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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1929

Page

5

Historical Library Advisory Commission to Meet June 15

David Hilger librarian at the State Historical Library and a member of the advisory commission for erection of the proposed State Historical Library calls a meeting at 10 a m June 16 in the library rooms to decide actions on the sale of library building bonds that failed to receive bids May 20 The advisory panel includes A L Stone Ditton B Fower Helena J M Brown Missoula W A Hedges Lewis Iown and Hilger

David Hilger State Historicalbrary Advisory Commission Hilger A. L. Stone Ditton B. Fower Helena J. M- Brown Migeoula W. A. Hedges Lewis Iown Mr. Hilger

Two Fishermen Fined for License Violations in Montana

R J Crawford of Melrose and Aaron Sameon of Dover each paid 25 fines after pleading guilty to flaking without licenses. Reports to the state game warden say Crawford appeared in justice court in Butte and Samson in Stanford.

R. J. Crawford Melrose Aaron Sameon Dover Crawford Justice Court Butte Samson Stanford

Graduates 10 Hold Class Day Program at Shrine Temple

Helena High School seniors present a class day program at the Shrine Temple with blue and gold colors and the motto Carpe Diem. Principal Albert J. Roberts invites all Helena residents to attend as officers Richard Burns Alice Kaufman Ardis Allen Leo Schneider lead the event. Commencement exercises are set for tomorrow evening at the Shrine Temple.

Helena High School Shrine Temple Albert J. Roberts Heleon Richard Burns Alice Kaufman Ardis Allen Leo Schneider Shring Temple Richard Burng Norman Walker Y Ssues Robertais

Heavy rains boost Montana crops across most counties

Montana crop prospects improved after a week of moisture through June 1. Most counties report excellent conditions with over one inch of rain in 11 of 34 counties and heavy totals in Fallon, Granite, and others. Frost damage minimal. irrigation alfalfa and beets underway. haying delayed. livestock gains on good pasture. lambing and shearing begun. wool quality near average.

Montana Department of Agriculture Montana Extension Service Lake Missoula Ravalli Department Fallon Granite Blaine Custer Daniels Dawson Hill Judith Basin Prairie Richland Stillwater Lewis and Clark Danish Pondera Chouteau Rawall

Hoover Oil Law Committee Members Named

Tulse Okla June 4 A.Jogel committee to advise the American Petroleum Institute general committee was announced by FR Rh Reeser president of the institute The nominees include C B Ames Mid Continent Petroleum Tulsa T C Denton Texas Houston Minas J Baker Humble Oil Co Paul H Gregg Union Oil Co of California Son Ange John H Crenshan Barnsdall Oil Los Angeles Faliz K Smith Standard Oil of California San Francisco

Tulse Okla American Petroleum Institute Hoover Colorado Springs Conn Rh. Reeser Institute Thorp C. B. Ames the Texas Company New York T. C. Denton Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Tulsa Minas J. Baker Humble Oil and Ratining Company Houston, Tex Paul H Gregg Union Oil Company of California Son Angelea John H. Cren~han Barnsdall Oil Company of California Los Angelen Faliz K. Smith Standard Oil Company of California San Francisco

Suspected Robberies Highlight Police Court Session

In a police court session, Jim London faced charges for copper theft at Barnett Iron Works and was sent for county jail. Others included Charles Daro for beating and a 95 bill, three drunken defendants given fines or suspended sentences, and vagabond Ranie Laviere transferred for burglary investigation. The Tomacheck soft drink parlor was robbed of two slot machines and thousands of cigars by a burglar. Laviere found with 8% nickel and 14 quarters.

Jim London Barnett Iron Works Jrail Charles Daro Houlder Sherif Knight Pave Thoman Jock Forester Andy Hawkins Thomas Nisgoula Harolf Belgarde Martin Valmer George Fritz Paul Masset Ranie Laviere Winston Townsend Tomacheck Laviere

Damage cases settled. trials adjourned for June term

In district court William John versus Grant B Christan was continued and the jury dismissed until 10 am June 6. Jane Devan versus Brows Brothers Lumber Company for 15000 damages was settled with dismissal. Mike Touhy versus Sheriff Clyde Burgess set for June 6 and John T Baker, former city treasurer, charged with embezzlement, set for June 10.

William John Grant B. Christan Jane Devan Agai Mike Touhy Cylde Burgess John T. Baker

Four Montana Firms File Articles of Incorporation

Four Montana firms with capital totaling a quarter of a million dollars filed articles yesterday in Helena. New firms are based in Missoula Billings Hamilton and Lewistown. Also filed were the Marcum Will Minga company of Missoula capital 75000 Norris Creameries of Billings Morton and Ross Commission in Hamilton and Monarch Realty at Lewistown with 75000. Directors and officers named include A E Cole John Cole Clara H Miller G A Norris L E Norris R D James Sam L Morton Sam M Ross Mary F Morton Pearl M Roas Francisca O Sullivan Kathi Laux Philipp Laux.

Montana Missoula Billings Hamilton Sewiatown Marcum Will Minga Company Canital A. E. Cole John Cole Clara H. Miller Norris Creameries G. A. Norris L. E. Norris R. D. James Laurel Morton and Ross Commission Company Sam L. Morton Sam M. Ross Mary F.morton Pearl M. Roas Francisca O'Sullivan Kathi Laux Philipp Laux Monarch Realty Company Lewiatown

Roads praised after inspection in Lincoln country tour

County Commissioners Cooney Pickett and Sillers toured Lincoln Stempla and Fletcher country to inspect roads and bridges. They reported highways in good condition and progress on the Witborn bridge with rock abutments and heavy timber framing. They will repair culverts as needed to achieve excellent roads. They noted Joseph Hooper’s illness and Portland treatment. Lincoln gears up for the Fourth of July with a new two story log hotel of 22 rooms under construction for guests.

Cooney, Pickett and Sillers Lincoln Stempla Fletcher Witborn Joseph Hooper Lincoln District Portland

Harmonica Band Concert Planned at Unitarian Church

After citizens urged a concert, A I Reeves of the Deaconess School Harmonica band will perform next Saturday evening at 815 at the Unitarian church in Helena. The 30 member group will present varied numbers with many players also on strings and all singing. Ticket holders and others may attend.

Helena A. I. Reeves Deaconess Unitarian Church Reeves Daddy” Reeves S.C. Gilpatrick E. L. Flaherty G. O. Freeman Lewis Penwell Ollie Connor R. O. Kaufman George Joyce M. E. Gatee T. B. Weir Ray Church F. A Howard G. L. Bryant J. R. Wine H. F. Kaller W. A. Hawkins Hugh R. Adair C. A. Nyman A. E. Carpenter J. Erickson L. L. Callaway A. J. Gaten J. A. Matthews A. H. Angallman Elizabeth Ireland J. W. Crosby M. E. Williams GB. Porter LC. Young Lee Dennis Percy Witmer S. V. Stewart W. M. Nichols A. K. Prescott BE. Wiley C. A. Streedbeck Dan Boyle William Butler A. J Lochrie E. A. Phillips J. B. Clements C. A. Rasmusson E. K. Bowman R. H. Hill T. O. Hammond T. M. Hampton L. B. Tipling YL. HL Miracle BE. J. Murphy George Padbury A. L Smith A. M. Holter J. M. Boardman J. S. M. Neill J. E. Botter W. A. Tatem Henry Lichen E. G. Toomey F. H. Johnson Frank Bogart C. H

Plans Complete for Hop Across Sea From Sweden

Stockholm June 4. Plans are set for a Swedish trans Atlantic air dash to the United States via Iceland and Greenland. Capt Albin Ahernberg, Lieut Axel Floden, and Robert Ljunglund chart a Viking trail by air. They aim to time a nira plane run with favorable weather. The Junkers craft mirrors the Bremen’s first westward flight.

Stockholm Sweden Plaon United States Iceiin Greenland Albin Ahernberg Agistor Axel Floden Resarva Robert Ljunglund

Europa's Captain Named For New North German Lloyd Liner

Captain Nickolaus Johnson, longtime master of the S. S. Columbus, is appointed commander of the North German Lloyd line and will take charge of the new S. S. Europa, destined to be among the world’s largest liners once in service.

Nickolaus Johnson Lloyd Line Europa

Former team owner Frazee dies at 48 in New York

Harry M L Frazee theatrical magnate and former Boston Red Sox owner died at his Park Avenue home. Mayor James J Walker, a friend, was by his bedside. Born in Peoria Illinois, he started as a theatrical agent at 16 and launched his first road production in 1902. He financed the Cort theater in Chicago and the Longacre in New York. He produced shows including Madam Sherry and No No Nanette. He led the Red Sox from 1916 to 1923.

New York Harry ML Frazee Boston Red Sox Park Avenue James J. Walker Mr. Frazee Peoriz Franzee Uncle Josh Perkins Cort Theater Chicago Longacre Madam Sherry Nanette Yentte

Convict Shot During Escaped Brick Plant Break

A break for freedom at the Junction City brick plant of Ohio penitentiary left one convict shot and seriously wounded and three others escaping. The wounded man is Stanley Starr, 20, of Cuyahose County, shot in the lips and abdomen. The fugitives fled into nearby woods as deputies pursued them.

Columbus Junction City Ohio Penitentiary Prigover Stanley Starr Cuyahose County Starr

St Marys School to Present Evening Play

Cloning exercises at St Marys School in the Seventh ward begin at oclock this evening in the school hall. Five students graduate Patrick Millar Mario McGowan Mary Bresnan Irene Everett and Freudie Purcell. Class colors green and gold. Rev P P Marnans will present diplomas and Rev P FL McVeigh will deliver the graduate address. Students sing the welcome song then the musical fairy play Midsummer Five with a large cast led by Dorothy Grace Richardson and Maria McGowan. The two scenes show a night wood and the fairy queen court with songs violin solos and piano pieces to conclude.

St. Mary's School Seventh Ward Patrick Millar Mario McGowan Mary Bresnan Irene Everett Freudie Purcell P. P. Marnans P. FL McVeigh Will Bel Dorothy Grace Richardson Queen of the Fairies D. Vaenderwaal Will-o’-the-Wispa J. Schmitz C. Hicks G. Keyes S. Tomcheck D. Tomeheck J. Purcell F. Schneider B. Zimmerman Sara A. Smith F. X. Schnelder Bean Batty Brown Charlotte Schneider Helen Weegenman

Moran and Stafford plan for blank farm storage units

George Moran the new head of the grain grading and marketing division of the state department of agriculture arrived yesterday and conferred with A. H. Stafford commissioner of agriculture. They worked on an arrangement for blank farms to be used in accounting for storage of grain on farms. Moran will stay for several days.

George Moran State Department of Agriculture A. H. Stafford Moran

Chinese tailor arrestee pleads to narcotics charge in Helena bail set

Wong Cue of Butte, accused of possessing narcotics to use in defiance of the law with a grip containing cocaine and morphine valued up to thirty thousand dollars, was arraigned in Judge Yoormat's court and posted 1500 bail through D Sing and Mrs Wong Tse. A hearing date was fixed for plea with Attorney Edmond Toomey appointed.

Wong Cue Butte Helena Yoormat Cue Burgess Firiberty D. Sing Wong Tse Poorman Edmond Toomey

Pretty bathrobes color the bathroom this spring

A reader suggests bright flowering paper and shellacked waterproof paneling to transform an old bathroom. By matching paper background to woodwork, the room gains a fresh look without a full renovation.

Crisp Rolls Reheated For Fresh Crisp Texture

Crisp rolls or biscuits become crisper and better textured when reheated briefly. Dip them under warm water, then place the pan in a very hot oven for a short time to restore freshness.

Governor Erickson Welcomes Delegates at Glacier Meeting

Governor J B Erickson will deliver the welcome address at the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners annual convention at Glacier National Park from August 27 for four days. Delegates from across the United States, Canada, and Hawaii are expected. The Montana commission, led by Lee Dennis, calls the event a major advertising opportunity and plans an attractive program with railroad and utility company visits and trips to Waterton Lakes, Kalispell, and park sites.

J. B. Erickson National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners Glacier National Park Montane Board of Railway Commissioners Canada Hawaii Lee Dennis Montana Commission Desaria Great Northern Waterton Lakes Park Kalispell Plana Utilities Commission Dennis

Helena girl wins first in Fort Benton declamation contest

Miss Eunice Lingquist of Helens presented the poem Montana and won first prize in a Fort Benton declamation contest attended by seventy nine speakers. Lingquist, a graduate of Intermountain Union College, teaches at Benchland.

Montana

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