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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

3

Johnny Lewis Captures Third Straight State Tennis Title

State University Missoula report: Johnny Lewis of Billings Hillings won the state intercollegiate tennis championship for the third year running, defeating Grie Sanderlin of Missoula Url 6-2 6-2. Lewis, a senior and Grizzly basketball letterman, also holds the state amateur crown from Billings. The match was delayed by weather during the intercollegiate meet. Sanderlin, a State U student, also starred in high school and Lewis has signed to play third base for Helena Independent Indians in the Helena baseball league, joining June 13.

State University Missoula Johnny Lewis Hilings Sunderlin Lewis Grizzly Billings University

Oil prices near record lows in Oklahoma field

Oklahoma City on June 2 reports Midcontinent crude near historic lows as over-production and competition from east Texas push prices down. Stanolind posts 37 cents a barrel for high gravity crude, with others following, recalling 19 year lows around 25 cents at a time of vast output.

Oklahoma City Newean Texas Stanolard Crude Oil Purchasing Company Standard Oil of Indiana Group Daily Oklahoman J. Steve Anderson Andercot-Pichard Oil Corporation Cushing Field Oklahoma Burton Etandoling Company East Texas

Fast Cruiser Brings Prestige Boat to Helena Harbor

A 45 foot fast cruiser, one of the finest in years, arrived in Helena yesterday via the Great Northern from Acatile. Matt Belfour purchased the craft which has voyaged to Alaska, featuring mahogany interior, four berths, galley and after deck with wicker chairs, powered by a Chrysler marine engine capable of 20 knots. The vessel will be unloaded today and hauled to Lake Hauser for launching near Guiliot's landing.

Melena Great Northern Acatile Matt Belfour Alaska Lake Hauser Guiliot's Landing

Grease fire at cafe alarms firemen in Berea incident

Grease on a large kitchen range in Choqumregon cafe at 28 North Mainz street ignited, filling the rear with smoke. Firemen extinguished the blaze with chemicals. no damage reported. In Berea Kentucky, leonard marlin, 21, was killed at Prospect hall dormitory by an accidental pistol discharge while Willard Bowman, 22, a senior at Berea college, watched. Bowman was wounded in the hand.

Choqugmegon Cafe Mainz Street Catira Berea Leonard Marlin Berea Academy Prospect Hall Willard C. Rowman Clana Boren College Martin Elas Bowman

Woman Gle rt 80 Pleads Guilty in Denver Theft Case

In Denver a veteran clerk pleaded guilty to forging more than 4400 in fur vouchers and wire certificates. The defendant faced additional charges of a separate offense but pleaded not guilty to that. She was allowed to remain on bond until sentencing Friday.

Glerk Denver Alitheyeny Old Avon Myx Auki G. Evans West Side Court Tnday Frank McDonough

Rails in Court Over Washington Taxes

Walla Walla June 1 AP The two Washington counties were permanently restrained from selling delinquents certificates against the Northern Pacific property for unpaid 1923 taxes. Federal Judge Stanley Webster signed the injunction, applying only to cases from 1825. Judge Webster said later questions on newer levies would not be decided then. John A. Hunter Assistant Attorney General said the decision leaves the situation in status quo until consolidated railway cases are decided. A hearing on exceptions to the Special Master report is set for June 22 at Spokane. Milwaukee and Spokane Portland and Seattle roads joined Northern Pacific in the consolidated cases.

Walla Walla Wash Washington Northern Pacific Railrway Company Stanley Webster Spokane Webster John A. Hunter Attoney Gener Satphy Kauffman T He Lawen Rallronda Milwaukee Epokane Portland Seattle Northern Pacific

Maxie Rosenbloom Considers Fight Negotiations for Title Defense

Maxie Rosenbloom says he will defend Mia Hecht’s heavyweight title only when a suitable opponent is found. Frank Bachman, his manager, reports negotiations with Jack Kearns were promised by General John P. Connin but no word has arrived. Concurrently in Alan Arena, Maxie outboxed Fred Lenhart in an overweight bout, Lenhart pressing but unable to land decisive blows as Rosenbloom prevailed on points.

Wash cAl Maxie Rosenbloom Mia Hecht Totus Frank Fachman Chicago National Hoxing Association Max Fred Lenhart Spokane Alan Tdate Bachman John Ve Clinnin Minute Jack Kearns Mickey Walker Alan Arena Idaho Jime Fred Loobart Lenehart Lenhart

Ormond Bound Over for Killing Family

Ira Henry Ormond waives preliminary hearing in Portland municipal court and is bound over to the grand jury after being charged with murdering his wife and two children last Sunday morning. Police say the wife and children were killed by gas asphyxiation and she was hacked to death with an old ingo knife. Ormond reportedly said he did it because his wife worked.

Portland Ore Ira Henry Ormond Hia Ormond Ira Jane Sel

Ira Dern Downs Bor Hausе On Tacoma Mat

Ira Dern of Sulit Lake City defeated Bob Kruse of Oswego Oregon two falls to one in the main wrestling event at Tacoma. Kruse won the first fall, Dern claimed the next two in rapid succession. Heavyweight Marvin Wearon Borg defeated Count Machad Gottaonoff two falls to one in the semi final. Lewin of Billings won the state intercollegiate tennis championship for the third straight year, beating Gene Sunderrin of Missoula 6 1 6 2. Both players are state university students.

Tacoma Wash Ira Dern Sulit Lake City Bob Kruse Oswego Ore Kruse Dern Marvin WearonBorg Count Machad Gottaonoff Auansia

Bill Jim and Fred Sightseeing in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on June 2 Bill Murray of Oklahoma Balzar of Nevada and James Jolph of California attended a Native Sons of the Golden West banquet. Governors Murray Balzar and Ralph joined by plane from San Francisco visited the 160th infantry howitzer plaque and were greeted by hundreds of well wishers before departing for Oklahoma City.

Los Angeles William Murray Oklahoma Fred Balzar Nevada James Jolph Galifornia Bill Native Sons of the Golden West Oklahoma City Will Ralph Governse Balzar Wiper Ralph San Francisco 160Th Infantry

New York Police Officer Placed on Pension for Life

New York June 2 Pj Peter J O Rourke a New York policeman blinded when he refused to raise his hands before three holdup men while driving with his wife and three daughters today was placed on full life pension by Mayor James J Walker The officer said a New York cop never raises his hands and the hold up men fired severing his optic nerve before he could draw his gun

New York Peter J. O'Burke Michigan Runi James J. Walker O'Rourke

Western Canada Grain Crows in Danger

Ontawa, Ont. June 2 The grain crops of the western Canadian region, normally heavy producers, are in critical condition due to severe drought. Redured precipitation, high winds, frost, and cutworms caused damage. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes crop development hinges on immediate rains and subsequent warm weather.

Ontawa Ont Dominion Bureau of Statistics Indias

Chase Ends in Mineola as Knapp Confesses Slaying Taxi Driver

Lanny Knapp, a 1928 suspect sought worldwide by Nassau County police, confessed to killing Louis Panella, a taxi driver. Inspector Harold King led the man to Wert Grange New Jersey, where Knapp admitted the crime. He was flown to Mineola and arraigned on a six year indictment, then jailed to await trial.

Mineola N.Y Kly Philip Knox Knapp Louis Panella Harold King Nasran County Police Wert Grange N. J Knapp Panella Nassau County

Wheat in Northwest farms dwindles near thirty five year low

Spokane Washington July 2 George F. Krummack assistant manager of North Pacific Grain Growers Inc estimated today less than a million bushels of wheat remain in Mintand Empire farmers. Growers hope to take advantage of pegged prices of the old crop prompting sales to be made ahead. Rain shortages have badly damaged crops especially winter wheat in the Big Bend district of Washington.

Spokane Wash George FE. Krummack North Pacific Grain Growers, Inc Mintand Empire Lin Big Bend Washington Hrummack

Harvard Coastwise Steamer Grounded Near Point Arguello

The coastwise steamship Harvard, valued at 1,260,000 dollars, appeared grounded on the graveyard shoals of Point Arguello north of Santa Barbara after flooding the morning before. Salvage operators report signs of strain and progress, with 497 passengers from San Francisco and 117 crew members reaching shore without serious mishap.

Los Angeles Harvard Point Arguallo Santa Barbara San Francisco

Dano Wool Growers Vote to Cut Expenses

Dano wool growers vote to cut costs amid drought losses. They approve a 20 percent wage reduction for herders and curtail other operating expenses including lower campaign costs, reduced raft fees, and hedaring market pricing. Herders’ pay drops from 70 to 60 dollars monthly. miscellaneous wares scaled back. Blands of drought speak to economic strain and price weakness in wool and related markets.

Bolar Daha Xeanin

Arrest Report Involves SFGalios Threat To Pantages

San Francisco resident John Segalos jailed on charges of writing threatening letters to Alexander Pantages the famed Los Angeles showman. The case links past heroism in the Valencia wreck to ongoing threats amid a broader San Diego jury selection process in Rexander Pantages conspiracy and morals trial.

San Franciisco Uidane Ay -John Segal Alexander Pantages Milionaire Los Angeles Valencia Cape Teale Varvouver Island Beanuke Segalos Pantages Alleres Sepalos Showmar Vetice Segatos Pasitaxes San Diego Cal Rexander Pantages Walter Austin

Cogswell Returns From Health Meet in Seattle

Dr W F Cogswell Montana secretary of the state board of health reports after attending the western branch meeting of the Public Health Association in Seattle. He chairs the Rocky Mountain spotted fever committee with health officers from Wyoming Idaho California Arizona Oregon and Washington. The panel aims to influence federal support for the Hamilton laboratory and outlines future plans on Rocky Mountain spotted fever control. Dr L B Wricks, Montana health official from 1913 to 1940s, lauds Montana's leadership in eradicating diseases especially Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

W. F. Cogswell State Board of Health Yeeterday Seattle Public Health Association Cogswell Rocky Mountain Uke Wyoming Idaho California Arinoona Oregon Washington Thamilton 2D. Wricks Montana U. S. Public Health Service Coxswell Ft Han

Secret Six to Open at Marlow Theater Thursday

MGM drama portrays city policies and underworld life with Wallace Beery in the lead as Scorpio. Cast includes Lewis Stone John Mack Brown Jean Mervlo Marjorie Rambeau John Miljan and numerous celebrated players in the vivid new production.

George Hill Frennes Marion Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Marlow Theater Wallace Beery Scorpio Lewis Scone Jobh Mack Brown Jean Merlow Marjorie Rambeau John Miljan

World heavyweight champion match ends in airplat loss

In Unitfard Connecticut on June 2 Jim London, famed as a top heavyweight, threw Ferdinando Caroni with an airplat in 77 minutes 17 seconds in the feature bout. Gena Bruce of Florida defeated Jack Reynolds of Omaha in 12 minutes 19 seconds, while William Davis of Virginia delivered a strong performance in a separate debate-like contest.

Unitfard Conn Jim London New York Pennsylvania Ferdinando Caroni Gena Bruce Fluland Jack Reynolds Omaha Wiliam Davis University of Virginia Jao Mondt

3 Girls Lost at Marlow with Loretta Young and John Wayne

The Marlow theater presents a sparkling comedy features a cat moving story Anita triples romance with Loretta Young and John Wayne in leading roles. Supporting cast includes Lew Cody Joyce Compton Joni Marsh and other notables in this modern life tale.

Anita Fox Marlow Theater Loretta Young John Wayne Lew Cody Joyce Compton Joni Marsh

MacDonald Smith Leads British Open Qualifying With 70 71

Carnoustie reports home town favorite MacDonald Smith shot rounds of 70 and 71 to lead the British Open qualifying, with fellow American professionals and several British players close behind. Johnny Farrell Horace Smith and Archie Compston among those advancing, while many others failed to qualify as the field was narrowed. Oregon and Portland area qualifiers also noted with Johnny Robbins posting a 146 to medal in the Oregon state golf championship qualifying.

Carnoustie Scoulana Carnoustians Johnny Farrell Horjton Smith Archie Compston Joro Reginald Whitcombe W. T. Davies Hett Jonny Ne Paolo Tom Matatire Arthur Etraud Joshue Crane Smiths Iarrell Tony Manera Gene Sargren Joe Tarnest Joe Kirkwood Willie Hunter Tommy Armour Thare Ning Nyder Canper Jolley Marty Warden Dame Traid Alex Wert Tour Indiy Jose Jurada Tomasco Gonla Marco Ultuvio Hertor Freecerry Portland Ore Johnny Robbins Multnomah Tobe Hins John Marshall Frank Dalp Rudie Wilhelm Wilhelm Dope C. F. Swigert, Jr Misa Florence Sellers Max Sellers B. EB. Eye A. E, Otis Eva

Pittman Studies Silver Situation In Shanghai Conference

Shanghai, June 2. Senator Key Pittman of Nevada plans to open conferences tomorrow with Chinese commercial and political leaders on the silver situation. He will meet Chiang Kai-shek, T. V. Soong, H. J. Kung, C. T. Wang, and business leaders to discuss the issue.

Shanghai Key Pittman Nevede Chiang Kei-Shak T. V. Soong WH. J. Kung C. T. Wang

Rodeo at Wolf Creek Arena Promises New Wild Stunts

A Sunday afternoon rodeo at Wolf Creek Arena features a fresh act wild mare wildbat amid other stunts such as wild horse roping and bucking. Don Holt and Ray Maverity organize the card with riders including Lutus Ingersoll Alvin Gordon Mal O Mara Carl Zumwalt and more as crowds anticipate the show around 1 30 p m.

Rodda Wolf Cragk Shadus Wite Raven Jimmy Galen Holenk Fulks Tiny Don Holt Ray Maverity Galen Lutus Ingersoll Alvin Gordon Mal O'Mara Carl Zumwalt

Flynn Boys Show Fluency in New Orleans Boxers at Garden

Irish Eddie Flynn and his brother Dennis, both New Orleans fighters, star in a Madison Square Garden display. Eddie dominates with left hands and aims for Olympic welterweight glory in 1942 while remaining a janitor and Loyola student. Dennis shares the ring as a rising welterweight contender. Two Boston boxers and four New York amateurs join the United States seven man squad for the international team matches.

Howard J. Nem New York Eddie Flynn New Orleans Tors Eddie Knights of Columbus Ball Crescent City Loyola, University Dennis Canal Street Loyola Uwddie Arather Dennis Ant Madison Square Garden Cesare Tdesio Milan United States Midian Flynn Doi Wynn Boston

Polonaise Wins Fashion Stakes at Belmont by Polonaise

Polonaise defeats Parry to win the Fashion Stakes at Belmont Park, with Parry finishing second and Pintail third. Beacon Hill wins a jump race at Belmont, while Pittaburgher takes the Jackson Purse at Washington Park in a Kentucky Derby tuneup.

Orlo Roumetson New York Greentree Stable Parry W. R. Coe Belmont Park Pary Whitney C. Whitney Beacon Hill Washington Park T. BE Mueller Pittaburgher Sweep All Pittsburrer Sunny Lausis Ume

Absardka Forest 3 To Be Kept Intact

An unclear text fragment discusses Absaraha forest actions and a plan involving Absardka and Gallatin national forests. It mentions foresters, a proposed reallocation of land, and references to Yellowstone Valley watershed and related authorities. The readable content is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or outcomes.

Absardka Forest Tiwenen Absaraha Audi Inter Piohustin Oeder Feane

Kelley 5 Blo Chief of National Growers

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