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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1949

Page

2

Mrs. Herlinda Bolton Dies in Butte Hospital

Herlinda Bolton lifelong Butte resident died Sunday morning in a local hospital. Survived by husband Hal Bolton and children Robert Hal and Linda Ann Bolton of Butte. Also survived by parents August and Mrs Bechtold of Butte and brother George Bechtold. Funeral arrangements not listed.

Herlinda Bolton Butte 910 Empire Hal Bolton Robert Hal Linda Ann Bolton August Bechtold George Bechtold A. J. Bolton Hardin Leo McDonald Anaconda Pearl Young George Lammers Ray Harmigal Hot Springs S. C Duggan Merrill Mortuary

Gunmen Sought in Montana After Killing One

Montana pursuit continues after a fatal shooting where Allen Hartman Carl H Bistram and Arthur E Bistram are named as suspects. Sean Senn vanished with his car and was reported missing as investigators chase a heavily armed squad car seen near the Montana border. Mayor Byerly posted a $1000 reward.

Allen Hartman St. Paul Carl H. Bistram Arthur E. Bistram Sean Bismarck Mandan C. G. Byerly Watts Dickinson Montana Minneapolis Eugene Bernath Richfield

Elks Lodge to Meet in Deer Lodge Wednesday

Deer Lodge lodge 1737 BPOE will hold a Wednesday meeting. All members are invited to attend and take part. Monte Dittman exalted ruler will preside.

Deer Lodge Deer Lodge Lodge BPOE Monte Dittman

Judge Taylor to preside in Deer Lodge court session

Judge William R. Taylor will preside over a Deer Lodge district court session on Monday. Probate and civil matters will be on the calendar for the day.

Deer Lodge William R. Taylor District Court

Montana highway patrol marks 15th tourist season with 80 officers

Helena reports the Montana highway patrol enters its 15th tourist season with 80 uniformed officers, tracing its origins to May 1935 with a 24 man roster and the Flying Squadron led by Lou C. Boedecker. The force expanded to four divisions with radios in all patrol cars, while traffic deaths have fallen from 214 in 1934 to 7.9 per 100 million miles today.

Glasgow Fort Peck Boeedecker Deer Lodge Charles L. Sherdian Flathead Lake E. H Jack) England Libby Montana Montana Highway Patrol Cecil H. Storm Great Falls Joe Young Missoula L. E. Black Butte John C. Flanagan Billings Black Helena

Missoula Nimrods Claim A J Davis Trophy in Shotgun Meet

Missoula trap shooters won the A J Davis trophy for team competition at Red Rock Lake, scoring 480 of 500 to edge Dillon by one third. Jackson placed third with 469 as ten teams competed. Fireman John Robinson and Herm Peterson shared top honors in the 133 registered singles with 99 each. Lowe of Missoula won the 50 handicap test with 49, while Campbell and Peterson of Dillon posted 48s.

Anaconda Herm Peterson Dillon Lowe Missoula Bud Campbell Peterson

York Rite Conclave Opens in Billings This Week

The four day state convention of the York Rite Masonic organization starts in Billings with A. G. Peterson of Eastern Montana College of Education delivering the principal address. Earl S. Bardwell of Great Falls presides over Tuesday Royal Arch Masons and the Knights Templar meet Wednesday with Everett Redeen of Forsyth as grand commander. The event ends Thursday with officer elections and installations. Turkey advances an 18,000 mile road project aided by American capital and know how.

Billings York Rite Masonic Organization A. G. Peterson Eastern Montana College of Education Masonic Temple York Rite Forsyth Montana

Summer Classes Start at College of Great Falls

Six week courses begin June 16 with registration June 14-15 at the College of Great Falls. The Institute in Liturgical Music runs June 13-17.

Great Falls College of Great Falls Institute In Liturgical Music

Olsen to Discuss Values at MSC Commencement

Bozeman Montana June 5 The largest Montana State College graduating class will receive degrees from President R R Renne Monday morning. Attorney General Arloald H Olsen will deliver the address on values. Monsignor Emmet J Riley Carroll College Helena gave baccalaureate remarks Sunday night. A senior military review Monday afternoon will wind up commencement week with reserve commissions awarded ROTC students the Capt William W Galt Memorial medal and marksmanship honors.

Bozeman Montana State College R. R. Renne Montana Aroald H. Olsen Msgr Emmet J. Riley Carroll College Helena Capt William W. Galt

Illness Fatal for Mrs Peterson

Helena reports the death of Mrs. Harry K. Peterson 46 of 707 Eleventh at St. Peter hospital. She had long illness and reentered the hospital Saturday night. Survivors are her husband and a son set to graduate from high school. She belonged to the Lutheran church. The body is at Opp Conrad Retz funeral home with arrangements pending.

Helena Harry K. Peterson St. Peter Hospital

Graduation Awards Highlight Granite County High School

Several graduates received scholarships and awards at commencement. Mae Wilson, valedictorian, won a Montana State University scholarship. Jack Ryan, Carroll College. Helen Hamilton, Western Montana College of Education. Gordon Mahood won the Bausch and Lomb science award. Hamilton also earned the DAR good citizenship pin and both Hamilton and Ryan received Danforth Foundation books.

Philipsburg Granite County High School Mae Wilson Montana State University Missoula Jack Ryan Carroll College Helena Helen Hamilton Western Montana College of Education Dillon Gordon Mahood Bausch and Lamb Scientific Danforth Foundation Lois Ledbetter American Legion Auxiliary Shirley Bellm Billings Montana

Lightning Strikes Rural Homes Silent Aftermath

A severe lightning storm struck a Philipsburg area Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Rex Budel escaped serious harm at her ranch home while Mrs. Butler was knocked unconscious after a blast that blew the fuse box from the transformer. Baby cried upstairs as a bluish smoke filled a bedroom. Albert Budel’s grass shears were hurled by the bolt.

Philipsburg Rex Budel Butler Albert Budel

Thomas F. Hickey Dies in Missoula

Thomas F. Hickey, a retired merchant and mining man born near Philipsburg, died at his Missoula home after years of ill health. He and his brothers once ran horses and the Philipsburg Bottling company. Funeral services were held at the Missoula Masonic temple with interment in the Missoula cemetery.

Philipsburg Thomas F. Hickey West Spruce Street Missoula Mr. Hickey John Jim Philipsburg Bottling Company Masonic

Butte Briefs Highlight Births Visitors and Local Meetings

Daughters born at St. James hospital to the families of Mr and Mrs Steve Ryan and Mr and Mrs William Stanaway with other births to Dr and Mrs James E Garvey. Garden club hosts at J R Yunker home Monday 1 30 pm. Various visitors from Helena Great Falls Havre Dillon Billings Shelby Drummond Glasgow Wyola and other towns frequent Butte Sunday.

William Stanaway Waukesha Sunday St. James Hospital St. Ann James N. Kovich Great Falls W. J. Graham Wyola Big Horn County Butte

Three Slighly Hurt In Two Car Crash Near Main and Platinum

Three people were slightly injured in a two car collision at Main and Platinum. Ed Cunningham of 1201 Centennial was arrested for drunken driving and released on 100 dollar bond. James O Crank of the Nelson Ranch Anaconda was the complaining witness. A passenger, Mrs Billy Burke of 228 South Montana Cunningham and W H Rhoten of 37 West LaPlatte were also slightl y injured.

Main Platinum St. James Hospital Ed Cunningham Centennial James O’crank Nelson Ranch Anaconda Cunningham Billy Burke South Montana W. H. Rhoten West LaPlatte

Funeral for Mrs Kita Sakamoto Inami Held in Helena

Funeral services for Mrs Kita Sakamoto Inami aged 70 were set for 2 pm Monday at the Chapel of Roses. Burial followed at Forest Vale Cemetery.

Helena Kita Sakamoto Inami Chapel of Roses Forestvale Cemetery

Columbus Knights Hold Ceremonial Exemplar in Anaconda

Knights of Columbus in Anaconda perform second and third degree exemplifications on Sunday. Leo Riley of Butte and staff lead the ceremony at St. Paul church with a mass at 10 30. Daughters of Isabella provide a 630 dinner, Rev Emmet Loney delivers the principal address before dancing in club rooms.

Anaconda Knights of Columbus St. Paul Church Leo Riley Butte Daughters of Isabella Emmet Lowney

Flooding in Colorado and Kansas. 7 inch rainfall hits Lamar

Western Kansas and eastern central Colorado faced rising floodwaters as 7.28 inches of rain drenched Lamar from Saturday into Sunday. Arkansas River crested then receded, but United States 50 remained flooded in places and rail service was washed out along the Santa Fe line with 50 to 60 foot track washouts. The California Limited was halted at Coolidge while authorities rush repairs. In Lamar water flooded homes and offices as the river breached flood levels.

Lamar Colo Colorado Kansas Highway Department United States

Smiths Welcome Daughter Born in Helena

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith of 204 South Park are parents of a girl born Sunday morning at St. John hospital in Helena.

Helena Gilbert Smith South Park St. John Hospital

Ice Box Deaths Baffle Community In Tragic Case

Funeral services were held for James Delbert Chastain two Joyce Ann Chastain nine and Shirley Ramsey six after their bodies were found in an ice box near Calvin Crossing. Authorities labeled two suffocations and unknown cause for the third as investigators promise intensified grilling after mass services.

McMath H. R. Peterson Arkansas Criminal Investigation Division State Police Alan Templeton State Police Science Laboratory Spades Williams Schools Calvin Crossing James Delbert Chastain Joyce Ann Chastain Ed Chastain Shirley Ramsey Ethel Ramsey Walnut Ridge Jonesboro Chastain

Chinese Reds Hit Nationalists in South and Shanghai

The Central News Agency reports Communist forces near Kooan 40 miles southwest of Nanchang on the South China front, with a quiet front elsewhere as Reds regroup for a southern drive. In Shanghai, Communists seize so-called Nationalist properties tied to Soong, Kung, Chen and Chiang while preserving many private properties and collecting government assets.

Canton China Chinese Central Kooan Nanchang South China Front Wenchow Kian Yoyang Canton- Hankow Shanghai Soong Kung Chen Chiang

Judge Bennett Conducts Episcopal Services in Dillon

Judge Lyman H. Bennett of Virginia City led lay services Sunday morning at St. Episcopal church in Dillon. The Rev. and Mrs. Lewis D. Smith departed last week on a business trip to their former home in Wyoming.

Dillon Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City St. Episcopal Church Lewis D. Smith Wyoming

South Dakotans Gain Fort Peck Missouri River Power

Rural electric consumers in six north central counties of South Dakota now use Missouri river power from Montana’s Fort Peck dam. The energy reaches an REA station near Ipswich and will be distributed to Faulk, Edmonds, McPherson, Campbell, Walworth and Potter counties with more co operatives to connect later, per Missouri-Dakota district manager Joseph Grimes.

Glasgow South Dakota Montana Fort Peck Missouri River Energy Rural Electrification Administration Ipswich Faulk Edmonds McPherson Campbell Walworth Potter Joseph Grimes Missouri-Dade Reclamation Bureau

Lilienthal Bashes Bomb Faith in Graduation Address

David E. Lilienthal of the Atomic Energy Commission denounced "bewitched and jumpy men" who trust the atomic bomb as he spoke at Michigan State College graduation exercises. He urged that the nation's real strength is in its people rather than in atom bombs.

East Lansing Mich U.P David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Michigan State College

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