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I Friday, October 15, 1971 Billings Gazette Morning Edition 6 Rev. Ament DENVER, Colo. The Rev. J. H.

Ament, 87, Denver, died Wednesday at a nursing home at Denver. He had served as pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, Billings, from 1937 to 1943. He was born in Frank, Russia, Nov. 22, 1883. He moved to McCook, in 1901.

He was graduated from Redfield College, Redfield, S.D., and the Chicago Theological Seminary, He had 1 served Congregational churches in Montana, Colorado, North Dakota and Nebraska. Survivors include the widow: two sons, Herman, Sioux City, Iowa, and Dr. Roland, Overland Park, a daughter, Mrs. Fred Bruntz, Denver; three brothers. David, Sterling, George, Procter, and Carl, Denver.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at Denver. Mr. McDonald services were held on Wednesday, October 13, in Mesa, Arizona, for William Edward McDonald, who died on October 11, 1971, at the age of 83. Mr. McDonald, a resident of Baker, Montana, and Camp Crook, S.D., for 53 years before retiring to Arizona thirteen years ago, was for many years a merchant and later, an employe of Montana Dakota Utilities company at Baker.

He married Marie Elizabeth Reilly in 1909 in Camp Crook, S.D. He is survived by a son, A. Wayne McDonald of Glendive, three daughters, Mrs. Foster L. Oliver of Billings, Mrs.

Newton L. Michael of Downey, and Marie McDonald of Sacramento, three grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. William Webster Webster He worked as a painter in a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1940. Mr. Webster served in the armed forces for eight years and saw action in the South Pacific during World War II.

He married Alms Plaisted in Auckland, New Zealand, June 14, 1944. Upon discharge, the couple returned to the U.S. and resided in California for a year then returned to Silesia where Mr. Webster was empolyed as a carman for the Burlington Northern in Laurel. He is survived by his wife, mother, Mrs.

Genevieve Jones, San Diego, son Dale at home and son Robert, serving in the Army at Ft. Lewis, two brothers, Wayne, Folsom, Hugh, Fountain Valley, three sisters, Mrs. Henry Rider, Butte; Mrs. Ben Woods and Mrs. Lee Rudd, San Diego, and one grandchild.

He was a member of the St. Alban Episcopal Church of Laurel and the American Legion. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Alban by the Rev.

Leonard Claxton and burial will be in the veterans section of Laurel Cemetery under the direction of the Cashmore Memorial Chapel of Laurel. Laurel American Legion Post 123 and the Billy Price Post 3177 Veterans of Foreign Wars will provide military honors at the grave site. Ole Olsen McCABE Ole Olsen, 85, died Wednesday at the Roosevelt Memorial Hospital in Culbertson. Funeral services will be in the Ebenezer Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Saturday in Dane Valley and burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Rev. Craig Karlsgodt of Froid will officiate. Everson-Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Olsen was born Sept.

8, 1886, in Mason City, and came to Montana in 1908 to homestead south of McCabe. He moved to Culbertson in 1948. He married Anna Anderson Nov. 23, 1910, in McCabe. Survivors include the widow, a son, Arden, Flaxville, two daughters, Mrs.

P. J. Vammen, of Havre, and Mrs. C. R.

Cheney, Absarokee. Two brothers, P. C. Olsen, Culbertson, and Carl, in California, and six sisters, Mrs. Jacob Thomsen, and Mrs.

Maren Oelkers, both of Culbertson; Mrs. Marie Fryhling, Missoula; and Mrs. Paul Anderson, Mrs. Christene Lincoln and Mrs. Clara Christiansen, all in California.

Seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren also survive. Girl dies of injuries By United Press International The death of a seven-year-old Billings girl has raised the 1971 traffic toll to 271, compared with 259 one year ago. Paige Myhre died Thursday night in a Billings hospital of injuries received in a two-car accident Tuesday in Billings. Paige was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Todd Myhre, 2225 Tree Lane. Mrs. Donna Myhre is in critical condition from injuries received in the accident. She received a broken leg and arm and internal injuries in the accident. The girl never regained consciousness before dying about 9 p.m.

Thursday night. An investigation into the accident is continuing. Indian boys to be tried Two 14-year-old school boys appeared before Judge James F. Battin Thursday to have a jointtrial date set for 9:30 a.m. Oct.

28 in U.S. district court. Patrick Geraghty Patrick J. Geraghty, 67, 520 Wyoming died Wednesday night at St. Vincent's Hospital.

He was born February 18, 1904, at Butte, a son 1 of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Geraghty. He was reared and schooled in Butte and attended Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash.

He graduated law from Georgetown University. He worked for the Anaconda Wire and Cable Company in New York City until moving to Washington, D.C., in 1930 to work for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. In 1932 he was transferred New York City where he married Marion Shrinebarger on June 27, 1934. They were transferred to Havre i in 1942 and to Billings in 1944.

He served as a deputy in charge ot the Billings branch of the Internal Revenue Service. W. A. Williams Walter A. Williams, 86, of Park City, died Wednesday in Deaconess Hospital.

He was born June 25, 1885, in Wymore, and came to Montana after marrying Frances Bomocil in Fremont, in 1909. Mrs. Williams died in 1961. He moved to Park City in 1927 and operated a small farm there. Survivors include three sons, Herbert of Bozeman; Harvey 203 Wickes Lane, and Glen Williams of Sacramento, and a daughter, Mrs.

Oscar Gunter, San Diego. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the SettergrenCarey Funeral Home. The Rev. James Fitzhugh of the First Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be in Mountview Cemetery.

Billings today Breakfast Optimist 7 a.m. at 0'Hara's. Y-Wives 9:30 a.m. at YWCA. Retail Credit Assn.

noon at Chamber of Commerce. POETS' Club noon at Green Arrow Parking Lot. YWCA Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. at YWCA. Ashlar Lodge 29, 7:30 p.m.

at Masonic Temple. YWCA Duplicate Bridge 7:45 p.m. at YWCA. Grand Squares 8 p.m. at Ray's Barn.

Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. at 204 Grand Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. at 245 Broadwater. Star Dusters Square Dance 8: 30 p.m.

at YWCA. AND HA TO PRIOR SALE CARRY 3953 MONTANA AVENUE AND FINAL CASH HANSON HARDWAREF ALL OFFERS SUBJECT BILLINGS, MONTANA Ire Reason? SALE CONTINUES (Sunday Open 10 10 a.m. a.m. to to 8 5 p.m. p.m.) BUSINESS it tomers, buy could After Many, now, many at economy our years 8442 regrets, quitting pressure may merchandise us cost to business they too decision busi- cus- to the we're up HURRY! PAINT ALL BRUSHES HOUSEWARES, ALL CONTRACTORS Stocks ROLLERS FLATWARE, DISHES, ALL FINAL SALES 0- Are Still GIFTS, ETC.

and Much EVERYTHING Complete! OFF OFF More GOES TO THE BARE WALLS Midland Empire People BRAKE SHOES ATTENTION Special to Here is your chance to buy fine quality TABLE FUEL PUMPS mas is at huge up now and save I OFF merchandise Christ- GENERATORS big. All the famous brand names are STARTERS Skil Temper Remington Corningware Winchester West True- OFF OFF here and going for a fraction of their original BLACK Decker Pyrex Philco Rubbermaid and many many more! ALL REGULAR STOCK SPECIAL STORE Nothing Has Been 15,000 ITEMS FIXTURES, Shipped in for This Sale GUNS: ALL REDUCED TO CASH REGISTERS, All at BRING YOU TERRIFIC SCALES, ALL SALES: HUGE SAVINGS POP MACHINES, FINAL ALL TOYS DISCOUNTS GLASS SHOW NO LAYOFF CASES and Much More HARDWARE AWAYS Come in and OFF PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PAINT. Make Us an Offer! Dick Bennett William Richard Bennett, 72, retired farmer known as "Dick," died Thursday morning at his Bridger home. He had lived most of his life in the Edgar area. He retired several months ago due to health, and moved into Bridger.

Mr. Bennett was 'born March 27, 1899, in Burnley, England, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett. He came with his parents to the U.S.

in 1902. He married Elda Peterson on April 10, 1930. in Hardin. He was a member of the Edgar Methodist Church. Survivors include the widow: a daughter, Mrs.

Harold Smith of Bridger; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Wilson of 145 Custer Mrs. Mary Smith of 406 Miles Mrs. Minnie Sweeney of Hardin and Mrs. Ada Enoch of Friendswood, and two grandchildren.

Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge. Mr. Bondurant RAPELJE Roy Edward Bondurant, 78, caretaker of Rapelje's Cemetery for the last ten years, died Thursday at his home in Rapelje following a long illness. He was born in Downing, March 21, 1893, and came to Montana in 1916. He settled near Broadview then moved to the Lake Basin country in 1917.

He married Esther Larsen June 26, 1920. Mr. Bondurant was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge and the Evangelical Church of Rapelje. Survivors include the widow, two sons, Marion, of Livingston, and Wayne, Naperville, and two daughters, Mrs. James Keese, New Orleans, and Mrs.

Noel Woodrich, Rapelje. Also surviving are five brothers and two sisters, living in Washington and Missouri, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical Church. The Rev.

Al Gackle will officiate and burial will be in the Rapelje Cemetery with the Cashmore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Morgan Bidlake After retiring in 1959 he had been engaged as a tax consultant. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and Lake Hills Golf Seniors Club. Surviving are the widow; a son, Edward Arvada, a daughter, Mrs. Edward Romeo, Seattle, and six grandchildren.

Mass of the Resurrection will be offered 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy rosary Church. Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Friday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

June Helfeld DICKINSON, N.D. Funeral services for June Victoria Helfeld, 52, of Dickinson were held, Oct. 12. The Rev. Rolf Heng of Baptist Church conducted the services.

Mrs. Helfeld was born in Glasgow. in 1919, the daughter of George and Lillian Dasher. She married Elmer Helfeld who proceded her in death. She has lived in Dickinson for many years.

Survivors include, her mother, Mrs. Lillian Maercklein of Dickinson; daughters Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Mrs. Heiti Parres of Oxnard, Calif. and three sisters, Mrs.

Robert Drury of Bettebdorf, Iowa: Avise Dasher of Minneapolis; and Mrs. Leland Brand of Taylor, N.D. Raymond Boe BIG TIMBER Raymond "Red" Boe, 38, Livingston, died Tuesday night near Big Timber after a traffic accident. He was born Nov. 18, 1932, at Big Rimber, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Christopher Boe. He attended school at Big Timber and was in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. He had worked as a ranch hand in the Big Timber area and at the Long Branch at Livingston.

Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Josie Boe, Big Timber; two brothers, James, St. Maries, Idaho, and George, Livingston; four sisters, Mrs. Cora Jensen, Helena, Mrs. Harry Preston, Richmond, Mrs.

Art Nygaard, and Mrs. Lester Fredericks, both of Big Timber; a daughter, Tressia Ann Boe, Kalispell; and a step-son, Michael, Kalispell. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lowry Funeral Home, the Rev. Eugene Nilsen officiating.

The body will be cremated. Retired insurance and real estate agent Morgan John Bidlake, 76, of 439 Clark died Tuesday night in St. Vincent's Hospital, where he had been a patient six days. He was associated with Bidlake Agency of Billings, a three generation firm, until he retired in July of 1970. Both his father and his son shared the business.

He had lived in Billings since 1909. Mr. Bidlake was born July 31, 1895, in Park River, N. a son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Bidlake. He married Geraldine Mendenhall on June 8, 1927, in Livingston. After the family moved to Bil- lings, he attended schools here and at Shattuck Military Academy, Graduating from Billings Senior High School in 1915. During World War he was a first lieutenant with the U.S. Army, and after discharge he joined his father in the Bidlake Agency.

He was a member of St. Lukes Episocpal Church, Mr. Bidlake was a 50-year Mason and a 50-year legionnaire. He belonged to Ashar Lodge 29, Al Bedoo Shirne, Scottish Rite Bodies: the Yellowstone American Legion Post 4 and was a past commander; and Elks Lodge 394, all of Billings. He served as a member of board for the Salvation Army, and was a member of the Billings Board of Realtors and the Billings Chamber of Commerce.

Survivors include the widow: a son, Jack, of 3010 Edmond a daughter, Mrs. Darrel Hillman of Orange, a sister, Miss Gladys Bidlake of 116 Broadwater and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be in St. Luke's Chirch 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev.

Donald Mackay III officiating. After cremation, burial will be in Mountivew Cemetery with Smith's Funeral Home in charge. William Hanson THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. William Royal Hanson, 68, Thermopolis, died Thursday at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. He was born July 17, 1903, at Red Cloud, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Hanson. The family moved to Casper and he moved to Thermopolis in 1927. He married Ruby Allison May, 30, 1937, at Thermopolis. He was superintendent of construction for the C.

M. Smith Construction Co. from 1928 to 1958. He owned and operated a barber shop in Thermopolis from 1958, retiring in 1969. David Muir BUFFALO, Wyo.

David A. Muir, 87 Buffalo, died Wednesday evening at the Johnson County Memorial Hospital. He was born April 19, 1884, at Newton Stewart, Scotland. He moved to Canada in 1906 where he lived with his brother three years. He moved to Buffalo in 1909 and homesteaded on the Powder River.

He married Bess Muir Sept. 13, 1916. She died in 1965. He operated a guide and outfitting business at Lucasta Camp in the Big Horn Mountains, retiring in 1962. He was a member of the Buffalo Rotary Club; past master of Anchor Lodge No.

7, A.F. and A.M.; and was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Adams Funeral Home, the Rev. C.

O. Galbreath officiating. The body will be cremated. Survivors include a son, Paul Terentieff, Kennewick, two brothers, Andy, Williston, N.D., and George, Longview, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Sevier, Kalispell.

He was a member of the Community Church, the Hot Springs County Cemetery Board and the county historical society. Survivors include the widow; a son, Vince, Thermopolis; two sisters, Mrs. Anne Hitchcock, Atlantic, Iowa, and Mrs. Irma Reeves, Lynch, a brother, Denne, Honolulu; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.

Monday at Mortimore Chapel, the Rev. Ben Gum officiating. Burial will be at Monument Hill Cemetery. 100 Card of Announcements Thanks RUMMAGE SALE Clothes, Books, Miscell. THE TIN CAN 10 South 29th.

-Adv. BEAUTY OPERATOR WANTED CALL 245-4876-Adv. COME CONSCIENTIOUS WANT VOTES CRANSTON FOR FOR Zonta Club Rummage Sale- -Sat. 16 -3 to 9 p.m., Oct. 17, 10 to 2 p.m.

Montana Ave. N. 25th St. TO RENT: Thompson Memorial Center, 1403 Custer, for meetings, square dancing, receptions, parties, dinners, etc. Kitchen facilities, Call The PENETRED tires have now arrived at WALLY for TIRES Phone 245-7813 to reserve yours.

-Adv. Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, Corporate individual income tax. Experienced. Reas. Ph.

656-4862 Business Professional Women's Club Rummage Sale, Oct. 15 16., Montana 25th. -Adv. Don Scanlin would like to meet anyone interested in Con-Con 4-B's, West Park Plaza, Mon. thru Fri.

at 7 a.m. Shag Haircuts, I like them. Peggy 0'- Connor, Classic, 245-7084 111. No. 30th Graduate College of Coiffure Arts.

-Adv. UNICEF cards calendars for sale. Consignment Corner, Room 339, Level 3, Stapleton Building. -Adv. MARILYN DEIS IS NOW AT ROSEMARY'S BEAUTY SALON, 414 S.

BROADWAY. Call 245-3259 for appt.Adv. Furniture Truck seat upholstering by semi-retired couple Proffessional Poodle Grooming Pickup and Delivery The Poodle Parlor, 259-1942-Adv. In Respect to the Memory of MORGAN J. BIDLAKE All Billings State Farm Insurance Offices Will Be CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOON NOTICE BIDLAKE AGENCY, INC.

3020 4th Ave. I N. Will Be Closed Friday In Respect To The Memory Of MORGAN JOHN BIDLAKE 100 Announcements Thanks Dr. L. A.

Crew will be out of his office until further notice. -Adv. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the beatiful floral offerings, cards, food, memorials and kind deeds extended to us during the recent loss of our husband and father. The Family of William Frank Dr. Elsie V.

Kenna, Podietrist, will return to her office Monday, Oct. 25th. Adv. Friends relatives of Mr. Mrs.

Joseph Brinkel of Laurel are invited to their 25th Wedding Anniversary Reception to be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish, Laurel, Sunday, Oct. 17,1971. Attention parents teachers- see the complete line of Creative over 300 toys to choose from at Odegaards Evergreen--and on Level Adv.

House of Lloyd demonstrators now showing toys gifts in your home. Exc. hostess benefits. Have a showing get your Christmas gifts free. For information call 252-3369.

Adv. 1909. Adv. 'CASHMORE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Laurel Columbus OLCOTT FUNERAL HOME Red Lodge WEBSTER Funeral services for William David Webster, 49, of Silesia will be at St. Albans Episcopal Church at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday. Comitment in Veterans' section, Laurel Cemetery. WINNETT Silesia native and resident, William David Webster, 49, died Wednesday several miles outside of Winnett, Mont. Authorities said he was cleaning an antelope and suffered an apparent heart attack. Born April 2, 1922, to Mr.

and Mrs. David C. Webster, he was reared in the Silesia and Billings area and graduated from Billings Senior High School. Gerald Coley Gerald M. Coley, 44, Bluewater, N.M., formerly of Billings, died Wednesday at Bluewater after an accident at work.

He was born April 5, 1927, at Butte, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Coley. The family to Billings where he attended school. He married Opal Riby March 6, 1966, at Grants, N.M.

He had been working for the Shell Oil Co. in New Mexico. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include the widow: two sons, Allen, with the U.S. Army at Seattle, and Wesley, Seattle; a daughter, Karen, Seattle; the father, 238 Broadwater two brothers, Layne, Billings, and David, Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Shirley Algera, Helena, and Phyllis Brady and Helen Quillico, both of Billings; and a grandchild.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the SettergrenCarey Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Mountview Cemetery. Serving all faiths with dignity Michelotti-Sawyers 1001 Alderson Phone 252-3417 Mortuary Parking Adjacent GERAGHTY Patrick J. Geraghty, age 67, of 520 Wyoming Avenue.

Mass of the resurrection will be offered 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Rosary Church. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary to recite the rosary.

BENNETT William Richard "Dick" Bennett, age 72, of Bridger. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at MichelotLi Sawyers with Rev. Tom Lane officiating. Interment will be in Rockvale Cemetery.

Dahl Brown FUNERAL CHAPEL 10 Yellowstone Ave. Phone 248-8807 O'DONNELL Mass of the resurrection for Mrs. Katherine O'Donnell, age 98, of 1807 24th St. will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St.

Patrick's Church. Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery. Rosary will be recited 7: 30 p.m. Friday at the Dahl-Brown Funeral Chapel. I SMITH'S Funeral Home Established in 1896 BIDLAKE Memorial services for Morgan John Bidlake will be held at St.

Lukes Episcopal Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'- clock. The remains will be buried at Mountview Cemetery. Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to the Shriners Burns Hospital, Box 20673-Billings or to the charity of their choice. SETTERGRENCAREY Funeral Home Serving the Community Since 1906 721 N. 29th Ph.

252-2888 WILLIAMS Walter A. Williams of 617 N. Wilson, Bozeman, formerly of Park City. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at the Settergren-Carey Funeral Chapel.

Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery. LEE Bernie Lee Jr. of 2317 Rehberg Lane. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Settergren-Carey Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Mountview Cemetery. NOTICE Effective July 1, 1971 100 of Announcements Thanks Minimum ad size is three lines. Rates: 65c per line- -one day. 55c per line -two days, 45c per line--three days, 35c per line--four to six days, 33c per lineseven days, 30c per to twentynine days, 28c per line 30 days. Deadlines: One column ads 4:00 p.m.

on the day preceding publication. Saturday, Sunday, Monday deadline 4:00 p.m. Friday Dial 245-3071 and ask for Classified Department. Please check your ad! If you find error an in your ad, notify us between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

weekdays and we will correct it. Sorry, but if the error continues after first day of error, responsibility is yours. No ad starts, corrections, or stops can be made by other than Classified Depart. ment, Thank You. Classified Department is closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays..

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