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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1933
Page
6
City briefs report mixed weather across Montana with cooler trends and partly cloudy conditions. Local updates mention a burglary, fines for parking in restricted zones, hospital notes on John Grace Meatand and Willard Ware, and legal notices including property transfers and a ward of the state seeking estate actions.
A Chicago investigation by Assistant Insurance Commissioner J J Kelly reveals stock grafters use long distance phones to sell stock without state regulation. Vendors avoid registration with the insurance department, and the sales method aims to test reliability of Maknat Alert.
An order for 20000 dollars of funding bonds was issued by State Auditor John J. Holmes yesterday from the Northwestern Mutual Fire Association of Seattle. It was submitted to State Treasurer James J. Bratt for delivery of the securities. The association requested bonds maturing in January 19d1.
The Montana Silver Association appointed TL. L. Mayn of White Sulphur Springs as director of the membership campaign in Meagher and surrounding counties. He announced in Helena that the campaign aims to educate on silver’s value for miners, farmers, and the broader economy. The advisory board includes J. T. Stewart. Meagher County representation by Stewart. Silver efforts also reported from Whitefish and Flathead, with membership drives continuing on the Great Northern line. Prison sentences for Ronan bank robbers Ranton Room and Joe Brennan were reduced from 15 to seven years by the state board of pardons, while full pardons and paroles were considered for several others on Governor Cooney’s recommenda tion. The board approved actions including commutations for Thomas Kingery and other cases, with membership on the pardons board listed as Secretary of State Sam W Mitchell, Attorney General Ray mond T Nagle, and State Auditor John J Holmes.
A Montana Auto Club weekly report shows highways statewide improving with spring maintenance underway. U.S. routes from North Dakota to Missoula and Helena areas show good to fair conditions, with detours where work or piling is in progress. One case in Prairie County awarded $12,170 in federal court against National Surety for a 1920s highway accident, after a trial by judge.
The Mining district No. 6 unit of the American Legion Auxiliary plans a district meeting Saturday June 14 with delegates from Lewiston Clark Fork and units from Millen PAlpshore Anaconda Whitefall Deer Lodge Wisden Townsend and Sheridan. Mrs OK Miller of Antte presides and will share convention reports. An awards program and membership contest will be held after sessions with a luncheon and musical program. The district opens at 8 o clock with sessions, then luncheon, a program, and adjournment at 2 pm, followed by an evening logran. Local attendees include Mrs LOW Thompson Mrs J Ward Grosby Mrs Chiurlatie Stevens Mrs Herbert Witler Mrs GE Tow Mrs DD. Moane and Miss Adult.
The state board approved five beer permits for Hansen Packing Co of Butte. April wholesale reports show $2,404.50 in state tax collected. Montana brewers ship 7,571 cases of beer, with Hansen and Schmidt among leading producers. Hammons and Schmidt reported also.
The Montana board faced questions on how beer is advertised at point of sale and whether newspaper ads count. Attorney General Nagle said there were no explicit prohibitions, while vendors sought a ruling on compliant advertising methods amid state and local regulations.
Montana grain storage totals show higher holdings than last year with 2,004,985 bushels in elevators and mills plus 3,758,475 bushels outstanding in storage tickets across wheat barley rye and flax. Terminal stocks amount to 277,740 bushels and travel stocks to 82,171 bushels with national and regional figures cited for comparison.
President Wendell Brooke proposes a faculty committee to address student involvement in extra curricular activities. He cites Northwestern University with 10 000 enrollment to justify expanding leadership opportunities and suggests alumni and two faculty members join the study, possibly inviting two more faculty members.
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed district court rulings in Toole County and Silver Bow County actions. Thomas Kelly sued to recover money via an oil lease assignment to The Oil Corporation. The court upheld a $750 judgment against Washington Fidelity National Insurance Company on an accident policy.
The state board of examiners will open bids this morning for blanket insurance on all state automobiles, trucks, and highway equipment. The Miller Agency of Butte submitted the sole bid thus far, with a final decision pending a second-time bid opening at 10 o'clock.
The YMCA directors announced reduced memberships for period ending October 1 with senior members at $4, young men at $3.50, and women at $2. A full program of physical education for men women and boys was ordered. Summer outdoor activities including kitten ball and volleyball will be featured. Dormitory teams will be supervised to improve income. A successor to J. L. McLaughlin was discussed and the board will continue work until summer. The annual meeting is set for June 16 at 8 o clock with reports and officer elections.
Visitors from Helena and Grant Falls attended Intermountain Union College commencement in Helena this week. Alumni and trustees joined the observances with invitations extended to many local and out of town attendees including Dr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, Rev. Turner, Miss Williamson, and other notables.
Fire destroyed the Trout Creek fridge across the Missouri River near Mausey Lake, burning the middle span and both ends of a 510 foot bridge. County officials estimate rebuilding will cost at least 3,000 dollars and require about three carloads of lumber. Ranger Bert Goodman suspects a discarded cigarette started the blaze. traffic will be detoured via the Canyon Ferry road for some time.
The regular June term of Federal court is to open in Eleloni on June 15, amended yesterday by Judge George M Bouranin. The opening day will hear motions, demurrers, and arraignments with a trial date set for several cases. About 15 criminal actions under the prohibition act are pending in the Helena division. A grand jury will be convened later if required, and civil cases may be scheduled at Colonel's request.
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