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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1929
Page
5
William Kilvran reports four or five men ransacked several cars parked near the Gagnon hotel early yesterday. He could not describe the suspects and says they fled before any items were taken.
Bobby Donahue of 1621 Dewey Street was treated at St. James hospital for a fracture of the left arm after a fall near his home. The injury was not serious and he returned home after treatment. Emmett Cantlon, 42712 West Lion Street, returned from the Big Hole with a large basket of fish, displayed at 4 North Main Street after a Friday fishing trip.
Mrs Bridget Moore of 2202 Farrell Street was discharged after a two week stay at St James Hospital and returned home yesterday.
Mike Kelly a Milwaukee visitor was found lying in the street at the corner of Arizona and Platinum streets with a broken leg. He told officers on the way to St. James hospital that he fell off the curb.
A large delegation from Butte and nearby cities left yesterday morning for Billings to attend the annual state encampments of patriotic organizations. Representations include Lincoln post No. 2 G A R Lincoln corps No. 6 WR C John F Reynolds Circle and Butte Circle Ladies of the G A R Henry W Lawton Camp No. 1 US W V Joseph Corby auxiliary to the US W V Byron H Cook Post VFW and its auxiliary.
Neighborhood items report Harry C. Lambdin recovering after a shoulder operation at Murray hospital. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kennedy at Camas Hot Springs and Mrs. S. J. Perry with daughter Pearl in town. St John’s Troop 29 enjoyed a mountain picnic with Scoutmaster Ted Appel. A June wedding united Ruth Schaefer and W. Everett Bennett at home with Rev. Edward Smith officiating. The Floral Park Women’s Guild plans an annual picnic at Columbia Gardens with transportation from the church, pot luck lunch, and self‑provided cups and utensils.
The Butte Kiwanis club joins 1 800 Kiwanis groups in the U S and Canada in a coordinated All Kiwanis night at 7 25 p m with 6 30 p m dinner at New Hotel Finlen. Sylvan Pauly of Deer Lodge will speak on The Why of Kiwanis after the 7 15 p m zero hour program featuring Onward in Kiwanis.
Mrs E MacDonald of 1749 Wall street and her niece Miss Nellie Rowand of San Antonio Texas planned a Yellowstone tour after a postponed picnic due to weather. Kenneth R Schaefer and Pearl Baird exchange vows. their ceremony set for April 21 in Anaconda with Rev Smith presiding. Pearl is J C Baird’s daughter of 2718 Edwards street. Reuben Schaefer of Floral Park announces the marriage. groom works at Western Iron Works. Congratulations from friends. Also updates on hospital visits and travels of local residents including Miss Vivian Johns of Yale avenue, Mrs Mary Ritmer, and Mr and Mrs M J Mullen of 1877 Harrison avenue traveling to Billings for a patriotic societies convention. Mrs George Warren has returned from Salt Lake visiting her father J M Slapp.
Local notices from Butte list visitors from Jackson White Sulphur Meagher county Missoula Helena Dillon and Dillon residents, plus oil operator Fred Munger and officers Mundy and Small on Salt Lake City business. Hospital updates, staff additions at St James and a stationery ad round out the brief.
Honduras shipped more than 2.5 million stems of bananas in a recent month, reflecting a strong export push. The report highlights fruit shipments, trade activity, and the country's agricultural export capacity.
Silver Bow post No. 1 American Legion members held a camp conditioning day at the Butte Boy Scouts camp in the lowlands after returning from their Legion picnic. About 150 members with families cleaned the swimming pool, athletic grounds and buildings, then enjoyed a picnic, sports, fishing, and a marshmallow roast around a campfire directed by Leo Weir and assistants.
Mrs. C A Curtis returned home from Deaconess hospital to 8 Gladstone Terrace Walkerville. Miss Doris Binder traveled to Hamilton to visit Mrs. Frank Divel at Ellingwood ranch. Mrs. Churchill hosted a Colonial apartment bridge luncheon with many guests and sweet pea decor. Church circle events include Mountain View church General Aid honoring 25 plus year members at 9 North Excelsior Street. Picnic date changes discussed for Columbia Gardens. Helen McQuarrie returns from Bozeman State College for vacation. Mrs. C A Jensen convalesces at 833 South Main Street after surgery. Norton Worth and family visit from Seattle, with a motor trip to Anaconda.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at 1 p m Tuesday in the church parlors. A luncheon program follows with devotionals led by Mrs. James Bree and a paper Nomad Workers by Mrs. S A Worcester. Miss Evelyn McPherson will direct the music. hostesses include Mrs. D L Griffith Mrs James E Mills Mrs Plumley Mrs Charlies A O'Neil and Mrs D B Ayers.
Stewart Bingham, an employee at Patterson Candy Co on East Silver Street, reported four large copper kettles stolen early yesterday. Officers said the kettles could not be used for whiskey and nothing else was taken.
Sunday June 23 all Churches of Christ, Scientist discuss whether the universe and man were evolved by atomic force. Golden text from Job 36:22,24 precedes a Hebrews 11:3 citation. The lesson-sermon cites science and health passages about God and the creation, noting the spiritual universe co exists with God.
Butte housewives prepare final seven days of preserving strawberries this week. The C. H. Robinson company reported last shipments will arrive Monday and Tuesday. W H McEvilly said Hood River strawberries will be delivered in Butte in half or whole car shipments on each of the two days.
Trains loaded with cherries leave Lewistown Idaho daily and travel east on the Northern Pacific railway reaching Minneapolis and St Paul two days after departure. C E McMillen general agent at Butte said the crop is especially fine this year and in strong demand in eastern markets.
Final arrangements are completed for the June promenade of the Butte Business College dancing club to be held Friday evening at the Columbia Gardens pavilion. The Winter Garden orchestra will provide music. admission is by invitation only and invitations may be obtained from club members or the college office.
Two coats valued at 175 dollars were stolen from a car owned by E T Olson parked on Wyoming Street near Broadway. Police were notified yesterday about the theft.
Tickets available from Butte sources aboard Union Pacific are valid for coach or chair car travel only. Return trip must reach home destination before midnight July 8. Contact local agent for more details.
John J. Downey a 25 year old native of Ireland and Butte resident for 22 years died after a brief illness at the family home. He was a miner and is survived by his mother and stepfather two sisters a brother two aunts and an uncle all of Butte. The body rests at Gateway Mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements. Patrick McVeigh 36 a native of Ireland and former Butte resident died yesterday in Park City Utah. He mined in Butte for years and is survived by two sisters a brother and a mother in Ireland and relatives in Canada and New York. The body will be brought to Butte for burial.
A Farm and Fireside article details Ray Bowden publicity director for the Greater University of Montana and a Gallatin valley fishing trip. Russell Lord, author of the piece, gains enthusiasm for Montana trout fishing during the trip.
Garfield Lovell a signalman first class takes over as officer in charge of the navy recruiting station in Butte replacing Holger Kastrup who has moved to Salt Lake City for division recruiting duties.
Roy Peterson was arrested and booked in the city jail on a speeding charge after a chase of more than seven blocks on Harrison avenue late Saturday night. Officer Emmett Sullivan reported Peterson speeding at 50 mph. Bond of 25 dollars was posted for his police court appearance Monday.
Engineers No 83 call for a referendum at Carpenters Hall on Wednesday June 26. Polls open 9 a m to 9 p m to support a dollar salesment aiding Laundry Workers on strike and those affected. Signed Pat Deloughery president.
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