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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

5

Ministers Urge Peace Program for Butte

Members of the Silver Bow Ministerial Association met at the YMCA to discuss the European war and adopted a resolution urging cautious judgment and a commitment to peace. The call emphasizes America’s destiny as a leader in peace and seeks to reduce war hysteria, urging measured judgments in Washington.

Silver Bow Ministerial Association Emerson W. Harris Butte Free America Europe America Flandersfield Washington

Army Recruits in Spokane for Final Tests

Five men tentatively accepted for Army enlistment by Sgt Nick F Hertges are in Spokane Washington taking final physicals. If they pass they will be enlisted. They include Carl L Mowry and Vincent C Jones both of Butte plus William J Clausen of Bozeman and Bob Harlan of Boise and Arthur McCann of New York. Mowry and Harlan aim for coast artillery at Fort Scott California. Clausen seeks ordnance at Benicia Arsenal California. McCann targets signal battalion at Fort Lewis Washington. Jones wants cavalry at the Presidio of Monterey California.

Nick F. Hertges Butte Spokane Wash Sgt Hertges Carl L. Mowry Vincent C. Jones William J. Clausen Bozeman Bob Harlan Boise Idaho Arthur McCann New York Mowry Harlan Coast Artillery Corps Fort Scott Calif Clausen Ordnance Company Benicia Arsenal McCann Signal Battalion Fort Lewis Jones Cavalry Presidio Monterey

WPA runs eleven construction projects in Silver Bow county last month

WPA reports eleven construction projects operated in Silver Bow county in the last month led by H J Hinrichsen. Five projects within Butte city include sewer line work on housing authority site and grading on Dewey Boulevard Samp son street Kennedy Wynn Hill avenues and Oregon avenue. Other efforts cover golf course and Clark park improvements, park planting, Emmet street playground tennis courts, air port improvements, school grounds work at Sherman school Memorial park and Butte High School, School of Mines upgrades, rail and road projects at Maiden Rock fish hatchery and McQueen addition, and erosion control and Rocker School extension, with crews ranging from 12 to 195 workers.

WPA Silver Bow County H. J. Hinrichsen Butte Housing Authority Dewey Boulevard Sampson Street Kennedy Wynn and Hill Avenues Oregon Avenue Second Street Utah Main Street Clark Park Emmet Street Butte Municipal Sherman Walkerville Memorial Park New Butte High School Memorial Monument School of Mines Park Street Maiden Rock Fish Hatchery McQueen Mercury Street Harvard Yale Avenues Centerville Atherton Maiden Rock Silver Bow Creek Meaderville McQueen Addition

Alaska Penetrates Arctic Route with Pan American Service

Pan American Airways will inaugurate regular four engine flying boat service from Seattle to Juneau Alaska on Monday linking the Arctic coast to South America. The Alaska clipper covers 942 miles carrying 32 passengers with two weekly round trips beyond Canadian waters as a military linked air transport network expands.

Associated Press Seattle Canada United States Alasaka Arctic Circle Buenos Aires United States Army Navy South America Juneau Alaska Pan American Airways Soviet Russia Big Diomede Island Little Diomede Island Nome Russia Mexico Central America Panama Canal Zone Ketchikan Territorial

Flush Kidneys of Acid and Poisons

An old newspaper ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a harmless, inexpensive remedy for kidney and bladder discomfort. It claims relief from frequent urination, burning, restless sleep, and backache, urging buyers to insist on the original Gold Medal box and warning against substitutes.

Haarlem

MacKenzie Action Reset For Tuesday

The case of Joe MacKenzie a former city policeman against Bernard Holland city treasurer for payment of April and May salary warrants was continued by Judge J J Lynch until 10 oclock Tuesday morning The court will hear a motion by Holland s attorneys to quash the petition for an alternative writ of mandate ordering Holland to show cause why the warrants should not be honored Holland acting on instructions of the city council has refused to cash the warrants Mackenzie s appointment by the mayor last January was criticized by aldermen as a political gesture MacKenzie resigned June 1.

Joe MacKenzie Bernard Holland J. J. Lynch Holland MacKenzie

St Patrick's Parish School Closes After Eighth Year

St Patrick's religious vacation school ended June 23 after opening June 3 completing its eighth year. Forty three children attended with seventeen receiving first holy communion. Classes were led by Sisters Vincent and Elizabeth Ann of Leavenworth under Rev. Thomas Conran, followed by a Rialto theater reception hosted by Very Rev. J. M. Venus. Notable first communicants include Arthur O'Leary Catherine O'Leary Betty Ann Bray Robert Kissell James Chelini Lilian Barth Joan Bright Myrna Maloney Betty Lou Guindon Jean Scheene Frank Curran Raymond Worring William Gregg Edward Gregg Edward McGurk Leo Tierney Donald Curran. Additional students listed include Shirley Ann Davis Michael Gordon Jack Sullivan Colleen Tierney Rosemary Bailey Jean Burns Joseph Chelini Lena Conlan Betty Davis Byron Gardner Nancy Gordon Kenneth Harrington Lyman Harrington James Huff Mary Keefe Frank Langevin Richard Langevin Joan Merrick Kay McConnell Jack O'Leary Joann Scheene Bob Sullivan Barry Tierney Keith Tierney Pred Savage Frank Zubick.

St. Patrick's Religious Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Vincent Elizabeth Ann Thomas Conran J. M. Venus Rialto Theater Arthur O Lena Conlan Betty Davis Byron Gardner Nancy Gordon Kenneth Harrington Lyman Harrington James Huff Mary Keefe Frank Langevin Richard Langevin Joan Merrick Kay McConnell Jack O'Leary Joann Scheene Bob Sullivan Barry Tierney Keith Tierney Pred Savage Frank Zubick

Non-College Flying Course Possible Next Fall

Dr George Shue director of the civilian pilot training program says the proposed non college expansion will not affect the summer course at the School of Mines but may be introduced in the Mining City next fall. The current class pauses for medical exams with ground school five days weekly and flight training to begin after exams conclude.

George Shu School of Mines Civil Aeronautics Authority Shue

Baxter Furniture Buyer Heads to Chicago Buying Trip

Mary F Kasun buyer for Baxter s furniture store leaves for Grand Rapids Michigan and Chicago to attend the national home furnishings show at the American Furniture Mart She plans to select popular styles for the Butte firm and return with new inventory plans

Mary F. Kasun Baxter's Grand Rapids Mich Chicago

Memorial Services Held by Neighbors of Woodcraft Circles

Five local circles of the Neighbors of Woodcraft conducted memorial services for members who died in the past year. A team of 16 guards assisted in the unveiling ceremony, with Lois Cole as district captain. The program included opening prayer, vocal selections, sacred solos, piano pieces, and a benediction hosted by Mrs. Womack and others.

Woodcraft Lois Cole Pearl Womack Effie Gray Violet Laity Margaret Williams Littlejohn Mattie Bell Johnson Selina Stevens Miss Kessell Mrs. Kessell Mrs. Womack

O Connor Denies Driving Offense In District Court

Jack O Connor pleaded innocent in district court to a driving while intoxicated charge. Trial date not set. Judge T B Downey presided. O Connor free on 1900 bail set at arraignment. Offense alleged for June 14. arrested by Patrolman A W Boehme. Police state O Connor attempted to strike another patrolman during questioning.

Jack O'Connor T. B. Downey O'Connor A. W. Boehme

W O W Camp to hear Pissot report at meeting

Butte Woodman of the World camp holds bi monthly meeting Wednesday night at 8 in Carpenters hall. Walter Green will preside. H F Pissot, delegate from Yosemite head camp session June 10 to 13, will report. All members urged to attend. A social will follow.

Butte in Brief Sunday services and visits listed

Services at First Presbyterian Church include Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 with Rev. F. BE. Logee speaking on The Holy Catholic Church, and a young people's meeting at 7. H W Burton named grand commander at Montana Knights Templar session in Billings. Special 8 pm Pinish Lutheran services feature Wilho Baarl on the kantele and May Isaacson speaking.

First Presbyterian Church F. BE. Logee Holy Catholic Church Billings H. W. Burton Harold T. Blackler Grand Commandery of Montana Knights Templar Mr. Burton D. C. Warren Glendive Pinnish Lutheran Church East Park Street Wilho Baarl Naselle Wash Finland

Boy Treated for Forehead Lacerations After Dog Bite

A boy was treated at Murray hospital late Friday for forehead lacerations after a dog bite while riding in his father's car. He was not seriously hurt and not admitted.

Murray Hospital

Viola Penney Feted At Mixed Shower In Palestine

Miss Viola Penney bride elect was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Mary Penhall and Mrs. Mona Fitzpatrick at 1701 Oregon Avenue. Gifts were presented in a blue and white tea kettle theme with games, luncheon, and many guests including Mrs. Edgar Babb and Miss Lorraine Babb. Numerous new American automobiles are seen in Palestine.

Viola Penney Mary Penhall Mona Fitzpatrick Oregon Avenue Miss Penney Edgar Babb Lorraine Babb Ada Berryman Lucille Pelleteer Evelyn Cassagranda Elsie Richards Iris Richards Mary Roberts Monetana Foley William Rowe William Bettison Roy Richards Ed Penney C. J. Aho Nelo Heikkila Agnes Collins Viola Shimmin Mae Julian Kay Deton Mary Ellen Schulz Corrine

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Revancez Henri Pierre Society of Chefs Furniture Store Standard- Post Oldsmobile Olds Ldsmobile Lansing General Motors Barclay Motors, Inc South Montana Butte, Mont Silver Bow Association ARMY George W. Strong MacKenzie Action J.J. Kelley Boite St. Patrick’s Baxter Furniture W. O. W. Camp Pissot Dreibeleis West Park Street J. L. Geraghty and Son P. J. IT Denver, Colo P. J. Geraghty West Woolman Street Lee Shelton Butte Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Organization Rose Taveggia San Raphael Rose Brusati Mrs. Dow Simpson Moore Bobby Reisner Dave Reisner Yakima, Wash Palestine Buhach
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