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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1930

Page

7

Secretary Prevents $200 Scam in Los Angeles

A Wallace secretary stopped a telegraph scam that tried to wire $200 to a Los Angeles hotel in the name of Mr Callahan. The message used a bogus story about a lost purse and required an urgent transfer. The secretary verified Callahan’s details and halted payment after a misleading reply questioned the caller’s identity.

Mignonla Donat A. Gallahan Walinca Beng Los Angales Hern Toiroad Callahan Tolaba State Chamber of Comiméres California Los Angeles Wallace Wood Aly Offica

Wild Horses Fetch Record Prices at Cascade County Sale

In Cascade County Malta June 3 a roundup of abandoned untamed horses at the old Trumney ranch sold for an average of 8.26 per hand. Of 107 offers, 59 were reclaimed by owners leaving 48 horses sold to county purchases. Proceeds totaled 287.50 with top price 19. The county plans more rounds under Walter H Taylor who led the sale and will conduct another sale later.

Malta Cascada County Trumney Ranch Cascade County Board of Commissioners Walter H Taylor Henry Backsten Taylor

Moisture Conditions Report for Western Montana District

Reports from western Montana indicate generally good moisture. Bitter Root valley ranchers seek rain to wet crops, while Flathead and Blackfeet valleys are rated excellent for moisture. Weekend rainfall adjusted as Cogur d A leus district received downpour. Missoula saw light rain but Bitterroot may have soaked last night.

Missoula Tuna Montana Bitter Root Flathead Blackfoot Noot

Many Students to Take Summer Work

Chinook June 3 Over 40 Avi dente are coralied In summer prot est work In the Smith Hughes department at Chinook for Ox Bum mar. A gurmimary of these projecta shows that the largest number of boys elected to carry a wheat praj eel. There are nlno boys taking wheat, raising & jolnt of 106 weras. The next largest group in raising beef cattle where lary hoys start ed out with 41 rows or calves. Other hoys are raising fin, barley, beans, potatoes, farden, hogs, sheep and chickens. These summer projects not only keep the boy interested In farming, but format excellent dain for class pom work.

Drivers Have Novel Way Of Making Time

Winnett, Jie 3, Kid Rameey and Lester Duke of Ollmont made a fast trip from Ollmont to the Cat Creek oil field on Decoration day. They left at midnight May 29 in a Chrysler 75 and a new White 5 truck, the same routine on return, with the truck driver Bailing sleep while the Chrysler overtook and loaded a heavy dollar on the truck at noon on May 30, then returned to Ollmont repeating the night schedule.

Wleep Chrysler Cat Grek Field Oumont

White Sulphur Springs Social Notes and Death Verdict

White Sulphur Springs social news highlights visits and gatherings as Dr Fouts moves to Broadus and locals attend meetings, dinners, and bridge events. The piece also reports a coroner verdict of suicide in Red Lodge involving Edith Randall and fiancé Harry Alden after a car quarrel.

Surcink Aillings Coraart Red Lodge Edith Randal Bre. Randall Harry J. Alden Aldan

Chicago Markets Potatoes and Poultry Report

Chicago market notes show slow trading for potatoes with round whiten and Southern sacks listing prices from 3.05 to 4.00 for Triumphs No 1 and 2. Receipts include 24 018 cwt for Futter Receipts and 320 for Creamery extras with varying rates. Poultry, alive, unsettled with fowls 18 to 21 cents and broilers 26 to 30 cents. roosters 13 to 18 cents and spring ducks 20 to 29 cents. overall market activity mixed.

Chicago UPI UBDA Wincensin Southern Mian Hutter Kane Futter Nassateady

Survey of Fruit Situation Tour to Montana Belts

Mipaoula Juma P H McCau sey supervisor of transport for Northern Pacific arrives in Missoula on Thursday to survey demand for handling the northwestern fruit crop. He plans to spend several days visiting fruit belts of western Montana while shaping plans to handle the season’s harvest.

Mipaoula Juma P. H. McCausey Northern Pacific Oystem Misaoa McCauley St. Paul Montana

Townsend News notes local visits and events

Townsend reports visits to Bozeman and Helena, a Montana State student abroad, and plans for park openings. Firemen’s picnic at Olson picnic grounds drew crowds as funeral services for George McFadden occurred in Helena. Local weddings, dancing pavilion crowds, and community meetings highlighted a busy week.

George McFaddan St. John’s Hospital Helens St. John's Episcopal Church Jonda Cantorvilla Grace Lynch Broadwater High School Zales Ang Yon Manhinttan H. C. Good Elda Jhea Baen Torn Rey Glehwood John E Connors Helena Mero Walter Knudson Tone Maria Lindsay Mont Knudson Bryan Wilson Atherton Mant Itm Mra Lilly Moffatt Af Lloyd Haherle Townsend Tnal Steterle Henderson Minn Chester Ramapeck Columbia, Mont K. M. Wamapeck Bert Stransky Rimini Townand Meat Company G. A. Reed Vm Helens Mins Lafe Carver Fort Benton Ll. C. Carver Bob Hansen F. D. Hooks C. BD Fatrenfid Fairfax McGarth T. N. Averill F. Ts. Holloway Ilelena Dorothy Averill Mina Dorothy Wan Ray Ward Townagnd David J. Whaley Bremerton Hia Coustos C. J. Falre Child J. C. Whaley The Waller Grorge F. Hall Judge Galen AL Ornay John Brown Fred Dehmitz Judee Galen Mr. Brown Galen Broadwater County

Loyal dog guards dead friend along Montana road

Polson June 3 A reporter describes the loyalty of a stray dog as it guards the body of its dead companion beside the road near St Ignatius Polson Bindway. The dog remains at the scene despite hunger, dragging the carcass once and warding off a girl offering food, continuing its vigil for hours.

Xutola

Lewistown Moves to Cut Water Rights for Violators

Lewistown council meeting discusses banning water rights for residents who ignore irrigation hours. City engineer Joe Schmidt cites dangerously low supply in past two weeks and urges strict enforcement. Officials warn violators will be deprived of water. irrigation hours set 6 to 9 AM and 4 to 10 AM.

Tarlatown Dis Coucil Lewistown Rendette Joe Schmidt Italy Ongiasar Ats Koriavaly

Women Wrestle on Gard at Mild in Miles City

In Miles City on Friday evening, a boxing style card featured women wrestling. Betsy Husay defended her title against Nellie McFadden of Baker in a close, 16 minute bout before House and Rogers drew a weak result. The crowd demanded a decision after multiple interruptions and a post bout dance followed as officials cleared the arena. The report notes unruly exchanges and rabbit punches despite referee warnings. Tennis fashion notes accompany the sports write up, highlighting new skirt styles for players.

Miles City Jung Mildred Renins of Sport Aventa Betty Husay Nellie McFadden Baker Wara House Nick Hotsonaros

Recovery of Emm 5 Now Assured

June 1 Butte reports ex Mayor P. Nevin hospitalized at Lutheran Cocconom hospital in Chicago is showing better signs. A telegram from George Nevin at the bedside says Charley’s condition varies but recovery is almost certain and he will return home to Butte soon as he can travel.

Atle P. Nevin Lutheran Cocconom Hospital Chicago George Nevin Charley Mia Ile Butte Asan

Havre College to Close for Summer Break

Havre Montana June 3. Final exams at Northern Montana school will be held June 11 to 14. College will close for the summer rooms June 13 and reopen for the second year September 23. Registration begins September 24 with classes starting the next day. President G H Vande Bogert notes several students in 1930 term junior year.

Havre Azamina Jowa

Walker Resigns Bold Falls Health Chief Post

Great Falls June 3 Dr Thomas F Walker county and city health officer who for more than five years has led local health work tendered his resignation to the board of health to take effect Aug 1 and enter private practice His work reduced diphtheria and other disease in schools and included a Ninety wide scarlet fever survey with Dick tests to gauge immunity He plans further college study this summer and interviews with scholars are noted

Great Falls Thomas F. Walker Board of Health Walker

Damage suit starts over O'Seat in Great Falls

The Montana flour mill coalled suit of Sidney A Alexander against Montana Flour Mills Co. opened in Great Falls before Judge W H Meigs with boy witnesses and jury. The $20,763 coinage action stems from the death of 10 year old Sidney Platotic in May 1928 after a fall from an endless belt elevator in the plant packing room. Defense says Alexander boy trespassed and other riders were barred from recovery. Counsel for both sides are listed.

Great Falls Sidney A. Alexander Montana Flour Mille Company W. H. Meigs Sidney Montana Flour Mila Company Hare Alexander Jchildren Ray Covery Clift & Glover Cooper, Mephenson & Hoover Molumby

Horse Named Ames Injured After Bridge Accident

On June 3 J. W. Amen, at the W. B. Sande ranch north of Chinook, suffered a gun accident while guiding four horses across a high bridge. The horse fell into the water after crowding, hanging by harness. Amen cut the straps and swam to shore, though injured.

Chinook J. W. Amen W. B. Sande

Logans Logans Hawkes and Schultz Host Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. William Hawkes and Mrs. Cramer Schultz honored Miss Dorothy Berber, a June bride, with a bridge luncheon at Mrs. Hawken’s home. Guests included Mrs. Lyla Middleton and many Logan residents. Several bridge games and prizes marked the social afternoon.

Dorothy Boyler P. Leng R. H. Johnston Mim Devier and Bira J. A. McQuiliam

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