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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

6

Serra Club Plans Bishop's Night in Butte Dinner

The Butte Serra club will host bishop's night at Finlen hotel on Tuesday at 6 30 pm with Most Rev Joseph M Gilmore of Helena as guest plus city clergy. Harry Shields will speak, Dr Harry G Farrell presides, John Murphy to be installed as incoming president, and a sparkling program with singing and a sax trio with Jack Lane. Reservations due by Saturday via Ted Sivalon, Box 7, Butte.

Butte Serra Club Finlen Hotel Joseph M. Gilmore Helena Harry Shields Butte Harry G. Farrell Butte Club Serrans John Murphy Arthur Drynan Three Jacks Jill Walter Berry Tom Mitchell Joan Panion Jack Lane Ted Sivalon

Olsen Appeals Walker's Injunction Ruling in Abatement Case

Attorney General Arnold H. Olsen filed a notice of appeal for the state in district court on Wednesday regarding Walker's Social club abatement. He will seek Supreme Court review of the June 15 decision denying an injunction and restoring property. The appeal covers both questions of law and fact.

Arnold H. Olsen Walker Olsen Supreme Court

Funeral arrangements for John L. Sheldon announced

The remains are at Daly-Shea chapel where a funeral will be held Friday at 9 o'clock. A requiem mass follows at St Patrick church at 9:30. Interment is at Holy Cross cemetery. Butte Elks lodge No. 240 to conduct services at the Daly-Shea chapel at 7 30 this Thursday evening.

Barclay Mary Louise Barclay James R. Barclay South Excelsior White’s J. Edgar Barclay West Diamond St. Patrick Church Holy Cross Cemetery

Jovich Funeral Arrangements Announced for Peter Jovich

The remains of Peter Jovich are at Daly-Shea chapel awaiting funeral plans to be announced later.

Montana Scouts Leave for Second National Jamboree

Two hundred forty seven western Montana Boy Scouts ride a special train to Valley Forge Pennsylvania for the second national jamboree joining forty seven thousand others. They tour stops in Livingston and Billings, enjoy Pullman sleepers and diner service, and share excitement with relatives and friends along the way. Walter Bartholf, Scoutmaster of Whitehall troop 24, notes Montana’s detachment is in high spirits and the group makes Montana proud.

Boy Scouts Montana Chicago Valley Forge Livingston Paul Quinn Butte Dick Curdy Whitehall Billings Walter Bartholf First Christian Church

Naval Reserve Offers Leaves to Job Holders

Butte naval reservists of Organ ized Surface division 13-2 who are high school or college students will be granted summer leaves if employment calls them away. Lt. William J. Waylett said the division will meet at Clark park training center at 7:30 this evening. He noted a new policy allows organized reservists to be absent during June July and August while keeping status. The leave policy applies only to students. Regular training tonight across all departments.

Mrs Gormely Wins National Poetry Contest

Ida Gormely of 807 South Main wins first prize in a national poetry contest sponsored by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Evanston Illinois. Her poem How Can They Divide Me will be used in speech contests for the Ada Mohn-Landis junior declamation award and addresses the problem of divorce from a child’s view. She is a member of the Butte Writers group and serves as writers’ chairman for the Montana Institute of the Arts.

Ida Gormely South Main Women’s Christian Temperance Union Evanston Ada Mohn-Landis

Montana Power Re-Elects All Directors

Montana Power directors were re-elected at the Jersey City annual meeting. The board will meet in Butte on June 28 to elect officers and discuss company business. Directors named include C. J. Baldwin E J Parkin F W Bird J E Corette Jr R H Glover Peter Pauly R F Clary Dr R B Durnin Norman B Holter Taylor B Weir W L Murphy. More than 15,000 stockholders represented, with 1,857,455 shares represented. Corette presided. Bird Corette Glover served as proxy committee.

Montana Power Company Jersey City N. J Butte C. J. Baldwin Billings E. J. Parkin Bozeman F. W. Bird J. E. Corette, Jr R. H. Glover Peter Pauly Deer Lodge R. F. Clary R. B. Durnin Great Falls Norman B. Holter Taylor B. Weir Helena W. L. Murphy Missoula Corette Bird Glover

Seven Butte Navy Men Nearing Completion of Recruit Training

Seven Butte members of the Organized Naval Reserve are nearing completion of a two week training course for seaman recruits at San Diego California the Navy announced Wednesday. The men, all seaman recruits, are Raymond D. Lawrance Robert T. Mitchell Patrick J Fellows James A. Vivian Joseph P. Casey Robert E. Perkins Montana School of Mines Residence Hall and William J. Turner. The course is conducted to familiarize newcomers in the Navy with basic requirements of the service.

Butte Organized Naval Reserve San Diego Calif Navy Raymond D. Lawrence Harrison Robert T. Mitchell West Boardman Patrick J. Fellows Silver Bow Homes James A. Vivian South Gaylord Joseph P. Casey South Wyoming Robert E. Perkins Montana School of Mines William J. Turner

Farm Price Support Fund Passes House

The House approved a bill adding 2 billion dollars to government farm price supports, sending the measure to the Senate. The 234 to 82 vote ends a dispute over foreign import impact and augments the Agriculture Department's Commodity Credit Corporation authority, now totaling 6.85 billion for price support across cotton wheat corn rice tobacco peanuts and other crops.

Washington U.P House Senate Agriculture Department Commodity Credit Corporation

Hotel Manager Is Shot to Death

Kansas City dispatch reports Marshall H. Dean 35 assistant manager of Hotel President shot and killed as he entered his office. E G Murrell former room clerk was caught after a 32 block chase and arrested in connection with the shooting.

Kansas City U.P Marshall H. Dean Leo Hood Police Homicide Bureau E. G. Murrell

Tysmol Absorbent Promises Relief From Pain

An old advertisement touts Tysmol Absorbent for arthritis rheumatism sciatica neuritis and muscle pain. It claims fast relief from back neck shoulder blade forearm fingers and leg pains caused by weather or exposure with a guaranteed refund if not satisfied.

Deer Lodge News Note on Frances Hale Jerabek Correspondent

Local notice lists Frances Hale Jerabek as correspondent for Deer Lodge News with circulation and contact phone numbers 447 and 265. No additional details or events provided.

Frances Hale Jerabek

Civic Association appoints committees in Deer Lodge meeting

Powell County Civic Association named standing committees including membership industrial development agricultural development and public relations at Tuesday night session. New highway signs were ordered for Crackerville and Garrison and the Drummond sign repainted. Merchants may close July 3 for a three day Fourth of July holiday and consider Saturday closing Aug 26 for Powell County fair. Glen Jones county agent urged irrigation show at Kelson ranch Aug 28. A committee was named to discuss parallel parking with the city council.

Ing Powell County Civic Association O. M. Bryan Charles Hubbard John McKay Harvey Eliason Don Tavenner Richard Kendall Ralph Beck J. J. Lake Harry Ettinger Joe McElwain Don Valston Walter Jones A. A. Malcolm Glen Jones Extension Service Kelson Ranch

Western Dancing Classes Move to 8 PM Start

In Deer Lodge on June 21 a time change was announced for Friday adult western dancing classes in the city hall auditorium. Beginners begin at 8 o'clock with practice dancing a half hour later, directed by George St. George of Butte. The sessions draw many locals and aim to keep residents in step with regional events, continuing throughout the summer.

Deer Lodge City Hall George St. George of Butte

Garrison Girl Will Wed on July 15

Deer Lodge June 21. Mr and Mrs Dewilma H Guy announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Milliejean Ila Guy to Donald J Harris son of Mr and Mrs Sam F Harris Sr of Aloha Ore The wedding will be July 15 Miss Guy is a Powell county high school class of 49 graduate and works in the Deer Lodge law office of S P Wilson Mr Harris is a Montana State College Bozeman graduate employed by the Bonneville Dam administration and served five years in the United States Navy.

Deer Lodge Dewilma H. Guy Garrison Milliejean Ila Donald J. Harris Sam F. Harris Aloha Ore Guy Powell County High School S. P. Wilson Harris Montana State College Bozeman Bonneville Dam United States Navy

Williams Family Welcomes Infant Daughter Joy Draper

Announcement from Deer Lodge dated June 21 reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon D. Williams in Greensboro North Carolina. The baby is named Joy Draper. Grandparents are E L Fitzsimmons of Charlotte and Eric Williams of Deer Lodge.

Deer Lodge Gordon D. Williams Greensboro N. C Joy Draper E. L. Fitzsimmons Charlotte Eric Williams

Harvard Establishes First US College Orchestra in 1808

In March 1808 Harvard University created the United States' first college orchestra, marking a milestone in American higher education culture and musical study.

Harvard University United States

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down

A readable crossword clue list with across and down items including numbers and brief hints. The puzzle entries cover various word lengths and topics such as styles beverages slang terms city names and linguistic abbreviations.

Deer Lodge Baker Talks at Kiwanis

Philip Harpole of MHarp's bakery Deer Lodge was guest speaker for the Kiwanis Monday evening. He traced the bakery's history and modern methods and explained bread types and baked goods, comparing products from other countries. Next Monday Judge William R. Taylor of Anaconda will speak.

Deer Lodge Philip Harpole Mharp’s Bakery

Bonds Forfeited in Police Court

Bonds and fines totaling 107.50 were collected in police court led by Judge John Seton. The day’s top fine was 15 for John Thomas on a tavern disturbance charge. Curtis Armstrong paid 5 for operating without Montana plates. John H. Nasner’s 25 bond was forfeited for failing to answer a reckless driving charge. Four motorists forfeited 10 bonds each for speeding. Ten motorists forfeited 2.50 each for running stop signs.

John Seton John Thomas Butte Curtis Armstrong Montana John H. Nasner Gerald Smith Stanley Jones Don Tibbetts George Antonich

Fitzgerald Demurrer in Montana Murder Case

Fitzgerald defense withdrew a motion to strike and amend the murder information and filed a demurrer in district court. Judge Taylor set a demurrer hearing for Saturday at 10. The defendant remains at liberty on a 7500 dollar bond. The case stems from the death of Steve L. Huff at Thomson's Confectioners, 213 Main, on May 27. El Salvador is noted in the article.

Anaconda Montana Stanley Fitzgerald William R. Taylor Liberty Michael Ruane Steve L. Huff Thomson’s Confectioners Main

AFL Switchmen Set Strike Date

CHICAGO June 21. The AFL Switchman's union set a strike for June 25 against five railroads to win a 40 hour week. About 4,000 switchmen will walk out at 6 a m local time against Great Northern Chicago Great Western Rock Island Denver Rio Grande Western and Western Pacific. The union seeks a 48 to 40 hour reduction with no pay cut. President Arthur Glover says the walkout is legally permissible under the railway labor act, though railroads dispute this. The emergency board had considered broader claims and could not give precedence to the switchmen case.

Chicago U.P AFL Great Northern Chicago Great Western Rock Island Denver & Rio Grande Western Western Pacific Arthur Glover National Railway Labor Act Truman Brotherhood of Order of Railway Conductors White House

Fletcher indicted for arson in Jersey City case

Jersey City, June 21. A grand jury indicted Edward Fletcher, 34, on arson charges. Police say he grew angry at his girlfriend and attempted to burn down her house.

Jersey City N. J Edward Fletcher

Hospital Notes ST JAMES Admitted and Dismissed List

A hospital note lists admitted and dismissed patients at ST JAMES. Names and addresses include Mrs Arthur Cowley of El Paso Texas James Lunney 1312 Hobson Edward Welsh 37 West Broadway James H Simkins Lew istown John Psenda Arizona hotel Elaine Beecher 307 Silver Bow Homes Mrs Cecil Atkinson 2211 Amherst C A Evinger 720 North Montana Joan M Carlyon 11 East LaPlatte Otto Huntenburg Helena Robert Neilson Deer Lodge Ralph S Good Janney Mont Irving Garland Hennessy annex William Opie 906 Zarelda Donna Marie Glenn 117 East Second. Dismissed Jill and Rick Richter 611 Placer Ronald Platisha 132 A West Woolman Mrs Caroline Gsoulas 124 South Arizona Mrs Eugene Hall and son 332 North Montana Mrs Matthew Powers and daughter 433 East Park Mrs Lloyd Sharp and son 801 South Montana Clarence S Doak Twin Bridges Mrs Matt Metully 2117 Cherry Billy Hooper 2703 Princeton Admitted Mrs Holly Vivian 1868 Georgia Mrs Elizabeth Buck 23 Wells Judy Buck 23 Wells Mrs Mary Heron 31 South Main John Ivanich 30 East Broadway Walter Eugene Lambert 2617 Princeton Dismissed Thomas Mordan Lima Mrs Lucy Hayden Dillon Mrs Betty Ally Dillon Renee Pearson 326 South Jackson Gary Hicks 2001 Whitman Mrs Yvette Christie 723 West Quartz Betty Spencer 36 West Center Robert Jeffery 215 West Silver Arthur Vivian 208 South Gaylord

ST. James Arthur Cowley el Paso Texas James Lunney Hobson Edward Welsh West Broadway James H. Simkins Lewistown John Psenda Arizona Hotel Elaine Beecher Silver Bow Homes Cecil Atkinson Amherst C. A. Evinger North Montana Joan M. Carlyon East LaPlatte Otto Huntenburg Helena Robert Neilson Deer Lodge Ralph S. Good Janney Mont Irving Garland Hennessy Annex William Opie Zarelda Donna Marie Glenn East Second Jill and Rick Richter Ronald Platisha West Woolman Caroline Gsoulas South Arizona Eugene Hall Matthew Powers East Park Lloyd Sharp South Montana Clarence Holly Vivian Georgia Elizabeth Buck Wells Judy Buck Mary Heron South Main John Ivanich East Broadway Walter Eugene Lambert Princeton Thomas Mordan Lima Lucy Hayden Dillon Betty Ally Renee Pearson South Jackson Gary Hicks Whitman Yvette Christie West Quartz Betty Spencer West Center Robert Jeffery West Silver Arthur Vivian South Gaylord

Astronomy and Astrology Are Two Different Things

Oregon educator J H Pruett answers four reader questions clarifying that astronomers do not foretell futures, astrolo gy and astronomy are distinct, and moon phases have no proven impact on crops or weather. He recommends reputable astronomy magazines for further reading and notes professional consensus against astrology.

Weather Bureau America Astrophysical Journal Astronomical Journal Sky and Telescope Griffith Observer Journal Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Astronomical Society of the Pacific Eugene, Ore

Butte News in Brief births and visits in town

Twins a daughter and son were born Wednesday in Murray hospital to Mr and Mrs Joseph T Covington. A son born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs James Lawrence in Murray hospital. A daughter born late Tuesday in St James hospital to Mr and Mrs Thomas Hawksworth. A son born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Robert Balch in St James hospital. A daughter born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Bernard Simmons in St James hospital. Local visitors include Earl Cordier of Livingston and H H Ellsworth of Helena. Several others from Billings Great Falls Missoula Loma Polson Shelby and Polson visited or returned. Community meetings include Boy Scouts YMCA South Side Democratic Club post office clerks VFW auxiliary and Unity Truth Center services. A minor earthquake was recorded at Montana School of Mines seismograph. Marine Corp Wesley J Waliman has been discharged and home with family. Sunday school and meetings scheduled at YMCA and VFW hall.

Murray Hospital Joseph T. Covington West Porphyry St. James Hospital Thomas Hawksworth Texas Robert Balch Zarelda Bernard Simmons South Washington Montana School of Mines Stephen Nile Butte Marine Corp Wesley J. Waliman Marine Corps San Diego Calif Corp Waliman Evan Holm East Broadway

Kiwanians Hear Talk on Credit and Community Service

Vern Sedlacek from Dun and Bradstreet spoke at the Butte Kiwanis luncheon, outlining the rise of credit rating and reporting and its role in stabilizing business. The program included song numbers led by Phyllis Wolfe and a preview of cleanup work at the Sun Shine camp on July 12 and 14. Next week features a white elephant auction to fund an undisclosed worthy cause.

Vern Sedlacek Butte Dun and Bradstreet Butte Kiwanis Club Hotel Finlen Treasure State Room Karl Deshler William Dolan Kiwanians Amerasia Phyllis Wolfe Helen LaValle Mountains Sonja Popovac Myrleen Rose Lois Finnegan Stella Sakellaris Carol Bauman Moel Carney Delores Conta Sedilacek Dolan

Warm Springs Youth Enlists in Navy

Archie Raymond Sherrill an 18 year old from Warm Springs has enlisted for a four year Navy tour announced by M M Lohengil chief petty officer in the Butte recruiting station He is sent to San Diego for basic training and testing to qualify for a specialist school A graduate of Anaconda high school Sherrill was active in athletics and starred on the gridiron.

Archie Raymond Sherrill Warm Springs Navy M. M. Lohengil Butte Sherrill San Diego Anaconda High School

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