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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

11

Largest class in history at State University graduates Monday

State University Missoula held a 0hour ceremony awarding 21 master’s degrees and 323 bachelor’s degrees to a record cohort. President Emeritus Schon and President Simmons presided as 2 honorary doctors of laws and many graduates from Missoula and surrounding towns received degrees across multiple disciplines including economics, sociology, English, geology, German, history, and more.

State University R. A Roland Faville Wiekman Kalispell Anajor Duard R. Hudgon Cardston Alberta Canada Vernon LeRoy Marsh Missoula Edwin W. Stein Miles City K. A Hoy Clifford Cole Deer Lydge Warne B. Gitehol Pendrey Butte Joatt Elise Mathews Moore Carroll Spock Whitehall Mannette Les Shoemaker Ith Honora Melvin Ellis Angleton Vida Carl B. Swanson Anaconda David John Thomas Robert van Haar Great Falla Robert McDonald Whittinghill Helena Alice Mae Woodgerd Miasala George Finlay Simmons Montane State University Estate Board of Education Frederick C Scheych J Elrad Rieht Simmons Scheuch Munday Joliet Forentry Samuel Allen Ware Washburn Wis Virgil T . Carmichael Willow Creek Guy L. Griswold Charles E. Mattill Lavina Anne Louise Nagel Racine Morton John Birod Frederick Charles Seheuch Rattle Creek Mid

Valier bank building sold under court order

The First National Bank building in Valier was sold this week by Receiver H. E. Benjamin to H. E. Mellray of Hamilton on an order signed by Judge Hattersley after a public hearing in Conrad. The price was 2250 dollars including fixtures. The sale aims to settle depositor interests and restore the business area to usable condition.

Valier First National Bank H. E. Benjamin H. E Melliray Hamilton TR. M. Hattersler District Court Mellray Oper Court Conrad Mcllroy Hattersley Didge Hattersley Weefulness Hacking Trust

Arrival Of Irrigation Survey Crews In Shelby

Shelby June reports two survey parties under engineer in charge F H Nichols are expanding fieldwork for the Marins project. The A A A has set contracts for annual mapping of Liberty and parts of Chouteau counties, promising valuable data for officers and substantial savings in time and cost.

Shelby Taperis F. H. Nichols Marins

Electrification project on Lake ready to be let

Flathead County rural electrification unit near Lake Idaho has 123 miles under survey ready for contractors. Project engineer Cahill and Mooney oversee a twenty day survey with ETE awarded bids topping slightly above 45000. Copper will replace aluminum in construction and REA funds in loans to farmers for materials to receive power.

Fisthead Power Company J. M. Garrison State Water Conservation Board BL Chath Cahill and Mooney Butte Ete Rural Electrification Administration Flathead Power Company REA

Indian Tribes Seek 4 Million Unpaid Interest Claim

Browning June 6 delegates from the fires centre tribal council of Artem meet with the Blackfeet tribal council to discuss retaining attorneys in an effort to recover unpaid interest on the big claim judgment against the government. The amount is about 4 million, accumulating since 1874, requiring a congressional act to proceed. In other news, Sherman County reports heavy crop damage from cat and wire worms with losses up to 54 percent in spots and a 10 percent average across the area. cutworms are blamed for the worst damage and may ease within a week.

Browning Clarence Bricky Thomas Minn Fires Centre Puncil of Artem Blackfeet Sttorneys Bee Congress Plentswood Sherman County

Billings Infant Nearly Drowns in Bucket of Water

A Billings infant nearly drowned after a bucket incident on North Liveroth Street. Fire department volunteers responded quickly, found the child conscious and recovering from submersion, and an ONPErNUDI device was used to assist.

Billings

Montana State to Present Diploma to Graduates Tomorrow

Montana State College will hold commencement exercises tomorrow morning with Dr A L Strand, first alumnus president, presenting 171 bachelor and higher degrees and delivering a short address. Roseman Jane and other graduates are listed, with rev McConaughey delivering a sermon and Miss Wendell Knight delivering Monday's Women’s Day address.

Great Falls Women Hurt in Car Upset

Lewistown June 6 Two Great Falls women Miss Jon Arehne and Mrs Garnet Callingham were taken to St Joseph's hospital after a tire blowout near Moccasin caused their car to overturn. Both reported slight shock and minor injuries and were later described as recovering well with no serious harm. Mrs Callingham avoided injury in the crash that sent the vehicle off the highway, while another Great Falls party continued to attend the BPW convention banquet. Passengers Mrs Doris Kooseh Edna Shervin Margaret Holland and Mildred McUride in a following car arrived safely for the banquet.

Lewiatown Mrd Tinse Callingham Jon Arehne Great Falls St. Joseph's Hospital Hobson Mre Garnet Callingham Falls Gillingham Business and Professional Women’s ‘Club Palls del Seaton Paul Sherick Melt Ennis BPW

Valuable Wood Carvings Belong to Browning Church

The Browning Methodist church owns notable wood carvings including a Da Vinci Last Supper front panel and three pulpit panels The clan names Holy Man and Spotted Eagle were bestowed on members during the dedication guests from multiple towns attended and the Old J D Woodruff cabin near Thermopolis was visited by a group seeking shrine status.

Browning Methodist Church of Albert Racine da Vinci Msteep Ralph & Cushman Renger JD Hitchcork Willard Adams Jovett Howard J. Madalyn Kruse Great Falls Wehatt F Vivek W. 2D. Behm Choteau Charles G. Cole Missoula Wenry L. Mecklenburg Helena Albert W. Barber Cul Bank Thermopolis Wic J. D. Woodruff Owl Creek Ble Horn Basin

New City Park East Polson Under Rapid Work

Polson May 6 Work is rushing at the new city park east of Polson to finish grounds and recreations by summer. Golfers enjoy the course already and three double tennis courts, 118 by 137 feet, will be ready soon. Playground swings, landscaping, and a clubhouse are proceeding, with free access to most facilities except a modest greens fee for golf. The dam completion brings boating and bathing opportunities to Lake County residents.

Polson Nowelty M. M. Marey Imayor Quty Lake County Western Monttana

Elk Calves Tagged by Forest Rangers Near Cabin Creek

Great Falls June 6 approximately 100 elk calves are being tagged in the Cabin Creek district on the north fork of Sun River as part of a regional forest service project to provide precise information governing the animals. Aly Cramer, assistant supervisor of the Lewis and Clark national forest, said tagging aims to study migration habits and whether elk travel west across the continental divide into Swan River country. Calving runs May 25 to June 6 with cows less perturbed than deer during handling.

Great Falls Cabin Creek North Fork Sun Rer Forest Service Thia Aly. Cramer Lewis and Clark National Forest Cramer Continental Divide Swan Ther

Willing Workers Around Lewistown Refuse Jobs

Lewistown reports show nonrelief unemployed men reluctant to take work. City Engineer Joe Schmit notes letters were sent to 13 men for pipeline work at going wages. only four appeared. A parallel call for park graveling drew one worker, prompting officials to question unrest among nonrelief labor.

Lewistown Joe Schmit Tate Wriday

Manhattan Couple's Grandchildren Grow to Fifty Six

The Verwolf family of Manhattan, long respected residents since 1915, report a total of 56 grandchildren and great grandchildren from their 12 children. The couple, Joe Verwolf and Elizabeth Meijer, wed 48 years ago in Harrison, Washington, are noted in a local update alongside brief military notices for Major Wham H. Johnson.

Manhattan Jon Verwolf Joe Verwolf Elizabeth Meijer Harrison

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