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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

5

Multiple candidates file petitions in Silver Bow county race

Nominating petitions were filed by Addis A. McGrath for re election as county clerk and recorder E L Lydon for treasurer Troy Evans for state senator Hugh J Sweeney for sheriff and J B McCaughey for township constable. Biographical notes attach to each candidate including birthplaces family and prior service.

Troy Evans Hugh Sweeney Addis McGrath E. L. Lydon J.B. McCaughey Addis A. McGrath Silver Bow E. L Ted) Lyon Hugh J. Sweeney J. B. (Packey) McCaughey Silver Bow Township Mr. McGrath Butte St. Patrick Old Central High School Central Hub Addition McGrath Locust Lydon Mount St. Charles High School Helena Creighton University Omaha Gertrude Harrington Finlen Hotel Garrison Avenue Evans Gaylord Jay T. Evans Leo B. Evans Jay Navy Air Service Leo Pacific Butte Community Sunshine Camp Montana Montana Amateur Athletic Union Butte Boys Boston Kansas City Chicago San Francisco Salt Lake Denver Elks

Bonds Forfeited in City Court

A police court session saw several bonds forfeited or fines issued. John Sorenson forfeited a $25 bond for buying goods without a license tied to three shirts. Delmont Fuller paid a $10 fine for disturbance, with ten dollar disturbance bonds forfeited by Bill Mc Cabe, C Canterbury and Ben Valdez. Joe Lynch forfeited a $10 bond for improper license plates, Frank Morey forfeited a $5 bond for improper plates, and Bernard Fahn forfeited a $5 bond for failing to stop at a red light.

John Sorenson Delmont Fuller Bill McCabe C. Canterbury Ben Valdez Joe Lynch Frank Morey Bernard Fahn

Firemen to Convene in Sidney This July

Al LaForrest of Butte says the Montana State Firemen's Association will hold its annual convention in Sidney July 13 to 15. A mixer is planned July 14, with banquet July 15 followed by a dancing party. Dave Stocking of Whitefish will oversee the event and North Dakota members will attend.

al LaForrest Butte Montana State Firemen's Association Dan C. Price Sidney Dave Stocking Whitefish North Dakota Association LaForrest

Break-in at Bradford Cleaners on Harrison Street

Police reported the Bradford Cleaners at 1341 Harrison was entered but nothing was stolen. A south side window was broken in the incident.

Bradford Harrison

Me dina unveils meters with penalties for overparking

Mayor John Brown announces a new penalty box under the metered area in Medina Ohio where delinquent motorists may leave fines ranging from 10 cents if paid within one hour to $1. The scheme allows payment without appearing in court.

Medina Ohio John Brown

McNeil Visits Dutch Trent Club Amid Jokes and Quips

United Nations representative Hector McNeil attends a social at the Dutch Trent club where President Ray Vir Den notes a joke about twilight sleep and a Tory party boast. Jimmy Durante quips about a strapless dress prompting the judge to greet Good Morning.

Hector McNeil England United Nations Trent Club Ray Vir den m’Lord Scott McNeil Jimmy Durante M. C. Durante

44 ROTC Students to Attend Camps

Forty four advanced ROTC students from Montana State College will attend summer camps June 24 to August 7. Infantry cadets go to Fort Lewis Washington, while Air ROTC members head to Hamilton California Scott Illinois and Wright Patterson Ohio. Each student earns five cents per mile, $75 monthly pay, meals, quarters and equipment plus six college credits upon completion.

Bozeman Montana State College Leon J. D. Rouge Montana State Fort Lewis Wash Hamilton Air Force Base California Scott Air Force Base Illinois Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio Max R. Carlson Livingston John W. Crosby, Jr Helena Everett D. Cummings Malta Douglas C. Hoekstra Denton James M. Leslie Salt Lake City Richard Lorentzen Saco James A. Snell Miles City John C. Darlow, Jr William J. Dickinson David A. Forsythe Darrell B. Irvin Herbert H. James Corps of Engineers Cecil D. Clark Emile Ruffier Wilbur T. Sims William M. Hanser Broadview Berney M. Jones Butte Hamilton Field George R. Brewster III Birney Ruaine D. Dunlap Brockway James L. Esmay Sun River William E. Hupp Cut Bank George R. Milburn Grass Range Donald E. Peterson Glasgow Guent James R. Brennan Ralph W. Day Twin Bridges Patrick C. Doherty Missoula Richard V. Gould Herman S. Moore Lloyd O. Reder Riddle Roland G. Loft Richey Wright-Pat

South Side News Highlights Local Clerks Convention Travel

F L Abraham and Gil bert Noel of Butte along with spouses plan a Friday departure to Billings for the state convention of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks and Carriers and auxiliaries. Abraham is state president and Noel is fourth vice president. they will stay with Charles Winkleman family.

F. L. Abraham Sampson Gilbert Noel Arizona Billings National Federation of Post Office Mr. Abraham Noel Charles Winkleman

Public social planned after lodge meeting with Flag Day spread

Correspondent's note lists a June social after the lodge meeting led by Mrs. Ruby Abraham. A food basket prize, games, and refreshments featured. Hostesses were four women, with many members attending. Visitors from Eloy, Arizona arrived to meet relatives in the city.

Ters’ Hall Ruby Abraham Yolanda Dais Lillian Enderley Jennie Calvetti Constance Silva Abraham Sadie Pressler Mary Dee Rose McDonald Tim Harrington Loretta Witthoft Marie Fisher Kate Thomas Eva Burns Margaret Harrington Cecelia Sullivan Esther Curnow Ceil Murphy Dorothy Smith Dolly Cassagranda Jennie Tiddy Loretta McCartan Leah Riley Marie Schumacher Marie Flatters Florence McDonald Ada Metz Laura Pasquill Annie Anderson

Cadets Begin Training as Air Installation Officers

In Dayton Ohio the cadets Donald R Grabow of Livingston Ald Donald C Hanto of Sidney and Allen R Schroeder of Billings began training as Air Installation officers for the program.

July Fourth Committee Meeting Scheduled for Friday

Mayor Thomas R. Morgan urges full attendance of all committee chairs and members at Friday night meeting to finalize hour by hour plans for the week long Fourth of July and Homecoming celebrations. Officials expect many out of town visitors and aim to complete guest accommodations.

Thomas R. Morgan Morgan

Cabin Robbery Reported In Hail Columbia Gulch

Pat Driscoll told police Wednesday his cabin in Hail Columbia gulch was broken into and a nickel plated .22 Winchester rifle with heart shaped brass nails decor taken. A fishing pole and a Japanese knife were also stolen.

Pat Driscoll Hail Columbia Gulch

Man Receives Ten Year Term For Assault Attempt

Frank Phylander Frodsham, 25, arrested early Wednesday after grabbing a Butte woman and dragging toward a south Montana alley, was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to attempted rape. Judge T. E. Downey handed down the sentence as witnesses Police Officers Vern Maddock and Willard McCallum watched. Police say Frodsham has prior terms on related charges, including a 1945 eight year sentence for rape of a 10 year old girl and earlier stays at a Miles City industrial school.

Frank Phylander Frodsham Butte Montana State Penitentiary Frodsham T. E. Downey Vern Maddock Willard McCallum Park Street State Industrial School Miles City

Deadline for Filing Is Noon Saturday

Clerk Addis A. McGrath announces the deadline for petitions to county public office in the July 18 primary is noon Saturday. The office closes at noon on Saturdays per Montana law. petitions are not accepted after the closing hour.

Addis A. McGrath Montana

Tractor crashes into barn injuring Chehalis milker

In Chehalis Washington a tractor crashed through a fence into a barn where Mrs Alice Peterson was milking a cow. The frightened animal knocked her down causing injuries. A jury awarded her five thousand dollars in damages plus five dollars for barn damage.

Chehalis, Wash U.P Alice Peterson Peterson

Butte Native Dr A B Mueller Visits Family Home

Dr Alfred B Mueller accompanied by Mrs Mueller and their two children Brian and Gretchen arrived in Butte for a brief visit at the home of Mrs Mueller's parents Mr and Mrs W J Eller. He graduated from Creighton University with an M D on June 1 and will later return to Omaha to work at St Catherine hospital before entering the Navy as a medical officer.

Sweeney Craven Butte Machinery Company Machinists’ Union Butte Mr. Sweeney Dan Sweeney Central Round Table Butte Pioneers’ Club The American Legion Butte Serra Club North Side Athletic Club Butte Trap and Skeet Club South Side Club Silver Bow County Mr. McCaughey John and Mary McCaughey West Woolman James Boys Central High School Gonzaga University North Side McCaughey West Gaena Alfred B. Mueller

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