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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

2

London Air Raid Alarm Amid Wide German Attacks

German bombers struck across England forcing London to its first real air raid alarm. Three civilians died in southwest England and six were injured elsewhere as raids extended from Wales to the northwest. London’s centre reported no gunfire. searches lit the sky while workers sheltered and communications were disrupted.

London Air Ministry England Britain France Wales

France in turmoil as De Gaulle seeks new leadership

De Gaulle speaks from London urging continued resistance while others from the former government may join his circle including Yvon Delbos Cesar Campinchi Leon Blum and Edouard Heriott. Churchill may address the Commons on the armistice as Britain reports raids and naval losses.

de Gaulle Reynaud New York London Yvon Delbos Cesar Campinchi Leon Blum Popular Front Edouard Heriott Chamber of Deputies

Cystex Offers Relief for Night Urination and Kidney Ailments

An advertisement touts Cystex as a remedy for night time urination and non systemic kidney and bladder troubles. It claims benefits for burning, scanty or frequent urination, leg pains, back ache, and swollen ankles with a money back guarantee and a price of 50 cents.

Youths Escape Montana State Prison Two Escapees Sought

A rumor that 18 year old Edwin J. Bastian of Ryegate and Arthur Cole Pablo were in Rocker proved unfounded. Sheriff Al McLeod said deputies will continue the search for the two trustees who escaped while on penitentiary grounds after auto theft convictions.

Montana State Prison Rocker al McLeod Edwin J. Bastian Ryegate Arthur Cole Pablo

Munitions Dump Explosion Kills Workers Near Bucharest

A munitions dump at Berceni seven miles from Bucharest exploded destroying over 200 tons of gunpowder. Reports spread that saboteurs opposed to Romania's rapprochement with the Iron Guard may have ignited the blast, as authorities began a search among Romanian anti-Fascists.

Bucharest Rumania U.P Berceni Iron Guard

Hot Weather Returns After Brief Layoff

The heat returned yesterday with a high of 82 degrees, the warmest since Friday’s 83. The low was 38. Officials at the federal weather bureau at the Butte airport forecast little change for today and tomorrow with continued fair conditions.

Federal Weather Bureau Butte

Japan plans direct talks with Indo China regime in move abroad

Tokyo reports Japan will seek direct relations with the French Indo China government and will ignore the Bordeaux French government and a pro British committee in London. Tokyo says it will inform Germany and Italy of its moves and cites a precedent with the Netherlands East Indies.

Tokyo U.P Japan Bordeaux London France Foreign Office Germany Italy Netherlands East Indies Charles de Gaulle Asahi Indo-China China Yomimuri Britain Hachiro Arita Chungking Chiang Kai-Shek Burma Hong Kong Fumimaro Konoye Privy Council Konoye Kimmochi Saionji Hirohito

Aggressive Defense Policy Emphasized At War Veterans Meet

National officers of the United Spanish-American War Veterans and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic stressed preparedness at a joint encampment in Billings. Justice George A. Eberly urged readiness to strike at aggressors if war comes, and Frances M. Haskell urged constant vigilance to safeguard liberties.

Billings America United United States Frances M. Haskell Tacoma Wash Ladies of the

Automobile horns stolen along with hose and briefcase

Police reported theft of two automobile horns and 50 feet of garden hose and a tan leather portfolio from a Denver salesman at a local hotel. R. W. Angell of 822 West Park Street said horns were taken from his car overnight. J. W. Barrett of 525 South Main Street reported garden hose missing. The salesman gave his name as F. D. in Denver.

R. W. Angell West Park Street J. W. Barrett South Main Street Denver Colo F. D

Social event and community notices in South Side

An active social week features a joint stork shower for Mrs. Paul T. Nelson and Mrs. Austin Carlson at the Nelson home with gifts and a buffet lunch. The South Side Progressive club will meet at 8 o clock in Odd Fellows hall with Judge John T. Gardner presiding for initiation, entertainment, dancing, and refreshments.

Paul T. Nelson Austin Carlson Nelson South Side Progressive Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Front Street John T. Gardner

Smoke in Basement Prompted Fire Call

Fire units responded to the Mantle block yesterday afternoon after smoke poured from a water heater in a basement. No damage was reported.

Two Men Held In Theft Probe

Joe Stanley and Joe Collins were jailed for the county attorney after being arrested in Whitehall by Deputy Dan Quinn. They allegedly possessed barber shop equipment stolen from John L. Sullivan of 551 South Arizona. Deputies returned the prisoners to Butte and the recovered tools were given back to Sullivan.

Joe Stanley Joe Collins al McLeod Whitehall Dan Quinn Jefferson County John L. Sullivan South Arizona Sullivan McLeod Silver Bow County Butte

Extradition papers filed for Jean Hathaway in car theft case

Sheriff Al McLeod will file extradition papers today to return Jean Hathaway from Ann Arbor Michigan to Butte. She was apprehended recently and faces grand larceny charges for taking Leo LeDuc's car from 57 West Tron Street to Michigan. The sheriff will travel to Helena to apply for the papers.

Jean Hathaway Butte Ann Arbor Mich al McLeod Helena Leo LeDuc West Tron Street Michigan

Raeder Inspects Naval Units Along Allied Coasts

Berlin reports Admiral Erich Raeder commander of the German navy inspected naval units along the Dutch Belgian and French coasts opposite the British Isles. He said he was convinced of their preparedness against England.

Berlin U.P Erich Raeder British Isles England

Towering Giant Moroz Wins Narrow Decision in Chicago Bout

Big Ben Moroz of Philadelphia, at 286 pounds and six feet eleven, battled 202-pound Selman Martin of Chicago through a dull set of rounds at Marigold Gardens to take the decision before about 2,000 fans, a result not popular with the crowd.

Giant Chicago Big Ben Moroz Philadelphia Selman Martin Marigold Gardens Moroz

Eldridge Wins Eight Round Decision In Coliseum Bout

New York fighter Irv ing Eldridge aged 134 won an eight round decision over Cleveland veteran Jimmy Vaughn aged 136 at the Coliseum. Eldridge led from the start and floored Vaughn for a nine count with a left hook to the chin in the fourth round.

Eldridge New York Irving Eldridge Jimmy Vaughn Cleveland Vaughn

Zivic Stops Rinaldi in 24 Seconds in Pittsburgh Bout

Fritzie Zivic of the Pittsburgh Zivic brothers stopped Johnny Rinaldi of New York 24 seconds into the first round of a scheduled 10 rounder. Zivic weighed 148 pounds and Rinaldi 143 for the quick knockout win.

Pittsburgh Fritzie Zivic Zivic Brothers Johnny Rinaldi New York Zivic

Savold Beats Whiters In Eight Round Return Bout

Des Moines heavyweight Lee Savold won a newspaper decision by a wide margin in an eight round return boxing match against Johnny Whiters of Pontiac Michigan. Savold weighed 189 pounds to Whiters 205.

Savold Des Moines Iowa Lee Savold Johnny Whiters Pontiac Mich Whiters

Princess Juliana arrives in Ottawa with daughters

Princess Juliana of the Netherlands and her two young daughters arrived at Government House Ottawa from Montebelo Quebec to be guests of the Earl of Athlone and Princess Alice.

Ottawa Ont Juliana of the Netherlands Government House Montebelo Que Earl of Athlone Alice

Milliner Loses Slander Suit Against Irene Castle

Sonya Zaranof fails to win a $150000 slander suit against Irene Castle McLaughlin fashion expert and former dancer. suit decision handed down in Los Angeles on June 24.

Los Angeles Sonya Zaranof Irene Castle McLaughlin

Carpenters Union Auxiliary Elects Year Officers

The women's auxiliary of the Carpenters union installed officers at a Saturday meeting led by Mrs. Marie Walsh. New officers include Ruby Abraham as president and Victoria Ferkovich as vice president, with several others named as recording secretary treasurer conductor warden trustees. Afterward Mrs. Myron Flynn received gifts, and members and husbands joined a dinner and dancing at Metzinger's.

Women’s Auxiliary of the Carpenters’ Union Marie Walsh Ruby Abraham Victoria Ferkovich Jennie Tiddy Ceil Fortune Margaret Tiddy Antionette McEvans Tina Richards Myron Flynn Ruth Esther Handy Metzinger F. L. Abraham C. Ferkovich Charles Tiddy Richard Donovan Chester Johnson David Walsh Richard Tiddy M. J. McEvans Joe Richards John Lundgren Ruth Flynn Carol Fabian Rudolph Lubich J. McCleary William Fortune Anton Jacobson Ed Harrington Thomas Curran Charles Handy John Markovich Frances Walsh Margaret Clark Elizabeth van Ham Sue McNellis Robert Adams William Markovich Jack MacElheney

Rites Tomorrow for Mrs Hocking in Butte

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hocking pioneer Butte matron will be held at 9 30 a m Wednesday at St John the Evangelist church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery She was Ireland born and came to Butte with the Donohue family Her son Eugene Cronnelly served in the medical corps in World War I and died two years ago A niece Mary Mason was omitted from earlier relatives list.

Mary Hocking Pioneer Butte St. John the Evangelist Church Holy Cross Cemetery Mary Mason Hocking

Swarm of Bees Blitzes Young Autoist Near Butte

A swarm of bees struck Bob Turner last night while driving home from Sheridan. The Butte high football end was unharmed, but his windshield was coated with dead bees honey and dirt upon arrival at his home.

Turkish Turkey-Russia Talks Denied by Official Communique

Moscow reports an official communique denying negotiations on a new treaty between Turkey and Russia. Earlier Turkish reports claimed Turkey sought Russia's advice on its war stance, citing its alliance with Britain and France.

Moscow U.P Turkey Russia Great Britain France

W Carruthers Dies of Injury in Butte Mine Accident

William A. Carruthers 37, shift boss at the Leonard mine, died in a local hospital after injuries from a fall down a manway on the 3100 foot level Friday. A lifelong Butte resident, he worked in mines 15 years and previously at West Colusa. Survived by wife Olive, children Jacqueline and David, relatives across Montana Idaho and Washington. Body at Duggan's Merrill mortuary. funeral plans incomplete.

William A. Carruthers Butte Leonard Carruthers Webster West Colusa Garrison Adam Margaret Carruthers Minnesota Mr. Carruthers Olive Jacqueline David Fred Goldsmith F. L. McGarrity David Howell Ralph Dye Payette Idaho Floyd Sherman Vancouver Wash R. M. Carruthers Richmond Calif Wesley Cuypers Eugene Cuypers Marshall, Minn Matt Cuypers Marshall Duggan Merrill Mortuary

Annual Daughters of Scotia Outing at Columbia Gardens

The Daughters of Scotia plan their annual picnic at Columbia Gardens on June 26 with a special bus from the Y M C A at 9 45 a m. Also reported: Bernard D. Cooley admitted to Murray hospital. Mrs Willard Thompson dismissed after injuries from a June 11 collision. births at Murray hospital to Troy Lane and Lyman Etzwiler. Mrs Thomas L Wakley and infant son and Charles Richards discharged from Murray hospital.

the Daughters of Scotia Columbia Gardens Thompson Willard Thompson Argyle Street Butte Chamber of Commerce Murray Hospital Thomas L. Wakley South Idaho Charles Richards West Galena

Three mothers leave St James Hospital with babies

Three mothers left St James Hospital yesterday returning home with their newborns. Mrs Walter Stanton of 2202 Cottonwood and her infant son, Mrs Robert Richter of Rocker and her infant son, and Mrs James Harris of 610 South Montana and her baby daughter completed the discharge.

St. James Hospital Walter Stanton Cottonwood Robert Richter Rocker James Harris South Montana

Accident Victim Improves From En Route Harvard Student

Floyd Vinson of Colville Washington, en route home from Cambridge Massachusetts where he attends Harvard, was reported improving slightly last night at St James hospital after a motorcycle wreck near LaHood park on US Highway 10 east of Butte. He remains semi conscious from a concussion. Mae Cunningham Hazel Hofbauer Mary Olson John Hovan and Frank Rolle admitted to St James hospital. A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Claude Shaw at St James hospital. Manuel Soto knifing victim reported in good condition. Sylvia Brown Jack Warner and Mrs Thomas Tipple discharged from Murray hospital.

Montana Robert Franklin Blake Butte Great Falls Blake L. &. Cohn Company Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Idaho Washington Oregon Mr. Blake Tacoma Army Air Base Robert F. Blake East Second Street Jennie M. Blake Locust Street Montana Standard Floyd Vinson Colville Wash Cambridge Mass Harvard St. James Hospital Whitehall LaHood Park Vinson ST. James Mae Cunningham West Mercury Street Mary Olson East Park Street John Hovan Casey Street Frank Rolle Wing Avenue Meaderville Hazel Hofbauer Sanders Claude Shaw Utah Avenue Manuel Soto Frenchtown Sylvia Brown South Montana Street Jack Warner East Broadway Thomas Tipple West Center Street Murray Hospital

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Associated Press London Bureau Harold Nicolson Ministry of Information Wladyslaw Sikorski Poland Europe Corsica French National Committee In Exile Hitler Churchill Adolf Hitler Mecklenburg Ruhr Rhineland Admiralty Suez Campeador Oporto Portugal Frederick James Woolton Scottish Highlands Comeback Trail H. C. Thompson Hope For South Side News Billy Willman Hilda Willman Grace Sandstrom Carl Englund Helen Steen Ethel Englund Elsie Barnes Healy Axel Nystrand Myrtle Nystrand Axel Benson J. R. Reynolds Arthur Johnson Hilma Smith McDonald Rachel McDonald Walfred Nelson Tom Blythe Albert Peterson David Anderson Elsie Peterson Ruth Ruby Anderson Gladys Martinell Ruby Dorothy Mattson Carl Johnson Charlotte Johnson Helen McLeod J. Verling Skooglund Beckman O. Forsel Violet Forsell Neil McLeod Jane Richwine Norman Cook Lela Morehead Lily Darlington Sjoblom A. Stevens Alfred Olson Yeo A. Wenger Anna Bawden Edith Nelson Montara Healy Ed Mitchell Pete Nelson Martha Bawden A. Maempe C. Wehl Mabel Wehl Anna Johnson Hilma Johnson Corinne Smith Mary Rusk Sam _ Pond L. Boggs Ruth Blomgren Sophie Carlson Victor Peterson Albert Rusk Paul Nelson Dorothy Derry Princeton Avenue Big Timber W. D. McKengie Kate Lee Anaconda City J. T. Gardner Nine Mile Boulevard Mission Covenant Church Bozeman Bholanath Nagpur India Agricultural College Tabernacle Tom and George Bawden Emmett Nelson Fred Dean Mount Vernon Deanna Busch Street Harold Peterson Yale Avenue Max Weber Bazaar Club Shortridge Memorial Christian Church South Jackson Street Mining City Randolph Field Texas West Point Central Press Carpenters Union Auxiliary Mrs. Hocking Swarm OF Bees Blitzkrieg W. Carruthers Murray Bernard D. Cooley Amherst Troy Lane Ennis Lyman Etzwiler Basin Colorado & Mercury
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