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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
2
Montaze forecast for Wednesday calls for snow in the far east and unsettled conditions in the west with a slight temperature change. Thursday looks unsettled with a continued volatile pattern. Local items include Mrs Northway and Rodney's woes, piano teacher Pfeffer, a St Frat dinner at Boddy cafe, and various beauty and service ads.
World War I veteran Harry W Carlson’s funeral was conducted by Masons at the Broadway temple with an American Legion honorary court. Rev T B Reagan preached the sermon and burial occurred at Forestvale. Fred W Carlson, a brother, attended from Seattle. Floral tributes mounted as veterans honored the deceased. Metzmann & Co handled arrangements.
Secretary of agriculture W M Daviine will speak at the National Wool Growers association convention in Butte on grazing fees and the Stanfield public domain bill. Other speakers cover range management, wool marketing, and Montana futures. The state meeting runs Jan 19 with three days of national sessions and entertainment events for delegates and guests.
The Montana club hosted its annual Christmas party for children last evening from 7 to 9 around a large tree in the library. Santa Claus handed out items dear to the juvenile heart as nonmembers could attend with members, followed by dancing for high school and college students after 9. W A Lamb directed the arrangements.
Newly styled tuxedos promise wearers this week with updated lapels shoulders and waistlines. The trousers are described as flattering for dancing the new dances. A note hints other Liberman tuxedos at the party. Formal accessories are offered.
Under E C Day DeMolay chapter auspices a New Year’s night informal dance will be held in the Shrine temple to support the national endowment fund aiding members who have completed their second university year. Clifford Rumps leads ticket sales with Ed Quimby Norman Carlson Lurion Smith and Foster Bevans. Montana Ramblers provide music.
A daughter was born to Mrs. Edward Dunn of Wolf Creek on December 26 at St Peter's hospital. The baby's father lost his life in a railroad accident near Upton, Wyoming, months earlier while in charge of a cattle shipment consigned by Walter Larson to Omaha.
Payne Templeton of Kalispell was elected president of the teachers association succeeding Tra L. Fee of Missoula. D. S. Williams of Bozeman and A. O. Gulledge of Baker were named vice presidents. The group endorsed a broad legislative program for school support, university funding after 1930, county superintendent certification, and a new Billings Normal College. They urged a governor's conference of citizens to outline a complete educational program for Montana.
A telegram from Raymond-Whitcomb tours agency announced two luxury tourist trains will pass through Helena next summer with Gate of the Mountains as a scenic attraction. Tourists pleased with last summer’s reception suggest new tours begin after an hour, with strict 24 hour return rules for checks presented at banks.
William M. Bishop a Helena pioneer died Tuesday morning at his home 162 Henry Street. He was born in 1842 in Connecticut and came west by ox team via the Jim Bridger route and Bozeman Pass in 1864, settling in Virginia City and later Helena. Survived by widow and daughter Helen, he served with Western Union as a lineman and later at the post office before retirement. funeral arrangements await the arrival of his daughter Mrs Louis Strang of Seattle. He was a member of the local I O O F lodge.
The Department of Military Science and Tactics at National University Manila will cease to exist after January 1. Military personnel funded by the United States will be returned to the regular army. Courses were compulsory for males over 14 in the first year, but training is being withdrawn due to student disinterest per President Camilo Osias.
Helena Lodge No 3 Morning Star Lodge No 3 and King Solomons Lodge No 3 plan a Wednesday evening special session at the Consistory Temple for installation of officers. Grand Master Charteris to act as installing officer. Banquet to follow. Master Masons urged to attend.
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a Silver Bow district court ruling awarding Galen D. Pue $134.40 against the Northern Pacific Railway Company for cleaning work at its yards. The court ruled jurisdiction lies in justice or district court when no statutory provision limits it, and that an agent authorized to handle local affairs can bind the company to contracts needed in ordinary business.
The president will appoint committees on nominations of directors and on arrangements for the annual meeting set for January 13. The Shrine temple will host the gathering. An executive board meeting yesterday formed a legislation committee: President Stewart N B Walter Will A Campbell Thomas A Marlow and John M Power.
The Helena Pan-Hellenic council hosts its annual ball at the Winter Garden starting at 9 with Governor and Mrs. J. E. Erickson, Chancellor and Mrs. M. A. Brannon, Judge and Mrs. John Matthews, Judge and Mrs. A. P. Stark, and Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Campbell among patrons. Music by the Montana Ramblers. Committee in charge includes Miss Persis Matthews, Mrs. Lucian Benepe, and Mrs. Louise Eckley Smith.
The funeral for Mrs. Carrie Austin was conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. at Opp and Conrad's funeral home with Rev. James F. McNamee of the First Baptist Church presiding. Burial followed in Forestvale. Bearers included B. H. Lichwardt, Martin Jub, X. Fabian, E. P. Thom an, Mr. Lamping, and John Bedie. She died last Friday and was among Helena valley's oldest settlers.
Requiem mass for Leslie McKinney was held yesterday afternoon in the Cathedral of St Helena. Burial followed at Resurrection cemetery. McKinney formerly chaired Helena valley activities for years. funeral arrangements were directed by Opp and Conrad. Authorities note extensive cactus varieties on the Twin Buttes road between Tucson and Continental, Arizona.
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Ruth rub as concentrated heat to ease rheumatic pains. It claims rapid tingling warmth within minutes and lasting relief, urging readers to ask druggists for the Bowles product with Rowles branding.
New Year's Day at the YMCA gym and volleyball courts promises a busy schedule. From 3 to 4 pm junior boys demo. 4 to 5 pm high school intermediate class closes. two volleyball teams vie with captains Galbraith and Reynolds. If girls' gym suits arrive, a basketball game follows 7 to 8 pm. The gym vs Steam rollers basketball finale ends the league with both teams undefeated at five wins.
The Masonic welfare committee of Helena sent $50 to the Montana Tuberculosis Association as part of a yearly Christmas seal drive. Mrs. Frank Bartos said the group supports curing tuberculosis locally and keeping patients from needing to seek treatment in the southwest. The article notes tuberculosis costs the U S Masonry over $60 million annually, with thousands affected and thousands dying last year, and highlights ongoing educational work by the Montana Tuberculosis Association.
Hurley Wisconsin a town of 3500 on the Wisconsin Michigan border faced 29 federal injunctions after a raid by three federal officers. Six years earlier 50 officers served 37 warrants but charges were dropped for lack of evidence. Deputy marshals toured Silver Street as 29 temporary injunctions by Judge A F Geiger were served restraining saloons and soft drink parlors from liquor sales or removing fixtures. The district attorney aims to make the injunctions permanent for a year.
Warranty deeds show S Estella St John selling to Julie Grupe in New Canaan Conn and Julia Grupe selling to Daniel White in Helena for 250 dollars. Northwestern Mortgage transfers to Twin City Land Co Hillings for northwest quarter of section 29 township 20 range wear. Day Helena sells to John Tran for 50 dollars two parcels in block 3 NP addition.
The annual bachelors party at the Montana club on New Year eve will be one of the winter's gayest social events. Dinner is at 7:30 with dancing to follow, supper at midnight, and more dancing into the New Year. Members guests and visiting relatives are invited. Committee: F S Jacobsen and W A Lamb.
Florence Pope Brandegee daughter of E N Brandegee of Helena became the bride of Dr James Lewis McFadden of Victoria B C yesterday at a home ceremony. Her sister Hearriet Brandegee served as bridesmaid and Dr Frank McNamee of Seattle was best man. Mrs McFadden is the granddaughter of the late Mee and Mrs Francis Pope, a pioneer Montana family, and has been in Seattle for the past three years while training at Seattle General Hospital where the romance began.
The funeral for Harrison Boone, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Boone, of 301 South Howie Street, was held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 at Opp and Conrad's funeral home on East Sixth Avenue. The Rev. James F. McNamee officiated, burial followed at Forestvale, with numerous floral tributes. Bearers included Maurice Drake, Robert Smith, Lawrence Nangle, Martin Goff, D. Andrews and Roy Fenn. an honorary committee of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers listed several local names.
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