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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

2

Guernsey Receives Unexpected German Air Raid

A Guernsey Evening Press report from St. Peter Port details a late June German air raid on Guernsey. Three Dornier bombers attacked for about 50 minutes, hitting a quay line of tomato trucks and destroying ships nearby while firing on civilians. Residents describe evacuation, injuries, and shock as they faced the first wartime bombardment.

Guernsey Evening Press ST. Peter Port Island of Guernsey W.P London Guernsey England

Picnic and hospital news headline from Walkerville

Mrs Garfield Davis and infant son return home from St James hospital at 1411 B street Walkerville The Silver Bow temple Pythian Sisters held their annual outdoor fair picnic at Columbia Gardens with many attendees The Busy Bee Girls Garden club met at 424 West Quartz street with activities and refreshments

Garfield Davis B Street Walkerville St. James Hospital Silver Bow Temple Pythian Sisters Columbia Gardens Annie Menhennet Joseph Sanders Percy Clark Willa Rowe Edward Penney Sarah Trevithick Leo Richards Joseph Medvit Florence Gerry Assunta Marchi Susie Pas Busy Bee Girls

Pigeons To Start Race Across Country From Butte Depot

More than 500 homing pigeons will depart from the Northern Pacific depot in Butte at five this morning. Owned by pigeon clubs from Seattle Everett Tacoma and Portland the birds are released to race home with prizes for the first to reach their finish lines. Expected flight time ranges 10 to 11 hours with observers invited to watch as the flock circles south of Butte before climbing for the long crossing.

Butte Northern Pacific West Coast Seattle Everett Tacoma Portland Express W. A. Lewis Railway Express Agency Big Butte South Butte

William Connors Rites Held In Sacred Heart Church

Funeral services for William P. Connors were held yesterday morning at Sacred Heart church with Rev. John Sheehan as celebrant. He died Sunday at his home on East Broadway after 25 years in Butte. burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery.

William P. Connors Sacred Heart Church John Sheehan Holy Cross Cemetery Mr. Connors East Broadway Butte

Scottish inventor Patterson buys air shelter he made

London June 28 William Patterson the Scottish engineer who designed a proven air raid shelter learned he could not buy one for himself. Production was halted after 2 300 000 shelters had been distributed.

London William Patterson

Boy 13 Lost in Hills Is Found Safe

Henry Lappin a 13 year old of 1102 West Galena street was reported missing Thursday while fishing in Wise river country. A search led by Forest Ranger L O Peck and Sheriff Paul Temple found him about 10 am, safe. He said he walked in a circle and slept poorly, then continued until he was found. He caught two fish for his parents and attends Immaculate Conception school.

Henry Lappin West Galena Street Wise River F. Lappin L. O. Peck Paul Temple Dillon Murl Gidel M. H. Gidel West Mercury Street Jack Layne L. M. Layne West Park Street Young Gidel Layne Lappin Butte OCC Immaculate Conception School

Westland into final of Pacific Northwest golf chase

Seattle June 28 defending champion Jack Westland reached the finals of the Pacific Northwest amateur golf championship and will seek a third straight title in a 36 hole match against former champion Harry Givan of Seattle tomorrow.

Seattle Jack Westland Harry Givan

Widener's Eighty Thirty Returns for Brooklyn Handicap

New York June 28. George D. Widener's Eighty Thirty, top East handicap horse this spring, returns to race tomorrow in the $20,000 added Brooklyn handicap at Aqueduct. A planned clash with Challedon will not unfold for the faithful.

New York George D. Widener East Brooklyn Aqueduct Challedon

Five Hurt as Two Cars Collide at City Intersections

Five persons were taken to St. James hospital after a crash at Texas and Grand streets last evening. Drivers were John Calcute and Andrew Simich, with multiple family members in both vehicles, all but one occupant admitted for evaluation before being dismissed.

St. James Hospital Texas Grand Streets John Calcute East Curtis Street Andrew Simich Fast Park Street Calcute Simich Locust Garfield Streets Earl Dean Columbia Gardens Olga Motsch Richardson Street Henry Motsch Murray Hospital Dean Matsch Garfield

JUUUT Leaders Training Starts

A Boy Scout leaders training course opened last night at Camp Lowlands and runs until tomorrow afternoon. Delegates from Butte Anaconda Kalispell Missoula Helena and Great Falls attend with Walter Whidden and Robert Hayes of Portland heading the program. The training aims to boost leader skill and camping access and marks the national council’s first year offering such courses to local councils.

Camp Lowlands North Central Western Montana Silver Bow Butte Anaconda Kalispell Missoula Helena Great Falls Walter Whidden Roberty Hayes Portland

Butte Briefs On Hospital Admissions And Births

Yesterday at St James hospital new admissions included Mrs George Auberton Mrs Fannie Gordon John Drant Mrs Gilbert Nistler John Riehm Raymond P Holland and others Dismissals included Mrs Lawrence Netzner and infant son Mrs Charles Dunn and infant son and Mrs Frank Sweet and infant daughter A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Vivian A Burr and a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Chebul A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Farnum Mayo The notice also reminds policyholders of Mutual Benefit Health and Accident to pay July 1 premium early

John Chebul East Galena Street St. James Hospital George Auberton East Broadway Fannie Gordon Utah John Drant West Silver Gilbert Nistler North Main John Riehm North Washington Raymond P. Holland West Galena Lawrence Netzner Florence Charles Dunn West Copper Frank Sweet H. Des Rosier Whitehall Joseph Lane East Mercury Vivian A. Burr Harrison Avenue Farnum Mayo Twin Bridges Mutual Benefit Health & Accident.association Advy

Fire Extinguished on Upper Spring Hill Camp Grounds

A quarter acre fire on Upper Spring Hill camp grounds near Camp Anaconda was extinguished by Forester Charles Hardy and two CCC workers. District ranger Eric White reported the blaze, likely started by a careless smoker, the second smoker fire of the season, bringing Deer Lodge National Forest total fires to 10 with eight from lightning.

Anaconda Upper Spring Hill Charles Hardy CCC Eric White Deer Lodge National Forest

Runeberg Holds Special Meeting Tonight at Galena Hall

The Order of Runeberg convenes a special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the hall at 627 East Galena street. A class of candidates will be initiated by the women's drill team with Elmer Gustafson, president, presiding.

Order of Runeberg East Galena Street Elmer Gustafson

Merchants Plan Local Food Stamp Program Organizing Meeting

Wholesale and retail food dealers met to outline the food stamp plan and form a committee. A. J. Knievel was named chairman with A. D. Kennedy C. S. Youlden and local merchants to recruit dealers, print pamphlets, and prepare lists for operation expected by late July.

Edwin C. Garwood Helena Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Emmett P. O Brien Thomas Merkle Dan D. Sullivan Harold O’braun A. J. Knievel A. D. Kennedy C. S. Youlden Dan Stefani Charles Amos H. B. Hirsh Frank Reardon B. Hildebrand N. A. Bunch E. L. Seccomb M. R. Leslie J. C. Kartchner Garde Wood

First-aid Teams Prepare for Anaconda Contest Saturday

One hundred twenty trained men will compete in a first-aid contest sponsored by the Anaconda Copper Mining company tomorrow at Washoe park. Twenty teams from Anaconda Reduction works will vie for $1,000 in prizes with six members per team plus seven substitutes. Judges meet at 1:30 p.m. and the event draws officials from Montana and a large spectator crowd. Leo Kelly’s orchestra will perform during the contest.

Anaconda Anaconda Copper Mining Company Anaconda Reduction Works Washoe Park A. C. M. Company Montana Leo Kelly W. E. Mitchell C. A. Lemmon W. J. Needham C. M. Carroll A. C. Eccleston Duncan MacDonald

Pastors narrow decision in Buffalo after 10 rounds

Bob Pastor won a slow 10 round decision over Charley Eagle of Waterbury in Buffalo drawing 4,500 fans. Pastor weighed 190 pounds to Eagles 187 as he chased another shot at world champion Joe Louis.

Bufffalo N. Y Bob Pastor Joe Louis Charley Eagle Waterbury

Lew Jenkins Served Papers in N Y Legal Action

In Ferndale New York on June 28 Lew Jenkins the lightweight champion was served with court papers regarding a civil action alleging his failure to meet obligations. The case centers on a dispute over contract or payment terms with unspecified parties. Jenkins faces a formal legal proceeding linked to the ongoing suit.

Ferndale, N. Y Lew Jenkins

Montana Typographical Union convenes in Anaconda

Anaconda Montana June 28 arrangements for the Montana Typographical Union annual convention have been completed. About 35 delegates are expected to attend with sessions starting at 2 pm in the Mill and Smelter men's hall. John Russell presides and Frank Finnegan is slated to lead.

Anaconda Montana Typographical Union Frank Finnegan John Russell Anaconda Union Finnegan Resolutions Committee Embassy Club Mr. Russell Ed_ Ericksen Charles Shyrock Albert East Dick Henneberry W. O. Ensign Otto Sasman Glenn Squires M. Olson Martin Scanlon Elvin Poe William McKee Ray Ferrell Ray Denton C. B. Shryock Ed Ericksen

Government publicity program reportedly arranged

New York June 28 The Editor and Publisher says aides of President Roosevelt moving in secrecy have proposed a publicity program to begin if war danger increases Lowell Mellett would be director of information under the plan The policy would centralize federal news through one office and curb bureau information The plan would place censorship under Mellett but exclude newspapers and protect press freedom The espionage laws could be used only in exceptional cases A FINN DRUNK BY MEASURE Ian Sillander 20 in Hendon England confessed drunkenness by Finnish standard but the case was dismissed

New York Roosevelt Lowell Mellett Washington Daily News Office of Government Reports Army Navy Armed Service Central Distributing Agency Mellett

Brooklyn Broadway Arena Fight With Young Jack Sharkey

A contracted bout to be staged at the Brooklyn Broadway arena pits Young Jack Sharkey against a rival challenger in an April boxing event. The card aims to draw fan interest and showcase rising talent in the light heavyweight division.

Brooklyn Broadway Arena Jack Sharkey

Serbian Colony Observes Vidov Dan Day

The Serbian colony of Butte and nearby cities will observe Vidov Dan to honor war dead and mark 500 years of Turkish rule. Mass at 10 near the Serbian Orthodox church features Rev Nikolai Dazgich and the Young American Serb choir, with an evening program and performances by local youths.

Butte Europe United States Nikolai Dazgich Donna Lee O'Leary Anaconda

Japan presses East Asia policy through radio address

Tokyo June 29 Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita will address the nation at 2 30 pm on the international situation and Japan position The radio talk replaces a planned Monroe doctrine declaration which the army opposed saying it would tie the empire hands Japan aims to lead East Asia and keep rivals outside the region while stressing friendship with Italy and Germany and non aggravation toward Britain the United States and France China policy targets Chiang Kai Shek and restoration of stable conditions through cooperation with Japan Britain may halt shipments to nationalist China via Burma and Hong Kong but will likely agree later.

H. C. Thompson Tokyo Hachiro Arita Japan East Asia Italy Germany Britain United States France Mitsumasa Yonai Chiang Kai-Shek China Hong Kong

American steamer reported torpedoed but ID doubts linger

A Mackay Radio report claimed an American steamer 500 miles off Ireland was torpedoed, but conflicting identifications raised doubts. The Excalibur said the distressed ship was Edgehill, yet Lloyds lists no Edgehill and notes the Oremar, formerly Edgehill, in Baltimore. The Excalibur also cited a second hit on Empire Toucan. Separately, Tynwald plans work for injured ex servicemen and certain volunteers.

New York Mackey Radio Tonight United States Marine Mackay Excalibur Edgehill Lloyd's Registry

4 H enrollment grows in Powell and Deer Lodge counties

Powell and Deer Lodge counties report 116 boys and girls joined in 14 4-H clubs this first year. Members work on clothing sheep beef swine and poultry projects with six clothing clubs and eight agricultural clubs. A 4-H exhibit is planned for the Junior Fair in Deer Lodge September 14 and 15 with local workers already contributing. County agent F L Niven led the program with community directors.

Deer Lodge Powell F. L. Niven Powell Counties

Unemployment Office Moves to Helena

William Harris Jr. announces the Deer Lodge Montana State Unemployment office will close July 1. Claimants are instructed to contact the Helena office for further service. The Deer Lodge office has operated for three years and was supported by Powell County.

Deer Lodge William Harris Jr Montana State Unemployment Office Helena Powell County

Escaped Prisoners Recalled to Jail in Montana

After a brief period of freedom Arthur Cole and Edwin John Bastian escaped from the Montana state penitentiary last week and were picked up in Polson yesterday and returned to Deer Lodge last night. William Coey and Bill Thompson of the prison staff made the trip to Polson to return the men.

Deer Lodge Arthur Cole Edwin John Bastian Montana State Penitentiary Polson William Coey Bill Thompson

Future Farmers to Return Home from Glacier Park Trip

Future Farmers and their adviser William Anderson with Kitchen Director O H Hartley will return today from an annual fishing and camping trip in Glacier Park. Twenty active and graduate Future Farmers attended this year’s excursion and the group is based in Deer Lodge.

Deer Lodge William Anderson O. H. Hartley Glacier Park

Open Air Band Concert Planned Saturday Evening

Deer Lodge residents will enjoy the first open air band concert of the summer on the courthouse lawn at 7 15 oclock Saturday. The Community band makes its initial appearance directed by Stephen Niblack director of music in the local schools. The volunteer musicians have practiced for several weeks in preparation for the concert series.

Deer Lodge Stephen Niblack

Parole Board Officials Attend Boise Conference

Warden Theodore Bergstrom and Mrs Bergstrom with Emery Reuterdahl and Mrs Reuterdahl of Helena attend the western conference of the Parole and Probation association in Boise Idaho and expect to return within a day or so.

Deer Lodge Theodore Bergstrom Bergstrom Emery Reuterdahl Reuterdahl Helena The Parole and Probation Association Boise Idaho

Edward Pattie Dies After Illness at 58

Edward Pattie 58 a Minnesota native and longtime local miner died yesterday evening in a city hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Pattie of 628 South Main street. His body is at the Day-Shea mortuary with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Edward Pattie Minnesota

Sheriff Writes Script for Graf Spee Battle Film

Dramatist R. C. Sheriff author of Journey's End teams with Lord Strabolgi in London on a film script about the Battle of the River Plate in which the Graf Spee was sunk. He may invite George Bernard Shaw to read it after Shaw praised Journey's End.

Imported Rice Forces Tokyo Gas To Rethink Fuel Use

Tokyo Gas officials learned that imported foreign rice, used to alleviate Japan's rice shortage, demanded 75 percent more fuel for proper cooking than native rice, solving a long standing mystery about rising domestic gas consumption.

Tokyo Gas Company Japan

Action Filed In Court Involving City Collision Case

A suit for 15217 dollars was filed against the city by guardian John T. Goforth for injury to Montana Goforth aged 2 from a May 3 collision involving a city truck driven by George Baynes and a car driven by Margaret Wood at Harvard and Sherman streets. Rose Tate seeks separate maintenance and alimony of 75 dollars monthly from Eugene Tate. Estate matters approved sales: Annie Dotti, administratrix, sold property to Alex Delmoe for 15152.05. Ernest R Brisbin sold to E C Brisbin for 2000. Bond of administratrix in Margaret Sullivan estate raised from 200 to 5000.

Montana Goforth John T. Goforth Margaret Wood George Baynes Harvard Sherman Streets Rose Tate Eugene Tate Chicago Peter G. Dotti T. E. Downey Annie Dotti Alex Delmoe Louis Graham Dan Mooney A. M. Abrahamson Lilly Belle Moore Ernest R. Brisbin E. C. Brisbin Margaret Sullivan George W. Padbury Jr Helena

Japan urges youth to stay in current jobs amid mobility concerns

Japanese officials warn young workers against frequent job changes and encourage career stability. They promote staying with employers to build skills and reduce instability in the labor market.

County budget process begins with department estimates

County departments must report estimated revenues and expenditures for the next fiscal year. Thomas J. Merkle states estimates are due by July 10, Addis A. McGrath will compile and present them by July 20, with a preliminary budget set by July 25. Public inspection runs July 25 to August 7, hearing August 7, and final figures and levy set August 12. Classification of the county to occur in a later, even-numbered year.

Thomas J. Merkle Board of County Commissioners Addis A. McGrath Merkle

Governor Ayers Asked to Speak at Treasure State Celebration

Miles J. O'Connor said Governor Roy E. Ayers, O. S. Warden of Great Falls, and Dr. A. L. Strand of Montana State College would be invited to address All Montana day in Livingston on July 2. about 25 000 people expected for the event and the 15th annual Livingston roundup to follow.

Livingston Montana Treasure State Miles J. O'Connor Roy E. Ayers O. S. Warden Great Falls National Reclamation Association A. L. Strand Bozeman Montana State College O'Connor

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