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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
5
Weather data shows a warm shift for Montana with a northwest system weakening and clearing conditions along the west, while central Montana records temperatures around the mid forties to fifties at Helena and Miles City. A separate Helena court filing notes judgment against Mary Haymond, with payment confirmed and damages awarded for a sidewalk obstruction incident.
Vietor Nordburg of Anaconda formerly of ifcleum was awarded 9660 in a war risk insurance verdict after a brief jury deliberation before Judge George M. Bourquin in Butte federal court. Nordburg, now entitled to disability benefits, had a prior trial in January 1929 ending in a Nordberg verdict before the case was revisited. The hearing, represented by John W. Mahan, concluded with future payments under the policy and ongoing legal action against the government.
The Montana fields hold prospects to move shale oil via pipelines to populated areas eastward. Operators Lambert Yeats and others expect lower production depths under 2,500 feet and note favorable drilling costs versus other shales. Company officials predict rising prospecting and field development with stabilizing output despite cost pressures.
A long read on a daylong test shows an average family uses about 150 liters of hot water and half a gallon of hot water per day per person, with 70 percent of household water being hot. The study argues many homes lack adequate hot water and recommends better water heating equipment and plumbing practices.
A jumble of social items lists Danakd Whoa at Billings textape ting and Fred Vincent at Mapveaina apent Ryptay in Telenn. It also mentions Haleholter af Herzen and Surdav avetyala at He Tn rynyy a IWitle qin regivornd yeaterday, Kalvos Ana WINN Molalniry and Mr and Mrs BR OT Mattox visiting Tienndup. Ming CHy and companions Thagh and Tuli were Sunday guests at tlaryey.
A Montana Det cones school baccalaureate sermon titled The Spirit of Youth urged concentration of effort and one purpose among eighth grade graduates. Rev Aubuchon spoke on youth sacrifice and service, noting society’s interdependence and the wartime sacrifices of youth, with emphasis on specialization and duty. The service included processional, invocation, hymn, responsive reading, sermon, and benediction.
Orrin Chastity Alimmerman a longtime implement dealer and businessman of the Judith Ravin area died Saturday evening at the Makonte Wome in Mae vAlies after a brief illness brought on by old age infirmities. The obituary notes he was born in 1843 in Chiytonenwanry, Iowa, moved to Montana settling at Cor fer Creek near the Judith Basin. He was a merchant in real estate and insurance with Stanford’s firm, later running Sunenent while with a firm named Zimmerman and company. A member of Western Star lodge No. 104 A. R. and A. M. He is survived by his widow Mrs Mary Zimmerman, two sons Jacob Joseph and George Grant of Venice California, and three daughters Mrs Etfie Shiner of Fort Wayne Indiana, Mrs Hoael Miller of Mumbo ta, and Mrs Clare Putnam of Venice. Funeral arrangements await word from relatives.
Walter EK notes in the Omaha magazine that debates over economic and political power threaten liberty. He warns against concentrated authority and calls for checks and balances to prevent future revolutionary disruptions and unintended authoritarian moves.
The Rev. Van de Mark delivers a baccalaureate sermon at Intermountain Union college Presbyterian church sermon focusing on "A Sufficient Outlook." He urges depth height length and breadth in Christian outlook, urging mind of Christ to guide graduates amid modern challenges. The service includes prayers, organ music, and remarks by college leaders.
The advance guard of an infantry unit will arrive from Bozeman to prepare Camp Tickton at Fort Harrison for the annual encampment starting June 12. About 1,100 officers and men arrive on two trains, with upgrades like a city-connected water system, hot and cold showers, and modern facilities. The camp will feature 16 kitchens, electrically lit halls, and a hospital infirmary with ample storage for equipment and supplies. The duty of the service company includes renovating billets and clearing grounds for the encampment.
In Angora, Turkey, a parliamentary law reserves most occupations to Turkish citizens, causing mass layoffs. About 10,000 foreigners including 160 British subjects and two Americans are affected, with workers in harbors, warehousing, chauffeurs, grocers, musicians, and dancers among those impacted.
A garbled town column recalls heavy rain and local chatter at the post office. The onion-skin phrases mention Calitrult Line Hickey and a joking remark about rain helping the country, reflecting period slang and community mood.
The Montana state board reports seven railroads pay more in taxes than all non irrigated farm lands combined. Railroad assessments for 1932 reach 226,871,825 vs non irrigated land at 214,526,203. since 1923 railroad totals rose while dry land values fell. Despite a 5 percent railroad cut this year, agricultural assessments have also been reduced by over 25 million after county hearings.
Hollister California June 5 Governor James Rolph presided at the Elks picnic wedding contest in Bolada Park. Jim Dale of Petaluma won by acclaimation from seven suitors watched by 6 000 picnickers as Miss Emma Johnson widow of San Jose was named Mrs Dale. Maid of honor was Emma Strinmo of San Leandro. George J Howard Jr San Francisco regent died by his own action in Paris.
The Sullivan mine on Wiesel creek near Winston, developed by Michael Sullivan and now operated by M. Savage’s Sullivan Gold Mining Co, is producing ore at about one carload per week after tapping a 806 foot upper tunnel. Gold, lead and silver values reported as better than expected drive a continued development program and plans for new mills. The Bell Boy Gold Mining Co, taking over the Bell Boy mine in Marysville, plans preliminary work and surveys with options on nearby groups to build a modern mill in the district.
Miss Helen C. Piner, principal at the Montana Deaconess school, announced annual scholarship awards for outstanding pupils. Recipients include Louise Walsh Helena in first grade, Louise Rhodes Thompson Falls in second, Rubs Lane Red Lodge in third, Eleanor Cunningham Fairview in fourth, Mary Alles Brickett Helena in fifth, Jack Lane Red Lodge in sixth, Virginia Jelzon Helena in seventh, Het Wigen Polson in eighth. Monetary prizes ranged from 1 to 8 dollars plus the A. 1. “Daddy” Reeves music medal to Virginia Nielson.
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