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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
3
A health board report compiled by Mrs. Blanche Trudgen shows deaths doubled, and last month recorded 134 new births with 12 delayed filings, highlighting ongoing demographic changes in the community.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Slatt of 900 West Quartz welcomed a son born Tuesday in St. James hospital. Melvin M Miller and wife at 1502 North Main Walkerville became parents of a son Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Terry J Coghlan of Whitehall welcomed a daughter Tuesday in St. James hospital.
The annual St. Ann parish lawn social will be held Saturday June 21 with a 1 30 bridge luncheon a 5 parish supper and an evening social. Volunteers including James Kearney and Mrs William E Sullivan lead chairs and committees for the event to raise funds for new parish center equipment.
The Butte Exchange Club at Finlen hotel screened a sound motion picture Montana and the Sky, organized by the Montana Aeronautics Association chaired by Dr. Harvey L. Casebeer. The film highlights Montana wildlife, scenery, Indian life, ranches, rodeos, and rivers, aimed at promoting civil aviation. election of board of control will be July 1, and new members were inducted.
The Montana Standard reports 55 deaths along with 16 bodies brought to Mining City for burial. death figures break down as 19 male and 17 female in Butte, 10 male and six female in the county, and two male and one female from out of county. Births total 98 with 50 male and 48 female born in Butte, 10 male and seven female in the county, and 11 male and seven female outside the county. Delayed registrations add five males and seven females establishing birth records.
Judge John Seton oversaw three cases. Ray Evans forfeited a $100 bond for driving while intoxicated. James Robinson pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance and paid a $25 fine after Vernon Baker reported being beaten. James Ferguson pleaded guilty to a vagrancy charge and elected to leave town to avoid a 60 day county jail term.
The county reports the July 15 primary election registration at 25 766, up 2 715 from 23 051 in 1950. Clerk William T. Duckham released current precinct totals, listing counts for all 63 precincts and noting this is the highest prewar level.
Robert E Moses age 25 from Brockton Mass dozed at the wheel causing a truck to overturn after striking nine highway posts. The dynamite load sparked concern but Moses was not injured and fled to warn passersby while authorities secured the scene.
Donald Benjamin recently earned a mathematics degree from the University of Washington and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He returned home with Mr and Mrs George Benjamin and Clyde Benjamin after attending the Seattle ceremony. The event was reported by local relatives. Also, a 600x16 Hood tire and wheel were stolen from John Zahn’s car at the Anselmo mine on June 12, police reported.
Advert shows Wonder Salve and Wonder Medicated Soap for eczema itching and infections from head to toe. Claims army developed, safe for children, antiseptic and greaseier formula, with guaranteed results or money back. Sold in Butte at Clinton Main Pargress Woody Drug Stores and local druggists.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Burton B. Bywater in White's funeral home. The Rev H B Ricketts conducted the rites under Highland lodge No 142 AF and AM. Mrs Ursula Hankin and Mrs Florence Price sang Near to the Heart of God and The Old Rugged Cross. Interment will be made at a later date.
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