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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1932

Page

6

Blue Eyed Maggie mine to undergo summer development

In Emery district near Deer Lodge, the Blue Eyed Maggie mine, now under Snokove Gravy, plans extensive summer development. Underground work by eight men has yielded appreciable values with high grade averaging 2 ounces of gold and 56 ounces of silver per ton, plus notable lead and zinc. Plans include sinking a 60 foot incline shaft and laterals, then a 50 ton daily flotation mill. Jay Northrop is mine superintendent and James Eins of Deer Lodge is consulting engineer.

Deer Lader Snokove Gravy Blue Eyed Maggie Emery District Jay Northrop James Eins Deer Lodge Encinees

Basin 10 reopen and mining work to resume

Boulder June 17 Special VJs report that the Basin 10 gold producing Jib mining properties will be worked again. Jefferson county commissioners reportedly arranged with E Miller Inc of Seattle to take charge and operate. Miller says milling machinery orders are placed and to be installed by August 1. Unwatering of the White Elephant, part of the Jib property, is planned with expected ideal labor.

Boulder Vjs Basin Jefferson Coun Weday

No Activity Noted In Wool Market In Beaverhead County

Dilton June 11 reports six signs of affinity in Beaverhead County wool market though the first load arrived at the First National warehouse this week. Shearing slowed by rain but crews are on the job and will resume as weather clears, ranchers state.

Dilton Beaverhead County First National

Grain Prospects Improve in Cut Bank District

Weather has been cool for rapid grain growth but crops are progressing well due to ample moisture. Government observer W. J. Jones reports 1.82 inches of rain in June up to Thursday morning, with more rain continuing.

W. J. Jones

Musselshell River Overflows Banks in Central Montana

Roundup reports Musselshell River overflowing its banks after days of heavy rain across Central Montana. Water rose from about a foot to roughly two feet, threatening property as storms continue. Previous rain had revived river flow upstream and caused rapid bank erosion at several bends. Authorities note this is the heaviest rainfall in years and water levels may rise further if rain persists.

Musselshell Montana Musselshell River

Girl Forced to Return to Hospital After Freak Injury

Lillian Williams, 13, again seeks care at St. James hospital after a freak accident. While using crutches she was knocked by a neighborhood dog causing a fall that re broke her previously mangled right leg.

Butte Lillian Willams St. James Hospital Lillian

Glasgow Courier Sued Over Libel in Arnot Case

Eric O. Evered, special investigator in the Arnot murder, sues the Glasgow Courier and publisher T. Hocking in district court for 39,000 dollars alleging a February 12 editorial libeled him. Evered seeks 10,000 dollars in compensatory damages and 20,000 dollars in exemplary damages. Mrs Anna M. Arnot is charged with the murder in the case.

Glasgow Glasgow Courier T. 4 Hocking Eric 0 Evered Arnot The Courier George E. Hurd Great, Falls Anna M. Arnot the Courier

Missoula High Aiming To Be Ready By August

Reconstruction of Missoula High School may be finished by August 1, per C J Porkis one of the superintending staff. The building must be completed by August 15 under contract. Plastering and other work on the first floor near finished while crews move to the second floor. Steel mesh is being installed on the second and third floors and the final large steel beam for the southwest wing arrived from Pittsburgh and was installed.

Pittsburch

Townsend Bridge Club Hosts Social Week in Townsend

The Townsend area reports a busy week with multiple bridge gatherings. Mrs W G Ragen and Mrs Paul Ragen entertained at Irene Sterling's home, with honors for Mrs Hooks, Mrs Gaab, and Mrs Ragen. A later luncheon hosted by Mrs Burgess featured orchid arrangements and four bridge tables, with guests including McCormick, Briscoe, Fairchild, Boggett, Murphy, Smazala, and others. A Woodcraft delegation attended a rodeo membership meeting in Helena, and funeral services were held for Mrs Mabel Robinson. Additional notes mention Legion auxiliary activities, local elections, and area residents traveling between Townsend, Helena, and nearby towns.

CN. Burgess Mesdames A. G. McCormick R. B. Briscoe A. Fairchild T. D. Boggett P. H. Murphy F. Smazala Fuchs E. A. Goodman W. J. Hayes L. EB. Griffith Buisson H. H. Holloway M. &. Bayles Frank Houston East Helena J. A. Matthews J. Burke Clements Helena Favors Wousinn Clements C. N. Burgess Chris Bliler W. J. Hares L. B. Griffith P2 Smazal C. B. Fairchild D. §. Rulison L. E. Griffith Woodcraft Messie Merdames C. D. Ballard A. W. Ridgeway C. M. Losster Mra W. T. ‘Thompson Frank ‘Thompson Pete Cartwright Harry Houston Cleve Marks Mary Whaley Jennie Stubblefield Helma Erickson Charlie Shaw Margaret Madden Mr. Robinson Haesel Mabel Robinson Charles Cunningham Legion Auxiliary L. BE. Griffith Sam Aker Ethel Johnson Ie Aker Kenneth Haskell A. C. Davidson Hutchina Charles Kanonas C. Tarrant Ennin Nev Thuneit Missoula Ed Magen Equnty A. G. McCormick Joutine of Peace Broadwater County Claude Simona Backane Simons Jacate Elmer Williams Halena Tittia Virginia Doenker Hatto M. E. Sheridan Fern Jafts Winston Maris Slavenn Carl Wall Henry Wall Jennie Blubblefield Dillon Ahe Larry Langevin A. P. Hames Townsend Quarry Huainess A. DP Hames

Washout on Milwaukee line near Town of Straw repairs

Lewistown June 11 About 200 feet of the Milwaukee railroad tracks were washed out late Wednesday afternoon 113 miles from Straw toward McClure due to heavy rainfall. The bridge could not carry the water, trains between Harlowton Lewistown and Great Falls meet to exchange mail and passengers. Other work crews are expected to repair the line within a day or two.

Lewistown Milwaukee Railroad Straw McClare Harlowton Great Falls

Funeral services for Myron E Cooney in Butte

Butte June 11. Funeral services for Myron E Cooney veteran Butte newspaper man former Silver Bow county commissioner and Montana legislator will be held at 9:30 Monday morning at St Patrick's Catholic church. Eagles lodge of which he was past president will hold ritualistic services Sunday evening.

Butte Myron E. Cooney Silver Bow County Montana St. Patrick's Catholic Church California Eagles’ Lodge Cooney

Dogs Speak Of a Vet Pup Operation Near Butte

June 11 report from Dr. C. O. Williamson’s dog hospital describes a two month old German shepherd pup that swallowed a piece of wood and required stomach removal and incision to extract the obstruction. After a week the pup is expected to recover fully, while kennel dogs express boredom at hearing of the tale.

Butte C. O. Williamson Ritte Dleath

An Evening of Unusual Music By Anita Whalen

Anita Whalen, mentored by Mrs. Whalen, presented a demanding program featuring Beethoven and Chopin works, with Anita’s deepening musical understanding and poised interpretation praised by the audience. Her performance included Bach and modern pieces, concluding with her own Rachmaninov–style composition, while Mrs. Whalen provided attentive accompaniment and refined support.

Mio Tio Bunsey Rovery Rash Kong Anita Texas Rachmaninoff Bry G. Toomey

Convention Elevates Ericksen as Grand Counselor

Miles City June 1 George B. Ericksen of Bute elected grand counselor of the grand council of the United Commercial Travelers tri state district covering Utah Idaho and Montana Pocatello Idaho chosen as 1933 convention site Dates for next year meeting June 9 Other officers include Carl Nelson Missoula DL Rosa Missoula and Te WH Evans Billings in various roles.

Miles City George B. Ericksen Bute United Commercial Travelers Tri-State Utah Idaho Montana Pocatello Carl Nelson Altes City DL Rosa Missoula Te. WH Evans Orden Cioh Grand Trene Surer Balt Chet Utelus Billinee Erant Pace M. Ti Graham Pron Utahy Grant Sentinel F. of Kanke Boise Charles R. Aulten Pop Hirsel Yelena G. Gree Rurie H. T. Orton Billings

Notice to Demolish Building on Pen Site Near Billings

June 11 report shows an early demolition order for a federal jail site northwest of Billings in preparation for new construction. U S Marshal Rolla Duncan received directions from W T Hammack to solicit bids for the work and to open them at 2 elark on June 17.

Billings Butlding Rolla Duncan United State W. T. Hammack Bureau of Prisona Washington Bureau of Prisons Duncan Priday

Chicago Salesman Injured in Grand Falls Crash

Tom Ludlow a 40 year old Chicago salesman for Johns Manville was injured and property damaged in a Friday automobile accident at Central Avenue and Thirteenth Street. He was taken to Deaconess hospital with non life threatening injuries. The report notes he is not in serious condition. The item references other local social notes and events from Helena Townsend and Missoula areas, including a Farmers Union meeting set for June 16 at the courthouse with Wicker of St Paul to speak, and various visits and travel notes involving residents from the surrounding towns.

Great Fauls Tom Ludlow Chicago Johns-Manville Company Ludlow Deaconess Hospital Ladinw Central Avenua Thirteenth Street Hamed Jean Kirby The State University Louise Bunch Mev. F. Js. Dodds Missoula Farmers' Union Wicker St. Paul Mra. H. Williams Bararsburg Meg. Doughty Goodman C. M. Lofgren Catherine Bolkavitz Mabel Moffett Misa Fern Canty Blandis Canty Helena Townsend Bert Quinn Bill Quinn Clarence Berberet Hardy Mather JL. V. Johnson W. Gi Kirachat Leroy Bronson Dostennes Joe Lasby Misaoula

Woman Held In Ice Pick Stabbing Of Party Companion

In Billings on June 11 Pat tiela Morgan, 28, was stabbed with an ice pick Thursday. Mrs Dan Mearhon remained held without charge as police detained her husband and Sam Blake after the hotel trains. The women were released from county jail Friday afternoon after questioning. The doctor said Morgan showed some improvement but remained not out of danger from possible infection.

Billings Juna Pattiela Morgan Dan Mearhon Sam Blake Roc Dillavan Darkel

Beaverhead Weather News Signals Ongoing Rain

Beaverhead County records indicate continuing rainfall with potential for river rise and flood alerts. Officials urge residents to monitor weather updates and prepare drainage measures as storms threaten the region.

Plan to Eradicate Weeds in Malta Campaign

Malta water district officials and G. I. Bingham plan a county wide weed eradication effort using calcium alum chloride. They aim to purchase a carload of chemical, share costs with Blaine and Chil Wipa counties, and treat canal and land areas to curb thistles and other weeds. Estimated budget ranges from 200 to 400 million units.

Malta Malta Water Extract Commissioners G. 1 Bingham Aniodale Extension Nook Water Commissioners Blaine Chil Wipa JC Je

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