Judge Rules In Favor Of Scofield In Trial Without Jury
Judge J. J. Lynch ruled for Viola H Scofield in a district court trial without jury and dismissed the action brought by Thomas M Sheehan. The report covers other court actions including a Mont Power company injury case, a promissory note suit, a divorce filing, and motions for new trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lynch
Viola H. Scofield
Thomas M. Sheehan
Helen Marie Clifford
Montana Power Company
Butte Lavina Mining Company
F. J. Skrastin
Nellie Griffin
George Huber
Helen Maki
Waino Maki
Butte
Albert Ball
Fred Daniels
Irene Daniels
C. Muirhead
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company
Mary Walsh
William E. Stevens
Frank K. Wilson
A. J. Davis
R. F E. McHugh
Trail Expedition Scheduled in July
Missoula based Trail Rider expedition to the Fhathead Sun River primitive area departs July 3 and returns July 15. The six annual trek costs 130 dollars from Missoula, with reservations due by June 15. Applications go to the American Forestry Association in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhathead-Sun River
Deer Lodge National Forest
Missoula
American Forestry Association
Washington
D. C
Erle Kaufman
Association
Forest Service
Washington, D. C
Bonds Forfeited On Charges Of Speeding
Seven persons charged with speeding forfeited bonds of $10 each in police court. Names listed include Ralph Morris Ed Doe John Doe John Doe George Brown William Healen and Al Harkins. Don Loveliss Clifford Alstad Pat Curley Lee Glynn and Joe Butler had $10 fordisturbance bonds forfeited. Glenn Dillie fined $25 on a disturbance charge and appealed. Five bonds of $2.50 for all night park offenses. Jack Payne Sam Stewart and Robert Stewart received 30 day suspended sentences for vagrancy and ordered to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Morris
Ed Doe
John Doe
George Brown
William Healen
al Harkins
Don Loveliss
Clifford Alstad
Pat Curley
Lee Glynn
Joe Butler
Glenn Dillie
Jack Payne
Sam
Robert Stewart
Stolen Property Action Dismissed In District Court
Justice of the Peace John Corbitt dismissed the case against Percy Netzner on a charge of receiving stolen property. Two other justice court actions were appealed to district court, including third degree assault against R. D. Russell with Leonard Stafford as complainant and reckless driving against Edward Saville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
John Corbitt
Percy Netzner
Justice Court
District Court
R. D. Russell
Leonard Stafford
Edward Saville
Fred Langdon Dies Sudden in Butte Heart Attack
Fred Langdon, 59, collapsed on East Quartz street from a heart attack and died before hospital care. Coroner M. F. Duff said the death was sudden after an investigation. Langdon, a 40-year Butte resident, was active in politics, unions, and fraternal groups and had served as constable and city council member. He was born in England and later worked as a miner and poultry grower, leading state prize-winning flocks and heading the Montana Poultry Growers association. Surviving are his wife, two sons, stepdaughters, a daughter-in-law, a sister-in-law, two brothers, four grandchildren, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Langdon
East Quartz Street
M. F. Duff
Butte
Langdon
South Butte
St. Agnes
Cornwall
England
United States
Jackson
Calif
Montana Poultry Growers’ Association
Relief Committee
The
Miners’ Union
Frederick Jr
James B
Herman Mauden
Harry Murphy
Will Bond
Frederick Langdon
Kalispell
Albert Langdon
Sacramento
Richard Langdon
Lewistown
Flora Willoughby
Betty
Loranna Bond
Margaret
Thomas McGuinnes
Stepmother of Butte Physician Dies in Michigan
Word came in Butte on Sunday of the sudden death Saturday of Mrs. Christian Schwartz at Three Rivers Michigan. She was the step mother of Dr. Harold Schwartz of Butte and had visited her son and family here. The news will grieve many friends in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Christian Schwartz
Three Rivers
Mich
Schwartz
Harold Schwartz
Funeral services for Mrs Cecile Beasley
Funeral services for Mrs Cecile Beasley were held yesterday at Duggan's Merrill mortuary chapel. The Rev Rowland Davenport officiated. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Melvin, John O'Neill, Joseph Duggan, Jerry Regan, John Shea and Daniel J Sullivan. Mrs Beasley died Thursday evening after a brief illness. She had been ill since the birth of twins on May 15. She resided at 3 West Agate Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile Beasley
Duggan
Merrill Mortuary Chapel
Rowland Davenport
Mountain View Cemery
Robert Melvin John O'Neill
Joseph Duggan
Jerry Regan
John Shea
Daniel J Sullivan
Beasley
West Agate Street
Funeral services held for Guy Rodio at Daly-Shea chapel
Funeral services for Guy Rodio were held yesterday at the Daly Shea chapel. Burial followed at Mountain View cemetery with pallbearers Archie Anselmo Frank Amegale Frank Albo Frank Bolfeta John Bolfeta and Quentin H Vigors. Music was provided by Mrs Elsie Richards who sang Lay My Head Beneath a Rose and Some Sweet Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Rodio
Daly- Shea Chapel
Mountain View Cemetery
Archie Anselmo
Frank Amegale
Frank Albo
Frank Bolfeta
John Bolfeta
Quentin H. Vigors
Elsie Richards
Ministers Hold Last Meeting Until Fall
The Silver Bow Ministerial Association ended its season with a final gathering at the YMCA. The next meeting is set for the second Monday in September. Rev. Bert Powell was named librarian for the circulating library, and a committee was formed to plan an August outing for pastors and families. Rev. Emerson Harris led the session in place of President Rev. Rowland Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Ministerial Association
Bert Powell
Grace Methodist Church
Emerson Harris
Rowland Davenport
Hartwig Theater Cafe Robbed. $175 Stolen
Yeags cracked the Hart wig theater safe in Dillon early today and fled with 175 dollars. Custodian Sam Cardinale found the open safe at seven after officers estimate the break in occurred around three this morning. Entry was forced by prying the front door and office, the safe moved to a landing, and the combination dial knocked off. Police suspect at least two suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TLLON
Yeags
Hartwig Theater
Paul H. Temple
Sam Cardinale
Stage Door college play delights crowd at Normal
A large audience enjoyed Normal college's annual commencement play Stage Door by Kaufman and Ferber directed by Myrtle Savidge. Twenty four students appeared in the cast including Bernice Erickson Barbara Magnus Alma Olsen Marcell a Jones Catherine Hickson Audrey Paulsen Billie Baxter Kate Seagren Charlotte Bennetts Gene Umphress Ramona Peachar Helen Sprout Suzanne Margis Winifred Lanagan Anna Hoekema Juanita Pace Ernest Desonia Milo Long William Boetticher Edward Sebull John Stevens Roderick Paisley Herman Schwab and Frank Davidson.
Legionnaires to Elect Officers in Dillon
Beaverhead post of the American Legion will elect officers at the regular meeting Thursday night at the city hall. Nominated are Commander C. J. Horren, vice commander C. A. Bechler, finance officer E. W. Bond, executive committeeman A. M. Jones, historian Parke T. Scott, chaplain Luther Smith, sergeant at arms Paul Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper City Council
Pythian Sisters
Sunshine Girls
Lee Mantle
Princes of Syracuse
Pythian Castle
South Main Street
Isabel Preston
May Julian
The
Leslie Blewett
Raymond Griswold
Larry Falcon
Marshall Hager
Harry Jones
Monitor
Art Norman
Noble Frye
Tracy Rundle
Homer Fultz
George Crothers
Jim Moore
Funeral Held for Dillon Woman Marian Barnes
The funeral of Mrs. Marian Kenison Barnes was held from Brundage chapel this afternoon with the Christian Science church in charge. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery in Dillon.
Henry M. Meine Files for Republican State Rep Nomination
Henry M. Meine, a Dillon rancher and long-time Beaverhead County resident, filed his petition this afternoon for the Republican nomination for state representative. He has operated a ranch in the Beaverhead valley for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Henry M. Meine
Beaverhead Valley
Summers visitors and graduates highlight Glendive news
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Little and family of Glendive arrived in Dillon to spend part of the summer with relatives. Mr. Little is a coach at Dawson County High School. Mrs. J. W. Stamm of Chinook visits at the home of her daughter Mrs. Bruce A. Risley. Mrs. J. A. Meeke and Mrs. Loren Curnutt returned from Billings where they attended Intermountain Union College graduation. Miss Mamie A. Meeke earned a B S degree. Arthur DeCelles of Anaconda is a guest at the J. F. Kelly home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie A. Meeke
Arthur DeCelles
Anaconda
J. F. Kelly
Court of Honor Set for Tonight in Butte
Butte Boy Scouts who qualified for awards and advancement will receive badges at the court of honor tonight in Judge T. E. Downey's courtroom. The ceremony begins at 8, L. Riley presides, Dr. John A. Donovan presents moving pictures, and 22 first aid certificates will be awarded. Eighty awards and rank advancements plus life saving letters will be given, with the monthly advancement banner going to the troop with the highest percentage represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Boy Scouts
Court of Honor
T. E. Downey
L. Riley
John A. Donovan
Moving Pictures
T. J. Davis to Address Butte Exchange Club Luncheon
T. J. Davis will speak on Trends before the Butte Exchange club at its noon luncheon at the New Finlen. Walter Whitman serves as chairman for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Davis
Butte Exchange Club
New Finlen
Walter Whitman
Butte Briefs: Hospital Admissions and Local Meetings
Patient admissions and discharges at St. James and Murray hospitals are listed, along with local meeting notices for Polheim lodge Sons of Norway, Butte Miners Union Auxiliary, American Legion drill team, and Central Alumni association. Also notes on travel of Dr. Peterson, a church quarterly conference, and newborn announcements.
Board Members Schedule Galen Visit For Saturday Meeting
Galen hosts a Tuberculosis Board meeting with Dr. Frank I. Terrill superintendent of the state hospital as host. Members marked for Saturday at 1:30 PM may reserve by calling 23970 and transportation will be provided if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Anti-Tuberculosis Society Board
Galen
Frank I. Terrill
State Tuberculosis Hospital
Last Rites Held For Miss Olla Steele of Deer Lodge
Miss Olla Steele longtime Deer Lodge resident dies Friday night in Helena after months of illness. Services held at Presbyterian church with Rev F C Phelps and Rev John Reagan officiating. Burial at Hillcrest beside her mother. Active in church affairs and Presbyterian leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Olla Steele
Miss Steele
Helena
F. C. Phelps
John Reagan
Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Presbyterian
Mrs. Helen Speer Dies After Illness in Missoula
News of Mrs. Helen Speer's death came from Missoula where she passed away Sunday night. She is mother to O. D. Speer, Deer Lodge public schools superintendent, and Lillian Speer, a local teacher. She had recently been in poor health and planned summer with her children. Services details were unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Helen Speer
Missoula
J P Grove Files for Legislature on Democratic Ticket
J P Bud Grove seeks state representative seat as a Montana candidate. He has farmed worked in public utilities and accounting since moving to Montana in 1911. The record notes 8 P Wilson as filing for committeeman on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
J. P
Bud) Gove
Montana
Statistical Department of the Government
P. Wilson
Masonic Lodge To Initiate Class In Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge No. 14 A F and A M will meet Tuesday evening June 7 at 7 30 o clock at the lodge quarters Initiation will be an important part of the work for the evening A large delegation of Butte members will motor down for the meeting and music will be provided by the visiting lodge chorus All members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Butte
St James Guild Hosts Farewell for Rev Lukens Family
Members of the St James guild of the Episcopal church will host the congregation and friends of Rev. Alexander Lukens and his family Thursday evening June 9 at 8 oclock at the parish house. The gathering marks a farewell as Mr Lukens departs soon for a new post in Minneapolis. Mrs Lukens and the children will remain several weeks longer before joining him. The Lukens have earned broad esteem among Deer Lodge residents and church members alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
St. James Guild
Episcopal Church
Alexander Lukens
Lukens
Minneapolis
Rev. Lukens
Miss Bernice Brown Visiting Deer Lodge Friends
Miss Bernice Brown of Missoula spent the weekend with Deer Lodge friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Burks and family of Berkeley California are guests of George O Burks and family. Hugo Tefft was admitted to St Josephs hospital today for medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Bernice Brown
Missoula
George Burks
Berkeley
Calif
Burks
George O. Burks
Hugo Tefft
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marine visits friends in Butte during furlough
Lieut. Thomas Roe of the United States Marines, known for Anaconda roots, stopped in Butte en route from Bremerton to join the U S 5S in Texas and San Pedro California. He visited his uncle James Roe, a city fireman at 626 East Park Street, and is the son of Mrs Margaret Roe of 616 Cedar Street Anaconda. Roe is a Montana State University Missoula graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Roe
United States Marines
Anaconda
Bremerton
Wash
U. S. 5S
Texas
San Pedro
Calif
James Roe
East Park Street
Lieutenant Roe
Margaret Roe
Cedar Street
Montana State University
Missoula
Highway patrolmen file traffic charges in county
State patrolmen filed summonses against motorists for alleged violations over the weekend. Complaints will be entered in various justice of the peace courts. Named defendants include Bill Delaney 913 West Mercury Street four in driver's seat William Thomas Jr 940 Horne t Street speeding L L Brown 315 North Washington driving on wrong side J F Mangold Three Forks no driver's permit L D Miller 2106 Johns Avenue faulty brakes William Topio faulty brakes William Gatzke Hamilton block no driver's permit Thomas Adams Wisdom faulty brakes William Burns 3215 Burlington Street no driver's permit Jack Beckenwider 2203 Walnut Street reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Bill Delaney
West
Mercury Street
William Thomas Jr
Hornet Street
L. L. Brown
North Washington Street
J. F. Mangold
Three Forks
L. D. Miller
Johns Avenue
William Topio
William Gatzke
Hamilton
Thomas Adams
Wisdom
William Burns
Burlington Street
Jack Beekenwider
Walnut Street
Marriage Licenses Granted in District Clerk Office
John Wesley Callahan 21 of Longview Washington and Doris Eben Hunt 20 of Butte and Laverne White 25 of White Sulphur Springs and Marion Jones 21 of Butte and Thorsten Anderson 30 and Mary Delmoe 23 both of Butte obtained licenses to wed yesterday at the district court clerk office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Callahan
Longview
Wash
Doris Eben Hunt
Butte
Laverne White
White Sulphur Springs
Marion Jones
Thorsten Anderson
Mary Delmoe
District Court
Probate Court Sets Dates and Appraisers Named
Several probate matters were filed in district court. Judge J J Lynch discharged Mary Monaghan as executrix in the Michael Monaghan estate. Appraisers I W Bates Edward Bolever and Joe Marshall were approved in the Sarah F Noyes estate. June 18 set for final account and distribution in Minnie Admian Johnson estate Mattias A Johnson. Judge Downey approved the Ida Nordberg estate final account and distribution. Butte and Basin Mining Company trustees filed additional bonds of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lynch
Mary Monaghan
Michael Monaghan
Arthur Merkle
Carl Warner
Helen Kennedy
Sarah F. Noyes
Lynch
I. W. Bates
Edward Bolever
Joe Marshall
Pat O'Brien
Minnie Admian Johnson
Mattias A. Johnson
T. F. Downey
Ida Nordberg
Adam H. Copple
A. P. Bowie
Butte and Basin Mining Company
Pioneer Club 10 Holds Memorial Ceremonies
Memorial services for departed members will be held by the Butte Pioneer club at 8 o'clock tonight in American Legion hall. The public is invited to the program. F. L. Riley will be chairman. The calling of the roll of the departed will feature the meeting. New candidates who will be initiated are Katherine Scannell, Katherine Bailey and John Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Pioneer Club
American Legion Hall
F. L. Riley
Katherine Scannell
Katherine Bailey
John Alger
WPA Workers May Run for Office
State Administrator Joseph E. Parker announced that WPA project workers excluding administrative staff may run for part time offices with per diem salaries. David K. Niles in Washington provided the ruling interpretation. Supervisory project workers may not draw emergency relief pay while campaigning for any full time state district county or municipal offices with attached salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Joseph E. Parker
David K. Niles
Washington, D. C
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Edden in City
Mr and Mrs Rance Edden of 22 East Woolman Street welcomed a daughter born yesterday at St. James Hospital. The birth adds to the family, awaiting details on the newborn’s name and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Hospital
Mike Mikkala
East Broadway
Robert Searle
Delaware
Gerald Guinn
Phillips
Herbert Mickelson
Slater Smith
Hannibal
Roe LeProwse
Kemper
Joseph Garrett
Sheridan
H. J. Knowlton
Warren Avenue
J. P. Quon
South Main Street
Rance Edden
East Woolman Street
Two Democrats File Nominating Petitions for Local Seats
Mary Walsh seeks re election as public administrator on the Democratic ticket. Minnie Beadle runs for state legislature. Rose Crunch seeks Precinct 5 committeewoman and William Dooks runs for Precinct 36 committeeman, both on the Democratic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walsh
East Granite Street
Minnie
M. Kerr) Beadle
West Granite Street
Rose Crunch
East Summit Street
William
Kaiser Bill) Dooks
West Park Street
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Boise
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Chicago
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Warns Florist
Alfred DE Mero
Chiago
Lifebuoy
East
Mrs. Cecile Beasley
C. B. Williams CO
Sash and Doors
B. Williams
First Ave
Seattle
Dillon Bureau
Dillon Show House
Legionnaires
Rites
Murray
Murray Hospital
Lena Powell
Emery
Floy Abbott
Mary Benton
South Washington
A. Louve
Harrison
Muriel Falcon
Edwards
Chang Han
Ramsay
Polheim
Sons of Norway
Scandia Hall
Butte Miners’ Union
Miners’ Union Hall
American Legion
Montana School of Mines
Central Alumni Association
Boys’ Central High School
R. F. Peterson
San Francisco
Peterson
Charles G. Cole
Frederick T. Spencer
Trinity
Mount Bethel Methodist
Paul J. Erler
Oscar Baldner
St. Paul
Bureau
MID- Steele
Deer Lodge Church
J. P. Grove
Masonic Lodge
Marine
Yelliow
Jack Malu
Disney
Gurie
IMACL
Mauch Twins
Billy and
Bobby
Werner
Pioneer Club
Sullivan Sheet Metal and Radiator Works
South
Park
Welic Poll
Yyee
Jane Wyman
William Hopper
Dick Purcell
Marie Wilson
John Wayne
Broadway
Jackie Cooper
Wiliam Gargon
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