Teachers Marry Two Montana School Teachers in Rites
In Boulder and Helena two Montana state training school teachers wed within a week. Nadine Kuss married Kenneth Barry of Dillon in Helena at St. Helena cathedral with Rev. F. X. Lechner officiating. Vera Stranberg wed Eugene Johnson in Boulder at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Albert Muskett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Montana State Training School
Nadine Kuss
Kenneth Barry
Dillon
Helena
St. Helena
F. X. Lechner
Gerald Caskin
Barry
Butte
Montana Normal College
Normal College
Nashua
Vera Stranberg
Eugene Johnson
Methodist
Albert Muskett
Alma Johansen
George Paradise
Basin Resident Publishes Flaming Forest in American Boy
Basin resident Montgomery M. Atwater wrote Flaming Forest a boy story set in northwestern Montana based on firefighting work for the Forest Service. It appears in serial form in American Boy and will be published by Little, Brown and Co. this fall. It follows a youth accused of kerosene arson who proves himself through adventures with big fire fighting details. Atwater is working on a second winter story from the same Montana locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Atwater
Waterloo Social Visitors and Local Guests Listed
Waterloo reports a week of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson of Mayflower mine and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Buhl Jr of Butte. Robert Sisman of Billings dined with cousin Mrs. Milton Held, and Russell Yates of Butte weekended with Ira Yates's family. Others from Broadway mine Seattle Whitehall Silver Star and local households are noted as visitors or guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
John Carlson
Mayflower
Oscar Buhl, Jr
Butte
Robert Sisman
Billings
Milton Held
Harry Hastie
Broadway Mine
Russell Yates
Ira Yates
Fred Gill
J. Presider
Seattle
Herman Boedecker
Whitehall
Warren Townsend
Mary Ann Lautenbacher
Mary Lautenbacher
Homer Townsend
Fd Cosens
Edward
Frank
Silver Star
Basin Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Softball Loss
Basin residents host visitors from Washington, Butte, Plentywood and Boulder. George Vogel and family travel on to a Red Rock creek summer home. Delbert Reed and family tour Yellowstone Park. Basin softball falls 12 to 9 to Boulder Business Men's team. Aldie Brothers and others attend Catholic summer school in Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley McKinnon
Butte
Eva Pierce
Mike Gillboy
Kate Johns
Dominick Silon
George Conquist
Pete Gallagher
Plentywood
Alta Madden
Basin
Boulder
Aldie
Lois Brothers
Dorothey Ann
Donna Dalbec
Funeral for Charles C. Hill Held in Sheridan
Sheridan mourned Charles C. Hill with funeral services at the Methodist Church led by Rev. Fred Anstice. Grandsons served as pallbearers and I O O F members attended in a body. Relatives joined from Helena, Butte, Lincoln, Great Falls, Pocatello and Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Charles C. Hill
Methodist Church
Fred Anstice
Butte
L. A. Hermsmeyer
Robert Julian
F. A. Brim
James Leary
Harry Foster
Dallas Hodges
Glenn Marsh
John
Robert
Willard
James Tolson
Charles Hill
Helena
Emmett Marsh
Manhattan Women’s Group Holds Meeting in Te Selle Home
Sixteen members and guests attended the Foreign Missionary circle of the Presbyterian church in Manhattan on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Townsend presided, and Mrs. R. W. Boswell led a program on Puerto Rico and the Philippine islands. A no-hostess lunch was planned for the next gathering in the church parlors on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Foreign Missionary Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
Ben Te Selle
Charles Townsend
R. W. Boswell
Puerto Rico
Philippine Islands
Sheridan Wins Wheeler Award for broadcasting excellence
Sheridan chapter of Future Farmers of America won the Burton K. Wheeler award for the best in a yearlong radio broadcast series. Sheridan participants included Dallas Ferry sponsor and faculty member Glenn McQuiston president Jack Fenton Mylo Turner George Moore and Bobby Marsh. Frank Balough and Ferry traveled to Bozeman to receive the award during a broadcast from that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Future Farmers of America
Burton K. Wheeler
Future Farmers
Dallas Ferry
Sheridan High School
Glenn McQuiston
Jack Fenton
Mylo Turner
George Moore
Bobby Marsh
Frank Balough
Bozeman
Legion and Auxiliary Elect Officers in Joint Meet
The American Legion Post and the Ladies auxiliary held a joint meeting in Twin Bridges on Tuesday evening electing officers. Legion officers named Ralph Redfield as commander and Earl Jones as vice commander. Glenn Skiles adjutant and secretary treasurer. Dan Brockman sergeant at arms. Auxiliary officers elected include Mrs. C. J. Cox president and Mrs. Esther High first vice president. Mrs. Anna Reid second vice president. Mrs. Hazel Skiles secretary treasurer. Mrs. Margaret Reid chaplain. Mrs. Mary McGuire historian. Mrs. Clara Redfield color bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
American Legion Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Ralph Redfield
Earl Jones
Glenn Skiles
Dan Brockman
C. J. Cox
Esther High
Anna Reid
Hazel Skiles
Margaret Reid
Mary McGuire
Clara Redfield
Patriotic Groups Meet in Boulder
Basin veterans and auxiliary members gathered at the Legion hall in Boulder Tuesday evening for Cataract post No. 3648 VFW and the ladies auxiliary. Hazel Hopkins became treasurer and Frances Bullock chaplain, with plans for a bi monthly birthday party and a social hour after refreshments. Basin attendees included Al Bullock and several local residents.
Sterling couple of Ronan celebrate 36th anniversary
A. M. and Mrs. Sterling honored by a family dinner in Ronan marking their 36th wedding anniversary. Attendees included their children and grandchildren such as George Sterling Sandra Arthur Sterling Robert Sterling J Murray Brooke and family, plus J W Sterling nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan
Wmr
A. M. Sterling
George Sterling
Sandra
Arthur Sterling
Robert Sterling
J. Murray Brooke
J. W. Sterling
Sandy
East Lake Shore
Silver Wedding Anniversary Party Is Highlight of Week
Mr and Mrs H M Davenport celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner at their ranch home. Guests included extended family and house guests from Tacoma Washington. The Pageville club met, electing officers for the coming year, and a luncheon was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
H. M. Davenport
E. G. Stephens
Clarence
Grant
Adella Talcott
C. D. Talcott
Orville Roysdon
E. J. Nyhart
L. D. Naranich
Nick
Vina Nyhart
Arnold Swansby
Davenport
M. D. Nalley
George
Tacoma
Wash
L. D
H. N. Naranich
Paul Naranich
B. W. Maddox
Thomsa Novich
C.D. Talcott
P. R. Naranich
Samuel Novich
Michael
Draga Rodnich
Nalleys
Pageville Club
W. J. Lasich
James Giem
W. D. Sandy
Visitors Register During Week in Willow Creek Homes
Willow Creek records show numerous visitors over the week. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Hillar of Dillon and daughter. B. P. Archer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Turner of Council Bluffs. Mr. and Mrs. Smeltzer of Gillette. Charles Cook of Norris. Mrs. Cook touring to LaBolt S. D. Mrs. T. S. Williams attended a recital in Boulder where her daughter-in-law Mrs. Ronald Williams performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
Arvid Hillar
Dillon
Joe Ward
Hillar
B. P. Archer
Bozeman
A. E. Hawes
Jack Casey
Perry Turner
Vera
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Smeltzer
Gillette
Wyo
LaBolt
T. S. Williams
Boulder
Ronald Williams
Bruce Warden
Ballantyne
Carroll Cleve
A. J. Vollmer
Eastaene
Vollmer
Martin
Nebraska
Opportunity for Hog Growers to Increase Production
Dakotas Montana Washington and Oregon hog producers can raise production over the next three years. Demand gains from population, industry and defense growth plus a government 9 cent floor on top hog prices underlie the plan. Growth targets include more pigs and heavier weights to meet rising imports and Northwest shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T ST. Paul
Minn
Dakotas
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
RE. B. Duncan
General Agricultural Development
Great Northern Railway
Mr. Duncan
California
Chicago
Duncan
Northwest
Baptist Church Wedding in Kalispell Colorful Service
Miss Geraldine Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Gray Kalispell and John Newmiller Sunburst wed after services at First Baptist church Kalispell Rev L M Darnell officiated. Ceremony featured seasonal flowers pink roses and carnations, reception at the Gray home, couple to reside in Sunburst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Adams
LeRoy Gray
Elmer Ridenour
Gray
Sunburst
Flathead County
Luncheon Served at Club Meeting
The KX Home Demonstration club met at the ranch home of Mrs. Walter Donance with assistant hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Sedgwick and Mrs. A. P. Johnson. A dessert lunch was served. Plans were made for achievement day Friday June 20 at the I. O. O. F. hall for members families and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KX K
Walter Donance
Lloyd Sedgwick
A. P. Johnson
Carl Schreiner
Elmer Bianchi
Jake Bair
Lester Rader
D. D. Cooper
Jasper Stewart
Gerald Edwards
Belgrade
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mabel Bell
Masonic Lodge
W. H. Moore
Martin Connelley
Mark Hampton
Livingston
Robert Bryan
Hampton
Clark Meece
Bryan
Ava Ro- Dea
Connelleys
W. J. Reeder
Manhattan
Max Howell
Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Laur Byers
A surprise birthday event for Mrs Laur Byers was hosted with a no host luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Ida Durham, Mrs Ed Larson Sr, Mrs Edward Larson Jr, Mrs Julia Backus, Mrs Grace Turpin, Mrs Peter Duranceau, Mrs L H Graham, Mrs A G Kirk, Mrs Henry Smith, Mrs P E Stoner, and the honoree's mother Mrs Lucy Poff and granddaughter Miss Earlene Gibson of Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Laur
Byers
Ida Durham
Ed Larson, Sr
Edward Larson, Jr
Julia Backus
Grace Turpin
Peter Duranceau
L. H. Graham
A. G. Kirk
Henry Smith
P. E. Stoner
Lucy Poff
Earlene Gibson
Great Falls
Market hog finishing favors volume over heavier single hogs
The standard approach of finishing hogs for market remains economical and practical. Increasing pork output is better achieved by raising the number of animals rather than increasing weight per hog, according to the market weight method described.
Martinsdale Jubilee Observed by Wilsall Guests
Mr and Mrs Peter Vennes celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on June 8 at their Shields River home. Attending were numerous guests from Wilsall including Mr and Mrs Cecil Martin and Mr and Mrs Carl Vennes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Swindland
William Carr
Louis Carr
Tuck Tuttle
Peter Hoyem
Familly
Rovert Celander
Ole Fiveland
Ole Bro
Everett Carr
Cecil Martin
Carl Vennes
Paul
Peter
William Vennes
William Bray
Harold Hiller
Charles Hascell
Holgrim Lain
Wilsall
Last Rites Held for Ronan Man
Roy J. Resner, born November 20, 1892 in Iowa City, died Tuesday morning at Polson hospital after a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Friday in Ronan's Methodist church with pallbearers James Ozman Neils Neilson Dave Morris Walt Deitrick Leonard Adamson and Joe Adamson. Survived by brothers Herbert of Seattle Carl and Harold of Ronan. He farmed in Flathead Valley and was a painter by trade. He came to the valley in 1910 with his parents, pioneers of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan
Roy J. Resner
James Ozman
Neils Neilson
Dave Morris
Walt Deitrick
Leonard Adamson
Joe Adamson
Resner
Polson Hospital
Mr. Resner
Iowa City
Iowa
Flathead Valley
A. K. Resner
Carl
Herbert
Seattle
Harold
Anniversaries Noted By Women In Local Club
The Thimble club met at Mrs. H. J. Alexander home with Mrs. Don Chandler as hostess. Members celebrated three birthdays, with guests from Port Orchard and Augusta. Onyx Rebekah lodge discussed district meetings and voted a two month vacation. Francis Phipps and Evelyn Berninger hosted a picnic after the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Thimble Club
J. Alexander
Don Chandler
R. E. Goer
W. J. Reeder
Alfred Malmberg
Cyril Fleming
Virginia Grosso
Port Orchard
Wash
George Clarke
Yellowstone Park
N. C. Croft
Townsend
Davis
Augusta
Croft
Onyx Rebekah Lodge
Maxine Clinton
Livingston
Francis Phipps
Evelyn Berninger
Manhattan Man Edward Yoder Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Edward Yoder were held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Robert W. Newman officiating. Pallbearers were Floyd Stoner, W. C. Wedeman, Everett Beck, L. D. Moritz, J. P. Waters, O'Connell. Burial followed at Meadow View cemetery. Yoder, a Manhattan resident since 1896, died in a Bozeman hospital after moving from Indiana in 1893 to work on the High Line canal and later care for parking for the city. Surviving relatives include a brother and several Indiana nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Edward Yoder
Presbyterian Church
Robert W. Newman
Ralph Mowery
O. H. Campbell
Floyd Stoner
W. C. Wedeman
Everett Beck
L. D. Moritz
J. P. Waters
O'Connell
Meadow View Cemetery
Yoder
Bozeman Hospital
Gallatin Valley
Indiana
High Line Canal
Twin Bridges Woman Honored At Surprise Party And Local News
Mrs. Harry Cox hosted a Friday surprise party at her Twin Bridges home with attendees including Mrs. C. L. Counter and others. John C. Seidensticker and Miss Gladys Block wed March 22 in Davenport Iowa and will stay in the city for summer before he returns to Chicago for education. Roy Hammond spoke to Twin Bridges Rotary on South Africa. Mrs. Draga Rodnich of Hibbing Minnesota visits the Novich household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Harry Cox
Canada
C. L. Counter
Testie Basola
Bart Talbott
Joe Gribben
Ed Nicholls
Sylvan Donegan
George Todd, Jr
Helen Hogue
John C. Seidensticker
Chicago
Gladys Block
Davenport
Iowa
K. C. Gillam
William H. Ottis
Seidensticker
Ian
H. A. Block
Beidensticker
State University
Missoula
Northwestern Medical School
Roy Hammond
Strawn Hosts Card Club. Bishop Daniels Delivers Service
Mrs. John Strawn hosted her card club with lunch and 500 on Thursday. Visitors from Butte, Winston, Twin Bridges and Deer Lodge joined gatherings at the Austin Hale home as Rev. Bishop Henry Daniels and Rev. Norman Foote led services at Community church. Daniels dedicated the picture Christ Among the Doctors for Sunday School children. Lucile Saxbury of Butte visited Armstrong. Louis Johnson of Green Campbell mine hosted a dinner for Gordon King and Calvin King and daughter Betty June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star
John Strawn
Mercer Thompson
Butte
Herman Kallestad
Bert Stanley
M. C. Judd
Harry Smith
Winston
M. J Lott
Twin Bridges
Austin Hale
Oscar Reistad
Deer Lodge
Henry H. Daniels
Norman Foote
Virginia City
Daniels
Christ
Lucile Saxbury
Carl Armstrong
Louis Johnson
Green-Campbell Mine
William Gordon
Calvin King
Betty June
Basin Water board fills vacancy and plans upgrades
The Basin Water company held a special meeting Monday evening to fill the board vacancy after Robert A. Berry left for Panama. Arthur P. White was appointed chairman and Allen J. Bullock filled the vacancy. Plans were made to alter the settling box of the water system.
Missoula Rites Unite Couple
William K. Armitage son of Mrs Margaret Armitage Cameron and Miss Catherine Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess A Potter Missoula united in marriage Thursday at the Presbyterian church in Missoula Rev Mr McLean officiated Mrs William Talmon Jr sister of the bride was matron of honor John Tolson of Virginia City best man Miss June McLeod of Missoula bridesmaid The couple will reside at the Armitage ranch near Cameron in the Madison Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armitage Ranch
Cameron
Madison Valley
Twins Inseparable Plan Double Marriage in Vancouver
Florence Crawford and Frances Crawford, twins from Ronan, apply for marriage licenses and plan to live together with their husbands in a Vancouver apartment after a double ceremony. Florence wed Walter Doyle of 1208 Daniels Street, Vancouver, and Frances will wed Frank Hamaker of Rowan. Mildred South celebrated her 12th birthday with a lawn party including Doris McLees Judith Mead Irene Shadoan Julia Roundtree Rebecca Roundtree and Joyce South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan
Florence
Frances Crawford
Vancouver
Walter W. Doyle
Daniel's Street
Frances
Frank W. Hamaker
Rowan
Manhattan
Mildred South
Doris McLees
Judith Mead
Irene Shadoan
Julia Roundtree
Rebecca Roundtree
Joyce South
Grasshopper Herding Association Locates 2000 Cattle for Range
The Grasshopper Valley Herding Association riders spent the week locating cattle for the summer grazing season. Two thousand head will pasture in the Elkhorn mountains once the drive finishes. Various locals including Adolph and Carl Pahnish delivered cattle to Dillon and Frank Gorman checked on mining interests at Elk horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polaris
Grasshopper Valley Herding Association
Fikhorn Mountain
Elkhorn Mountains
Adolph
Carl Pahnish
Dillon
Frank Gorman
Elkhorn
Frank Kellum
Harrison
Olive M. Harrison
Missoula
Walter McAndrews
Anniversary Marked for Charles M. Bair at 84
Martinsdale observes the 84th birthday of Charles M. Bair flock master tied to the Little International program. Mrs. Bair and daughters host a luncheon for 20 out-of-town guests from Helena Billings and elsewhere followed by an evening party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsdale
Charles M. Bair
1Ith
Little International
Belgrade Civic Group Schedules Family Picnic at Cameron Bridge
Belgrade Civic Group and Belgrade Chamber of Commerce hosted meetings at the Log Cabin and with East Gallatin club. A family picnic outline at Cameron Bridge on July 13 was announced. Visitors included Helena, Seattle, Port Orchard residents and local families, plus a two day federation meeting in Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Bozeman
Manhattan
Reception and Dance for Charlo Newlyweds Altos Eddington
A reception dance and shower in the L. D. 8 recreation hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Altos Eddington who were recently married. Gifts were given and Mrs. Maude West offered two musical selections. A group of L. D. 8. young folks set off for Cardston Canada to spend a week at the Mormon temple with several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlo
L. D
Altos Eddington
Maude West
Cardston
Canada
Iola McBride
Mary and
Trene Pope
Jane Lishman
Mary Wilson
Helen
Ted
Jack Wright
Elmer Zobell
Nene
Neda Hathaway
Merna Lee Lishman
Marion Peterson
Ron Wright
Elliott Casperson
R. OC. Peterson
Floyd Pope
Couple United in Missoula Rites
Gwendolyn Christianson of Missoula and Leslie Meirding of Ronan wed at St. Pauls Lutheran Missoula with Rev. Erling L. Jacobson officiating. Matron of honor Mrs. Roger Christianson, maid Freda Raess, bridesmaids Florence Meierding Ada Carlson. Best man Dr EB Burnham Ushers Roger Christianson Ted Raess. Breakfast at Montemarte cafe and reception at Christianson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronan
Gwendolyn Christianson
Missoula
Leslie Meirding
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Erling L. Jacobson
Roger Christianson
Freda Raess
Plentywood
Florence Meierding
Ada Carlson
Billings
Melerding
Herman Melerding
Shepherd
Rowan High School
Twin Bridges Briefs Reflect Travel and Family News
A group returns from a vacation in Portland Oregon while others visit kin and plan trips across Washington state. Families including the Balkovetz Fullwood Block Seidensticker Jessen Crabtree Holm Gillies halt for visits before resuming travel with Miss Martha Halt and Miss Dana Halverson accompanying part of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Porteland
Ore
G. P., Balkovetz, Jr
Virginia
Frederick
W. F. Fullwood
A. T. Block
Arlington
Wash
John C. Seidensticker
Charles Jessen
Claude Crabtree
Sharon
A. H. Holm
Seattle
Jessen
Martha Halt
Bessie Whiting
Phillis Claridge
Portland
Whiting
Avon Social Roundup Highlights Last Week's Activities
Avon residents record a week of visits and gatherings. Walter Kertulla traveled from Providence to attend Brown University summer school while his Montana state college colleague remained in Bozeman. Local dinners hosted by Mrs. Clifford Quigley honored Mrs. George Hock and her son Harry from Bloomsburg. Others hosted or visited relatives in Missoula Butte Helena and Finn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVON
Walter Kertulla
Fn Providence
R. 1
Brown University
Kertulla
Montana State College
Bozeman
Clifford Quigley
Quigley
George Hock
Harry
Bloomsburg
Susan Bechallan
Missoula
L. Loveley
Austin
Catherine Keily
Helena
Academy
John Quigley
O. E. Durkee
Finn Re
Butte
L. J
Rodney
Aga Taft
Portland
M. Barren
William Mannix
Finn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnson
Minot
N. C
Basin Resident
Betsy Ross
Central Press
Betty Mancill
Marion
Philadelphia
Stars and Stripes
Betsy
Old Glory
Manhattan Women's Group
Wheeler Award
Legion, Auxiliary
Veterans
Baptist Church
Grand Duchess
Charlotte
Luxembourg
Alan Reed
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
West Grove
Grande Duchesse Charlotte
New Grove
Robert Hespen
Grasshopper Herding Association
Jimmy
Betty Harrison
Bob Ryan
Anaconda
J. D. Harrison
John Gunderson
Jackson
Dale Pierce
Karl Tash
EF. W. Tucker
William Montgomery
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