Gather for American Radio Relay Field Day

The American Radio Relay League annual field day runs today and Sunday. Butte amateurs will set up about nine miles south of the city, operate in shifts with ten sets, and try to contact as many stations as possible to prove amateur operators' value in emergencies.

Americanican Radio Relay League Butte “Hams Butte

St John Society to Honor Patron Saint Sunday Morning

Members of St John the Baptist society No 14 K 8 K J will honor their patron saint Sunday morning. They meet at Holy Savior school hall at 10 oclock and attend mass at 10 20 oclock. Refreshments served in the school hall after mass.

St. John the Baptist Society No K. J Holy Savior

Canadian Fascist Leader Interned For War Duration

Adrien Arcand Canadian Fascist leader and 10 party members ordered interned for the war. Justice Minister Ernest LaPointe announced the move in Ottawa Ontario on June 21.

Ottawa Ont Adrien Arcand National Unity Party Ernest LaPointe

Forest fires scorch 60 acres north of Whitehall area

Lightning started two fires in Deer Lodge National Forest north of Whitehall, burning over 62 percent of affected acres. Pony canyon fire covered 60 acres and was contained by CCC workers led by Ranger R. E. Dickinson. Big Foot park blaze burned about 25 percent timber. Three fires have been extinguished in the Whitehall area this year.

Whitehall Deer Lodge National Forest Pony Canyon CCC Whitehall Camp R. E. Dickinson Big Foot Park

Armed Estonian Workers Seize Government in Estonia

Russian aided workers disarm police, occupy police stations and seize government palace in Tallinn. New cabinet led by Dr. Vares includes Franz Kruus and Nigel Endreesen, all Socialists. Uluots replaced as premier amid Soviet backed upheaval. war and interior ministries reshuffled.

Latvia Russia Dr. Vares Estonia Franz Kruus Nigel Endreesen Vares Juri Uluots Nicolai Reek Rotberg Maxim Unt Andreesen Konstantin Paets Uluots Legation Liberty Square United States

Community Sunshine camp to open July 7 in Butte

L H Graham president of the Butte Lions club announced the Community Sunshine camp for underprivileged Butte children will open July 7. About 40 children will be cared for free with a nurse, assistant nurse, cook, cook's helper and driver on site. The camp in Pines canyon near Nine Mile features electric lights running water and telephone service and keeps children away from traffic.

L. H. Graham Butte Lions Club Butte The Lions Club Pines Canyon Beau Chalet Nine Mile Graham W. C. Sweet D. B. Gibson

South Side Groups Gather For Meetings And Receptions

Miss Helen Olseen visits from Linfield College to spend vacation with her parents at 3115 Sheridan avenue. Social clubs meet at homes on Amherst avenue and South Main street with muted entertainments, luncheons, and gatherings including the Sociable Fight club, Neighbors of Woodcraft drill team, Grace Methodist church group, and the Faithful Workers club planning picnics and events.

Helen Olseen A. E. O'seen Sheridan Avenue McMinnville Ore Linfield College Fight Club Florence Mosby Amherst Avenue Minnie Bouley Ann Thomas Minnie Bauman Ida Stamsos Mary J. Dean Alice Collins Josie Sinsel Woodcraft Mary Keane South Main Street

General Butler Dies and Marines Career Retold

The obituary summarizes the life of General Butler born to congressman Thomas S. Butler. It covers his Marines service from Guantanamo to Vera Cruz, Haiti, Nicaragua and San Domingo, his two Medals of Honor, World War I duties, command roles at Quantico and San Diego, a controversial court martial near Mussolini remarks, retirement in 1931, antiwar speeches, and late life views. It also notes naming trends for British boys like Winston Leslie and Anthony.

Thomas S. Butler Guantanamo Tientsin Camp Elliott Panama Nicaragua Congress Vera Cruz Haiti Fort Reverre Butler San Domingo Brest Wilson Quantico W. Freeland Kendrick Philadelphia Coolidge Kendrick San Diego Benito Mussolini Italy Charles Francis Adama Secretary of the Navy Henry L. Stimson Adams Marine Corps

Butte Temperature Readings for 24 Hour Period

The report shows maximum and minimum temperatures and precipitation for 12 hours to 5:30 p.m. yesterday and the minimum temperature for 12 hours to 5:30 a.m. yesterday.

Family party travels to San Francisco ordination

Mrs Pred Wagner and relatives visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Dussault at 106 Maryland avenue. They travel to San Francisco for the ordination of their nephew Rev Arthur Dussault 8 J on June 27 at St Mary cathedral. Rev Father Dussault will be ordained by Archbishop John D Mitty.

Ed Hemel Flora Blanche Hemel Ralph Scheffer Missoula Arthur Dussault Maryland Avenue San Francisco St. Mary Father Dussault John D. Mitty

Senate Passes Bill Expediting Naval Expansion

The bill advances to the House after Senate changes. It allows the Navy to negotiate contracts without competitive bids and offers a 30 percent down payment for essential construction machinery. It lowers permissible profits on naval work to 7.53 percent for ships or planes, drawing opposition from shipbuilders and aircraft manufacturers.

Navy Chief of Operations Army Chief of Staff Administration Walsh House Senate

Open-air storage expanded in Dairien for 340000 tons

Due to reduced rainfall, Dairien Manchuria has set up outdoor sheds to store 340000 tons of products. The plan leverages favorable weather to ease storage capacity and smooth supply cycles.

Dairien Manchuria

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