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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

5

County to Make Contribution for Air Sirens

Silver Bow County will join the City of Butte and the Federal Civil Defense Administration in funding a local air raid warning system. The city will spend 5355.60, the county 3570.40, with FCDA matching to total 17852 for 12 sirens. bids and procedures will follow federal rules, funded in the 1954-55 budget.

Silver Bow County Butte Federal Civil Defense Administration Board of County Commissioners Loretta L. Sullivan Gene Daly Frank Gersh FCDA

Mott Emphasizes Scouting at Father Son Banquet

William H. Mott. Butte adult Scouter and School Board member, spoke at Gold Hill Lutheran Church Father and Son banquet. He urged expanding Scouting beyond 19 percent youth coverage and cited the value of training in facing crises, noting support from Korean War veteran Sgt. Lyle Jacobson.

William H. Mott Butte Gold Hill Lutheran Church Mott Lyle Jacobson Ralph Godtland

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf

A London plutocrat’s Rolls Royce springs a rear break in the Alps. He calls for service and receives a swift replacement. Months later, Rolls denies any broken spring exists, prompting a baffling corporate misstep.

Bennett Cerf London Alps Interlaken Rolls Rolls People Switzerland Rolls Royce

County to Instruct on New Voting Machines Use

Silver Bow County prepares public instruction for its new modern voting machines. Representative Arvid W. Johnson of Automatic Voting Machine Corp and county clerk William Duckham coordinate training set to begin around July 10, lasting about a week. Machines will be tested at downtown sites with trained local instructors and a publicity campaign explains differences from older models before disposal.

Silver Bow County William T. Duckham Arvid W. Johnson The Automatic Voting Machine Corp Jamestown N.Y Butte Board of County Commissioners Norbet Nelson Johnson

Driver Fined and Sent to Jail in Police Court

Judge John Seton fined Ramon Romero 150 dollars and sentenced him to 10 days in jail after a guilty plea for driving while intoxicated following a Saturday night accident on South Ohio street. Romero had a prior DWI conviction within six months. Verne Ludwick forfeited 150 dollars bond on DWI. Anton Hofer pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined 50 dollars, after hitting Walter Miller’s parked car on Montana Street. Tony Ward, jailed 30 days for vagrancy after pleading not guilty. Thirteen defendants forfeited 10 dollar bonds for city disturbances on Saturday night. Minor traffic bond forfeitures totaling 80 dollars were declared for defendants who did not appear.

John Seton Ramon Romero South Ohio Romero Verne Ludwick Anton Hofer Hofer Walter Miller S. Montana Miller Tony Ward

Relatives Seek Two Men in Butte Area Traced by Families

Two California families seek information on relatives in Butte. Lt Elmer Powell reports Monday in police identification. Mrs Viola Grego of Arcadia aims to locate son George D Du Bose last living in Butte in 1972. Frank Medina, possibly working in mines in Butte or as a pharmacist, is sought by brother George Medina of Harbor City.

California Butte Elmer Powell Viola Grego Naomi Ave Arcadia Calif George D. du Bose Frank Medina George Medina 259Th St Harbor City

Patrick Toomey Home From Navy Leave

Patrick Toomey son of Mrs Ann Toomey 218 C E Platinum is home on leave after Navy boat training in San Diego California He will return to San Diego July 3 for orders to his duty assignment.

Patrick Toomey Ann Toomey E. Platinum San Diego Calif

Armed Services Tell Whereabouts of Butte Youths

The Navy released details on Butte residents serving abroad and aboard ships. Fred F. Ernst, son of Mr and Mrs William J Cummins, is among 775 Naval Academy midshipmen in a joint amphibious training with Royal Canadian Naval cadets at Little Creek Virginia. Floyd C Actis and Joseph F Govednik serve aboard the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles with Govednik listed as son of Mrs Gertrude Govednik. Marin Sgt John B Chaney of 811 Silver Bow Homes serves with the Second Amphibian Tractor Battalion at Camp Lejeune North Carolina, with maneuvers in the Caribbean and Arctic regions. Chaney's wife is Gladys V Nelson.

Fred F. Ernst William J. Cummins Utah Ave Naval Academy Royal Canadian Naval Cadets Little Creek Navy Floyd C. Actis C. F. Actis Front St Joseph F. Govednik Los Chaney Gladys V. Nelson Butte

Private Duty Nurses Establish Registry in Montana

The Montana State Nurses Association district forms a registry for private duty nurses. Officers include Alice Chariton chairwoman Helen Wakefield vice chair Margaret Cummin secretary and Anna Marie Cooper treasurer. Registry board members are Anna Marie Cooper Margaret Crowley and Mary Freeman. A supervisor will oversee, fee set at 14 dollars per day, phone 25353.

Montana State Nurses Association Alice Chariton Helen Wakefield Margaret Cummin Anna Marie Cooper Margaret Crowley Mary Freeman

Butte Girls Win Honors at Billings Event

delegates from Butte returned from the annual Girls State in Billings where Gail Olson and Jane Kirk were chosen as Montana’s two delegates to Girls Nation in Washington, D C starting July 31. Mary Ellen Walsh was named outstanding citizen of Copper City. Marlene McLeod Juanita Tarrow and Eleanor Hale were elected associate justices of the Supreme Court with McLeod also Plaza county committeewoman. Kirk also served as alderman Granite City Ora County treasurer and state treasurer.

Butte Billings Gail Olson John Olson Havre Jane Kirk C. H. Kirk Montana Washington, D. C American Legion Auxiliary Mary Ellen Walsh John Walsh Girls Central High School Copper City Girls State Washington

Butte Building Burglarized. Bronze fittings stolen

The Western Boiler and Machinery Co., 1400 FE Second, reported a burglary Sunday night. Police said entrance was gained by breaking a rear window and bronze flanges valves sleeves and machined fittings were stolen.

Western Boiler and Machinery Co Butte

Last Rites Held for Mrs Helman

Funeral services for Mrs Bea trice Helman were held at St John Episcopal Church with Rev James C Holt presiding. Virginia MacDonald and Violet Laity sang two hymns. Pallbearers included Vern Paddock William Hodge William Vivian Harold Knowlton Marshall Hager and William Fairchild. Graveside rites followed at Mount Moriah Cemetery. A special car was required for the floral tributes.

Beatrice Helman St. John Episcopal Church James C. Holt Virginia MacDonald Violet Laity Vern Paddock William Hodge William Vivian Harold Knowlton Marshall Hager William Fairchild Mount Moriah Holt

Pre-Draft Tests For Butte Men And County Recruits

Silver Bow County reported 10 of 23 men given pre induction physicals or enlisted. Lt. H G Powers of the Butte station said Monday several men joined services including Lester L Lehto Louis E Bury Robert E Jamison and others in the Air Force Regular Army and overseas enlistments. Three men were being processed Monday for Army service.

Silver Bow County Armed Services H. G Powers Butte Air Force Lester L. Lehto Clark Walkerville Louis E. Bury Missoula Ave Robert E. Jamison S. Montana Kenneth H. Knudsen Chester F. McCullough Ray, M. Roberts Rasmus Ireland Great Falls Dwight E. Croghan Missoula James H. Thompson Twin Bridges Clinton B. Hay Ronald W. Myers Bozeman Edward Krazan Clarence M. Malone Thomas P. Pomroy Brian C. O'Neill Ronald L. Johnson Henry D. Lester Jack L. Ruley Flathead County Marvin W. McDowell Allan F. Heuscher Ralph F. MacDonald Roscoe K. Vassar William R. Pector Jr

Stainless Pain Pazo Claim For Piles Relief

An ad touts Stainless Pain and Stainless Pazo as rapid relief for piles. It promises instant itching relief, soothing inflamed tissue, and reduced swelling without surgery. Also notes suppositories or ointment and mentions regular Pazo, with box branding.

Preachers to inaugurate city pool hour in Cushing

They plan to use the municipal swimming pool for a one hour daily period each morning for ministers to swim without criticism for bath attire. The city council arranged the program to allow pastors to take a dip in privacy and avoid scrutiny of their swimsuits.

Cushing Okla U.P

Only Aspirin At Its Best Carries This Name St Josep Of Highest Quality

A historical note highlights aspirin known as St Josep of Highest Quality, praised for purity and effectiveness. Readers are informed of the branding and its reputation for reliable pain relief.

Deer Lodge Creamery Intruders Escape Empty handed

Unknown intruders entered the Deer Lodge Creamery through the skylight Friday night. They did not take anything and it is believed they decided not to burglarize the business or were frightened off.

Deer Lodge

First railroad west of Alleghenies built in 1832

A historic note states the initial rail line west of the Alleghenies was constructed in 1832, marking a milestone in early American railway development and regional expansion.

the Alleghenies

Albert Gosselin Funeral Held

Funeral services for Albert Gosselin were conducted Monday afternoon in the Rose Room of Duggan's Merrill Mortuary with Rev. H. B. Ricketts officiating. Mrs. Ruby Abraham and Mrs. Pearl Littlejohn sang during the service before the body was sent to Great Falls.

Albert Gosselin Duggan Merrill Mortuary H. B. Ricketts Ruby Abraham Pearl Littlejohn Great Falls

Play Go Round Brings Games to McKinley School Today

The Junior League mobile recreation unit Play-Go-Round visits McKinley School today from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. to provide games and activities for neighborhood children. The program began its summer schedule at Blaine School Monday.

McKinley School Blaine

Baby speech milestones from two to six years old

By age two a baby can form two word sentences and by age three to six he adds about 500 words annually to his vocabulary. This brief note outlines expected language development milestones for toddlers and young children.

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