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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
6
A jumble of local notices mentions temperature changes on Thursday and Friday, business ads for ice cream, rug cleaning, tire shops, and a car parts dealer. An incident at Boulder Avenue reports a small loss of fine equipment with no fire damage, while a scaffolding fall near Helena Hospital leaves one man injured but not serious.
The Broadwater annual camp, run with state college support, held a full program of registration, health talks, and demonstrations. Leaders for three companies organized the groups while Miss New bush led the morning health talk and Dr. Arthur Jordan supervised health inspections. An afternoon trip to the Scott poultry farm followed by an evening movie at the Marlow capped the day with a music program planned for later tonight.
The seventh annual camp of Troop 1 in Helena ran July 20 31 at a site 14 miles south of Elliston. Scouts earned merit points under the scout oath for devotion, helpfulness, and physical and mental fitness. The organized routine featured daily inspections, meals, religious services, and games with fishing, music, and a strong religious spirit. Camp leadership included Scoutmaster W. R. Buroughs and staff, with rewards led by Frett Bowman 214 and Douglas Rushford 179 points.
With a total of 1,700 students in Montana higher education, the summer sessions at the University of Montana will conclude August 21. The extension division at Bozeman reported unusually strong attendance increases, especially in the eastern region. Chancellor Brannon plans talks at the State Normal College on August 14 and to address Wyoming's summer graduates on August 28.
The church expects Rev James Kivin of Dickson to preach the first Sunday in September at the Helena church. His family which includes a wife and two children will move from Dirkinsm where he served as pastor. Recent successor Rev Frank Carlson left for a church in Portland Oregon.
Montana Railway Commission issued a notice for a public hearing in Missoula on August 17 to discuss Milwaukee railroad’s request to discontinue a trunk line. The case centers on a branch from McNamara to Douglas, with the railroad arguing the timber region is exhausted and proposing an extension toward Clearwater for copper interests.
Chicago August 5 The Associated Press Kitty Gillioley wife of William Gilloley reputed to be the biggest narcotics dealer west of New York faced US Commissioner arraigned on charges of selling and possessing narcotics. She was held under 28000 bond pending August 25 hearing. Gillioley was absent when the raid was made last night and escaped detection.
Walter H R Simmons once a prohibition enforcement officer tied to Van Wert, now condemned to die by gallows on August 11 for the brutal murder of Frank Pahl, a Spencer, Ned garage man. He allegedly enticed Pahl out of town in a car for money, with prior ties to Helena and Pompey’s Pillar, Montana. Hollywood, Aug 5. Alla Nazimova divorces Charles Bryant in Paris as announced by manager Miz Jean Adams.
Rotarians heard a muttered report by Harts Cunningham after a western trip through Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Wheat, sugar beet growing, power and roads were highlighted as key drivers for Montana, Washington, Oregon and Idaho with growth plans in Long View and other towns. The talk touched on rail exhibits, roads funding, and the Northwest Exposition, with Montana’s fair plans and road support discussed by J Rlenithc and others.
Dramatic critic Richard Wans plew Sheridan and his place in theater speaks to the Helena Women’s Club at the Young Women’s Christian Association on Saturday Aug 15. Free admission. Wansleton, linked to Brander Matthews at Columbia, outlines Old English Comedy and 18th century dramatic literature as part of a tour ahead of an all star revival of Sheridan’s The Rivals. The play opens at the Marin Theater Aug 22 for one night and Saturday matinee. SON BORN this morning in Mr and Mrs Trealter of Nagh at St Johns Hospital.
Weather reports indicate generally favorable conditions for crops and ranges with scattered showers and higher temperatures in some districts. Irrigated fields show good growth, while drought-stressed areas suffer limited yields. Pastures remain generally healthy with livestock in good condition and shipments underway. Corners of the state face hail, drought, and poor yields in late-season crops.
Registration activity surges as 1925 auto licenses enter final push. Secretary Stewart Halt notes large backlogs since August and a Monday predeadline rush brings in thousands of applications. Dealers report 375 plates registered this year, with 2000 sets expected. free coffee and nominal refreshments to be offered at a church gathering on Twelfth and Idaho.
The pastor and congregation of Central Lutheran church will repair to the same grounds next Sunday for another outdoor service beginning at 11, with recreation in the afternoon. They will spend the day on the picnic grounds on Rim road below the ranger station. Men are asked to bring lunches.
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