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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

2

Federal official to probe Plentywood car bombing affair

Hazeman June 7 Hazeman June 7 Thom as Horsford Montana Konstlement administration head said FBI investigators from Butte were en route to Plentywood to probe the bombing of an automobile owned by Samuel Borague Sheridan County administrator. Two persons injured one seriously Lorenz 22 Fern Jonson 18 both of Plentywood. Lorenz suffered concussion and lacerations. Lorenz condition described as serious by attending physicians.

Hazeman Thomas Horsford Montana Konsttlement Administration Federal Bureau of Investigation Butte Plentywood Ssmuel Borague Sheridan County Horsford Borague Pheriff Baeritt Hans Madsen Hubert Lorenz Lez Fern Jonson Lorenz May

Daner Jailed After Gar Runs Off Road

Jah Lawrence was booked at Holice headquarters on a charge after the Chevrolet coupe he drove north ran off the left side of the Great Falls highway about 60 feet south of the Great Northern railroad viaduct. Officer Larry Kane investigated the crash and noted the car skidded along the left side then plunged eight feet down an embankment. The vehicle did not overturn but rested at a 45 degree angle. An unidentified taxi driver reported that he and the car drove over the embankment. Lawrence will appear in police court tomorrow morning.

Jah Lawrence Holice Qiunkani Cing Lawrence Pollee Court

Showers Continue in North Country Weather Outlook

Northern Montana saw continued showers yesterday with forecasts of more rain today and tomorrow. Great Falls led precipitation at 0.28 inches, Cut Bank 0.21, Lewistown 0.17, Billings 0.08, while Poplar noted 0.04. Northeast Montana reported little moisture, hurting crop prospects though rain could aid late feed and spring wheat germination. Fort Collins reports a 10 inch carp may have caused four Denver fishermen to drown at Love Land Lake, with banks identifying the fish as hooked on one of the poles found during searches.

Montana Weather Bureau Great Falls Lewiatown Billings Holeta Fred Four Poplar Roosevelt County Hara Mike Fort Collins Calp Gene Banks Denver

Advance Ticket Sale For Hospital Dance Draws Crowd

Advances ticket sales for a Shrine temple dance to raise funds for a new hospital building drew optimism from Mrs. Frank D. Brown, head of the ticket committee, after a Placer hotel meeting. The event features Skipper Kelley and the Commerdores, with a prize waltz for grace and skill. proceeds aim to fund a new half million dollar hospital replacing earthquake-damaged facilities.

Shrine Temple Bo Aan Hospital Frank D. Brown Placer Hotel Skipper Kelley Dadda Hays John'a Hoenital Montana

Pioneer Valley rancher Herman Mayer dies at 77

Herman Mayer 77 longtime Valley resident died at his home north of the city shortly before noon yesterday. Born December 31, 1859 in Spire Germany he came to this country long ago and ranched in the valley for nearly five decades. Surviving are his son Herman M Mayer and daughter Mrs Mika Yuhna of Hol Ono Valley and five grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at Opp and Conrad mortuary with Rev Emil Zeigler of the Frent Lutheran church officiating. Burial in Hor estvala cemetery.

Herman Mayasr Felony Valley Yeatarday Mr. Mayer Spire Germany Mrn Old County Hospital Helena Anie Wage Bons Herrmann Mayer Herman M. Mayer Mika Yuhna Holono Valley Opp Conrad Mortuary Emil Zeigler Frent Lutheran Church Melatn Horestvala Cemetery

Postal Receipts In May Show Rise In Revenues

May postal receipts totaled 16,862.92 with 15,143.13 for the previous May. Bond sales remained steady with 15,500 in May versus 12,693.75 last year. The proclamation notes Washington will default again on war debt payments totaling 1,875,000.

Meares Harry Hendricks Alex Waniington Yucaalainy United States

Hearing on Liquor Law Case Delayed to June 3

The hearing in the Higgins suit against Ayers Mitchell and the secretary to prevent suspension of the 1987 rural liquor law was pushed to June 3 after attorneys noted plans to call over 1,000 witnesses. Judge Padbury granted the postponement while parties await further rulings on petitions and referendums connected to the referendum.

Jack Higgins Uay Roy H. Ayers Brita Bom Padbury Iggins Aiuto Frost

Kiwanis Hear Talk on Helena Geology

Helena Kiwanis heard Tr. Ropes, a local mining engineer, discuss the geology of the Helena mining region and how federal mining development could boost Montana if funded like agriculture. Carlson introduced the speaker and a brief directors’ meeting followed the session.

Helanic Tr. 8 Ropes Helena Kiwanis Club Montana Ropes Rand Lara Carlson Acaufo

School Board to Meet This Evening for Bond Resolution

Trustees of school district No. 1 convene in special session at 7 30 tonight to authorize sale of 125000 worth of bonds voted by city electors May 28. Clerk I Mclride and board to discuss disposition of bonds and bid dates. Construction plans for Wolona school buildings may also be reviewed.

Mclride Arso Flo Gale Wolona

Rural electricity bid opening by Montana Water Board

The Montana Water Conservation board announced bids will be opened today for a 136 mile rural power line in Yellowstone county under a rural electrification project serving about 550 farms. Charles Shannon of Hutte was low bidder for 73 miles of line for the Missoula rural electrification association with a bid around 261,310. For North Dakota, W Roberts reported heavy three day rain across the western half of the state, the heaviest June rainfall since 1914, with Drake recording 7.01 inches.

Montana Water Conservation Board Yellowstone County Charles Shannon Hutte Missoula The Water Board Plamarck N. D W. Roberts Federal Meteorologiat North Dakota Drake

Paroled prisoner thanks for freedom in Montana

A 65 year old inmate named John Fox, jailed for second degree murder after a fatal fight, was paroled by Governor Roy S. Ayers after a sentence commute from 10 to 20 years. Near death from an illness, Fox expressed deep gratitude to supporters as he prepared to relocate to Malta for a new start.

John Fox Wally Deer Lodge Montana Fox Roy S. Ayers Neraterday Malta Lame Deer

Great Falls Delegation Inspects Helena Airport Structures

A Great Falls group traveled to Helena by National Parks Airways to inspect the Helena municipal administration building and airport structures. The delegation included Charles A. Anderson Frank Flaherty W. H. George and others from the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce Airways Committee plus city engineers and chamber officers.

Great Falls National Parks Airways Hellena Municipal Helena Charles A. Anderson Royal Milling Company Elo Walera Frank Flaherty Great Falls Paper Company W. H. George Mortician Frank McDowell Columbus Hospital Great Falls Chamber of Commerce Airways Committee Fd Heenan A. J. Brettenstein Chamber

Marriage License for Clark Pickett and Margaret Bellm

Vital statistics record a marriage license issued to Joseph Clark Pickett and Margaret Bellm, both of Philipsburg, in the period covered. Births note a baby to Mr and Mrs Robert Gordon of Helmville born Monday evening at St John’s Hospital. Deaths include Herman Mayer age 77, at his home in Helena valley Monday morning and James Coleman Armstrong of Browning at Fort Harrigan veteran’s hospital Monday night. Funeral services for doorman Mayor who died Mayday at his home in the valley will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Opp and Conrad chapel with Rev Emil Ziegler officiating. burial at Forestvale Cemetery.

Joseph Clark Pickett Margaret Bellm Philipsburg Robert Gordon Helmviile St. John’s Hospital Herman Mayer Helena Valley James Coleman Armatrong Browning Fort Harrigan Opp Conrad Emil Ziegler First Lutheran Church Forestvale

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