Faubus win sparks fears of segregation and federal defiance
The Arkansas election of Orval Faubus alarms progressives, predicting renewed racial hatred, possible state defiance of federal law, and shifts in Democratic leadership. The piece notes limited Montana impact, critiques labor influence, and ends with a satirical ode and assorted jokes.
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Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Montana
Great Falls
Marian Anderson
Faubus
United States
Deep South
Adlai Stevenson
Jack Kennedy
Democratic Party
Williams and Co
Stevenson
Kennedy
Maynor
Jimmy Hoffa
Lighter Side of Small Town Paper Puzzles Staff Struggles
The Star Valley Independent comically laments weekly publishing woes in a small Wyoming town. Editors gripe that jokes trigger claims of silliness or seriousness while balancing office work and hunting for news and reader contributions. A wry note ends as the staffer is interrupted by a personnel manager.
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Star Valley
Afton
Wyo
Independent
Cause Over Death Listed In Estate Claims
Ann Poitra files for letters of administration for Joseph Poitra murdered near Power on March 21, 1957. Poitra’s estate, valued around 50 000 dollars, lists a claim against Toralf Tokerud who was acquitted of manslaughter in Chateau District Court. Poitra’s claim arises from a shotgun discharge during an investigation of alleged chicken theft at Tokerud’s ranch. John M. McCarvel represents Ann Poitra.
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Ann Poitra
Joseph Poitra
Toralf Tokerud
Tokerud
Power
Chateau
Poitra
John M. McCarvel
Sabbath Services at Masonic Temple
Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath School begins at 9 45 a m and church service at 11 a m. Visitors are welcome to the services held at the Masonic Temple next to Obernolte Furniture.
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Seventh-day Adventist Church
Masonic Temple
Obernolte Furniture
Sunday church schedule for Trinity Lutheran and Bethany Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran posts 8:45 organ and chimes meditations led by Mrs. Vernon Scott and 9:00 morning worship with nursery and music. no August Sunday School. Circles of the Ladies Aid meet Aug 20 with Priscilla Esther at 2:30 and Dorcas at 8:00 at Mrs Meadows home. Bethany Lutheran offers 8:45 service by Mrs Glenn Hansen with special music. no summer Sunday School. Coffee hour at 10:30 plus farewell program for Intern and Mrs Johnson and son. Pastor A Bernard Gravdal and Intern c Richard Johnson sign the notices.
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Trinity Lutheran
Vernon Scott
KXLK
KMON
Ladies Aid
Priscilla Esther
Mesdames Edwin Anderson
Lee Brown
Amunda Larson
Dorcas
Fred Meadows
Mesdames Reiner
Tena Johnson
Bethany Lutheran
Glenn Hansen
St Stephen's Church Sunday Service and Activities
St Stephen's Church hosts Sunday service and sermon at 1 am. Thursday choir practice at p.m. Confirmation instruction at 4 00 p.m. on Thursday. Arthur R. Green, Vicar.
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ST. Stephen's Church
Arthur R. Green
Dutton and Brady Methodist Churches List Services
Dutton Sunday August 17 at 10:00 a.m. worship with Dr. Walter G. Spaulding preaching. Brady No service at 11:30 a.m. due to Rev. Nowlen on vacation. Brady Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday August 20 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Charles Nowlen Jr., Pastor.
Glacier Park Visits and Local Gatherings Reported
Mrs. Jean Stromswold and her daughter Janie joined Mrs. Larson and Kathleen Stokes for a Friday and Saturday trip in Glacier Park. Mrs. J A Swanson, Nettie McDonald and Julia Monkman attended a Methodist Training camp on Flathead Lake last week. Mr and Mrs John Williams of Sidney visited the Stromswolds on Sunday.
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Jean Stromswold
Janie
Larson
Kathleen Stokes
Glacier Park
J. A. Swanson
Nettie McDonald
Julia Monkman
Flathead Lake
John Williams
Sidney
Bob Stromswold
Local families share news from Conrad to Fort Benton
Mr and Mrs Bob Brownell attended a family picnic at the Ericksons in Conrad. Verne Linquist and Bill Moser were in Great Falls. Dell Ball and family spent the weekend in Craig. Adolph Moser hosted Sunday dinner for the Mosers. Charles Fields wrote from Gillette Wyoming greeting Nick Reese formerly of Pendroy. T A Cornett attended the Edith Her burrow Paris Everson wedding at the Christian Church in Fort Benton. Everson is Cornett's granddaughter. Vernon Sylvester visits Ira Ritenour family. Alice Brownell returns from six week Hawaii trip studying Chinese literature and Pacific foods under a Japanese instructor. Carl Jensen returns from a month in South Dakota with Jess Jensen and family. Recent guests at Paul Briggs home were Mr and another unnamed guest.
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Bob Brownell
Lloyd Erickson
Conrad
Verne Linquist
Bill Moser
Great Falls
Dell Ball
Craig
Adolph Moser
Charles Fields
Gillette
Wyo
Nick Reese
Pendroy
T. A. Cornett
Edith Herburrow
Paris Everson
Christian Church
Fort Benton
Everson
Dalberg and Stafford Families Visit Montana Guests
Mrs. David Dalberg and the Swan Dalberg family of Minnesota join Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stafford and family from Billings. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thronson of Great Falls staying with Mr. and Mrs. Walt Halvorson.
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David Dalberg
Swan Dalberg
Minnesota
Jerry Stafford
Billings
Charles Thronson
Great Falls
Walt Halvorson
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Choteau Montana
Cra
Jere Coffey
Teton County
Canada
Elmer Erickson
Strange Bedfellows
Bult
Main Street
Fairfield
Choteau
Dutton Lutheran Parish
Dutton and Brady Methodist Churches
J. R. Crabtree, D. D
Pairfield
Russell
Enuction Lumber Company “the Home Concern
Choteau, Montano
Miss Brownell
Foods of the
Pacific
Carl Jensen
South Dakota
Jess
Paul Briggs
Mr. and
Harold Hinman
Harvester
Andy
Texaco Tips
BY Floyd
Deke
Pall Agh
Chateau Texaco Service
River Bridge
International
Farmall
Bighh
N& H
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company
The
Hartford Fireleurance Company
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