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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

2

Second Flyer Unit Enrolled for Butte Pilot Course

A new civilian pilot training course may start Monday in Butte under the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Dr. George Shue says 15 new students join the Mining city allotment of 30, with the first 15 already in training. Flight instruction will commence at the Butte airport under John Fox, with authorization from Wiley Wright of Seattle. Young men 18 to 26 with some college are urged to contact the Montana School of Mines registrar. the Mining School sponsors the course.

Butte Civil Aeronautics Authority George Shue Shue John Fox Wiley Wright Seattle CAA Montana School of Mines

Kennedy says Washington could be last US war departure from British ports

United States Ambassador Joseph P Kennedy stated that the liner Washington, due to arrive at Galway Ireland on July 4 and depart shortly after, may be the final U S vessel to leave British or Irish ports for the duration of the war.

London Iup United States Joseph P. Kennedy Washington Galway Ireland

Professor Gladys Branegan Named President of Home Economics Group

Dr Gladys Branegan of Montana State College was elevated to president of the American Home Economics Association at the group’s 33rd annual convention in Cleveland. New vice presidents include Jessie Harris Tennessee University Day Monroe U S Bureau of Home Economics Mildred Horton Texas extension service. Dora Lewis New York University recording secretary and Katherine Ansley Illinois University treasurer. Branegan said next year’s convention would be in Chicago or Boston.

Cleveland Gladys Branegan Montana State College American Home Economics Association Jessie W. Harris Tennessee University Day Monroe U. S. Bureau of Home Economics Mildred Horton Texas Extension Service Dora S. Lewis New York University Katherine M. Ansley Illinois University Brangean Chicago Boston

Requiem High Mass for Walter Tierney Held at Conception Church

Walter P Tierney died Sunday in Portland Oregon and had lived in Butte for several years. Requiem high mass was celebrated yesterday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Michael McCormack as celebrant. Interment followed at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Pallbearers included Frank Holland Frank Carkeek Clarence Martin Walter Tierney Thomas McNulty and Samuel Billenbeck. Mrs Kathleen Harris O Keefe led the responses.

Walter P Tierney Immaculate Conception Michael McCormack Kathleen Harris O'Keefe Frank Holland Frank Carkeek Clarence Martin Walter Tierney Thomas McNulty Samuel Billenbeck Mount Moriah Tierney Portland Ore Butte West Iron Street

Death of Sarah Ann Kelly Reported in Missoula

Mrs. Lyman Harley of Butte learned of the death of her sister Mrs. Sarah Ann Kelly aged 67 in Missoula. Kelly had lived in Missoula and Garnet for 38 years.

Lyman Harley Butte Sarah Ann Kelly Missoula Missoula and Garnet

Veterans urged 10 get goo applications for July enrollment

Veterans should visit the Montana state employment service on West Granite Street to obtain their CCC enrollment forms. Enrollment is set for the first week of July at Fort Harrison, with James Mc Cashin guiding efforts to help veterans secure employment.

CCC Montana State Employment Service West Granite Street Fort Harrison James McCashin The Post

Lady Conan Doyle Dies in London

Lady Conan Doyle widow of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes died in London on Thursday. Both were followers of spiritualism and Sir Arthur claimed the dead can communicate with the living and spirits may sometimes materialize. Lady Doyle said she spoke with Sir Arthur since his death on July 7, 1930.

London Lady Conan Doyle Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Lady Doyle

Fire wrecks warehouses and apartments at Tieton

A blaze in Tieton near Yakima damaged two large warehouses an apartment building and a row of cabins. The fire caused about 350000 dollars in damage and left two men injured one critically. A separate note reports Japan shipping 150000000 pounds of tea to the United States over the past decade.

Yakima Wash U.P Tieton Here Japan United States

Rotary Club Refers Amendments As Officers Nominated

The Butte Rotary club under Ben Hardin discussed amendments to by laws governing officer nominations. A committee led by George S. Martin and an amendment by Sam White Jr were referred back for further study. A technicolor clipper airship film was shown as entertainment.

Butte Rotary Club Ben Hardin New Finlen Peter MacDonald George S. Martin Sam White Jr San Francisco Honolulu Hawaii Reuben Hobbs John Miami Fla Rotary T. J. Davis Florida Cuba Butte Davis William Paull Polson

Indiana Democrats choose Schricker standard bearer

Indiana Democrats at the state convention in Indianapolis nominated Lieut. Gov. Henry F. Schricker for governor and renominated United States Senator Sherman Minton. The platform endorsed a third Roosevelt term and McNutt for president, with McNutt supporters gaining key delegation roles. The Indiana delegation to Chicago will hold 28 votes. China tea trade shifts cut U S supply to six percent as India and Asian suppliers rise.

Indianapolis Indiana Henry F. Schricker United States Sherman Minton Roosevelt Paul V. McNutt Frank M. McHale McNutt McNutts Frederick van Nuys Minton McHale Chicago

REA Tentatively Allots Montana Million Dollars

The Rural Electrification Administration announced tentative state allocations of 100 million dollars for 1940 41 to build rural power lines serving up to 300000 customers. Montana receives 1 million with Colorado 2.15 million Nebraska 1.5 million South Dakota 930000 and Wyoming 630000. Administrator Harry Slattery noted a backlog of over 70 million in loan applications. A South African vegetable note appears unrelated.

Washington Rural Electrification Administration Harry Slattery Rea Colorado Montana Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming

Butte Residents Attend Ceremony in Leavenworth

Mrs James Boyle of 724 Maryland avenue left Butte with two daughters a son and granddaughter to attend a vow renewal ceremony in Leavenworth Kansas. Her daughter Sister Mary Bendan of the Sisters of Charity renewed sacred vows. Accompanying Boyle were Miss Mary Boyle Mrs John Kunst son James and granddaughter Doreen Kunst.

James Boyle Maryland Avenue Butte Leavenworth Kan Mary Bendan Sisters of Charity Boyle Mary Boyle John Kunst James Doreen Kunst

Moone's Emerald Oil Ad Claims Skin Relief

An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil for skin issues like pimples rashes and itching with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after 10 days. It directs buyers to Paxson Rockefeller Owsleys Payless Drug Stores or their local druggist to purchase the bottle.

Paxson & Rockefeller Drug Store Payless Drug Store Owsley’s, Inc Moone Ady

Local Shaving and Lotions Price Listing

A fragmented ad list shows multiple consumer items with prices such as Barbasol tubes 50c Molle Tubes 50c Burma Shave 35c Life Buoy 25c Wales Lavender 59e Pond's Complexion 50c Woodbury's 39c La Blache $1 Pivers All Odors 89e Mello Glo Blend 79c.

Burma Wales Lady Esther Pond Woodbury's

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