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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
8
Otis Barr reports a heated quarrel with his wife on an island in the Missouri River. Undersheriff Taylor and Simmons search the home and nearby areas for three hours, but no trace of Mrs. Barr, described as an attractive half blood, is found.
Bozeman June 6 The annual conference of field workers of the United States Indian Service will be held at Montana State College June 14 18 Delegates from eastern Jane Wyoming and Montana will attend The program includes western program organization leases home fund loans publicity local meetings demonstrations and pageantry plus 4 H club work and annual report planning Speakers include A C Conley H W Shipe J T Mantcomery R Bristol Mrs Henrietta K Burton and state college leaders Dr Alfred Atkinson J C Tarler Fred Bennion Charles Potter.
Joe Spanish a veteran figure in That district left Browning on foot for Cut Bank to file for county commissioner on the Democratic ticket after consulting advisers. He planned a whirlwind campaign and warned younger politicians they must shed their collars and heavy attire to keep up as he toured the county.
Fergus County records show May payments from railroads for 1931 taxes. Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul & Pacific paid 62,003.25, bringing its Fergus County 1931 tax total to 124,008.50. Great Northern paid 13,046.96 as the last installment of 1931 taxes.
The Mouth Health Council is organized in Great Falls as a local unit of the American Mouth Health Association to promote public education on healthful living and dental growth. Dr. A. S. Chichester leads the state group and chairs the local council.
Great Falls June 6 Clneate Doc Neves of Wand in northern Montana reports 55 applications filed for about 58000 acres in one U S land office. Applicants target Row doin structure in Phillips county Teton area Cut Bank region northern Fergus Richland counties with plans to drill for oil or gas.
Microtila June 6. Two hundred seventy one degrees conferred at the 45th commencement of the University of Montana by Chancellor M A Brannon. Address by Ter George E Barnes of Overbrook Presbyterian church Philadelphia. Fifteen master's and one doctor's degrees. bachelor of arts in multiple departments listed.
Polson report from June 1 notes rye waist high in lower Flathead valley, headed out, with fine crop expected in dry land areas that have produced well in drought years. Winter wheat acreage steady, rapidly growing as conditions improve. Alfalfa near first cutting in a week, hay makers seek a pause in two weeks of rain.
Residents ofPrairie and adjoining counties with visitors from Montana and other states will unveil a historical monument at the old Indian battle site at Redwater. A concrete pyramid, 6x feet base and 7 feet high, will stand with colored stones embedded and a brass plate on the south face.
Miss Virginia Randolph of Dillon departed for Valley City North Dakota to represent Montana in the George Washington Bicentennial oratorical contest district final. Competing Montana North Dakota and South Dakota winners will join in the finale. Randolph won Montana Normal College’s state heat in Butte earlier this month speaking on The Spirit of Washington.
Havre municipal airport designated port of entry for one year from June 2 1932 by Commissioner of Customs Elite. Other Montana ports Scobey and Great Falls already redes ignated for one year. No port entry designation lasts longer than a year to allow port improvements. Havre praised by inspectors as among the best in Montana after a recent inspection.
Bozeman June 6 The Montana State College Jersey herd, recently named the top butterfat producer for January, added new production honors for 1941. Extension dairy specialist J Tretsgen cites the herd's $91.51 per cow average as the year’s high among state college herds, crediting Montana produced feeds and a high roughage ration including alfalfa hay, canary refuse, entranced meal, barley, oats, wheat, bone meal and pasture for summer months.
The little brown moth Lexastege stletulns Ynn is reported in Glasgow and Valley counties. Known as the sugar beet weevil worm, it is not expected to be especially dangerous. Its diet centers on Russian thistle, with occasional feeds on alfalfa and garden crops, and it has not been observed attacking grains. County agent CoH Wilean notes the insect's presence but limits risk.
June 6 to June 12 will host at least seven clubs in the Shelby tournament with plans to make it a yearly feature. Invited clubs include Cut Bank Conrad Coutts Fertig Malta Havre Country Club Havre Mill Crest Club Choteau and Great Falls.
Billings June 6. Fehon] with the clang of diploma signing Janet Marvin a Billings high graduate was joined by her sister Alice and Janet’s wife Mrs ER I Marvin. The high school diploma signing, 22 years after Janet McLouchlin finished at Laurel high, shows the family’s long ties to local education and records.
Rain across Winifred area drenched fields and vegetation, easing drought strains and reviving hopes for a wheat harvest. Amounts totaled about one inch with a mid May total near 1.65 inches, signaling a return to normal moisture.
Frank La Fournaise, a rancher from Opheim, was shot in the left leg following a fight at Stelling’s ranch, 19 miles north of Opheim. His brother Alex La Fournaise suffered a head gash, and Stollflug and Joseph Stollflug were injured. All four men face first degree assault charges and were released on $1,000 bonds. LaFournaise said the trouble began over authority for a notice to the brothers’ parents to leave their farm after Stellflug leased the property.
Bess Murphy sues Ben Burgess J C Lyndes and Bert Lyndes in district court claiming they with held her personal property. She says she delivered a chestnut and gray gelding a pinto pony and harness to Burgess for hire with return on demand and they refused to return. She seeks judgment for recovery or 200 in lieu plus 190 damages for denial of possession.
Mrs. Pea IK. Anderton returned from California to spend the summer at home. A daughter Nelenna Bushnell was born June 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bushnell. Several residents, including Miss Wilda West, Mrs. Forrad Brown, and family visitors in Helena, are noted. Local people travel to Great Falls, Portland, and Seattle for visits, with multiple mentions of ranches, marriages, and forestry rounds.
Moteuil France June. Cochet defeated Stefan in the French tennis singles final 6 1, 4 5 0. Cochet shared with Mrs Telery Wille Mossy the doubles crown. He and Brugnan won the mixed, while Mrs Moody paired with Elizabeth Yigan to win the women's doubles. The English pair Fred Perry and Betty Nuthall won the mixed.
In the national open and British Open qualifying rounds, nearly 1,000 golfers competed across 20 districts to reach the final field of 150. Notables like Robby Cruickshank Jim Barnes Paul Runyan and Johnny Goodman qualified, while stars such as Chick Evans and Cyril Tallay failed in various districts. Amateur and professional officials noted strong play from leading figures as pivotal rounds concluded ahead of the main events in Flushing and Sandwich.
The White Sox and Capital Motors clash for fourth place in the Helena baseball league tonight at 6:16 at Campbell Field weather permitting. Postponed games from yesterday reflect wet conditions and cloud cover, with De Smith to start for Capital Motors and Bobby Keller likely to pitch for the Sox in what should be an engaging matchup for local fans.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. writes a dramatic letter to Columbia president Nicholas Murray Butler arguing that prohibition has failed and temperance efforts should be reconsidered. He cites long family support for temperance, increases in drink, and a rise of speakeasies. He endorses a repeal pathway tied to a GOP platform and urges anti saloon measures in a post repeal era.
Congressional discussions continue on relief measures with Senator Watson signaling a possible agreement by tomorrow. Speaker Garner's bill advances for consideration with Democratic committee support. Senate banking panel focuses on a home loan bill and agricultural committees plan action tomorrow on the Fulmer measure to authorize the Food Board to provide 49 million bushels of wheat and a million value of cotton for bread and clothing.
National Dengue results show Brooklyn 7, Philadelphia tr. with no other games scheduled yesterday. American Dengue reports no games.
Philadelphia, June 6. The Phillies unleashed 21 hits and 14 runs at home to rout the Brooklyn Dodgers in the lone major league game. Big day for Klein and Whitney with four runs each, Collins stymied Dodgers until the sixth, and Benge pitched for the Dodgers in a high-scoring affair.
Baseball notes show Ton Hurst of the Phillies rising to fourth in his club while batting in Brooklyn yesterday. His average climbed to .152 as he continues to be a key slugger in the chase for National League batting honors amid limited lineup changes and a sparse attendance.
Milwaukee hosts an exhibition game where the Milwaukee team edges the St. Louis Browns 4 to 3. Kerseniah and Bules lead the defense while Rom Fe St. South and Beangough contribute in the hitting. Crouch and Arby are noted among Cincinnati and Philadelphia players in the mixed report.
Yesterday’s major league recap highlights Th, Wilton, Dodgera, 2 O Dol Negera and Wright leading the Phillies. Foxx, Athintier, Ruth, Vankoor pace the Teaderas with 21, 16 runs. Klein, Phillies, $4, Ton ing, Cardinals top league totals American 210, National 180, Grand total 298.
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