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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

5

Youth Guidance Talk Given at Butte Kiwanis Meeting

Butte Senior High School guidance counselor Joseph R. Crowley outlined the role of guidance in education during a Kiwanis Club luncheon. He argued guidance must aid each youth’s values and interests, emphasize empathy over sympathy, and support self discipline rather than replace it.

Butte Senior High School Joseph R. Crowley Kiwanis Club Kirby Crowley Jack Wulf R. E. Heckman Butte High Crowley Gunther Schobel Eugene Bowman

Melrose Man Reports Ranch Gun Theft

Melrose rancher Jack Kearns told sheriff's officers that three firearms are missing from his home. He said the theft occurred Tuesday between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Missing were a .357 Magnum rifle a .32-20 Smith and Wesson revolver and a .765 Luger pistol.

Jack Kearns Melrose

Governor halts execution with handwritten plea

Bennett Cerf recalls Keen Johnson recalling a Kentucky feud killing case where a pencil note from the prisoner led to a life sentence instead of execution. The plea, signed Dear Guvnor, arrived as the governor faced petitions and pleas but found mercy in a single handwritten message. A comic ending features a bleating gift sheep from TV commentator Ben Grauer.

Keen Johnson Kentucky Guvnor Joe D Express Ben Grauer

Dear Ann Landers Problems Chronicle

A reader recounts engagement broken by her fiancé’s secret marriage and threats. guidance urges ending the dangerous attachment. Other letters advise leaving a volatile in‑law situation and handling a domestic tension with practical steps.

Action Is Filed For Divorce Between Carol and Dale Race

Carol Race files for divorce from Dale Race in district court alleging extreme cruelty and mental suffering. They married Jan 12, 1951 in Great Falls and have two young children. She seeks custody with father visitation, and $90 monthly support. The father waives contest.

Carol Race Dale Race Great Falls John B. McClernan John H. Corcoran Butte Dave C. Watson Seattle McClernan John C. Maguire Alice L. Maguire Betty Lee Dennis E. Lee

Officers Checking Complaints About Firecrackers

Silver Bow County residents outside Butte city limits report loud firecracker bursts disturbing sleep weeks before the Fourth of July. Sheriff William L. Dalling warns offenders face arrest and parents may be liable up to 300 dollars for damages under a new state law.

Silver Bow William L. Dalling Roy Tripp Butte

Forest Service Adds Engineer to Deer Lodge Staff

Robert L. Hayes formerly with the Bureau of Reclamation at Ogden Utah has joined the engineering section of Deer Lodge National Forest. He will design locate and survey forest service access roads into timbered and recreational areas working under Warren O Meara. Hayes is a native of Arkansas where he was educated.

Robert L. Hayes Bureau of Reclamation Ogden Utah Deer Lodge National Forest Rolf Jorgensen Mr. Hayes Forest Service Warren O'Meara Arkansas

Recruits Listed Enlistments Across Several Montana Cities

Recruits announced Wednesday at the Armed Forces Examining Station in Bozeman and Great Falls include Edward L. Daniel son of Grand and Butte, plus William J. Haley of Bozeman. Air Force enlistments feature Elmer W. Whitworth of Great Falls James D. Garvey Paul H. Locke Wilhart Krumm Abe R. Van Beuzekom Billings John F. Custer William B. Fuehr Livingston Carl R. Cook and Lawrence E. Moore of Missoula.

Edward L. Danielson Grand Butte William J. Haley Bozeman Armed Forces W. Park Air Force Elmer W. Whitworth Great Falls James D. Garvey Paul H. Locke Wilhart Krumm Abe R. van Beuzekom Billings John F. Custer William B. Fuehr Livingston Carl R. Cook Lawrence E. Moore Missoula

Finnish Gospel Rally At Church Tonight

The Harvesters' Quartet from Northwest Bible College Seattle will perform at a 7:30 pm rally at Finnish Gospel Chapel 703 E. Park St. The quartet includes Rollin Carlson Gene Ness Kenn Lindgren and Al Baunsgaard. A trumpet trio and sacred songs will conclude with a brief message from a member.

Walter Daggett E. Park St Harvesters’ Quartet Northwest Bible College Seattle Wash Rollin Carlson Woodenville Gene Ness Oakland Calif Kenn Lindgren Yakima al Baunsgaard

White Elephant Sale At Community Memorial Hospital

Reservations must be made by Thursday noon for a White Elephant sale in the hospital cafeteria Friday afternoon. The event starts at 1 15 and is hosted by hospital unit members Mrs James Kitto Mrs F J Sten and Mrs L P Sanders with listed telephone calls for reservations.

Community Memorial Hospital James Kitto F. J. Sten L. P. Sanders

Butte Dental Society Reviews State Convention Plans

At the Finlen Hotel the Butte Dental Society receives a report on the Montana State Dental Association convention in Billings and sets plans to host the 1958 state meeting in May. Dr. George Smith notes leadership changes and ADA activity while outlining a two day June class by Dr. John Ryan of Seattle for local and ADA members.

Butte Dental Society Montana State Dental Association Billings Finlen George Smith Smith Harry G. Farrell W. J. Quinn State Association C. S. Renouard Butte American Dental Association Dallas Texas Renouard The ADA Northwest States Alaska South Dakota Idaho Wyoming

Power Firm Pays Over 113000 in 1956 County Taxes

The Montana Power Company sent Silver Bow County Treasurer two checks totaling 113 787.39 for the 1956 second half property tax. One check covers undisputed county assessment, the other pays under protest over state board of equalization intercounty lines. The firm argues the state assessment is excessive and discriminatory while county assessments are accepted. The 1956 Montana Power tax bill was 3 326 137, up from 3 124 821 in 1955, and total 11 748 512 paid to various government units in 1956.

Montana Power Company Silver Bow John E. Picard State Board of Equalization of Intercounty Electric R. E. Crangle Montana Power State Board of Equalization Montana Govwer Crangle

Road Work Urges Drivers to Stay Off New Highway

An urgent plea asks motorists to refrain from using the unfinished highway west of the city. Barricades close the road and violators face prosecution as oiling of the surface is planned soon. James R. Kennaday of Carl E. Nelson Construction Co. appeals for public cooperation to ensure a quality Montana road for Butte and surrounding area.

James R. Kennaday Carl E. Nelson Construction Co Kennaday Montana Butte

Carnival Event Set Friday at Church

A June Carnival will be presented by the Pilgrim Fellowship of the United Congregational Church in the Community Hall Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be entertainment movies ice cream social cake walks prizes sale of candy aprons and pillow-c cases and a fine evening of fun. Proceeds benefit the young people pledge to Church World Mission and Camp Mimanagish.

Pilgrim Fellowship of the United Congregational Church Church World Mission

Masons Visit Sheridan Tonight

Highland Lodge A F and A M will travel to Sheridan for their 30 year visitation. Cars depart the Masonic Temple at 7 o’clock. Transportation may be arranged by calling W J Symons, secretary. Dave B Boulter is worshipful master.

Highland Lodge A. F A. M Sheridan Masonic Temple W. J. Symons Dave B. Boulter

Arthur Weber Dies After Illness in Fort Harrison

Arthur Edwin Weber 2014 Harrison Avenue died Wednesday in the Veterans Administration Hospital Fort Harrison Montana after a lengthy illness. He was born in Missouri and moved to Butte as a youth. A World War I veteran he belonged to the Methodist Church and Carpenters Union Local 112. Survivors include his brother Charles Weber of Butte and multiple in laws and sisters and brothers in Canada Iceland and Iowa. His remains are at Duggan Merrill Mortuary with calling from Thursday evening. Funeral details will be announced later.

Arthur Edwin Weber Harrison Ave Veterans Administration Hospital Fort Harrison Mont Mr. Weber Missouri Butte Methodist Church Carpenters Union Charles Weber Alvin Weber Dighton Kan Chris

Funeral services for Arthur O Neill

Funeral services for Arthur O Neill were held Wednesday from the Daly Shea Chapel to St Patrick Church with a requiem mass by Rev M M Beatty and Catherine Brennan singing respondals. Graveside rites by Rt Rev Msgr M M English at Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Price Charles Price Kenneth Sheehan John Ayers James Ayers and Pete Sullivan.

Arthur O’neill Daly -Shea Chapel St. Patrick Church M. M. Beatty Catherine Brennan M. M. English Holy Cross Cemetery Dan Price Charles Price Kenneth Sheehan John Ayers James Ayers Pete Sullivan

Veteran barber in Housatonic marks 70 years cutting hair

Fred Sauer, 89, of Housatonic Mass continues to practice as a barber, noting a career spanning about seven decades. The veteran stylist has remained active well into old age, reflecting long years in the trade.

Housatonic Mass. U.P Fred Sauer

4 H Clubs Wage Annual Contest At Race Track Hall

County 4 H clubs hold a two day judging and demonstration program starting Wednesday in the Race Track Fire Hall. Earl J Peace directs with Betty Donner assisting. Mrs Patkins judges. Winners advance to statewide contests at Bozeman.

Earl J. Peace Betty Donner Silver Bow County Bozeman

Direct Reenlistment Offered To Ex Servicemen

Prior servicemen separated from the Army within the last year are offered direct reenlistment with the Second Armored Cavalry scheduled to deploy to Europe in February 1958. Capt. Shannon D. Bowman announced that accepted men will be sent directly to the regiment and recruiters can provide more information.

Second Armored Cavalry Europe Shannon D. Bowman Bowman

McQueen Firemen Meet Tonight

McQueen Volunteer Fire Dept will meet at 9 o clock Thursday night in the fire station. Ed Crunch, chief, announced that delegates to the state convention in East Helena next week will be chosen and other matters will be discussed. The department meets only monthly during summer.

McQueen Volunteer Fire Dept Ed Crunch East Helena Cruich

St Ann Student Places Second in State Essay Contest

Catherine Weir, seventh grade at St. Ann School, won second in the Montana American Legion Auxiliary essay contest for Our American Heritage and received a $10 award. She also placed high in city county contests and earlier won poetry and poster prizes. She is 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Weir of 1310 Adams.

Catherine Weir St. Ann School American Legion Auxiliary Montana Lawrence Whelan Butte Catherine American Legion Harry Weir Adams

Minnesota Farmland Sees Large Hay and Pasture Share

A third of the state’s farmland is used for hay and pasture, reflecting a dominant pasture oriented landscape. This shows livestock and forage cultivation shaping Minnesota’s agricultural pattern and land use priorities.

Minnesota

Harnish to Attend Interstate Oil Session in Yellowstone

Prof. Douglas H. Harnish of the Montana School of Mines will attend a mid year meeting of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission from June 10 to 12. The Montana representative serves on the secondary recovery and pressure maintenance committee.

Douglas H. Harnish Montana School of Mines Interstate Oil Compact Commission Canyon Hotel Yellowstone National Park Harnish Montana Group

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