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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1940

Page

7

Plans Made for First-Aid Meet at Columbia Gardens

Anaconda Copper Mining company completed plans for its annual first-aid contest at Columbia Gardens on June 30 under the Bureau of Mines supervision. Twenty eight teams with 179 men compete, five workers and one patient per team, with thirty two judges. Cash prizes totaling 1400 will be awarded from first 300 to 12 for 24th to 28th. The event attracts thousands of miners and families with music by the Butte mines band and a grand ball in the Gardens pavilion afterwards.

Anaconda Copper Mining Company Columbia Gardens United States Bureau of Mines Butte Hill Anaconda Company Butte Mines John L. Boardman Bureau of Safety E. S. McGlone Great Falls Anaconda

Tax attorney began society to preserve barber shop quartet

Tulsa, Okla, June 22. O. C. Cash started two years ago with a few baritone notes and nothing to blend them with. Now he is responsible for more male quartets than he can track, driving the idea of founding a society for the preservation and encouragement of barber shop quartets.

Tulsa Okla O. C. Cash Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quar

Great Falls Woman Praises Chinese Herbs

Mrs L M Graham of Great Falls Montana recounts relief from gallstones after trying Wong Sun's Chinese Herbs. She credits the treatment with improving her pain energy and ability to work and urges others to try the herbs. The Wong Sun Company distributes the herbs in Helena Billings Great Falls and Missoula Montana.

Great Falls LL. M. Graham Mont Wong Sun Wong Guan L. M. Graham 8Th Avenue Montana Wong Sun Company Lyndale Avenue Helena Billings Great Pails Missoula

Singing Society Plans National Meet at World’s Fair

Cash leads the society with a fun fellowship goal and a national reach. About 200 chapters nationwide and one quarter of members coming from Honolulu are expected to attend the July 22 26 national championship at the New York World’s Fair. A Tulsa based founder and attorney portrays singing as a path to contentment and goodwill among diverse professionals.

America Cash Rupert Hall Tulsa Honolulu United States Supreme Court Eddie Cantor Wichita Kan

Boulder Couple Given Marriage License

A marriage license was issued in Boulder on Saturday by Clerk of the Court W A McCullough to Helena LaRue and Glen Kyler, both residents of Boulder.

Boulder Cleark W- A. McCullough Helena LaRue Glen Kyler

One Butte Youth Receives Army Air Corps Wings

Flying Cadet Paul E. Gheiner of Butte earned his wings at Kelly Field Texas and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Corps reserve. Montana trainees Thomas J. Davis Jr James D. Kemp Samuel A. Mitchell also finished Randolph and will proceed to Kelly Field for final training.

Randolph Field Montana Texas Kelly Field Army Air Corps Reserve Thomas J. Davis Jr T. J. Davis Floral Boulevard Samuel A. Mitchell Helena J. D. Kemp Ronan Paul E. Greiner Charles Greiner Utah Avenue Air Corps Reserve Paul E. Gheiner Butte United States Army Air Corps Air Service Glendale Calif Air Army

Islands in Americas central to European defense program

Washington dispatch notes strategic Atlantic outposts from Greenland to Bermuda shaping US security under the Monroe Doctrine. Canada, Iceland, Greenland and Bermuda are highlighted for their military and economic value, with Britain and Denmark ties and American lending influence.

Americas William Pinkerton Washington Europe New World Atlantic Greenland Roaring Forties Western Hemisphere United States Columbus Erik the Red America Canada Great Britain Nova Scotia Newfoundland British Labrador Miquelon Denmark Germany Iceland Icelami Charleston 8. C Bermuda Bimini Miami Bahamas Florida Cuba Nassau

Celebration for Fourth Planned at Whitefish Lake

Whitefish schedules a three day Fourth of July celebration July 4 5 and 6 with a golf tournament boat excursions boxing card street dancing tennis and a special children's program as planned by Harland FE Wells on the city celebration committee.

Whitefish Harland FE. Wells Whitefish Lake

Virginia City Coach Welcomes First Child

Ray B. Osburn athletic coach of Virginia City high school and Mrs Osburn are parents of a six and one half pound girl born Thursday June 13 at St James hospital in Butte The baby is the couple’s first child.

Virginia City Ray B. Osburn Virginia City High School

Montana Highway Division Prepares Major Bonding Program

The Montana highway department outlines a record construction push with 68 miles of grading 119 miles of graveling and 232 miles of oiling costing 5 781 893 under a federal aid plan. 96 bridges will be built at 831 905 with over 2 000 jobs created.

Helena Montana Highway Department Don A. McKinnon U. S

Flower Garden Wedding in Bozeman

In a flower garden ceremony at her ranch home Betty Mae Westlake married Lyle H. Davis. Rev. Glen W. Mell officiated before about 70 guests. Attendants were Eloise Westlake and Dale Davis. The couple will reside in Simms where Davis will teach at the high school.

Bozeman Betty Mae Westlake Lowell D. Westlake Lyle H. Davis H. G. Davis Bridger Canyon Glen W. Mell Eloise Westlake Dale Davis Montana State College Montana Deaconess School of Nursing Great Falls Montana States College Simms Davis Smith-Hughes

Picnic Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Neely West of Bozeman

Mr and Mrs J C Neely entertained friends at a picnic supper at their home west of Bozeman. Special guests included Marjorie Milley a Great Falls nurse Ruth Pessley a Cascade county nurse and Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson of Froid.

J. C. Neely Bozeman Marjorie Milley Great Falls Ruth Pessley Cascade County Carl Swanson Froid

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Adams and Friends

Mrs Gus Adams newlywed was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Bert Allen Mrs Bill Barker and Mrs Henry Moore at the Moore home. Mrs Adams formerly Miss Gladys Ewan Ogle.

Gus Adams Bert. Allen Bill Barker Henry Moore Moore Adams Gladys Ewan Ogle

Handkerchief Shower Honors Aurelia OBrien in Local Party

Aurelia OBrien was guest of honor at a handkerchief shower hosted by Muriel Ryan before departing for Oresco Iowa. Twelve young women attended the event marking the upcoming departure.

Aurelia O'Brien Oresco Iowa Muriel Ryan

Wilson Bear Creek Women’s Club Picnic at Swan Creek

Wilson Bear Creek Women’s Club and families held their annual picnic at Swan Creek. Ninety five persons attended the event with a fried chicken dinner followed by games and hiking in the afternoon.

Wilson Bear Creek Women’s Club Swan Creek

Miss Georgia Overstreet Weds Robert Boyer in Harrison

Miss Georgia Overstreet daughter of Mr and Mrs James of Harrison and formerly Bozeman became the bride of Robert Boyer of Harrison in a ceremony at the minister Rev Walter B Spaulding home. Attendants were June Overstreet and Carl Miller. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s grandparents home Mr and Mrs Charlies W Overstreet.

Georgia Overstreet

Dr. F E Maurer weds Miss Jane Seil in Great Falls

Dr. FE L Maurer of Bozeman married Miss Jane Seil of Great Falls in a ceremony at the First Congregational church. Rev. F C McCall of Roundup officiated. About 200 friends attended. Mrs. Harold Hanneman of Browning was matron of honor and Patrick Maurer of Bozeman was best man. Dr. Maurer runs a Bozeman veterinary hospital.

FE. L. Maurer Bozeman Jane Seil Great Falls First Congregational Church F. C. McCall Roundup Harold Hanneman Browning Patrick Maurer Maurer

Mrs William Newton Honored During Bozeman Visit

Mrs William Newton of Los Angeles former Bozeman resident was guest of honor at social functions here. Hostesses included Mrs W H McCully and friends at the Klemme ranch south of Bozeman.

William Newton Los Angeles Bozeman W. H. McCully Klemme Ranch

Bride-to-Be Feted Shower at J O Tretsven Home

Miss Bernice Howell, a bride-to-be, was honored at a morning shower hosted at the home of J. O. Tretsven. Attendees gathered to celebrate her upcoming marriage with gifts and well wishes.

Bernice Howell J. O. Tretsven

Evening bridge party crowns local players at banquet

Lois Tretsven and Betty Swan were co hosts for the event where bridge served as the main diversion. Alene Hylton and Edith Swanson captured the score awards.

Lois Tretsven Betty Swanson Alene Hylton Edith Swanson

Mrs Pasha Hosts Merry Moments Club at Farm Home

Mrs. John Pasha was hostess to the Merry Moments club at her farm home. Following a 1 30 o'clock dessert luncheon, the afternoon was spent socially.

John Pasha

Marriage of Helen Lindsay and Neal A. Walker in Rawlins Wy

Announcement from Rawlins Wy records the marriage of Helen Lindsay daughter of Walter Lindsay Bozeman to Neal A Walker son of Roy and Mrs Walker Laramie. Attendants were Mrs Paul Holden and Ed Holden, former Bozeman residents.

Rawlins Wyo Helen Lindsay Walter Lindsay Bozeman Neal A. Walker Roy Walker Laramie Paul Holden Ed Holden

Golden Jubilee Celebrants Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mrs. William Nuber of Bozeman and Mrs. Henry Sorenson of Logan hosted a 50th wedding anniversary party for their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruhsamer, in Livingston.

William Nuber Bozeman Henry Sorenson Logan Ruhsamer Livingston

Bride-Elect Honored at Westlake Shower Event

Mrs Eugene Smith and five other hostesses organized a miscellaneous shower for Miss Betty Mae Westlake, a bride to be. About thirty guests attended the social event at a local residence.

Veteran Honored for 75 Years of Odd Fellows Service

The I O O F lodge in Bozeman honored Joan Edwards, one of Montana’s two living G A R veterans, for 75 years in Odd Fellows and 50 years in Rebekahs. He is noted as the oldest I O O F member worldwide, having joined in 1865 at Booneville Missouri and transferring to Bozeman 50 years ago. A ceremony featured a photograph of Mr. Ed-

I. O. O. F. Lodge Joan Edwards Bozeman Montana Odd Fellows Rebekahs Mr. Edwards Order Booneville Bozeman Lodge

Wards Held in I O O F Hall

A brief notice states that wards were hung in the I O O F hall, detailing location and context in concise terms. The item preserves the venue and event without graphic description.

I. O. O. F. Hall

Birthday Party Honors Miss Clara Cloninger

Mrs. Paul Coffman hosted a birthday gathering at her home for Miss Clara Cloninger who received several gifts during the event.

Clara Cloninger Paul Coffman Miss Cloninger

Mrs. Lester Cottrell Hosts Kith and Kin Session

Mrs. Lester Cottrell served as hostess for the Kith and Kin club with fifteen members and guests in attendance at the session.

Lester Cottrell Kith and Kin Club

Hay Harvest in Jefferson Starts

Local ranches in the Boulder vicinity begin cutting alfalfa with a hopeful countywide bumper crop outlook. Recent rains boost crops and range. mountain districts report plentiful water and excellent ranges. Forest reserve grazing permits have cattle on feed there.

Boulder

Mrs. Fred Robinson Hosts Methodist Ladies Aid

Mrs. Fred Robinson entertained the Methodist Ladies' Aid with a Thursday afternoon gathering in Stevensville. The program, led by Mrs. Victor Lamoreux, followed the devotional service and business meeting and featured readings by Mrs. Mattie Dawson, Mrs. B. L. Lamoreux, and Miss Clara.

Stevensville Fred Robinson Methodist Ladies’ Aid Victor Lamoreux Mattie Dawson L. Lamoreux Clara

Social event highlights piano solos and poetry reading

Baggs and Mrs. Louis May presented piano solos by Mrs. Earl Whitesitt and a poem by Mrs. Lamoreux. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. J. H. Millikan Mrs. S. L. Lamoreux Mrs. Mattie Dawson Mrs. Alice Newton and many others.

M. C. Perry Victor Laemoreaux Earl Whitesitt Leonard Robinson Thumen Clara Baggs

Roders Birth Is Reported In Sheridan

Virginia City June 22 A son Mitchell Lee was born to Mr and Mrs Cliff Rodgers of Sheridan at Fields hospital June 17 with Dr R B Farnsworth in attendance Mrs Rodgers is the former Miss Thelma Garrison of this city.

Virginia City Mitchell Lee Cliff Roders Sheridan the Fields Hospital R. B. Farnsworth Rodgers Thelma Garrison This City

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