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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

7

Cripple Drops Crutches and Runs as Bulls Appear

Butte police report two notable incidents. Officers Riley and Sullivan saw a man with crutches on South Wyoming Street. he appeared drunk and ran when hailed. In a separate rooming-house altercation, a blind man and a one legged man fought, both serious but not severely harmed, before officers separated them.

Butte Burt Riley Emmett Sullivan South Wyaming Street Rd O'Keefe Tom Nixon

Albertson Theft Case 15 Solved Before Report

Missoula police and deputies pickup a suspicious visitor in Frenchtown and solve an Alberton burglary before it was reported. R H McDougall admits stealing clothing from a parked car and implicates a friend. Officers hunt the pal. a tense late-night city-wide search follows.

Missoula Frenchtown George Bukarats Jalmor Karkanen R. H. McDougall Alberton Amrrested McDougall Ulec Goode

Unusual Result When Stephens Marries Stevens

Willa Stephens of Hamilton and Margaret Stevens of Hamilton obtained marriage licenses in Butte. Clerk Elmer Shea noted the coincidence that the brides’ names would differ only by a final letter. A similar past case occurred when Klae married Stevens, unrelated to the bride.

Butte A Stephens Stevens Willa Stephens Hamilton Margaret Stevens Elmer Shea Mr. Stephens Klae

Publications staff honored at Montana State college banquet

At Hotel Baxter last night the MSC and Exponent, Montana State college student publications, announced staff awards for meritorious work. Incoming editors named staff for the coming year. Attendees included Jack Marper and Willam Graft. Also noted were Montana and Exponent staff appointments and future changes. Mrs Marcus Daly arrived in Daly for a summer stay.

Heremes Montanan Exponent Montana State College Hotel Baxter Jack Marper Montgnan Willam Graft Knys Trusse? Neil William MacMillan Robert Sonntag Pat Hart Vesta Tredzina Robert Sperger Henry Murray Richard Timmel Vivian Cowan Benita Lyon Dost Albera Hot Tichenor Helen Sandvig Betty Eagle Dolores Stanbury Jayne Tuttle Gerald Behlmer Bud Woelser Mable Hose Baker Elizabeth Nibbe Jean Rogers Clyde Rushim Edna Vannn Robbing Clyde Rushing Wiliam MacMilan Cfrcntation Manger Bud Welser Jack Michardson aRenerate Carrol O'Rourke Carrol O’ronarks John McCloud AL Grantham O'Rourke

Barbara Bell Fashions Adolescent Frock Pattern

Barbara Bell presents a spring summer pattern for girls eight to sixteen. The peplum front, high girdle line, round collar and puffed sleeves define a modern dress. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1294 1 requires yardage for sizes 8 to 16. Send fifteen cents for the pattern book and order details.

Barbara Bell

Montana Struggles With Mormon Cricket Infestation

Bozeman June 9. Officials urge prompt action and more funds to fight a severe Mormon cricket infestation sweeping eastern Montana. Dr Mills reports funds nearly exhausted as fields are stripped and dust lines cut due to lack of incentives. Montana received 100,090 dollars from WPA for cricket control, most spent helping farmers in invaded areas. Mills says Washington reps and state agencies push for rapid funding. Deer Lodge Penitentiary guards now work eight hours, up from earlier schedules.

Bozeman Lldines Montana Marlow Vo Atate Entommograt Gald Mills Mata WPA Ishar I Cricket Control Mills Lake Sanders

Draftsman Loses Arm in Tram Car Collision

Anacontia June 9 Frederick J Amthor a draftsman at the Anacondia reduction works was seriously injured when struck by a local tram car during an inspection tour. His left arm was severed near the shoulder and he was rushed to the hospital for surgical treatment.

Anacontia Frederick J. Amthor Lortanns Apartments Anacondia Redducion Works

Ravalli Sheriff Taken for Ride in Parade Trick

Ravalli County Sheriff James Oliva and his bride were surprised Monday night by a Hamiltoniana wrecking crew led by Carl Slenker. They used a speedboat mounted on a wrecker in a long parade through Hamilton streets as a mock ride ending at a cafe. Edwin Olion of Fingala North Dakota was found drowned May 7 after a car in a washout along the Missouri River plunged into the water. his body was recovered near Poplar Montana on June 9.

Remilton James Oliva Hamiltoniana Carl Slenker Blale Wagner Wayward Hamilton Venice Shevti¢ Oliva Ivery Charkart Hody Poplar Mont Edwin Olion Fingala N. D Miscouri River Tnere

Glacier Park Hotel Chief Hag Arrived Resources and Upgrades

Adolph A Astmann of St Paul arrived at Glacier Park Hotel Co to inspect the park's hotels and discuss plans for a large tourist supply store at Lake McDonald Many cabins are being built at Many Glacier to replace losses from last fall's forest fire. A new ice house and summer facilities are noted as part of the park's preparations. Montana boat racing association schedules six regattas including Whitefish on July 4 and 6 and Missoula on July 13. Cecil Crowe, 29, dies after being crushed by a 144 ton rack at a Morrie area mine. Columbia Falls city council plans roadwork on Math Street and park improvements near the public square.

Glacier Park Adolph A Astmann St. Paul Gearisl Glacier Park Hotel Co Park Astmann Lake McDonald Aszmenn Clacters Fred Stone Whitefish Montana Boat Racing Association Polson Thompson Falla Anaconda Kalispell Missoula Bozeman Cecil Crowe Morrie

Opening of Spot ted Bear Game preserve urged by Montana groups

A Montana study by Flathead forest officials the Kalispell chamber of commerce and sportsmen's association recommends opening the Spot ted Bear Game preserve to hunting starting October 1 each year until the elk herd reaches the carrying capacity of the winter range. The plan aims to reduce 3000 head to 1000 and restore winter browse. The commission would be asked to draft a bill enabling October openings and continued hunting during the season to prevent snowbound dangers. The report cites severe browse loss from willow aspen and other species and notes elk starvation in winter. observers included Tad Chesler Pete Guensal and several others. Firefighting crews at Chader Park Glazier Park prepared to defend forests following a two day training under Chief Pryton.

Kelispe Flathead Forest Chamber of Commerce and Sportsmen's Association Kaliseell Chamber of Commerce A. Ret Johnson Lie Group Ask Johnson State Fish and Game Commission Tad Chesler Pete Guensal Inte Flaw and Game Commission W. J. Makarland V. W. Sundelina Clarence Sundeling Roy Mc

Early Montana Indians and their history overview

Dr. R B Albright of Montana State Normal College spoke at the Dillon Rotary dinner on Montana Indian history. He noted few Montana Indians in major battles and that conflicts often involved tribes from outside present Montana. He discussed myths about Christian missions and how treaties and gold rush pressures increased military presence, culminating in the 1876 Little Bighorn clash.

Dillon Harry Montana Montana Tr. Albright St. Peter’s Great Falls St. Xavier Big Horn County Tadlake Wyoming Dakota Custer

Ordinance Prohibits Wood Storage in Kalispell Fire Limits

Kalispell city council passed an ordinance banning storage and piling of wood within the inner fire limits and a resolution prohibiting connections of private sewers or drains outside the city system during last night’s regular meeting. The article ends with an OCR glitch mentioning a ruthless destroyer of food.

Kalispell

Anaconda Establishes Police Retirement Fund and New Car Bid

Anaconda council approved a retirement fund for police and set aside 640 dollars to buy a new police car, with the old vehicle to be traded in. A sanitary system for Washes Park was proposed by the health committee led by Dr J Ly O Rourke. Residents must connect within 30 days of installation, with 30 days allowed for those lacking facilities.

Anaconda Washes Park Health Cotm Health Cotm~ Mitten J. Ly O'Rourke Danial Lyons John J. Dyer Reuneil R. W. Glenn

Kalispell Battles Water Reserve Fill From Griffin Park

Kalispell reports a massive water reserve cleaned this week with the reservoir holding about 2,090,000 gallons. The spring at Griffin Park supplies the vast quantity via an underground river connection, and the operation filled the reservoir in roughly six hours.

Kalispell Kalispel T Waas Griffin Park

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