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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
11
Havre prepares for the cornerstone blessing of Sacred Heart Hospital a $250000 project. Archbishop Mathias Lanthao of Great Falls will perform the ceremony and the granite block will seal a time capsule with local papers and hospital staff names. Construction progresses with basement walls and brick facing nearly complete as concrete pour is delayed by rain.
Mrs William Jil celebrated her 83rd birthday at Mary Surtant Memorial Hospital where she has been a patient for weeks. She helped bake a birthday cake with her niece Mrs Lillie Deen 60, a resident of Malta. The event united fellow patients for a small celebration amid long hospital stays.
Tourist travel through Winifred on the D-Y Trail shows brisk traffic with cars loaded with luggage and camping equipment daily moving through Winifred toward the south. The D-Ayal road appears to be the more popular route of the two, reflecting steady travel and camper activity in early June.
Darby June 6 Ten automobiles were destroyed in a mysterious fire that started in the storage area of a Darby garage at 2 am. The flames spread quickly through soaked floors toward the repair rooms and stock of accessories. Hamilton firefighters arrived 40 minutes after the alarm, keeping the blaze inside brick walls as the structure, built in 1928 with fireproof walls, sustained partial damage. Owner B J Billings said the building would be rebuilt.
Harlowton officials announce season long fishing closures across Wheatland and Meagher counties. Ig Elk creek tributaries and related sloughs from W. J. Tucker’s place to Musgelshell junction are closed, along with McVey creek from source to mouth. Also Battle creek and Newlan creek tributaries in Meagher county are prohibited.
Major General John L. Hines, commander of the Ninth Corps Area, inspected the Missoula State University ROTC battalion. More than 200 students took part in the annual parade review marking the last turnout of University soldiers. Cadet officers Hay Lewie, Hd Shope, Carl Rankin, and Emil Percy received commissions as officers in the reserve corps. The battalion then performed close and physical drills as General Hines approved them while Gen eral Wines and local officers observed.
A pulletin warns that a contagious foot disease affects a large portion of adults, urging vigilance at home and in hotels. It describes symptoms such as cracks and blisters, potential oozing, and possible peeling of skin and spreading across the foot. The notice advises owners to wear their own footwear, limit barefoot walking, and use Moone's Emerald Otl treatment to stop the spread.
In Butte June Tutte 50 visiting Catholic clergymen from Montana and over 1,000 friends attended the ordination of Rev D J Sullivan at St Patrick’s parish. Bishop George J Finnigan presided in a ceremony that lasted over an hour. The event drew families including his mother Mrs Michael Ral van and many parishioners, with hundreds unable to gain admission.
Forsyth prepares a $35000 movie house contract to be awarded next week. Lincoln Theatre owners A O Wolke and Frank Faust hire Charles Wood as architect to draft plans. The 40 by 110 foot theater will replace the frame building now housing J J Metatoxh law offices and A D Rimond real estate office, as they relocate to make room for the new corner site.
The Fort Benton city council unanimously names John T. Phelan, an alderman from the first ward, as mayor to fill the unexpired term after the resignation of Mayor Grover Schmidt. The June 6 decision ends a public contest over who should lead the city following a tense election between Schmidt and Harris.
Local notes cover a traveling party to the Bernal Alexander area and West Yellowstone, visits by Mrs. Sisan Nicholas to longtime friends, and several family journeys. Mrs. Charles Cross and daughters arrive from Minot to stay with the Middleton family as Wisconsin visitors arrive for an extended stay.
In Clyde Park a special meeting of the county commissioners and town citizens will hear arguments pro and con on disincorporating the city. The move, led by local residents, follows prior efforts with no definite action yet taken.
Jane G Eaglehead, former resident near Mig Court river settlement, returned money loaned to him by the Family Welfare association after suffering winter hardship. The Junior League funded his train fare to Browning and the county added 10.60 for expenses. His mother lay dying. Eaglehead reached Browning and saw her before she passed.
Townsend June 6 notes visitors and guests across town including Cal lahans Sobb and Pauline Nelson from HelwuR, Helena and Columbus residents visiting familiar locals. Transfers include Ellingson leaving Broadwater County for Hillsboro ND, plus Neuhring to Waite Nail. multiple townspeople moving, visiting, or hosting events and a Woman's Club one act play Kidnaping Fatty staged.
A sedan en route from Billings to Livingston narrowly escaped collision with train No. 3 at a crossing near Almont. The driver did not see the oncoming train until on the tracks and accelerated to detach the tire carrier from the car. The engine’s pilot beam sheared the spare loose, but the sedan righted itself and survived as windows reportedly remained closed and no whistle was heard.
Potts June 5. The Montana Society of Engineers will award a medal to the graduating class member who ranks first in integrity scholarship and engineering promise. All 11 members are eligible. The award will be presented at formal commencement in the school gymnasium Friday evening by Dr. Francia A. Thomson president. William Dr. Cobleigh dean of engineering at Montana State College Bozeman and president of the Montana Society of Engineers will present the award.
Police search underway after a cuckoo clock was reported stolen last evening from 226 South Ohio Street, with entry said to have been gained during the absent owner’s leaving. Albert Vunmoos is the resident.
Billings Montana June 5 Sheep shearing begins as districts ready to shear and send crews to pens. Large outfits report readiness, more flocks entering Montana and Wyoming territory. Wool yield expected fairly heavy, quality good though dirt content may rise due to dry warm May. Lambing conditions favorable with lamb crop forecast 10 percent higher. Lower costs and weed reduction help offset weaker current wool prices.
J. W. Gallagher refused to eat dinner at a city street restaurant and slapped the waitress after a dispute over a menu. Police were called as the incident escalated with a second slap when the complainant attempted to intervene.
Butte June 6 Hum Queck a Chinese man convicted by a jury of legal possession of morphine was admitted to bail in the sum of $12,000 pending the appeal to the state supreme court. A notice of appeal from the verdict which imposed five years imprisonment and a $1000 fine was filed.
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