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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1944

Page

2

Willkie Opposes Proposed World Plank at GOP Convention

Wendell L. Willkie, 1940 Republican nominee, criticized a foreign relations plank at the Chicago convention. He warned it would prevent an effective international force and a peaceful world, urging a UN council as a first step and insisting decisions involve all UN members, not a few powers.

New York Wendell L. Willkie Chicago Willkie League of Nations United States World Organization America Council of the United Nations United Nations

Claude Morris 63 Barber Dies After Brief Illness

Claude Morris 63 a barber for 32 years in Butte died Monday at a local hospital after a brief illness. He worked at the Metals barbershop 7 South Main and was born in Missouri coming to Butte in 1912. Surviving brothers are John Morris Pulp Nebraska and Charles Morris St Joseph Missouri. Body at Duggan's Funeral home.

Claude Morris Butte South Main Missouri John Morris Pulp Neb Charles Morris St. Joseph Duggan's

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Farley at St James

Mr and Mrs Wayne Farley of 2230 Grand Avenue welcomed their second child, a daughter named Susan Anne, at St James hospital on Monday. The baby weighed seven pounds two ounces. The father is telegraph editor of the Montana Standard and the mother is Dorothy Griffin of Billings, daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Griffin. The couple also have a son, Leland.

Wayne Farley Grand Avenue St. James Hospital Farley Montana Standard Dorothy Griffin Billings R. G. Griffin Leland Susan Anne

Three Army Men Marooned In Grand Canyon Rescue Mission

Three Army air crew members jumped from a disabled craft at 12 000 feet and landed on a narrow plateau above the Colorado River near Kingman Arizona. Ground teams race 40 miles upriver to reach the ledge and establish a camp for a river crossing.

Colorado River Grand Canyon Colorado F. W. Milam Merom Ind Tonopah Nev Tucson Ariz Kingman

Butte Students Named to Spring Honor Roll at MSU

Nine Butte students at Montana State College earned spring honor roll honors with averages of 87.5 or higher. The honorees are John Johnson, George Anderson, Vivian Emigh, Beryl Garrigan, Jeanne O'Brien, Ethel Read, Iris Matson, Ruth McDonald and Barbara Mizner.

Butte Montana State College United Press Dispatch John Johnson George Anderson Vivian Emigh Beryl Garrigan Jeanne O’brien Ethel Read Iris Matson Ruth McDonald Barbara Mizner

Republican Leaders Battle Over 1944 Platform Draft

Chicago reports Republican leaders clash in sessions to craft a 1944 platform balancing postwar cooperation with preservation of American sovereignty. Taft says foreign policy plank accepted with minor changes as Dewey and Bricker push for farm and labor positions and limited federal control.

Chicago U.P Old Guard Resolutions Committee Office of Price Administration War Production Board Robert A. Taft Ohio Taft Bourke Hickenlooper Iowa Hickenlooper Thomas E

Solon to Seek Action on Flood and Harbor Bills

Senator Overton said the Senate should act immediately after August 1 on the river and harbor authorization bill and the flood control bill. The river and harbor measure covers 500 million dollars and the flood control bill 990 million dollars. He argued continued demobilization after the European war and returning servicemen require the projects for Army engineers to plan once law.

Washington Overton D.-La Senate Commerce Committee Senate Congress

Financial Outlook of Agriculture in the Northwest

The Ninth Federal Reserve district reports a favorable agricultural outlook for Montana and three other states. First quarter 1944 cash farm income rose 22 percent from 1943. Farmers hold substantial savings with country bank deposits near three times the 1936-40 average and strong war bond investments.

Minneapolis Ninth Federal Reserve District Montana North South Dakota Minnesota

Bozeman Merchant Renews $100 Scholarship Offer

Louis H. Wagner of Bozeman renews a $100 scholarship for top scholastic record at Montana State College during the first year. This year the fund will be divided between the top freshman and top woman, not awarded to a single student, per President R. R. Renne.

Bozeman U.P Louis H. Wagner Bozeman Merchant Montana State College R. R. Renne Wagner Renne

Wisdom Rancher’s Wife Dies in Butte Hospital

Mrs. H. T. Hendricks wife of a Wisdom rancher died Monday evening in a Butte hospital. A native of Denmark she had lived in the Big Hole basin since 1906. Survived by her husband and brother Matt Christensen of Wisdom. Body at Kendrick funeral home in Anaconda.

H. T. Hendricks Wisdom Butte Denmark Big Hole Basin Matt Christensen Kendrick Funeral Home Anaconda

Townsend Club Holds Meet In Butte Arizona Rooms

Members of the Butte Townsend club No. 6 met Monday night in the club rooms at 6 South Arizona. The session was well attended. In view of the Fourth of July celebration the club will not meet next week. The next regular meeting is set for July 10.

Butte Townsend South Arizona

Ward and Company sue War Labor Board over membership order

Montgomery Ward and company filed suit to enjoin enforcement of the War Labor Board's June 6 order requiring maintenance of membership at their Chicago plant. The suit argues the board acted arbitrarily without a hearing as required by the war labor disputes act.

Washington Montgomery Ward and Company The War Labor Board Chicago Ward War Labor Disputes Act

Mel ler Humble Dies at 83 in Bitter Root Valley

Hamilton reporter notes Mel ler Humble, 83, longtime Bitter Root Valley resident since 1882, died late Sunday. Survivors include his wife and two cousins.

Hamilton

Get From Geist Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

If you experience night urination burning pain or swollen ankles this ad promotes a remedy claimed to filter and remove toxins from blood and soothe kidney and bladder symptoms It urges readers to try the product with a guarantee and money back offer despite the garbled copy.

Geist

Six Couples Receive Marriage Licenses In Busy Monday

In a busy day at the Clerk of Court office, six couples obtained marriage licenses as the month of brides nears its end. Named couples include Ralph J. Redfern and Phyllis Jane Skedd. Franklin Unger and Eva M. Larson. Henry P. Clemons and Charlotte E. Bennetts. Milo Janovic and Mildred Maria. John Eddie Youngman and Norma Anne Marie Enrooth. John Joseph Tomulty and Patricia Marie Speck.

Dan Cupid Elmer Shea Ralph J. Redfern Phyllis Jane Skedd Butte Franklin Unger Eva M. Larson Deer Lodge Henry P. Clemons Seattle Charlotte E. Bennetts Milo Janovic Mildred Muria John Eddie Youngman Legal Age San Francisco Norma Anne Marie Enrooth John Joseph Tomulty Patricia Marie Speck

Ralph E. Thorson Taken by Death

Anaconda Montana June 26 Ralph E Thorson 40 former mayor and businessman died in St Ann hospital after a nine day illness His home was 609 Locust He served two terms as mayor from 1939 to 1943 and was a past exalted ruler of the Anaconda Elks lodge The body is at Kendrick chapel to be moved to the Elks temple Wednesday for services Thursday at 3 o clock Interment will be Hill cemetery

Anaconda Ralph E. Thorson St. Ann Hospital Thorson Anaconda Elks Lodge Acacia Lodge A. F A. M Kendrick Chapel Elks Temple Hill Cemetery

Vandenberg Backs Foreign Policy Plank for Republicans

Senator Arthur Vandenberg defended the Republican foreign policy plank against Wendell Willkie's criticism. He said the formula unites Republicans to preserve America and assert national power for organized peace with justice in a free world. Senator Warren Austin helped author the plank and supported the effort.

Chicago Stadium Arthur H. Vandenberg R.-Mich Wendell L. Willkie America Vandenberg Warren Austin R-Vt Willkie Austin and I Mackinac Republican Conference Austin

WASP Training to Be Discontinued

Army air forces chief Gen. H. H. Arnold announced the discontinuance of all WASP training as soon as current student pilots complete their courses. The WASP women pilots on active duty total 721 and will rise to 1,019 by December as future trainees finish.

Washington WASP Army Air Forces H. H. Arnold Arnold

Butte Briefs

Parents of a daughter born June 22 in Whitehall to Mr and Mrs Michael Pankovich and Mary Haiden, 2214 Ottonwood, listed as grandmother. Murray hospital admissions include Archie McLean Louise Bell Angus McKay and others. discharges include Dell Bacon Wise River and several named residents. St James hospital admits Vivian Ivey Earl Clarke Vincent O Leary and several others. policyholders urged to pay July 1 1944 premium early. Baby girl born to Kenneth Campbell at St James hospital. several discharges noted.

Michael Pankovich Whitehall Pankovich Mary Haiden Sam Haiden Ottonwood Murray Murray Hospital Archie McLean South Washington Louise Bell East Center Angus McKay Grant Alice Pickthall Colorado St. James Hospital Vivian Ivey Missoula Earl Clarke Nashua Vincent O’leary Ruby Barney de Mark Monroe Jerry Murphy North Montana Colleen Demming South Excelsior Kenneth Campbell Oregon

School board approves budget details and gas heating plan

Trustees set aside 969 287 for budget items including maintenance and Army Induction Center use. The board approves converting 16 schools to gas heating at 21 206 70 and rejects coal bids. They hire new teachers, sign no bid on transport, and settle wages for cafeteria workers while seeking legal action over Garfield school damages.

Army Induction Army Budget Board of Supervisors Lowell W. Johnson Agnes E. Hannon J. W. Chandler Genevieve Donaldson Dorothy McLenegan Robert E. Arthaud Catherine Nielson Dexter H. Moser Ameera Murray Norma Enrooth Emerson School Ettore Giovanetti Reardon Plumbing and Heating Company Madison Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte Copper and Zinc Company Garfield American Legion Post Legion Scott Fries Butte

Sergeant Zebley Dies in Action in Italy

Sergeant John F. Zebley of the Special Service force, once stationed at Fort Harrison, Helena, was killed in action May 23 in Italy. He had been wounded Christmas day, fought in the Kiska invasion, and spent leave in Butte. Born in Texas, he lived in Seattle before enlisting eight years ago. He served in the cavalry and helped quell a Philippine uprising under Captain Patton.

Cavalry Philippines Patton Zebley Butte Helena Fort Harrison

Camp Fire Girls Groups Meet For Summer Plans

Three Camp Fire groups the executive board the council and the Blue Bird Leaders association held meetings Monday night at the YMCA and Mrs R A Ricco home 2302 Walnut due to rain the Columbia Gardens picnic was canceled Sessions covered a training course in Idaho attended by three members and summer camp plans were discussed.

Camp Fire Girls Executive Board Council Blue Bird Leaders Association Columbia Gardens Blue Bird Leaders R. A. Ricco Walnut Idaho

Butte Dog Rex Returns From Army Service

Rex a two year old Chesapeake retriever, home in Butte after fifteen months in the army for defense training. He trained in Nebraska and was discharged honorably after service, returning to Louis Bugni Jr. of 518 West Park. The item notes Canada’s prewar coffee origins from British East Africa.

Rex Butte Chesapeake Louis Bugni, Jr West Park Nebraska Front Royal

Archbishop Usher Chronology Sets World Creation at 4004 B C

The chronology attributed to Archbishop James Usher places the creation at 4004 B C based on Biblical records. It reflects a historical dating widely cited in early modern theology and scholarly discussions of world history.

Archbishop Usher B. C

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