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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1930
Page
6
The page reports unsettled weather across the Northwest with occasional showers and cooler readings east of the Rockies, plus regional temp details for Helena and nearby towns. It includes police notes on arrests for intoxication and disturbance, school closures and summer session plans, visiting residents, and local business notices.
Billy Arnold of Chicago dominates the Amprina Grand Prix 600 mile event, driving a Miller-Hart with Richfield power. Arnold sets an average speed of 100.448 miles per hour, earning about 40 000 in prize money. Richfield partners and drivers like Shorty Cantin and Schneider also place, marking Richfield’s strong showing with multiple top finishes.
A shuffled stream of short notices lists residents and visitors across Montana towns. It mentions Charles Winter. GW Bullivan. George N Nagengast. MS Roberta. Clarance Brevena. Thon Johnson. James Katie. D Nicholann. J M Smart. Mr and Mrs Phi Quinlan. Mrs Pauline Schew. Mrs Maria Patara. Lt Governor F A Sarel. T Gilbert. Rene Labrie family. Charles Cottege. J Tanphler. GC R Tirnbull. Jock Lyma. PA Browdlette. and others at various social and official events in towns from Ringling to Dillon and Butte.
A morning crash at Main and Fiacer involving Morris Sanford and Wd Baumbauer led to Baumbauer’s arrest for intoxication and reckless driving. Sanford escaped injury as two passengers in Baumbauer’s DeSoto were treated for minor injuries. bond set at 80 dollars for Baumbauer's appearance before Judge Padbury.
Helena High School graduates heard Rev. George Milton Harris outline four essential factors for success in life concentration elimination of distractions purpose driven effort. He stressed finding one vocation and building life around it citing moral examples and the value of disciplined focus as the road to achievement.
A fragmented old text urges seniors to nurture noble aspiration, endure obstacles, and envision success. It emphasizes imagination, steadfast effort, and progress, declaring that achievement begins in the mind and is built through persistent labor. It cites mastery through patience and inner resolve.
Rev W M Ewing delivered the commencement sermon at Intermountain Union College’s graduation exercises in the Presbyterian church. He urged that divine providence guides life and urged students to craft original work, citing Michael Angelo and St Peter’s cathedral as examples of diligence and independence from a divine mould.
The Literary Digest poll of Montana cities 6000 population plus shows Helena as the worst, with relations to prohibition handling. Bozeman and Missoula also show strong leanings toward change, while several other towns, including Anaconda Billings and Great Falls, display varied support levels.
A deadly mob attacked a jail in Grady county Oklahoma after a Black man, Argo, was jailed following an alleged assault on a white woman. National Guard was deployed to restore order as gunfire and arson damaged the jail and vehicle. Two suspects were arrested yet held without bond pending further action. federal intervention discussed.
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