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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1948

Page

25

Edward Merzlak Rites Thursday for Marine Killed at Iwo Jima

The body of Edward P Merzlak Pharmacist Mate was killed in action with the Fourth Marine Division at Iwo Jima in February 1945. He will lie in state at Daly Shea funeral home then Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Church at 9 40 AM Thursday with a military escort and veterans honors. Born October 19 1926 in Hythe he attended Grail School and Bulle High School before enlisting October 25 1943. He was a member of Sacred Heart Croatian Fraternal Union and St Philip and St Jacob Society No 165, son of Pauline Merzlak 1211 Gallatin. Surviving relatives include brothers Clarence and Nicholas Merzlak of Butte and Yugoslavian uncles and aunts.

Edward P. Merzlak Iwo Jima Butte Daly Shea Sacred Heart Church Oxden Veterans of Foreign Ware Post Hythe Grail School Bulle High School Navy Mate Bmerzink Fourth Marine Division Ewodima Croatian

Grier Orchestra to Perform at Columbia Gardens Ballroom

Grier, known as the musical host of the coast, leads a prominent dance band set for a Thursday appearance at the Columbia Gardens ballroom. The ensemble has historic west coast engagements including the Biltmore Howl and the St Francis Mural Room in San Francisco, with Grier famed for wartime service and postwar reorganizations.

Dimmis Grier Athlet Aus Lis Columbia Gardens Mr. Grier Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles St. Francis Hotel San Francisco Grier Navy Pacific War Zone

Vatican Disapproves of Royal Marriage

TAUSANNE Switzerland June UP The Valient denounces the planned wedding of ex King Michael of Romania and Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma while the couple proceeds with the ceremony in Athens. A Vatican decree reiterates the ban on Catholic and non Catholic marriages.

Tausanne Buitzerland Valient Michael Romania Anne Bourbon-Parma Athens Fin Greece Rome Vatican

Helena Exhibit Showcases Arrows From Yellowstone Trip

Historical Library in Helena displays 19th century Arrow relics and grave markers sent by F. Lienesch of Seattle, a great nephew of William Thomas. The Thomas party, including his son Charles and another man, were killed along the Yellowstone river in 186? bodies found by a wagon train captain who described wounds as shot full of arrows.

F. Lienesch Seattle Wiliam Thomas Charles Matt Yellowstone River Thoniss Triftintk Old Gallatin City Manhattan

Butte Briefs and Local Notices From Saturday to Monday

Community items report a Monday fire department meeting called by Chief Paw Fall Jr in the fire hall with refreshments after. Births listed include a son at St James Hospital and a daughter at St James, plus other local births. A Janitor League meeting is set for 6 pm at the Finlen hotel. A marriage license was issued to Bert Rocda and Christine Gustafson with parental consent. Western Association incorporation articles filed for World Faith Lodestar for Man with directors from Billings.

Boulevard Volunteer Fire Department Paw Fall, Jr Bert J, Rocda Christine Gustafson Butte Harold R. Hunt Loral Baha Mowsena Altswestern Association of Billings Great Falls Weday Sam Ww Mitchell Yarage Billings Midland Empire West Walter GC. Nye J. E. Grimstad G. W

Billings Queen Chosen At West Coast Style Show

Billings June report notes Connie Vanstramer, a 19 year old Farmington resident, chosen queen of the West after a pageant featuring cowgirls and street style. The event highlighted local contestants and included remarks on astronomy debates sparked by a student and a panel discussion at a regional meet. Representatives from Bone dull Woman's Club attended a Portland convention with three delegates.

Astronomy Oldest Science Names Giants In History

A breezy survey traces astronomy as the oldest science, noting key figures from Aristarchus and Hipparchus to Copernicus Kepler and Newton. It highlights how observational methods, celestial measurements, and cosmic scale shaped civilization and human insight into the universe.

Venus Cnlirad Desirn Aristarchius Hipparchus Ptolemy Copernicus Brahe Kepler Calileo Isaac Newton Lagrange Lac Place Shapley Mussel Hubble Struce Hayek

Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Soubly Home

Ann Garden club will meet Mendey afternoon at 1 30 oclock at the home of Mrs Dan Soubly 2545 Fiornt Co host Mrs Mary Hawkesworth

Ann Garden Club Mendey Dan Soubly

High Court Denies Rehearing in Montana Actions

Montana Supreme Court denied rehearings in a Madison county grazing district case and a Flathead county dental malpractice matter. It affirmed a $12,000 verdict later reduced to $4,000 after statewide participation. An appeal from Kalispell involving Dr. J H McConnell sought damages over alleged improper tooth extraction in 182.

Helena Jins Montana Supreme Court Madison County Flathead County C. Thompson Johnsen Reat High Sheeb Valld R. M. Dohsthon J. H. McConnell Kalispell Donathon McCantrell Supreme Court

Schools Will Get Forest Money

HELENA June 5. Montana tehovists get one third of the 195 780 apportioned to counties from forest receipts state superintendent Elizabeth Ter lanu said Saturday Counties with total apportion ment and percentage for schools include Castache 1148 and 382 Gallatin 5398 and 1769 Missoula 7049 and 2383 Silver Bow 1692 and 632

Helena Montana Elizabeth Trelanu Public Districtim Castache Gallatin Miss

Murder charge denied by Indian defendant in Montana

MISSOULA June Indian charged with the murder of his common law wife entered a plea of innocent before Judge Charles N Prey in federal court. An Indian interpreter translated the United States charge of wilfully beating and stabbing Elizabeth Coolnoyah Stasso to death near Arlee on November 14. Trial set for early July. Canus Pierre pleaded guilty to introducing liquor on an Indian reservation. After testimony by an Indian agent that Pierre supports his mother and four children and has no prior trouble, Judge Cray deferred sentence and placed him on probation for five years.

Missoula Jéscuma Charles N. Prey Joscum United States Elizabeth Coolnoyah Stasso Eld Arlee Seb Canus Pierre Pierre Cray

Eleanor Peterson to Wed in June in Livingston

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Eleanor Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Peterson was announced at a West Lewis dinner given by the bride elect’s mother. After dinner four tables of contract were played with prizes won by Mrs H W Jennings Mrs A J Blom Miss Margaret Monical and Mrs Bhb Strickland. The wedding is set for June 36.

Rural School Supervisors End Annual Conference

Helena Montana county superintendents of schools wrapped up their annual conference with a morning session focused on rural schools. Mrs Lilian Pederson state rural supervisor outlined self scoring blanks sent to elementary schools to assess grounds buildings equipment instructional supplies library facilities curricula teachers health and safety.

Helena Fina Montans County

Helena Infant Samuel Turner Dies at St. Johns Hospital

Samuel Turner, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H R Turner of 2002 Hollins, died Friday night at St. John hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 oclock Monday at the Chapel of Roses. The body will be sent to Bozeman for burial at Sunset Hills cemetery. Survived by sister Laureene, three grandparents, and three great grandparents from Great Falls, Du puyer, Bozeman, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino Call.

Wnirs Gilbert Cgirandie Dupuyer S. E. Turner Bozomrad Mys. Swacer San Bernardino Call

Davis Campaign Dates Announced

Davis for Senator campaign dates set with stops in Lewistown Stanford Great Falls Havre Chinook Glasgow and Helena. James H. Morrow, campaign chair, said the tour begins Monday with a slate of stops across Montana to boost the Republican senatorial bid.

Bozeman Tom Davis United States James H. Morrow Yntlé Lewstown Stanford Yalls Big Saddy Havre Malla Ginsgow

Montana Supreme Court Admits 12 Law Graduates

Helena June 5 7 The Montana Supreme Court granted admission to twelve Montana University Law School graduates to practice in the state The list includes L Anaton Francis B Campbell David Billan Robert C Balsam Daniel H W Sweeney William Bell Ingham and others from Missoula Billings and Cascade

Helena Montana Supreme Montane University Law School Frank Murray Inclileroin L. Anaton Francis B. Campbell David Billian Missoula Robert C. Balsam Daniel HW. Sweeney Billings William Bell- Ingham Cascade

James Shaughnessy Dies After Montana Residency

James Shaughnessy a western Montana resident for 50 years died Saturday night at his niece Mrs James Cummings 217 Upton 4A Attive of Hancock Mich he came to Montana 50 years ago and lived in Gold Creek and Deer Lodge then moved to Butte three years ago He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians He is survived by five grand nieces Virgini s and Dorothy Cummings of Butte and other relatives The body is at the Daly Shea mortuary.

James Shaughnessy Montana James Cummings Upton Hancock Mich Gold Creek Deer Lodge Butte Ancient Order of Hibernians Hich James Cum Mings Virginis Dorothy Cumenings Bitle Daly Shea Mortuary

Grand Larceny Charge Filed In East Side Alley Case

A complaint charging grand larceny from an alleged strong-arming hold up in an east side alley was filed against Johunta Mine, Moore, Scotthutt, Neb, Negress. $60 reportedly stolen as Lemperk identified Moore among two women who grabbed him and fled in a car. Moore arraignment set for Tuesday at 2 pm. Three other suspects, listed as Steve Davis, Leon Powers and Jessie Shelton, were held for identification and released with suspended sentences after police court by Judge del Selon.

East Side J.J. McNamara Johunta Mine Moore Scotthutt Neb Negress Carles Lemperk East Treadway James D. Freebourn Lemperk Butte Adday del Selon Letpoth Varee Steve Davis Leon Powers Jessie Shelton

Great Northern Veterans Meet in Great Falls

Great Northern's Veterans meet in Great Falls on June 5 as railroad revenue strains and regulation shape industry troubles. Public relations leader GC Moore of St Paul describes a somber sector outlook to 36th annual veterans gathering, with a special train from St Paul and talks by Judges Holt and Speer and counsel Glover. Officers were re elected: Stone president, Hoelecher vice president, Hornbeck secretary treasurer, Pele and another director.

Oruat Falls GC. W. Moore St Paul Gi Northern Railroad A McEtber Veterans’ Association of the Creat Northern St. Paul Moore C. F Holt James W. Speer Great Falls Tt. Hl. Glover Butly Western Counsel Anaconda Copper Mining Company J. €. Johnson Associa Provident E. J. Slome Ac. Paul Stone J, Hhrthaler J. 1 Hoelecher C.E Hornbeck N. D. Pele

Betty Hill Feted at Bridal Shower in Bozeman

Bozeman June p Mrs Jack Williamson and Miss Jane Williamson entertained for Miss Betty Hill fiancé of Al Williamson. Guests included Mrs Fred Christopherson Mrs Alice Bruso and others from St Anthony Idaho with several Williamson sisters. Trimmed hedge accident July 3 killed Otto Hoeppner 64 by car near hill base.

Bozeman Jack Williamson Jane Williamson Betty Hl Miss Hill al Willamson Fred Christopherson Alice Bruso Richard Ill Patricia A. N. Hark C. Harstad Norma Ed Bruso Clarence Mathews Guy Hill St. Anthony Idaho Marvin Broo Ruby Margie Michel Willamson Colleen Him JoAnn Lexeberg Wiliam Willmore John Garver Hll Otto Hoeppner Kin Works

Ford urges more reclamation aid in Senate testimony

Sam C. Ford of Marytown urged the Senate to boost appropriations for three major Mantua reclamation projects. He testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee examining Interior funds for the new fiscal year. He pressed for higher levels on Canyon Ferry, Hardin dam, and Lower Missouri projects, arguing drought and crop loss in Montana demand larger, earlier commitments.

Washington, Jungs UPI Sam C. Ford Marytown Senate Slskok Interior Department Ganyon Kerry Joy Fhe A. Hardim Mare Ford Montana Canyon Ferry Missouri River Bord Ganyah Ferry Congress House W. Rising iMontanna Raing Reclamation Idaho Actenia

Hans P. Simonsen Taken by Death

Hans P. Simonsen died at his ranch home south of Sheridan May 28 after more than four decades as a Sheridan resident. He was born in Denmark on November 1, 1685, and returned to his homeland briefly before marrying Fyidis Hanson and settling in the United States. Survived by his wife, six children including Mrs. Stoltz of Los Angeles and Ray and Hoy Simonsen of Sheridan, seven grandchildren, four brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Sheridan St. James Church Tuesday at 2:30 with Rev. Omar Vaso presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery with pallbearers Warren Albro, Harry Halse, Harry Kurfiss, Charles Walters, Wellis Eric, and Chris Hanson. The community mourns the loss of a man who had just built a new home in town and hoped to retire.

Sheridan Hata Peter Simonsen Hig Ranch Sauth Denmark Fyidis Hanson United Saces Simonsen William Stoltz Los Angeles Gall Lavilse Petterson Agnste Bey Dillon Ray Hoy i Simonsen Aines Omar Vaso Dolls Aldees Ang the

Visiting With Parents Willow Creek Guests of Jewett Family

Mr and Mrs Leonard Hoppe and their son Bob arrived from Falemone to visit Ms and Mrs C S Jewett at Willow Creek. Also accompanying Mrs Arthur Jewett of Duffata, another guest in the Jewett home, were Mr and Mrs Arthur Jewett.

Willow Creek Falemone Minh Leonard Hoppe Bob C. 5. Jewett Arthur Jewett Duffata Jewett

Funeral Service for Mrs. Cora McLachlan Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora McLachlan were conducted Saturday morning at Prignana Memorial Church by the Rev. Floyd E. Beegee. Art Ruby Abraham sang Abide With Me and Nearer My God to Thee, with Mrs. Pearl Eittlejohn, pianist, providing accompaniment. The body was forwarded Saturday morning to Greats Fields for burial.

Foeral Aeevices Cora McLachlen Prignana Meerut Morkary Floyd E. Begee Ruby Abraham Peart Eiltlejohn Preg Ganist

Packing Workers End Walkouts in Chicago Area

The United Packinghouse Workers announced they would end the walkout at Whison and Company in Chicago after strikes targeted Swift Armour and Gildersleeve over wage rates. The union claims the strike is finished and terms of the existing agreement apply, with workers returning to plants Monday. Locals in six other cities supported similar actions status quo.

Chicago Anii Witlon Tunton Neds Min Oman Kansas City Katy Cedar Rapes Lowe Los Angeles Calif Monddag

Season Opens at Dillon Country Club

The Dillon Country Club starts its season Sunday with 35 events including a mixed foursome. Fairways will be towed and greens prepared with new cups donated by Butte Country Club. Play begins at noon and Oldine Members will offer instruction. Dr. W. EB. Monger, club president, stated.

Dillon Tommel Dillon Country Club Butte Country Club Paylees W. EB. Monger

Students Depart for Vacations

Dillon notes its annual spring departure as many college students leave Friday for homes across the state for the summer break. The 1948 summer session begins Monday June 7 drawing teachers and students from Montana for refresher courses and specialized teacher training.

Dillon Dillawth Norma Collee Montana Traliig

Al Simon Leads Rifle Shoot at Dillon

Al Simon topped a Friday night prelly rifle club shoot at the city hall basement range with a 280 combined score. Chester Buckingham finished second with 277, followed by Henry Hignight at 272. other scores included Wortheop 266, C Banks 258, Link dort 240, B Castaore 246, Rosenau 199, Sassman 274 and Koenig 276.

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Arranged for Monday Evening

Danewiy dudé G Moning of the American Ceylon auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday at 6 30 pm in Lyon's Den. Cars assemble at Andris hotel corner at 6 3. After dinner a business meeting occurs at Mrs. Allee Ore's home at 50L South Tile Street.

Danewiy Dudé G— Moning Lyon's den Andris Hotel Allee Ore South Tile Street

Flood Situation Reported Eased After Deluge

Local reports indicate the flood crest has passed with water levels receding. Residents remained cautious as authorities noted some streets still blocked and banks under pressure. Cars and equipment worked along riverside areas while crews assessed damage and prepared for potential redeployment.

Gustaf Udenius Last Rites Conducted

Funeral services for Gustaf Udenius were held Saturday at Ross Funeral Home with Rev. E Thalacker officiating. The procession moved to Efillerest cemetery for burial in the family plot. Attending were Elmer Halmberg Hans Hansen Deer Lange Cats Brand Rogers Weblers Satrom and others from Cleld Crack.

Deer Lodge Gustaf Udenius Ross Funeral Home Bh. E Thalacker le Efillerest Britbearms Elmer Halmberg Hans Hansen Deer Lange Cats Brand Daha Rogers Clans Jane Hrevy Satrom Cleld Crack

Mamie Keiley Gravely Ill In Missoula Hospital

Deer Lodge friends report Mrs. Mamie Keiley is gravely ill at St. Patrick hospital in Missoula. Condition described as very serious earlier, but she was holding her own on Saturday according to reliable word from local friends.

Deer Lodge Mame Keiley Keiley St. Patrick Hospital Missoula

Births and notes from Deer Lodge Hospital

Hospital notes list births for Warm Springs and Deer Lodge areas with names of parents and infant details, plus admissions and dismissals of patients from Avon Three Forks Deer Lodge and Pony Montana. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs Ronich, Mr and Mrs Moore, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Robert, and Mrs Brown among others. Deer Lodge hosting social visits from Delores Bissonette and Elmer Lee's family with guests from St. Louis.

Deer Lodge Arthur Kerr Willard Torts Avon Don Vogel George Applegate Martin Olson J. M. Brown Walliams Fwhiey Infant Lewis Johnson Frank Palmer R. L. Forbes M. Box Pony Mont William Pargerald M. OP Hnatch and Infant Warm Springs Deer Lodge Deer, Lodge F. J. Bissonette

Dillon demonstration on wet spray at Arnold Berison ranch

County extension agent Henry Mikkelson says a wet spray demonstration will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Arnold Berison ranch eight miles east of Glilen. Spray bombs will be used.

Dillon, Dine Arnold Berison Eighen Glilen Henry Mikkelson

Saddle Club Ride Planned From Dillon Fairgrounds

Members of the Vigilante Rope and Saddle club will ride from the George Shaffner ranch near Dillon to the fairgrounds, assembling at 9 00 in the morning for a Sunday event. The plan includes a social gathering and a return ride, with details announced by organizers.

Saddle Club Dillon George Shaffner Baan Clue Clague

Death summons Harry Emery in Butte obituary

Harry Emery of the Aprairton block died Saturday afternoon in a focal hospital after an illness. A native of Iowa he lived in Butte for the past two years and was a blacksmith by trade. Surviving relatives include his daughter, Mrs Verna Seysek of Butte. The body was taken to Michards Funeral Home.

Harry Emery Aprairton Iowa Butte Mra Verna Seysek

Kiss and Tell staged by Civic Drama Guild in Butte

An audience at Fox theater enjoyed the three act comedy Kiss and Tell about Corliss Archer with Ramsey Buren as Corliss father Lee Lalsom as Corliss and Mark Arnold as Reaver. The Active club and Drama Guild presented the play, part of a season of three by Butte groups with plans for two comedies and one serious piece next season including All My Sons.

Carlisg Archer Hugh Herbert Fox Theater Butte Butts Active Club Playjres Civic Drama, Guild of New York Ale Force Girl Next Syor Ramsey Buren Aa Corliss Lee Lalsom Carles Mark Arnold Reaver

Sgt. Larsen Last Rites Are Set

Sgt. Robert Larsen killed in action on Saipan will have his funeral services in Butte with Military Honors. He earned fame for aiding a wounded comrade during battle and died at 39. Surviving relatives include parents in Great Falls and siblings in Butte and Seattle. services Wednesday at 2 PM.

Robert 8. Larsen Satpal Wll Butte Orden War Jsears Doretines Jonson Silver Threwast American Legion Nonora Tare Waa Sam Larsen Wan & Sraminse Monros School Butte High School Breet Brothers Whatesale Company Uasta Camp Roverta Calif Larson Saipan Larsin Makin Island Steprmother Nels Tarren Great Falls Christina Larsen Willard Larsen Marlay Larsen Seattle Martha Byers Margaret Johnstom Seattte Jon Hurley Margaret Larsem

Power Blackout Hits Northern California Utilities

Power failed on most of Pacific Gas and Electric's northern California system for two to zero minutes Saturday. Forty six counties and parts of Nevada were affected as engineers said the light ring likely cut transmission lines near a substation near Shasta dam at Redding and impacted lines at a substation near Antioch. Overloads spread immediately across hundreds of miles of lines.

San Francisco Pacific Gas and Electric Company California Park of Nevada P. G Lightring Shesta Redding Antioch

Girls Central Club Plans Card Party at Knights of Columbus

Girls Central High School acts club plans a bridge whist card party Monday night at the Knights of Columbus Bull by the club. Arrangements were made at a club meeting held at Mrs. Joseph Bullivan's home. Play begins at 8 o clock with Pitts prizes for high scores and other awards.

Knights of Columbus Acts Club Girls Central High School Joseph Bullivan West Silver

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