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The Independent Record, Helena, Sunday, August 20, 1978 7 Ray Bjork is close to the disease he treats 3 Dr. Ray Bjork: you'd never know he has multiple sclerosis began his own treatment and seeing other patients on weekends in his home. He said he would meet with the patient and family to discuss his experiences with MS and learn what the patients symptoms were. He would then suggest therapy. "I recently saw a patient of mine, and you would never know he has MS because he has been on the injections for years," he said.

Those weekend visits from M.S. patients soon blossomed into two or three separate visits in a weekend. At that point, his wife, Mabel, said "I had to put a stop to it. So we limited it to one or two visits a weekend." Even though the couple has since moved to Arizona, Mrs. Bjork said he still gets calls late at night, sometimes from people as far away as the Philippines, asking questions about MS.

Bjork stressed that the success he and others have had with his method has come about because of years on the daily routine of messages and injections. "I wouldn't let loose of it, just like a diabetic wouldn't let loose of his injections," he said. "We can Jive a normal life." He added that he would be very surprised if any of the symptoms of MS, which he has almost eliminated with his treatments, returned By SUZANNE BRADLEY IR Staff Writer To look as Dr. Ray Bjork, it isn't obvious that he has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) known as the crippler of young adults for 30 years. The former Helena resident is here to introduce his new book, "Multiple Sclerosis and How I Live With It." On Monday at 2-5 p.m., an open house will be held at the Ray Bjork School, named after him.

At the reception, he will autograph his book and discuss the disease. From each book purchased at the open house, $3 will go the school library. He admits that he is no longer an active sportsman, yet he said Thursday he lives a normal life in spite of the disease. He currently practices medicine in Arizona, where he sees M.S. patients two days as week.

He has to use crutches now to help him walk because of two recent hip injuries. The injuries are came because of imbalance, one symptom of MS. MS is a disease of the nerves, destroying the insulating sheath around each nerve, Bjork explained. As a result, the transmission of nerve impulses are hampered, leaving the victim with a wide-range of MS symptoms, including difficulty talk ing, temporary blindess and balance problems. For this disease, there is no known cure or cause.

There is no laboratory test to determine if a person has MS. Often, the symptoms won't be diagnosed as being caused by MS for several years. And even once it is diagnosed, no specific medication exists for a cure or treatment. DESPITE THESE DISMAL facts, Bjork has come upon a method of treatment that has let him and his patients "live almost symptom free," he said. This treatment, which Bjork said "I cannot prove scientifically," Is a daily series of B-12 and adenosine phosphate injections, oral vitamin and mineral supplements, a regular diet and simple messages and exercises.

He adds that he also conserves his energy, for exhaustion another symptom he must battle. "I can't sit around and worry. I work and rest, work and rest. No one can look so well and be so tired as an MSer." His own successful treatment, coupled with his concern for other persons stricken for disease, has led to a national as well as international list of patients. "I'm not a specialist; not a neurologist.

I'm a family physician. I devote all my time to explaining what I do." BJORK SAID HE SUSPECTED he had MS soon after he left his job as superintendent of schools in Helena in 1944. i But it wouldn't be diagosed until 1936. In that year, he would begin 15 years of practice at the Veteran's Administration Hospital at Fort Harrison, until "I had to give it up because I was so tired." During his practice at the veterans hospital, he Veteran newsman to retire I "S- J.D. Holmes, political writer for The Associated Press in Montana for more than a quarter-century, is retiring Oct.

7 after 42 years as an editor and newsman. Holmes, who turns 64 in January, joined the AP in Helena Oct. 2, 1948, after several years as managing editor of the Lewistown Daily News. Before that, he owned or operated three weekly newspapers the Sweet Grass News at Big Timber, the Yel-lowstonian at West Yellowstone and the Fergus County Argus at Lewistown. He previously worked on newspapers in Sheridan, and Wichita, Kan.

Holmes, whose initials stand for Joseph Defrees, spent three World War II years as an airways radio operator hi the Air Force. He was graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois in 1936. Major stories he helped cover from the Montana Statehouse included an airline crash on a general election day, the Madison Canyon earthquake that buried 28 tourists, the death of Gov. Donald G. Nutter in a plane crash and a forest fire that killed 13 smoke jumpers.

He and his wife Bert have raised three children, all married. He said he plans to remain in Helena. i 1 J.D. Holmes Obituaries xonrrrmyrrarnnrs, Banker Howard Schuyler dies motor before the two headed over the railroad overpass of North Last Chance Gulch. They had to stick to the sidewalk, however, since the tiny car isn't licensed.

The car belongs to a friend of the boys. (Staff photo by Gene Fischer) Gets great mileage Todd Desonia, seated in a scaled-down version of a Model-T Ford, gets Brent Nelson to give the starting rope a pull on the E3AGLCQ! Phone 442-8520 650 Logan Street Don R. Hagler Brent C. Anderson Mike Thompson BN may pick up railroad slack Howard C. Schuyler, 88, of 520 N.

Logan, died Saturday morning at St. Peter's Hospital. He was born Oct. 12, 1889, in High Bridge, N.J. and attended schools there.

He studied economics, banking and accounting at the Eastman School of Business and graduated from the Alexander Hamilton Institute both in New York City. He came to Helena at the age of 17. In 1911, worked in investments for the Union Bank and Trust Co. (now the Northwestern Bank) and in 1929 was appointed vice president and trust officer in charge of the investment and trust department of the Union Bank. He was the first chairman of the Montana Bankers' Association trust division and a member of the trust division of the American Bankers' Association.

He retired in 1954. He married Jane Jones of New York City on Oct. 7, 1916. She preceded him in death in 1967. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs.

Walter (Betty) Doering and Jane Reynolds, both of Helena, and Edith Johns, Butte; six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Schuyler was a member of Helena Lodge No. 3, for more than 50 years and was the lodge's financial adviser. He was also a Kiwanis member for more than 43 years and was treasurer of the Montana Kiwanis district for eight years. He also served on national and state Kiwanis Committees.

He was also a member of St. Peter's Cathedral in Helena. Private funeral services were conducted Saturday with the very Rev. James A. Reeves officiating.

Cremation followed at the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial. Sen. John Melcher, D-Mont. Melcher announced Friday he has been assured by Burlington Northern Railroad officials that they Montanans need not worry about losing railroad freight service because of Milwaukee Road's bankruptcy, according to iTnrnwYirmTnnnnK ROSS, Bruce age 53, of 1711 Boulder Ave. Chapel services Monday, August 21, at 2 p.m.

with Rev. George Harper officiating. Masonic graveside services by officers and members of Helena Lodge No. 3, at Forestvale Cemetery. MATSEN, Lillian, 89, of the Masonic Home, formerly of 640 N.

Rodney. Funeral arrangements pending. Milwaukee at Bozeman because the Milwaukee has proposed abandonment of its tracks into that city," Lamphier wrote. In the meantime, Melcher said he has called on the Interstate Commerce Commission to be prepared to take necessary action to require BN to operate Milwaukee lines in Montana if the company is suddenly forced to cut service before plans for continued service have been worked out. Bruce A.

Ross, mailman. dies are negotiating with Milwaukee Road officials to continue freight service on the bankrupt railroad's lines east of Butte. Melcher said he asked about freight service in a letter to Thomas Lamphier, president of the BN transportation division. He said Lamphier replied that BN has already offered to open gateways to receive and dispatch transcontinental freight to and from Milwaukee lines at Great Falls, Lewistown, Judith Gap and Miles City: 'The principal concern of both our managements is the transportation needs of the Milwaukee's shippers in that (east of Butte) area," Lamphier wrote Melcher. "We are also considering providing BN rail freight service to industries on the Josephine Hepner Auxiliary picnic Tuesday, Aug.

22 at 6 p.m. at Sadie Goldberg cabin. Members call 443-2615 or 442-5699 for information. LINDEN'S Hagler Chapel witn tne Rev. George Harper officiating.

Masonic graveside services will be held at Forestvale Cemetery by Helena Lodge No. 3, Pallbearers will be Elmer and Dave Bock, Norman Flynn, Jerry LeMar, Marty Matiskainen and Milton Dagenais. two brothers, Charles Crawford, Helena, and Bob Crawford, Billings; three sisters, Thirza Maras, Helena, and Mrs. Grant (Holly) Simmons and Mrs. Art (Louise) Christie, both of California; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Chapel services will be at 2 p.m. Monday from the Democratic Central Committee will meet Monday, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room upstairs in the National Guard Armory to discuss the proposed Democratic platform. All those interested are welcome. Overeaters Anonymous will have a brown bag lunch get-together Monday at noon.

For information call the answering service at 442-7094. Herrmann and Co. Funeral Home Chapel of Roses 314 N. Rodney Phone 442-1234 W. LLOYD LINDEN WORSHIP You'll find friendly people, good music, warm gospel messages.

Bruce A. "Bud" Ross, 53, of 1711 Boulder died early Friday morning at St. Peter's Hospital of an apparent heart attack. He was born Nov. 10, 1924, in Helena to the late Mr.

and Mrs. Angus Ross. He attended Helena schools and later worked as a mail carrier for the post office from 1943 until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and of Helena Lodge No. 3, He married the former Eva A.

Bock in Helena on Jan. 22, 1949. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. Louise Lovely, Helena; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Linda) Blixt, Helena, and Mrs.

Kevin (Laurie) Irish, Belgrade; one son, Lawrence Ross, Helena; Helen Slovens dies Tonight in Helena 8:00 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 505 Logan. 6:00 Young Women's Group, discussion group for women aged 15-25, Woman's Center, 146 E. Sixth Ave. SLAVENS, Helen 72, of 109 W.

Riggs, East Helena. Rosary at 7 p.m. today; Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m. Monday; both at Hermann Co. Funeral Home.

Burial in St. Ann's Cemetery, East Helena. A memorial has been established to Westmont Home Health Care or the Lewis and Clark County Cancer Fund. Crane's Fabrics Your Viking Sewing Machine Center FREE Membership in Viking Sewing Club with purchase of Viking ll a.m. 7:30 p.m.

The Little CHURCH (Independent Evangelical) Monida S. Vaughn, Pastor One Block South of Hauser on Granite She is survived by one son, Roy Hall of Roy, a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Myrna) Verbanac Jr. of East Helena; 12 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the Hermann Co. Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery in East Helena. Helen W. Slavens, 72, of 109 W. Riggs, East Helena, died Friday at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Aberdeen, S.D., on July 7, 1906. She attended college in Minnesota and earning a teaching degree in chemistry. She came to the Helena area in 1925 and worked 15 years for the Taylor Nursery School. She later worked in food service for St. John's Hospital and, for a short time, for the Helena Nursing Home before retiring in 1973.

f04i THREE WHEELS from two vehicles have been reported stolen within the last week, according to sheriff reports. Billi May Rhoads, 2992 Herrin Road, No. 4 told deputies a wheel and tire were stolen Wednesday off of her trailer. Gordon Davis, 6740 N. Montana reported two chrome wheels were stolen Tuesday from his vehicle.

ETZ NOTICE! Tunehal' 315 East Sixth Ave. SPECIAL Crown Lynn EARTHSTONE Dinnerware from New Zealand 45-Piece 999S 20-Piece $4995 While They Last Rues Friends of Phone 442-1550 1. Howard Retz C. Ernest Retz Ben G. Burgess Tom Twichel Goldie Eldon Cummins Ordination on Monday GREAT FALLS (AP) Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church from across the nation are scheduled to attend the ordination and installation of the Most Rev.

Thomas J. Murphy as the fifth Bishop of Great Falls Monday. Murphy, 45, will be ordained Bishop of the more than Great Falls diocese at a public ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday in the gymnasium at the College of Great Falls. Scheduled to preside over the ordination is Archbishop Jean Jadot, the Vatican's Apostolic Delegate to the United States.

Gov. Thomas Judge will be the top official present representing the laity. are cordially invited to attend an Open House in celebration of their 50th Anniversary at the Neighborhood Center Sunday, August 27th -2 'til 5 p.m. Friday, 4:41 a.m. A burned-out furnace motor was found to be the cause of smoke in the mobile home of Lois Chadborn, 3000 Villard, No.

59. Fire officials turned the furnace off and reported slight damage to the home. Friday, 8:26 a.m. Leaking pilot lights reportedly filled Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1005 N. Main, with natural gas last night.

Firemen aired out the building. Thursday. 3:20 p.m. A smoke smell was reported at Eagles Manor, 715 N. Fee St.

Nothing was found. SCHUYLER, Howard age 88, of 520 Logan St. Private services were held Saturday, with the Very Rev. James A. Reeves of-' ficiating.

Cremation at Hill Crest Lawn Memorial. Flower Shop Walt and Helen Hodgson 920 N. Main i t-.