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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

Page

6

Helena City Briefs Weather and notices mix in Helena region

Mantena weather reports unsettled conditions with thunderstorms and variable temperatures ending by 6 pm June 9. Northwest forecast notes moderate rains across the upper Mississippi valley, cooler in the Northwest, and no major changes elsewhere as Montana towns record 70s to 78s temps. Local notices include appointments, legal filings, an inventory appraisal, adoption plea, and public notices on permits, elections, and community events in Helena and surrounding areas.

Ipm Noa Helena Salt Lake City Ban Diego San Prendico Mississippi Valley Pacific Coast Mlestesippi Northwest Montana Wave Hélena Kaltepell Milea City

Handicraft Glass Exhibit And Teas Tonight

An exhibit and tea for mambera and tienda of the Lewis and Clark handicraft class will be held tonight at the county agents office. The session closes the 12 lesson course taught by Mrs. W. HB McClatchey. Dearborn home demonstration club meets at 2 pm with Mrs. Peter Burcroft and Mrs. John Murphy. Craig club meets Thursday with Mrs. Jessie Smith. Wolf Creek club meets Friday at Mrs. A Huratad home. Miss Neva Woods presents a dry cleaning demonstration for all sessions.

Mambera and Tienda W. HB. McClatchey Dearborn Jessie Smith Wolf Creek Home A. Huratad Misa Neva Woods

Switzer Estate Ready For Closed In Helena

Final accounting and petition for the distribution of the late Jacob Switzer estate have been filed by executors Louise A. Switzer and Julius Barney in district court. Accounting shows receipts of 417,728.83 since March 10, 1980, expenses of 29,370.02, leaving 12,358.51 cash. Residue includes cash, bonds around 71,000, 710 Helena and Great Falls stock shares, notes and mortgages 28,601, 127,295 Monarch Mining stock, and 12,000 acres of land. will splits property equally between Louise Switzer and Julius Barney. Judge Poorman set June 20 for settlement.

Jacob Switzer Helena Louise A. Switzer Julius Barney Notica Great Falls Ehere Monarch Mining Company Stata Louise Switzer Jeliux Barney W. J. Poorman

Police Plan Big Annual Ball For Helena Citizens

Helena police announce their annual ball will be held June 17 at Shrine temple to aid the police association. The event, tied to the National Guard encampment, will feature Good Music by Bob McAlister's 10 piece band and a concert by the 163rd Infantry regimental band. Fred Gardner chairs the ticket committee as preparations start, with several committees organized for arrangements printing tickets and entertainment.

Ehelena Shrine Helena Citigens National Guard Bob McAlister 163Rd Infantry Shrinn Temple Fred Gardner Ucket Gardner Tom Martin Kenneth James Joe Spurzem Jimmy Ming Gene Millegan John Haggerty Earl Brown Sharll Brown Fred Gebhardt Joe Montgomery Charles Kneiax Ene Millegan Tony Hames

Personal notices from Helena and nearby towns

A long list of visitors and residents arriving at and leaving from Helena area towns includes M M Kline from Glasgow, MacFarland from Big Timber, and numerous others from Great Falls, Libby, Missoula, Livingston, Dillon, and Seattle. Highlights mention Judge Hotaky traveling to Seattle, Senator Tom Larson arriving at the Placer, and Lula Ramage Phelps elected supreme queen of the Daughters of the Nile in Seattle. The notes reflect social calls, travel, and local civic events across several Montana locales.

Seattle Watch Lula Ramage Phelps Seattie the Daughters of the Nile Katherine Rintz Chicago

Specifications for New Structures at Veterans Hospital Fort Harrison

Contracts for an infirmary building, central heating plant, and boiler house at Fort Harrison were announced. Bids open July 13 in Washington for general construction, heating, plumbing, electrical work, elevator, and chimney. Bidders must show financial and technical ability. bonds required. partial payments monthly. prevailing wage rules apply to contracts over $5,000.

Veterans’ Hospital Fort Harrison H. C. Watts Veterans’ Bureau Arlington Building Washington, D. C Ox Falcows Ems Veterane’ Bureau Washington, D., C U. S Erons Palo Alto Calif

Stebbins Calls for Higher Wool Prices to Growers

Secretary Stebbins of the Montana Wool Co-operative Marketing Association issued a statement urging growers to back the market and seek the full foreign price plus tariff. He cited recent Texas sales and Boston prices, noting Western producers reluctant to sell at reduced values. Eleven carloads totalling about 369,390 pounds have been shipped to the National Wool Marketing Corporation in Boston since May 1, with shipments this week around 60,000 pounds.

Boston National Wool Marketing Corporation Texas Browers Neice Murray Stehhies Montana Wool Co-operative Marketing Assenation Texas West Stebbins

Kodak Saves It Outdoor Gear Line Debuts

Kodak introduces its latest outdoor products with models suited for motoring hiking and golfing. Available in bright colors at moderate prices. Stop and view the line.

Kodak

Lamport Family Reunites at Hecla Golden Wedding

Secretary O C Lamport and family attended the golden wedding of his parents Mr and Mrs C H Lamport in Hecla South Dakota on June 4 The event featured a mock wedding reenactment with a minister and 20 friends The Lamport couple married in Baraboo Wisconsin and moved to Hecla 48 years ago The family included four married children and seven grandchildren Both Mr and Mrs Lamport have twin attackers A sister of Mrs Lamport attended the garden anniversary while a sister of Mr Lamport in Arizona could not attend.

O. C. Lamport Yelena Commercial Club Lamport Esther Lamport Amherat S. D Hecla C. H. Lamport Baraboo Wisconsin Mr. Lamport Mrs. Lamport Mr. Larmport Arizona Wnable Tim Nens

Detroit Doctor Describes Caring Method For Needy

Dr J G Bayles of Herman Reserve Hospital Detroit arrived in Helena with John McMullan an old timer. McMullan suffers asthma and was treated at Detroit Municipal Hospital where Bayles is on staff. Bayles described Detroit methods for caring for the needy noting patients are often sent home with staff follow up. He visits Montana for the first time and says he will return, pleased with the country and climate.

J. G. Baylea Herman Riefer Hospital Detroit Helena John McMullan McMullan Cuffera Municipal Hospital Bayles Biy Health Montana

Helena Delegates Honor VFW Commander Wolman

Helena delegates recount a Missoula event honoring Commander-in-Chief Wolman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The evening featured entertainment, tributes, and remarks on Fort Harrison hospital needs, followed by a joint encampment planning session and a dance luncheon.

Helena Wolman Lawrence W. Moon Daugtster Katherine Mixeoule Ole Beck Wohman Veterans of Foreign Wars V. F. W. Hall Missoula Post Jaintly Bureau Hospital Fort Harrison

Helena Boy among USC Grads in 1930s Class

Merril J. Peare of Helena graduates from the University of Southern California with a bachelor of science in merchandising. About 1,300 students are in the 1930 graduating class as baccalaureate services were held May 31 and commencement on June 6 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Ground-breaking for the Edward I Doheny Memorial Library occurred on commencement day witnessed by students, faculty, and spectators.

Merril J. Peare Helena University of Southern California Los Angeles Coliseum U. S University Avenue Expoal|tion Park Coliseum University Edward I. Doheny, Sr Trojan

Park commissioners named for Lewistown by governor

Governor Erickson yesterday appointed six to the Lewistown park board, with terms ending May 4, 1932 and May 1, 1933. Appointees include Walter C. Lehmann H. H. Oftman and Mrs Senta Franke plus Mrs Hester P. Cox Harry W. B. Lay and Edmund M. Wright.

Erickson Yeaterday Board of Park Lewis Great Falls Livingston Hillings Billings Commission Lewistown Walter C. Lehmann H. H. Oftman Mré Senta Frangke Hester P. Cox Harry WB. Lay Edmund M. Wright

Thirty Nine To Leave State Prison In June

The state board of prison commissioners met with Warden Austin B Middleton and approved the release of 33 prisoners during June. Fourteen will be paroled and 25 will be released after serving their sentences.

State Board of Pervon Commissioners Yeaterday Austin B. Middleton State Penitentiary

Naval Officer to Address Rotary Club Noon Meeting

Commander Lewis, naval officer in charge of recruiting for the district including Montana Utah and parts of Wyoming, will speak at the noon Rotary meeting today. He tours the northwest coordinating recruiting efforts and will discuss navy growth and activities.

Lewiieutenat UB. Navy Montana Lewis Utah Male Wyoming Navy

Don Stocking Among Graduates Admitted to the Montana Bar

Donald Stocking of this city son of Mr and Mrs Ht D Stocking 412 North Howie street was one of 13 graduates admitted to the Montana bar yesterday morning They were presented to the Montana supreme court by Attorney General L A Foot who made the motion Stocking attended Helena schools and graduated from the Med School in 1925 He also attended Mount St Charles college before going to the university where he ran active in university affairs having won a letter for basketball He is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity at the Minji ponla Institution The others who may pow hang out their shingles are Wesley Wertz of Missoula Fussel S Smith St Billings Gris D Shead of Portland Ore Anton K Moe of Glendive Leo J Kottas of Denton Claude A Johnson of Marlow ton Alvin C Johnson of Missoula Cafford W Geihie of Missoula Eugena C Chantley of Terry Thomas H Bonner of Perma Robert H W Allen of Virginia City George J Allen of Livingston

Donald Stocking Ht. D. Stocking North Howie Street Montana Montana Supreme Supreme Court L. A. Foot Stocking Helena Scchools Mount St. Charles College Sigma Chi Min Jiponla Wesley ~ Wertz Missoula Fussel

Redstone notice recalls M A Inness farming move

Lynn Stubbs of 1419 Boulder Ave NVA was notified yesterday of the death of his brother in law D M Innes at Redstone. Mac Inness married May Stubbs and had three children. He came to this city 19 years ago to farm in northeastern Montana after a career as an engineer on the Northern Pacific.

Lynn Stubbs Boulder Avenva D. M. MatInness Redstone MacInness May Stubbs Thos Montana Northern Pacific

Smoking Restrictions In National Forest Areas Begin June 14

The regional forester announced closure of most forest smoking with exceptions for Improved areas and cante Riound. Travelers by motor vehicle or pack train must carry and use proper fire equipment, including shovels and axes, due to heavy fire risk from weather and careless behavior. Forester Leon Sturtt cited Majer Uryan Kelly on fire prevention funding and fire damage costs.

Melena National Forest Buart Leon Sfurtt Majer Uryan Kelly Cemianal Foresters Missoula

Mrs Charles Meyer Passes After Long Illness

Mrs. Charles Meyer of Davis street dies at Johns hospital after an extended illness. Born March 14 1886 in Maherly Miyagi she had lived in Montana 22 years and Helena since her marriage to Chores E Meyer ten years ago. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs W L Rumple Seattle a son Lee Ho Schrultz Bremerton and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 from Opp and Conrad with pallbearers named.

Charles BE. Mayer Davis Street John's Hospital Maherly Miyagi Montana Meyer Helena Chores .E. Meyer Never Eugene Meyer Opp Conrad Lea Germain Fred Lohman Walter Hedd Roy Simon L. K. McNell Nelson

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