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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

2

MSC Will Confer 335 Degrees Today in Bozeman

MSC will confer 335 degrees at the 32nd commencement in Bozeman. Three honorary doctorates will be awarded to Wallis Huidekoper of Big Timber livestock leader G Ott Romney and Dr Mott Sauders Jr an associate of Shell Development Co Sauders a 1926 MSC graduate will receive the engineering honorary. Romney will deliver the commencement address as 49 masters and 286 bachelor of science degrees are awarded along with 45 group and individual honors.

Bozeman Montana State College Wallis Huidekoper Big Timber G Ott Romney MSC U.S. Army Adjutant General Mott Sauders Jr Shell Development Co Sauders Romney

Pilarczyk and Brogan Death Notices in Butte

The remains of Lilliam Pilarczyk lie at Duggan's Merrill Mortuary after dying at the family home 64712 S Main St. The remains of James Brogan are at Duggan's Merrill Mortuary with funeral from the Rose Room Tuesday at 8:30 to St. Patrick Church for a 9 o'clock mass followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Attention: Butte American Legion Silver Bow Post No. 1.

Pilarczyk Lilliam Pilarczyk S. Main St Duggan Merrill Mortuary

O Brien Funeral Held From Daly Shea Chapel

The funeral for Patrick OBrien will be held from the Daly Shea Chapel on Monday morning at 9 oclock. A requiem high mass will be celebrated at St Lawrence Church at 9 30. Interment follows at St Patrick Cemetery.

Rutten Funeral Services Announced by Sherman & Reed

Henry A. Rutten will be buried or cremated with funeral services to be conducted at the Sherman & Reed Mortuary. The proceedings will be held at a time to be announced later. Daly-Shea Mortua handles wakes and funerals at 101 South Idaho. Francis X. Dolan is manager.

Daly-Shea Mortua South Idaho Francis X. Dolan Mgr Sherman & Reed Mortuary J. R. Reed Mer Arizona Street

Jenkin Remains Found For Service At Richards Funeral Home

The remains of the late Charles Jenkin are in Richards Funeral Home where Edward Mitchell will conduct services this afternoon at 2 o'clock Interment at Mount Moriah.

Remains of Furman Roman to be Funeraled in Rich ards

The remains of Furman Roman lie in Rich ards Funeral Home with Rev. H. B. Ricketts set to lead services tomorrow at 2 p m. Silver Bow Post No 1 American Legion will conduct services in the Veterans Plot at Mountain View Cemetery. Attention Silver Bow Post No 1.

Roman Furman Roman Richards Funeral Home H. B. Ricketts Silver Bow Post No American Legion Veterans Plot Mountain View Cemetery Silver Bow Post

Mantu Funeral Arrangements Given for William Mantu

The remains of William Mantu of 75 W Park St are in White's Funeral Home, with a funeral in the Drawing Room this Monday morning at 9 o'clock officiated by Father C Palassis. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Peterson Obituary Notice for Frank Peterson

The remains of Frank Peterson of 624 Nevada Ave. will be taken to Mount Moriah Cemetery for interment after a service this Monday at 2 o clock officiated by Rev. T. P. Neste of Anaconda.

Reichel Remains Forwarded for Hamilton Service

The remains of Theodore C. Reichel of 518 West Quartz were forwarded from White's Funeral Home to Hamilton Montana where services and interment will take place Sunday afternoon.

Local Woman Sophie Little Dies. Funeral Pending

Mrs Sophie Little of 735 F Mercury Street died Saturday at a local hospital. Her remains are in White s Funeral Home where funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Little Sophie Little F. Mercury St White

Annual Women's Day Observance Honors and Winners

Top honors go to Laisi Ward for outstanding senior woman at MSC Marjorie Anderson of Bozeman. Five year speaker award awarded to Dorothy Larsen of Forsyth. Jane McDonnell of West Glacier wins Associated Women's Students Cup for high attainment. Martha Hawshworth of Bozeman named outstanding alumna of 1954, MSC registrar. Miss Nancy Jones of Powell is 1955 Women’s Day chairman.

Laisi Ward MSC Marjorie Anderson Bozeman Dorothy Larsen Forsyth Associated Women’s Students Cup Jane McDonnell West Glacier Martha Hawshworth Nancy Jones Powell, Woo

Highway 10 Group Elects Helenan Officials

Livingston hosts the Montana Highway Association meeting as delegates elect Robert Watson of Helena as president and Rufus A. Cate of Miles City as vice president. Mrs. Sherman W. Smith of Helena becomes secretary treasurer, with Dr. W. L. Deal of Anaconda and Dr. Earl B. Keller of Bozeman named to the board for two year terms and Cate and Myron Erb of Laurel chosen for one year. The group plans to offer Highway 10 film to the State Highway Commission and to push safety programs for the 1955 Legislature.

Livingston US. Highway 10 Assn Montana Highway Commission Montana Legislature Association Robert Watson Helena Rufus A Cate Miles City Sherman W. Smith W. L. Deal Anaconda Earl B. Keller Bozeman Cate Myron Erb Laurel Chicago Department of the State Highway Commission Legislative Assembly

Farm Exchange Youths Ready to Go Abroad

Final preparations for Montana 1954 International Farm Youth Exchange delegates are complete Frances Brink of Miles City will sail to Switzerland on June 16 after orientation in Washington DC June 9 to 15. David Leuthold of Molt heads to France on June 19 after leaving June 12. Two more delegates Keith Kimball and Charles Gestring will travel to India in August.

Bozeman U.P Montana International Farm Geraldine G. Fenn Frances Brink Miles City Switzerland Washington, D. C David Leuthold Molt S. S Leuthold France Keith Kimball Myers Charles Gestring Creston India

New Burning Index Meter Card Planned

A new 4 x 6 inch meter card will measure fire danger in Flathead National Forest this summer. Rangers fire guards and lookouts will use it to assess humidity topography fuel moisture and other factors. Card developed by Jack Barrows chief of fire research Forest Service Missoula.

Columbia Falls Flathead National Forest Jack Barrows Forest Service Missoula

Three Men and Seven Circus Horses Killed in Crash

A truck carrying trained circus horses rolled off a 25 foot embankment in Oil City Pa killing three men and seven horses. Driver Robert Black of Youngstown Ohio leaped free as brakes failed. Victims identified include George McGouch 31 and Arthur J Taylor 65. The third victim is known as Shorty. Black is in fair condition at Oil City Hospital. No addresses available for the deceased.

Oil City Robert Black Youngstown Ohio Black Oil City Hospital George McGouch Arthur J. Taylor Shorty

British Consul General to Visit Helena

Kenneth Bumstead, British consul general, arrives in Helena to confer with Gov. J Hugo Aronson and Atty. Gen. Arnold Olson on the Exchange Control acts. He will discuss administration and reciprocity of inheritances and funds transfers under Montana and British rules and speak to the Butte Exchange Club Tuesday.

Pacific Northwest Bumstead Montana Butte Exchange Club

Jury to Visit Slaying Scene in Taylor Trial

A nine man jury plus three women will tour the shooting site near Jefferson City as the first degree murder trial of Alvin H. Taylor resumes. Taylor, 61, from Jefferson City, pleads not guilty to the November 29 death of Earl Streeter, a 22 year old Loudon trapper. The panel will not be accompanied by counsel or the defendant. Court resumes at 10 a.m. Monday.

Boulder Alvin H. Taylor Jefferson City Taylor Earl Howard Streeter Loudon N. H

Evans Files for State Representative in Powell County

Vern L. Evans of Deer Lodge filed his petition for nomination to State Representative from Powell County on the Democratic ticket. Also filing for committeeman and woman from Precinct No. 5 were Gladys R. Jones and Jasper A. Jones, both on the Democratic ticket.

Butte Holds Pair Continued From Page 1

Police report that Bland Sisson and Tretheway face bogus check charges with warrants issued in Great Falls. Sisson was found with a gas pistol during search. The group is tied to multiple Lincoln area burglaries including Wheeling Cafe safe theft and Lamp kin's Corner Bar loot. Items stolen include 2500 dollars from the cafe safe and fuel and equipment from local sites.

Bob Russell Larry Tromly Bland Blackstone Maurice Barry John Bukovatz Sisson Tretheway Molthen Great Falls Cascade County D. J. Leeper Malthen Lincoln Lewis and Clark County Dave Middleman Wheeling Lampkin’s Sherman-Cooke Polo

Catholic Chaplain Is Highly Honored

In Pilsen Kansas Reverend Emil J. Kapaun the battlefield chaplain honored posthumously by fellow POWs at St John Church. Capt Ralph Nardella presented an $8,300 check from prisoners to fund a new Chaplain Emil J. Kapaun High School in Wichita with the bishop calling it a down payment.

Pilsen Kan Emil J. Kapaun St. John Father Kapaun Ralph Nardella Patterson N. J

Montana State University Holds 57th Commencement

Montana State University will confer 541 degrees in its 57th annual commencement exercises. The total includes 423 bachelor degrees and 118 masters. Three honorary doctorates will be awarded to William H. Allen of Seattle, Charles A. Joy, and Dr. Carl L. Larson. Dr. H. L. Foss delivered the baccalaureate address after open house and exhibits.

Missoula Montana State University William H. Allen Seattle Boeing Aircraft Corp Charles A. Joy Forest Service Carl L. Larson Hamilton Rocky Mountain Laboratory US. Public Health Service H. L. Foss Pacific District of Evangelical Lutheran Church

Montana DAV names new state staffs at Lewistown meeting

William Gordon Hughes of Billings elected state commander of the Montana Disabled American Veterans at the three day session in Lewistown. Other officers named include Robert T. Anderson Miles City Howard Merhar Butte George A. Davis Helena Pete Pavlenti Armington and Lawrence Springley. DAV Auxiliary selects Mrs Leila Jacobs Bozeman as state commander with Martina Hiner Helena as oldest auxiliary member present. Delegates vote to hold 1955 convention in Billings.

Lewistown William Gordon Hughes Billings Montana Hughes John B. McClernan Butte Robert T. Anderson Miles City Howard E. Merhar Juffier George A. Davis Helena Pete Pavilenti Armington Lawrence Springley Fred Root Missoula Lawrence Springley Miami Beach Fla DAV Leila Jacobs Bozeman Verna Topp Livingston Martina Hiner Boniface Maile Detroit Mich John Sloan Maile United States

Senate debate over farm bill surplus set aside plan

Senate leaders weigh Ike proposed set aside of 214 billion dollars of government owned surplus crops including cotton wheat dairy products and vegetable oils. Knowland favors no legislation while urging administration acceptable terms. Dirksen backs flexible program as best chance to reduce surplus pressure. Russell sees bipartisan support for high parity but warns administration pressure may sway votes. If no bill passes farm prices would fall, harming Republicans politically.

Eisenhower Knowland GOP Senate Hope R-Kan House Agriculture Committee House Sen Dirksen R-Ill Russell

U.N. action urged on Southeast Asia encroachment

U.S. Senator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin urged that the issue of Communist encroachment in Southeast Asia be brought before the United Nations for appropriate action. He stated the time has come for the free world to seek UN involvement.

U.N Louisville, Ky U.P Alexander Wiley R-Wis Free World Southeast Asia United Nations

Republicans back Eisenhower housing plan amid Senate clash

The Senate backed a broad public housing program amid party divisions as White House aides and Republican leaders pressed for passage. Maybank's amendment to kill all public housing failed, and Ferguson predicted House acceptance of part of the 35,000 units per year plan. A conference committee will reconcile differences, with public housing the main dispute.

Sen. Ives New York White House Senate Ferguson Sen Maybank D-Sc House Supreme Court Eisenhower

Anniversary salute at Normandy beach ceremony in Utah

Ten years after D-day the Normandy invasion was commemorated at Utah Beach France with 25 000 French attendees. Maj Gen Eugene Caffey raised the flag on the German blockhouse monument as wreaths were laid by President Rene Coty and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. European leaders praised Allied unity and Eisenhower, noting France's leadership in postwar Europe.

Utah Beach France Europe Eugene Caffey Belgium Canada Britain Norway Luxembourg Netherlands Rene Coty Coty Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Eisenhower Lodge Indochina America Dwight David Eisenhower Ike

Young Colorado Climber Killed on Longs Peak

Estes Park rangers recovered the battered body of 19 year old Earl Franklin Harvey a Denver University student from Gretna Virginia who died while descending Longs Peak after losing footing. He slid 40 feet then plunged over the precipice and tumbled 600 feet across a snow field to the base.

Estes Park Rangers Earl Franklin Harvey Denver University Gretna Long’s Peak Harvey

48-Year Romance Will End Happily

Prudence Coker, 72, of Philadelphia waits in Vancouver for a shipboard reunion with John H. Edgecombe, ending a 48 year romance begun in Plymouth in 1906. Edgecombe will arrive aboard the Oronsay from New Zealand where he became a dairy farmer after his New Zealand marriage ended.

Vancouver B. C U.P Prudence Coker Philadelphia Johnny John H. Edgecombe Plymouth England Miss Coker Edgecombe New Zealand

Glacier Facilities Are Due to Open This Week

WEST GLACIER U P Glacier Park hotels cabins and stores were to open this week for the 1954 season. Officials said reservations are ahead of last year when a record 630949 visitors were in the park.

West Glacier U.P Glacier Park

New Preparation H Promises Piles Relief Without Surgery

New York Special reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H ointment to shrink hemorrhoids and stop bleeding without surgery. Case after case shows prompt pain relief and actual shrinkage, with claims that piles have ceased to be a problem. Money back guarantee available at drug stores.

New York, N. Y

No-Politics Trip Set by President Eisenhower

President Eisenhower plans a non political swing through Delaware and Maryland on Monday with Republican hosts and candidates aboard. He will tour along the Eastern Shore by auto from Dover to Chestertown where he will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws from Washington College, his 22nd honorary degree. He departs around 8:30 a.m. MST, with Delaware senators Williams and Frear and Representative Warburton joining. Freeman Frear is listed as the only Democrat in the itinerary, framed as a courtesy to emphasize non political aspects of the trip.

Washington Eisenhower White House Delaware Maryland Dover Del Chestertown Washington College Pearson and Hardy Sadlersville Dudley Corners Church Hill

Wind whipped forest fire near Los Alamos controlled

The wind whipped blaze threatening the atomic city for two days was brought under control late today in Los Alamos New Mexico. Fire crews contained the flames and safeguarded surrounding areas as residents watched developments.

Los Alamos N. M

MSU Student Wins National News Story Contest

Miles City resident Bill Jones has been named one of three winners in a national news story writing contest sponsored by Newsweek magazine and the International Forum television show. He will receive 10 weeks of paid work experience at Newsweek in New York City starting June 14 and will earn his journalism degree at Montana State University next Monday.

Miles City Bill Jones Newsweek Magazine International Forum Jones New York City Montana State University

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Fritz Merrill John P. Duggan Leseee Butte North Montana Jeattre and Vicinity MEE Vy Funeral Home W. Park ST Rudy Sayatovic Highway 10 Helenan Farm Exchange The Cowboy Wein S Treasure State News Vern L. Evans Msu York Rite Masonry Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters Lyman FE. Smith Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Henry W. Irwin Whitefish Knights Templar of Edward A. Syms Robert Lowell Watkins Black Eagle Commandery William Catron Gordon, Marshall Knights Templar Normandy By Charles C. Lane Colorado Leonard L. Reeves Seymour Park St. Peter Hospital Frank Capps Euclid St. John Hospital Old City Nevada Wilbur Clark Cleaning Service St. Main Tmarey Walsh Tess Watline St. Main St Norman Brandt Walter Sellars Man Cynthia Adelaide Humphries
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