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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

8

Bridges Washed Out On Nmono County Road

Watson June 1 A report says two bridges between here and old Diamond highway were washed out by high water, making the road impassable. Confederate Creek waters have made the gulch road travel unsafe from the Missouri Valley side. Broadwater County crew reportedly placed a temporary slope for traffic. Travel may be rerouted via Deep Creek or Whites Pass until water recedes and Diamond road repaired. Farmers remain optimistic as conditions improve, with sheep shearing and gardens noted amidst rain and wet ground.

Deep Creek Whites Pass Diamond Way

Hinsdale Farmers Say Crops Are Best in 15 Years

Hinsdale area farmers report grain crops the best in over 15 years amid driving rain and a half inch of moisture. A wetter spring has left lands with ample grass and livestock feed, promising good June rainfall and a top grain crop for the region.

Hinedere

O'Connor Health Report Clears Patient After Mayo Letter

Livingstone June 2. A Mayo Clinic physician reports Congressman James F. O'Connor in good health after a recent illness. The letter dated March 18 notes steady weight gain and strength, recommends no restriction on activities, and expresses best wishes for continued health and success.

Connor Livingstone Montana James F O'Connor Congresmiat QO Lognor Mayo Mayo Ciime Rocheevsr Mann Sureiea Seuron Prt FL iNxon James FL O'Conner Washington O'Connor

Anaconda Youth Hurt While Hunting Near Georgetown Lake

Howard T. Harper, 20, son of Mr and Mrs T H Harper of 410 Oak Street, sustained a flesh wound to the left shoulder when a small caliber rifle discharged while he hunted gophers near Georgetown lake. He was brought to St Anns Hospital in Anaconda in not serious condition.

Anaconda Howard T. Harper T. H. Harper Oak Street St. Ann Hospital Georgetown Lake

Barbara Bell Fashions Spring and Summer Patterns

Barbara Bell introduces pattern No. 1525.7 for sizes 26 to 46 with tailored slim hip shaping and a deep neckline. The guide promises easy to make dresses with sew charts, suitable for linen chambray or canvas, and offers mail orders and upcoming designs.

Barbera Bell Barbara Bell Pattson

Hoeing of Beets Started in Fields of North Montana

Havre district manager of the Stake Idaho Sugar company reports beets in the Conrad Walier area and Milk River valley are in good condition with excellent stands likely the largest acreage yet for the Chinook factory. Thinning and hoeing begin in many fields as local labor is sought and more men apply. With prospects strong, the Chinook factory may run into next fall and winter aided by improved machinery placed last year.

Browning Voters Back City Gas System Installation

In Browning a June 1 special election approved the plan to install a city gas system and provide heat for residents. Sixty six votes were cast with all favoring the proposal. A B Cobb, an applicant for the franchise, said plans and estimates are being drawn and a decision on pipeline construction will follow. He also reported a well completion near Lance Creek, Wyoming, with a flow rate around 70 barrels per hour.

Browning A. B. Cobb Lig Vasneelates North Cobb Lance Creek Wyoming

Leaphart Seeks Another Year’s Leave From State U

Dean C W Leaphart of Moncang State University law school requests a further year of leave to head the appellate section of the Lands Division at the U S Department of Justice in Washington D C. University President George Simmons said the request will go to the state board of education at its July meeting. Leaphart plans to return to campus in September. Dr David A Mason has been acting dean during the absence.

Ackley Lake Project Draws Crowds In Basin Revival

Ackley Lake in the Judith Valley attracts hundreds of visitors amid rapid inflow, with water entering at about 200 acre feet daily and the lake nearing full capacity. Local boosters aim to expand irrigation and promote future dam projects upstream, signaling a hopeful period for Montana’s belt region as spring melt boosts water potential and agricultural prospects.

Montana Slate Warst Congerralon Board Judith River Ackley Belt Mountains

Last Drink Claim Ends in Death at 440 North Wraining

Coroner AM F Duff announced he found a note at Myron Myslyska's home reading this is my last drink I hope Police found Myslyska seriously ill after a lye solution drink and he died hours later No inquest will be held per the coroner A warning of months of fear and distress surrounds the case

F. Duff Myron Myslyska North Wraining Street Myslyska Duff Misiyaka

Fort Benton Flood Remembrance Highlights 1908 Destruction

Fort Benton residents recall the 1908 flood with record water levels in northern Missouri and Marias, widespread damage to homes, bridges, and farms, and a collapse of the 200-foot steel drawbridge. Townsfolk report high waters, driftwood, and rescue efforts as officials track the surge and gauge failure.

Fort Berton Jing 1 Port Benton Montana Tmin Teton Marias Heuser Upper Missouri Great Falle Fort Benton Belt Creek Peter Bentten Saturdas Res Mae Meyer Stranahan Roe Fehr Pune Lawder Baker Charles X. Pray F. Fort Benton U. K Ewing Fort Bentin John Far © E Duer George L. Overfield George W Pields Higher Crennis Weteelse Arrosk William Rowe Raneherst Virgelle Anton Them Jo Isaaczon W. F. Blenken

Hinsdale Rancher Fatally Injured in Wall From a Horse

Hinsdale, June 7. Fareilo L. Jones, a rancher north of Hinsdale, died at his home after a fall from a saddle horse while tending cattle. He suffered internal injuries and died shortly after. He was known across western Valleys, survived by his widow, several children, and brothers Frank and Roy, stockmen nearby. The extended death mourns a man with 35 years of ranch work.

Hinsdale Fareilo L.jones Hins ‘Dale Tay Ranch Janes Western Valleycoun

Veteran Brakeman Retires from the Northern Pacific

W J Bubeck a veteran brakeman based in Missoula retires under the Federal railroad retirement act after 32 years with the Northern Pacific Western Montana division. He began railroading in 1889 in Cleveland with New York Central and worked for six railroads including Baltimore & Ohio and Milwaukee before joining NP in 1908. Born July 12 1869 he will be 69 next month.

Mancoula W. J Bubeck Pasenger Missoula North Coast Limited Northern Pacific Montana Middle West Southwest Mr. Buback Cleveland New York Central Baltimore & Ohio Walush Railroad Wiscnasty Central Atlantic and Pacific Santa Fe Fort Dodge Kaw Ivery Southwest Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee Rocky Mountain Ife Monty

CCC Enrollees Begin Malta Camp Construction

A CCC contingent from a camp near Babb has arrived in Malta to oversee the local camp build. Captain Cambre states the permanent camp will house about 780 men once ready. The unit is unloading materials and will lay a water main to connect the buildings to the city system.

Malta Jung CCC Babb Cambre Missoula Trafton Park

Martinsdale Boy to Join Band in Minneapolis Symphony

Martinsdale reports John R. Barrows son of Mr and Mrs John Betrowa of Sar Diega California will play third violin in the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra during the 1935 39 period He is to graduate in June from the state School of Music The Barrows family formerly lived at Ubet and Buffalo Barrows is a cousin of Mrs William Goates of Martinsdale who visited the Barrows in Ubet when it was a stage station and cowhoyes cam 100 miles to attend the Ubeti Games One half of the turpentine prod ucts in the United States comes from Georgia.

Martinsdale John R. Barrows John Betrowa Sar Diega Calif Minneapoli Symphony Orchestra Ale School of Music Barrows Ubet Buffalo William Goates Cowhoye

LW Johnson 15 Named To Head Schools In Butte

Butte June 7 Lowell W Johnson of Butte High School was named to head the schools in an adjourned board meeting. The one year contract begins August 1 with a salary of 343,000. The announcement surprised attendees as bids for general school supplies were being recene.

LW Johnson Butte Lowell W. Johnson Huree Puldie Sebiol Assim Jessees Jou

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