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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

2

Nehru Leaves for Month-Long Moscow Trip

Prime Minister Nehru departed Sunday for a month in Moscow and eastern Europe amid tight security at Bombay's Santa Cruz Airport. The party includes Indira Gandhi and 12 Indian journalists. Stops: Cairo overnight, then Prague for a day, Moscow on a Russian plane, with Tass hosting journalists after Prague. Departure set for June 23 from Moscow to Warsaw.

Bombay India Nehru Moscow Europe Santa Cruz Air India Cairo Abdel Nasser Prague Indira Gandhi Tass Warsaw

State Credit Union Chooses Its Officers

The Montana Credit Union convention elected Benjamin A. Peden of Fairfield as president Frank T. Williams of Billings was named vice president and Lloyd V. Richmond of Great Falls became secretary treasurer New directors include Betty Boyle Miles City James Taylor Great Falls Ray Harris Laurel Floyd Fish Livingston and Williams.

Billings Benjamin A. Peden Fairfield Montana Credit Union Frank T. Williams Lloyd V. Richmond Great Falls Betty Boyle Miles City James Taylor Ray Harris Laurel Floyd Fish Livingston Williams

Ballantine Student Receives $100 Chemistry Award

Trucilla J. Weimer of Ballantine has been chosen as the recipient of a $100 Montana State College Chemistry Department Staff award for meritorious scholastic work. The sophomore undergraduate stands honored as final aid toward continued fine work in chemistry.

Bozeman Trucilla J. Weimer Ballantine Montana State College Weimer

4-H Clubs Enrol Two Million Youth Nationwide

About two million boys and girls belong to 4-H clubs across the United States. The program engages youths in hands on projects, leadership activities, and community service through county extension agents and local clubs.

United States

Treasure State News Practice Search Mission Planned

The Montana Civil Air Patrol plans an annual air-ground practice search June 18-19 at Missoula County Airport. Capt. Les Sodorff of Helena leads as mission commander, named by Wing Commander Col. William P. Munich. 43rd Air Rescue Squadron officers from McChord AFB will observe and score the drill. Sodorff staff includes Lt. Clarence Miles, Capt. Eugene Polette, 2nd Lt. Jack R. Zeckman, and Capt. Edward Swetish. The exercise trains CAP to assist Air Force air rescue in Montana.

Helena U.P Montana Civil Air Patrol Missoula County Les Sodorff CAP William P. Munich Air Force 43Rd Air Rescue Squadron McChord Air Force Base Wash Sodorff Clarence Miles Missoula Eugene Polette Jack R. Zeckman Edward Swetish Dillon Air Force Air Rescue Service

Butte Man Among 16 Who Will Be Admitted to Bar

Sixteen Montana State University Law School graduates will be admitted to the Montana bar in open ceremonies before the state Supreme Court. The group includes Antoinette Boyle of Billings as the sole woman and names such as James A. Johnson of Butte, Paul G. Hatfield of Great Falls, Harry J. Mehr of Glendive, and Peder Moe Jr. of Poplar among others from Missoula Chinook Broadview Shelby and additional towns as listed.

Butte Helena Montana State University Law School Montana Montana Supreme Court Antoinette Boyle Billings Henry C. Adams Jr Daniel S. Boos Douglas R. Drysdale William E. Hunt Karl R. Karlberg James N. Purdy Robert Skelton Eugene C. Tidball Missoula Burton C. Bosch Chinook Paul G. Hatfield Great Falls Harold F. Hansen Broadview James A. Johnson William R. Mee- Namer Shelby Harry J. Mehr Glendive Peder Moe Jr Poplar

Horseless Carriage Club to Meet at Virginia City

The Montana Horseless Carriage Club plans its first large state meet in Virginia City on August 27 and 28. A Great Falls YWCA meeting set the convention and named a representative board of directors. Prizes honor oldest running car, longest distance driven, and best condition classic car.

Great Falls Montana Virginia City Larry Conner Ken Kaiser Charles Imhoff William R. Mackay Roscoe C. J. Tyler Moore Fritz Worall Loma Charles A. Bovey Chauncey Cassidy

Cool Air Holds Statewide Pace Across Montana

Sunday weather remained dominated by cool northwest air with no warm front in sight. Rain totals from a front that moved in Saturday included Lewistown 0.72, Great Falls 0.26, Billings 0.17, Miles City 0.09, Cut Bank and Havre 0.02, Belgrade and Broadus 0.01, and Kalispell, Livingston, Whitehall tracing. The Weather Bureau forecasts scattered showers Monday afternoon and predicts no significant change until warmer air from the south replaces the cool mass. Temperatures ranged from 53 in Lewistown to 71 in Glasgow with mid 60s elsewhere across the state.

Montana Weather Bureau State Lewistown Great Falls Billings Miles City Cut Bank Havre Belgrade Broadus Kalispell Livingston Whitehall Mercury Glasgow Helena

Butte Death Notices MOAR In This City

Sunday morning in a local hospital after an illness Pete Moar of 525 Madison Street. The remains are in the Daly Shea Chapel with funeral arrangements to be announced later. Khen J Marsh in Sherman Reed Mortuary with funeral services at 2 PM Monday officiated by Rev Fred Anstice. Interment in Spanish American War Veterans Plot Mount Moriah Cemetery. Attention Henry W Lawton Camp No 1 USW Veterans American Legion Silver Bow Post No 1 VFW Post No 1448.

Moar Pete Moar Madison St Daly-Shea Khen J. Marsh Sherman & Reed Fred Anstice Mount Moriah Henry W. Lawton American Legion Silver Bow VFW

Daly-Shea Mortuary Two Funeral Chapels For Wakes And Funerals

Laura Davidson's remains are due in town tomorrow morning and will be taken to Richards Funeral Home for services Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Clarence Spellman. Interment will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Daly-Shea Mortuary South Idaho Francis X. Dolan Mgr Davidson Laura Davidson Richards Funeral Home Clarence Spellman Mount Moriah

Walsh Funeral Service Scheduled at Sacred Heart Church

The funeral for John David Walsh will be held from Duggan's Merrill Mortuary Tuesday at 9 AM, with a solemn requiem high Mass at 9 30 AM at Sacred Heart Church. Interment follows at Holy Cross Cemetery. The rosary is set for Monday at 8 PM. Hod Carriers Local No 150 note.

Blasich Dies After Illness in Local Hospital

Louis Blasich of 834 North Montana Street died Sunday evening at a local hospital after an illness. The body is at Duggan Merrill Mortuary, with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Mrs Ann Giachino Funeral at St John Church

The remains of Mrs. Ann Giachino lie at Sherman Reed Mortuary. Funeral at 9 o'clock this Monday proceeds to St John the Evangelist Church for a requiem high mass at 9 30. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Giachino Ann Giachino Sherman & Reed St. John the Evangelist Church Holy Cross Cemetery

Bray Elsie remains to be interred in Mount View Cemetery

The remains of Elsie Bray who died Tuesday in Dulles Oregon are at White's Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 30 PM followed by interment at Mount View Cemetery.

Bray Elsie Bray Dulles Ore White Mount View Cemetery

Williams Robert Lee Williams funeral details

The body of Robert Lee Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Guffy of 60942 East Fourth St, lies at Finnegan Co Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday at 10:15 AM, service at Grace Baptist Church at 10:30 AM, Rev. M A Richards presiding. Burial in Nevada City Cemetery near Nevada City, Montana, at 1:30 PM.

Mill and Smeltermen’s Union Williams Robert Lee Williams Jay Guffy East Fourth St Finnegan Co Grace Baptist Church Fifth and Cedar Streets M. A. Richards Nevada City Virginia City Mont

Finnegan Company MORTICIANS Funeral Service Notice

Distinctive funeral service ad lists Finnegan Company Morticians with A. A. Longfellow T. D. Savage and an address line 107 Gak and Pheae 20 W. The fragment shows a local funeral home listing likely for arrangements or staff.

A. A. Longfellow T. D. Savage Gak &. Pheae

County Officials Meet in Red Lodge for Montana Convention

The Montana County Commissioners Assn. will convene in Red Lodge from June 12 to June 15. Speakers include Gov. J. Hugo Aronson John Fouse welfare administrator J. F. Reid state board of equalization chairman and R A Neill executive secretary of the Montana Taxpayers Assn. Aronson will speak on June 14.

RED Lodge Montana County Commissioners Assn J. Hugo Aronson John Fouse J. F. Reid State Board of Equalization R. A. Neill The Montana Taxpayers Assn Aronson

Young Democrats Set Convention in Oklahoma City

Santa Fe New Mexico report says the National Committee of the Young Democrats of America selected Oklahoma City for their November national convention after a three day meeting. Delegates adopted resolutions condemning the U S Health Education and Welfare Department for not providing a program of testing and polio vaccine distribution. Other actions urged seating pro national nominees supporters at the convention and backed Colorado River reclamation, farm price supports at 90 percent parity, and home rule voting rights for District of Columbia residents.

Santa FE N. M National Committee The Young Democrats of America Oklahoma City U. S. Health, Education and Welfare Department YDA Eisenhower Colorado River District of Columbia

Dillon Man Narrowly Escapes Gun Accident

Fred Arbour of Dillon sustained a minor bullet wound to the left breast when a gun he was removing from a cabinet discharged at his home early Sunday. The superficial wound was treated at Barrett Hospital, from which he was discharged after care.

Dillon Fred Arbour Barrett Hospital

Ford Named to SIU Carbondale Staff

Dr. James L. C. Ford, former dean of MSU Missoula School of Journalism, has been named to the staff at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, according to the report.

Carbondale, Ill James L. C. Ford Montana State University School of Journalism Missoula Southern Illinois University At Carbondale

Agriculture Is Job With Future

Bozeman Montana high school graduates are urged to consider agriculture for a secure career. Dean M M Kelso of Montana State College cites eight major fields and over 500 occupations, noting a gap between demand and supply of graduates. College programs, including a 34 page booklet Careers Ahead, guide students toward agriculture careers.

Bozeman Montana M. M. Kelso Division of Agriculture Montana State College Montana Agriculture Experiment Station Dean Kelso U. S. Department of Agriculture Kelso Agricultural Extension Service Vocational Ag

Merck Index Awards Given to Two MSU Seniors

Bozeman region seniors Edward D. Baretta of Red Lodge and Robert D. Gaines of Bozeman have been chosen by Montana State College chemistry department staff for Merck Index Awards for 1954 55. The award includes copies of the Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs with their names printed on the covers. Recipients are honored for scholastic achievement.

Bozeman Edward D. Baretta Red Lodge Robert D. Gaines Montana State College Merck Index of Chemicals and Drugs

Great Falls Driver Has Fish Story That May Cost $300

Mrs Rose Bryant may face charges or civil costs after a Great Falls collision with a parked car. Patrolman Bill Steele describes Bryant rescuing a goldfish that leapt from a bowl onto the floorboard, leading to $300 damage to her auto.

Great Falls Rose Bryant Bill Steele

Biological Field Work Set at MSC

Montana State College offers summer quarter field work in biology including plant ecology and field ornithology under favorable conditions. Lectures and labs in bacteriology chemistry physics and zoology are offered. Dr. F B Cotner dean notes plans provide diverse courses for undergraduates and strong programs for graduates.

Bozeman Montana State College F. B. Cotner

Knights Templar Open Convention in Miles City

The Grand Commandery Knights Templar opened its two day Montana state convention in Miles City on Sunday. Two other York Rite units the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters and the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons will also meet in Miles City this week. Leaders are J Fred Wetzteen Ben R Draper and Raymond V Love.

Miles City Knights Templar Montana York Rite Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons J. Fred Wetzteen Sula Ben R

Bozeman Student Is Honored for Work

Marcia M. Peterson of Bozeman has been chosen by Montana State College chemistry staff for the 1954 55 edition of the Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. The deluxe copy bears the college imprint and her name in gold. Miss Peterson is a freshman chemistry student with the highest first year chemistry major average.

Bozeman Marcia M. Peterson Montana State College Peterson

Kieckbusch Family Welcomes Daughter in Great Falls

Mr and Mrs Thomas W Kieckbusch of 2426 Eighth Ave North Great Falls announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday at St Peter Hospital.

Helena Thomas W. Kieckbusch Eighth Ave North Great Falls St. Peter Hospital

Columbia Falls Family Survives Wilderness Ordeal Together

C W Schrock and his wife with four children were marooned 42 miles up the South Fork of the Flathead River when their car stuck in a mud hole. Schrock walked miles for help, returning with a rescue party that found Mrs Schrock and the children, including baby Barbara, uninjured aside from blisters. The family endured the Memorial Day ordeal with the infant reportedly coping best.

Columbia Falls C. W. Schrock Flathead River Schrock Hungry Horse Dam West Side Flathead National Forest Hungry Horse

Primatene Asthma Tablet Ads Offer Nonprescription Relief

A 1955 Whitehall Pharmacel Company ad promotes Primatene, claiming doctors widely prescribe it for asthma and that nonprescription tablets stop attacks in minutes with relief lasting hours. It touts bronchial opening, mucus relief, and reduced nervous tension, priced at 98 cents with a money back guarantee. The copy notes it as a tiny pill available at drugstores nationwide.

New York, N. Y Whitehall Pharmacel Company

State University to confer 527 degrees at 58th commencement

Montana State University will award 527 degrees at the 58th commencement in Missoula, including 415 bachelor’s and 112 master’s. Two honorary doctorates go to Charles N. Pray and Otis O. Benson Jr. The ceremony follows a baccalaureate service and precedes a campus reception for graduates and families. Hundreds of graduates are listed by hometown with degrees in fields from health to forestry.

Missoula Butte Montana State University Charles N. Pray Great Falls Otis O. Benson Jr Air Force Washington D. C Benson Carl McFarland Army Organized Reserve Corps Samuel H. Hays Clarence V. McCauley Air Force Reserve Deane W. Ferm MSU School of Religion Alberton Harry F. Manuel Anaconda Joan Patricia Stoken Marian Geil Arlee—Harrison H. de Mers Bigfork R. Charles Robbin Bonner Raymond M. Ruana Wallace R. Otterson Bozeman Lane D. Justus William F. O’connor Martin P. Dowling Thomas E. Downey Janet Charlene Thomson Mary Delia Gennara Erma Ellen Gilliland James A. Johnson Robert R. Tromly Robert C. Lester Sharon Kay Dalling Donald T. Stagg Donald M. Hardisty Kenneth H. Duffy Daniel E. Piazzola Robert S. Gibson Jr Muriel Maxwell Vladimir Pishkin Deer Lodge Russel L. Pfohl Mary Davis Watson Lawrence S. Swenson Arthur M. Mathison Dillon Bruce H. Lloyd Dixon Carol Jean Nicholson East Helena James R. Haslip Jr Ennis Kenneth B. Card Florence Noel H. Johnson Hamilton Roland M. Grotte Donald V. Williams Helena—Mary Kathleen Booth Dian Flora Giulio Barbara la Berg John P. Acher Charles G. Jacoby Donald D. Little Helen G. Robertson Elizabeth Fitzsimmon

Planetarium Presented to MSU in Memorial Ceremony

MISSOULA The Scheuch Memorial Planetarium was formally presented to Montana State University Sunday by William M. Allen a 1922 graduate and Boeing Airplane Co. president in Seattle The planetarium was accepted by Dr Carl McFarland university president It honors the late Prof Frederick C Scheuch former president emeritus and English department head His influence on students began when he joined MSU in 1895 and continued through his 1936 retirement The dedication accompanied commencement week activities at MSU with numerous honors listed for students and faculty from journalism pharmacy forestry and other colleges.

Missoula Sigma

Airmen at Great Falls Train for Civilian Pilot Licenses

More than 50 airmen at the Great Falls Air Force Base fly and maintain jet interceptors while pursuing civilian pilot licenses. The Central Air Defense Force Aero Club formed last January by M. Sgt. George Perry and M. Sgt. Alex Bukosky, incorporated in February, bought two aircraft in March, and S. Sgt Richard Smith recently became the club's first pilot graduate. Of 56 members, several are rated pilots and instructors, with most still students.

Great Falls Great Falls Air Force Base Central Air Defense Force Aero Club George Perry Alex Bukosky Richard Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Credit Union Memoriam John R. Stankevie John Stankovic Betty Jean Stankovic Leona Zumpano Treasure State News Horseless Carriage Club Associated Press West Yellowstone Fritz Reu J. R. Reed Mar. Broadway Arizona Street Aki Funeral Rudy Savatovic Myrwasa W. Park ST Butte, Mont Finnegan Company Morticians Young Democrats Ford Gets MSC Susan Anne Billy Schrocks Tion Ann Carol Tomson Libby Forest E. Gilchrist Franklin D. Arness Lincoln John J. Gilliam Dan Yardley Howard FE. Burke Donald L. Chaney Betty Lee Means Byrle W. Payne Manhattan Don O. Campbell David R. Miller Alice Ann Larom Mika Viga Nye Jeanene FE. Schilling Harold B. Ferguson Nan Hubbard Billy Ann McFarland Everet Jay Lease Arlene Beth Bouck Patricia Thomas Colby Joanne Florence Guilbault Rosemary Laing Jo Anne Richardson Lowel Ralph L. Bingham Steven R. Sanders John L. Dean James L. C. Ford Jr Theodore C. Mueller Conrad J. Roemer Elizabeth Galasso Carpenter Donna Border Lott George D. Boiseuillet John A. Morrison Marjorie Anne Lovberg Arthur J. Jette James E. Carrell Mary Muirhead Staley Curtie J. Austin Joan Fae Bachman Richard L. Crist Theodore J. Criswell Roger G. Hayes Harold V. Herman Arlene Catherine Hollinger James G. Jackson James N. Janke Betty Jeanne Lewis Richard K. Mallick William W. Morrison Jr Melvyn M. Ryan Alice Joy Stack Paul B. Bean Nancy Teel Miller Leo C. Musburger Jr William R. Estey Robert E. Greenan John D. Holden Ralph T. Jaszkowski Merlin G. Leat David L. Owen William L. Poulson James R. Schoenbaum Zane G. Smith Jr Muriel Anne Daniels Carla Wetzsteen Hewett Raymond W. Moholt William H. Donkers Edward Noxon Loren J. Vanek Polson Georgiana Coppedge Ronan—Doris Ruth Sandsmark Thomas R. Needham St. Ignatius Katherine Joan Brooks Tommyrot Rudy J. Stoll Sheridan Mary Lou Marsh Stevensville Bill L. Miles Louis T. Larson Patricia Jeannette O'Hare Donald O. Enebo Thompson Falls William L. Kann Townsend Vernon D. Hawley White Sulphur Springs Miles H. O’conenor Whitehall—Kayel Elizabeth Marchinson Witbaux James L. Hoffman Wolf Point Donald W. Wolf Mountain Stotes Telemhona Geo Appliances Harrison Ave
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