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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
8
A Russian delegation visiting Great Falls aims to foster world understanding and cooperation. They stress the need to learn American farming methods and technology, acknowledge Russia’s lower wheat production, and emphasize education to apply new agricultural methods back home.
S. H. C. Building in Great Falls marks the official opening of IHs new south central Montana branch headquarters at Fifth Avenue South and Second Street, a three story brick structure with 72,000 square feet of floor space. The plant will serve north central Montana offering machines, parts, power farm equipment and motor trucks from three quarters to seven tons.
Billings June 3 One person suffered critical injuries and an automobile was wrecked in a collision. Alleea KennedyBillings high school student was hurled from the car and injured. Mina Kennedy rode with Mrs D J Beaydetta in another car that collided with Robert Martens vehicle. a wheel was knocked off and the Martens car was badly wrecked and towed to a garage.
Conductor J. D. Hartley of the Rexford Troy line lost a foot when the engine backed into the car as he fixed an air hose during a switching at Abby before noon Sunday. He suffered a severed right foot and a broken left ankle, was taken to Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, and is resting. Hartley, a long service GN veteran, previously represented Kalispell on the city council in 1919 1920.
Great Falls will host six days of racing at the western Montana fair grounds in August as part of a new state circuit. The schedule follows a new Montana racing law passed by the state legislature, championed by Sid Wills. The exact dates depend on arrangements with county commissioners and the Winnipeg firm handling Montana meetings. The fair board also awarded an $8,080 contract for new barns to Grover C. Gorauch, with capacity for 200 to 300 horses.
The first in a series of women's vacation camps opened yesterday at Forsyth, Montana, to run four days. Miss Blanch T. Lee, state home demonstration leader, says the camps aim to give rural women a brief summer vacation and to strengthen home demonstration work. Upcoming sites and dates include Fillings June 6 Lewistown June 8 Conrad June 10 Camp Tuffit June 12 14 Glasgow June 16 19 Helena June 21 Stanford July 8 Havre July 11 Brush Lake July 14 17 Sidney July 19 Epeechee Park south of Haker July 25 27.
A sighting on Saturday cracked insulators along two miles of the Conrad to Walter power line, cutting service to Walter for over 12 hours. Firemen and Montana Power crews worked to restore power, aided by a plane piloted by Earl T. Vance with A. Ashworth to deploy four more insulators. Service was back by 5:30 p.m. after rapid airlifted repairs.
Fifty two head of registered Holstein cattle sold at the North Central Montana livestock sale in Great Falls. The total reached 6852 dollars, averaging 132 dollars per head, with calves commanding high prices and older cows proving solid value. Cattle went to buyers across north central Montana including Chinook and Helena, with many sold to local dairies and nearby farms.
Missoula reports the annual air patrol over western Montana and northern Idaho will begin June 21. Two planes from the Manner Fling Service in Spokane will search skies of district No. 1 with Howard R. Flint leading as fire chief and first observer for his fifth year. BE Jost, a State University forestry student, will be observer for his third season.
In Butte 60-year-old Frank Allrose, after spending $20 at a soft drink establishment, asked for another drink and was punched in the jaw by a young bartender. Assistant Chief James Larkin says the bartender, identified as E A Osgood, was booked on a disturbance charge and posted $25 bond for police court. Allrose, unable to pay more, remained in city jail as the complaining witness.
Motorists describe North Dakota floods spreading to Marmarth and surrounding roads. A Dakota party traveling from Aberdeen to Miles City faced bridge delays and vehicle stranding as waters rose near gas stations. Aberlee party abandoned their car three miles east of Mizpah and were helped by a passing tourist vehicle.
Harlowton June 2 Under the citys direction J 5 Border has completed planting over 200 trees on boulevards. Many trees from last years plantings were replaced from Valley City nursery. Eight thousand more trees have been set in Wheatland County park including elm ash cottonwood and box elder.
Butte issued one marriage license on June 1 as clerks worked late across towns. Billings saw 11 couples register for permanent unions with six more on cards. Billings also fielded calls from nearby residents asking to stay open for couples after work. Missoula noted June began with brisk marriage permit activity. Other towns reported two to five licenses as clerks faced heavy workloads.
Anaconda residents report Mamie the tame duck, used as a model in local art classes, is missing. Suspected sightings place the duck near Warm Springs Creek or Washoe Park while Katherine Goodrich, art supervisor, urges return to 722 Hickory so students can resume their drawings.
Kalispell June 1 Opening of the tourist season at Lake Konar coincides with the fishing season and the Motor Inn packed with campers. Fred Foster and wife run the popular resort with full cabins and boats rented. Most guests reported good catches and plans for summer reservations.
The seventh straight daily holdup and the eighth in nine days occurred at C. H. Snider drug store, 1227 Fifth Avenue North, at 9 45 p m Sunday. Two men entered, asked for an art title, and a gun was shown as one rifled the cash register of about $85. They warned the proprietor to stay behind the partition before fleeing. Mr Snider provided a detailed description to police and the sheriff.
Harlan Stewart 24, formerly Miles City and nephew of A. E. Harmond of the Northern Pacific, died at 6:10 am Saturday when the speeder he operated was struck by a freight train near Hysham en route for breakfast. The body was to be taken to a local undertaker.
Ten Butte residents were recovering from injuries suffered Sunday in auto crashes blamed on rain slick roads and glare from headlights. Hospital officials reported none of the injuries were severe, with multiple wrecks occurring around the city.
Butte will launch the season with Columbia Gardens opening Thursday for weekly Children’s Day. E J Nash of the Butte Electric Railway Co says the merry go round and new giant swing will be ready for the opening. Last year over 10 000 Butte children enjoyed the outing at Columbia Gardens.
Polson council opened bids for a new high school to replace the February fire damaged building. Frank Pivall of Libby won with 33,980. Boettcher Hardware will supply heating and plumbing. Walford & Co of Missoula handles electrical equipment. A June 7 special election seeks a 20 mill levy for transport and construction. The insurance on the old building was 29,350. more funds are needed. Demolition of burned walls has begun. completion target is early September.
Victor Rydeen, Dagmar farmer, cited for contempt after defying a court order ejecting him from his farm won at sheriff sale. Judge Wurley of Glasgow found him guilty and he served five days in jail and paid a $55 fine. He had returned to farm after losing the property and resuming activity despite the ejectment order.
In Butte on June 3 a man claimed a four inch extension bottle delivered a hard blow to Jack Johnson at Silver Lake hotel. He was treated at Murray hospital for lacerations and bruises after an early marching fight with companions. The injured party described the hit as smarter than any previous strike by Johnson.
J F Kavanagh owner of the Shelby Promoter took over the Hill County Democrat of Havre on June 1 from the G Bishop estate after Clinton G Bishop's death. The paper will be renamed Hill County Journal. It will be tested for eight weeks with new equipment to be installed soon.
Missoula reports new buses for stage runs between Missoula and Polson and Missoula and Hamilton. United Transit, operating Missoula Polson, affiliates with Intermountain Transportation of Anaconda. A 2 passenger bus starts Missoula to Polson today with another to follow by July 1. The consolidated line will be United Transit Missoula Polson but run by Intermountain between Butte Anaconda and Butte Dillon.
In Billings on June 3, three girls aged 13 to 15 finished high school with honors. Mona Houck led the trio on the honor roll, Dolores Haag earned high honors, and Jacqueline Johnston completed with top third grades. Mass Johnston amassed 22 credits, six from a local business school, and may join the Quill and Scroll journalism honorary.
The Miles City subway committee at the Commercial club reiterated plans for an underground passage at East Main street and the Northern Pacific crossing. The city has ordered the railroad to build it and will await a formal cost estimate from the city engineer. Mayor Smith and Engineer Hai spoke for the committee as the council set June 10 for further details and planned an educational campaign to dispel rumors.
O M Stucker head organizer for the Farmers Union in northeastern Montana reports strong success organizing farmers. He has installed locals in McElroy Comertown Dooley Homestead Raymond Dagmar Reserve Two Tree Wolf Creek and Redstone in Sheridan county with about 400 paid up members. Similar gains are reported in Daniels and Roosevelt counties where field men are directing work.
The Koppe Jewelry company, a major Billings store, reported theft of rings watches and other jewelry valued about $1000. Police said the robbers gained access via the front transom, with the incident occurring on June 3 as reported by AP.
Montana launderymen plan their annual convention in Missoula on June 21 and 22 with Glen Fabrick of Medford Oregon among speakers. Montana Laundry Owners' association officers include State Senator Robert Pauline president George Dahler secretary and Guy Davidson treasurer. Lodges of the Croatian Brotherhood held their state meeting in Butte with 40 delegates. state officers Slako Kolefat president Gus Tus treasurer Tom Tanic financial secretary and S Serar recording secretary named.
Great Falls Montana June 3 AP 55 children from St Thomas Orphans home with four supervisors died on a mound during a severe Saturday storm while five of eight cars sent to return them from a picnic crashed in ditches. They were unharmed upon returning home and received care. A grove of cottonwoods offered shelter but lightning and strong wind made the caretakers keep the youngsters outdoors. The storm also toppled circus tents and damaged two airplanes at a flying field.
Great Falls June 3 AP contract for the Spencer memorial addition to the Montana Deaconess hospital was set this morning to Barthson Ness of Seattle for 588000. The work is financed by a bequest left the institution by one of the state's pioneer residents.
Two 15 year old boys were arrested on the roof of the Sewell Hardware company store in Butte after cutting a hole in the roof and preparing to enter the building. Police said the youths were detained and turned over to a probation officer.
About 50 Montana Retail Merchants representatives attended the first session of a two day meeting in Billings with another 50 delegates expected this afternoon F B Conley president of the Billings Commercial club welcomed the visitors H J Faust former president of the association spoke O L Brackman Helena president gave an address and talks by J H De Wild St Paul and O F Cate Oregon secretary capped the day with plans for the annual banquet tonight.
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