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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1952

Page

5

Trade visits highlight Butte mining city luncheon

Thomas R. Wilson of the Department of Commerce spoke to Butte merchants at the Hotel Finlen about the role of foreign trade. He cited imports like wool tea and coffee and noted high reliance on exports of cotton wheat and fruit. Wilson outlined aims to balance supply negotiate reciprocal trade pacts and secure concessions for broad benefit.

Thomas R. Wilson Washington, D. C Butte Finlen Wilson Office of International Trade Department of Commerce W. G. Maloney Montana Mr. Wilson Seattle Wash el Centro Calif University of California Georgetown University AEF Bureau of Economics Europe Salt Lake City

Police Association to Meet Tonight in Butte

Members of Montana Peace Officers association unit No 1 covering Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell and Beaverhead counties gather in CAP headquarters Lizzie block Park and Main Butte for a July meeting. The event opens at 8 30 daylight time with hosts from Butte police department and sheriff staff. Alex Stephenson Montana Highway Patrol is president and Ray Olsen is secretary.

Montana Peace Officers Association Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell Beaverhead Butte Butte Police Deog Sheriff's CAP Lizzie Block Park and Main Alex Stephenson Montana Highway Patrol Ray Olsen

Son of Butte Family Member in Navy Reserve Victory

Robert A. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of 1949 Walnut street, is a member of the Pontiac Michigan Naval Reserve unit that won first place in a phase of the competition to determine the top unit of the ninth Naval district. The Smiths formerly lived in Clarkston Michigan.

Robert A. Smith Earl Smith Walnut Street Pontiac, Mich Naval District Smiths Clarkston, Mich

Stop Me Near the End of the Spanish Civil War

The note to Loyalist headquarters describes two hundred enthusiastic volunteers arriving with a cartoon demand to “return the ropes.” A Washington era quip and local anecdotes reflect lighthearted views on aging, gardening, and heat in the Southwest.

Madrid

Aronson to Visit Butte for GOP Governor Bid

Senator Hugo Aronson GOP candidate for governor will visit Butte Tuesday night at Lloyd’s cafe on South Montana street. The meeting starts at 8 00 p m daylight time with talk by Aronson and a social hour for all attendees. Senator Troy Evans will preside and Philipsburg figures will back the event as Aronson tours Madison county and Dillon.

Hugo Aronson GOP Butte Lloyd’s Cafe Montana Street Madison County Dillon Troy Evans Silver Bow County Senator Aronson Aronson

Wiring Blamed for Murray Hospital Fire Damage

Fire officials announced defective wiring caused a Sunday morning blaze in the Murray hospital building. Investigators City Electrician Carl Smith and Fire Department Electrician John Harrington cited faulty wiring as the cause. Damage was unofficially estimated at $10,000 after two hours of fighting the fire behind a staircase on the first floor, affecting the first and second floors.

Murray Hospital John O'Donnell City Carl Smith Fire Department John C. Harrington

Three Montanans Enlist in Navy Air Force and Army

Over the weekend three Montanans enlisted in the Navy Air Force and Army per Lt. Comdr. R H Pierrepont Jr and Capt B L Johnston. On Monday 16 Yellowstone Pondora and Stillwater county men faced pre induction tests. Enlistees include Navy Steve P Novak East Helena Air Force Lloyd S Kurth Jr Missoula and Army OCS Richard L Jaksen Billings.

Steve P. Novak East Helena Air Force Lloyd S. Kurth, Jr Missoula Army Richard L. Jacobsen Billings

Bahais Hold State Teaching Meeting in Helena

The fourth Montana state teaching conference of the year convened Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs J K Saunders in Helena with Gerhard Burner as moderator. Attendees from Butte Helena and Great Falls discussed Americas God Given Mission and topics on world civilization intercontinental undertakings and the Baha i faith center.

Montana J. K. Saunders Helena Gerhard Burner America Baha'u'llaha Butte Great Falls

Farm Bureau Set Meeting Date for July 16

County wide Farm Bureau groups will meet July 16 at the Brown's Gulch school house. Hugh ee of Brown's Gulch district announced the event. Jim Monforton county agent and I D Zobell soil conservation expert spoke on programs and grasshopper control methods.

Brown's Gulch Hugh Tex) Ee Farm Bureau Jim Monforton I. D. Zobell Mr. Monforton

Papermaking Wood Pulp From Common Forest Trees

Spruce, fir, hemlock, poplar, pine and tamarack are the trees most commonly used to obtain wood pulp for the making of paper.

Judge Proves Fine and Jail for Drunk Driver

A driver named Forrest Meredith received a 250 dollar fine and 30 days in city jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He admitted a prior drunken offense and bond forfeitures while his case and others were heard by Judge John Seton.

Forrest Meredith Meredith John Seton Maureen Dennehy Drive Inn Harrison Avenue Dennehy Seton John B. Decker Park Street Lion Steve George Barclay Liver City Club Frank Yarer Tony Bulbany Howard Kauf John Smith John Doe Harry Baldwin Nick Muretich A. E. Haryn Harold Gribble Frank Rochevar W. G. Walton James H. Knapp C. A. Phillips William Heaton Hurley Smith R. J. Pratt Glen Kiler Joe Robinson F. W. Switzer Favre Eaton Sylvester Jetter Joe L. Vealpando Richard Bicknell Bicknell Duval Lovings

Day length varies with sun position at 45 degrees north

An astronomer explains how daylight changes with latitude and season. At 45N the sun never overhead at noon, solstices mark longest and shortest days, with 12 hours near equator and six months of daylight near the poles. Edmonton sees 17 hours, Seward 19.

Mexico Equatorial Equator Edmonton Canada Seward Alaska

Boy Scout Rodeo Set for Whitehall Fairgrounds

Whitehall hosts its annual Boy Scout rodeo at the fairgrounds on Sunday June 29 with stock by Mrs. Rose Liggett and Ted Lewis as arena director. A pre-rodeo dance by the Whitehall Saddle Club is set for Saturday night June 28. The event features bronc riding calf roping steer wrestling and riding plus a 1 pm pre-rodeo parade.

Whitehall Fairgrounds Rose Liggett Whitehall Ted Lewis Whitehall Saddle Club Butte

Butte Boy Leaving for Navy Academy

Fred H. Ernst twenty son of Mrs. William Cummins 1104 Utah Avenue will leave Thursday for Annapolis Maryland to enter the U S Naval academy on appointment by Senator James E Murray Ernst is a Butte High School graduate of 1951 and last year attended the School of Mines where he played on the basketball team

Fred H. Ernst William Cummins Utah Avenue Annapolis U. S. Naval Academy James E. Murray Ernst Butte High School School of Mines

Air Reserve Unit Meeting Tonight

The 9436th volunteer Air Reserve Squadron will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. Major Charlies v. Lee will speak as Major Lee commands in Major Donald J. McLaughlin's absence. Members urged to attend before fiscal year records close June 30.

Charlies v. Lee 9436Th Volunteer Air Reserve Lee Donald J. McLaughlin

Second Annual Free Summer Swimming Classes Set

Registration opens Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p m at the Knights of Columbus hall for Silver Bow county children. The program, run by Commissioners Gorsch Sullivan and Sullivan with K of C backing, offers free instruction by Red Cross instructors and senior lifeguards beginning around July 1 for ages five and up.

Silver Bow County Frank Gorsch Joe H. Sullivan Loretta L. Sullivan Knights of Columbus Hall Knights of Columbus K of C Park Street Red Cross Terry Wasnik Georgia Byrnes Elaine Flannigan Lois Marie Hord Jean Joan Oewisli Neil Trengrove Roy Murrell Joe Lyden Knights James McGloin

Forest Service Road Surveys to Begin in Copper Creek Area

Kenneth B Yeager of the Flathead National Forest based in Kalispell is assigned to the Deer Lodge forest for three weeks to conduct road surveys. He will be assisted by Tom Roberts and Richard Griffin of Butte. The first survey targets a recently sold stand in Copper Creek within the Philipsburg district for future permanent timber access roads.

Kenneth B. Yeager Flathead National Forest Kalispell Deer Lodge Forest Favre Eaton Yeager Tom Roberts Richard Griffin Butte Copper Creek Philipsburg

Leary to Address Butte Serra Club Meeting

W J Leary of the Montana State Highway department will speak at the Butte Serra club gathering at the Finlen hotel Wednesday night at 6 30. Tim J Sullivan, the president, will run the meeting which includes officer elections and bishop's night arrangements. Music by local vocalists and instrumentalists is planned.

W. J. Leary Montana State Highway Department Butte Serra Club Finlen Hotel Tim J. Sullivan Butte

Former Butte Resident Mrs. Louis E. Imhof Dies in New York

Mrs. Louis E. Imhof born Dorothy Coleman of Deer Lodge died in New York after a four year illness. The body will be brought to Deer Lodge for funeral and burial. She led the Junior League of Butte, was born in Deer Lodge, daughter of the late Joe and Mrs. Coleman, and married G Otis Baxter before moving to New York seven years ago upon marrying Louis Imhof.

Louis E. Imhof Dorothy Coleman Deer Lodge New York Butte Imhof Junior League of Butte, Inc Joe Coleman G. Otis Baxter Building and Loan Association Salt Lake City Mr. Baxter Montana Power Company Mr. Imhof Central Hanover Bank

Social Security Payments Reach Silver Bow County Seniors

Federal old age and survivors insurance payments totaling 78 445 dollars were sent to 1 494 people over 65 in Silver Bow county during December 1951. Another 441 children and 103 widowed mothers received 17 040 dollars, supporting families facing income loss from wage earner death.

Silver Bow County John Reed Butte Social Security Office United States Reed

Exchange Members to Hear Speakers

Albert Erickson advertising director for the Montana State Highway Department will speak at the Butte Exchange Club weekly meeting at the Finlen hotel Tuesday. John Hazen club president will preside.

Albert Erickson Montana State Highway Department Butte Exchange Club Finlen Hotel John Hazen

Navy recruiting chief to visit Butte for inspection tour

Capt G B Helmick head of Navy recruiting in the western U S arrives Tuesday in Butte to inspect the Montana Wyoming main station. He will confer with Comdr Pierrepont and staff during the routine tour and inspect the station under his command.

Guy B. Helmick Navy United States Salt Lake City Butte Montana-Wyoming R. H. Pierrepont, Jr Helmick Comdr Pierrepont

Navy appoints storekeeper Amarel to Butte recruiting station

Assignment of Thomas J. Amarel to the Navy main recruiting station in Butte for duty was announced by Lt. Comdr. R. H. Pierrepont Jr. Amarel, a 12 year veteran and former USS Chimon sailor in Korean waters, will replace chief storekeeper E. J. Sexton. He is married with two children.

Thomas J. Amarel Navy Butte R. H. Pierrepont, Jr Amarel E. J. Sexton

Casualty List Reports 61 Korea Battle Casualties

The Defense department released casualty list No. 501 on Monday detailing 61 Korea battle casualties: 12 killed, 45 wounded, one missing, and three injured.

Washington Defense Department Korea

Ostrich Noise Compared To Lion Roar At Distance

Report notes that an ostrich makes a roar-like sound that can be indistinguishable from a lion’s roar when heard from afar.

Mine Association Publishes Eulogy for Harold Hoover

The Mining Association of Montana features a tribute to William Harold Hoover, longtime president of Anaconda Copper Mining, lauding his genius, fairness, humanity, and fellowship after his death in Butte On June 6. The issue also reports Montana Exploration and Development nearing completion of ore bods for a government loan funded mill at Shamrock deposit and talks with the Defense Materials Procurement Agency for a four year contract and $200000 advance.

William Harold Hoover Anaconda Copper Butte Mining Association of Montana Hoover America Montana Montana Exploration and Development Company Key Durand Partnership Hall Granite County Defense Materials Procurement Agency Shamrock Roy W. Key Francis A. Hancock

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