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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

2

Supreme Court strikes down substitute father rule

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that welfare benefits cannot be denied to dependent children because their mother cohabits with an able bodied man. The Alabama substitute father regulation was invalid for conflicting with the Social Security Act and the intent of its framers.

Washington Supreme Court Alabama American Civil Liberties Union Earl Warren Congress

Court approves jailing drunks

In a 5 to 4 decision the Supreme Court ruled that jailing chronic alcoholics for public drunkenness does not violate the Eighth Amendment. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the prevailing opinion, warned against extending cruel punishment protections, and cautioned it could undermine common law responsibility for crimes.

Washington Supreme Court Thurgood Marshal Marshall

Rock falls injures boy in Williamsburg incident

A rock used to secure a tarp on a truck fell Monday near Williamsburg, injuring 4 year old Sammy Brewer. He and his mother Mrs. Leon Brewer of Route 1 Williamsburg were helped by police deputies and taken to a doctor for treatment.

Sammy Brewer Williamsburg Sammy Leon Brewer Rt. 1

East of the Divide Sees Fair to Partly Cloudy Outlook

East of the Divide remains fair to partly cloudy through Tuesday night with variable cloudiness and a few showers in the west on Wednesday. Highs reach 75 to 85, lows in the 50s. West of the Divide stays partly cloudy through Tuesday night then mostly cloudy with scattered showers Wednesday. Highs 75 to 85, lows 45 to 55.

Wibaux County debates USDA food program details

Local officials and residents discuss federal food distribution plans as USDA officials offer to cover administrative and transport costs. The meeting questions hunger data while noting Wibaux County ranks 835th in a 1000 county survey tied to the 1960 census. Foods stored at Warm Springs serve state institutions and county programs.

USDA House Agriculture Committee Wibaux Montana Ernst Wibaux County Kenyon Mccabee Warm Springs Flathead Roosevelt Glacier

Saigon University Students Push for Peace Talks

South Viet student leaders at Saigon University call for an end to the Vietnam War through negotiations and a pragmatic peace accepted by all belligerents. They warn against continued American involvement, float possible street demonstrations, and seek a delegation to Premier Tran Van Huong for peace demands.

Vietnam Saigon University Saigon National Liberation Front Tran van Huong Huong

Supreme Court declines halt on Foley mill sale in Helena

Montana Supreme Court refused to stay the sheriff's sale of Foley's Mill and Cabinet Works in Helena scheduled for Tuesday. Attorney C W Leaphart Jr sought a last minute relief to pause the sale while Foley appeals a May 13 district court judgment ordering sale to satisfy a $75,000 debt to Union Bank & Trust Co.

Helena Montana Supreme Court Foley’s C. W. Leaphart Jr Michael F. Foley Mill Corporation Leaphart Foley Lewis and Clark County District Court Union Bank & Trust Co

Butte beer bust nipped in bud

Unlucky Shelves forced entry through a door over a loading ramp at Bertoglio Storage and Distributing Co. 800 Utah Sunday night and found a room full of empty beer bottles. Burglars also forced a lock on a boxcar near the ramp but nothing was taken. William Cobb reported the theft of a motorbike from Enco Service Station at Front and Montana on Sunday.

Bertoglio Storage and Distributing Co Utah William Cobb Sampson Enco Front Montana

Britain’s first heart transplant patient dies at 45

Frederick West, Britain's first heart transplant recipient, died at the National Heart Hospital in London Monday night, 45 days after receiving the heart of an Irish laborer.

London Britain Frederick West National Heart Hospital

Rescue Effort At River Draws Four Helpers In Tragic Incident

In a river rescue, Foster and four others battled a strong current to pull passengers from a sinking pickup. Mrs Herndon clung to her youngest child as she vanished beneath the water, while a child named Steven was reportedly atop the truck. Kathy was reported in good condition at Tri Cities Hospital.

Herndon Foster Steven Kathy Tri- Cities

Police Aid Man Transferred After Heart Ailment at Casey Home

A police car was called to 2542 Casey Street to transport Edwin Herbeck to Silver Bow General Hospital around 8:30 p.m. Monday. Hospital sources say he was conscious on arrival at 8:50 p.m. with a heart ailment and in good condition by 10 p.m.

Casey Edwin Herbeck Silver Bow General Hospital

Summer school opens Wednesday at Butte Junior High

Students from experimental School Dist No 1 will report to Butte Junior High 2600 Grand on Wednesday and Thursday at 8 30 for reading science and math sessions ending at 11 30 Organizational sessions are held both days Rev R J Beaulieu project director says 180 students grades 7 to 12 expected The program is federally financed under Title 1 of the ESEA and will run five days a week for six weeks starting Monday

Experimental School Dist. No. 1 Butte R. J. Beaulieu

Cougar Attack Injures Colfax Girl Near Harvard Idaho

A three-year-old Colfax girl required 97 stitches after an escaped cougar mauled her at White Pine Campgrounds off Highway 95 A in Washington state near Harvard Idaho. The animal, one of three adults kept by Maurice Hornecker of Moscow, escaped Thursday while he was studying cougars at Hatter Creek.

Colfax Wash Harvard Idaho Sally Carlson Terry Carlson White Pine Highway 95 Maurice Hornecker Moscow Hatter Creek

Theft and vandalism reported at Anaconda yard and Whittier school

Anaconda Building Materials at 472 E Mercury reported theft of two heavy 12 volt batteries from two trucks. Seven windows were broken at Whittier school and five gallons of gym floor seal were stolen over the weekend, reported to the sheriff. Women of the Moose plan a 1 p.m. bridge luncheon.

Anaconda Building Materials Co E. Mercury Sheriff's Office Whittier

Local club meetings schedule announced in town

A string of community notices lists events at Moose Hall Moxom Cafe and Unity Circle at Butte Methodist Parish. Upcoming gatherings include a Friendly Club meeting today at 1, a Walker ville auxiliary fire department meeting tonight at 8, and Gwen Mitchell hosting a Circle event Thursday at 8 p.m.

Moose Hall Unity Circle Butte Methodist Larger Gwen Mitchell Walkerville

Deaths and births and marriages in Missoula area

Mrs Mamie M Wendel 99 died at a rest home in Missoula Monday Rites will be in Butte Emmett R Hannifin 52 of 818 Caledonia died Monday night New arrivals Monday in St James Community Hospital A daughter to John O Marines 3225 Richardson A son to Mr and Mrs John M Roach 1920 Nettie A daughter to William N Mulcahy 3720 Sheridan A daughter to Everett Comfort Ramsay Divorces granted David from Aretta St Pierre Divorced Olga from Al Smith Marriage application Wayne D Gronvold and Paul ette M Jones License to wed Dennis A Ritari 22 and Geraldine Ann Housell 21

Mamie M. Wendel Missoula Butte Emmett R. Hannifin Caledonia St. James Community Hospital John O’maras Richardson John M. Roach Nettie William N. Mulcahys Sheridan Everett Comforts Ramsay

Butte Airport Bids Studied For Runway Extension Project

Peter Kiewit and Sons of Billings emerged as apparent low bidder for the runway extension and paving project at Butte County Airport with bids of 238 410 using hot mix or 199 670 with crushed rock. Other bids included F S Contracting 252 465 or 209 955, Nelson Smith Great Falls 208 645 on alternate. Toljan Electric Butte low on lighting at 6785 90 with Midland Electric Billings at 7571 25 and Brilliant Neon Co Butte 14844 39. Board members reviewed bids with Airport Manager Art Korn and FAA reps present.

Peter Kiewit and Sons of Billings Kiewit F&s Contracting Co Butte Nelson-Smith Great Falls

Butte and St James Community Hospital Admission List

Hospital daily notes show admissions from Butte and St James Community areas. Names include Andrea Dowland Daniel Madden Elsie Hazen Carol Jette Virginia Vandeventer Lois Ghormley Cheryl Crowley John O Mara Sydney Carkett James Cresswell Cheryl Crowley and more with multiple addresses, nursing homes, and living locations. Dismissals list numerous patients including Marian Hibbs Leona Lilly Elmer Stewart James Rooney Ella Barrett and others from Anaconda Walkerville Deer Lodge and Livingston among facilities.

Andrea Dowland Sanders Earl Latty Leonard Hotel Jennie Ruffato Silver Bow Annex Alberts Jaquez E. Woolman Connie Auvil Meade Edwin Herbeck Casey Richard Matkin Banks Marian Hibbs Silver Bow Homes Rolin Loudermilk E. Granite Leonard Chevez W. Broadway Cornelia Grant S. Main Henry Hoellein Willow Creek Peter Troglis 15Th Dorothy Warren Hobson Katherine Lawrick W. Copper Christian Gale Anaconda ST. James Community Daniel T. Madden Elsie Hazen Crest Nursing Home Carol Jette Edith Truscott Tripp and Dragsted Apts Edward €. Livingston Deer Lodge Virginia Vandeventer Lois M. Ghormley S. Idaho Samuel J. Crowle Iowa James W. Cresswell Macville Montana Herbert Keeler Sydney Carkett W. Galena John O'Mara E. Second Cheryl L. Crowley O'Neill Walkerville George J. Mellon Verna Argyle Leona P Lilly Carter Walter E. Immonen Blue Wing Elmer R. Stewart Martinsdale Kenneth Godman Moulton Ella Barrett Garrison James F. Rooney Hornet Dave Bisch Erik G. Klockare Whitehall Mabel Blaskovich Marguerite K. Hodnik Anthony F. Konda Little Basin Creek Mary A. Horgan Zarelda Lucille Searle Yale Lottie Moses Harvard Charlotte Osterman Florence Terri Lynn Shea Warren Glenn Fortner Ann C. Micone

Funeral today for Julia Anna Bryson in Three Forks

Last rites for Julia Anna Bryson 83 who died in a Manhattan rest home June 15 will be in Three Forks today. Requiem Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Born Manhattan April 14 1885 she lived in Gallatin Valley all her life. Survived by daughters Irene Lowe Starbuck WA Mary Ballantine Lucy Kennedy Manhattan and sons William Beaumont TX Robert Bozeman. Husband and one son preceded her in death.

Bozeman Julia Anna Bryson Manhattan Three Forks Holy Family Catholic Church Sunset Hills Cemetery William Bryson Gallatin Valley Irene Lowe Starbuck Wash Mary Ballantine Lucy Kennedy William Beaumont Tex Robert

Vandals Break Storm Door Window at Carle Home

William Carle reported vandalism at his residence 1961 Lo Cust Sunday night with damage to a storm door a window and a screen. Police were notified of the incident.

William Carle

Teen Center Delegation Attends Leadership Lab Near Portland

Four teens Dan Ducich John Taras Sharon Kiely and Teri White represent the Butte YMCA Teen Center at a high school leadership laboratory held at the Merudia Conference Center near Portland. Carl Munsen guides the camp leadership with help from Glen T Hegdahl and a regional YMCA staff.

Dan Ducich John Taras Sharon Kiely Teri White Butte Ymca Merudia Portland Carl Munsen Seattle Public Schools Job Corps Peace Corp Munsen Glen T .Hegdahl YMCA

Charles L Colbert ex-Deer Lodge oil dealer dies at 77

Helena Montana July 10 1890 born soldier in World War I Charles L Colbert of Helena died unexpectedly aged 77 He lived in Deer Lodge 28 years in oil business later resided in Helena and Palm Springs Survived by wife Margaret Schaeffer and two Chicago nephews Private services to be held at Retz Funeral Home burial in Great Falls He was a Mason Elks American Legion member

Helena Charles L. Colbert Margaret Schaeffer Deer Lodge Palm Springs Fila Chicago Great Falls Colbert Masonic Orders Elks Lodge No. 193 The American Legion

Funeral services for Floyd T. Coil in Bozeman

Floyd T. Coil 41 died from burns after a car crash and funeral services are set for today at 2 p.m. at Dokken Nelson Funeral Home Bozeman. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Coil was born December 26 1926 in Philipsburg and married JoAnn Mills in Hardin on August 14 1954. He lived in the Gallatin Valley 29 years and ran an auto repair shop in Belgrade. He is survived by his wife his parents from Beaumont California and a sister Mrs Bruce Ellis of Beaumont.

Bozeman Floyd T. Coil Dokken-Nelson Sunset Memorial Gardens Coil Salt Lake City Philipsburg Morris Coil JoAnn Mills Hardin Gallatin Valley Belgrade Bozeman Elk Lodge Beaumont Calif Bruce Ellis

Emmett Hannifin Dies at Home in Caledonia Residence

Emmett Hannifin aged 52 died at his home on 818 Caledonia late Monday. Fire department resuscitators arrived at 10:18 p.m. but could not revive him. a physician pronounced him dead.

Emmett Hannifin Emmett R. Hannifin Caledonia Mr. Hannifin

Services for Helena Rowling Held at Sayatovic-White

Services for Helena Rowling were conducted at Sayatovic White's Funeral Home Monday by Rev Robert Link of Mountain View Methodist Church. Burial followed in Mountain View Cemetery with pallbearers including Dr James Rowling Robert Rowling Melvin Rowling Billy Rowling William Dudding and Richard McGeever.

Helena Rowling Sayatovic- White Robert Link Mountain View Methodist Church Mountain View Cemetery James Rowling Robert Rowling Melvyn Rowling Billy Rowling William Dudding Richard McGeever

Perry services with Capt Wayne Osborne officiating

Charles C Perry is honored at a service led by Captain Wayne Osborne. Burial follows in Mountain View Cemetery with pallbearers Ted Supe Huby Adams Henry Adams Paul Cox Uris Boyd and Sam Medina.

Charles C. Perry Sayatovic- White Capt Wayne Osborne Mountain View Cemetery Ted Supe Huby Adams Henry Adams Paul Cox Uris Boyd Sam Medina

Minor blaze and false alarm sweep two city calls

The city fire department responded to two incidents Monday. At 3:49 p.m. a closet fire at 12 W. Gold in the Wallace home caused clothing damage and light interior smoke. At 6:08 p.m. a false alarm rang at Shiner’s Furniture warehouse.

W. Gold Wallace Shiners

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