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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

2

Butte Aerie Helps Install Officers of Helena Eagles

Aba Cohen of Butte aerie of Eagles led a large delegation to install Helena lodge officers. William Williams was named worthy president with Sherman W. Smith vice president and a full slate of local officers. The event included initiation of candidates, remarks by P W P James Brett and state secretary John Rowe, and presentation of the Sid Willis Silver trophy to the Helena drill team. Plans note Montana aerie conventions, Lethbridge affiliating this year, and potential Dominion convention next year.

Aba Cohen Butte Arthur Opp J. G. Thompson Netie Helena A. G. Fitzpatrick James J. Brett John Rowe Montana Byron Cooney Hen Buckley T. J. B. Shatney F. L. Sorenson Aerie Sid Willis Great Falls Lethbridge Aerie Montana State Erie Calgary Dominion

Funeral for William Lockhart Held Today in Chateau

The funeral for William E. Lockhart, supervisor of the Lewis and Clark national forest, who died from injuries after a horse kicked him last Monday near Dr. E. J. Crary’s cabin on the Teton river, will be held today at Chateau. His body will be taken to Bozeman for burial.

William BE. Lockhart Lewis and Clark National Forest E. J. Crary Teton River Chateau L. C. Hartt Helena National Forest Bozeman Lockhart de. Crary Hoy Corral

Girl critically wounded in accidental rifle shooting near Austin

Miss Helen Grohbrugge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Grohbrugge, suffered a through-and-through .22 caliber bullet wound from right to left while hunting with her parents on a ranch near Austin. Doctors reported critical condition at St. Peter’s hospital and noted lung injury.

Intharse Hudolph Horsky St. Peter's Hospital Mias Helen Grohbrugge Austin Mise Grohbrugee State Bureau of Eigilan Rehabilitation Charles J Helena

Highways Reported Fair by Auto Assay Montana

The Montana Automobile Association's weekly highway report finds overall good to fair road conditions across the state with several detours and rough segments. Major routes from North Dakota to Montana towns show mostly good dirt roads, with notable detours near Plains, the Helena to Missoula corridor, and various stretches in Glacier Park and U.S. routes 2 7 1 94. Local advisories urge checking with the Missoula and Kalispell chambers for current conditions.

Montana Automobile Association Continental Divide Powell County U. S. No. 10 Fron North Dakota Wibaux Glendire Miles City Forsyth Rillings Living- Aton Bozeman Butte Missoula Deer Lodge Wallace Spokane Plains Sand Point Perma Plains Closed, Traffic Going da Camas Prairie Road] Into Plains: Thia Hanrdale Malta Havre Shelby Browning Joplin Chester Belton Glacier Park Road Kalispell Libby Troy Chamber of Commerce Kallspell Whitefish U. 8 Monida Lima Raugh Jdma Dillon Hutle Rood Buite Helena Whitehall Elk Park Great Falls Sec Diona Sheridan Wyoming Billings Lewis Town Livingston Yellowstone Park Ringling Fair Ringl Polonix Fair Ilamilton Rome Cody Fair Terry Glendive Sidney Fair Circle Good Jordan Broadus Road Ekalaka Ronn Wolf Point Scobey Fair Culbertson-Plentywood- Beobey Medicine Hat Duat Fair West Yellowstone Karata U. S

Former Helena Girl Marries In London Registry Office

Mrs Margaret Schulze wed Anthony J Draxel Riddle Jr in London yesterday in the registry office. Mr and Mrs Norman Molter, longtime friends of the Boyce Thomson family, were informed by cable of the ceremony. The late Chr William Boyce Thompson, noted mining figure, and Mrs Thompson had a daughter Margaret born in Helena.

Norman Molter Boyca-Thomasons Helena Virginia City Margaret Schulze London Anthony J. Draxel Riddle, Jr Philadelphia William Boyce Thompson Thompson Margaret

Suit Filed Over Wages At May's Creamery

Helena Adjustment Company filed in district court against Fred May operator of May's Creamery to collect 407.90 for wages owed Matilda Linn and her son Alfred Linn. Matilda worked March 27 1930 to February 24 1931 and Alfred worked the same period. May paid Matilda 465 leaving 74.84 due and paid Alfred 1790 leaving 323.06 due. A Spaulding represents the plaintiff.

Fred May May Helena Adjustment Company Dua Matilda Linn Alfred Linn Alfred Adjustment Company

Carey Land Act Board Meeting Postponed to July 10

The Carey Land Act Board meeting scheduled for yesterday was postponed until July 10. State engineer and secretary J. James said postponement was necessary to allow all parties concerned to be present.

Carey Land Act Board James Tames

Draper Arrives from Boston to Assess Montana Wool Market

Paul Draper, president of Draper and Company, selling agents for the National Wool Marketing Corporation, arrives in Helena from Boston about 1 pm to tour wool growing counties with A. T. Hibbard of Union Bank. Three Boston graders are in Montana evaluating prices. Local George Lister, Thurman, and McPherson travel to ranches as part of the coverage.

Paul Draper Draper and Company of Beston National Wool Marketing Corporation A. T. Hibbard Union Bank ‘and Trust Company Siben‘s Draper Wll Helena M. E. Stebbins Draper Yellowstone Park Boston Montana Bioston Fockmasters George George Lister Cheva- Mer George Thurman Dillon George McPherson Kalispell

Land Commissioners approve oil and gas lease bids

The state board of land commissioners approved four oil and gas leases covering 2 200 acres in Teron and Fallon counties with 1600 dollars in rent. Leases were granted to Fr R Chessher Choteau A J Chessher Thoreau Claire Wm Adams Minneapolis and Van K R Schermerhorn Minneapolis. Eleven right of way applications for the state highway commission were approved and additional rights of way granted to the Montana Power Company for the natural gas line system.

Dy Teron Fallon State Board of Land Commissioners Fr. R. Chessher Choteau A. J. Chessher Thoreau Claire WM. Adams Minneapolis van KR. Schermerhorn State Highway Commission Montana Power Company

Flag Day Exercises Set At His Hall Sunday

Flag day program to be held Sunday morning at His Hall with Rev G Klemme, chaplain of the national guard encampment, delivering the principal address. The H P O B invites all, veterans groups urged to attend as Major William J Lowrie presents a flag history and A I Daddy Heavesin recounts a recent meeting. A Wey song marks the 100th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner.

Francis Scott Wey

Smoot To Fight Silver Question At Senate Finance Panel

Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, announced today he will go to battle over the silver question. The Utah leader said the issue would be pressed in hearings and possibly legislation, signaling a high visibility clash on monetary policy and price setting.

Salt Lake City Reed Smoot Utah Genate Finance Commmities

Washington to discuss sliver question next week

Washington plans formal talks with government officials over the statue of the waste metal next week. No comment beyond the intention to confer was offered.

Washington

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