Ravalli Republic from Hamilton, Montana • 2

July 5, 1988 Couple returns refinished furnishings Partially out of a sense of decorum and partly out of a contribution to history, a Wyoming couple returned a dressing table and dresser to the Daly Mansion this weekend, two years after they had purchased the items at the mansion auction. Charlene and Dick Bodine of Sheridan, bought three pieces of mansion furnishings at the mansion auction. They donated a small beaded lamp from the music room back to the mansion last year and now they are loaning the two maple pieces of furniture from the blue bedroom. The Bodines, who are both Montana natives, paid $600 for the lamp and $1,300 for the other two pieces. They bought the furnishings, they said, because they wanted to own a little piece of history.

They gave them back because the furniture doesn't fit the decor of their home. "Also we saw the need for the mansion to have the things here," Dick said. "We felt it would be nice if a lot of people could see the furniture in what had previously been empty space." Not only is the furniture returned, it is also refinished. It was painted white when the Bodines purchased it and then Dick stripped the paint down to the maple and refinished it, spending Ruth Jorgenson, retired teacher Funeral services for retired Bitterroot teacher Ruth Jorgenson, 84, were held July 1 at Our Savior's BY PAT RHODES Ravall Republio Staff Writer Lutheran Church in McIntosh, Minn. She died June 28.

Ruth L. Jorgenson, daughter of Caroline and Jorgen Jorgenson, was born Jan. 10, 1904, at McIntosh, where she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She taught i in a rural school for two years, after finishing high school and teacher's training, then attended Moorhead State College. After obtaining her degree she taught in Waubun, and Froid, Stevensville, and Hamilton, Mont.

She continued to live in Hamilton after retiring. She returned to McIntosh, in 1980 and again became a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her sister, Doris Bovee of McIntosh, a nephew, Peter Bovee of Wayzata; and nieces, Susan Bovee, Walnut Creek, and Carolyn Larson, Halstad, Minn. She was preceded in death by. Paralli Republic Box 433 Hamilton, Mont.

59840 363-3300 Following Valley Trails Since 1889 "Continuing the WESTERN NEWS and the NORTHWEST Jo Gmazel-Bartley Publisher Cal Hubbard Managing Editor Craig Stirling Advertising Manager Julie Utzinger, Business Manager Lynne Hayes, Circulation Dorinda Troutman, Advertising Production Frank Serwacki, Production Manager Entered as second postage paid Main Street every morning Saturdays Hamilton, Montana, published -1 232 West and Sundays and on national holidays. The of the Revalli Republic Southwest Montana Pub84. Nopart of this 4 the consent SUBSCRIPTION RATES In County Mail- 3 months, $15. 6 months, $25. 1 year, $45.

By Mail, Out of County 3 months, $17.25. 6 months, $30. 1 year, $54. Bike race set for Missoula The 9th annual Great Western Stage Race, a Criterium and a Road Race, will be held July 11-12 in Missoula. Riders from around the Northwest participated in last year's race that drew about 150 riders.

This year's race is scheduled the weekend before the Olympic Junior Trials in Spokane, Wash. The bicycle races are sponsored by the Missoula Downtown Association. Prize total $1,600, sponsors say. For more information and registration forms contact the Missoula Downtown Association, 101 E. Main, Missoula, MT.

59802 or call (406) 543-4238. Sheriff's office July 1 Kerry Santana, 24, of 589 Airport Stevensville, was arrested and charged with domestic abuse following a reported assault on Rona Walker, 24. July 3 Anthony W. Hagen, 39, of Granstdale was arrested for driving while intoxicated at 9:17 p.m. on Doran Lane in Hamilton.

Donald W. Sprankel, 40, and Sheriese L. Dutton, 28, were arrested at 7:45 p.m. on charges of criminal trespass after driving a four-wheel drive to the Grubstake Restaurant on Grubstake Road. one sister, Kathryn Cronin of Grand Forks, N.D.; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, July6, at 7:30 p.m. atthe DalyLeach Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 7, at a.m. at St.

Francis Catholic Church, with Father Raymond Gilmore officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Mary's grandsons will be pallbearers. The family suggests memorials to the charity of the donor's choice. Cora O.

Thompson retired postmistress Cora O. Thompson, 87, of Hamilton, died of natural causes Friday, July 1, at Valley View Estates Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 1, 1900, in Waukon, Iowa, to Ole and Olave Larson. On Dec.

8, 1919, she married Ray Thompson in Ekalaka. They lived on a homestead in Powder River County where they farmed for many years. Thompson served as the postmistress at Sayle for 11 years. In 1957 the couple moved to Hamilton. Thompson was a member of the Assembly of God Church and taught Sunday school.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Thompson, of Hamilton and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, at the Dowling Funeral Homechapel with the Rev. Al Grissom officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

COWPOKES By Ace Reid BITIN D06 to see you Jake, nobody ever stops by anymore!" We invite everyone to stop by and talk banking with us! We are an independent community bank, a bank which keeps your money at home, working in many ways for our local community. FARMERS STATE BANI Member FDIC 642-3431 Victor Ma Bell Continued from page 1 anticipates a gradual updating of the service to consumers in the Bitterroot Valley. "Eventually there will be an electronic office here with services such as call waiting and call forwarding and, cellular phones," Roullier said. "It will be down the road a bit, but it's coming." Roullier said Billings, Bozeman, Helena, and Missoula have new electronic offices and the Butte office is being upgraded now. As the larger areas are completed, work will begin on smaller areas like the Bitterroot.

Part of those changes may be total automation of the Hamilton office, Roullier said. The local office employs 14 people. As part of the immediate changes July customer bills will look different and carry the new logo, signs will be changed on offices and advertising and equipment will carry the new name and logo, Roullier said. "We now answer the phone 'US West Communications Mountain Bell, may we help you?" said Roullier. "It's quite a mouthful to get out, but it's to help customers understand the change." Changes in service prices will come next year if rate increases are approved after December PSC hearings.

The major changes would include the basic monthly home rate for one-party service- going from $13.11 to one-party monthly business rates going from $33.90 to $36.55 in small cities and from $36.62 to $42.80 in larger cities; an Extended Area Service fee of 25 cents a month in some towns for each community that can be called without a long distance charge; and establishment of a late payment charge on past-due ac-. counts. Some rates for measured service, operator services, and. directory assistance would also be affected. Ruff said federally-mandated cost increases and the 1987, $9.7 million rate reduction from the company were reasons for the rate increase request.

"Our earnings this year have dropped dramatically and are far below PSC-authorized levels," Ruff said. "They (the proposed rates) will allow us to continue meeting the needs of our customers today while preparing for the futures." FURNITURE RETURNERS Dick and Charlene Bodine Mansion for display, almost two photo) about 80 hours of work on each piece. Charlene said the story be- -Obituaries- parents, sister, Agnes, and brother, Harry. Arrangements were under the direction of Pederson-Hoialmen Funeral Home, Fosston, Minnesota. Clara Wolfinbarger, homemaker, mother Clara Wolfinbarger, 99, of Darby, died of natural causes Sunday, July 3, at the North Valley Nursing Home in Stevensville.

She was born April 10, 1889, in Darby the daughter of Montana pioneers, Arron and Julia Conner. She was educated at rural schools that are no longer in existence. Clara married Tan Wolfinbarger, Jan. 27, 1912. She spent her adult life in the Darby area as a homemaker and mother.

Among the survivors are three sons, Elmer of Stevensville, Kenneth of Victor and Howard of Norman, one daughter, Mrs. Sybil Dodge of Darby. Also surviving are five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 13 greatgreat grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, at the Lonepine Cemetery in Darby with the Rev.

Edwin Haaland officiat- pose next to the maple wood dresser they years after buying the piece at the hind the purchase of the bedroom pieces was that while she was at the restroom, her husband ing. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, at the Dowling Funeral Home in Hamilton. Emma Christman, homemaker Emma Christman, 97, of Hamilton, died of natural causes Friday, July 1, at Valley View Estates in Hamilton. She was born March 16, 1891, at Sutton, to Fredrich and Elizabeth Serr Troutman. After the death of her mother, she moved with her family to Fairfax, S.D., where she completed her education.

On Feb. 14, 1910, she married John Christman at Fairfax. The couple traveled by covered wagon to the Knees area near Great Falls, where they homesteaded. In 1938, they moved to Missoula. Mr.

Christman preceded her in death. In 1983, Mrs. Christman moved to Hamilton. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and Royce McCardy, Hamilton; fourteen grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 11 great dren.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, Alfred and Herman Christman; three daughters, Mary Chole, Ann Nance and Elsie SPECIAL REPORTTO STATE FARM POLICYHOLDERS: WHEN, WHERE AND HOW TO GET YOUR CLAIM SERVICED If you're a State Farm policyholder and your car was damaged by hail on Tuesday, June 28, 1988, it's best to report the damage right away. For immediate assistance, call your State Farm agent, now. We're trying to process all damage claims as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding will be greatly appreciated. STAT YARN Christian Barry Whitmore 363-1544 363-2315 INSURANCE State Farm Insurance companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois returned ondoan to the Daly auction.

(Pat Rhodes bought the furniture. "I was shocked but it was exciting to have been a part of it," she said. Mackie, four sisters and four brothers. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, with Eugene Greyn officiating.

Entombment will be at Hillcrest Mausoleum in Great Falls. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Pallbearers will be dren Rory and Jon McCarty, Glynn DeVries, Roger Baier, Leon Nance, Ross Dutton, Dale Fait, Robert Schurman and Melanie Vreyn. The family suggests memorials to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mary E. Dorgan homemaker Mary E. Dorgan, 91, died Sunday morning, July 3, in Hamilton at the Valley View Estates Nursing Home of natural cause. She was born July 29, 1896, in Emerado, N.D., the daughter of Michael and Kathryn Carroll. She was raised and educated in North Dakota.

On Jan. 2, 1918, she married Frank Dorgan in Grand Forks, N.D. The couple moved to the Bitterroot Valley and settled on the West Fork in 1949. Following the death of her husband on Jan. 7, 1960, she moved to Hamilton, where she has resided since.

She was a member of St. Francis Parish, the Altar Society and the American Legion Auxil-' iary. Survivors include one son, Jerome "Bud" Dorgan of Stevensville; four daughters, Patricia Zimmerman of Forest Grove, Betty Rose of Apple Valley, Donna Humphrey of Spokane, Margaret Gregoire of Brinnon, Phone book Continued from page 1 Jackson, Chamber of Commerce affirmed that by saying they were happy with their directory published by Phone Directories Co. The Bitterroot Valley Directory has been published for several years by the Lomar company, purchased by Mike Walker in July of 1987. Lomar has a satisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau of Fort Collins, and is a member in good standing of that city's Chamber of Commerce, its home base.

However, Phone Directories Co. sales representatives have been telling local advertisers that Lomar may be on the verge of bankruptcy proceedings, Hegstad said. Bingham explained that he thought Lomar was having financial problems since it was sold last year. Lomar has been late in delivering phone directories to Glenwood Springs, according to that town's Chamber of Commerce. The book was due out in April but has now been promised for July.

Lomar president Mike Walker did not return calls from the Republic. Highways Continued from page 1 nesses included highway safety, urban congestion, rail usage and user fees. Information from the forums will be turned over to a Transportation Alternatives Group comprised' of i2 individuals from key U.S. industries. The group will analyze the findings, conduct research and develop alternative proposals to address transportation needs.

"Judging from the many comments gathered at the public forums, it is clearly time to get at the task of developing a national transportation policy, said Leno Menghini, president of AASHTO. "The interstate system will soon be completed, but it must be maintained and repaired, and new links may be needed to fill the gaps. We must begin now to build a program that will meet our needs in the years to come and provide for the next generation the same freedom of mobility we have enjoyed." The coalition plans to develop and present its policy to federal, state and local legislatures by 1990..