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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

5

McGregor Campaign Tour Heads Toward July Nomination

Dr. Harry McGregor of Great Falls campaigns for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, citing highway service and party leadership. He toured Butte and many areas, promotes favorable crop prospects and range conditions, and plans to attend the Chicago convention before Montana polls open July 16.

Harry McGregor Great Falls Butte Dr. McGregor Montana Highway Commission Montana Burton K. Wheeler Philadelphia McGregor Medical Clinic Chicago

Deer Sighted By Nearby Residents In Butchertown

Two adventurous deer were seen by residents north of Walkerville yesterday morning around 10 30 as they trotted along Bremen gulch hillside. Eva Hover and Mrs O M Hudson tried to photograph the reddish brown deer on a hill but the pair fled westward before a shot. The animals paused briefly about 100 yards from the Hudson home.

Butchertown Walkerville Bremen Gulch Eva Hover 0. M. Hudson Hudson

Camp Ord C. M. T. C. Course Applications Open

Men aged 25 to 50 may apply at Louis P. Sanders Montana civilian aide for the Business and Professional Men's C. M. T. C. at Camp Ord near Monterey California. Montana has a 15 man quota. Course runs July 2 to 31 with age adjusted content and no citizenship class. Applicants must apply today or Monday.

Camp Ord Louis P. Sanders Montana Sanders Camp Ord

Delegates Return From Shrine Imperial Council Session

Bagdad Shrine delegates C. M. DesChene and A. R. Sims attended the Imperial Council session in Memphis Tennessee June 10 to 13 returning home Thursday. DesChene traveled by car with his mother while Sims rode by rail with his wife. The pair visited Southern cities and fairs in New York San Francisco and Washington DC before returning. DesChene estimated about 75 000 Shriners attended the session with 44 temples represented in the opening parade and over 100 musical groups. Rain in California was noted by older Shriners and the final day rain forced cancellation of the closing electrical pageant.

C. M. DesChene A. R. Sims Bagdad Shrine Imperial Council Memphis Tenn Mr. DesChene Mr. Sims New York Washington, D. C

Dedication of Gold Hill Lutheran Church Planned

The Rt. Rev. A. M. Skinlov of Spokane will deliver the dedicatory sermon at Gold Hill Lutheran Church on Sunday July 14 at 10:30 AM. The service includes choral selections, an organist, and a 3 PM Faith in Action service led by Rev. Jacobson.

A. M. Skinlov Spokane Rocky Mountain District Norwegian Lutheran Church of America Gold Hill Lutheran Church Theodore P. Neste Skinley E. R. Jacobson Missoula Leonard Thompson Dillon F. Warren Strain Columbine Division Rocky Mountain Garden Club Neste

County creates herd district near Ottawa and Massachusetts streets

The board of county commissioners established a herd district about six square miles around Ottawa and Massachusetts streets. It will operate from March 1 to November 1 annually. The district was formed by majority property owner support with no protests at the meeting.

Board of County Commissioners Ottawa and Massachusetts Streets

Disturbance Case Set For Monday In Utah Avenue Incident

Walter O Fallon is charged with disturbance in a case filed yesterday in Justice of the Peace Rudolf J Kline's court. He allegedly prowled around the 1900 block on Utah avenue and peeped into homes on June 22 frightening residents. The judge set 10 o'clock Monday for plea entry with bond at $100. He was returned to the county jail in lieu of bond.

Walter O'Fallon Justice of the Peace Rudolph J. Kline Utah Avenue

Carmichael Donald J. Carmichael Dies After Illness

Donald J. Carmichael of 321 South Washington street died in a local hospital after a lingering illness. His body was taken to White's funeral home. Time and place of services to be announced.

Edward Pattie Dies. Miner at Belmont

Edward Pattie aged 64 a Minnesota native and longtime Belmont mine worker died last evening at a local hospital. The remains are at the Daly-Shea mortuary with funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Pattie Edward Pattie Minnesota Belmont Daly-Shea

J. C. Penney Opens Enlarged Butte Store With Modern Design

J. C. Penney's enlarged store at Park and Dakota streets in Butte formally opened after major remodeling. The doubled floor space houses expanded departments from women’s wear to men’s suits, a new second floor, a basement for home goods, and a forthcoming third floor toy department. New air conditioning, lighting, and elevator systems enhance shopper comfort as managers praise community support and plan further expansion.

J. C. Penney Park and Dakota Streets Butte E. L. Samsel Park Street Dakota Street Nation Samsel Granger Max Apostle Clayton Western Plumbing and Electric Sullivan Sheet Metal Company Pete Rafferty

Montana likely to be asked to help care for refugee children

Helena June 28 Administr ator Brandford of the state public welfare department said Montana would likely be asked to aid in caring for refugee children from war torn Europe. A national move seeks to bring children to the United States and Miss Katharine F Lenroot of the Children's Bureau advised delaying placements until further notice. Brandford said Montana would await more information and noted some children could be sent to Montana, likely outside eastern population centers.

Helena Brandford State Public Welfare Department Montana Europe United States Katharine F. Lenroot U.S United States Committee Children's Bureau Eastern Seaboard

Federation of Labor Supports 3 Percent Levy for Montana U

Miles City June 28 Local labor groups will review repeal or reform of the Montana primary election law and present findings to the next Legislature. The Montana Federation of Labor backed a 3% military levy proposal for the University of Montana and approved an $850,000 bond issue for University buildings in Bozeman. They also urged a highway speed limit for trucks and amendments to the unemployment compensation act while opposing labor prosecutions under anti trust laws and seeking to minimize jurisdictional disputes.

Miles City Montana Federation of Labor University of Montana State College Bozeman

New Federal Revenue Act Boosts Liquor Taxes

Helena June 28 The new federal revenue act effective July 1 raises liquor levies by 20 cents a quart and wine by 10 cents a gallon. Beer tax climbs from 5 to 6 dollars per barrel. Private outlets may absorb or pass on the rise. state stores will add the tax to bottled goods.

Helena L. M. A. Wass State Liquor Board Wass

Marriage Licenses Issued in Butte and Nearby Areas

Yesterday marriage licenses were issued to Henry Edward Spencer 31 and Margaret Mae Keiley 24 both of Butte Ernest M Harkin 21 and Ursula M Chapman 24 both of Butte Michael Poli 23 Anaconda and Helen Peel 23 Butte Theodore J Maki 31 and Ellen Immonen 26 both of Butte

Henry Edward Spencer Margaret Mae Keiley Butte Ernest M. Harkin Ursula M. Chapman Michael Poli Anaconda Helen Peel Theodore J. Maki Ellen Immonen

Shriners Cancel Calgary Ceremonial Amid War Tensions

The international Shriner ceremonial planned for July 8 and 9 in Calgary is canceled due to war conditions and intensified Canadian war efforts. Over 2,500 Shriners and guests were expected, with Northwestern temples preparing to participate. Local leaders note the decision as prudent amid the stress and global events.

Canada Shriners Calgary Butte John F. Lindland Bagdad Temple S. B. Chamberlain al Azhar Temple Northwestern el Katif Spokane Algeria Helena al Bedoo Billings Kalif Sheridan Wyo Bagdad Wa-Wa Regina Sask al Azhar Lindland United States Canada Temple

Forest Fire Lookout Network Expanded This Season

The forest service will increase fire protection with four additional lookout stations on July 1. Highland Peak Thunder Bolt Mountain Emerine and Black Pine will join existing posts at Cable Mountain and Haystack Mountain. Officials credit careful public behavior and warn of rising fire danger as travel through forests grows.

Joy Forest Highland Peak Butte Deer Lodge Forest Thunderbolt Mountain Boulder Emerine Black Pine Philipsburg Cable Mountain Anaconda Haystack Mountain Deer Lodge

Butte Rotarians Attend Charter Rites in Polson

A Butte Rotary delegation traveled to Polson for the charter ceremony of Montana's baby Rotary club sponsored by Kalispell. Speaker was T. J. Davis a former district governor returning from Havana. Attendees included George N. Short Harry Boulter Walter T. Scott W. R. Youlder Mrs. Courtney Proffitt and Miss Margaret Melby. The new club fields 16 charter members. Dan Korn of Kalispell represented Rotary International.

Butte Auto Polson Montana Baby Rotary Club T. J. Davis Rotary Rotary International Havana Cuba George N. Short Harry Boulter Walter T. Scott W. R. Youlder Courtney Proffitt Margaret Melby

Druggists Told Of State Law Change In Montana

Butte pharmacists were informed by J A Riedel of the Montana State Board of Pharmacy that effective July 1 drug sales to the public will require a physician dentist or veterinarian prescription for drugs listed as dangerous hypnotic or habit forming These include aconitopyrine barbituric acid benzodine phenacetin sulfanilamide and sulfapyridine The action follows a request from the State Board of Health and the Montana Medical Association and aligns Montana with the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to prevent self medication The Rocky Mountain Druggist noted the new restrictions reflect the federal ban on sale of dangerous drugs without prescriptions to safeguard public health

Butte J. A. Riedel Boulder Montana State Board of Pharmacy State Board of Health Montana Medical Association Montana Federal Food and Drug Administration Rocky Mountain Drugeist Denver

West China University Chancellor to Speak to Methodists

Dr. Joseph Beech chancellor of West China Union university Chengtu China will address the Methodists of Butte at Mountain View church Sunday 11 am after speaking to the Helena conference Saturday. He received China national government honors for his 35 years building West China Union into a major educational center now hosting many colleges displaced by the Japanese invasion.

West China University Joseph Beech West China Union University Chengtu China Helena Methodists of Butte Mountain View National Government of Ministry of Education National Yuan Beech John Dewey Columbia University New China

Rocket struck car. Rock Island victim identified

In Willard Kansas a Rocket stream liner train struck a car at a grade crossing, killing A. J. Tibbett of Haigler Nebraska. The car was pushed about a half mile. Tibbett had been visiting a son in Dover Kansas.

Willard Kan Rock Island Railroad A. J. Tibbett Haigler Neb Tibbett Dover

Unverified Biotech Claims Stir Public Health Debate

Officials warn that certain new treatments remain untested in vivo and could pose risks if used without supervision. Researchers urge caution until thorough biological testing confirms safety and efficacy.

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