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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

5

Alumni Dinner Draws 125 Attendees

Bow ballroom hosts 125 expected alumni with a 7 pm reception. Murl Gidel chief geologist of Anaconda Copper Mining Co and association president leads the event. John F. Dugan general superintendent of mines International Smelting and Refining Co toastmaster. Brandon P. McMahon gives welcome address. Louis V. Bender, San Diego, first graduate, attends.

Bow Ballroom Murl Gidel Anaconda Copper Mining Company Association John F. Dugan Helena International Smelting and Refining Company Salt Lake City Brandon P. McMahon Louis V. Bender San Diego Calif

Branyord Enlists in Navy for Four Years

Donald R. Branyord, son of Mrs. Bertha Branyord of 1155 Sampson, has enlisted in the Navy for four years. Chief Erick Bjorum of the Butte recruiting station announced the enlistment. Branyord will undergo three months of recruit training in San Diego. His brother Reuben Branyord enlisted in the Navy a month earlier.

Donald R. Branyord Bertha Branyord Sampson Navy Erick Bjorum Butte Mr. Branyord San Diego Reuben Branfard

Sigma Rho Units Holds Election at Montana School of Mines

Sigma Rho chapter at Montana School of Mines held its commencement dinner Thursday at Lydias with about 70 in attendance. John W. Warren presided as archon, and officers for the next semester were elected: Howard Rice, Herb Malone, Ray Hanna, Pat Donahue, Bert Jarrett, and Dick Brummett. Dean A. E. Adams and Prof. Walter T. Scott spoke.

Delta Sigma Rho Montana School of Mines Lydia’s John W. Warren Billings Howard Rice Macedonia Herb Malone Libby Ray Hanna Butte Pat Donahue Bert Jarrett Calgary Alberta Dick Brummett Pomona Calif A. E. Adams Walter T. Scott

Taxes Paid Exceed Previous Year in County and City

Final 1949-50 real estate tax collections show total payments of 2,321,376.91 by May 31, higher by 384,455.79 than 1948-49 figures. Treasurer Phemia McPhail reports the delinquency deadline was May 31 and receipts reflect substantial year over year gains.

Phemia McPhail

Films at Boulder School Show Two Features Saturday Night

James Chatham continues the A C M Employes club program at the Montana State Training School in Boulder with two motion pictures. Saturday night at 8 o'clock Butte time the films Copper and Here Comes the Circus will be shown for patients and children.

James Chatham A. C. M. Employes Club Montana State Training School Boulder Butte Butte Hill

Patrons view preview as bandit tale echoes senate absence

Hollywood patrons at Warner Brothers theater watched a preview of The Great Jewel Robbery. The story notes a bandit and a reference to W. J. Harmer who was called to the Canadian senate in 1918 but never delivered a speech during 29 years in office.

Hollywood Warner Brothers Theater W. J. Harmer Senate

Try and Stop Me and The Glass Menagerie Set Visit

Irving Hoffman mentions a New York manufacturer limited to evening TV viewing from five to six. A diner conversation touches on the cold war with Russia and Indian policy. Gertrude Lawrence prepares to film The Glass Menagerie as visitors interrupt the set.

Irving Hoffman New York Russia Gertrude Lawrence Miss Lawrence Ma Nesa Beecek Ek

Hearings Set in Abatement Cases Involving Two Butte Clubs

Abatement hearings for the 30 Club and Walker's Social Club in Butte were set after temporary injunctions were reinstated. The Montana Supreme Court remittitur orders reinstatement pending hearings, with hearings scheduled for June 14 and June 15 respectively.

Butte 30 Club Walker T. E. Downey John B. McClernan William Meyer W. E. Coyle Arnold H. Olsen Philip O'Donnell Montana Supreme Court McClernan Rose Powers Montana Supreme Court Olsen Keno Borde Walker's Downey the Supreme Court High Court

Police Court Session Nets Revenue of $100

Revenue of 100 in fines and forfeited bonds was collected in police court Friday. Judge John Seton forfeited $10 bonds for improper plates for Warren L Walters Robert W Young George Bigney Filberto Trijillo Ross Vianah. Wilkins and Monahan fined $5 each for no Montana license. John Doe forfeited a $10 bond for speeding. Bob Wilson forfeited a $15 bond for reckless driving. Mary Smith John Doe E Rule H L Winchester forfeited bonds of $2.50 for failing to halt at stop signs. Bob Morris forfeited a $5 bond for running a red light.

John Seton Warren L. Walters Robert W. Young George Bigney Filberto Trijillo Ross Vianah Peter Wilkins Ryland Monahan Montana George Richardson John Doe Bob Wilson Mary Smith E. Rule H. L. Winchester Bob Morris

Bethel Huse Wins Divorce and Reclaims Name Jensen

Bethel Huse granted divorce from Stanley Huse and restored to former name Bethel Jensen by Judge T E Downey. George W Richardson appointed administrator of Carl B Olson estate under 7590 bond per Judge John B McClernan. Will probate petition for Nettie H Garrison. estate valued over 10000. Maurice Moore Arthur Warne and H G Cumming file inventory appraising Minnie Sturtridge estate at 12950.

Bethel Huse Stanley Huse Bethel Jensen T. E. Downey George W. Richardson Carl B. Olson John B. McClernan W. F. Garrison Susan E. Hand Nettie H. Garrison Maurice Moore Arthur Warne H. G. Cumming Minnie Sturtridge

Oregon State Lists Butte Graduates

Two Butte students were among 1,982 to receive degrees at the 81st annual commencement at Oregon State College in Corvallis on June 5. Judson Gilbert Ruggles earned a Master of Science in Chemistry and Thomas Elias DeSylvia earned a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Butte Oregon State College Corvallis Judson Gilbert Ruggles Thomas Elias DeSylvia

Repairs Start on Copper Creek Road Southwest of Philipsburg

Ranger Milton F. Phillip with a crew under foreman Harley Pyfer began repairs on the Copper Creek road about 20 miles southwest of Philipsburg. A high water slide blocked the new road, and Deer Lodge forest officials hope it will be ready for use this summer.

Forest Milton F. Phillip Harley Pyfer Copper Creek Philipsburg Deer Lodge Forest

Death of Madison county rancher after horse accident

Otto Frank, 64, formerly of Madison county, died in a Butte hospital Friday morning from injuries after being thrown from a horse in Alder last Saturday. He suffered six broken ribs, a punctured lung and severe shock, was in a coma, and had been transported from Sheridan to Butte. Coroner plans no inquest. funeral arrangements were discussed in Alder.

Otto Frank Madison County Butte Alder Frank MacDonald Rest Home Rudy Sayatovic Sheridan Germany Duggan Merrill Mortuary

Summit Valley Masons Visit Dillon Lodge Night

Summit Valley lodge No. 123 AF and AM will visit Dillon lodge No. 16 in Dillon Saturday night. Cars depart the Masonic temple in Butte between 7 and 7:30. The Butte delegation will exemplify third degree work for Dillon candidates, followed by a luncheon before the return trip.

Summit Valley Lodge No Dillon Lodge No. 16 Dillon al Woodside Summit Valley Lodge Masonic Temple Butte Dillon Lodge Hiram Rogers

Police seek George Little missing man from Michigan

Police were asked Friday to locate George Little about 60 who came to Montana from Flat Rock Michigan at age 14. His cousin Halsey Little has just arrived and wishes to find him. Information may be given to Elmer Powell in the Butte identification department.

George Little Montana Flat Rock Mich Halsey Little Mr. Little Elmer Powell Butte Police

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