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Newspaper
The Montana Standard Post
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1960
Page
6
The Butte Kiwanis Safety Check at Civic Center nears its last day with about 452 cars processed. About one in five vehicles were found unsafe yet largely returned for a safety sticker after repairs. Lane hours are 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Saturday run by Silver Bow Kiwanians.
Mrs. Helen Johnson, 75, longtime Butte resident, died in Martinez California. Born in Montreal in 1885 she came to Butte in 1905 and moved to California about 20 years ago. Survived by son William Johnson and daughter-in-law in Rodeo, and several daughters and sons-in-law in Sonora Martinez Concord. Funeral by Connolly and Taylor of Martinez. Buried Memory Gardens Concord California.
Robert Sparks, chairman of the school board, announced Friday that the regular board meeting scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to lack of quorum. The meeting will be held on June 27.
Graveside services for Elizabeth Ehrenberg infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Ehrenberg Melrose were conducted at Mount Moriah Cemetery Friday morning.
Highland Lodge AF and AM led by Dave B Boulter announces a special meeting Monday at 7 30 pm followed by the regular communication at 8 pm. The FC degree will be worked and lunch will be served. This is the last meeting until September.
Jamboree Troop 81 and Troop 80 will host barbecues at Father Sheehan Park and Washoe Park Anaconda on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 pm MDT. The events showcase new outdoor cooking gear before their July 17 trip to the International Jamboree in Colorado Springs.
The Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly 4 will hold its last regular meeting of the season Saturday at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple. Sharon Endresse and Mrs Roy Woolford will lead with initiation and majority service. Nataline Rose Valentine, grand representative of California, will attend. Refreshments will be served.
The 4-H Active Club gathered at the St Ann rectory to work on record books. Members present were Judy Daly Theresa Dove Suzanne Johnson and Jane Rohret with leader Mrs Kenneth Dove.
Josiah Wilbur Kessler, 89, retired farmer and rancher, died Friday at his son’s home in Anaconda. He lived in Deer Lodge and Ravenwood, Missouri, before moving to Anaconda in 1945. Survived by four other sons, two daughters-in-law, a daughter-in-law, two sisters-in-law, 10 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Body at Fischer Funeral Home with services pending. will be forwarded to Ravenwood for burial.
In Friday sessions presided by Judge John Seton with Asst. City Attorney William N. Geagan, only 55 dollars came from minor traffic complaints. Thursday saw 150 dollars from Fred Northey for a drunk driving warrant and 50 dollars for Charles Lafley over 1960 license plates. Forfeiture of traffic bonds totaled 40 dollars, bringing the city treasury gain to 240 dollars.
The Butte Recreation Department lists events including swimming at no swimming on Saturday, Bridge Club for adults at the Grand Hotel 7 30 p m, Silver Bowmen classes for children 1 5 p m, Nine Mile practice, Junior Mineral and Gem Club 2 p m at West Club Room YMCA Building, and YMCA basketball volleyball swimming and games.
The El Patio Cafe at 238 E Park was burglarized between 12 30 a m Thursday and noon Friday. Marcelino Montana reports cash boxes in the cigarette machine and juke box were broken into, and a .22 caliber rifle and three or four six packs of beer were taken. Police say the burglar was inside the building when it was locked Thursday night.
Harvey Pelletier longtime Butte resident and miner died Friday after a long illness in a local hospital. Survived by wife Annie and many relatives including sons Paul, Joseph, and Ray, daughters in law, grandchildren, and a sister residing in Canada. Body at Duggan Merrill Mortuary with Rosary Sunday night and requiem mass Monday at Holy Savior Church. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Harvey Pelletier of 2195 Cottonwood died in a local hospital Friday morning after an illness. Friday births at St James Community Hospital include a daughter to Richard E Hautzinger and wife, 1137 Caledonia. a son to Frank E Mollish, 1340 W Granite. and a daughter to Kenneth G Wimmer, Whitehall. Licensed to wed in Butte are James E Ayers 23 and Evelyn A Ambrozio 24. Victor F Kaufman 34 and Marilyn Jean Slauson 25. Lynn R Knight Sr 42 and Maryanne Taylor 38.
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