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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1938

Page

11

Farm Bureau conference to be held in Yellowstone Park

Regional conference of the American Farm Bureau federation is planned in Yellowstone Park focusing on irrigation and reclamation. President Mary Towne of the Montana Farm Bureau predicts speakers including Senator James Pope, George Farrell, John Page, and B D Flaherty. Delegates from western states gather with AFBF women speakers and allied groups, aiming to advance state bureau organization.

Bozeman Ion Reclamation American Farm Bureau Federation Yellowstone Park Jece Mary Towne Montana Farm Wurexu Smonghe James P. Pope Tdahay George E. Farrell Weetena Divishon AAA John C. Page Heresy of Reclamation Warrington McLaughlin Elie Division of Irrigation Los Denaeiment Agricuiires B.D. Flaherty Western Velonst Western Af.b.f Wyman Delegerez Western Intaby Montana Delegeres Arizona Oregon Colorado Colorado Fon. [Fake, Where Lhére Is No Organization of the Farm Purean American Furta Purean Federation

Nine Fires Reported In Ten Days In Region

In the region only nine fires were reported over the past ten days with seven acres burned. Causes included lightning detritus burners campers railway operations and smokers. A careless smoker started a fire in the Nine Mile district of the Lolo forest, confined to under a quarter acre, and a new fire reached an acre on the Kootenai forest. Fire danger remained about the same as earlier in May.

de- Tris Nine Mile Lolo Forest Kootenai

Mines Fellowship Winners Announced at Montana School of Mines

Bulls, June 4. 1988 36th annual commencement exercises announced fellowship and residency appointments for the 1988-1989 school year. Recipients include Leonard J D Jarrard Spokane with a B S in mining engineering, Mac Blackman Boston with a B S in metallurgical engineering, Waldemar P Ruemmler Rolla Mo B S in metallurgy, Raymond W Nelson Great Falls MT geological engineering, Martin D O Shaughnessy Montreal ALS in mining engineering, Frayers Ivis Holderreed Eugene with chemistry degree, and others in mining related fields.

Rolla Missouri Bebral Josh Raymond W. Nelson Great Falla Montane School of Mines Martin D. O'Shaughnessy Montreal Quebec McGill University Frayers l

Superior Girl Sets Typing Record At Local University

Dora Wilkinson, student at Kins man Business university, Typing 113 words a minute in ten minute test. She struck 5,726 letters during the 10 minutes, equating to 944 keys per second or nearly 22 letters per minute. Her feat surpasses the world championship mark of 12 words per minute set by Grace Phelan. Spokane papers ran 3 story about the Rupertor case with her photo.

Tuga Aiss Dora Wilkinson Kinsman Business University At &Nokane Des Grace Phelan Spokane Rupertoralis

Unable to determine a coherent 70 character title from fragmented text

The readable portions describe Poly students receiving prizes and awards for various abilities, with named individuals and institutions referenced in a jumbled, damaged OCR. Details about specific awards, amounts, and participant names are incomplete and partially garbled.

New Bridge Over Underpass Construction Underway

A new bridge over the underpass is in service on the Northern Pacific line. Eastbound traffic will use the bridge while westbound trains reroute around the excavation, with concrete work and protective measures ongoing as crews prepare for further earthwork next week.

Missouri Biethouns Northern Pacific Wwe

Beautification planned for Hamilton highway route

Montana highway commission proposes a Better Looking Highway program for Highway 99 through Hamilton. Project calls for trees shrubs and park attractions with city cooperation and possible street improvements over about one month beginning soon. Local Chamber of Commerce leaders and city council members met with officials to seek official cooperation and funding guidance.

Hamilton Montana H. C. Tilzer Sieo Verl Berggren Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Coun Wales Fineteenther Af Gommerer Molena Taamilton Garden Mey Commission Wo Hh Volinger HL Raymond Dron Ti. Howe John WW. Dowling Charing J. Haney Dirteters Mig D. D. Rochat Geretary Chamber of

Montana Masons Open Sessions in Dillon This Week

Dien June 4 three eyoups of Moeulewa Magony will meet. any session in Dillon this week. The Grand Counsel of Kosal and Select Masters of Mousa hold the 29th annual gathering. The Grand Chapter Arch Masons of Montana and the 49th convocation of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Montana meet Wednesday and Thursday at the Masonic hall.

Dien Eyoups Moeulewa Magony Dillon Grand Counsel Kosal Mousa Annuad Aasenhiy Aton Ayal Arch Masons of Montay Ted Tieaday Jold Stet Grand Commandery Knights Torm Lar Montana Jime & Anto Joseliess Sessing

Upper Musselshell Project Employing 150 Men at Present

Harlowton June 4. Work by the Upper Musselshell project is in full swing with 150 employed on the program, drawn from Wheatland and Meagher counties relief rolls. Relief clients are given first call, genuine cases will soon receive work. Fifteen men from the county are on the Sad Man's basin project in the eastern part of the county, with some on the Klock Aided project.

Harlowton Reemptormeimsey Wheatland Meagher Ginal Klock

Wool clip ships 120000 pounds to markets from Polson

Polson Steen company under manager Al Firhs ships a huge wool clip of about 120000 pounds to markets. The firm ranks as one of the state’s largest sheep operations, highlighting the scale of local wool production in June.

Polson Polson Steen Pompany al Firhs Flac Polson Sheen Company

Smoke Retained But Tugk Upset And Girls

June 4 report from Ikalis details a buggy accident on the Useaway road. Dortine Crawford Lorraine Denton and Helen Turner were riding a buggy that crashed through guard rails, injuring Turner who received treatment, Denton sprained ankle, and another passenger Joan Crieford was hurt. Driver Boles reportedly dropped a cigarette. the vehicle tipped onto its side and the girls were tied up with the crash scene. State patrol planned charges against Boles as investigators continued.

Ikalis Dortine Crawford Lorraine Denton Helen Turner Iit Wright-lloe Bright iWolinig Miss Venton Criief Ugsiway Boles

Anaconda Council Seeks Loan for OL Project

Anaconda city officials approve applying for a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corp to fund a citywide OL project. The council also endorses designating the city attorney to gather required information and execute related actions. The measures were adopted at a recent special meeting.

Anagonda Aetien of Talon Falhongis Eit Niffivisle Effectus Tech IC Helena Weenesday

Rain Needed in Flathead Area Prompts Crops Hope

A rancher from the Clario district, Forberger, reports that rain is necessary to fully mature crops in Charlo and West districts. He notes prospects look better than years of residence but urges a soaking rain to support growth. Mrs Fryberger accompanied Mr Fryberger on the Friday city visit.

Bien Vililey Alt. Forberger Clario Fry Borgar Charlo Fryberger

Woman Refuses to Leave Jail Cell After Arrest

Rutie Hite was jailed after a drunken brawl and scheduled to appear before Police Judge Louis A. Buckles. She refused to leave the iron cot in the jail cell, saying she liked it there as her husband urged her to go. The husband was dismissed after promising to behave.

Rutie Hite Louis A. Buckles Yolten Foshand

Dunn Mounts Campaign For Legislature In Gallatin

Robert J Dunn enters the race for the state legislature with petitions filed in Gallatin County. Opponents include Robert G Lau a former Gallatin County assistant and Mert O Ruogaier of Manhattan Route 1. Dunn a Ballhimore hotel proprietor manager seeks party nominations while rival Pitney runs Democratic prospect J Maminger debates party alignment.

Bozeman County Recorden Robert G. Lau Gallatin County Asgistaj Meter O. Ruogaier Manhattan Pitney Ite Reputtican jMingamer Duin Ballihmre Gallatin Ruesamet Townsend

Grasshopper control campaign gains momentum in Montana

In Montana the 1987 grasshopper fight accelerates as observers report hatch numbers near half expected. Entomologists warn of worse outbreaks along the Worth Nakota line and across multiple counties while noting cooler wet weather may delay peak infestations and reduce total crop damage and costs.

Montana State Collega Montana Mills Worth Nakota Daniels Powder River Dakota She Continental Divide Park Broadwater Ponders Fergus Petroleum Lifatier Blaine Bill Lewis and Clark Cascade Judith Basin Beeverherd Missoula Gale Federal Bureau of Agricutiral Scovenries Shompar Egga Marehod Bireau Baceh

Test well planned for Pendroy area ranch, Choteau region

Equipment is being assembled for the first deep test well in Pendroy area. The Gulf States Oil Company has leased about 16,000 acres for exploration, with supervision by Montana contractor Bill Hanlon. Devonian formation targets lie around 5,600 feet, with potential oil indications in nearby wells but no discovery yet.

Choteau Jaune 4 Pendray George Coffey E. B. Emrick Conrad Gulf States Bill Hanlon Montana Argueta Cut Bank Colley Madison Earvay Helland Mogearen Tenvar

New Gravity Line To Lewistown Will Be Laid in Mall

A new gravity pipeline to Lewistown was launched with work on a six mile route along Spring Creek. City engineer Joe Schmitt oversees construction amid weather delays and a cleared route. Project aims to replace hazardous supply lines and complete by early May.

Lewistown Ditenth Suse City Joe Schmitt Upper Spring Creek

Membership in Bar Men's Union Leads to Fines

Havre reports in police court James Gorin les Frank Grenier and Mutt Johnson were fined 10 each on assault and battery charges. The men were accused of going to the Shanty beer parley and dragging Red Jack Larson, a bartender, from behind the coupoier while chanting about alleged nonmembership in the bartenders union.

Havre James Gorinles Frank Grenier Mutt" Johnson Aresault Red Jack Larson Couoier Bartenders’ Union

Pair Accused Of Stealing 4000 Pounds Of Wool

Wilkes Prinidin Hogan and Louis Jette, both from Nine Mile, were arraigned in district court on theft charges. They allegedly stole about 4000 pounds of wool from Fred Thisted’s ranch near the Nine Mile district. Officers recovered part of the loot. Hogan’s share was hidden in a shaving kit and Jette’s along the river bank. The pair admitted involvement and were remanded to sheriff custody.

Missoula Ine Arset Court Wilkes Prinidin Hogan Louis Dtetle Nine Mile Cefork Jarerur Hingan Jette Learly Fred Thissed Te yNing Mie Albert Resancen James Rk. Tnoapson Kawaiteir George Puokovats Clark Davis Alfred Kuerhamps French- Town Etre Onehiown MacLean Jelie Leo Frad Thisted Butte Hogan Chery Butle Polion

Hinsdale Man Thrown Through Windshield In Crash

Hinsdale resident June Lowell Costin was injured when his car struck a concrete culvert after a tire blew out between Hinsdale and Glasgow. Driver Vernon Parson, a Glasgow carpenter, lost control as the trailer carrying a cement load overturned. Costin suffered deep facial and throat cuts where his head smashed through the windshield. he is recovering.

Hinsdale Lowell Costin Here Glasgow Vernon Parson Costitt

Ideal Skiing On Logan Pass In Glacier Park Area

Eight local skiers and three friends spent the past week skiing Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. Sheller house at the summit is buried except for a small opening. Park highway crews have the road open to within a mile of the pass and expect full clearance by week’s end. Ideal skiing conditions were noted with deep snow depths reported from 15 to 40 feet at the top.

Fran Wallace Idal Logan Pass Glacier Park Park Bum eTarasee

Old Landmark Must Go at Kalispell

Old Kalispell Mercantile Company food and storage sheds on Segond Avenue near Third Street will be removed as a fire hazard. Built over 44 years ago, the sheds once housed surveys and vehicles used in transporting passengers and freight between Kalispell, Polson, and other points by rail. Harry J. Keith, manager, cooperates in demolishing the landmark structures to remove the menace.

Kailapel Wice Ko Lehlinger Kalispell Mercantile Company Segond Avenue Sirnet Severnnd Fishtonad Stege Worrhcos Jak

Oiling Project Progress In Deer Lodge

Teer Lodge June 4 reports progress on the oiling project in Deer Lodge. Decomposed granite gravel is being laid in streets to receive the oil treatment. Work is expected to start in a few days.

Owang Teer Lodge Deer Lodge

G N Veterans Name Officers At Annual Convention

Kalispell June 4 Officers for the Great Northern Railroad Veterans association were elected at the annual convention. J A Leird Brock elridge Minn president B R Ort St Paul vice president R L Bonham St Paul secretary A J Whittaker Litchfield Minn treasurer. Delegation from the system attended and 22 cars arrived this morning. The group motored to Glacier Park Flathead and Whitefish lakes. J E Manvian Whitefish division superintendent is to be master of ceremonies at the banquet tonight.

Kalispell Great Northern Railroad Veterans’ Association J. A. Leird Brockelridge BR. O. Ort St. Paul R. L. Bonham A. J. Whittaker LitchfMeid, Minn Glacier Park Whitefish Lakes J. £. Manvian Whitefish

Judge J J Lynch Dismisses Suit After 41 Years

Butte reports Judge J J Lynch dismissed a 41 year old quiet title suit filed March 6 1997 by A J Davis against Charles B Diremann et al seeking to determine ownership of property tied to a 1590 judgment.

Butte J. J. Lynch A. J. Davis Charles B. Dickereman

Honey Production Slack in Corvallia Montana

June 4 Corvallia North Dakota area honey yields are reported low with bees averaging about 10 pounds per colony this spring. James Pile, a local beekeeper, says dandelion nectar is the main source, with fruit bloom supplementing. Alfalfa and sweet clover expected to finish the season as the next nectar sources. Corvallia remains a leading honey producer region in Montana with annual product moving out of the area.

Corvatus Aplartea Bata Fcot James Pile Pile Corvallia Montana

Notice of Special Meeting of Phoenix Development stockholders

Notice announces a special meeting of stockholders in Helena Montana on Wednesday the day of June 1982 at 2 00 p m at the office of the corporation. Items include authorizing a DeKay option to purchase Helena real property for 68000 with 45000 cash and 20000 in stock and transfer of title. details of property boundaries and blocks. and authorizing renewal of mortgages or new liens on lots in blocks 41 and 45 original townsite of Helena. Also to elect directors and settle corporate affairs with Young Men's Christian Association deed references.

Phoenix Development Melena Montana Dany, & Corporation Tesolu Vonering A.B. DeKay I Corporation A. B. DeHay Pehle Staposs Lo Orginal Helena Seid Tote Fuller Avenue Fee Salt Main Street Feld Filler Avenue Moeriaase Sald Seid Corporation Huy Mortxagé Jby Corporation Ia Helaoa Aloes Lawrence Derds Bet Montans Young Men's Christian Association Lewis and Clark Pulist Avenue Oaig Brock Skid Corporation Aeid Corporation

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