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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1930
Page
6
Weather across Montana reports cool to mild with variable winds and scattered showers in the northwest. Helena area forecasts warm afternoon, the Helena park event set for 6 pm with activities through the evening. Local notices include court actions, appointments, and police briefs detailing arrests for drunkenness, real estate estates, and business matters, plus scheduled meetings and Legion events as listed.
A stream of names appears as visitors and locals travel through Montana towns. G. B. Baker heads to Minneapolis while J. W. Wilson visits from the area. Rev and Mrs Riper of Great Falls join Harvey visit. W. H. George and Felix from Cascade attend sessions in Great Falls. Estimates of other residents and officials travel via Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines for business and inspection duties.
Washington reports President Hoover authorized changes totaling 25,000 dollars for a memorial at the boundary between the Teowa and Clark and Flathead National forests in Montana. The site marks the summit of the Rocky mountains, with a monument planned for the area.
In a 41,000 mortgage dispute Belma Ingerbrightsen and others sued. The Tenby Real y Company was a defendant. The supreme court affirmed a judgment in favor of the plaintiff, recording the note and mortgage in question. The court held that indorsement proof by a witness who saw the signature on many mortgages sufficed to show Clow signed the note. The plaintiff proved title by the note and mortgage, and the defendant offered no evidence to rebut that proof.
A Montana night drive incident shows two young women from a lodge asking passing motorists for aid after a tire issue. Lester Loble and Selena, a Montana attorney, intervened as the pair describe drivers repeatedly passing without stopping despite pleas and a need to inflate a tire.
Mrs Burke announced yesterday she will seek re election as county auditor on the democratic ticket. She has over ten years experience in the office and aims for careful attention to details while conducting the duties. Burke is the only candidate mentioned for the post at present. A separate item notes an event in Tehuantepec Mexico where troops captured and executed three after a clash with bandits.
Lieutenant Apollo Soucek plans to surpass the existing world airplane attitude record of 41,794 feet after the 43,166 foot ascent recognized by the National Aeronautic Association. The record, achieved on the anniversary of a seaplane flight, exceeds Will Neuenhofen's mark by 1,372 feet and ranks as the highest flight of man. Soucek, soon to report to duty on the aircraft carrier Tackington, pledges renewed effort if weather allows.
Burn Merker known for Oregon Trail exploits published Kate Mulhall a Romance of the Dragon Trail in 1920. The book, autographed by Bara Meeker born 1810, recounts pre Civil War experiences along the trail to Oregon. Meeker later led trips by wagon, car, and plane, and founded the Oregon Trail Memorial Association.
Ceil Y. Wilson seeks the Republican nomination for a state representative seat. He is president of Lewis and Clark County Flat and Gun Club for seven years and has been active in promoting the club and sportsmen welfare. Born in Chicago in 1895, he moved to Montana in 1898 and has lived in the county for 52 years. He is vice president and married to Helena Hardware, and he serves as president of the Montana Hardware and Implement Dealers association. He campaigned with the 21st Assembly and vows to continue his work if nominated and elected.
Announcement from the Northern Pacific states key changes in the Interstate commerce form. A new bill of lading will be used after August 1 and must be stamped with legible notation that it conforms to the company’s uniform bill of lading terms. If sent to order, it must be exchanged for the company’s uniform order bill of lading.
Terhard The Dek Cag, known in boxing and fire duties, flees to seek sheriff on the Republican ticket as the seventh entrant. Coe promises to devote his efforts to administration and aims to lawfully run the office. A Helena resident for 28 years and fire dept member for 10, he built a reputation in sports across the western part of the state.
A writ of mandate was issued directing George P. Potter the main auditor to allow Intermountain Lloydain to transact business in Utah. The case, heard in district court before Judge W A Poorman, followed a claim that a license was refused despite compliance with the law. The attorney general moved to quash.
A. T. E. Stafford, Montana agriculture commissioner, attended a gathering of beekeepers in Billings to urge more money for annual bee inspections. He noted extreme heat and drought harming alfalfa crops and urged funds to root out foul brood and eradicate diseases, with Bratford and A. O. Simpel present.
Members of Helena lodge of Kika Ko 193 will stage a large initiation and social event at 8 o'clock. The session will include talks on a new elk house, a political debate among candidates Steve Tatreheck Bert Coty Ho Hongon and Fred Kulloe, musical performances by Nick Smurra Wagles club Jat Curw Alex Wardlaw Milas Huge McLaughlin and others, and a final hornpipe and sword dance.
Canyon Creek rancher Grant Rodda announced intent to seek county commissioner nomination to fill the seat, with no stated policy or campaign slogan. He did not name a successor candidate or propose a platform. the entry signals a civil service oriented bid amid local politics.
City council clears path for July special election on a 200000 dollar water bond to fund improvements. Registration days July 1 and 2, with multiple polling places and designated judges and clerks for the vote.
A $30,000 building corporation named Grandview Nealby Company filed its articles at the secretary of state's office. It has 200 shares at $100 par, total capital, location listed as Blinge, officers including Frank Jacoby and Carl Crocker, and authorized stock subscriptions. Another group, Waddells Incorporated, organized with William S. Waddell and Ethel Waddell as principals, based in Shelby, capitalized at $25,000 with 3,600 shares at $10, three paid in, planning to run a restaurant and eating houses.
Acutesabeltation in the campaign to raise funds for the coming year starts tomorrow morning with a business men committee dedicating several hours. Ensign Troughton Captain Bennett and Lieut Holm lund head the team. Members include W. A. Church O. A Anderson Fred Padhory Frank Gonzales Morrin Davin Thomon Topping J Victor Kobler Joe Morster and J Ep ic Jarcison. A second committee will be named for tomorrow with help from a fromf army. Revival services at 4 o clock and street meetings at 7 will mark the drive week. All officers will attend and singing by a local quartet is planned.
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