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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
4
May permits issued totalled 32080 for eleven projects in Blath ward led by Walter Larson with 25000 for a new business and apartment building. Other permits ranged 15 to 2500. Last permit recorded May 19 as city office closures delayed processing and slowed permit issuance.
Ruth Chew visiting teacher previews books for Homer block readers. The next review covers L Adams Becks The House of Fulfillment, praised as a thrilling and satisfying novel. Beck writes historical works under pen names A Barrington and WH Barrington. Lectures start 7:30, open to public. collection only Friday June 1. Chew will discuss An Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim.
Twenty graduates of St Vincent's Academy were awarded diplomas in Immaculata Hall with Bishop Finnigan presiding. The ceremony featured a musical program, orchestral selections, and remarks by Rev James A Major on education's purpose, alongside medal announcements for academic and Christian doctrine achievements.
Julius H Brass of Helena filed for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace. A 20 year attorney admitted in state and federal courts, he has practiced civil and criminal law, once led local criminal cases, and was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1929 to fill an unexpired term. He plans to follow the Montana Revised Codes if elected. Brass is a long time Helena resident and a former champion rifle marksman and musician.
Mayor George P Arnold on behalf of the city administration expressed appreciation for citizens cooperation during a recent water shortage. Sprinkling was restricted and pumps repaired, with a one hour sprinkling rule for a few days. Two hour sprinkling would resume today from 6 to 8 in the morning and from 6 to 8 in the afternoon, to be maintained until further notice.
A large group from Helena Camp No 45 Woodmen of the World joined East Helena for a joint meeting with Prickly Pear Camp No 317. District Manager 17 T Jacobs of Boreman spoke on forming a Cheer Up Club in Helena and East Helena. Jacobs originated the idea and has run one in Bozeman. An enjoyable program featured Bob Hanson and Minnie Evans in several dance numbers. Talks by members followed, expressing optimism for the order’s bright future. Lunch was served after the meeting.
Federal agents seized a 160 gallon still and a manufacturing plant near Birdseye during a raid Wednesday night by the dry squad under Sam Roberts. Two men, Cecil M Weaver and Mose Lt Pierre, were jailed in the county facility after authorities recovered the apparatus a moonshine quantity and a truck with 400 pounds of sugar.
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