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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1948

Page

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Spanish War Vet Dies Monday at Fort Harrison

Helena April 12. William Cormier 75 year old Spanish American War veteran from Missoula died Monday morning at Fort Harrison Veterans hospital. He entered the hospital April 1. Cormier served with Montana volunteer rough riders cavalry and belonged to Captain Higgins camp Spanish American War Veterans Missoula. Born Grand Isle Maine Oct 2 1872 he lived in Missoula since 1888. Survivors include widow son Louis Helena daughter Mrs Frank Rieley Missoula grandson William Rieley Missoula and brother Albert C Corntier Keegan Maine.

Helena William Cormier Missoula Fort Harrison Veterans' Hospital Montana Rough Riders Captain Higgins Grand Isle Maine Missawa Louis Frank Rieley Mingsoula William Rieley Albert C. Corntier Keegan

Ray Carter Elected President of Silver Bow Merchants Association

Ray Carter was elected president of the Silver Bow Merchants association food division at a meeting Monday night in the YMCA. Archie Guay was named vice president and Wayne Roberts secretary treasurer. Carter will announce committees for the coming year at the dinner May 10.

Ray Carter Silver Bow Merchants Association YMCA Archie Guay Wayne Roberts

Ex Butte Woman Dies on Coast

Ex Butte resident Laura Collette dies in Seattle after a long illness. Widow of Marion Collette, she moved to Seattle five years ago to live with daughter Mrs C J Murray. Survived by son, and by Mr and Mrs Leslie Collette in Seattle. body to arrive in Butte and funeral to be held at Daly Shea chapel with burial in Mount Moriah.

Laura Collette Butte Seattle Hame C. J. Murray Canada Collette Marion Collette GC. J. Murray Leslie Collette Daly-Shea Mount Moriah Cemetery

Tansil's Condition Improves After Weekend Crisis

John B. Tansil of Billings, a United States district official, showed improvement Monday morning at Murray hospital. Attendants listed his condition as fair by nightfall after a Thursday cerebral event left him extremely critical during the weekend.

John B. Tansil Billings United States Murray Hospital Tansil Butte

Bond Drive Opens Thursday In Montana Campaign

Montana savings bond division state director Arthur Nelson announced the security loan campaign opening Thursday and running through June 30. He said success means added security for individuals who buy bonds, plus national economic stability and reserve purchasing power amid international challenges.

Helena Montana

Rescue Unit Drive Progress in Deer Lodge County

Anaconda April 12 Deer Lodge Rescue Association drive nears halfway, funds from a Saturday dance cover part of the cost to acquire a Army van type truck and trailer for rescue work. The truck is in town and crews will paint it with Deer Lodge Rescue Association. A VFW auxiliary sale and local hall donation supported the fundraiser. The trailer will haul two aluminum pontoon barges bought last summer from Navy surplus.

Anaconda Deer Lodge

Oil Leases Will Be Offered in Helena

Montana land board to offer 2,721 acres for gas and oil exploration leasing in Helena on Tuesday. Tracts include 960 acres between the Cat Bank and Kevin Sunburst fields in Teton and Glacier counties. Spirited bidding expected as parcels from two oil fields are opened to bidders.

Helena Montana Land Board Teton Glacier County

McCain Denies Denver University Chancellor Bid

Dr. James A. McCain president of Montana University in Missoula said on Monday he is not an applicant for the Denver University chancellor position. A Colorado story had listed him among possible contenders, but McCain rejected the report as untrue.

Missoula James A. McCain Montana University Denver University Colorado McCain Denver

Burns Fatal After Oil Fire On Road Work

In Great Falls on April 12 1930 PHK Burns died after his oil saturated clothing ignited from a fire he used to warm himself. The blaze started while Doura 67 a highway commission employee serviced vehicles and wore the oily clothing.

Great Falls Elias Doura Highway Commission Doura

Funeral of Senator Cooper Held Today in Missoula

Funeral services were held today in Missoula for State Senator George R. Cooper of DeBorgia. The Mineral County veteran died Friday night and will be buried at DeBorgia.

Cooper Missoula George R. Cooper DeBorgia Mineral County DeHorgia

Butte Man Injured in Car Accident

Mike Pezel a 50 year old miner of 364 East Galena was found injured and semi conscious after his car swerved between guard posts and plunged 200 feet into a gully on Woodville hill near Menderville. He was taken to St James hospital with a serious back injury and shock.

Mike Pezel East Galena Sheriffs Office St. James Hospital Woodville Menderville Pezet Peerer

School Trustees Conclude Canvass and New Members Elected

At the last board meeting in the school administration building trustees finalized a canvass confirming the election of Walter Oleson and Newell Evans to the board, with Wenzel Brown re-elected. The approved levies and property sales pass, and a special session will organize the board.

Board of Arthur Lehwalder Herb Bretherton Lehwalder Mr. Bretherton Walter Oleson Newell Evans Wenzel Brown McKee Printing Company Butte Wowland Thomas Company John J. Walsh Accountant Company Lowell Johnson Exchange Club

4 H Committee Plans Meeting continued front page notice

4 H committees list chairmen and members across grounds housing sales and calf scramble detailing roles and names. The article then notes Secretary of Agriculture Anderson may resign soon to run for senator from New Mexico after previously announcing candidacy.

J.D. Murphy Larry Smith S. C. Sweet Walter Rapp Grounds G. Traparish Kerry Stafford Hugh Murphy Dale Andrew O. R. Ashford William Hamilton Rupert Kaleer Ed Lowney J. J. Markham Cheorge Russell Garland Schmidt Ben Stranahan Ty Thompson Senate Washington tPj Anderson New Mexico

Deer Lodge Elks Install Officers in Ceremony

Deer Lodge Montana April 12 Officers of the Deer Lodge Order of Elks were formally installed with Grand Lodge and Anaconda Lodge No 238 officiating. The ritual was led by George Hackett and other grand officers. New posts include Ted Mellinger exalted ruler and W M Hobart ruler among others. The lodge plans renovations and a large class of candidates will be initiated soon. The Powell county fair commission will meet to outline plans for the 1948 fair at city hall. A marriage license was issued to Kenneth Eugene Arthur and Dolores Anita Slater of Deer Lodge.

Deer Lodge Deer Lodge Order of Elks Grand Lodge Anaconda Lodge No. 238 George Hackett Frank Glasser Joe Sullivan Dave Dorward Eric Carlson Pete McBride Ted Mellinger Monte Dittman Ed Myrah George Burks, Jr L. J. Burley Curtis Stimson Harry Etfinger John Lacey W. M. Hobart ED. J. Burgan Jodge Powell County Fair Commission Watrry Kenneth Eugene Arthur William Arthur Dolores Anita Slater George Slater

Butte Briefs Chronicle Local Society and Service Notes

Butte notes announce birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Neely of Helena at James hospital. Various meetings scheduled this week include Western Sisters lodge East Butte, AOH ladies auxiliary Hibernian hall Walkerville, Sacajawea council Pocahontas at Carpenters hall with initiation, Butte Writers at YMCA, Philathea club at Mrs Fred Moore’s home, and Boule vard fire department auxiliary dinner at Rocky Mountain cafe Meaderville with 8:20 pm assembly. John Lyon Sullivan re enlists in Navy for three years at age 19, sent to Seattle. Warren Stillings returns from Bitter Root conferences on trails, and timber management officials plan Missoula talks with Kerr delivering new forest equipment.

Boulevard Volunteer Fire Department Rocky Mountain Meaderville Helen Perrick John Lyon Sullivan West Silver Navy A. J. Peurifoy Hutte Sullivan Seattle Fred Mass W. E. Fry Deer Lodge National Forest J. C. Whitham Missoula George G. Kerr Deer Lodge Forest

Management and Labor Honor American Heritage in Mining City

In Butte the Labor Management committee and local unions joined to mark a special observance week. The event featured screenings of Land of Liberty in city auditoriums after a tech glitch delayed a Fox theater showing, with many citizens attending the 3:30 p.m. Crystal room screening. Oscar Hills spoke to Anaconda Copper Mining workers, while Mine Manager H J Rahilly and Neal Shea addressed union members. brief radio addresses aired on KXLP.

Protectionists Labor Management Committee Fox Theater Crystal Room A. C. M. Employes’ Club E. S. McGlone Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte H. J. Rahilly Oscar Hills Butte Miners Union No. 1 Neal Shea Bulle Miners Union W. J. McMahon KXLP Mr. Shea H. JJ. Rahilly John R. Crawford John '. Corette, Jr James F. O’brien R. D. Callahan The

Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Officer Nominations

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the new clubrooms on East Broadway. Nomination of officers for the ensuing year will be held and a new class of candidates will be installed. The executive board will meet at 7:30.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary

Mrs Wallace Dies In Des Moines At 80 Years

Mrs May Wallace mother of Henry A. Wallace died Monday in Des Moines at age eighty. The news came as Henry A. Wallace, third party presidential candidate, was summoned along with his sister Mrs Annabelle McClay of Birmingham Michigan who was also notified Sunday.

Des Moines Iowa U.P May Wallace Henry A. Wallace Wallace Annabelle McClay Birmingham Mich

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List Names

A hospital notes page lists admissions and discharges including Fred Decker and Floyd Howe in Helena and Sharon Hanley in Gallatin, with other patients and dismissals such as Ruth Wearne and Mrs Norbert Junker. Addresses and full names appear for numerous patients across multiple cities and streets.

Murray Fred Decker Utah Floyd Howe Helena Sharon Hanley Gallatin Effie Larson Harrison Charles Black East Second Tony Martin HI B Black Ruth Wearne North Emmett Clelia Gipp Dunn

Minstrel Show at Club Tonight

Members of the A. C. M. Employes club present a minstrel production in the Crystal room at 8 30 Tuesday directed by Ann Lynch with 17 youthful performers including Joan Lynch Carol Davies Margie Lee Collins Bonnie Lohman Nita Bond Gloria Davies Marlene McEwen Mary Lou Burgess Joan Arrigoni Barbara Lawrence Margie Lynch Lucille Hunt Sylvia McEwen Barbara Fitz Shirley Richards and Allie Mae Stevenson Dorothy Foley accompanies. Postwar government demands for petroleum products exceed prewar levels.

A. C. M. Employes Club Crystal Room Ann Lynch Joan Lynch Carol Davies Margie Lee Collins Bonnie Lohman

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