Metro Sewer hearing set for public funds explanation
A public hearing on the county application for about 2.5 million dollars in federal funds for the Metro Sewer project is planned July 16 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse. Alternative plans have been drafted and copies will be available June 13 at the clerk and recorder. The hearing is a final step before Veatch can proceed with design and cost estimates if federal approval is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro Sewer
Clerk and Recorder’s Office
Veatch
Recreation unification urged by city official in Butte
Bob Rowling, Butte city recreation director, warns that county funds cover about 3 percent of recreation costs while receiving about half the benefits. He calls for interlocal agreement and unification with the county and school district to avoid losses within 3-5 years. Local commissions study government forms through November 1976 and seek public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Rowling
Rowling
Butte
Silver Bow County
Walkerville
Virginia City plans second floor for water and sewer storage
Virginia City council votes to add a second floor to the fire station funded by revenue sharing. The space will store water and sewer supplies as residents are urged to attend meetings that may alter the town's government. The recreation department runs 37 programs with a 111000 dollar budget, 75 percent for wages, and a 30000 dollar golf course operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Dick Pace
Ben Williams
Local Government Study Commission
Rowling
Snow Depths Still High in Mill Creek Area
A rare post May 1 snow survey shows Mill Creek drainage east of Sheridan with deeper snow and higher water content than 1970. Branham Lakes recorded 86 inches depth and 42 inches water, Middle Fork Wednesday 46.6 inches depth and 20.4 inches water, well above five year ago readings.
Three Anaconda residents seek damages in 1972 taxi crash
In Butte federal court a $610954.77 suit accuses the government of fault in a 1972 collision involving an Anaconda Job Corps Center resident driving a taxi. Plaintiffs Bjornemo DeAnn Thomas and Strelnik seek damages for injuries to themselves, citing supervision failures and intoxication of the trainee Edward Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Butte
James Douglas Bjornemo
Audrey Bjornemo
DeAnn Thomas
Donald Thomas
William P. Strelnik
Anaconda Job Corps Center
Job Corps
Cee
Edward Jarvis
Job Corps Center
Jarvis
Oak
Strelnik
Bjonnemo
Thomas
Vo-Tech Opens Summer Term at Butte Center
The Butte Vo-Tech Center at 404 S. Wyoming begins summer quarter Monday at 9 a.m. with an orientation for new students. Openings remain in key punch operator, legal and medical secretary, and mechanic programs. Call 7924256 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Vo-Tech Center
S. Wyoming
Montana Standard Subscription Rates and Details
The Montana Standard, established 1876 in Butte, lists daily and Sunday delivery with carrier and mail options. Rates show monthly, six month, and yearly prices for Daily and Sunday, Daily only, and Sunday only subscriptions, with separate outside Montana pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Standard
Granite St
Butte
Montana
Louis L. Plett
Mgr
Duncan R. Campbell, Jr
Bert Goskill
Montana Standard Carrier Supervisors Call Misses
Montana Standard notes issues in newspaper carrier service to readers and customers. Supervisors respond to missed deliveries and reassure timely distribution alongside operations updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Standard Newspaper Carrier Service
Boyette Named Montana State Prison Business Manager
James Boyette will become business manager of Montana State Prison effective July 7, replacing retiree Elmer Erickson who started as the prison's first business manager in 1957. Erickson and his wife plan to move to Helena. Boyette leaves his role as education and grants coordinator for the new post, announced by Warden Roger Crist in Deer Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
James Boyette
Montana
Roger Crist
Boyette
Elmer Erickson
Erickson
Helena
Anaconda Man in Butte Jail Over Assault Charge
Kenneth Earl Roberts, 20, of Anaconda, jailed in Silver Bow jail in lieu of $1,000 on a misdemeanor assault charge for allegedly striking Butte police Sgt. Pat Burns. Justice J. J. Winston granted Roberts until Monday to consult with an attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Earl Roberts
Anaconda
Silver Bowie
Roberts
Butte
Pat Burns
Justice of the Peace
J. J. Winston
Campers spread religion in parks and RV sites
Missionaries extend reach by engaging weekend campers. The Home Mission Board notes 11,000 families committed to a program that places religious activity in parks, campgrounds, and rallies across regions, using campfire games and singing to invite participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Land
Special Mission Ministries Department
Home Mission Board
Atlanta
Land
Woodland Park
Priest found guilty and admonished for Communion act
An ecclesiastical court found Rev. William A. Wendt guilty of violating Episcopal Church law by allowing a woman to celebrate Communion in his church and recommended only a mild admonition. The decision, 3-2, urged him to not repeat the act, while Bishop Creighton has 30 days to act if there is no appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William A. Wendt
Episcopal Church
Cnd
Father Wendt
William F. Creighton
Episcopal Diocese of
Creighton
Sermons in Science Film Series Opens June 15
The Chapel at Second and Arizona presents five weekly films Sundays June 15 through July 13 at 7 p.m. The public may attend the Sermons in Science series first shown at Expo 74 in Spokane. Children’s showings occur Mondays at 1 p.m. June 16 through July 14, featuring City of the Bees Red River of Life God of Creation Forts of Faith and Dust or Destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Arizona
Spokane
Rev Robison to Be Honored at Church Service
The Rev and Mrs Roger Alderson will honor Pastor Robison with a church event at 1621 Thornton. The Robisons plan to move to Sitka Alaska in mid June where Rev Robison will serve as pastor.
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Roger Alderson
Thornton
Robisons
Sitka
Alaska
Robison
Vacation church school at Three Forks
Three Forks youths will attend a Methodist Church school starting Monday for one week. Ages 3 through sixth grade participate from 9:30 to 11 with Bible study music arts and crafts games drama and field trips. Fifth and sixth graders visit Luccock Church Camp for two days in class three days camping with Rev and Mrs Charles chaperoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Forks
Methodist Church
Luccock Church
Charles
Tech graduates launch weekend with luncheon and commencement
Montana Tech marks its 75th commencement with a Saturday luncheon at the Tech Student Union and a 3:30 p.m. Sunday ceremony at the Fox Theater. About 111 degree candidates will be honored along with two $250 Chester Steele Honor Awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Tech Student Union
Library Museum
Butte Country Club
Tech
Fox Theater
William Roesch
Kaiser Industries
Chester Steele
Roesch
Arthur
Butte Arts Council and SNPJ Lodge Schedule Meetings
Butte Arts Council meets Monday at 7 30 PM at 102 North Alabama. SNPJ Lodge 249 holds a special meeting Sunday at 1 30 PM at 3133 Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Snpj Lodge
Kennedy
Moran justice court fines for traffic related charges and licenses
The Moran justice court this week fined Silas K. Natus 165 dollars for driving while intoxicated and a foreign driver license violation. Paul E. Blanchard paid 175 dollars for intoxicated driving and wrong‑way driving on a one way street. Numerous others faced smaller fines for no license, registration issues, stop sign violations, speeding, and related offenses with totals ranging from 5 to 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas K. Natus
Georgia Moran
Justice Court
Paul E. Blanchard
William L. McAfe
Marshall A. Muiske
Gene R. Levitt
Ray E. Floyd Jr
William A. Kelly
Ronald G Gibson
Diana L. Paddock
Bill F. Peltier Jr
William B. Button
Albert Povenper
Hannah B. Knapp
Deck Henningsen
Karl H. Loch
Daniel F. Fouts
Id J. Williams
Meredith C Russell
Edward N. Shea
Elizabeth S. Lawrence
Frank W Eaton
Eugene W. Grambow
Richard J. Fenster
Keith A. Moran
A Drew
David F. Leipheimer
James E. Stembridge
Susan M Simonds
Melvin A. Alumbaugh
William W. Boyes Jr
Donnette Carter
Richard F. Cole
Lucinda T. Doolittle
James ©. Hallen
Joan J. Harrington
Harold H. Hatfield
Michael R. Hutcheson
Lee M. James
Theron J. Johnson
Frank L Kankelberg
Robert J. Lubick
James A. Malvey
John G. Marthaver
John W. McGuinness
Robert T. Nadeau
Edward R. Norris
Robert C. Peterson
William J. Rauch
Frank L. Rosich
Andrew G. Star
Harold 5. Steward
James J. Tocher
Ernest A. Tomten
Darwin G. Waters
Brian Drew
Dan T. Sullivan
Chester L. Bushong
Eugene W. Byrnes
Eve D. Decker
Police Board Upholds 10 Day Suspension For Officer
The Butte police commission upheld a 10 day suspension for officer John McPherson after a closed hearing Tuesday. The suspension stemmed from an March 18 accident involving a police car. The commission upheld the chief and mayor’s action. decision released by the mayor’s office. Members cited are Rev John S W Fargher Robert Lemm and Lee Wulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Police Commission
John McPherson
McPherson
John S. W. Fargher
Robert Lemm
Lee Wulf
Police Commission
Tech honors two librarians at retirement luncheon
Margaret Greiner and Marguerite Miller, Montana Tech library staff since 1963, were honored at a retirement luncheon at the Elks Club. Over 30 Tech faculty and staff attended. Greiner, UW Seattle graduate, was a circulations and serials clerk. Miller, a library technical clerk, attended Butte Business College. The couple of each librarian, Harold and Thomas, live at 2005 Massachusetts and 2101 Grand respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Greiner
Marguerite Miller
Montana Tech
Elks Club
Tech
Greiner
University of Washington
Seattle
Harold
Massachusetts
Miller
Butte Business College
Thomas
Man pleads guilty in Madison County driving case
Daniel Chris Sanders of Dillon pleaded guilty Friday to driving while intoxicated in Madison County justice court. He was fined 210 dollars for the Thursday offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Daniel Chris Sanders
E. Parkview
Dillon
Madison County
Forfeitures and bond actions in J J Winston city court
In J J Winston's court this week Donald P. Taylor forfeited 75 dollars on reckless driving. Numerous speeding bonds and other fines were forfeited by defendants including Laurence Carden David Corbett Elayne Hiller and others. Bond amounts ranged from 5 to 75 dollars with several cases continued or set for next hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald P. Taylor
J. J
Kevin P. Stewart
Robert H. Young
Kenneth J. Weidone
Dale L. Lacry
Lorrie M. Govid
Nicholas J Sayatovic
Elayne J. Hiller
Kenneth Roberts
Joan Selon
John Kelly
John Becky
Gene Witt
Joey M. Juarez
Rodney Phillips
John Kougioulis
Char Jackson
Keith Simms
Theodore Barney
David Fiamond
Danette Leary
Man charged in auto death in Fifth District Court
Robin E. Shipman, 21, Ennis, charged with negligent homicide in the May 18 two car crash that killed Leo R. Neiffer, 42, Ennis. Shipman requested two weeks to plead. hearing continued to June 18 before Judge Frank E. Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Robin E. Shipman
Ennis
Leo R. Neiffer
Neiffer
Cameron
Shipman
Frank E. Blair
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American Legion
Western Montana College
Dennis
Scharf
Jaycees
Ed Gill
Knights of Columbus
Cliff Wadsworth
Roy Arch
Metro
Virginia City Plans
Silver Bow General Hospital
Summer Times
Sheridan
Episcopal Trinity Mission
Jeffers
St. Paul's Church
Denver Baptist Bible College
Ruby Valley Baptist Church
Robert Grotzke
Vo-Tech
Wooees
Simpkins
Karen Marshall
Newhouse News Service
American Bible Society
Illinois
Rev. Robison
Fred DeMoney
Daniel Wanders
United Methodist Parish
Ed Stupca
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Butte Symphony
Rick Hartwig
Butte In
Moran Justice Court
Police Board
Winston Court
Man
Larry Rentmeister
Twin Bridges
Rentmeister
Blair
Ford Motor Co
Ford Foundation
U.S
Chuck
Continental Drive
BIG Sky Seafood
West Park
Harrison
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