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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1944

Page

5

Lutheran Women Meet at Emanuel Church Parlor

Willing Workers of Emanuel Lutheran Church gathered Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs John Olson and Mrs George J Kern hosting. Mrs Kern vice president led the business session which announced a donation from Mrs Cecelia McElvenny.

John Olson George J. Kern Emanuel Lutheran Church Kern Cecelia McElvenny O. H. Olson Joseph Decco Huldah Wahlberg L. E. Jones Mary Lind Ida C. Hill Hans Erlandson Val C. Dietz Gus Erickson Louise Shulin Victor Nylund Axel Benson Helmer Seagren Carl Winberg Odman Johnson F. E. Carlson C. E. Edquest Gus Dahlberg Hjalmer Bergendahl Goda Anderson Joseph Carl Johnson Johanna Swanson Jacob Thorkelson Herbert Nelson J. B. Nelson

Navy Mothers host dinner honoring two Whitefish guests

The Navy Mothers club held a no host dinner at the Savoy in Meaderville to honor Mrs. Maybelle Arndt and Mrs. Laura Abendschein of Whitefish. Arndt organized the local unit five years ago. both guests received gifts. The program featured toasts, talks, poems by Anna Sheehy and a closing group singing of God Bless America.

Navy Mothers Club Savoy Meaderville Maybelle Arndt Laura Abendschein Whitefish Arndt Anna Sheehy Abendschein Lillian Puykonen Tina Richards Isabelle Richards Cora Ball Sheehy Julia Burns Marie Borzick Roberta Lappin Beatrice Silach Agnes Jovick Margaret Sullivan Margaret Callahan Florence O’brien Betty Young Burris Young Mary Young

End Furlough Couple Leave for Camp Beale Calif

End furlough from two weeks ends as Mr and Mrs Jack Hambly depart Wednesday for Camp Beale California to rejoin duty. Mrs Hambly formerly Donna Chamberlain of this city accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs J C Hambly and Mr and Mrs Lee Chamberlain.

Mrs Goggin Reaches Tacoma After Butte Visit

Mrs. R A Goggin returned to Tacoma after visiting her brother in law and sister at 636 West Broadway Butte. She came to attend the marriage of her niece Miss Helen Mary Lomas to William P Brew on Thursday June 15.

R. A. Goggin Tacoma Clifford A. Raymond West Broadway Goggin Butte Helen Mary Lomas William P. Brew

Visit of Mrs Ballantyne to Butte for six weeks

Mrs Armand H Ballantyne of San Francisco arrives in Butte to visit her mother Mrs Walter G Hansen for six weeks. Her husband, Navy navigator with Pan American Airways, on duty in the South Pacific, will join her here in a few weeks.

Armand H. Ballantyne San Francisco Butte Walter G. Hansen Ballantyne Pan-American Airways South Pacific

Butte Young Thomas Returns From Exeter for Summer

Vacationing in Butte George Thomas son of Mr and Mrs James R Thomas 915 West Galena street has returned to spend the summer with his parents after graduating from Philips Exeter Academy Exeter New Hampshire

George Thomas James R. Thomas West Galena Street Philips Exeter Academy Exeter N. H Butte

Towne Family Return to Sheridan After Butte Visit

Mrs. Reynolds Towne and her daughter Miss Patricia Towne returned to Sheridan yesterday after a brief stay in Butte. Miss Towne, a junior at the University of Washington, will spend the summer with her mother in Sheridan.

Reynolds Towne Patricia Towne Sheridan Butte Towne University of Washington

Texas visitor arrives to guest with Butte family

Mrs. Donald H. Heiman of San Antonio Texas has arrived in Butte to visit as guest of her husband's mother Mrs M L Heiman of the Mueller apartments.

Donald H. Heiman San Antonio Texas Butte M. L. Heiman Mueller Apartments

Visit of Cousin to Stillswater Aunt in Minnesota

Guest of Miss Ruth McAlpine of Stillswater Minnesota has arrived for a visit with her aunt Miss Agnes Murphy at 119 East La Platte Street.

Ruth McAlpine Stillswater, Minn Agnes Murphy East la Platte Street

Shirley Davis Hosts Informal Luncheon at Copper Bowl

Miss Betsy Frank of New York City joined Miss Shirley Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Davis, for an informal luncheon Thursday at the Copper Bowl in Hotel Finlen. Five covers were set for guests. Miss Franklin is visiting at Dr John J Kirby’s home on 27 West Park Street.

Betsy Franklin New York City Shirley Davis Thomas J. Davis Copper Bowl Finlen Miss Franklin John J. Kirby West Park Street

Church Youth Fellowship to Host June Social

The Youth Fellowship of the Christian Endeavor unit at First Presbyterian Church will hold a June social this evening at 7:30 at Mrs. Frank McKenzie's home, 1156 West Prophety Street. Dancing and games will be followed by refreshments. all members and friends invited. guest Mrs. T. J. McKenzie, formerly of Anaconda, visiting from Ashville, N C.

Youth Fellowship of Christian Endeavor First Presbyterian Church Frank McKenzie West Prophety Street T. J. McKenzie Anaconda Ashville N. C Inlaw

Montrose Garden Club Plans July Picnic at Columbia Gardens

Members of the Montrose division of the Rocky Mountain Garden Club met at 110 West Park Street for a dessert luncheon and business session. Plans were made for the annual picnic on July 19 at Columbia Gardens. In attendance were 16 members and 2 guests, with arrangements led by Mrs. Mark H. Gidel.

Montrose Division Rocky Mountain Garden Club E. D. Cooney West Park Street John P. Daly Robert H. Lilly Columbia Gardens Mark H. Gidel Harald F. Clausen S. J. White Dan J. Mooney Montana Federation of Garden Clubs Missoula George F. McWhirter Jay King Mooney Rock Gardens W. I. Higgins Victory Gardens Gidel White Clausen John Cunningham Ray Lahiff McWhirter George Tacoma C. S. Jackman William R. Youlden Daly Cooney King Higgins

Miss Jean Williamson Leaves Seattle for Missoula Visit

Seattle resident Miss Jean Williamson, guest of Miss Karma Johnson of 2037 Oregon Avenue, left yesterday for Missoula to visit friends and stay with them.

Jean Williamson Seattle Karma Johnson Oregon Avenue Missoula

Visiting Here Mrs Thompson Visits Stock-to-California

Mrs. Walter Thompson of Stockton California, formerly of Butte, is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hickman in Fish Creek.

Walter Thompson Stockton, Calif Butte Frank Hickman Fish Creek

Installation Rites Slated Tonight

Theta Rho Girls' club will install officers tonight at 8 o'clock in Fidelity Hall with retiring president Beverly Morrison presiding. To be seated are Shirley Johns president, Virginia Macumber recording secretary, Mary Egar financial secretary.

Theta Rho Girls’ Club Fidelity Hall Beverly Morrison Shirley Johns Virginia Macumber Mary Egar

Local Posture Officers Named For Public Session

Lores Hanley serves as treasurer with Marjorie Kentta past president and Beverly Morrison a top presidential backer. The list includes Helen Rolando musician and Audrey Harvey conductor. program after the session is open to the public.

Lores Hanley Marjorie Kentta Beverly Morrison Beryl Toy Helen Rolando Mary Jane Howell Audrey Harvey Lauretta Vivian Natalie Vucmoravich Donna McAlpine Margaret Morrison Dorothy Long Anita Vucmorovich Rosita Langdorf Inside Guardian la Verne Macumber Outside Guardian Bessie Edwards Alice Jane Olds Phyllis Scardinha

Leave for Home After Spokane Visit

Leave for home Mr and Mrs R H Baker and son John of Spokane who were guests of Butte friends left Wednesday for their home.

R. H. Baker John Spokane Butte

One of Japan's Largest Carriers Believed Sunk by Submarine

The U S Navy reported that a Shokaku class carrier likely fell to a submarine west of Saipan during the Marianas campaign. The loss would reduce Japan's prewar carrier strength, with at least seven carriers believed sunk or damaged so far.

Japan U. S Nimitz Coral Sea Midway Santa Cruz Pacific Central Pacific Marshalls Truk Aleutians India Aslito Saipan China Mount Tapotchau Malcolm R. Johnson United Press Nafutan Point Magicienne Bay Johnson Saipans Imperial Headquarters Transocean London Bunker Hill Western Pacific

Social notices and visits fill South Side pages

Mrs. Anna Vincent arrives in Hot Springs for weeks with son in law Norman LeFevre and family at 2023 Garrison. Seattle’s Lois Waters and Janet Reed join Mrs. Reed and Elizabeth Reed for visits. Bazaar club plans projects. Solheim lodge to sponsor rummage sale. birthday party for Paul Greiner. Friendly club hosts gathering. garden club meets. Faithful Workers unit holds a covered dish luncheon with musical numbers. many names listed among attendees and organizers.

Anna Vincent Hot Springs Norman LeFevre Garrison Alice Bradford LeFevre William G. Reed Seattle Lois Waters Janet Max Weber George Little Myrna Little Clyde Clawson Jane Trostle George Murr Mae Dix Ola Fay Clare Elder Charles W. Greiner Paul Arlene Jacobsen Barbara Carol Claudia Thomas Janlyn Laity Thelma Uncles David Carr Lee Farley Robert Dougherty John Dunstan Lynn Welsh Gary Coombe Charles Paul Greiner

Germans Face Severe Liquid Fuel Shortage

A London dispatch reports a ministry of economic warfare spokesman saying Germany's liquid fuel production is under 50 percent of wartime needs. This shortage hinders Luftwaffe operations and has halted all Luftwaffe training, affecting aerial activity.

London U.P Germany Ministry of Economic Warfare

Butte Chamber Holds Special Session on Referendums

A special meeting of the board of directors of the Butte Chamber of Commerce was held Friday noon at the Finlen hotel. The session, led by newly elected president A. J. Knievel, discussed three referendums of the United States Chamber of Commerce related to legislation and postwar issues.

Butte Chamber of Commerce Finlen Hotel United States Chamber of Commerce A. J. Knievel

Two Flyers Die in Midair Collision Over Idaho Range

Two 2nd Lts. Raymond A. Jorgen sen 22 Lovelock Nevada and Orville J. Morrison 26 Fresno California were killed when their fighter planes collided during a combat training flight over the Aberdeen bombing range north of Pocatello. Both men died instantly according to the Army announced today.

Pocatello Idaho U.P Raymond A. Jorgensen Lovelock Nev Orville J. Morrison Fresno Calif Army Aberdeen Pocatello Army Air Field John L. Eaton

WPA survey fixes U S land area at 3 022 387 square miles

A Works Progress Administration survey establishes the United States land area as 3 022 387 square miles. The figure provides a precise measurement for national geographic scope and is reported in the era's public works records.

The United States

Private Sivula Rejoins Unit After Two-Week Ordeal

Private Edward Sivula of Butte Montana and T4 Roger Comstock of Los Angeles were cut off behind Japanese lines on Biak Island for 16 days. They battled mortars snipers and a booby trap while living in caves and a wrecked barge. They finally linked with American forces and evacuated to a hospital.

Sixth Army Biak Island Dutch New Guinea Edward Sivula Butte Mont Roger Comstock Los Angeles Montana Copper Country Sivula Victor Sivula East Broadway Comstock Mokmer Parai G. I's

Knitters Needed by Red Cross in Butte

The Butte chapter war production department received 100 pounds of yarn from the National American Red Cross warehouse for Army and Navy garments. Mrs. E. J. Baker, head of the knitting unit, calls for volunteers to convert the yarn and be assigned at headquarters 62 West Broadway.

War Production Department Butte American Red Cross National American Red Cross Army Navy E. J. Baker

Mother Reassured as Son Survives Behind Enemy Lines

Tears of a sorrowing mother turn to joy when War Department confirms her son is safe after 16 days of hardship and heroic action behind Japanese lines. The mother and son express happiness and gratitude for the reunion after his perilous delay.

War Department Sivula

Girl Is Located in Anaconda After Four Day Search

Lillian Edstrom a 17 year old from Upper Nine Mile road was found Friday afternoon in Anaconda. The Butte police and state patrol along with sheriff deputies had carried out a four day search since June 19. The Anaconda sheriff's department notified Butte authorities she was working in a boarding house there. Her parents were informed and are believed to have gone to Anaconda to retrieve her.

Lillian Edstrom Upper Nine Mile Road Anaconda al McLeod Butte

Byrd Boomed for G. O. P. Ticket

June 23 report from Washington notes growing Republican sentiment to nominate Senator Byrd of Virginia as vice presidential candidate. House GOP Leader Martin of Massachusetts said strong talk exists and he will reach Chicago to gauge support. Rep Knutson of Minnesota backs promoting Byrd for second spot on the ticket.

Washington Byrd Virginia Congress House Martin Massachusetts Chicago Rep. Knutson Minnesota Ways and Means Committee

Nicholas Evanoff Taken by Death in Butte

Nicholas Evanoff 59 a Bulgaria native and longtime Butte resident died Friday morning after a long illness. Survived by widow Erma Evanoff two daughters Dorothy and Shirley two sons Nicholas Jr and Theodore five stepchildren in Idaho Falls Long Beach Camp Roberts Italy Anaconda and many relatives. The body is at Daly-Shea mortuary.

Nicholas Nick) Evanoff Bulgaria Butte Evanoff Butte Hill Erma Evanoff Dorothy Shirley Evanoff Nicholas, Jr Theodore Evanoff Rose Cunnington Idaho Falls Lucille Esch Long Beach Oscar Kelly Italy Leonard Kelly Camp Roberts Calif Jay Kelly Anaconda Frank Carter Francis Frederickson William Booth Joseph Booth Art Booth Pasco Wash Leonard Ball William Foy Annette Carney Joseph Foy Daly-Shea Mortuary

Funeral rites for Carmen Cin quagrana held in city

Funeral services were held Friday morning at Duggan's Merrill mortuary for Carmen Cin quagrana. A requiem high mass followed at St. John Evangelist church, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. Burial rites were conducted at the grave side by Rev. M. J. Leonard. Pallbearers named were Al Johnson, Charles Bogetto, Joe Eaton, R. R. Creith, Albert M. Dalton and Art Smith.

Duggan Merrill Mortuary St. John Evangelist Church FE. D. O'Sullivan Holy Cross Cemetery M. J. Leonard al Johnson Charles Bogetto Joe Eaton R. R. Creith Albert M. Dalton Art Smith

George Odegard Dies Sud­denly At 58 In Butte

George T. Odegard 58 a former barber and recent miner in the Butte mines died suddenly at his home 223 South Main Priday. He had been in poor health. Coroner Richard Rogers ruled natural causes. He was a South Dakota native. His wife Adline survives. The body is at Duggan's Merrill mortuary.

George Odegard George T. Odegard Butte South Main Richard Rogers Odegard South Dakota Adline Duggan Merrill Mortuary

Funeral for Butte Resident Harry Beitz Held

Funeral services for Harry Beitz longtime Butte resident were held Friday afternoon at Duggan's Merrill mortuary. Rev George Overdier officiated with the Butte Pioneers club in attendance. Pallbearers included Jim Heimbach J Eadie Alex Meagher and L Smith burial followed in the Pioneers plot Mountain View cemetery.

Duggan Merrill Mortuary Harry Beitz Butte George Overdier Butte Pioneers Club Jim Heimbach J. Eadie Alex Meagher L. Smith Pioneers Mountain View Cemetery

Citizenship Petitions to be Heard in District Court

Petitions for naturalization may be filed Saturday morning in the office of Harold L. Allen, clerk of the U. S. district court. Hearing of the petitions is set for Sept. 5 in Judge James H. Baldwin's court.

Harold L. Allen U. S. District Court James H. Baldwin

Navy Man Returns After Leave to Farragut

Jack W. Duggan has returned to Farragut after a 15 day leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs William Duggan 502 Nevada He entered the Navy last April 20 and has completed recruit training A native of this city and a Garfield grade school and Butte high school graduate in 1943 he worked in the Butte mines before service Frank G Chakaran of the Coast Guard arrived from Portland Ore for a 15 day leave to visit his parents Sgt Marjorie L Wymore with the Marine corps women's reserve is furloughing at Ardmore Okla to visit friends and relatives

Jack W. Duggan Farragut William Duggan Nevada Duggan Navy Garfield Butte Frank G. Chakaran Coast Guard Portland Ore John Severensky Farrell Marjorie L. Wymore Marine Corps Women's Reserve Montana Ardmore Okla

Damaged Roads Being Fixed in Silver Bow County

County Surveyor Jack Healy reported that crews are rushing repairs on roads in several Silver Bow county sections after recent storms and floods. He urged motorists to drive carefully where work is underway or floods have struck. Camp Creek road east of Melrose is closed after floods washed out about 100 yards. crews expect reopening within three days.

Jack Healy Silver Bow Camp Creek Melrose

CAP Members Meet to Plan Drills and Parade

CAP unit leader Capt. H. L. Casebeer and Lt. Joseph L. Wilson announced marching drills for uniformed members at the high school stadium on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m. Members will take part in the July 4 parade.

H. L. Casebeer Butte Civil Air Patrol Joseph L. Wilson CAP

George Davis Visiting on Campaign Tour in Montana

George Davis of Helena campaigns for the Montana Republican nomination for Public Service Railroad commissioner. The veteran of the last war visits the area to support his candidacy and promote his platform.

George Davis Helena Montana Public Service Davis

Sugar allotment schedule shifted for 1944 45 period

Silver Bow county war price and rationing office announces second period home canning sugar applications start July 1 instead of August 10. First period ends June 30 with sugar issued from July 1 to February 1945, totaling 10 pounds per resident during the second allotment period.

OPA Silver Bow County Priday

Law Calendars Set Today in District Court

Law and motion calendars are set for Saturday morning in both district court departments. Judge J. J. Lynch opens at 9 30, and Judge T. Downey at 10. Downey signed a decree granting Della Ethel MacDuffie a divorce from Verl Trevor MacDuffie for cruelty after default, allowing her to resume the maiden name Della Ethel Purstenau. Ruth Levin sues Theodore Levin for separate maintenance at 35 a week for herself and three minor children. The couple married June 30 1933 in Butte. An interlocutory certificate of the state board of equalization places the net estate at 1 585 793 67 with inheritance tax of 112 393 50.

J. J. Lynch T. Downey Butte State Board of Equalization Andrew J. Davis

Scout Review Board to Meet Tuesday

A Boy Scout board of review will be held at the old Butte high school at 7 30 o clock next Tuesday evening for those who passed merit badge exams or qualified for rank advancements in the past month. Scouts must submit reports by 5 o clock next Monday at the Scout office in the courthouse to be eligible for examination. Lewis W Prater chairs the board of review. A new Cub pack is formed at Gold Hill Lutheran church with twelve members. committee includes C D Booth chair Rev F E Bremer and B Isaacson.

Boy Scout Board of Review Old Butte High School Scout Herbert West Lewis W. Prater Board of Review Executive West Gold Hill Lutheran Church C. D. Booth FE. M. Bremer B. Isaacson

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