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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

3

Quarrel Shooting Wounds Gaynor and Graves in Twin Bridges

In Twin Bridges early today a card game quarrel led to a shooting in which Charles Gaynor. formerly of Salinas California, was critically wounded and hotel keeper Harry Graves was seriously wounded. Graves said Gaynor fired first after returning with a rifle. Gaynor was arrested previously in Salinas on assault charges. Edith Webster, 46, of Calgary was killed when the airplane she rode in crashed near the city airport. Judge Gufford P. Smith was elected president of First Church of Christ Scientist for the coming year.

Butte Charles Gaynor Salinas Calif Lera Harry Graves Twin Bridges Wagness Graves Aynor Gaynor Snerff Larry Wier Silver Bow County California Wier Police Aessembler Helena Calgary Alta Edith Webster Heads Science Church Boston Qufford P. Smith Newton First Church of Christ, Scientist

City Moves to Remove Heiser Buildings for Park Plan

The city council voted to sponsor a private fundraising drive to pay for removing the Heiser building and other structures at South Main to create a memorial park. If funds are raised, condemnation proceedings will target William H Heiser and, if needed, Tein Sing, with the ruins of the old city hall to be cleared. The plan includes turning the area into a Pioneer Memorial Park and cites past efforts dating to 1932.

Yaterday South Main Street Erat William H. Helser Hosd South Main Tein Sing Went Main Sutler Went Main Street Society of Lone and Daughters of Pioneers Hellena Business and Professional Women's Club Pionser Memorial Lpark Otto Krieg A-A Quare Ene Heiser Helser John Mahan Krieg Funda Aail Tain Sing Thin

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Salmon Eggs Case at Missoula

Missoula June 7 Thomas Gleason faced arraignment in justices court amid accusations by a deputy state game warden of possessing salmon eggs. He pleaded not guilty as hearings set for June 11, with prior acquittals noted. Warden described 500 jars seized from Gleason’s establishment and 498 more awaiting return to the water, as investigators traced shipment and possession across state lines.

Missoula Benson Gleason Jack Carney Montana Jasge Werden Weaver

Murray seeks more for insects battle in Montana

Senator James Murray announced after talks with Secretary Waldo that the Bureau of Entomology will add 20000 for cricket and grasshopper control in Montana. He plans to press WPA for further funds and will seek Hopkins support for immediate action. Missoula plans beautification under Higgins Avenue bridge with public subscriptions, service clubs, and WPA labor.

Washtngtes John James Murray Wal- Jaro Bureau of Entomology Montana Murray Niatala W.P.A Harry L. Hopkins Atll Hopkins Missoula Higgins Avenues Ares Dwicht Minon WPA Labor Kropman W.P.A. Jandacaps Feland

Labor rights clash and calls for lawful order

A New York Tribune editorial condemns strikes turning violent and arming workers, warns against vigilantism, and stresses that police power must be guided by law, not private arms. It critiques a Michigan bill granting governor seizure power over threatened plants and warns of state overreach and partisan enforcement harming civil liberties.

Sirikery Atrikera J Ha Planta Storta Courag Polica Pawnec Michigan Lsbor Govenor Unia Libernia Examiplek Copsright New York Tritune

Regattas Planned by State Boat Group in Montana

The Montana Best Racing association endorses a tentative six regattas for the 1937 season with dates set in Whitefish Thompson Falls Polson Anaconda Elk’s Rest Missoula Seeley Lake and a head race at Elk’s Rest on August 22. Commodores Stanley Young Ernest Van Kuen and Robert Elliot head a new race committee to supervise the state meet.

Whitfish Robert Tiot Whitefish Whitefial Lake Hout Association Montana Best Racing Polson Paleon Elliot Clube Anaconda Missowla Thompson Falla Paleo Trallspell Missoula Thompson Falls Varions Klepetko Elk’s Rest Flethead Stanley Young

Storm. Bolts Rope Outlook In Carbon

Red Lodge and Carbon County report a continued steady rain over Thursday and Friday. Observers note it eases grasshopper and cricket threats, while snowfall is noted in Beartooth mountains near Richel lodge. Public hearings set for June 14 will discuss preliminary budgets. boards prepare August final budgets.

Red Lodge Inne Carbon County Beartooth Mountains Richel Lodge Here Billings Mia Fannie Kira Yellowstone County Schoolo

Cascade Man Will Build Last Link Salmon Highway

Missoula June TyA Woodward, Great Falls contractor, was low bidder for the last link of Bitter Root Salmon Forest highway three miles from Connor. Woodward bid 55 897.15, among seven bids. Next was S Birch 57 882.66, third Clifton Applegate 63 643.45. H C Moss Construction Seattle submitted lowest of eight bids for guard rails on Clark's Fork highway east of Thompson Falls at 13 565.50. Next George Garress Spokane 14 674.95, third Joslyn McAlister Spokane 14 820.80.

Missoula Tya Woodward Great Falls Connor Bureau of Public Roads Woodward S. Birch Great Fale Clifton & Applegate Spokane H.C. Moss Construction Company Seattle Clark’s Fork Thompson Falls George Garress Joslyn McAlister

Montana Woman Dies After Camp Fire Burns

A Montana woman died and her husband was seriously burned when a blaze destroyed the cookhouse at the Resettlement administration camp west of Baylor about 45 miles north. The woman, identified as Mrs. Peter Teakeen, in her twenties, died soon after the fire broke out in the frame building. The husband was unemployed at the camp and hospitalized in serious condition.

Glastow Cook Resettlement Administration Baylor Peter Teakeen James

Lands Opinion in Oil Gas Stricken

The opinion discusses a Glacier County case to allot title to Nadeau’s interest in oil and gas land and a lease on 80 acres. The lower court ruled for Nadeau, raising questions about the justification and consistency of judicial utterance in such property disputes. The record notes the lack of a similar English report for comparison.

Aimilar Glacier County Nadeau

Golfers Win Match On Dixon Course Amid Reptile Encounters

Mitsouls June 7. Hesarda golfers faced natural hazards on Dixon course including bunkers sand traps gopher holes and a rattlesnake encounter. A player noted a flashooter becomes a needed club as the reptile swallow an antelope rabbit during the match. H C Deokar Indian agency chief clerk reported the event.

Mitsouls H. C. Deokar Indian Agency

Go Getter to Cappy Ricks at the Rio with Cast

Charles Winninger makes the leap from Cap’s Andy to Cappy Ricks in The Go Getter adapted from Peter B Kyne. Georgy Brent Anita Louise co star as the show plays at the Rio. Call It A Day arrives tomorrow featuring Livia de Havilland Tan Hunter Anita Louise and others.

Charles Winninger Cap Andy Cappy Ricks Tascal Peter B. Kyne Rio Georgy Brent Anita Louise Livia de Havilland Tan Hunter Alice Brady Roland Young Frieds Incecort

Marlow Theater Closes Run with Star Pair in Is My Affair

The Marlow presents its last show today featuring Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck in Is My Affair with Victor McLaglen. A color cartoon and Paramount news are added. Tonight at 3 p m the Marion holds Amateur Night with cash prizes and a chance to win a Yellowstone Park trip.

Marlow Theater Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Victor McLaglen Paramount News John Howard Nao Grey Judith Barratt Bil Marion Yellowstone Park Naonal Park Airways sTeem

Butte Strike Ends After Clerk Union Accepts 16 Percent Increase

In Butte, a three week clerks strike at local stores ended today after the union voted to accept terms of an agreement. Stores agreed to a 16 percent raise while working conditions remain unchanged. Also from Ithaca, Captain Charles F. Mean, 70, retired Cornell University Proctor and former NYC police inspector, died.

Butte Butta Uoiow Ithaca, NY Charles F. Mean Cornell University New York City

Man Pleads For Wife Money In Downtown Fla

Mian Florida reports a 62 year old man, Nathaniel W. Ellis, wandering downtown with a pile of bedragled coins, claiming he would raise funds to defy his dead wife. Police, and a judge, heard the tale. Ellis was released to pursue the funds.

Fla Nathaniel W. Ellis Elis Puriel Fund

At The Antlers Presents Hell Divers At Last Show

The Antlers theater offers the final screening of Hell Divers with Clark Gable and Wallace Beery as rival seamen. Also shown are Jungle Jim chapter one and Metrotone news.

Antlers Theater Clark Gable Wallace Beery Ackic Metrotone News the Antlers Sonja Henle Giant Castara Adolph Manjou Don Ameche The Rite Brothers Lee Ray Arline Judge Paramount News

Puerto Rican nation lists sent to Atlante by air

Eight Puerto Rican groups began transport by air to Atlante to serve sentences for conspiring to overthrow the United States administration in the island. The dispatch marks a harsh step in the ongoing political crackdown on pro independence activities.

San Juan Puerto Rico Atlante United States Administration

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