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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

2

Outlook Bright Bankers Assert Production Must Rise

A Minneapolis Federal Reserve official and district directors say production must surge to curb inflation, with high demand and strong prices expected. The nine district spans 1700 miles, covering Montana to Minnesota, with bankers and officials from multiple banks and firms attending talks in Butte.

Payton Federal Reserve System Montana North South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Butte Homer P. Clark The West Publishing Company of St. Paul Clarence E. Hill Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis J. E. O'Connell Pierre S. D Paul E. Miller University of Minnesota Julian B. Baird First National Bank of St. Paul Otis R. Preston R. B. Richardson Ofena B. M. Harris

KAMBICH Funeral in Daly Shea Chapel this Thursday

The funeral of John Kambich will be held from Daly Shea Chapel this Thursday at 9 o'clock in the morning. Requiem high mass follows at Sacred Heart church at 9 30. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Lowell Avenue Methodist Church H. E. Rolfe 1820 Massachusetts John Simmons

Daly-Shea Mortuary Services For Wakes And Funerals

The notice lists Daly-Shea Mortuary with two funeral chapels and Francis X Dolan as manager at 101 South Idaho, offering wakes and funerals. It notes Richards funeral home handling Walter J. Gaved's remains with services by Ed Mitchell at 2 pm Thursday under Monitor Lodge No. 35 A F and A M, followed by interment at Mt Moriah cemetery. includes a call to the Butte Pioneers club.

Daly-Shea Mortuary Francis X Dolan Mgr South Idaho Gaved Walter J. Gaved Richards Funeral Home Ed Mitchell Monitor Lodge No. 35 A. F A. M Mt. Moriah Butte Pioneers Club

Funeral services for William Lacey and Frank Galloway

The funeral of the late William Rudolph Lacey will be held Friday at 9 AM from Duggan's Merrill Mortuary Rose room with a 9:30 AM high mass at Sacred Heart Church and interment at Holy Cross cemetery. The remains of Frank Galloway may be viewed in Duggan's Rose room. funeral follows Saturday at 9 AM with a 9:30 AM high mass at Sacred Heart Church and burial at Holy Cross cemetery.

Lacey William Rudolph) Lacey Duggan Merrill Mortuary Scred Heart Church Holy Cross Cemetery Galloway Frank Galloway Galena Street Sacred Heart Church

Card of Thanks for Sam Jenkins Funeral Support

We express sincere thanks to friends for kindness at the death and burial of our husband and father Sam Jenkins. Grateful for the beautiful floral offerings. Margaret Jenkins and families, Ed Jenkins and families, William Jenkins and families, Kenith Jenkins and families, and Mrs. Sam Jenkins and family.

Sam Jenkins Margaret Jenkins ED Jenkins William Jenkins Kenith Jenkins

Nelson Pvt Marvin Nelson Dies in Denver

Marvin Nelson aged 26 of 118 South Atlantic Street died Friday at Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver. The remains will be brought to Butte and taken to Sherman and Reed funeral home at a time to be announced.

Nelson Marvin Nelson South Atlantic Street Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver Colo Butte Sherman & Reed Funeral Home

Montana pig crop to hit eight year low this year

U S reports show farrowings in 1946 expected to drop to the lowest since 1938 with a crop down one fourth from 1945. Spring 1946 pig totals were 188,000 vs 203,000 in 1945 while fall intentions estimate 266,000, down from 347,000 last year. Montana ranks second in chicks hatched in early 1946, with 1,502,000 hatched in first five months.

Helena U.P Montana Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau Continental Divide Cascade

Fireworks Illegal in Montana But Some Displays Allowed

Montana will not permit fireworks for the Fourth of July except in displays sanctioned by the state fire marshal. Attorney General R V Bottomly warned merchants that a 1943 war emergency law bans possession or sale of fireworks through the war and six months after, with penalties up to 30 days in jail and 500 dollars fine. Some organized displays may be licensed if deemed safe.

Helena Montana R. V. Bottomly

Ford seeks advertising funds for Montana tourism drive

Governor Sam C. Ford announced he will ask the next Legislature to provide a state advertising appropriation but urged immediate action. He backed the Montana Chamber of Commerce campaign to raise 50,000 dollars for 1946-47, saying the fund is needed to sustain tourist revenue for the year.

Helena U.P Sam C. Ford State Chamber of Commerce Montanans, Inc Ford

Marvin Nelson Dies in Denver

Pvt. Marvin Nelson 26 of Butte died Wednesday at Fitzsimons General Hospital Denver. He served 11 months overseas after enlisting June 20 1941 and was returned nine months ago. Survived by mother Mildred Propper Kellogg Idaho and grandmother Anna Olson Butte. Body to be sent to Butte for funeral at Sherman Reed.

Pvt Marvin Nelson Butte Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver Colo South Atlantic Nelson Memphis Tenn Mildred Propper Kellogg Idaho Anna Olson Sherman & Reed Funeral Home

Hospital Notes from ST JAMES Tagged Admits and Discharges

Lists recent admissions and discharges at ST JAMES with patient names and addresses. Include: Bobbie Lemelin Frank Stallanson Bobby Redfield Baby Billy Owen and Mrs Catherine Moor admitted. Barbara Bab cock Jay Anderson Mrs Kenneth Paynter infant daughter Tatsuo Tago Al J Karst Mrs Frank Beausaw Batt Peasants discharged. Willard Anderson William Stephens Mrs George O'Brien Mrs Mary Bennett Denis Dowler Mrs W C Townsend and others admitted or discharged.

Bobbie Lemelin North Franklin Frank Stallanson Deer Lodge Bobby Redfield Twin Bridges Billy Owen Columbia Gardens Catherine Moor East LaPlatte Barbara Jean Babcock Silver Bow Homes Jay Anderson Wise River Kenneth Paynter Lowell Tatsuo Tago Three Forks al J. Karst Placer Frank Beausaw South Montana Batt Peasants Walkerville Willard Anderson Anaconda William Douglas Stephens George O’brien Edwards Mary Bennett Denis M. Dowler Lewiston W. C. Townsend

Bennion resigns as Montana taxpayers group secretary

Fred Bennion announces resignation as executive secretary of the Montana Taxpayers association after 13 years to become executive director of the Colorado Public Expenditures Council in Denver. The resignation takes effect September 1. Bennion, a Utah native and former athletics director, has held various Montana and Oregon roles in agricultural extension.

Helena Fred Bennion Montana Taxpayers Association Colorado Public Expenditures Council Denver Bennion Utah Univeriity of Utah University of Pennsylvania Montana State College University of Utah Montana Oregon Bozeman The Taxpayers Association

Kruse Seeks Legal Opinion on Grain Sale Rule

Montana agricultural commissioner Albert H. Kruse said he will ask Attorney General R. V. Bottomly for an opinion on a clash between a state grain sale law and a federal ruling. He argues the federal rule is discriminatory because it does not apply to farm stored grain and notes North Dakota has deemed it unconstitutional.

Helena Montana Albert H. Kruse R. V. Bottomly Kruse North Dakota Department of Agriculture

School Officials Propose School Bus Ownership Reform

Helena June 26. Elizabeth Ireland state superintendent of public schools urged school district ownership of transportation as an economy measure. She said war emergency is nearly over and anticipated bus transport problems would require districts to own buses.

Helena Elizabeth Ireland Miss Ireland

Secondary School Enrollment Drops in Montana

Helena June 26 Montana public school enrollment fell 25 percent in a decade. State superintendent Elizabeth Ireland reported 90,000 students were enrolled in public schools this past year, down from 120,000 in 1936, covering grade and high schools.

Helena Montana Elizabeth Ireland

Grant-Pacific Mining company files articles of incorporation

Helena June 26 The Grant Pacific Mining company of Virginia City filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state's office with authorized capitalization of 2 000 000 Officers listed were Walter H Myers Virginia City John Cloke C L Peterson J W Myers and Bert Haynes all of Butte Builders Products Inc Bozeman also filed articles with 50 000 authorized capitalization listing N J Irvine F Joe Kanta and George E Kanta all of Belgrade as officers

Helena U.P Grant-Pacific Mining Company of Virginia City Secretary of State Walter H. Myers John Cloke C. L. Peterson J. W. Myers Bert Haynes Butte Builders Products, Inc Bozeman N. J. Irvine F. Joe Kanta George E. Kanta Belgrade

Man Killed as Fly Wheel Breaks at Polson Lumber

POLSON June 26 One worker was killed and another injured when a fly wheel broke at Polson Lumber late Wednesday. Lawrence Zimmerman Polson an employee was killed instantly when struck by the wheel and David Pearson another employee suffered scalp wounds described as not serious by mill management.

Polson U.P Polson Lumber Company Lawrence Zimmerman David Pearson

Montana Water Conservation Board to Meet on Dam Project

The Montana Water Conservation board will hold a special session in Helena Friday to discuss completing the Middle Creek dam in Gallatin county. The dam project began in July 1939 and board engineer Fred Buck announced the meeting on Wednesday.

Helena U.P Montana Water Conservation Board Middle Creek Gallatin County Fred Buck

Park Travel Up In Yellowstone Visits Soar

Livingston June 26 Ray Hall of Gardiner reports travel to Yellowstone Park this year up 556.2 percent over 1945. Registrations through June 23 at gateways totaled 149,837 versus 22,834 on the same date in 1945.

Livingston Yellowstone Park Ray Hall Gardiner

Montana unemployment payments surge past year totals

Helena June 26 The Montana unemployment compensation commission said benefit payments for the fiscal year ending June 30 would total 40 times more than the previous period. The commission reported 5 808 366 would be paid out for 1945 46 versus 142 380 in 1944 45, illustrating a sharp rise in benefits.

Helena U.P Montana Unemployment Compensation Commission

Wheeler Asserts He's Red Target

Bozeman reports Senator Burton Wheeler speaking on June 26 as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for his seat. He warned of Communist influence and New York financial interests aiming to defeat him, claiming CIO Political Action Committee threats to purge him. He foresaw a decade of critical history and defended prewar isolationist stance to avoid war. Leif Erickson challenges Wheeler, arguing isolationism.

Bozeman Burton K. Wheeler New York Political Action Committee The America Wheeler Leif Erickson

Dinner Meeting Held by General Motors Quarters Club

Members of the General Motors Quarterly club held a dinner meeting Wednesday at the Finlen hotel. Guests included several city physicians and surgeons. After dining, a moving medicine film traced industrial medicine’s progress from its beginnings to today, introduced by C N Burns of Great Falls.

General Motors Quarterly Club Finlen Hotel C. N. Burns General Motors Great Falls

W B McElhiney Taken by Death

William Bemus McElhiney a Milwaukee railroad conductor died Tuesday night in a local hospital after an illness. He was born in Illinois and moved West as a youth, spending his adult life in railroad service. Survived by wife Frieda Deer Lodge a daughter Betty Kelly Race Track two grandchildren and his parents. Services Friday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev E H Wendland officiating. The family requests no flowers.

Deer Lodge William Bemus McElhiney Milwaukee Railroad McElhiney Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars The Order of Trainmen American Radio Relay League Frieda McElhiney

Found Dead Edward Finisterer in Deer Lodge

Edward Finisterer, longtime Powell County resident born in Canada in 1866, was found dead Tuesday in Lincoln. He lived 40 years in Powell County after moving from Canada, with prior ranching and mining work near Fort Benton. Survived by three brothers and a nephew. services at Immaculate Conception Church Thursday. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery.

Deer Lodge Edward Finisterer Lincoln Finisterer Powell County Canada Fort Benton Philip and Frederick Finn Edwin R. Finisterer Troy N. Y Charles A. Morton Immaculate Conception Church Father Ryan Helmville Hillcrest Cemetery

Moffitt Couple Welcome Daughter in Deer Lodge

Dr. and Mrs. George J. Moffitt are parents of a daughter born Tuesday at St. Joseph hospital. The Moffitts recently moved to Deer Lodge to make their home.

Deer Lodge George J. Moffitt St. Joseph Hospital

Local Briefs From Deer Lodge Hospital Admissions

DEER LODGE June 26 Mrs S J Ryder admitted to hospital Tuesday Frankie Yokel of Garrison patient at the hospital He fell from an automobile and suffered superficial injuries.

Deer Lodge S. J. Ryder Frankie Yokel Garrison

Butte News in Brief highlights many local meetings

Butte circle No. 155 Neighbors of Woodcraft meets at 8. I. O. G. T. hall with Catherine Davies presiding for a memorial service. Various items follow including marriage licenses for Walsh Casick and Delaney Lynch, and other community notices such as drum corps practice for July 4, a Montana Power employee move to Butte, policyholder reminders, and residents traveling or visiting.

Butte Circle No. 155 Woodcraft I. O. G. T. Hall Catherine Davies Elmer Shea District Court Edward P. Walsh Helen Casick Illiam Delaney Louise Lynch Butte Girls Central Drum Corps Boys Central Band Knights of Columbus Hall

Botanists Visit Butte District on Field Trip

Dwight Ripley and Rupert Barnaby, New York and London botanists, toured the Butte area after a brief stay collecting wild flowers and native herbs. They stayed with Mrs. Clara W. Regan, 1924 Sheridan, a noted wildflower expert and garden club member. The visitors gathered specimens for herbaria and museums worldwide. They recently traveled to New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.

Dwight Ripley Rupert Barnaby New York London Montana Butte Clara W. Regan Sheridan New Mexico Colorado Wyoming

Marriage License Granted In Deer Lodge To Hansen And Reagen

A marriage license was issued Tuesday in Deer Lodge to Earl E. Hansen of Deer Lodge and Mary Louise Reagen of Tacoma Washington.

Deer Lodge Earl E. Hansen Mary Louise Reagen Tacoma Wash

U. S. Builders Sought for Bolivar Hospital Project

The Department of Bolivar, Columbia seeks United States firms to design erect and equip a 500 bed hospital with potential expansion to 1000 beds. Estimated cost is 850000 dollars. The project aims at a facility adaptable for future growth.

U. S Department of Bolivar Columbia United States

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