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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1948

Page

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Butte Woman Die. Possible Hit and Run Under Investigation

Police probe whether Butte resident Mrs Mary Hooper 45 of 216 South Arizona was struck by a hit and run driver after being found injured at the Silver Main intersection. She died Sunday morning after autopsy showed bladder rupture possibly from a blow. She had visited her hospitalized husband and was found lying in the street near the intersection Saturday night. Survived by son Fran and other relatives. native of Wisconsin. had lived in Butte 20 years.

James Hospital Silver Main Rudy E. Gaystovic Mary Hooper Arizona Hooper Henry Daly-Shea Mia, Hooper Wiscan Shelly Shelptee Seattle Daugh Mabel Shelptan Wisconsin Butte Fran

Forester Outlines Yield Plan and Opposition Details

MISSOULA April 18 Forester F D Hanson released a study of the forest service initiatve aimed at sustained yield management. He noted no formal action will be taken until full careful study. Opponents warn the plan could grant a timber monopoly to Nelis Lumber of Lit Manam and seeks to promote forest wealth, employment, and water stability. Hanson cited 170000 acres of Neils company land under plan and sale of about half the timber on Kootenai National Forest to Nelis Lumber under existing national forest policy. He warned saw timber supplies have fallen 44 percent in 38 years and only 10 percent of U S forests remain uncut.

Missoula F. D. Hanson Forest Service Linton Grunty Hanson J. Nelin Lurther Company Lit Manam Kootenai National Forest Nelis Lumber Company Wrual

Hedvig Erickson Dies at Helena After Ill Health

Hedvig Marie Erickson born April 13 1872 in Sweden died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Helena after 15 months of illnesses She married Frank O Erickson in 1887 in Helena and was survived by six sons a daughter seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at the Opp Gonrad Retz chapel with burial in Jefferson City

Helena Hedvig Marie Erickson Wickes Jefferson City Mra Rernading Tompkins Hiawatha Mich Marysville Ericksons Frank Jr Alberh Edwin Robert Erickson Finest Erickson Townsend Harold Erickson Mra. Tompkins Panera Burtal

Gladys Swarthout to Sing Friday in Helena concert

Gladys Swarthout, famed American mezzo soprano, will close the 147-46 community concert season in Helena Friday night. The concert ends the four event series at the Civic Center with a 8:01 p.m. start, featuring opera and concert pieces.

Weulena Gladys Swarthout Helena Cereen Tadto Molotsi Gapthal Civic Center

Funeral services for two Minianans in Lewistown

Lewistown on April 18 obituary notices arrange funeral for two men killed Friday in the Nightall Winne field crash near Stanberry Missouri. John A Miller of Lewistown and his cousin Robert T Miller of Hanover aged 25 are named among the deceased. John, an air forces veteran, worked at the local airport and is survived by his parents, four brothers and a sister. Robert farmed near Hanover and is survived by his widow, two children, three brothers and six sisters.

Lewistown Stanberry John A. Miller Tobert T. Miller Hanover John Velxranme Robert Manover

Berg Re elected School Chairman in Helena District

Dr. David T. Berg was re elected chairman of the board of trustees of Helena district No. 1 at a reorganizing meeting in the administration building. Elmer Ward was elected vice chairman, Virgil Janes joined the board, and Mrs. Irvin Braga was succeeded.

Levy Approved For School District No 7 Voters

Voters in Schoal district No 7 approved a 9 Az-mill special school levy, with 9 mills for elementary and 3 for the high school, raising about 221500 to fund increased staffing and higher operating expenses for new schools. Ed Lackin, board clerk, said.

Schoal Hera Ed Lackin Seid

Milodragovich Named New Ranger for Anaconda District

Elmer E. Liter promotes Milodragovich to staff position in the supervisor's office and transfers him to the Grangeville office in Idaho. Robert Milodragovich of Butte will become district ranger at Anaconda after serving here and elsewhere. Milodragovich and family, including wife and Geraldine, relocate to Grangeville while Patt Milodragovich, a Montana State University student, competes in Miss Montana duties.

Anaconda Elmer BE. Liter Dear Ledge National Forest Superviace Nes Perce National Forest Grangeville Idaho W. . Fry Bulre Deer Lodge National Forest Luer School of Forestry Montana Btate University Missoula Townsend Fain Robert Milodragovich Bulle Patt Montana Slama University Montana Atlantic City Milodragovich Wa Anacon John Forest Service Troy Butte Risto Milo-dragavich Sol Diamond

De Gaulle Calls for General Election Amid French Tensions

De Gaulle urged a general election to empower France to reform its regime and unite the nation. He warned of a world domination threat from Russia and Communists in France and proposed a vast assembly to bolster the RPF. A counter demonstration in Marseille faced steel helmeted guards. Schuman spoke in Poland about Germany and France seeking federated German states as autonomous entities.

Meetinns de Gaulle Russia France RPF Marseille Schuman Poldiers Here Branca Germany

Soviet Zone Ends Industrial Grud in East Germany

Marshal Vessily Sokolovsky, Soviet military governor, ordered the Soviet zone to halt conventional industries for social centers. With 40 percent of industrial production seized by the state, he signaled private enterprise may be allowed to resume. The move aims to counter Bolshevik pessimism and reassure private initiative amid Europe’s economic clash. An editorial in Trigliche Rundschau calls state absorption of private industry into question and condemns opposite readings as propaganda.

Berlin Vessily Sokolovsky Marshal Sokolovsky Germany Sokolovsky Morrow Europe

Ohio River danger now seems past

Ohio River flood threat eased as the river crest near 64.8 feet, about 12 feet above flood stage, with warnings of potential rises in Kentucky and Indiana if heavy rain continues. Scattered showers were forecast, while over 31,000 people along the Ohio valley faced displacement and damage assessments continued.

Cincinnatt Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Mdiana Oho Valley Ohio Valley

Sportsmen Hold Annual Meeting in Deer Lodge

The Powell County Sportsmen held their annual gathering at the city pavilion with ladies as guests. Entertainment featured films of wildlife and scenery, a skiing picture, talks and music, followed by refreshments and dancing. Mick Kendall presided over arrangements.

Deer Lodge Powell County City Mick Kendall Deer Lodge Briffs Breeding Phoenix Ariz Mr. Breeding Los Angeles JC. W. Havilland New York Haviland

Stassen Forecasts Victory In Florida Primary

Former Minnesota governor Harold Stassen, traveling from Miami Beach, predicted he would carry Florida in the GOP presidential primary on May 4. He praised Wisconsin and Nebraska wins and said he would stay in New York until Wednesday before visiting Ohio for four days to press his campaign.

Stassen Florida New York Aner Marold B. Stassen Miami Bunday Minnesota Wisconsin Nebraska Ohio

Marshal Suffered Fractured Leg in Deer Lodge Incident

Deer Lodge April 18. Joe Neville longtime resident and night marshal injured a leg in a Saturday night mishap during a quarrel with several youths. Neville once held deputy position at the state penitentiary.

Deer Lodge Joe Neville Neville Satan

Thomas Astle dies at 77 in Anaconda hospital

Thomas Astle a 77 year old blacksmith died Sunday morning at St Ann hospital after a long illness. He lived at 518 East Commercial and worked at the Anaconda Reduction department foundry. Surviving are his wife three sons and daughters in law, ten brothers and sisters in law and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from Finnigan chapel at 7 to Livingston for a requiem high mass in St Mary church at 9 burial in Calvary cemetery.

Anaconda Thomas Astle St. Ann Hospital Anaconda Reduction Department Livingston Astle Keokuk Town East Commercial Ancient Order of Hibernians Philo Sheridan Club The Blacksmiths’ Union Madge Astle Sid Or. Billings Ohn Astle Robert Astle Amicanda Patrick McCarthy Dorothy Dewing Eileen Astte Ston St. Mary Church Calvary Cemetery Mary Jehireit Livingston, Mont

New Guinea Plane Crash Claims At Least 37 Lives

A transport plane crashed in Northeast New Guinea killing 37 people. The Australian civil aviation department said the victims were New Guinea natives traveling from Lae to Wai Alr Traders, operators of the service, with the crash report received from the Lae area.

New Guinea Bydney Australia Mattkeeff Laenlirstrip New Gunea Civil Aviation Department Lae Wai Um Air New Gulia

Attlee rejects plan to arm Jewish Palestine force

London April 18 Prime Minister Attlee turned down a proposal to legalize and arm a Jewish Palestine force called Haganah. He said Britain would not recognize or furnish offensive weapons to any independent purely Jewish group, deeming it unhelpful to peac e. The stand came in a letter exchange with Professor Brodent sky, head of British Jewish delegates, made public at a board meeting.

Attlee Haganah London Hagatian 8. Brodentsky

Chiang Kai-shek Elected President in China

Chiang Kai-shek was elected China's final constitutional president by a national assembly vote of 2430 to 2a. Chu Cheng, head of the judiciary, was the only other named figure mentioned. Brazil considers plans to bring in 100,000 European refugees and migrants.

Chiang Kai-shek Nanking Chiang Kai. Shek China National Assembly Chiang Chu Cheng Judiaia Yuan Feoupell Namines Brazil

Burmese Forces Lick Communist Rebels in Central Burma

A government communique reported the army fought 300 Communist rebels in a Myingyan district village, killing eight and capturing 260, while sustaining one casualty. The line described insurgent reverses and said Padaung village was burned, claimed as the rebels’ headquarters.

Rangoon Burma Certeal Burma K Lling Myingyan Padaung

No 9 Goes Sour for Gamblers

In Las Vegas two University of Chicago students Albert Hibbs and Otto Walford used a mathematical system to bet roulette. After a rough Saturday they switched from nine to two numbers, profited then faced a run of bad luck as the nine paid out, with bets growing from $2.50 to $27.80 before the wheel again soured. They claimed to still be in profit despite the setback.

Las Vegas Albert Hibbs Ciiltcathe Otto Roy Walford San Diego Calif University of Chicago Lacy Wag Ume Hibbs Walford Reno Tad Luck

Senators Clash Over Aid Plans Amid Defense Funding Debate

Senator O Mahoney criticizes Republican leaders for backtracking on defense spending while acknowledging the need for military funds. He says tax cuts have reduced federal receipts and would fuel inflation unless expenditures are restrained, despite support for the European recovery program.

O'Mahoney

Revolt in Ecuador Said Being Plotted

Washington officials said the State Department received a report of a potential revolution in Ecuador, possibly Sunday or Monday. They also cited reports that Communists in Chile are attempting to trigger a revolution on May 2 in collaboration with other anti government groups. The secretary of state and the U.S. delegation to the Bogota inter-American conference are kept advised amid cautious notes on the Chilean maneuver.

Ecuador Washington Bate Department Bundey Ecua State Department Chile Marshal Bogota Yilloh

Residents Report Rooms Proiled and Robbed

Two residents told police their rooms were entered early Sunday morning and items taken. Mrs Falvi Rodger of 3944 Bast Park reported a small table radio stolen. FR Kalahar of 922 East Broadway said a radio and $13 were missing after a crowbar breach.

Butta Falvi Rodger Bast Park Kalahar East Broadway

Funeral Rites Set for 3ny Christiansen in Anaconda

ANACONDA April 1 The funeral of 3ny Christiansen will be Monday morning. It will leave the home of her son in law and daughter Gary Rettber 164 West Fifth at 9 15 for St Paul church. A Requiem High Mass at 6 30. Burial in Mount Olivet cemetery. The surface at Caplan area 40 feet lower than in the 1 0th Century.

Anaconda Ny Christiansen Gary Rettber St. Paul Church High Imasa Mount Olivet Isavells Neightors Woodcraft Christiansen May Christiansen Albert P. Christiansen Lan Carl Reuber LO West Pith Street

Four Involved In Weekend Street And Road Accidents

Four residents of Butte were injured in auto accidents over the weekend, state highway patrol officers and police reported Sunday night. Jonas Marjazas, 24, of 486 East Broadway treated at St. John hospital in Helena after the car he rode in smashed eight miles south of the Capital City early Sunday morning.

Butle Jonas Marjazas East Broadway St. John Hospital Helena Glrn Laley Poiolnen Black Sinck Butte Lutey St. James Hospital Joe Mooney Terry Tromly J . Twin Bueller South Jackson Montana Satunday Mueller John Kruger

Butte Briefs Highlight Local Meetings And Incidents

A butchered Butte notice compiles a mix of social events and accidents. Neighbors of Woodcraft install officers at Carpenters hall with Mabel Culbertson presiding. Boxers from Eagles lounge meet at the lodge hall. A Butte writers group convenes at the YMCA Tuesday. Local births at Murray and St James hospitals are noted, along with several traffic incidents near Whitehall and in Butte, detailing injuries and hospitalizations, driver charges, and police reports.

Montana Circle Woodcraft Carpenters Hall Mabel Culbertson Butte Writers Group YMCA

National Garden Week Found Here In 24 Years

The Rocky Mountain Garden club notes Garden Week began here in 1922, a year before the national push. Communities nationwide promote gardening with window displays talks school programs park cleanups and home garden exhibits. Homer Metcalf of Montana State College will give a landscape gardening lab at 2 PM in Anaconda Copper Mining Crystal room for members.

Rocky Mountain Garden Club General Federation of Women's Subs Harding Homer Metcalf Montana State College Anaconda Copper Mining Company

Anaconda Deaths Prompt Notices From Local Groups

Funeral notices for Mrs May Christiansen wife of Albert P Christiansen appear to be from Anaconda with services at St Paul church and burial in Mount Olivet. The Astle notice lists Thomas East Commercial Avenue as a Livingston Mont resident with a funeral in Livingston Calvary cemetery and a Finnegan Funeral Home procession.

H. P. Curtis Billings Grand Hotel

Mother of Butte Woman Is Taken

Helena April 16 Mrs Hilda Westland 13 wife of Fred J West land 687 North Ewing and Helena resident since 1996 died Sunday at St Peter hospital where she had been a patient since April 2. Survivors include the widower, three brothers in Sweden, two daughters Mrs K Boulter of Butte and Mrs Paul Colvin of Helena, and two grandchildren Bob and David Boulter of Butte. Funeral services Tuesday at 2:30 pm at Opp Conrad Retz chapel. Burial Forestvale cemetery.

Helena Hilda Westland Fred J. Westland North Ewing St. Peter Hospital Fred Z. Westland Sweden Lowa Butte Paul Colvin Bob David Boulter Opp-Conrad-Retz H.W

Mrs Mattison Claimed by Death in Butte Funeral

The body of Mrs Charles Mattison widow of a well known Butte attorney will arrive Tuesday from Berkeley California where she died Friday after an illness. The Mattison family left Butte in 1923 Mr Mattison died in the 1918 influenza epidemic. Mrs Mattison leaves three children Charles of Hopkinsville Kentucky Willers of Berkeley and Mrs Gam Eubanks of New York City. The funeral will be at Whiles Mineral nome.

Charles Mattison Butte Berkeley Oasif Mattison Charles Hopkinsville Willers Gam Eubanks

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