Postal business shows big advance for Helena post office
Helena post office reports a nearly 12 percent rise in business for the first five months of 1931. Total receipts since January 1 reach 771 0h5.32, compared with 6 YSS-26 for the same period in 1880. Moon records indicate monthly gains, including May 1931, while arguing business conditions are not worse than last year.
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Helena
Kirby Hoon
Mfr
Hoon
Yost
Moon
Glasgow Water Works Refunding Bonds Sold
Negotiations for Glas gow water works refunding bonds totaling 50000 were completed by the state land department. The state land board purchased the bonds and commissioner M Brandford announced completion after a supreme court ruling validated the original bonds despite a prior defect.
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City of Glasgow Water Works
State Land Department
Esterday
State Land Board
M. Brandford
Baid
Montana Supreme Court
Fail Board approves W P application to discontinue trains 187 188
The Northern Pacific railway gains permission to end operation of trains 187 and 188 between Glendive and Forsyth and to substitute local service between the two points via trains 2 and 4. The Montana railroad commission approved the move yesterday after protests were withdrawn.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Glendive
Forsyth
Montana Railroad Commission
Deaconess School Recital At Placer Hotel
The Deaconess School presented a piano recital at the Placer Hotel, drawing officials, parents and friends. The program featured two parts with students from the Montana Liesen school performing pieces by Caretu Uni and other selections. Notable students included Willard Kney, Filly Wimpany, Martin Cooper, Ardis Watkins, Virginia Nielsen, and Katherine Bolkevataz among many others.
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Halle
Montana
Liesconosh
Svhogl Ontisastiouts
Noel
Toa Couse
Willard Kney
Wimpany
Maaxtin Cooper
Ardis Watkins
Ishel Sehnenbereen
Marjorie Wade
Fawn Brock
Wham Baller
Marszaret Aton Ach~ton
Virginia Nielsen
Way Minders
Tuck Firman
Halw Daniels
Tearid Firman
Kate Carlson
Cota Mao Parent
Virginia Perdue
Katherine Bolkevataz
Bat Luna
Victoria Pecis
Georg Kaveh
Virginia Pevers
Arta Collins
Mrs Downing to Be Buried Today in Helena
Funeral services for Mrs. bd Downing, 69, who died yesterday in a local hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. from the Opp and Conrad chapel with Rev. Day lad J. Donnan of the First Presbyterian church officiating. She was the widow of Eben B. Downing, a Helena mining man who died on November 30. Pallbearers listed include C B Anderson, H G Pickett, Eddy Gallivan, C 8 Switter, HS Hepner and RR Purcell. Surviving relatives include Mrs G F Wilkinson of Missoula, daughter. C A Rost of Helena, son. Mrs 8 L Townsnick of Helena, sister-in-law. and Mrs Leland Kiff of Spokane, granddaughter.
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Bd . Downing
Opp and Conrad
Daylad J. Donnan
Downing
Eben B. Downing
Helena
Paltherners
C B. Anderson
H.G Pickett
Eddy Gallivan
Unidentified man killed by N P train near Huntley
An unidentified man was struck and killed by an east bound Northern Pacific freight train near Huntley. The man reportedly fell while attempting to board the train and died about 50 minutes after the collision. The Montana railroad commission was notified in Glendive yesterday.
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Huntley
Montana Railroad Commission
Northern Pacific Avent
Glendive
Garbed Fraternity Fight Over Banding Declares No Political Action
The report notes a clash as Gasspari seeks to end tension with a youth organization while a pontiff figure cautions visitors. Josue and others express concerns over political implications, urging restraint and careful mingling in politics. The scene shifts to calls for caution amid clarifying statements.
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Banding de Callie
Pontiffe
Josue
Vatican
Vistors
Mussolini dissolves Catholic Youth Societies
The article reports Mussolini dissolving Catholic Youth Societies, noting the official 45 word communique. It states the move may be rescinded later and reports Fascist youth total membership at 1,709,000 with plans for further updates after a Fascist directorate meeting.
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Lumbus
M C. A
Balilin
Faseirt Bora
Mussolini
Italy
Memjer
Historic treaty that JL Duce has broken
New York reporter notes the 1929 Lateran treaties ending the Roman question between the Vatican and Italy and marking papal sovereignty in Vatican City. It laments renewed tension as Pope Pius XI and Premier Mussolini clash after years of uneasy peace and distant meetings.
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Ty Alexander H. M
New York
Raspari
Mus+ solint
Italy
Holy See
Gioparid
Prince
Italia
Vupe Pius
Ramier Mussolini
Instore Lateran Palace
Traicy
Mussolini
Vittor Emmanuel
Aaparri
Henalf
Victor Emmanuel II
N Ither
Rome
Vatican
Vatican City
Pontitf Haa
Former Helena Boy To Graduate From West Point
Sanford, born Sept 20 1909 to Mr and Mrs Scott Sanford, will graduate West Point as second lieutenant. He attended Central School and Cambridge High School, moved to Cambridge TH, joined chapel choir and Howitzer staff, and earned honors in cadet activities. After three months furlough, assignment follows. two months at Eagle Bar camp in the Ber Shire Hills.
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Wal Poat
United States
Tal
Turner
Telons
Scott
Sanford Wag
Central School
Sanford Ten
Cambridge
Amt
Honey
West Point
Sanford
Rives
New Yorky
Howitzer
Sivanoy
Eagle Bar
Ber Shire
Easi
New York
Murder of a Physician in Revenge
Caretaker found the physician slain after a violent struggle. The body showed eight stab wounds and a crushed skull, with no theft apparent. Investigators think assailants tried to strangle him in his sleep. a fine wire near the scene aided detectives. Furniture was overturned, curtains torn, yet nothing was stolen.
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Dietini
Elks Festival Draws Crowd to Broadwater Inn
A large gathering filled Broadwater Inn and grounds for the Elks Juno Festival staged by Montana lodge No 1530. Free dancing and generous concessions drew attendees including Knights of Columbus Rotary Night participants. An Elks auto parade led by Elk officers and Johnny Fenn's band is scheduled for 7:30 downtown tonight.
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Broadwater Inn
Mother Lodge of
Montana
Lber Alsv
Knights of Columbus
Tonlent
Rotary
Elk Cops
Johnny Fenn
Helena High Graduation Highlighted by Recital and Chorus
Helena High School holds a graduation eve ceremony with violin solos by Ottavia Rider Young and a program featuring Wiemenski Legend and Spanish Dame by Rebfelt. Prof A Roberts introduces the diploma recipients led by John Beott Mathe son, president of the board of trustees, as the seniors depart. The event closes with Along and the Helena High School Orchestra performing the recessional. Senior colors lavender and white, motto Be a Good Loser But Dont Lose. Class officers Albert Aileisen president Betty Bartlett vice president Helen S Stadholm secretary-treasurer. The 1481 class lists hundreds of graduates including Myttie Waite Adams, Albert Ru d elnh Andersen, Cleman Carl Anderson, Sherwood Henry Atlas, and many more. A second item notes the birth of twins to Diana Kane and George Mitzmaurier in Hollywood.
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Ottavia
Wiemenski
Rebfelt
A.oberts
John Beott Matheson
Trustene
Zamecuik
Helena High School Orchesttra
Albert Aaileisen
Betty Bartlett
Helen S Stadholm
Mayo Clinic replies in suit over Cook estate
Mayo Clinic of Rochester files a reply in district court against Frank H. Cook administrator of Mary Cook s estate. It claims Cook concealed Mrs Cook s death for over a year after letters of administration. The clinic seeks about 1000 for medical services and disputes the 250 claim limit arguing 3000 is proper. Attorney Wellington D Rankin represents Cook.
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Frank Hervey Cook
Mary Cook
Mayo Clinic of
Rochester, Minn
Ten Montana constitutional convention members survive
Ten of the original Montana constitutional convention were still living, with 75 men in the body. Eleven survived until last fall when George O Paton died in Fort Myers Florida on September 12. The list of living members includes J B Kanouse Townsend Charles W Loud Miles City Allen Ro Jay Portland WF Romadell Tucson W A Dre fer Philipshure William T Wield Cleveland WF Goddard Billings TG Hammond Yakima George R Wineton Anaconda and W M Bickford Missoula.
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Montana
David Hilger
Werekday
George O. Paton
Fort Myers
Pla
Oan
Eaton
Warren
West Point
C. H. Maton
Great Falls
Hyves
J. B. Kanouse
Townsend
Oricorn
Charles W. Loud
Miles City
Allen Ro Jay
Portland
Ore
W. T. Romadell
Sucson
Ariz
Drefer
Philipshure
William T Wield
Helena mourns Intel Evans at Butte funeral in Montana crowd
More than 30 Helena residents from various professions travel to attend the funeral of Intel. O. Evans, general counsel of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co., who died Saturday in Los Angeles. Services set for 11 o’clock at the Evans home on West Galena Street. Montana officials and prominent Montanans, including Gov. S. V. Stewart, C. F. Kelley, and five Supreme Court justices, join a large turnout from all sections of the state.
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Helena
Hutto
Intel. O
Pres. Kelley
C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Company
Butte
New York
Kelley
Mary Patricia
Montana Supreme Court
L J. Callaway
A. J. Galen
John A. Matthews
S. C. Ford
A. TU. Angstman
S. V. Stewart
W.I A. Campbell
Henry C. Smith
Mr. Evang
Sherman W. Smith
Mr. Evans
Butts
Ray Church
Harry St. Cunningham
R. M. Kerr
Charles II. Melfenrath
John M. Power
Norman 8. Halter
Paul Flint
M. Gunn
BG. Toomey
T. B Weir
T. C. Hammond
Addison K. Tusk
F. E. Willame
Dillon
Fred Sterling
Western Montana National Bank of
Missoula
C. H. McLeod
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Knights of Uo
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Scott M. Sanford Ite
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Sean Wee
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Mbert Rudelnh Andersen
Cleman
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Sherwood Henry Atlas
Sam Barnett
Sara Elizabeth Hartlett
Milano
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Helton
Neha Henson
Then
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Tiertard
Louis Borgaledo
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Alice Maude Brownlow
Hdward
F Pf Burke
Santiago M. Cadatran
Christine Marie Chesnik
George Alexander Cheetnutt
Donald Wiliam
Marian Helle Gough
Dorathea
Virginia Hammes
Madge Haley
Harn
Marion Hurter
Joyce Allene Jlaves
Harland Sanford Horny
Nownainstetterla Totter
Joby Mieke Hobias
Gerald Téradfee Meuse
Helen Berthalyedla
George Jackson Jr
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Richard Elward Johnson
Jesse Warald Jones
Tern
Eleanor Kelloge
Margaret Mary King
Lucile
Neline Knudsen
Josephine Mane Knudson
Jérelyn Marie i Lager
Atyah Ann Lamping
Siebert Iernest Zimmerman
Joseph Michael Langentun
Charles Leonard Lemire
Catherine Amelia Livingston
Joseph Antony Cynth
Gouree
Thomas McGaffick
Milfred
Clare McTthatan
Claramette McLemore
John Nobert McNamara
Faye Tuer Merritt
Varjarte
Helen Miles
Vernon Edgar Roberta
Leroy Fred Q Robinson
Elizabeth Ella Rodolph
Leveret
Don, Ropes
Mary Jayna Rosman
Ulussa
Edwina Rothfus
Emma Genevieve Thuss
Henry Marley Sanford
Demare
Caroline Sannan
Florence LeVale Schaeffer
Leonard Elmer Schopfer
J. Bradlow Seely
Marjorie Elizabeth Settles
Mary Elzabeth Sheriff
Helen Vivira Stadheim
Estella
Marguerite Totten
Hobart Edward Towle
Helen Marjorie Vann Winkla
Helen Evelyn Ward
Thomas Lloyd War
Jean Waterbury
Philip Cook Waters
Alice Maude Watters
Edward Frederick Weiss
Noral
Edwin Whittinghill
Helen Frances Wilcoxen
Clarence Haven Williams
Hratrica
May-ho Wong
Diana Kane
Hollywood
Tune
George Mitzmaurier
Diana Keane
Triah Jang
Patricia
Michael
Ig Maister
Shella
Mayo Clinic
Cook
Mont
Evans
Nunn-Bush Factory
Oxfords
Smithers Shoe Store
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Refrigerator
Palmquist Electric Co
N. Main
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