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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1940

Page

12

Farewell Reception for Charlo Minister Ashworth

The Rev. Joseph Ashworth of Charlo was guest of honor at a church farewell party after services. A gift was presented in appreciation of his 11 years serving Charlo Round Butte and Ronan communities. He heads to Helena for the convention and then to a new posting.

Charlo Joseph Ashworth Methodist Church Ashworth Round Butte Ronan Helena F. I. Erwin John Foy A. N. McDaniels Harold J. D. Harrah R. J. Christian Harold Beck George Kerns J. L. Johnson Tom Dilton A. L. Fryberger George Fryberger Ross Cavanas Henry Hendrickson Mae Clifford Hendrickson Tasker St. Ignatius Kiracoff Cochran Grover Cochran Mrs. Rightmire Earl Cleveland Polson Tom Sullivan

Geologic Mapping Plan to Study Montana Region

Dr. Charles Deiss of Montana State University will lead an eight season United States Geologic Survey program mapping a large northern Montana area. Accompanied by Robert Garrells and A J Story, the field work covers the Sun River region between the Continental Divide and the mountain front, aiming to clarify Beltian rocks, Cambrian formations, and Rocky Mountain structure.

Missoula Charles Deiss Montana State University United States Geologic Survey Montana Deiss Robert M. Garrells Grosseile Mich A. J. Story Packer Sun River H. Clapp University Lewis Nevada Utah Wyoming Alberta British Columbia Canada National Museum Washington D. C Clapp United States Cooper's Lake Saypo Silvertip Ovando Rocky Mountains Cordilleran Trough

Couple United in Kalispell Rites

In Kalispell at Bethlehem Lutheran church on June 14, Miss Merle Lewis wed Richard Rose in a quiet ceremony. The couple, who attended Flathead County High School, planned a short wedding trip before settling in Portland. Relatives attended and a dinner for 15 followed at the bride’s home.

Dusty Rose Portland Flathead County High School

Birth of Theodore Allen Stoneburg

Ringling June 29 The birth on June 18 of a son to Mr and Mrs Allen Stoneburg of Helena is announced. The baby is named Theodore Allen. Mrs Stoneburg is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Arthun of Ringling.

Ringling Allen Stoneburg Helena Theodore Allen Stoneburg Louis Arthun

Rotary Ladies' Night in Whitefish Honors Guests

The Whitefish Rotary club held Ladies' Night at the Izaak Walton hotel in Walton. Fifty one Rotarians and guests enjoyed a dinner prepared and served in their honor.

Rotary Whitefish

Couple Weds in Pretty Kalispell Ceremony

Miss Margaret Jorgenson and Clarence J. Hays united in a double ring wedding at Christ Episcopal church Kalispell in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride wore white silk lace and satin with a coronet of orange blossoms. the groom's party included James Jorgenson Jr. and Arthur Mosby. After the ceremony a reception at the Jorgenson home followed. The bride, a teacher in Dayton Washington, and the groom, employed in Waitsburg Washington, plan to reside there after a coast wedding trip. Out-of-town guests included Art Mosby Missoula Mary Mosby Eureka I L Freudenthal Whiterfish and John Nance Walla Walla.

Kalispell Margaret Jorgenson James Jorgenson Clarence J. Hays J. A. Hays Ashton Ill Christ Episcopal Church Thomas Allen First Presbyterian Church Donald Davis W. L. Dickinson Helen Jorgenson Ie Jorgenson James Jorgenson Jr Jorgenson J. L. Freudenthal Hays Flathead County Bellingham Normal College Dayton Wash Waitsburg Art Mosby Missoula Mary Mosby L. Riley

Last survivor of Battle of the Big Hole dies at 82

Austin Aquilla Wilkerson, once a messenger for white settlers at Corvallis, died in a Hamilton hospital. Born August 14, 1857 in Springfield, Missouri, he was believed to be the last survivor of the Big Hole engagement with Chief Joseph in 1877. He lived in the Bitter Root valley for over 65 years and funeral services were held at Dowling chapel with burial in Riverview cemetery beside his wife. He is survived by sons A J Wilkerson and John Wilkerson of Hamilton, and other relatives in Missoula Spokane Portland Stevensville and Kellogg.

Hamilton Austin Aquilla Wilkerson Barnett Wilkerson Missoula Quiller’ Wilkerson Springfield Bitter Root Corvallis L. J. Wilkerson A. J John Wilkerson B. L. Wilkerson Polson E. M. Skinnell Kellogg Idaho C. I. Brain Spokane T. M. Collins Eva Gay Portland William Hahn Stevensville Dowling Chapel C. J. Taber Riverview Cemetery Mr. Wilkerson

Funeral Held for Drowning Victim Jimmy Line

Funeral services for Jimmy Line 14 were held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev M J Wilcox officiating. Pallbearers were James Connelly Alva Jones Rex McMurdo Harold Brumbaugh Larry Rooney and Robert Adams, all Whitefish schoolmates. Interment followed in Whitefish cemetery under Catron funeral home. Born October 9 1926 in Wheatland North Dakota he attended Bainville Culbertson and Whitefish schools and graduated eighth grade this year. He drowned while poling a raft across Whitefish River after a fishing trip to a nearby creek. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Line four sisters Mrs Gene Creen Mrs Harold Nelson Lily June Ann Line of Whitefish and three brothers George Kenneth Line and John Line with the U S Army in Hawaii.

Whitefish Jimmy Line Methodist Episcopal Church M. J. Wilcox James Connelly Alva Jones Rex McMurdo Harold Brumbaugh Larry Rooney Robert Adams Catron Funeral Home James Roger Line Wheatland N. D Bainville Culbertson Edward Line Gene Creen Harold Nelson Lily Line June Ann Line George and Kenneth Line John Line U. S. Army Hawaii

Annual Picnic Staged by Foothills Club at Newton Home

Foothills club members and guests gathered for their annual picnic on the lawn of the Joe Newton home in St. Ignatius. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nelson, Harold Nelson, J. G. Phillips, Noah Spooner, M. C. Mortenson, Robert Roseleip, Selmer Detert, Alfred Hilton, Ira Lee, George Buckhouse, Albert Thompson, D. W. Johnson, A. R. Anderson,William Bristol, Ernest Sines, Jacobson, Myers Nelson, and Walter Fisher.

Ira Lee George Buckhouse Albert Thompson D. W. Johnson A. R. Anderson William Bristol Ernest Sines Jacobson Myers Nelson Walter Fisher

Helen L Bolton Weds Franz J Robischon in Lewistown

Miss Helen Louise Bolton daughter of Mr and Mrs David Bolton of Lewistown married Franz J Robischon son of Mr and Mrs F J Robischon of Kalispell on Monday June 17 at the Catholic parish house in Lewistown. Father Rocque officiated with immediate family and close friends present. The couple honeymooned on Flathead Lake and returned to Lewistown.

Kalispell Helen Louise Bolton David Bolton Lewistown Franz J. Robischon F. J. Robischon Father Rocque Jean Gilmore M. F. Keller Great Falls Fergus Hotel Robischon University of Jean Gertrude John James Robischon Joe Robischon Louise Remillard Seattle

Manhattan Man Taken by Death

Special- E R Tate 85 longtime Manhattan resident died at home Monday after a long illness. Born November 18 1854 in Trenton Missouri he farmed and later worked at a paper mill before retiring to town. Survived by widow a son Robert Tate Manhattan a daughter Mrs William Bernard Clayton Washington 11 grandchildren 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Manhattan E. R. Tate Trenton Priscilla Brown Robert Tate William Bernard Clayton Wash Ruby Ellege Malo Vesta Odden Deer Park Rita Rappe Spokane Joe Tate Aliie May Grier Fila Pondy Los Angeles Margaret McWard Embry James Tate Eli Tate

4H CLUB MEETING HIGHLIGHTS IN HARRISON

June 29 Harrison reports detail two 4-H clubs the Lucky Star and Happy Hustlers hosting an afternoon tea at Mrs. Fred Moger home. Jack Maguire county agent attends and demonstrates. Edith Jackson cooks salad dressing. Peppy Peppers club judges cattle and hogs with Maguire present. Several members and leaders listed.

Jack Maguire Petie Jackson Dean Edith Jackson Hayden Fergerson Corrine Moyer Roland Billie Jackson Sammy Lewis May Will Fergerson Joel Jackson Clarence Anderson Elizabeth Livingston Dan Sutherland Hollis Towles Rainbow Order Dorothy Gambee Morna McCall Jane Roberts Margaret McLean Glasgow Grand Cross of Colors Will Ferguson Rollis Stratton Charles Durham Eva Moger Marie Churchill Pony John Rassmusen Emma Renberg Elinor Butte Albert Schlichtig Patricia Schlichtig

H. H. Maher Receives Life Membership in Masons

Whitefish June 29 Special H H Maher of Whitefish has earned a life membership in the AAD Boltrine temple Duluth Mn making him a life member of all York and Scottish rite masonry He began as a Mason in Cambridge Ohio October 4 1892 joined the Ohio commandery June 22 1893 and became a thirty second degree Mason February 27 of that year He is a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a retired Great Northern railway train dispatcher He and his wife reside in Whitefish

Whitefish H. H. Maher AAD Boltrine Temple Duluth Minn All York Scottish Rite Masonry Cambridge Ohio Iso Order of the Eastern Star Maher Great Northern Railway

Personal Items of Interest in Waterloo Recorded

Waterloo notes list visitors from Helena and Butte, picnics in Mill canyon, and local stays. Families from Oregon and Twin Bridges appear with multiple Elses, Hubbles, and Rollins relations visiting Waterloo. An arm injury to Billy McArthur is recorded after an electric wringer incident. John Held of Butte vacationing with relatives in Waterloo.

Waterloo Calvin Yates Whitehall John Huber Delene Silver Star John Wall Butte Lewis Rollins Frank Reynolds Melrose Schmidt K. Noyd Albert Alfred Hunt Jr Ronny and Judy Calvin Hunt Dillon Irene Margett Wisdom Molly Rollins Homer Tash Twin Bridges Leonard Searle Harry Hastie Billy Bessie McArthur Henry Johnson Alfred Marta Mae John Held

Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration for Pablo Couple

The Pablo Sunshine club hosted Mr. and Mrs. James Anders of Pablo to mark their sixty years of marriage with a Thursday reception in the Pablo clubhouse. About 150 attended a potluck supper as Parker Anders and Rosa Beulieu joined their parents at a central table.

Ronan Pablo Sunshine Club James Anders Pablo Anders Berry Anders South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota Missoula Hoquiam Wash George Rosa Ann

Rodney Forbes Honored At Avon Birthday Dinner

Avon June 29 Special A birthday dinner honoring Rodney Forbes was served by his mother Mrs David Forbes. Attending were Arnold Gravely and family Donald Forbes Dan Gravely Gordon Forbes Ray Murray Noreen Forbes Charles Gravely Jr Ernest Knight Rodney Forbes Bob White and the Forbes family Elsie Conway and Susan Bedillion visiting relatives in Missouri. Visitors from Deer Lodge Seattle and other towns were mentioned.

AVON Rodney Forbes David Forbes Arnold Gravely Clifford Gravely Donald Forbes Dan Gravely Gordon Forbes Ray Murray Noreen Forbes Charles Gravely Jnr Ernest Knight Bob White Forbes Arthur Conway Elsie Susan Bedillion Missoula New York City Victor Kelly Sioux City Marie Johnson John Lenning Harriet Purcell Deer Lodge Seattle Wash Ida Welch Helmville John Benson Cecil Clark Butte George Slind

Visitors Arrive in Belgrade for Summer Vacations

June 29 Special visitors gather in Belgrade as Thad Stevens and daughter Patricia of Oakland stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore and plan a summer at the Palmer cabin in Gallatin canyon. Other travelers include Irvin Bawden and family heading to Portland, and Harold Gerke returning from a farmers union convention.

Belgrade Thad Stevens Patricia Oakland Calif W. H. Moore Palmer Cabin Hell-Roaring Creek Gallatin Canyon Moores Irvin Bawden Fort Peck George van Delinder Portland Ore Harold Gerke Glendive van Delinder Farmers’ Union Great Falls Nettle Thompson Helena Helena Rotana Club E. M. Callmette Myrtle Marguerite RoDea Robert Bryan Marguerite RoDen Ava Livingston Martin Connelley

Newlywed Beatrice Brower Weds Ed Hepner in Kalispell

Miss Beatrice Brower of Moise became the bride of Ed Hepner of Charlo on June 16 in Kalispell. The couple will reside near Charlo. A reception and dance followed on June 28 at the Molese club house with many friends from Charlo and Molese attending.

Charlo Beatrice Brower Moise Ed Hepner Kalispell

Youthful angler lands big fish in Yellowstone Park

In Yellowstone Park Wyoming on June 29 Billy Evans a 16 year old youth captured a 50 pound rainbow trout from Beaver Lake near Mammoth Hot Springs. The fish is one of the park s best reports since the fishing season opened May 30 and Evans is the son of W Leon Evans district ranger at Mammoth.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Yellowstone Beaver Lake Mammoth Hot Springs Billy Evans W. Leon Evans Mammoth

Ray Knaptons Are Visiting Friends On Holiday

Mr and Mrs Ray Knapton of Red Lodge vacationing in Whitefish inspired several social events in their honor A beach party on Whitefish lake followed by refreshments at the A F Satran home drew guests including Fluff Halpan Lee Whittaker and Elaine Smith Velma McGahan Bill Kamerer and Richard Satran The Gnapton is assistant manager at a Red Lodge store after transfer from Whitefish

Whitefish Ray Knapton Red Lodge Whitefish Lake A. F. Satran Fluff Halpan Lee Whittaker Elaine Smith Kalispella Velma McGahan Bill Kamerer Richard Satran W. D. Heller Butte Heller Nathelie Ray Salt Lake City Utah Verna Vonadore Oscar Paige Fern Jane Thomas Gunnis Sheron Louise Welty Baker Ore Cliff Paige Homer Mitchel Hanford Calif George Burnap Carlene Glasgow Miss Doak Miss Lasich Donaldine Dawes Boreman M. J. Lott Otto Ohlrick Veterans’ Hospital Fort Harrison Sidney Smith Twin Bridges Jack Welden and Sons

Whitehall Girl Becomes Bride in Butte Ceremony

Miss Marguerite Beall, native of Whitehall and daughter of Frank Beall, married James Williams of Stanford Montana in a quiet Butte ceremony officiated by Rev. Bert Powell. The couple will reside in Seattle where Williams works in shipyards.

Whitehall Marguerite Beall James Williams Stanford Mont Butte Bert Powell Grace Methodist Church Grace Powers Earl Holman Frank Beall Whitehall High School Clyde Akin A. W. Robert Akin Joseph Martindale W. T. Schmiedskamp Rowan Lou Thompson Low H. W. King Louis Kouitz Mrs. Devore Glascow Wolf Point Mr. Devore

Grasshopper valley sheepmen complete spring shearing

During the last week Grasshopper valley sheepmen conducted shearing at multiple camps and ranches on Dias creek. J. D. Harrison and Ted Marchesseau led crews at their respective sites. Visitors from Missoula and Denver joined locals at the Harrison home ranch amid family gatherings and stock-sale plans in Denver.

Polaris Grasshopper Valley J. D. Harrison Dias Creek Ted Marchesseau Home Ranch Frank Goyer Heinie and Gullecken Ranch George Harrison Denver Colo Harrison Ken Kar Russell Harrison Melva Lorraine Patty Missoula Olive M. Harrison Frank Inman George Bukavatz Harrison Ranch

Lodge Honors 40th Wedding Anniversary at Twin Bridges

Royal Neighbors lodge marked Mrs. Jane Talbott’s fortieth anniversary with a gift during a social hour after the regular meeting at Twin Bridges. Pioneers club, hospitality notes, and numerous local residents attended or were mentioned in follow up social visits and travel.

Twin Bridges Royal Neighbors Lodge Jane Talbott Pioneers Club Royal Neighbor Hall P. G. Cook Bert Talbott Henry Basola Theora Boyd Eva Mercer Almond Reid Wesley Boyd Margaret Reid C. J. Cox Clyde Barrington Pasadena Calif D. B. James David San Leandro James Frank Pahl Arthur Pink Frank Rodeo Rex Ward Abenal, Calif C. L. Cushman Clare Heller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev Geologic Survey of Charles Diess Battle of the Big Hole Helen L. Bolton Masons Albert Brown Robert Betty D. Griffin Mae Carman P. G. Hardy Leslie Hardy Leslie Robert Walsh Danny Sam Harden Millie Mary Dorothy Stanley Hardy Paul Richard Gordon Jack John Leary McClellan Gardener W. Stafford Mollie Waterloo Mill Canyon Ray Held Virginia City Mae Crowley Carney Ranch Charles Masols Milton Jones E. Jones Claud Naland N. Woodard Willow Creek Kenrick Taylor Chris Hunt Frank Held Jr Danny Buhl Ray Knaptons Jefferson Town LODGE
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