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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

2

Divorce Actions Began in Court

Two divorce complaints were filed in district court yesterday. George E. Sullivan seeks a divorce from May Goldie Sullivan, they wed in Helena on September 1, 1916. Mike Contahbile sues Vera Cantabile, married at Coeur d Alene Idaho on June 7, 1936. In the estate of William E Abbott, Downey set July 6 for hearing sale return by Esther Riley and Margaret D Arcy, admins. sale brought $1 587 10. Downey appointed May belle Hogan Delia Peoples and H Williams appraisers in the estate of Mary Dent. letters issued to Rene Rouleau. Downey fixed administrator bond at $500. Audrey Batani's application for a $100 monthly family allowance from Fred Batani's estate was granted retroactive to November 1, 1939. Hodge discharged as trustee of Enterprise Land and Improvement Co.. administration closed. Partial distribution of Fannie Mae Brinnig estate granted. legatees named. First and final account of Sabina Ambrosetti settled. executrix discharged.

George E. Sullivan May Goldie Sullivan Helena Mike Contahbile Vera Cantabile Coeur d'Alene Idaho William E. Abbott T. E. Downey Esther Riley Margaret D’arcy J. J. Lynch Maybelle Hogan Delia Peoples H. Williams Mary Dent Rene Rouleau Ophir Rouleatam Fred Batani Joseph B. Brinig Jack Brinig Gertrude Hammer Pauline Wien Natalie Wien Mandell Wien Sabina Ambrosetti Dennis Ambrosetti

Virginia City Couple Marry in Butte

Carl D. George and Mary Ellen Smith wed in Butte on Tuesday afternoon Judge J J Lynch officiating. The couple plans a visit to Wallace Idaho before settling in Missoula where George works. Mrs George is the daughter of E M Smith longtime Virginia City residents.

Virginia City Carl D. George Mary Ellen Smith Butte J. J. Lynch Wallace Idaho Missoula George E. M. Smith T. D. McCarthy Jerry P O'Neil San Francisco Leggat Hotel Ellen O'Leary Garrison Avenue South Side Mr. McCarthy

Eastern Star Unit Suspends Meetings for Summer

Three Forks, June 22. The Eastern Star held the last meeting before the summer vacation with initiation. Mr. and Mrs. James Beatson were out of town guests. Mrs. Beatson was the first mother adviser for the Rainbow Girls in Three Forks. A pot luck dinner followed the meeting. Mrs. A C Jones will attend the Glasgow state convention June 23 to 25 with several Rainbow Girls.

Three Forks Eastern Star James Beatson J. A. Price Newell P. A. Woodward Willow Creek Leo Drewicke Hobson A. C. Jones Rainbow Girls Glasgow Carol Gilbert Jenora Fraser Gerry Carlson Herva Fiske Frances Harriett Price Conrad

Bargeddle mother adds triplets to twins

Mrs Samuel Kelly of Bargeddle England, who twice gave birth to twins, has now become the mother of triplets joining her two sets of twins in a remarkable family case.

Samuel Kelly Bargeddle England

President studies possibility Nazis may capture ships

President Roosevelt weighs the risk that Germany could seize British and French fleets, boosting Axis naval power and forcing a larger U S fleet. Memoranda compare relative strength, warning Britain and France falling could leave the United States a secondary Atlantic power. Forrestal named executive assistant to the president at a $10,000 salary.

T. F. Reynolds Hyde Park N. Y U.P Roosevelt Germany United States America Atlantic Italy Britain France Europe Western Hemisphere House Naval Affairs Committee Vinson Pacific Panama Canal Japan Great Britain New York James F. Forrestal Dillon, Read and Company

Mrs Fred Martin Hosts FP F Club Social Evening

Mrs Fred Martin entertained the FP F club Thursday at her West Quartz Street home for an informal card evening with refreshments. Covers were set for D F Gannon Elizabeth Ryan Mary Mitchell and many club members and guests.

Fred Martin Fp.f. Club West Quartz Street D. F. Gannon Elizabeth Ryan Mary Mitchell A. Farmer Etta Bowden Sadie Pressler Louise , Miller Richards Martin John Banfield Friendly Club Walnut Street Ted James James Ben Hoskins Eliza Wade Jennie Berryman Lockett Banfield

Richard Raschke Last Rites Held

Special funeral services for Richard Raschke 75 Beaver Creek rancher who died Wednesday were conducted Saturday in the Franzen chapel with Rev C H Conner officiating. Interment was in Mountain View cemetery. He was born February 6 1865 in Buetow Germany and came to the United States 48 years ago living in Chicago 12 years before settling on Beaver Creek east of Livingston. He is survived by his wife Ida four daughters five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Soviet Denies Troop Moves Along German Lithuanian Frontier

Moscow reports deny concentrations of Soviet troops in Lithuania along the German border. Baltic dispatches say popular uprisings installed leftist governments in Estonia Latvia Lithuania, with calls for social reforms and release of political prisoners. Sweden meanwhile denies new foreign demands as parliament convened in secret session.

Moscow Lithuania Scandinavia East Prussia Berlin Baltic States Tass Red Army

Bazaar Club Plans Meeting at Mrs Weber Home

A Bazaar club gathering of Shortridge Memorial Christian church will run June 25 from 10 to 4 at 812 South Jackson. Co host Mrs Kate Knouff. The church Women’s Council plate party is set for June 27 in church parlors with organizers Mrs George Little Mrs Bevans Lewis and Miss Maxine Weber. Golden West division of the Rocky Mountain Garden club hosted by Mrs T J Benson at 3220 State St featured a dessert luncheon and a rose centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs G A Meyers honor guest and several others. Mrs Meyers reported on the Great Falls garden clubs convention.

Bazaar Club Shortridge Memorial Christian Church Max Weber South Jackson Street Kate Knouff Women's Council George Little Bevans Lewis Maxine Weber Golden West Division The Rocky Mountain Garden Club T. J. Benson State Street G. A. Meyers Sam White Roy Williams Sam White Jr W. F. Deschene Final Brandis Deschene Meyers Great Falls

Richard Arlen Beaten in Golf Club Incident

Film actor Richard Arlen was severely beaten by William Tate of Hollywood who accused him of stealing Tate's wife’s love. Arlen denied the charge as the attack happened at the Wilshire Country Club while he played golf with Bing Crosby.

Richard Arlen William Tate Hollywood Arlen Wilshire Country Club Bing Crosby

Four Italian air raids repelled by Allied fleets at Alexandria

At Alexandria on June 22, four Italian air raids were beaten off by British and French anti aircraft fire. The raids caused two deaths and 23 injuries among civilians as bombs fell near the harbor but did not damage ships. Italian planes also attacked Jibati and Malta areas with no known casualties.

Alexandria Egypt Italy Dodecanese Mediterranean Jibati Somaliland Malta France Syria

Outdoor Meeting By Roger Williams Group At Camp Roosevelt

The Roger Williams group of the First Baptist church held an outdoor meeting Tuesday evening at Camp Roosevelt on Roosevelt Drive. The arrangements committee included Mr. and Mrs. William Hinand. Plans for a July second meeting with the Helena group were made to be at Shamrock camp on the Butte Helena highway. A picnic supper followed with singing and camp fire games. Attending were many couples and single members including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Griswold Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kerlee Mr. and Mrs. Martyn Richards Mr. and Mrs. Lee Albert and others.

Roger Williams First Baptist Church Camp Roosevelt Roosevelt Drive William Hinand Helena Shamrock Camp Butte-Helena Highway Ray Griswold Clarence Kerlee Martyn Richards Lee Albert Wallace Dickerson Anita Burd Beatrice Eckland Dorothy McIntosh Mary Jo Wilson Dora Body Lauretta Hardisty Clara Waddell Gordon Mrs Blewett Walter Eslick Charles Goss John Passmore Tom Miller Stella Chapman Aldora Cruickshank Joan Kerlee al J. Hinand Paul Kerlee

New Auto Fuel Tested in Idaho

In Shelley Idaho on June 22 motorists used Tate a gasoline made from Idaho potatoes. Produced at the state potato alcohol plant in Idaho Falls the fuel blends five to ten percent alcohol and is rated first grade with alcohol replacing the anti knock component. Expansion to other parts of the state was planned soon.

Shelley Ida

Newswriter Graffis Completes 400 Mile Walk to Bordeaux

Paris correspondent Jean Graffis of the Newspaper Enterprise Association and the Acme Picture syndicate reached Bordeaux after a 400 mile trek from Paris in 11 days. He was exhausted but reported continued German air bombings and strafing that hinder daytime travel.

Bordeaux Jean Graffis Paris Newspaper Enterprise Association Acme Picture Syndicate Graffis

North Dakota Family Vacation Opens Morning With Relatives

A morning departure in North Dakota marks the start of a family vacation as relatives gather to begin their trip. The article notes planned visits and shared travel plans among family members.

North Dakota

Montana Primaries Attract Large Candidate Field

The article notes a wide slate in Montana for statewide offices with 73 candidates seeking primary nomination across treasurer auditor superintendent of public instruction railroad and public service commission clerk of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court seats. Eight Republicans attend the national convention in Philadelphia while the Democratic convention opens July 15 in Chicago with 32 Montana delegates allotted one fourth vote each.

Rotary of State Howard A. Johnson Montana Philadelphia Chicago

Mother Bonino Birthday Celebration Noted in Butte

Immigrant family history centers on Mrs. Bonino of Meaderville and her son Peter Bonino. A Mass for Mrs. Bonino at Sacred Heart church followed by a store gathering drew relatives from California and Nevada. Five children attended including Peter and Stella Bonino with extended family sending greetings from Italy.

Race Italy Pete Vistrorio Father Battista S Bonino Benaudi di Rivarolo Meaderville Bonino Stella Butte Rotana Club California Sacred Heart Church Joyce Peter Lucy Biaserton Stella Bonino Butte Lena Peirano Ventura Calif Violet Mortara San Francisco Peirano Giovanna Peirano Benjamin Alma Mortara

Japan imposes ticket system for iron and steel buyers

Tokyo reports that purchasers of iron scrap iron and steel must obtain government tickets before buying. To smooth operation the commerce and industry ministry has created an iron and steel control committee to oversee the system.

Japan Tokyo Commerce and Industry Ministry Iron and Steel Control Committee

Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Ad

Simple home recipe offers relief for rheumatic or neuritis pain. Mix Ru-Ex Compound with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons. results claim to appear within 48 hours and a money-back guarantee covers unsatisfied users. Sold by Owsleys and drug stores.

Owsley’s Adyv

Red Lodge Rodeo Promises Top Stars and July 4 Thrills

Red Lodge hosts a three day rodeo starting July 4 featuring world champion Alice Greenough and Turk Greenough along with Bennie Bender. Since 1929 the event draws top riders ropers and doggers to Montana’s noted attraction. H. C. Olcott invites visitors and urges a drive through Yellowstone Park on return.

Red Lodge Alice Greenough Bennie Bender Turk Greenough Montana Red

Trojans Defend Track Title in Minneapolis Win

Southern California captured its sixth straight national collegiate track and field title in wet conditions in Minneapolis finishing with 44 percent of the points. Stanford placed second with 287-12 for runner up. Gasoline rationing described for New Zealand as a side note.

Trojans Minneapolis Minn U.P Southern California Stanford

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