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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1950

Page

5

Youth Held After Shots Fired in Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge chief of police and Powell county probation officer, John Wilson, says 18-year-old Keith Castlio is jailed after a dawn shooting affray at Wilson home on 108 Fifth Street. Four shots were fired by Castlio and two by Wilson. no one was injured. Castlio was arrested at his home on Dixon Street and faces charges.

Deer Lodge John Wilson Powell County Keith Castlio Wilson Castlio Ellsworth E. C. Ellsworth

California Reservoir Named Lake Mohave by Davis Dam Bill

The House approved and sent to the White House a bill to rename the Davis dam created reservoir on the Colorado River as Lake Mohave. This action formally designates the water storage feature with a single geographic name reflecting the Mojave region.

Washington House White House California Davis Dam Colorado River Lake Mohave

Pfunder's Tablets Promise Quick Relief for Ulcer Pain

Advert reads Pfunder's Tablets as a quick soothing relief for stomach ulcers and acid distress. It touts a guaranteed satisfaction or money back offer and claims medical ingredients by F. H. Pfunder Ph.G. with a history of 100 million tablets sold over 25 years.

F. H. Pfunder Pfunder

Monday Session In Municipal Court In Butte

The Butte city court collected 220 dollars in an hour session led by Judge John Seton. Fay Orcuit received the heaviest fine for resisting arrest after allegedly striking at officers during an arrest for an attack on his wife. Mrs. Orcuit was hospitalized with a fractured arm from the same incident. Multiple bonds were forfeited for failure to appear on disturbance and auto plate offenses. Several motorists faced minor fines and jail terms for vagrancy and traffic violations.

Butte John Seton Fay Orcuit Orcuit West Granite St. James Hospital Elbuyn Eley Walter Larson Drew Perry Drew

Ming Horse Lapse Sparks Wary Remark on Value

Bennett Cerf retells a tale of a wealthy Shanghai host who boasted a priceless Ming horse. A drunk American toppled it at dinner, shattering the relic, and the host calmly noted the loss would only increase the remaining two or three prized pieces’ value.

Shanghai 5451

City Sees 1950 Driver Permits Surpass Last Year

City records show 9,772 driver permits sold in 1950, surpassing total 1949 by 316. At 50 cents each, receipts fund traffic control as police resume checks on lights and brakes. an estimated 2,000 drivers have not yet obtained permits.

City Bernard Holland Phemia McPhail

Echo Lake Home Owners elect Rudy Endresse leader

Rudy Endresse of Butte was elected president of the Echo Lake Summer Home Owners association at a Sunday annual meeting. Delegates from Deer Lodge and Granite counties attended with officers Francis Wakley and Joe Schwartz also chosen. County commissioners Matt Kelly and Frank Horrigan joined, and plans were approved to open the road to the home area by early May next year for cabin access, with forest service supervisor W. E. Pry present.

Rudy Endresse Butte Echo Lake Summer Home Owners Association Deer Lodge Granite County Francis A. Wakley Joe Schwartz Anaconda Matt Kelly Frank Horrigan The Forest Service W. E. Pry

Bertrand T. Thomas Will Receive Degree

Bertrand Thomas Jones of 410 Mueller apartments St Louis will receive the doctor of medicine degree from St Louis University on Tuesday. About 2100 graduates represent 44 states and 16 foreign countries. Louis S St Laurent prime minister of Canada will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from the university.

Bertrand Thomas Jones Mueller Apartments St. Louis University St. Louis Louis S. St. Laurent Canada

Arrivals and Local Meetings Highlight South Side News

Miss Ann Dever travels from Spokane to visit her parents at 1925 Aberdeen while church and club activities populate the week. Formula: Methodist conference attendees depart for Livingston and Grace-Silver Bow lay delegates attend. Nazarene Junior Society hosts a Friday session. Covenant Mission Ladies’ Aid plans Tuesday gathering. priests prepare for Helena diocese retreat. Idle Hour Club relocates to 3005 Harrison for Thursday meeting.

Ann Dever Spokane Holy Names College John L. Dever Aberdeen H. B. Ricketts East Second Livingston Methodist Church John W. Moyle Ricketts Grace- Silver Bow Church M. J. Leonard William J. Gannon St. John the Evangelist J. J. O’connor Leonard Spraycar St. Ann Parish Helena St. James Hospital

Corundum Abrasive Found in Montana

A Montana finding confirms corundum in the state, valued for its use as an abrasive material. The discovery highlights Montana geology and potential mining interest. Local geological surveys note the mineral’s presence and set groundwork for further evaluation.

Mines Bureau surveys mineral deposits in all states

The United States Bureau of Mines has conducted a decade of surveys across every state and Alaska to map mineral deposits, documenting regional variations in ore types and potential resources for future development.

United States Bureau of Mines Alaska

Ford shows progress toward near perfect car

Ford HQ touts quality control as the key to near perfect automobiles. With 269000 potential buyers and 700 suppliers, Ford emphasizes quality design engineering and materials, starting from coal testing by Ford engineers and chemists.

Ford

The Ford Idea: Quality of Cars and Parts Driven by Careful Work

Workers inspect ore and sand to Ford specs and refine parts with precision. Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers further check cars after delivery, ensuring product quality. The Ford Idea emphasizes making the best possible products in the best possible way for everyone's benefit.

Hirat Ford Planta Mercury Lincoln-Mercury

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