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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1948
Page
5
Republican whip Arcidis and Majority Leader Wherry propose an adjournment call back option to battle over farm policy and housing bills. President Truman could recall Congress anytime, leaving Democrats split on reconvening. Senate advances long-range public housing and mortgage bills while both chambers fail to agree on farm legislation.
Twenty six officers and delegates from the Montana Future Homemakers of America plan to attend the national homemakers convention in Kansas City Missouri from July 4 to 2. The group travels by chartered bus leaving July 3 with chapter advisers Mrs Lucy Smith Medicine Lake Mrs Charlotte Grave Glendive Mrs Dorothy Frayne Harlowton and Mrs Naoma Norton Bozeman.
Albert Erickson of Dillon will lead a Montana university referendum campaign for two measures approved by the 1947 Legislature. The drive, financed by popular subscription, supports a higher mill levy and $5 million in bonds to fund six campus construction projects. The committee includes representatives from Montana State College, Montana School of Mines, Northern Montana College, and Montana Normal schools. Erickson will establish an office in Helena.
District Judge Vernon Hoven of Plentywood warns that the most practical wildlife input comes from Montanans themselves. He notes suggestions have not reached the campaign candidates and urges firsthand facts from local sportsmen in the region ahead of the July 20 primary.
Wilfred B. Fraser, Democratic candidate for representative to Congress from the second district, addressed delegates at a VW convention urging constant effort for a united Europe and support for a scientifically trained army over sheer force. He stressed belief in diplomacy backed by capability and rejected carte blanche for military action.
A local item notes a son born to Mr and Mrs Peter Styer at St James Hospital Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert E Seisan welcomed a daughter at 62 West Platinum. The Knights of Pythias are gathering in uniform for initiatory work. Mrs Sarah Klassen attended lodge meetings in Great Falls. Several license announcements and juvenile court entries were recorded for Butte residents, with names and ages listed.
Cov C Sem C Ford announced a nonpartisan statewide committee drawn from 12 districts to provide an unbiased review of a preservation and development plan for Montana highways. The group will study revenue needs to sustain and extend the road system, seeking federal aid and a five year outlook. A parade and equipment demonstration at the Montana National Guard camp near Helena was also announced.
The state examiners will receive bids July 1 for a new uns tress and education building at Montana State University and 42 for a new administration building at Northern Montana College. The Alsan steel reinforced concrete brick faced university structure will stand three stories. Havre’s project is a one and a half story basement plan with room for extensions and three above ground doors.
Helena June 19 Guy San C Fned Saturday designated flooders Montana use disaster area appealing for federal relief and help from welfare and relief agencies. Proclamation cites unprecedented food conditions in drainage areas of the Missouri and its tributaries causing damage to property and threats to health and safety. Emergency declared along Missouri river system. citizens urged to aid in reducing losses and suffering. Disaster area to qualify for federal relief funds.
Members of the Montana Public Employees association will meet Sunday for their prewar session in the state capital. Officers will be elected and talks on improvements in public service and the state retirement system will be given by Dr G A Selket and Fergus Fay with focus on working conditions.
Helena June 19. The agricultural economics bureau said commercial hatcheries produced 442,000 chicks in March, down from 489,090 a year earlier. Through June, production this year totals 1,584,000, about 27 percent below 1947. High feed costs and tend costs helped drive the decline.
Helena June 19. The Master Plumbers association reports a settlement of the strike as 25 plumbers return to work Monday morning. The stoppage began last week, with the union and employers resolving outstanding issues through an agreement signed by the secretary of the association.
The Montane Hardware and Ini Alement association directors will meet June 24 at Old Pontitulinn, Yellow Stone Park in Helena to plan the trgazman convention Cel, 21-24 in Helena. The group is headed by David B. Dorward of Beer Lodge.
Montana report on the twenty sixth annual VFW encampment in Missoula with officer elections. Auxiliary elected Kalispell’s Mrs Lela Gore state president and other officers. National officers and speakers attended including Mrs Evelyn Monaco, Lee Metcalf, and Ralph Thomas.
Voter registration across Montana for the current primary runs slightly below the 1946 level, based on reports from 134 counties. Total registrations in 24 counties amount to 129,577, about two percent down, with five counties showing increases.
Maj. Gen. L A Pick, co author of the Pick Slown plan for Missouri river development, invited to speak Monday night at ceremonies activating the 92204 Engineering Aviation group in Helena. Army engineer unit from Omaha. orders from Sixth Army San Francisco. Col Thomas Burgess to present orders. Lt Cal D A McKinnon to command organized reserve.
HE LFNA June 189- i The Mt Harding American Legion post No 124 of Runah and the 8-45 club Three Forks filed Incorporation articles Secretary of state Sturday Legion post officers are Leon Snyder Chatio commander Forte Evins Rowan fise vice commander James Anderson Ronan second vice commander Frank Pier onan adjutant Earl Sumers iBetlan Cnaiee Joseph Cernit iRonan sergean at arms Fred Ward AW Ronan immediate past commander
The Montana state medical association closed its 70th annual convention with lectures on pain therapy in rheumatoid arthritis and psychosomatic aspects of gastrointestinal disorders. About 230 doctors attended four days. Dr. Paterson urged better teacher training to boost medical education. A Montana Automobile Dealers Association formed in Helena to promote ethics. A fire damaged a fuel truck cab carrying 5,000 gallons of molasses deer, with minor injuries reported.
Billy Stewart of Ifilea City won the 12 1 2 mile Hell Creek Miles City endurance in 12 hours 10 minutes 36 seconds. Second place went to B Pfeifer of Jordan with Liv erly, and third to Tage lariy of Miles City. Pfeifer narrowly led at the finish by a nose while Benard of Igomat took fourth. The event drew 6 6 starters and was part of a two day range riders rodeo protested by the American Humane Society.
June 9 report from Cut Bank notes stowed operations slowed to four standsill with roads blocked by heavy natin. Local authorities coordinate relief as weather conditions hinder travel and commerce.
McGregor Backers organize a club in Great Falls to support Dr. Hatey J. McGregor for U S senate. William E. Rice Sr was named president. headquarters will be at the Placer hotel in Helena. The campaign will push unrestricted free enterprise and federal nonintervention with emphasis on better roads.
MISSOULA June 19 The Billings attorney and Democratic governor candidate Artin Lamey argues that the state government and business need young men in responsible roles. He says Montena has many problems and young leadership can strengthen state government while applying veteran preference in appointive positions in line with postwar policy.
Walter Glarke of Havre was elected president of the Montana State Pharmaceutical Association at the close of the 58th annual convention. Orville W. Peek of Missoula was named vice president, J. A. Reidel of Boulder re-elected secretary-treasurer, with Goblins of Forsyth and Walter Clark as directors. Nominees for the state board of pharmacy include Emil Schoesholver Billings H E Bakeman Ennis Sart Snyder and W C Dickson Great Falls. one will be named by the Governor. Invitations for the 1949 convention from Balle and Bozeman were received. decision on meeting price later. The group endorsed the UM bond and millage referendum and urged Montana druggists to promote it and seek scholarships for pharmacy students. A plan to correct alleged fair trade violations by some drug stores was urged, along with a proposed legal test of the law. The two day meeting closed with a dinner dance.
Flooding from 3 to 7 inches of rain drenched 5000 square miles in northern Montana. The Marias and Teton rivers rose, washing out farm buildings and roads, isolating towns such as Dupuyer Valier Conrad Chateau Browning and Shelby. Rail lines and highways suffered washouts with bridges and poles at risk. Local residents pumped basements as water flooded lowlands and urban areas.
A chaotic hospital notes list shows multiple admissions and dismissals across addresses. Names include Mrs Saturn Lucy, James, Mary Richards, Charlotte Betteback, Donald Murphy, Mrs Jack Moree, Mrs Charles Watson, Mary Kathryn Garrell, and others with various street addresses and cities noted.
June 19 1944 Prague reports Rev. Joseph Plojvat minister of health under the Communist government was suspended Saturday from his rights functions. A number of other priests also were suspended for unknown reasons amid political shifts and church-state tensions.
Members of the Ure But'- Pioneers club plan a Saturday night anniversary dinner dance at Lloyd's cafe and Pioneer hall. M. D. O'Connell will preside as host, with Judge John McNamara providing music. Tickets are limited and priced at 1.75 per person. reservations through O'Connell or Mrs. Anna Quinn.
The 168th Christian Churches of Montana convention ended in Deer Lodge with Harry Roozer elected president for 1999 and Mary B. Foster named convention secretary. Melvin Davis of Helena to be convention treasurer. Louise Jette and Maurine Sanford named vice presidents. the gathering opened with a banquet at the Presbyterian hall.
VONIS LATHAM June 1 Installa tion ceremonies by the Business and Professional Women's club were held with a dinner Friday evening at the Hotel Lewistown. Installing officer Miss Winona Lewis seated officers including president Mrs Helen Fitzpatrick and treasurer Mrs Mary Peters. Committee chairs were named for the year, and reports on the state convention were given by Mrs Fitzpatrick and Mrs Mannix. The session was held in Lewistown with route business discussed. Members admitted included Mrs ATH Walton and Mrs Erma Bagley.
Johnson funeral for Marlin Johnson, who died last week, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Rose chapel. The Rev. A E Nelson will officiate. Born in Sweden June 17, 1886, he came to this country as a youth and lived locally for 42 years. No known relatives survive. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery family plot.
DEER LODGE June 1 Mr and Mrs Curtis Simson and Mr and Mrs Charles Hubbard have returned from a motor trip to Los Angeles where they attended the Kiwanis International convention. En route they visited Grand Canyon Bowlder Dam and other seaside spots including parks. They returned via Portland and Seattle.
Funeral services for Mrs. Billa Davison were held Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock in Ross chapel with the Rev. A B Nelson officiating. Pallbearers, four guardsmen of the deceased, included Ernest and James Mar, and Clem and Leonard Davide. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Republican senatorial candidate J Davis spoke Friday night promising peace based on open nation agreements and justice. He urged reducing federal spending and cutting anti American personnel and bureaus in Washington while promoting the American way of governance. In Death Valley temperatures reached 124 degrees in the shade.
The state contributed 4,193,580 of an estimated 20 million needed to fund Montana public schools for the just-ended year. State totals rose 1,010,000 from the prior year due to higher appropriations and increased income tax receipts, per State Superintendent Ireland. A breakdown shows interest and income on the permanent school fund 1,442,664. transportation 183,939. equalization 95,437. classroom units 104,690 in April and 607,550 in June.
Washington June 18 major provisions of the compromise draft bill passed by the Senate Saturday and expected to be approved by the Times. Men aged 19 through 25 may be drafted for 21 months of service across the armed forces. The draft law takes effect immediately but no inductees for 90 days. Doctors and dentists are subject to induction. Overall armed forces strength set at about 2,006,802 with specific service totals. Optional year of service for some 16 year olds available under Senate provisions.
Washington and regional representatives including Colorado Wyoming Montana Nebraska vote on the compromise draft. Carrell shows support while Barratt Buffell Chenoweth Curtis D'Ewart Hill Muller Rockwell Stefan Mansfield oppose. The report lists positions by name and state.
Hailstones believed as large as snowballs battered Stovestown and adjacent communities in northwest Pennsylvania on Saturday, smashing more than 1,000 windows in homes and buildings. The night scene left shattered glass resembling baseballs, with Hooversville and nearby areas also reporting damage.
Sheriff Dick Walt Sag announces a 410000 goal for the county Life Saving and Rescue Association. He said Saturday the association, sponsored by civic groups, supports emergency services from drowning incidents to accidents that harm the public.
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