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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1925
Page
7
A fragmented city page reports mostly cloudy Monday and Tuesday with much colder Monday night. Items include hotel and business notices, a funeral arrangement for Matthew Javanovich, and a health update on Hoagland Jr. of Turner Mountain recovering after an appendectomy.
A compilation of callers and visitors from Montana towns and beyond visiting Helena, with arrivals at the Placer hotel and other locations. Names include Milez, Hibbard, Blandis Bryant, Herrick, G. & Bille, Carmichael, Gunn, Boyle, Hirschbork, Zanniser, J. R. Thomas, and others, plus locals en route to St Louis and Missoula.
John Anderson hailed as Montana’s top sheriff arrived in Helena Sunday to join the Scottish Rite class. Ellis Blumenthal of Malta, a former mayor and prominent businessman, attends with his guest status at the Flint home. Ralph Conrad of Bozeman, soon to live in Helena, participates in the Consistory and Shrine. Marion Browning of Glasgow attends, a longtime Helena member who was missed during reunions. Duke McGruder of Glasgow joins the Masonic activities as a class member. John Grass of Box Elder, a regular in Helena Masonry gatherings, is present for the week. Albert Streh of Melrose also arrives with R. E. Taylor and B. F. Sheever of Whitefish among late arrivals.
Jefferson County officials authorized a county roundup under a new law alarmed range horse owners. At a meeting last evening owners north of Helena asked the sheriff and county attorney for protection from cowboys hired to gather horses. They reported an attempted roundup Friday near the Lewis Clark horses and warned of a possible return on Tuesday to “clean up.” One owner moved his stock to a corral for protection.
The Kiwanis club of this city holds its annual officer election at Placer Grill room this noon. Norman Winstine is slated for the presidency, succeeding H. W. Sayers. T. W. Coate will be the principal speaker, with a snappy musical program led by Mrs. George Mason at the piano and Fred Kelser reading the quartet.
Rome reports that the Italo American debt accord may foster joint American investors with Italian industries and boost trade with Russia and the Near East. The Messaggera notes obstacles for U S trade with Russia due to no Soviet recognition and missing commercial treaty, while Italy lacks capital for industrial growth.
Cecil De Frietas, 35, was killed and Diebhert Howe, 21, sustained serious injuries when the De Frietas owned plane, used for pleasure flights, went into a tailspin and crashed from a high altitude near Thorne California. Both men were picture studio employees.
The Montana State Poultry Breeders Association will stage its annual winter exhibition in Conrad, Pondera County, January 18 to 23, 1926, under the Pandera Growers Association. J B R Scott of Helena heads the state group, with Mrs. Margaret Kain of Butte as secretary treasurer. Entries close January 16. The 350 by 86 foot show room features large bay windows and modern heating. Birds will be safeguarded en route. Atenek will handle Colorado arrivals and direct transport to the show. Demonstrations on market prep, dry picked fowl, and model poultry housing are planned, with daily feature lines and entertainment for visitors each afternoon and evening.
The Scottish Rite consistory opens today with a 14 member choir under Fred W. Kelser directing organist F. S. Jacobsen. Candidates from across the state report to secretary C. B. Pfeffer. degrees run from 1 30 pm Fourth to 3 43 pm Ninth with later 13th and 4th degrees to conclude the day in the Lodge of Perfection.
Mrs Ralph C Kaufwan supports a Chopin recital at the Procer Grill by M D Hirschfeld to benefit tuberculosis relief. She notes Chopin's suffering from the Great White Plague and argues for the cure and prevention advances, urging attendance as a tribute to the artist and support for the fundraising committee.
Fragmented line from a Montana Tuberculosis association note expresses hope for full seating at an evening event, with unclear surrounding details. The readable portion highlights community engagement and a public health context despite missing specifics.
Under Mickey McKonight The Marlowe presents six youngsters in a jazz band. Three are over 12, and they wowed crowds in three performances as the fall season’s hit. Members include Fred Tit Jeff Holter Bill Howard Jack Howard Sam Barnett and Charles Morgan.
J. Klemme of Inter mountain returned to the city yesterday from a three week tour on the Great Falls college lyceum circuit. He reports a full program of lectures and much interest. During absence he gave 60 lectures of over four minutes and many shorter talks, with several dates postponed to permit his presence at Helena for Rhodes scholarship examinations.
A sermon delivered yesterday in the Diocese of Tolenn examined why Christ endured temptation. Prepared by the Rev. T. B. Sands of Deer Lodge, the talk argues Jesus faced desert testing to teach believers to confront sin, noting divine support and the example set by the Savior.
Fragmentary lecture notes discuss Christ’s temptation in the wilderness to illustrate resisting Satan. It traces the threefold temptations from Eve and Adam to Jesus, highlighting pride, worldly provision, and test of God. The text urges vigilance, humility, and reliance on scripture to overcome temptation.
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