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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1929

Page

4

Nothing But the Truth at Marlow Theatre

Richard Dix stars in Nothing But the Truth at the Marlow, praised as one of his best talking pictures. Audiences enjoyed Dix’s wit as he wagers he can tell the truth for 24 hours, amid lively scenes and Elis Kane’s singing. The program includes Fox Movietone News and Old Black Joe with additional Paramount singing reels.

Richard Dix Marlow Theater Dix Helen Kane Louis John Bartels Ned Sparks Berton Churchill Wynne Gibson Fox Movietone News Black Joe Paramount

Tangle of train schedules and a Montana harmonica band

The article details re routing of No. 3 from James town to Helena with connections to Billings, a No. 223 schedule shift from Billings, and new 10 pm departures. It also profiles the Har Monica band of the Montana Deaconess School directed by "Daddy" Reeves, performing a public concert at the Unitarian church with young harmonica players and various instrument groups, noting high interest and a long list of band members.

Jamestown N. D Montgomerie Billings Helena Great Falls Har Monica Montana Daddy" Reeves Unitarian Church Reeves Helen C. Piper Deaconess

Oil Owners Oppose Ban on Drilling

Major Heywood denounces proposed drilling ban as a tool to depress crude prices. He blames foreign firms in Venezuela and Colombia for flooding markets and argues imported oil is duty free and hurts independent producers. The meeting includes E S Rochester and officials to prepare headquarters for the press.

Ganda United States Heywood Venezuela Colombia Emis Jennings-Heywood Oil Syndicate Jennings E. S. Rochester Federal OF Conservation Board William Atherton Dupree Bureau of Information Department of Theterior

UCT Convention Bid Minds Helena For 1980 Meet

In Butte on June 7 AP reports Helena Miles City Ogden and Frovo Utah vie to host the 1980 United Commercial Travelers district convention. Over 50 Montana Idaho Utah members opened the gathering with committee appointments and a social session. The event ends tomorrow with officers to be elected. Mayor Arthur Trenerry of Billings seeks grand counselor.

Butte Helena Miles City Ogden Frovo Utah United Commercial Travelers of America Montana Idaho Arthur Trenerry Billingn

Birthplace of the Republican Party Celebrated at Ripon

Judge Roy E. Reed notes Ripon as the party origin, tracing the movement from a small schoolhouse to a national force. The building, once a school, was moved to Ripon College grounds and preserved as a monument while villagers recall the 1854 founding dates and 1856 Philadelphia convention that defined the party.

Good Kohler George W. Peck Peck Wisconsin Ripon College Ripon Jackson Mich Philadelphia Roy E. Reed

Omaha Man Shot While Chasing Grocery Robber

Leonard Dee, 22, of Omaha, was killed when he tried to seize a store robber who had just stolen $300. The suspect, Charles Killion, an ex convict, was captured by police after turning and firing at Dee. More than 100 bystanders joined the pursuit.

Omaha Neb Jane Leonard Dee Charles Killion

Technicolor Adds The Broadway Melody Brilliance

Technicolor showcases MGM's Broadway Melody at the Marlow theater next Wednesday with a 60 member chorus and vibrant dance sequences. Anita Page Bessie Love and Charles King headline the cast under Harry Beaumont with lavish color and novelty. The film has drawn strong praise in New York and Hollywood and returns to a limited 50 cent admission for the run.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Marlow Theater Anita Page Bessie Love Charles King Harry Beaumont

Four Lose Lives In Wieaux Flood

Acting Mayor White estimated a 15 foot wall of water. about a dozen houses washed from foundations and power service crippled. Beaver creek drains a large area, and Federal aid Highway 16 remained intact as residents viewed the flood’s aftermath along the hillside.

White Beaver Creek Glendive National Park Road

Spaulding appoints Sifert to Wibaux church role

The Rev Walter B Spaulding Helena district Methodist supervisor named the Rev A A Sifert to lead the Wibaux Montana church last fall. Sifert previously served Ritchey and Nabriske towns then moved from Iowa. Spaulding recalled arranging the transfer while Billings district superintendent.

Walter B. Spaulding Helena Methodist Church Montana A. A. Sifert Wibaux Sifert Ritchey

Sykes Honor Student Is West Point Honor Graduate

Jane R. Smith AP report lists Horace F. Sykes Jr. as honor graduate of West Point Class. He entered in 1926 after competitive exam at Fort Omaha Nebraska and is the son of H. F. Sykes, colonel. Major General Wil appears as superintendent designation.

Sykes West Point United States Military Wil

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