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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1948

Page

10

Belgrade Couple Wed in Pretty Church Services

A Belgrade wedding on May 7 united Edith Jepson and James Fisher in a ceremony led by Rev. Arthur G. Heath. The bride wore a white dress and carried white carnations, with Miss Cora Ann Droge as attendant and Robert Jepson Jr. as best man. Guests included family and friends as the couple planned a Yellowstone park trip and a home on Quan Boulevard before settling near the nursery east of town.

Belgrade Arthur G. Heath Edith Jepson Laura Jepson Mr. Jepson James Fisher Cora Ann Droge Robert Jepson Dwight Wilson Kay Finch Jimmy Jepson Jepson Yellowstone Park Boulevard Quan Boulevard Fisher Riverton Wyo Odd Fellow Hall Marion Bishop Jennie van Dyken Norma Stuart Ethel Evans Orpha Brackett Noble Grand Circle Charles Allen Diana Lee Vickrey Yakima Wash

Manhattan News Notes Reported

Manhattan residents engage in travel and family events this week. Glen Anderson and wife visited relatives before continuing to Laurel and Logan Utah. Gerald Stoner graduates from Montana State University Missoula with E F Stoner attending commencement. The Graham family plans a Lake Held Minnesota vacation with Newell Graham. Rodenberg moves in to operate apiaries. Sinton and Nelsons visit Salt Lake City then travel to California. Retha Otis accompanies Mrs Colwell to Absarokee for the holiday. Albert Supernan dies at 80 in Garfield Kansas. Teslow Inc moves offices Bozeman to Manhattan and bookkeeper Ralph Seeman buys Cecil Waters residence on Fifth Street.

Manhattan Glen Anderson L. D. Moritz Laurel Logan Utah E. F. Stoner Montana State University Missoula Gerald Homer Graham Nadine Newell Graham Lake Held Minn North Dakota Harry Rodenberg Bozeman Rodenberg Maynard Sinton Dwight Nelson Salt Lake City Sinton California George Colwell Retha Otis Absarokee R. B. Spangler Albert Supernan Garfield, Kaw Ralph Seeman Teslow, Inc Cecil Waters Fifth Street

Elkhorn Mine Couple’s Seven Month Snowbound Ordeal

POLARIS June 5 Mr and Mrs Perry Goodwin were snowbound seven months after traveling from the Beaverhead Elkhorn Mining company camps. Their trek included a four and a half hour five mile team haul to the upper camp and a four mile pickup by Frank Reed. A washout and a huge slide forced delays before they returned to Dillon and Polaris. Mr Goodwin has worked at the lower camp since 1914 and says this season’s snow was unprecedented.

Polaris Perry Goodwin Dillon Beaverhead- Elkhorn Mining Company Tower Camp Goodwins Frank Reed Goodwin Wise River Elkhorn Springs

4-H Club States Field Day Prep In Wise River

The 4-H club met at Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson home with Kay and Suzanne Thompson as hostesses. The group planned its field day for July 3 and heard Miss Alice Ralston of Wise River discuss first aid. Refreshments followed as members attended with parents.

Wisdom Clyde Thompson Kay Suzanne Thompson Alice Ralston Wise River

Gardiner Eighth Grade Graduation Held at Winter Park Hotel

Gardiner Montana June 5 eighth grade graduation exercises were held Friday at the Winter Park hotel. Seven graduates received diplomas from Principal Keys and Mr. Hanson. Dorothy Kitchin was honor guest at a birthday party Saturday night. Following lunch a swim was enjoyed with several guests attending.

Jerry Onstolt Les Kitchin Corkey Jump Bob Case Marlon Freel Montana Nichols Evelyn Alton Richard Langevin James Hutton Harold McGann Peggy Rigler T. ©. Betzner Helena Mark Rowan Livingston Herbert Holland R. E. McQuillan Florence Diane Susan Billings C. O. Lauer Bill Domke Clyde Park Henry Kitchin William Nichols Miss Montana Nichols Butte

Wisdom eighth graders celebrate graduation at Masonic hall

Wisdom June 5. Eighth graders Shirley Ryan Sue Huntley and John Helming received diplomas after a play That Report Card and candle-lighting ceremony led by teacher Ann Stephens. Don Anson gave the address and Frank Wilke handed diplomas amid related festivities and visits by former residents.

Wisdom Masonic Hall Wisdom School Shirley Ryan Sue Huntley John Helming Frances May Helming Ann Stephens Don Anson Frank Wilke George Helming Claude Anderson Clarence Helming D. J. Stephens California Washington Big Hole Mrs Stephens Hattie Noyes al Noyes George Woodworth Los Angeles Hig Hole Ted Harper Post American Legion Auxiliary Wisdom Cemetery Rosa van Houte

Women Bowlers Attend Mexican Laborers Begin Shearing

In Twin Bridges on June 5 the Twin Bridges ladies bowling team, sponsored by Ruby Valley hardware, attended a banquet at Virginia City. The group, including Mrs. John Seidensticker and Miss Millie Sanders, earned third place in a Sheridan round robin last week while Mexican laborers began shearing 6,000 sheep at the Davis camp on South Beach.

Virginia City Willow Creek Ranch Twin Bridges John Seidensticker Berthe Basolo Verna Vamadore Millie Sanders Ruby Valley Hardware Store Bob Hart Sheridan Pauline Oberg Moorheed Minn Marion Concordia College R. J. Oberg Louis Oberg W. G. Woodward Fob Hart Battle Spokane George Frazier Missoula Willow Creek Davis South Beach California Harry Cook Carrall Cleveland Vanport Ore James Hagen Jean Cleveland Robert Hawes Portland

Helen Zetterwall Weds William Leckner in Livingston Ceremony

In Livingston on May 23 at the English Lutheran church a double ring wedding joined Helen Zetterwall daughter of E Getterwall and William E Leckner son of George E Leckner. The couple exchanged vows before an altar with white carnations tulips and lilacs. The bride wore pink satin and a white picture hat. corage of pink roses. The ceremony was followed by family and friends visits in Basin Helena and Butte as relatives traveled from Basin to celebrate and greet the couple.

Boulder Livingston Helen Zetterwall William E. Harper Agnes Jane Strickland A. E. Strickland Russell Salsbury Russell Salsbury, Counsin Fred Johnson Basin Helena Mary Sanders Ben Kratzfelt Waterloo Anne Collins Loretta Jean Anaconda Chester Bullock Falls Idaho Oregon Donald Lorenz Billings Sheridan Wyo Glacier Park Claude Mitchell Harold Jessen Butte Harvey Burrough Townsend Gene Bradden California Truman Hopkins Allan Linton Lena Crosler Alfred Mike Horse Carrie Jackson Wyoming

WSCS at Hall Names Staff

Mrs. Frieda Branch was elected president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at a meeting at Mrs. Cora Kolbeck’s home. Officiating were Mrs. Carol Walter and others, with reports on Brother Van’s book and a scripture lesson by Mrs. Mary Jensen. Several members and guests listed attend. Mrs. M H Furman travels to Seattle and Salem after the holidays. area families and students from Montana State College noted.

M. Jamison Missoula Gertrude Orman Ellen Kolbeck Stella Graybeal Leona Dingwall Johanna Nelson Ruth Hackett Christine Johnson Annie Enman Eloise Henderson Mary Bray Lois Ann Kolbeck M. H. Furman Seattle Wash Marjoria Furman Salem Ore Alan Patton Lois Jensen Leonard Bray Kenny Gutcher Jack McGee Montana State College Bozeman F. D. Jensen Hawkins Bray Flossie Johnson Philipsburg Fred Parker Caro Ann Bradshaw Logan Utah Lawrence Gebhardt Terry

Belgrade Women Install Officers At Season Close

Belgrade Montana June 5 The Belgrade Woman's club held its season finale on May 25 with Mrs George Van Delinder presiding Delegates Mrs Bertha Eblen and Mrs M E Brower reported on the county federation Brower installed officers for the coming year including Pauline Clarkin president Dretta Van Delinder vice president Susie Gilmer recording secretary Frances Nelson corresponding secretary and a club fund cancer drive netted 160 Lunch followed by a committee chaired by Mrs Joe Menger Mrs Charles Rocker Mrs Charles Hecox Mrs W A Allen and Mrs L A Walker The next meeting is set for Sept 23 Also falls visitors Mr and Mrs Al Pillen their son Albert and his bride of Great Falls spent Sunday and Monday in Sheridan with friends

Belgrade Frances Nelson 8. C. Allen Cancer Fund Joe Menger Charles Rocker Charles Hecox W. A. Allen L. A. Walker

Children in Dance Parade revue at Mary McTaggart Kintree

Whitehall notes list Busan Taylor Sandra Rickard Rita Ann Rice and Barbara Ann Kounts as performers in the Mary McTaggart Kintree Dance Parade of 1848 in Butte on June 1 and 2. Attendees at the revue included Mr. and Mrs. R A Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rice Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kouitz Jr Mrs Frank Taylor Miss Leona Taylor and Mr. and Mrs M L Rickard. Acacia chapter No 21 OBS met at the Masonic temple with hostesses Elizabeth Clark Martha Winslow and Ella Mosler.

Whitehall Busan Taylor Sandra Rickard Rita Ann Rice Barbara Ann Kounts Mary McTaggart Masonic Temple Elizabeth Clark Martha Winslow Ella Mosler

Sheridan Rainbow Leader install and social notices

At a regualr Rainbow assembly meeting in Sheridan on June 5 officers were installed led by Joan Sheldon with Janice Woodward as Worthy Adviser and Betty Mayo as drill leader. The report lists color station assignments for several girls and attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Tolson, Mrs. Wearne, and others visiting local families along with travel to Lima and Bozeman for various events.

Ann Bieler Joan Sheldon Mary Ellen Hodges Betty Mayo Ela May Steiner Robert Tolson Frank Big Timber Tolson P. Kitt Neil Brown Douglas Helena Eugene Nelson R. H. Dyer Houstonia F. B. McClure M. W. Bening McClure Hoyt Sprague Robert James Sprague David Hill Kenneth Halse Hebgen Dam Madison Ray Olive Smith Madison Valley Bert, Ellinghouse Lynn George Margaret Armitage Logan Elizabeth Armitage Wiliam K. Armitage Ranch Cameron Glen Marsh J. F. Oakwood Bozeman

Scout Camporee Brings Drummond Troops Together

Granite district holds its first annual Boy Scout camporee at South Boulder Creek with troops from Drummond New Chicago and Philipsburg. Patrols demonstrate camp and scout craft. events include first aid signaling compass testing nature tracking and cooking. Sunday features church program and nature activities. Courtly notes list local visitors and birthday and birth announcements across nearby towns.

James Peebles Chateau Frank Ramberg Missoula Emma Crowley Bozeman Dennis Ed Shierson Dorothy Watson Eileen Logue Rose Peterson Dillon Montana State Normal Mahfoy Hart Three Forks William Walters Fred Harm Frank Stockerd Salem N. D W. G. Newell

Family Gathering At Thompson Home In Whitehall

Whitehall notes record a Sunday gathering at Mrs. Louw Thompson's home with children and grandchildren from Whitehall Missoula and nearby towns. Several families traveled for holidays visiting relatives in Billings Roundup Ennis Polson Deer Lodge Big Timber and Stanford.

Whitehall Louw Thompson Earl Larson R. R. Thompson Cliff Solem Missoula Salems E. A. Harden D. M. O'Neill Barbara Billings W. T. Gustafson Lynn Gale Eugene Saier Ennis Heather Bry Bill Big Timber A. A. Donaldson Frank Westfall, Jr Don Mr. Donaldson Walter Schmiedeskamp Polson George Pehl Mr. Pehl William Pehl John Pehl Terry

OES Echo Chapter Honors Leader Visit and Memorial Day Guests

Mrs Palma Coon of Billings grand worthy matron of Montana paid an official visit to Echo chapter No 38 on May 25 with Augusta Baumeartner Esther Shaw and other officials from Belgrade Sheridan Twin Bridges Three Forks Jefferson Island and Missoula Also Pony visitor Jack Lamarr and several Memorial Day visitors from Avon Butte Bozeman Helena and Great Falls were noted Girl Scouts will hold biweekly afternoon meetings this summer.

Belgrade Sheridan Twin Bridges Three Forks Jefferson Island Jack Lamarr Livingston R. E. Schreibe Billings A. Parsnik Albert Benson Ida Benson Jack Manley Baby Avon M. D. Manley Rita Butte Billy Manley Bozeman Bessie Connor Stanley Syskowski Helena Fay White Lillian Muir Sharon Winifred Kemp Pony Great Falls Harold Marshall Tiarvey George Welch Cliff Lake Virgil Davis Cleveland Ohio

Boy Is Honored on Birthday in Willow Creek

George Reich, seven, was honored on his birthday at a Willow Creek home party. Twenty two children attended with games and refreshments. Hosts included Mrs. Reich and helpers Mrs. Marion Jewett Mrs. William Bergren and Mrs. L D Ballantyne.

Willow Creek George Reich Frank Reich

Ennis Hospital Papers Are Given Approval

In Ennis the hospital board approved articles of incorporation and by laws with changes during a Tuesday night meeting at Oscar Clark hall. The next meeting is set for Monday June 7 at 8 pm in the same hall. Subscribers are urged to attend to pledge payments and officer elections. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed in attendance and social notices.

Ennis Oscar Clark Denny Wonder Margaret Armitage Elizabeth Armitage Helena Bert Hilinghouse Sheridan William Armitage Gene Mooney Clifford Clark David Deer Lodge John FP Eve Columbus Inlaw Herman Erie John H. Pankey Philipsburg Friends Virginia City Kathryn Pankey Jules Gustafson Greta Havre L. M. Jeffers J. B. Jeffers Byron Saunders Beverly Dean Sheffield Shaheen Hobbs Neva Cowan Patricia Goetz Jan Oaberg H. E. Rakeman, Jr Billings Peta Mazula Missouri Mazula Earl Love Bud Cassidy San Francisco Sara Potter Ralph Paugh George Meek, Jr

Former Gardiner Resident Dies

Mrs. Gray Fields, a well known former Gardiner resident, died May 21 in a Salt Lake City hospital. She and her husband lived in Gardiner for years and worked in Yellowstone park. They spent the past winter in Pocatello Idaho. Survived by husband a daughter Sally 12 and a six week old son Homer Thomas and a sister in Salem Oregon. 8. D.

Gardiner Gray Fields Salt Lake City James Kolokotrones Great Falls Wallace Idaho Julian DeGreda DeGleda Joseph Ford, Sr Harlowton Harold Engebretson Butte Paul Stevenson Deer Lodge Three Forks James Kolokolones McCullough Milwaukee Road B. A. Lausch Seattle W. H. Merrill Lausch Betty Merrill Clyde Potter

Three Forks Dance Club Hosts Progressive Supper and Party

Three Forks daily life roundup notes the Three Forks Dance Club entertaining with a progressive supper starting at the J C Skamog osk home and ending at the Max Hughes residence. The piece lists social visits, bridge scores, and local movements among residents, including guests from Manhattan and Bozeman.

Three Forks Dance Club

Graduation Class at Twin Bridges Given Diplomas

Commencement exercises were held at the high school auditorium for the Twin Bridges graduating class. The program featured processions, music, salutatorian Jerry Schaub, valedictorian Georgina Weingart, diploma presentation by Leland Tash, and a list of graduates. Diplomas were also presented to 18 eighth grade graduates. The week included a Home Economics style show and silver tea for mothers, with additional social notices about local visitors and weekend plans.

Twin Bridges Ross Oberg Sally Jo Telin The Jerry Schaub Gladys Lewis Georgina Weingart W. B. Frame Butte Virginia Balkovetz Leland Tash Byron Bayers John N. Root Mary Ellen Frazier Robert J. Fournier Joyce Weingart Owen ©. Sallender Shirley F. Shearer Alfred Woods Dorothy M. Parks Nick N. Novich Margaret A. Ehrmann Elaine M. Luneger Harris Hesser Whitehall Clara Spinner Ethel Jacobs A. Sill Sheridan al Prazier Vermin Varnadore Joe Marshall Maurice Moore David Leh- Walder Oakland Calif Boynton Paige Ronnie Philipsburg Owen Calloway Canada MacTaggart Spokane Taggart State Highway Commission Russell Brown California James Bateman Bremerton Wash Phil Cook Carl Barent Livingston Barent A. C. Bayers Ranch W. B. Haskell Great Falls C. M. Holbert

Madison Valley Woman's Club Holds Pollock Lunch Session

ENNIS June 8 The Madison Valley Woman's club met at Mrs A J Watkins home for a pollch lunch and picnic A brief business meeting was led by Mrs Claude Windecker Guests included Mrs Irene Thatcher Winifred Angle Mrs Walter Angle Janice Watkins Patsy Bausch and others Members present listed with many visitors from Bozeman Willow Creek Sheridan and Virginia City Also noted are Betty Saunders heading to Ogden Utah for two weeks and Harrison Conley visiting Bozeman for medical care

J. Hal Pasley Byron Saunders Earl Love O. L. Long Claude Angle John Bausch A. J. Watkins George Slanger Alice Hadzor L.oig Baker Kathryn Careau Alice Wondworth Carrie Walters M. E. Love Isarn Love Bozeman Womack Jimmy Johnny Holly Hinton Willow Creek Lloyd Love Sheridan Paul Love Guy Howers William Ray Kohls Y. K. Naylor Virginia City Betty Saunders Ogden Utah George Prout Harrison Conley George Hungerford Deaconness Hospital

Waterloo Personal Notes Recorded

Memorial day holiday visitors and relatives noted across Waterloo Butte and nearby towns. Mrs Mae Held and Joyce joined Charles Dulaney of Anaconda for a brief visit while Mr and Mrs Alfred Hunt visited Ditton relatives. Charles Carney and Billings family toured Waterloo and Whitehall. Kathryn Noyd and Bessie McArthur were in Twin Bridges for business. Walter Talbot and Basin visitors also noted.

Waterloo Frank van Watt Butte Bud van Watt Charles Carney Billings Whitehall Charles Dulaney Anaconda Mae Held Joyce Alfred Hunt Ditton Kathryn Noyd Bessie McArthur Twin Bridges Fay Curtis Walter Talbot Basin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Manhattan News Notes Harry M. Keller Mayaguez Puerto Rico Elkhorn Mine Club Summer Range Ruby Valley Stock Association Lester Williams C. S. Martin Clarence Martin Linda Noble Ahl Watsonville Ahls J. W. Miles Joe Purin Jens Nicholson Rowan Tom Alhro Charles Rinehart Harvey Mack Albro Isabel Hunt Lind, Wash Carroll Cleveland Normal Cheney Floyd Schmitt William Leckner WSCS Hall Janice Woodward Sheridan Rainbow Bobby Jimmy Basolo Micky Naranich Button Sommers Dickie Nicholls Joe Arthur Masolo Dale Nicholls Howard Mears Louie and Mary Bowles Buddy Scherer Timmy Stevens Russell Roe Townsend Adeete Thompson Home OES Ennis Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Dancing Club Lark Dick Hume J. C. Skamogosk Max Hughes A. F. and A. M Order of Eastern Star James Kelley Edwin Bellach Ahl Bellach Kelley Sherman Lee Tommy Jenkins Lee and Jenkins Francis Fowler Murray Hospital Madison Valley Club
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