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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

10

Missoula Students Honor Houseman On Field Trip

Missoula May 31 Students from the State University School of Journalism and faculty joined Pro Eleanor R. Houseman and Dean A. L. Stone on a field trip along the Missoula river valley. They visited Hell Gate settlement and O Keefe ranch, with Stone giving historical context. Mary Woody, granddaughter of Judge Woody and a journalism student, participated.

Missoula School of Journalism the State University Iol Missoula River Valley R. L. Houseman

Charlo Residents Push For State Highway From Dixon To Honan

In Charlo May 31 a petition circulated by the Charlo community club seeks state highway consideration for a Dixon to Renan via Charlo and Nine Pipe route. About 350 taxpayers signed, with D A Dellno and Harold Beck chosen to present to county commissioners. Club president A N McDaniel says residents deserve state aided roads to boost growth and attract newcomers.

Charlo Dizon Renan Yiandless Nine Pipe McDaniel Dixon Honan

Townsend News Highlighting Graduations and Local Visits

Townsend May 31 report notes Mrs Don Sweeney and Mr John Thomas visiting town. Families return home after school term. several locals from White Sulphur Springs Nay Creek and Deep Creek seen in Townsend. Mount St Charles college president Dr N C Fritz gave commencement speech. twenty students received diplomas. various scholarships awarded. high school diplomas presented by Principal Good to twenty eight graduates. town hosts Mary Good valedictorian and other classmates. local visits include Bud Pool and Mrs Zimmerman among others.

A. V. Safely Seattle Wash Sately Frank Riley Mamie Hawksworth Townsend Sperling Judge Ney Broadwater Post American Amanda Patterson Willard Lofgren Mount St Charles College Misa May Kirly Missoula Myr Fred Ewil Bozeman Mest Guy Kirscher Townsend Meat Company K. J. Anders Cash and Warry Rutte Thursdar A. Tl. Ward Helena Jake Mitchell Andy Christensen Ettie Burtt P Iardy Hrondwater Bled N. C. Fritz Mount St. Charles College Atyah McCormick Puincipal J. M. Kay Misa Mary Ganl Misa Mary Gail Zimmerman Cornelia Lenehan Olivia Tesley Mary Good Lexington Missouri Charles Lofgren St. John's Hospital Chester Francia May Af Beidger Lewis Pool Mise Mary Good Valerictorian Broadwater Counts High School Clarence Bickford Inez Plymalr Gadd Bud Poo Aodersburg Nick Zimmerman Mary Leone

Man recounts near fatal shooting in trial

Borowczyk told jurors in criminal court Friday that he shot his wife after a night of alleged marital strife and later wounded himself. He described blackout moments, a jammed gun, and his plan to kill Kurich before turning the gun on himself. Cross-examination to continue.

Borowczyk Criminal Court McQueen al Paliip Kunleh Mre Kurich J. Austin Bourquin

Inspection confirms seed pea acreage damaged by frost

Hamilton May 31 C Le Sour manager of the Associated Seed Growers Interests reports from Bonner's Ferry Idaho that the pea crop there was badly frost damaged while the Kallepel region shows good condition with ample rain. Le Sour was joined by Mrs Le Sour and Mr and Mrs W P Mulkeyr ape of the N P on the trip. Other misc notes mention travel to Tacoma Cheney Helena and Boxeman with several local residents leaving for family visits and reunions in various cities.

Hamilton C. le Sour Associated Sood Growers Bonner's Ferry Idaho LeSeur W. P. Mulkeyr Ape Tin N. P Vacalon

Lions to stage big three day rodeo at Browning

Browning May 31 The Lions club plans a three day rodeo at Browning with a committee led by William Shaw chairman Fred Getty Walter C Fallon Robert Cramer and T F P Jackaan to organize. The event opens July 2 featuring fence, wild horse and cow pony racks plus other rodeo acts. About 31 000 has been subscribed for expenses and the Indian sun dance and related ceremonies will highlight the central Browning celebration with participants from nearby communities and Glacior county acts in a tepee centerpiece and dance sketch.

Browning Liona! Club Diane William Shaw Fred Getty Walter C. Fallon Robert Cramer T. F P. Jackaan Ormita Cut Bank Creek Heart Butte Upper Cut Bank Cut Bank Missoula Glacior County

Superior 10 Honor Founders of Church Memorial Deaconess

Superior May 31 Forty two years ago the fourth of June a young woman was licensed as the first deaconess in the Methodist Episcopal church. Her work and vision fostered many organizations and the Isabelle A Heeves Memorial church in Superior bears her name. Next Thursday evening church groups will honor her memory with a program.

Superior Methodist Episcopal Church le Issabelle Heeves Memorial Church Our Town

Transient Killed on Train Near Armington

Great Falls May 31 Ken neth Rust about 40 of Palouse Wash was killed and Bill Blaine of Palouse cut tered a broken leg while riding a Great Northern freight train near Armington. Trainmen say they were sitting in a boxcar doorway when their heads struck the under frame near Hell Creek. Rust's mother lives in Palouse Blaine has a sister Mrs Lee Monnet Spokane. The accident was witnessed by other passengers and freight crew.

Great Falle Kenneth Rust Patouse, Wash Bill Blaine Patouse Great Northern Armington Tacay Hell Creek Rust Blaine Palouse Lee Monnet Spokane Miler Lvfafe

Review of Week Signals Sluggish Business Outlook

New York May review notes a dull period with some revival in spring and early summer prospects. Building contracts show a modest weekly uptick by mid May, while overall activity remains down from April. Retail trade edges up ahead of Memorial Day as weather aids goods movement but profits stay narrow. Steel and electricity show continued weaker demand and production. Drought persists as a major factor, tempering price relief and crop prospects, though some farmers expect limited gains if crops yield.

Hy Claunr A. Jagger New York Mitt Heraine

New Low Bond Prices Recorded In Market Rally

New York May 31 bond market shows fresh lows across groups after a volatile period. National City Bank review notes hysteria in bond trading and urges investors to avoid indiscriminate liquidation while seeking quality issues. Weekly new bond offerings total 108,279,919, the largest since April. High grade issues remain favored amid ongoing market caution.

AT ‘der Benderson New York Wask Erea Boans Tigaya

Classified Advertising Notices and Publicity Policies

The Independent Publishing Company prints daily classified ads from 270 Madison Avenue New York and 1a0 Steeger San Francisco. Advertisers must check proofs read by The Independent office. the sales summary notes large bond offerings and U S treasury bills during a week, with the Consolidated Gas Company sale highlighted.

Postettica Sb Teanumiaien Consolidated Gas Company of New York United States Treasury

Masonic Lodge Meetings Noted for June and May Dates

A garbled Masonic notices page lists Elena Lodge Stated June 5 at 8 p m and Morning Star Lodge June 10 with A degree. King Solomon’s Lodge Stated June 3 at 8 p m. Heattish Rite Reehlar meeting Tuesday June at 8 p m. Algeria Temple Shrine Regular meeting June 15 at 8 p m. Josephine Hopner Chapter Installation May 28 at 4 o'clock and Miriam Chapter memorials May 26 at 8 p m.

Tnitlation Miriam

Independence Mine Revival Near Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge May 31 MacCalman and Carlgon have moved onto the old Independence mine 13 miles southeast of town near the Champion mine. The site, staked since 1877 with 125 acres patented, is actively operated. A new two drill compressor was set up and 400 feet of ore run to the tunnel face. work to be renamed June 1. Eldred and Ross report the current tunnel will be driven under the wing of the old tunnel with high gold silver and copper value noted in 1920 and ore shipments from Tevine workings in 1896. Prospects for development are excellent.

Deer Lodge MacCalman Carlgon Independence Here Champion Pregent Wldred Ming Commuany A. D. Ross Eldred Tevine Fildred

Pipe for Lewistown Gas Arriving for Mains

Lewistown May 31 The first shipment of gas pipe for the Lewistown Natural Gas Co to install mains arrived Friday. A. M. Masenier of the Milwaukee railroad says 10 more carloads are expected, totaling 22 cars to be delivered in coming days. The progress should reassure residents doubts over completion and bolster morale.

Lewistown

Miller Teacher From Hughenville Leaves for Spain

Milas Sylvia Miller, a Hughenville teacher, has closed her school and will depart soon for Spain. The brief notice notes her travel arrangement and imminent departure for the European destination.

Stanford

North Orotan Truck Crash Claims Man's Life

May 31 Baker, North Dakota. Mine owner Barthol Bartholomew Martindale, 56, died when a loaded truck overturned near here while returning from a sawmill. Tony Marthel of Goland, North Dakota, suffered a broken collarbone and broken ribs. Barthol, the driver, was rushed to a local hospital. One son lived in Fairfield, Montana.

Martindale Barthol Walter Sirling Martinadale Les Fairfield, Mont

Stores to close Saturdays in July and August

Butte merchants announced most stores will close Saturday afternoons during July and August, except food shops. The city had earlier used a rotation system with weekly partial holidays. Clerks favored returning to Saturday afternoon closing, and the union voted 282 to 137 in favor.

Butte Howeaver Clerks’ Union Hutin

Teague resigns as Farm Board vice chairman after year in post

Charles C. Teague resigns from the Farm Board vice chairman role effective tomorrow after a year beyond his term. He credits unprecedented progress in cooperative marketing, lauds agricultural marketing act finances, defends price stabilization, and plans to return to California citrus business. He praises Hoover’s selection of board members and notes no sectional influence on decisions.

Washington Charles C. Teague Farm Board Hoover Asso Teague California

Telephone Line To New Lookout Station Planned

Stovenaville May 31 Forest service crews are building telephone lines to a new lookout tower on St Mary's peak. The tower west of Stovenaville will be among the district's highest and its line will connect to the main line at Stavenaville Bridge then follow roads southwest to the foothill and up the mountain.

Stovenaville St. Mary's Peak Aiid Stavenaville Bridge Fonthile

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