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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
6
The page blends weather updates for Wednesday with scattered notices and ads. It lists temperatures around 76 and mentions city conditions, plus various names, addresses, and services such as cleaners, furnaces, and painting.
State officials to conduct Master Mason degree at King Solomon's Nodes No DA 1 & A M in Jackson Street Consistory temple. First such entirely state-handled work, drawing many Masons from Iron lodges and neighboring cities. event begins 7:30 pm with Master Masons invited and officials filling major chairs.
Anss Eqwina Gallivan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Galliano, a Saint Mary college student in Lewenworth Kansas, active in the Literary club Spanish club Glee club and college operetta. She earned athletic honors with several class teams and plans summer study before resuming studies in September.
The 1928 Montana race sees Arthur G Waite of Big Sands and Bob Wevillan of Wavre seeking the Republican nomination for state railroad and public service commissioner. A Democrat, Bottomly of Kalispell, runs for judge of the Cirteenth Judicial District. Jenkey for the Eleventh Judicial District is also a Republican contender. Party filings close soon with many candidates expected for national, state, and district seats.
Scouts at Camp Vimidiille work on enlarging the swimming hole for the season. The pool will be five feet deep with a gravel bottom and a diving board installed soon. Cleanup of camp grounds and provisioning for the camp cook and staff are planned to support an active summer program.
Gulging exercises of Ot Marys School to be held this evening at St Marys School. Program includes choral and instrumental numbers with accompanists and a reading segment. Officials listed: Supt Calherm Wadete and Principal Vaualulo.
The Soo Line challenges 1928 railroad valuation as too low, seeking parity with Great Northern. Sheridan County representatives argue taxes are unfair, urging at least 6 percent above 1927 levels and noting interstate issues with North Dakota and Montana branches. The suit over 1927 taxes remains pending in federal court. hearings continue with attorneys from Clucage Burhiy, Jon & Quiney, and Western Union involved.
Weather notes indicate widespread showers easing drought across counties from the western to eastern edges. Reports show light showers in places while some areas see adequate moisture restoring pastures and spring wheat prospects. Winter wheat outlook improves as moisture returns and yields hinge on continued rain less than prolonged dry spells.
Mrs John H Burke files for nomination with county clerk as widow of prominent stockman Burke. Candidate entry notes her aerdeath and family of three, with opposition from Stewart attractive.
The extended trial of the Erngt divorce case faced adjournments as the plaintiff finished her case in chief but the testimony remained incomplete. Judge Poorman’s court continued hearings with witnesses for both sides describing character, while attorneys prepared for resumed proceedings.
A Montana state notice records the certification of presidential electors by the secretary of state. The document names electors associated with various locations and confirms they were duly certified as Montana’s presidential electors.
Proposal to extend the Sun River elk open season from 39 to 63 days. Forest supervisor would gain authority to close the season for five days during October 13 to December 20 to curb poaching and protect hay supplies. Community advocates cite elk increases since 1912 and poaching outside the reserve as reasons for the change.
Joseph J Lang filed a petition in the district court asking for letters of administration for Magdalena Lang deceased. The estate is valued under 1500 dollars, with four lots in the courthouse addition worth 1200 dollars and a house hall furniture valued at 250 dollars. The deceased died May 19 and the will dated December 1 is cited naming the executor. The will was filed for probate along with the petition. The estate is valued to provide 100 dollars for a widow and the life husband Charles Lang. remainder to four sons and two daughters.
A J Duncan filed yesterday for the nomination as County Clerk on the Democratic ticket. The veteran public official seeks another term amid strong support from Democratic voters and a record of efficiency during his years in office.
Plans announced for the National Guard encampment with Rotary involvement. The event outlines a two week camp near Sat Wednesday, including central station and authorized visits by officials.
Montdneas Supreme court calendar shows five cases set for June hearings. State of Montana against the Hert Refineries of Missoula on June 11. Rodney FL Swarth et al versus Philomena Tofeune from Chouteau County on June 15. Mrs Rose Edwards against the Tutte and Superior Vining Company from Siler Bow on June 12. State of Montana et al versus WB Russell county commissioner of Sanders County on June 16. State of Montana vs Great Falls against WOS Jeffries City treasurer from Cascade County on June 16.
Peter Hralla of East Helena, a longtime local banker and businessman, filed his nominating petition yesterday to run as a Republican for county commissioner. Hralla founded a mercantile business in Helena in 1895, now run by his sons Joe and Frank, and has been active in public affairs. He had also involvement noted with precinct committee assignments at the Democratic tidhes in the second precinct.
Dr W Tr Cogswell secretary of the state board of health Dr Giorge MocJinnings of Minsouls president of the state board of health and Dr L D Ifitchock of Creal Falls left last night for St Paul to attend annual meetings of the conference of late state mineral health authorities and the conference of the surgeon general of the US public health service Dr Cogswell will discuss trachoma and will aid in a survey of the situation around the reservations in Montana.
The Montana Supreme Court and Attorney General L A Foot admitted thirteen University of Montana graduates to the Montana Bar. Most plan to enter public service or politics, with several intending private practice. New lawyers listed include Bonner, Henr, Bates, Chichester, Onstad, Wellcome, Fidlinger, Clemnan, Pool, Dill, and others from Missoula, Great Falls, Butte, and Helena.
fragmented OCR notes describe a Vanderbilt-related marital dispute with mentions of a court matter and an agreement allegedly reached, but details are unclear and names appear inconsistent. The item reads like a short obituary or society notice from Newport with damaged phrasing and uncertain dates.
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