MIT Alums Meet in Butte Highlight Growth Plans
Boston alumnus Ralph T. Jope told Montana MIT alumni at the Hotel Finlen dinner that MIT enrollment may top 4,500 this fall, with over 4,000 admission applications in one week. He noted permanent labs from wartime electronics and radar expansions and showed slides of MIT’s rapid growth. The visit followed a Lake Washington regatta where Tech placed second, with several Montana figures attending and coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ralph T. Jope
Boston
Montana
Jope
Northwest
Butte
Lake Washington
Seattle
Tech
Francis A. Thomson
Montana School of Mines
T. C. Murphy
Tom L. Greenfield
Lester F. Bishop
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Allen Swift
Associated Harvard Clubs of Montana
William L. Creden
Montana Society of M. I. T
Walter R. C. Russert
Montana Alumni Association
E. McL. Tittmann
East Helena
American Smelting and Refining Company
T. J. Murphy
Livingston
Stuart Barker
Montana Power Company
F. C. Jaccard
FC. Gilbert
Helena
Montana Unemployment Compensation Commission
Carl J. Trauerman
Mining Association of Montana
Russert
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Light and Newton Plead Guilty to Vagrancy
Earl Light pleaded guilty to a state vagrancy charge and was sentenced by Police Judge John Seton to 60 days in county jail. Herbert Newton also pleaded guilty to a similar charge and received a 90 day term, suspended on his agreement to depart the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Light
John Seton
Herbert Newton
Daughters Plan for Meeting Tonight
Our Lady of Victory Circle of Daughters of Isabella meets Thursday at 8 PM in the Knights of Columbus hall. Routine business precedes a birthday party for Kathryn Canty and others, plus a delayed Mothers Day program. Refreshments, bring a friend, and a December bazaar committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
Kathryn Canty
Helen Beush
Yvonne Boyle
Mary Burke
Agnes Renouard
Helen Harstead
Grace Meagher
Divorce Decree Placed on File
A divorce decree and divorce complaints were filed in the district court office. Rosela Mae Watts received a divorce from Roy F. Watts on grounds of extreme cruelty, signed by Judge T. E. Downey. Julia Bradley seeks divorce from Albert Bradley on wilful neglect. they married Aug. 27, 1940 in Leitchfield, Ky. The couple have one child. Admin petitions filed for Elias Kauhanen and Mrs. Harry Hocking estates. Letters issued to Billie Tsismanakis for Bill Tsismanakis estate. Mary Carson seeks heirship determination for David Bauer estate. F. J. Freudenstein discharged as administrator of Christina Freudenstein estate. Louise Ellis filed final account for Margaret H. Loveland estate reporting $1,918.59 receipts and $1,620.89 expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Shea
Rosela Mae Watts
Roy F. Watts
T. E. Downey
Julia Bradley
Albert Bradley
Leitchfield
Taino Kauhanen
Elias Kauhanen
Harry Hocking
Billie Tsismanakis
Bill Tsismanakis
Mary Carson
David Bauer
F. J. Freudenstein
Christina Freudenstein
Louise Ellis
Margaret H. Loveland
Lightning Strikes Tree Kills Deer Near Waldie Ranch
A bolt of lightning struck a large fir on a timber hill near the Galena gulch mouth by Highway 91, killing a deer sheltered beneath the tree and starting a forest fire. The event, first of its kind in Forest Service records, was documented by Aubrey J. Arthurs on a field trip. The fire, class A, was controlled in a little over two hours thanks to rapid Forest Service response. The deer was taken to Boulder for disposition.
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Galena Gulch
Waldie Ranch
U. S. Forest Service
Boulder
Aubrey J. Arthurs
Forest Service
Cholera Death Toll Rises to 650 in Korea
Seoul June 26 Lt General John R Hodge reports the Korean cholera epidemic has killed 650 people with no American troops infected. Daily new cases run about 30 as authorities battle the outbreak.
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Seoul
John R. Hodge
Army veterans reenlistment rules raise Regular Army numbers
Army veterans with specific Military Occupational Specialties may reenlist in a commensurate grade if discharged on or after May 12 1945 and reenlist before July 1 1946. Over three quarters of a million men have joined the Regular Army already. Make it a million. Full facts at any Army Camp Post or Recruiting Station.
Kiwanis Conclave Attracts 10000 Delegates In Atlantic City
Kiwanis International held its 31st annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey drawing more than 10 000 delegates and guests from the United States and Canada. John P Cooney of Butte Kiwanis reported that the sessions filled a room large enough for about 50 000 and could mark off a football field. Emerson of Pullman Washington was elected Kiwanis president succeeding Hamilton Holt. Emerson a longtime Civic leader and former merchant operated ten stores and held many club and district posts. The convention featured speakers Hamilton Holt Drew Pearson and entertainment for the ladies. Cooney later attended the Louis Conn versus Billy Conn bout in New York City observed from a distant vantage point. He described Conn s performance and noted his own lack of expensive seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis International
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
Canada
John P. Cooney
Butte Kiwanis Club
Finlen Hotel
Cooney
J. N. Emerson
Pullman
Wash
Hamilton Holt
Georgia
Emerson
Ohio
Pullman Chamber of Commerce
Washington State Planning Council
Washington State Retail Association
Drew Pearson
Washington
New York
Louis Conn
New Jersey
Conn
Louis
Officers Named by Insurance Agents in Butte
M. Y. Daniel was elected president of the Butte association of Insurance Agents at the annual meeting Tuesday night in the Montana Power company auditorium. Edmund Dolan was named vice president and F. B. Winger was reelected secretary treasurer. C. P. Callahan, P. J. Driscoll and Clark Veatch joined the executive committee. The group voted to support the Butte Development association with a $100 contribution. The association will host the Montana Association of Insurance Agents at the annual convention August 25 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Y. Daniel
Butte Association of Insurance Agents
Montana Power Company
Edmund Dolan
F. B. Winger
C. P. Callahan
P. J. Driscoll
Clark Veatch
Butte Development Association
Butte Association
Montana Association of Insurance Agents
Rotarians Hear Social Security Talk in Butte
William B. Hayward assistant regional representative of the Rocky Mountain Social Security board will address the Butte Rotary club Thursday noon at the Finlen hotel on The Businessman's Stake in Social Security. Ben Reavis chairs the program. Hayward, a Utah native, has worked with the old age and survivors insurance program for over a decade and has held posts in Helena Salt Lake City and Denver after Harvard training and prior federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Hayward
Rocky Mountain Social Security Board
Denver
Butte Rotary Club
Finlen
Social Security
Ben Reavis
Mr. Hayward
Utah
Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance
Helena
Salt Lake City
Graduate School of Business Administration
Harvard
Federal Reserve Board
U. S. Treasury Department
Postmaster Calls Up Mail Contract Bids
Acting Postmaster Joseph E Parker announces bids to transport mail on Montana star route No 63340 between Butte and Philipsburg from Aug 1 1946 to Jun 30 1950. Bids with bonds must be received by the second assistant postmaster general in Washington by July 18 afternoon. Proposal forms and information available from Mr Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Parker
Butte
Philipsburg
Washington
Parker
Former Officers May Rejoin Army Ground Forces
Montana officials announce that 2000 reserve and National Guard officers on terminal leave may return to extended active duty in company grade with Army Ground forces units. Gen. Jacob L. Devers notes eligibility requires prior Army Ground forces service, under 37, age, an efficiency index of 35.0+, and physical fitness. Applications must be written to the Adjutant General, Washington 25, D. C., using WD AGO Form No. 1066.
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National Guard
Army Ground Force
Montana
Helena
Jacob L. Devers
Army Ground Forces
Army of the
United States
National Guard of
Adjutant General
Washington
D. C
Long-Time Montana Resident Julia Christiansen Dies in Boulder Pool
Coroner Kyle Scott of Jefferson county attributes the death of Mrs. Julia Christiansen of Havre to heart trouble following exertion. The 78 year old pioneer Montanan died June 14 in the Boulder Hot Springs women's pool after a long walk, her body found about 9:30 p.m. No autopsy was held. Born January 25, 1868 in Brigels Switzerland, she was widow of Siegfried Christiansen. Survivors include two daughters, Minnie Christiansen of Havre and Mrs. R. C. Morrison of Chicago, who traveled to Boulder to investigate the death.
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Whitehall
Kyle Scott
Jefferson County
Julia Christiansen
Havre
Boulder Hot Springs
Christiansen
Helena
Brigils
Switzerland
Siegfried Christiansen
Minnie Christiansen
R. C. Morrison
Chicago
Boulder
Butte Doctor Attends Chicago Goiter Conference
Dr J R E Sievers, a prominent Butte physician and surgeon, returned Monday from the American Association for the Study of Goiter meeting in Chicago held June 20 to 22. Specialists from across the nation attended the conclave, the first in five years, with developments in goiter treatment focusing on radioactive iodine isotopes and a new compound propyl-thiouracil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. E. Sievers
Butte
American Association For Study of
Chicago
Army Inducts Two From Mining City
Two Silver Bow county men were drafted into the Army in the June draft. Ralph Calvert of 1110 Waukesha, registrant of board No. 2, and Charles W. Sayer Jr of 1807 South Idaho, registrant of board No. 3, were announced by selective service officials Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
Ralph Calvert
Waukesha
Charles W. Sayer, Jr
South Idaho
Naval Armory and Training Unit Sought for Butte
Navy Captain Ayrault said there is community support to establish a naval reserve armory and training unit in Butte with Bills site also possible. A decision on site and program funding is due this week, with surveys from former officers and a $118000 Quonset hut complex planned to house a six category technical training program and 50000 annual payroll.
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Navy
A. D. Ayrault
Butte
Naval Reserve
13Th Naval District
Ayrault
Billings
Seattle
R. F. Westfall
L. 8
Stadler
Montana Power Company
Avyrault
Prizes Offered for Horse Show Entry in Butte
Butte announces $100 in awards for a horse show in the Permanent Victory Fourth of July parade. Top prizes include 12.50 each for best drawn vehicle and best saddle mounts, with additional awards for gaited horses, rider attire, and creative entries. New float entrants include East Butte Fire Department and Army and Marine recruiting stations. prior entrants include Scandinavian Fraternity and American Legion.
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Butte
B. E. Froehlich
Horsemen’s Committee
Barry O'Leary
East Butte
East Side Fire Department
Terminal Association
Race Track
Butte Pioneers Club
Montana
The
American Legion
Police Seek Missing Men In Butte Inquiry
Butte police were asked to help locate two missing men believed to have lived in or visited Butte within the last six months. The inquiry centers on Romeo O. Stuart described as 60 to 65 and somewhat lame, and Albert Niskanen Jr., whose Palmer Michigan father may hold bonds bought during his Army service in Alaska.
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Butte
A. W. Stuart
Napierville
Quebec
Romeo O. Stuart
Albert Niskanen, Jr
Palmer, Mich
Niskanen
Alaska
Injuries Fatal to Frank Galloway
Frank Galloway, 44, of 1119 East Galena, died Tuesday night from injuries suffered Monday in a Tramway mine accident. Coroner to hold inquest Friday at 2 pm. He was a motorman on the 2200 foot level, crushed between a mine car and a post. Survived by wife Emily, mother Nellie Galloway, two daughters Emily Ann and Frances, a son Anthony, four cousins, all of Butte. Funeral Saturday at Duggan's Merrill mortuary at 9 am. Requiem High Mass at Sacred Heart Church. burial Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Frank Galloway
East
Galena
Rudy E. Sayatovic
Galloway
Butte
Emily
Nellie Galloway
Emily Ann
Frances
Anthony
R. J. Harry
Edwin Holton
Jack Harry
Earl Crowley
Duggan
Merrill Mortuary
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Funeral services for Howard E Hutchinson held
Funeral services for Howard E Hutchinson were conducted at Whites funeral home Wednesday afternoon with Rev Thomas Ashworth officiating. Mrs Hugo Kenck sang Oh Paradise Jerusalem the Golden and Abide With Me, accompanied by Miss Violet Laity. Burial was in Mount Moriah cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer G McNulty Charles E Whitmyer John B Amos H B Strasser Stanley Frazier and Walter Reardon.
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Howard E. Hutchinson
Whites’ Funeral Home
Thomas Ashworth
Hugo Kenck
Paradise
Jerusalem
Golden
Violet Laity
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Elmer G. McNulty
Charles E. Whitmyer
John B. Amos
H. B. Strasser
Stanley Frazier
Walter Reardon
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John Cooney
C. C. Goddard
Matt Christy
Steel Street
Charles Cook
George McVey
Alex Ford
Spencer Tripp
Charles Steele
Kendrick Smith
Dr. Scholl
D! Scholls Zino Pads
Gen. Devers
Dr. Sievers
Nature
Carter
Naval
Penn
Howard Hutchinson
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Anas
Rice & Scott Proprietors
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Barclay Motors, Inc
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