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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

7

FIRST AUTOS CROSS IVER SKALKAAD I SPIT OF THE SNOW

Hamilton June 7 The Skulka ho highway was opened this year on Friday night when men from Bell and Reinbund garage traveled to Stoney Lake camp. About three feet of snow lay over 500 yards. Travel over the road is not advised due to snow and soft conditions over the summit. The Salmon Bitter Root road opened Saturday as a forest service tractor cleared debris. The Big Hole road is in ideal shape and has seen steady traffic since opening weeks ago.

Hamilton Bell & Reinbund Stoney Lake Warnilton Keho Falls Gatace Forest Service Wig Side Monufal Big Hole

Dozens of Missoula Bicycles Stolen by Two Boys Confess

In Missoula on June 7 police report numerous bicycles stolen over recent months have been recovered and laid at city hall for owner identification. Two 16 year old boys confessed to the thefts after a Mrs. P. A. Miler saw a bicycle like her son’s. Officers questioned them and found bicycle parts hidden at the boys’ South Side home.

Missoula Cer Jane Bailey P. A. Miler F. L. Matteson

Anti-Graft Grafters Run By Cops In Butte Drive

Police questioned two anti graft crusaders enrolling members in a National Anti-Graft society at 50 cents each. A blue poster urged grafts in Amendment 28 and temperance. Officers released them after collecting fees. program details were unclear.

Butte Tere Murphy Antigraft

Mother Mooney to Fall Speaker at Great Falls Meeting

Great Falls June 7 An appeal for workers of all nations and races to unite to gain their own salvation was issued at a Grand Theater gathering by the International Labor Defense. Mary Mooney the mother of Tom Mooney spoke briefly and Richard Moore, a colored member of the national executive committee, addressed the crowd. Mooney, jailed 26 years for alleged complicity in the Preparedness Day bombing, is cited as a victim of frameups by the wealthy class as his mother tours the country urging support to free Mooney and other prisoners.

Great Falls Grand Theater International Labor Defense Organization Mary Mooney Tom Mooner Richard 3. Moore The Defense Organization

Make Good Time on Three Forks Road

Three Forks Montana June 7 E C Powell of Boulder sublets the road contract in Three Forks to three contractors. R D Buckingham lays drain pipes irrigation conduits and sidewalk alterations with two men at work along the west edge of town. Hamilton Construction handles grading moving from the west end toward town. McLaughlin to gravel later. Road bed ready for gravel crews by end of July.

Three Forks E. C. Powell Boulder R. D. Buckingham Hamilton Construction Company Milwaukee Tracks McLaughlin

Billings Teachers Married at Hardin

Two teachers from the Billings high school wed at the Hardin Methodist parsonage on Saturday morning. Emily Hendrie married Zadok G. Hudgin with Rev. E H Wendland officiating. Witnesses were William B Corkins and John J Haggerty, schoolmates from Montana State College Bozeman where Hudgin studied. Hudgin, a 1980 graduate, serves as Smith Hughes instructor. Ellsbride has taught English in Billings High School for two years.

Hardin Bilings Bieh Methodist Parsonage Emily Hendrie Zadok G. Hudgin E. H. Wendland First, Methodist Church of William B. Corkins John J. Haggerty Bozeman Trudgin

64 Candidates File in Anaconda Primary

Anaconda records show 64 candidates filed to date for the July 19 primary. County clerk Catherine Leeean notes this as a record number for various offices. Ed Johnson of 697 Oak Street seeks the Republican sheriff nomination and Joe W Swanson of 699 East Seventh Street seeks the Republican assessor nomination, boosting the tally to 64.

Anaconda Fleetiqn Catherine Leeean Ruother Ed Johnson Oak Street Joe W. Swanson East Seventh Street

Rain boosts Gallatin crop prospects after heavy weekend rains

Bozeman Mont June 7 Rain more than four fifths of an inch fell across Gallatin county Sunday and yesterday improving crop prospects to the best in years Agricultural experts report The rainfall began Sunday noon with scattered showers continuing into the night Amounts totaled 23 hundredths and 59 hundredths respectively over 24 hours bringing storms to about 2 inches with drizzle still in progress and expectations of additional moisture ahead.

Bozeman Gallatin County

Bridge Foreasts and New Road Project in Great Falls

Great Falls June 7 A forest fire years ago burned the bridge over North Fork Flathead River five miles north at the boundary line. A crew from British Columbia is repairing the bridge. Reconstruction hints at building a road from Corhinnin Sare Creek oilfields. Interest grows in oil drilling showings with five wells active and parties moving through. A diamond drill works on Crowes Nest Glacier holdings at depth 2 992% feet.

Great Falls Flathead River Boundary Line British Columbia Crowes* Nest-Glacier Holdings

Elliston News Highlights Local Social Roundup

Elliston Montana June 7. Mrs Milander and daughter visited Wermuth Longs then left for Reno Idaho. Mrs Georgia Willei of Lowell Washington stayed with the Tweets. Stella Latham returns from Walla Walla to finish summer session. School board elects Mr Kay principal for next year. Various local visits, travel plans, and home improvements noted.

Flileton Milander Wermuth Ralmon Idaho Hong Georgia Willei Lowell Wash Henry EB. Latham Stella Walla Walls College Place Christopherson Avon Benson Deer Lodge Sherwood Kuehn Seattle Harold Magnusen Tom Lauri Hel‘na Peets Helena Ruth Warburton Kay Fir Expres Lois Thompson F. W. Davis Big Dick A.W. Willams

Raging Stock Training Camp Opens at Bozeman

Bozeman welcomes racing trade as Nazeman June F Th Thoroughs teds gather for training at the Bozeman tracks. Notables include jockey Star Ry McGutn and Melahn, who rode here last year, bringing mare Bertrice Maree. Conquistador-sired Miss Lester and her foal head to nearby Elmo farm. Ernie Hearner and associates prepare stables with Qupola, Knight Phood, Greta Ellsworth, and Jack G. McGann before the Montana circuit opens.

Nazeman Che Trat Rieermountain Starry McGutn Bozeman Melahn Eine Bertrice Maree McGablin Miss Lester Connie Lester Conquistador fHearner and Brun Elmo Flathead County Ernie Hearner Speed Qupola Knichtphood Greta Ellsworth Jack G

Nominees Named for Major Parties in Historic Race

The Meminimist party nominates William 4% roster for general secretary at the Trady Union Unis league with Janes W. Ford Madama negra for president. The Vommentit party factions nominate a candidate for vice presidency, marking the first such nomination by that party.

Despue William Trady Union Unis League Janes W. Ford Madama Negra Pester Qipesident Hiexge Vommentit Miuan Antity Ealintizt Ork

Fergus Winter Wheat Crop Now Assured by Rain

Lewistown June 7 heavy rains hit central Montana for the second straight storm. Wideama and Lewistown reported about an inch by Monday noon with intermittent rain continuing. Observers say the moisture will practically guarantee the winter wheat crop as cumulative rainfall in Lewistown since January exceeds nine inches, well below last year’s twelve.

Fergus Lewistown Montana Wideama

Evelyn Strand of Helena Marries a Dillon Man

Mire Evelyn Strand of Helena married Cutton McLaughlin of Dillon in Bozeman on May 28. The bride, a Montana State normal school graduate, gained many friends during two years there. McLaughlin is the son of Charles and Mrs. McLaughlin of Dillon and works in contracting. The couple will reside in Dillon. Chicago—Kehrerd attorneys revealed Swit left an estate of about 4.4 million dollars.

String Beans In The Northern Garden Practical Guide

Gardener guidance on when to plant string beans, bean types from green to wax, and care tips. Discusses soil warmth, drainage, spacing, and succession planting, with cautions against wet leaves and recommendations for row culture and harvest timing.

GAR TRAKS REMOVED AND STREETS FIXED IN GREAT FALLS

Great Falls officials report completion of track removal along Ninth Avenue North between Seventh and Kielih streets and work to fix resulting street disturbances. The project, planned long ago, included reconditioning and environmental improvements plus removal of the coal dock at the Tort & Kelly area.

Great Falls Wienen Varias Ninth Avenue Betwen Seventh Kiehih

Goal Figure Nearly Doubled by Women In Repeal Movement

Beav erhead county women joined the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform during a meal campaia on a Saturday. Mrs Rose Emerick announced the campaign’s winter goal had been 500 members and that the turnout exceeded expectations. County unit officers Mrs. Roe and Miss Ada Adams led local efforts with volunteers aiding planning and outreach.

Emerick BT. Roe Beaverhead Fara EL Adams

Crawford and Pryor Sent Up for Robbery

Readable fragments show Crawford and Pryor sentenced for bank robbery at Mariners Star bank. Names like Worden and Kipp appear in court notes with pleas and trial outcomes.

Allies Sune Tea Py Crawford Prynv Pant Andy Pesan Stobert Reaper Eine Mariners Star Bank al Worden Sawford Unines Hid Owith Clyde Kipp

Sheep Shearing Crew Begins in Valley County

A sheep shearing crew led by Harry Sanbery of Yakima arrives in Valley County to shear sheep at several ranches. The team plans to work 0-1200 to 100 sheep daily, starting in March after arrival from Washington.

Miaseme Tino T Tne Panimoenved TN de Werkline Newey Harry Sanbery Yakima Waele Une Rachoy Toweroek Wil Hey Nism Woaeh Valles

Former Resident of Jefferson City Dies in Livingston

Obituary notes the death of Vala Powell a former Jefferson City resident who died at her home in Livingston after a several month illness. She and husband John Powell had lived in Jefferson City Montana for five years before moving to Pony Montana where their daughter Dudley Powell was born. The family later relocated to Livingston from Pony.

Jefferson City Livingston Jumy T Vala Powell John Powell Powel Wisemain Mansan Wikeonmain Mont Pony Nuneon Flalle Dudley Powell

Ambiguous Negotiation Report Ongoing in London Talks

Pudi Tela Pree Sinte resumes after a halt as 1 Vf Whomad Reiteh Jarminien leads a negotiation with Moident Kamen de Valera. The government building hosts a meeting where Thana and De Valera face a new lease offer while Ramsay MacDonald and de Valera confer in London on Friday.

Kamen de Valera de Valera Ramsay MacDonald Genven de Valera London

Mantana State College Graduates In Nine Joined Class

Nine graduates received degrees at Mantana State College in a ceremony led by President Thomsen. Alfred Atkinenn and Hayes awarded master and bachelor degrees in engineering and related fields. The crowd heard remarks from President H. Vand Rogne and emeritus Wilma Oxley Thompkin as officials discussed campus achievements.

Mezeman Bine T Tapy Mantana State College Ty Francia S Prom- Ment Alfred AtKinenn Hayes Gunn Tai Srey Vande Rogne Nye Wilma Oxley Thampaen Prent Kin Rath

Cedar Creek Road Construction Ties Clearwater Link

Misroula Jatin f Cedar Larerk Foard leads crews resuming work in Cedar Creek country to build a road crossing to connect with the Clearwater range. Project aims to protect forest regions and provide access while facing funding gaps and logistical hurdles. Additional improvements planned on Gold Creek and Powell district areas across mountains from Lolo Mot Springs.

Misroula Poreman A. Perg Cedar Creek Pase Ue Clearwater Rand Aystent Willan Inne Aseus Lm' Ber Dow Lule ‘Forest Gold Creek Powell District Lolo Mot Springs

Fourth Celebration To Be Directed by County Officials

Cascade county officials and their deputies will direct the Fourth Celebration in Cascade county this year. The program includes Great Falls and local events, with coordination by the bicentennial committees. Officials named include Wareman, Harner, and Larrent plus Miss Brown and printing staff. attendees will oversee details at the county fairgrounds.

Great Falls Juve Cascade Arsana Cascade County Ineharze Cagende County Te Ware He County Wareman Csotee Harner Doe Irie Tkeenerad Taarman Dllan Klarper Peale Po Dale Medger Montana Mike Uollind Tha Hoe

Milwaukee Tax Payment Details in Musselshell County

In Musselshell County Milwaukee pays about one third of the total taxes. Treasurer Walter Searls reports a payment of $89,901 from the local rail line and a related tax levy. The county seeks to allocate funds among the district, with residents and businesses affected by the annual assessment.

Milwaukee Musselshell County Vie Walter Searls Musssleheld Comity Hie Hert Rike Milwanker Paul Wad Ite Milwankerts

Former Helena ball player 15 married in Miles City

A wedding tied Margaret Dallon of Poroma to Edward Stanley Chinake 3 of Miles City in Butte with attendance from Katlarine Leary and Ted Meliinger. The couple, both State University graduates, will reside near Seeley Lake after a ceremony at Anthony’s church. Chinake coached at Missoula County High School and teaches PE. Dallon holds an education degree.

Missanti Dino Mise Margaret Dalloon Brite Chinske Tye Department of Physical Education Custer County Ile Missoula County High School PRE Sigma Kappa Fraternity Mes Selinet Raphi Della Or Edward Chineke Danehalt Herve Ageal Nuethren Tunica Trans Pathe Pat Pardee

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