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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

2

Montana hearing on Mountain States telephone rate hikes

The Montana board of railroad and public service commissioners will hold a public hearing in Helena on Monday at 10 a.m. to consider Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph rate increase requests. Governor Bonner criticized the proposal, calling it a gift from Montana residents, while the company argues current rates are insufficient for a proper return.

Helena U.P Montana Board of Railroad and Public Service Commissioners Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company John W. Bonner Bonner Montana Mountain States Company House State Capitol

Vocational Education Meet Opens in Helena Today

Helena June 4. Superintendent Mary M. Condon will outline Montana's vocational education goals at the opening conference. The session marks the start of a four day meeting with about 200 teachers from across the state attending in Helena.

Helena U.p)—Superintendent of Public Instruction Mary M. Condon Montana Miss Condon Public Instruction Office

Trial to Continue for Porter in Jury Corruption Case

In Helena on June 4 the Roger Porter trial on charges that he attempted to corrupt a member of the Lewis and Clark county grand jury is scheduled to continue at 10 o'clock Monday morning. The trial opened a week ago Monday.

Helena Roger Porter Lewis and Clark County Grand Jury

Copper and Gold Found Alongside Iron Ore on Hainan Island

China reports that Hainan island hosts significant iron ore deposits plus notable copper, with smaller quantities of gold, silver, tin, lead and zinc. Authorities assess mineral prospects and potential mine development in the area.

China Hainan Island

Montana Methodist Conference to Convene in Livingston

More than 200 delegates will attend the 73rd Montana Methodist church conference in Livingston from Wednesday through Sunday. Bishop Glenn Randall Phillips of Denver will preside over the gathering of Montana Methodist ministers with one lay delegate from each pastorate. Speakers include Halsey E. Dewey of Bengal India Ezra M. Cox Roger E. Ortmayer and Dr. Walter L. Brean. District superintendents are Reuben Dutton of Billings and J Homer Magee of Kalispell.

Livingston Montana Methodist Church Glenn Randall Phillips Denver Montana Halsey E. Dewey Bengal India Ezra M. Cox Home Missions Roger E. Ortmayer The National Church Magazine Walter L. Brean Reuben Dutton Billings J. Homer Magee Kalispell

Major Kuenning Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Helena dispatch reports Arnold C. Kuenning deputy group commander of the 9095th volunteer air reserve group promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U S Air Force Reserve. He previously flew 29 missions with the 8th Air Force and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with oak leaf clusters. Col Kuenning and family reside at 613 South Rodney. he is a Taylor Tipling Co special agent.

Helena Arnold C. Kuenning 9095Th Volunteer Air Reserve Group United States Air Forces Reserve I. W. Eveland Kuenning Detroit 8Th Air Force J. K. Lacey 94Th Combat Wing Col Montana South Rodney Taylor-Tipling Company

Butte Students Honored With Awards at Bozeman

Butte honors at Montana State College women's day include Laist award winner Clara May Quinnell of Butte for greatest contribution, Beatrice Freeman Davis 50-year service award, and student cup for highest scholastic honors. Janice Fenske of Savage to deliver 1955 address. Helen Talcott Currier speaker, MSC 1945 graduate teaching in Greece. Officers for Mortar Board announced: Lanice Roser president, Ruth Samuelson vice president, Louise Carle secretary, Rachel Weinberg treasurer, Mary Blank editor, Greta Gay historian, Sally Fletcher social chair.

Bozeman Janice Fenske Savage Montana State College Clara May Quinnell Butte Laist Beatrice Freeman Davis Associated Women Students Helen Talcott Currier Livingston MSC Greece Mortar Board Lanice Roser Conrad Ruth Samuelson Glendive Louise Carle Rachel Weinberg Hardin Mary Blank Great Falls Greta Gay Sally Fletcher Billings

Filings Entered for Public Offices in Montana Primaries

BILLINGS and MISSOULA June 4 Filings are underway for major party nominations. George R. Pierce seeks GOP renomination for Yellowstone County state representative, joined by J M Schiltz C B Peters R L Lorenz W L Chamberlain and R H Gebhardt. Democratic hopefuls include C F Benson J E Winsley Nick Maltese E G Osness and C A Banderob. In Missoula County Republican candidate is Mrs Dallas J Reed, former Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers president, secretary of Montana chapter of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults, and health planning committee member.

Billings George R. Pierce Yellowstone County GOP J. M. Schiltz C. B. Peters R. L. Lorenz W. L. Chamberlain R. H. Gebhardt C. F. Benson J. E. Winsley Nick Maltese E. G. Osness C. A. Banderob Missoula Dallas J. Reed Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers Missoula County Montana National Society For Crippled Children and Adults John W. Bonner Conference On Children and Youth

Bids to open for Custer battlefield museum project

Yellowstone Park reports Park Superintendent Edmund B. Rogers said bids on a museum and administration building at the Custer Battlefield National Monument will be opened Monday at his Mammoth office.

Yellowstone Park Edmund B. Rogers Custer Battlefield National Monument Mammouth

Scientists plan gyro-stabilized sphere heat study

Scientists intend to measure heat radiated by the sun earth and space using a gyro-stabilized sphere launched by rocket. The device will be ejected on ascent traveling about 1800 miles per hour.

Sun Earth Space

Special Typing Classes For 6th Grade Up Enrol Now

A special typing course for children from the 6th grade up is offered with morning or afternoon sessions. Enrol now to secure a spot in this focused program.

Edward Cook Enters Montana Congress Race

Edward G. Cook a 34 year old Missoula resident and former lieutenant colonel in World War II announced as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the district in the July 18 primary. He spoke from Chicago where he pursues a PhD in international relations and plans to campaign in Montana beginning July 1. He urged a ballot line calling for saving American lives freedom and peace and pledged strong leadership in foreign and military policy.

Missoula Edward G. Cook Congress Cook Chicago University of Chicago Montana Secretary of State

Jenkins Funeral to Be Held in Minneapolis

Mrs Elwood O Jenkins wife of the vice president of the First Bank Stock corporation of Minneapolis died Saturday of a heart attack at about 55 while cruising on Lake Minnetonka. She was native to Minneapolis and survived by her husband and son Donald of Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning with burial in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Elwood O. Jenkins First Bank Stock Corporation of Jenkins Lake Minnetonka Mr. Jenkins Edina Elizabeth Ryan Montana First National Bank of Great Falls Midland National Bank of Billings Donald

Taipei Struck Heavily by Chinese Nationalists Guns

Nationalist artillery on Kingmen island bombarded Communist positions around Taipei island, causing heavy casualties. Nationalist officials reported large Communist junks near Chuanchow bay, 10 miles northeast of Amoy, possibly preparing an assault on Kingmen as Communists mass troops and invasion craft along the east China coast opposite Formosa.

Taipei Formosa Kingmen Island Amoy Taipei Island Chuanchow Bay Kingmen East China

Lava Flows From Volcano Threaten Kona Ranch

A fast moving lava stream from a volcano threatens ranch lands eight miles inland with lava racing at 20 to 40 mph in places. About 100 residents fled the Kona coast as two lava streams entered the sea creating steam plumes.

Hilo Finch Hawaii Kona

Dillon Enforces New Parking Law in Business District

Dillon Chief Dan Mooney announced enforcement of a new parking law. Idaho street between Glendale and Sebree will have a 30 minute limit while other streets allow two hours. Signs are ordered to inform motorists. Parking outside the business section remains 36 hours.

War Mothers elect Helena president in Montana meeting

Ethel Fosse of Billings was elected president of the Montana American War Mothers. Elected officers include Vice President Anna Wood of Helena Secretary Hattie Forest of Bridger Treasurer Lillian Jensen of Helena and Chaplain Ella Hinrichs of Bridger with the meeting held in Helena on June 4.

Helena Ethel Fosse Billings Montana

Deer Lodge News Brings Frances Hale Jerabek Correspondent

Frances Hale Jerabek serves as correspondent for Deer Lodge News with staff contact options listed. Circulation inquiries directed to the paper’s general phone line.

Frances Hale Jerabek

City Council to Discuss Daylight Saving Time

Deer Lodge residents urged to attend Monday night council session to voice views on adopting daylight saving time for the summer months. Those unable to attend may inform their alderman of their opinion.

Deer Lodge

Legion Auxiliary Meets Wednesday in Deer Lodge

The American Legion auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 8 pm in Mrs. E. H. Foster’s Rebworth apartments. Election and installation of officers will be the business. All members are invited. Mrs. Bayard Moore will preside.

Coles Return From Three-Week Northwest Motor Trip

Coles return to Deer Lodge after a three week motor trip through Washington and Oregon. Mr and Mrs A E Cole visited son Grant in Pascoe and son Nelson in St Helens. They traveled through Portland Vancouver and along the north side of the Columbia River.

Deer Lodge A. E. Cole Washington Oregon Grant Pascoe Nelson St. Helens Ore Portland Vancouver Columbia River

Weekend Guests Stay With Nell Reid In Deer Lodge

Mrs. Nell Reid hosted a weekend gathering in Deer Lodge with Mr. and Mrs. Myron Schurtz of Harlowton and Mrs. Mildred Douglas of Missoula as guests for a Saturday and Sunday visit in the city.

Deer Lodge Nell Reid Myron Schurtz Harlowton Mildred Douglas Missoula

Elks Stag Night Planned in Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge reports Elks lodge hosts a stag night with refreshments on Wednesday at 10 o'clock. All members are invited to attend.

Deer Lodge the Elks

Costa Rica Recovers Relics Stolen From Cartago Basilica

Costa Rica announces the recovery of the golden mantle and jewels stolen May 12 from the Virgin of the Angels at Cartago Basilica. Maj. Jorge Pacheco reports thieves arrested near Cartago, with the seven inch patron saint statue found May 20 in the basilica roof pulpit. The value of the jewels ranges from 150000 to 1000000 dollars.

San Jose Costa Rica Jorge Pacheco Cartago Pacheco

Water chestnut growth hinders stream navigation

Thick growths of water chestnut clog waterways, slowing boat passage and raising navigation challenges for local travelers and rivermen along the stream.

Nettie Garrison Taken by Death

Mrs. Nettie Hand Garrison widow of J B Garrison died in Pasadena California following an extended illness. She taught in numerous schools before retiring to Butte and later assisted her husband as bookkeeper. Survived by adopted children and siblings with services in Butte to be announced.

Nettie Hand Garrison J. B. Garrison Melrose Pasadena Calif Garrison Butte White Horace Maggie Hand Wise River Hoffman Glen Beaverhead County Junction City Ore Bellingham Normal College Bellingham Wash Montana State Normal College Dillon Billings Ogden Utah Montana State University Missoula Dillon College Madison County Farmers Union Trading Company Co-Operative Emerson School Butte Grace-Silver Bow Bernard Garrison R. K. Hand Helena John Hand Argenta Lars Kalsta Susan Hand William F. Garrison James Garrison Clayton Harris Miss Hand

Injured jockey dies after Delaware Park fall

Jockey Richard Roselle aged 22 died at a Delaware hospital following injuries from a fall at Delaware Park race track on Friday. The incident occurred during racing in Wilmington and Ro zelle succumbed Sunday night to his injuries.

Wilmington Del U.R Richard Dick) Rozelle Delaware Hospital Delaware Park Race Track

State Folk Dance Unit Formed at Great Falls

Montana Folk Dance federation formed in Great Falls with Kenneth Fowell elected executive secretary. Callers association created. board includes Lex Templin and others. Festivals scheduled in Great Falls and Butte. invitation extended to clubs and individual dancers. Delegates oppose competitive folk dancing contests.

Great Falls Montana Folk Dance Federation Kenneth Fowell Fowell Lex Templin Butte George St. George John Daley Cut Bank J. N. Murdoch Lethbridge Harold Christiansen Kalispell Ralph Lloyd Art Moore Callers Association

Police Probe Beating Of Woman In Butte Home

Mrs. F. R. Orcutt, 34, of 17 West Granite, was found beaten in bed late Sunday and taken to St. James hospital with a broken left arm and a deep head cut. Police said she was struck with a chair and a bottle. neighbors alerted officers Earl Holman and Cyril Kohn to the disturbance as investigators began early Monday.

F. R. Orcutt West Granite St. James Hospital Butte Orcutt Earl Holman Cyril Kohn

Montanan Killed in Car Overturn Near Havre

Havre, June 4. Thomas Jaeger, 24, of Harlem, was instantly killed when his automobile left US high 87 two miles south of Havre, overturned in a barrow pit and rolled four times. Coroner Emil Eliason said Jaeger was alone. body sent to Chinook for funeral arrangements. Jaeger had been working near Kremlin recently.

Havre Thomas Jaeger Harlem United States High 87 Here Emil Eliason Jaeger Chinook Kremlin

Newfoundland Wages Fight Against Raging Forest Fires

In Newfoundland on June 4, the government prepared for a Dunkirk style evacuation as 12 forest fires cut escape routes from Brown's Arm and Lawrence Town. Boat owners were asked to stand off shore amid fear of mass sea retreat. families packed belongings as flames closed in, leaving the two Notre Dame Bay villages nearly islanded with radio communications their only link.

ST. John's Newfoundland Dunkerque Brown's Arm Lawrencetown Notre Dame Bay Belle Isle Quebec

Constipated Read This Happy Letter Ad

A reader endorses Kellogg's All-Bran cereal for constipation after trying many methods. The letter from Mrs. Aspers of Camden New Jersey claims daily use boosted bowel regularity. A promotional note offers double money back if not satisfied after 10 days and invites sending an empty carton to Kellogg's.

Mrs. Aspers Bailey St Camden N. J Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

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