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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1930

Page

10

TWO STATES SEEK WATER RIGHTS OF CROOKED CREEK

Red Lodge Montana May 31 representatives from Montana and Wyoming met to resolve water rights for Crooked Creek source in Montana and flowing into Wyoming Engineers John S. James and James A. Welch discussed Montana applications and priority, with hearings to set precedence likely in district court to adjudicate rights on both sides of the boundary.

Red Lodge Wyoming Montana Eutun Crooked Creek John S. James Moneduoa James A. Welch Northeestern Wyomids Pryorn Fmct

Warrant Issued for Woman in Anaconda Assault Case

Anaconda May 01 A warrant was issued for Miss Delia Murray, a local resident, on a charge of assaulting Mrs. Roy Ashe of Opportunity earlier this week. Mrs. Ashe received head cuts and bruises. she was taken to Anaconda Hospital for treatment. Officers said Murray, with a male companion, drove away in a Buick after the alleged attack and have since fled. The exact assault charge and suspect details were confirmed by the sheriff’s office.

Anaconda Delia Murray Roy Ashe Aps Mien Murray Sheriff Health McCabe

Over 40 Nations in Fergus Mixup

Fergus county records show many former citizens from Austria Belgium Australia Bohemia Bulgaria Croatia Denmark Canada Czechoslovakia England Finland France Germany Greece Holland Hungary Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Romania Sweden Turkey Poland Wales and more renouncing allegiance on May 17 to become United States citizens. The graph of newcomers mirrors Fergus county's melting pot identity since 1957 with many nations represented in the local population.

Bawlatorn Veriy Potyol Bulgaria Antos Bolstad Azel Waga Norway United States Fergua Fergus County Ben Bean Austria Belgium Australia Bohemia Hulgaria Croatia Denmark Canada Czachoslova

Start Work on New Chinook Pumphouse

Chinook, May 31 The erection of the new concrete pump house for the town water system will start at once with contractor H T Schollin. Bids show costs around 4 077 for Schollin and 4 409 for Hiebert Oil. The town to install a modern pumping plant with electric starter and standby gasoline engine for emergencies. The old pump house to be torn down. two sets of pumps moved to the fireproof building. The new plant will sit above high water level, housed with modern equipment and connected to the filter plant.

Chinook H.T. Schel- Mao Connerr Oneard H. T. Scholin Hiebert Schollin Alate

Boulder H School Commencement J.C.H.S Class of 0

Ten graduates received diplomas at Boulder H School commencement exercises held Wednesday evening. Dean J. M. Hamilton of the state college Bozeman delivered the address on This New World of Ours. diplomas were presented by G J Hollemes, with A W Aspengren assisting.

Frien Cles Sharaan Moore Leo Efralmaon Jean Pendergant Mildred Steels Dean J. M. Hamilton Slate College Bozeman Dean Hamilton GJ. Hollemes A. W. Aspeogren Fishefchool Board Osyar Gibson

Havre Lions Seek School Grid Lights to Resume Evening Games

Havre May 11 The Lions Club at Flayrs approved pursuing lighting for Havre High football games. A committee will meet Supt Shirley to decide lighting type and install plan. If funded, Havre could host evening games and potentially acquire collegiate-grade lighting.

Havre Lions D. Shirley Lions Supt Shirley Haren

Livingston to Get New Local Phone Exchange

Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph workers in Livingston install new equipment at the local exchange as management announces a comprehensive upgrade. The program promises improved long distance service and other enhancements, aiming to place Livingston among the state’s most modern exchanges once fully installed.

Livingaton Nina Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Ezrhangs Telenhoor Telegraph Company Ingston

Two Are Taken for Robbery in Jan Near Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge May 31 Complainants charging burglary were filed in Industrial court here yesterday against A N Olson and Blackie Charles connected with a robbery at Kohra north of Deer Lodge on Jan 2 this year. Bonds set at 5000 each Olson pleaded not guilty Charles asked for more time to plead granted until June Olson’s counsel seeks separate trial for his client County Attorney E M Kasier indicated additional charges against both men with respect to a series of robberies in the region.

Deer Lodge A. N. Olson Blackie Charles Kohra Honda Cena Olson Rourne E. M. Kasier

Chinook to Field Town Ball Team This Year

Chinook Michigan forms a town baseball club after a Monday meeting at Abstract Hall. Varlem to name up players on Sunday for opening game at Jol y Grounds at 3 o clock. A. C. Stavens to coach and manage, Floyd Bowen named captain, Maurice Forawen secretary.

Chinook Hayna Béxeno Varlem Nagson Joly A. C

Miles of fishing in state totals reported

A five year government survey tracks fishing streams in Montana and northern Idaho. The report received by Jono B. Taylor lists 12 699 miles of fishing streams and 2 493 stocked streams, with specific mileage across Deer Lodge, Galatia, Flathead, Selena, Clark, Bitterroot, Boarerhead, Lewis and Clark, Madison, and Missoula districts.

Butte Montagna Idaho Tony Jono B. Taylor Deer Lodge Na- None Abowa Montana Deer Lodge Forest Galatia Forest Flathead Madison

Slogan Contest Seeks Kalispell Motto Prize Offered

Kalispell residents urged to submit city slogans with a $20 reward for the best line. Kiwanis members and the chamber of commerce review entries, aiming for a catchy Garden City feel. Deadline for submissions is June 10, with judges from the chamber to select the winner.

Kellapall Kalispell Hillepell Kiwanis Elut Alate Itiranlu Great Falls Chamber of Com Marca Haa Chamber of Enm Merca

Ipheim Farmers Seek to Buy More Cattle

The Agricultural Credit corporation runs an active campaign to introduce additional dairy cows in the area. A J T Olson, chairman, urges early action to pool orders with branch towns Plentysond Seabay and Calbertgon. Blannlog plans to place from two to five carloads.

Apwelm Meyer Agricultural Credit Corporation A. ‘Jt. Olson Faramiera Plentysond Seabay Calbertgon

Marysville 5 4 Marysville 5 4

Marysville notes list visitors and callers around Helena and Butte with a long stream of names and places. The rural column records neighbors and relatives visiting family homes across Helena Melena Canyon Creek and Butte with several trips and social calls noted throughout the weekend.

Alder Gulch dredges to resume mining efforts in Virginia City

May 31 Virginia City reports reactivation in Alder Gulch with California Mining Company representatives securing leases and bonds on Alder Gulch Consolidated Gold Mining Company land from Summit to near the Conery Placer operation. They file four quartz claims at Brown's Gulch and 16 new placer sites, plan dredge equipment from San Francisco, and promise jobs and eventual milling facilities pending proven quartz properties.

Virginia City Alder Gulch Ziebosch Ben Frescisco Michosch Tmousla Gravial Action Mod Mayn Biz Company Zletosch San Francisco

Townsend Readers Attend Subblme Celebration and Local News

May 31 town notes report Father J Sullivan traveling to attend a sublime celebration in Butte. George McFadden, an area elder, taken to St Johns hospital where he died soon after. Judge Poorman of Helena won a district court hearing in Townsend. Residents traveled to Straw Montana for a stockman's convention. Many teachers leave Townsend for summer terms and Cheney Washington to further studies. Maria Ritter admitted to St Johns hospital in Helena for pancreatitis.

Townsend J. Sullivan Ignatius George McFadden Bt. John’s Hospital W. HH. Poormay Helava J. D. Doggett Straw Montana Virginia City Skinner A. R Meri Fuhs Helena Flavius Keene Smazal Missoula Townsendaly Misa Noble Jinzelton Corpa Nlazelton Cheney Washington State Normal School Dorothy Hodges Longdew University of Washington Alice Deathridge Jeraldine Hiatt Warlem Wibaux Atra Rose Gladys Beltser Nebraska Stra Beltzer Mnene Donald Pletcher Power- Townsend Company Bateman Viet Eenls Wee. O. B. Willamson Emma Lowry Nelena Wallace McArthur White Sulphur Springs J. P. Morgan Apent George Zimmerm J. M. Kay Bozeman William MM. Cohlaian Catlaga Ev. Magna Waaka Shelby Mina Maria Ritter Helene John's Hospital Van Tabort Pf Sharman Martag Halen Shaw Fred Bubssor

Bedding Theft At Anaconda Hotel Reported

A burglary report from the Park Hotel owner states bedding items were stolen through a window late at night. Police noted witnesses saw a truck near the window around 10 PM, with items including a roaddress quilts and a towel taken from the room.

Anaconda Hotel Park Liotel Snat Namy

Woolgrowers to Meet in Missoula Next Year

Missoula hosts the Montene Woolgrowers' convention with Deschamps extending the invitation after returning from Lewistown where he attended the stockgrowers' meeting. The Missoula Chamber of Commerce supported bringing the 1931 gathering to Missoula, with plans for the event in 1941 in Missoula.

Missoula Montene Woolgrowers St Moos Kome Elma Archit Deschamps Lewistown Montena Stackgrowers’ Association Stockgrowers’ Association Deechampaald Beraman

Townsend Eighth Grade Commencement Held In Town

Townsend May 31 Eighth grade commencement exercises were held Thursday afternoon before an appreciative audience in the public building. Graduates listed include Mary Clare Gabisch Daphne Lockridge Jennie Rose and twenty others who received diplomas entitling them to enter high school.

Incumbents Lead In Unclear International Union Election

May 31 tallies show incumbents leading in a biennial election for the International Topocraptical union with Charles Toward of Indianapolis president and Fred Tarker of Spokane among challengers. Votes reported from 166 locals including Chicago. Other results: vice presidents Theo Perry top, James Stimson second, Maurice Adler third. secretaries and treasurers listed with several incumbents. Also note a scientist’s apparatus to bend currents around fruit to remove calyxes and jacket rot.

Indiananche Charles P. Toward Indianapulle Union Fred Tarker Spokane Wash R. UD. Sndenstepm Rirentar Chicago Fire Theoform Perry Indianapolis James Stmnson Montrey Caray Maurice Adler Boston

Funds Assured for Forest Service by Hoover

Missouri May 21 signing of the agricultural appropriation by President Hoover provides 3,750,000 for the Region No. 5 forest service including Montana and northern Idaho. The act allows obligations for contracts and expenditures when funds become available July 1 1930. An additional 2,804,277 runs regional lake district headquarters and various forest roads, with 409,000 for forest development roads and trails. Fire protection, patrols, planting and improvements are funded for the season.

Missouri Hoover Forest Service Montasg Idata

Priest’s chalice stolen from St Patrick’s Church

In Billings on a Thursday night, a gold plated chalice valued over 200 dollars vanished from the sacristy at St Patrick’s. Rev John A Pettit reported the theft after discovering the loss when returning to the room two hours later. He said the chalice was priceless to him as a former mass helper in Philadelphia and Washington and noted its significance to his duties.

Police arrest man over alleged recruitment scheme

Blutings May 31 Police held T B Jotner after a report from a Jocel employment agency manager about his attempts to recruit girls and young women for photos. A field agent for a eastern studio claimed to hire models for grouped shoots offering high pay, leading to suspicion when he pressed for hotel rooms. Jotner was arrested at 9 pm in a local hotel, found intoxicated, and police recovered receipt books showing prior travel. He is held for investigation.

Mar Fonistat Om Hawan Icbo Wyoming

Drivers Blame Each Other for Accident

Boveman May 31 to March Martha Pyter of Wakehall sustained injury in a two car collision on the Del Grade road. A car driven by her companion and another piloted by Malph K. Williams of Bozeman tangled wheels. Pyter’s vehicle went off the road. Both drivers blamed the other for the crash.

Boveman Martha Pyter Wakehall Ceeryad Malph K Wil Hams Bozeman Delgrade

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