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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
7
Unsettled weather in Momtania with snow possible, warmer briefly, then colder Friday. Local items include Ladies Aid society meetings, a ball dancing class at the YWCA, and federal court jury term convening. Multiple obituaries, divorces, pleas, and funeral notices appear for Helena and surrounding areas.
The annual meeting will be held at the Masonic Temple on Sunday January 11 1925 at 4 p m. J Scott Garrison serves as president and E M Shoemaker as secretary.
The larger committee on appropriations expands from 13 to 17 with Bricker adding Peet of Missoula and Anderson of Blaine. A banking committee assignment row follows as Larsen seeks inclusion, while Bricker delays announced appointments and aims to resolve the dispute. New posts include State lands, Printing, Labor, and Women Voter committees with multiple members listed.
George S. Martin of Associated Industries of Montana told Rotary 13 that adopting a federal amendment banning all under 18 from work would be revolutionary and harmful. He urged state regulation as a better approach, noting few children are employed and stressing future generations.
Local schools announce short courses in cooking and sewing to be organized January 23 at the domestic science bungalow. Enrollment limited to ages 18 and up, with a $3 fee refundable on 90 percent attendance. Courses led by Helen Jones and Lucy Cartlich under state college extension service with federal support.
George Costello of Havre and Phil J. Cole of Chateau arrive for business while several others register at the Harvey and Placer hotels. Townsend and Boulder residents, editors, and travel parties stop for visits. A clerical note: ministers volunteer blood for Rev. Walter Trauty amid illness at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Under the auspices of the Woman's club a collection of oil paintings by American artists will be exhibited in the Central school auditorium for two weeks beginning next week. Several businessmen assist with lighting. the exhibit is loaned by the American Federation of Fine Arts. Tickets admit repeatedly and cost 50 cents for adults 25 cents for college and school pupils and 10 cents for children. This item notes prior showings in Bozeman and Butte and urges local patronage.
After nearly a decade of litigation Gilman faces loss of its Great Northern passenger station to Augusta unless the case on the Montana railroad commission’s authority reaches the Supreme Court. District Judge J B Leslie dissolved a temporary injunction, upholding the commission’s jurisdiction over the order to move the Gilman station. The long dispute traces to Augusta backed efforts to extend service and force spur lines, with Augusta and Gilman residents represented by local lawyers in the courtroom fight.
Bob Baker of Libby Montana has been called to Spokane by sportsmen to help trail a killer cougar that killed James Fehl shaber northwest of Spokane on December 17. Federal and state game authorities will discuss with Baker how his trained dogs can aid in tracking the animal, which is terrorizing the district and feared to threaten other locals.
Berlin reports German auto makers are eyeing Spain where duties on cars are low. They want to win back war disrupted business but must contend with American competition. American cars lead in Spain with French second. Spain may see trouble for its state car factories under reduced duties.
Furniture from the former Con tract bank is being moved from Main and Grand streets in preparation for the Commercial club occupancy later this week or early next week. The club's annual meeting program, set for Jan 15, will be announced soon. Secretary W G Ferguson said. Merle Thorpe of The Nation's Business could not accept the invitation. Another speaker is being arranged. Mail ballots for director elections are being sent to members.
Berlin reports 37,000 automobiles in the city, a 20 percent rise in six months, averaging one car per 100 inhabitants. Germany produces 30,000 to 40,000 cars annually with expectant gains next year. A major barrier is car taxation seen as a luxury, adding about 40 percent before purchase.
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