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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1933

Page

7

Montana Taxpayers Group Seeks Ouster Of County Commissioners

In Lewistown, Montana, a memorandum presented to the Fergus County attorney accuses county commissioners Andres Green, Frank Jlasen, and ROW Blahe of malfeasance and incompetence. The document cites alleged improper contracts, lack of competitive bidding, and paid vacation abuse, with full supporting evidence filed with the county attorney.

Fewstown Board of County Commissioners Fergus Tasparerg Association Makeooret Iy San Montana Nnsiding Lewistown 9 Fies Andres Green Jlasen Row Blahe

Nuns Sail for Siam Mission Field from San Francisco

Two Ursuline missionaries, Reverend Mother Elizabeth Brosmith and Sister Theophane Westerman, sailed aboard the President Haven from San Francisco on June 9 for their field in Siam. Mother Elizabeth, formerly of the Ursuline College of New Rochelle, begins missionary labors. Sister Theophane, a Ursuline Academy graduate, has taught at St Ignatius and other Montana schools.

Senatius Elizabeth Brosmith Theophane Westerman President Haven San Francisco Mmeevnn Feld Sam Borh Elizabeth Losuline College of New Rochelle St Tenanus St Pauls Mission Thenphane Montana State Normal School St Ignatius Hols Finn Amone

Salesman Arrested After West Shore Road Collision

Polsom June 12 A salesman from Dallas Texas Frank Pittman faced a driving while under the influence charge after a Wednesday evening crash on West Shore Road between Big Arm and Polson. Mrs Anna Moore, a local resident, alleged Pittman collided with her car, causing her dislocated shoulder. He pleaded guilty in justice court Thursday.

Polsom Polson Anna Moore Vicimty Pittmran Dallas Texas Moore Ering North Pittman Justice Court

Kalispell District Legion Convention Held Saturday

Kalispell district Legion members from Ronan Polson Whitefish Eureka and Kalispell gathered Saturday for the annual convention. Delegates attended a business meeting, parade, and dance at the Fike Temple. Commander C Rockwood led Flathead Post No. 7 as the convention concluded.

Kalispell Kahane Fla Montana Ronan Polton Whiteffen Fureka Lichine Dave Pokram Wee Fike Temple C Rockwood

Havre Port of Entry Redesig nated for Foreign Airplanes

Havre airport has been designated as a port of entry for foreign airplanes for another year according to a letter reviewed by the local collector. Other designated airports include the Great Falls municipal airport and Sendera airport. The Havre facility is noted as a top airfield where aging planes can access services and enforcement aid.

Havre Haire Wears Cuciome Enn Creat Falle Sendes Haste Matha Mate Censenforce

Normal Summer Term Opened on Monday

Normal Summer term opened on Monday with new and former students enrolled for the summer quarter. Teachers and staff laid out aims for training and school aims while students prepared for the term. The 12 state convention was held at Bareiant, with Lewietann and Inha Barnes among club feeders in Fergus county.

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Cooler Weather Keeps AVer Lowered in Yellowstone Area

Livingston reports continued cooler conditions easing water levels on the Yellowstone River. Forecasters warn a notable rise could come today as higher elevations warm, with the river near 6.05 feet at 9 am and 6.29 feet later, still well below the 11-foot high-water mark set in 1929.

Livingston Yellowstone Northern Pacific Yankee Inneroene Vesterdas

Park Road Work In Glacier Area To Employ 260 Men

The construction of the highway between Glacier Park and Juher will use 40 to 50 double teams, with a 99 foot bridge over Midvale Creek and three spans. About 95 thousand dollars will be spent, funded largely by federal money. Workers will log 39 hours weekly at 50 cents an hour, starting soon as crews recruit for forestry service and park project ramps up. The site will attract tourists and workers to the park area this summer.

Glacier Park Juher Tanesk Frevk Shannon Midvale Creek Ine Park Frank Forestry Peta Bils Paris

Summer visitors and town notes at White Sulphur Springs

Local residents and visitors record a day of activities in White Sulphur Springs. Felicia Marling and the Sisters of Charity from Missoula conduct a summer school at the Catholic church. Notables Dewey Hurnen and family, Prof Arthur Spiberg and others attend, mingle at shops, farms, and a county fair setting. Weather looks good and residents describe property improvements. County agents’ services may end July 1 due to budget concerns amid taxpayer opposition.

White Sulphur Springs Felicia Marling Loutee Dara Win Collin South First Street Florence Meachem Pan North Fork Ana Lamba

Clark 16 Awarded Damages in Billing Court

Billing June 42 Damages totaling 821000 with 17900 vetnal and 4000 exemplary awarded to Fred Clark against Mrs Ave Olson after a district court trial for a September 17 1932 accident at First Avenue North in front of the Northern hotel Clark claimed negligent driving by Olson while he worked cleaning butter at the city. The jury reduced the defendant's total claim from 3000 dam age to 20900 as awarded. The defense sought a directed verdict citing workers compensation implications but the judge noted the issue as a point of law likely to reach the state supreme court.

Fred Clark Ave T. Olson Devyheranan Namanes First Avenue North Northern Hotel Mre Olson Clark Robert Stone

Western Montana Floods Boost Water Levels and Hazards

West End residents report swollen streams across western Montana as heavy rains and snowmelt surge rivers and lakes. Flathead Lake level rose three inches, threatening land near Polson and submerging Tevet Lumber operations. Rail bridges washed out near Perma, and other rivers like the Missoula, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot eased slightly after weekend highs.

Montana Enan Old Sal Fintheld Polson Bmlers Tevet Lumber Company Serigus Apesonla Plathead Flathead Lake Perma Missoula Pallews Lumber Company Camas Blackfoot USA

Wool carload shipped to Boston from Kalispell

Kalispell reports a carload of wool shipped to Boston via the Montana Wool Growers association. Growers pooling shipments, with Jerry Paul supervising, and George Lister serving as appraiser. First car shipped for Douglass and White. The move marks a notable seasonal completion in the region.

Kalispell Kallepell Montana Wool Growers Apsoralian National Wool Marketing Corporation Borton Jerry Paul Poison Western Montana Wool Growers Association Alispoll George Lister Serand Douglass and White

Rev Harrington Celebrates First Mass in Butte

In Butte Rev Daniel Harrington celebrated his first solemn Mass at St Lawrence church with family friends and classmates from St Lawrence parochial school taking part. An honors guard from the Knights of Columbus attended a banquet at Hibernia hall for about 200 guests with Victor Day administrator of the Helena diocese presiding and toastmaster Edward Henyard introducing speakers.

Butte Patrieh Warrington Edward Henevard

W B George Named California Placer Official

W B George was confirmed as customs collector at San Diego California. A pioneer resident who left Billage about a decade ago, he previously served as master in 1910 and later joined the state legislature as a member of the Yellowstone county delegation.

Billlage W B George San Diego Calif California Vic Mater Tater Yellowstone County

Deer Lodge to Hold Annual Rodeo This Year

Deer Lodge plans its two day rodeo on July 3 and 4 at the county fair grounds just north of town. The Bean Brothers promote a roping racing and riding program with a wild two day show featuring horse events and drive by entertainment for residents and visitors.

Deer Lodge Naual Bean Brothers Sara Dear Lodge

Bridge players clash as Downes sues Culbertson in court

New York June 12 11 7 EB Hall Downes of Pittsburgh files suit in supreme court seeking an injunction against Ely Culbertson and The Bridge World alleging his bidding system was unlawfully copied in Culbertson’s book. Downes claims the method is his and seeks to stop advertising that Culbertson owns the approach forcing a bid. The case centers on copyright and teaching rights in contract bridge bidding.

New York EB Hall Downes Pitsburgh Richt Ely Culbertson Supreme Court Mystem Downes Culbertson Macketeer Dowdes the Bridge World Niy Eimiler Anawera Aeclf Fitle Cuthbertson 9 Ely Guibertaon

Robbing Banks Dominates Regular Minnesota Crime Pattern

Minnesota bank officials report sixteen banks robbed this year totaling over 50000. Suspects have been captured or await trial. one man died by suicide during capture. Notable heists include Farmers and Merchants State Bank at Times and Kiev National Bank at Mad elan. Months January to April show the heist concentration with multiple robberies in January and March.

Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Frank Gomdek Leo Lrhanski Lrhanski Kievn National Bank of Madlaan St Stephen State Bank of St Stephen Minnesota Majesell Litens State Bank West Inrook Tennoch Lona Wleth National Bank Madison Tan Fi—Thien State Bank Ricphen State Bank St Stephen Pyo Staw Bank of Hhandler Stte Bank of Biron Wiiekt State Bank Sestortl

Curtis Leaves Bulk of Coin to Daughter

Philadelphia June 12 Cyrus W. Curtis died last Wednesday leaving the bulk of his estate to his daughter and providing gifts for charitable and educational institutions. He set up trusts for the Curtis Publishing stock and newspapers with the Public Fedrer company and Curtis Martin News papers. The trust continues until the survivor of his daughter and grandchildren dies, then the principal is distributed to other relatives.

Philadeltphia Cyrus Ty Curtis Sorristarn Texas Hferime Curtis Philadelphia Meita Trustnes Fedrer Rompan Curtis Martin Inez

Spanish Aces Greeted Warmly in Havana

Captain Mariano Barberan and Lieutenant Joaquin Collar completed a 4500 mile Seville to Havana flight in a plane that landed at 6:18 pm EST. Crowds packed the field as ambassadors and aviators greeted the Spaniards, who planned to fly next to Mexico City.

Havana Mariano Barberan Joaquin Collar Seville Spain Cuba North Atlantic Columbia Camaguey Thn Aviation Ticino Lopez Ferrer Ahrike Sandiers Banda Atrig Avia Hon Mexico City Chicago

Youth Confesses to Murder of Mother in Family Fight

In Flint a youth identified as MacDonald confessed to fatally beating his mother Grace Baird during a bedroom quarrel on March 27. He said he acted after threats of placing him in reform school, and the incident followed the youths’ return from Nashville Town where they were held on extortion charges.

Flint Spenteen Balto MacDonald Grace Baird MacDonald Walliamt Nashville Tnetice Cain Dare Examina Inn Janne Steremoent Andie Lp Mathor Brenenr Mathor

Lumber Industry to Confer on Wage Scales Dialogue

The lumber industry will confer on wage scales. Officials note a planned meeting to discuss wages and terms. A directive from leadership indicates board oversight with equal employee and employer representation. About 2 900 copies have registered applications in recent days.

Eugene Meyer Takes Full Control Of Washington Post

A fragmented historical note describes Eugene Meyer asserting control of the Washington Post, his prior roles, and influence during the early 20th century. It mentions his former governorship, Provident leadership, and alleged involvement in shaping the paper’s direction amid national defense and political shifts.

Eugene Meyer Washington Post

Chicago man slain before his home

A former Timet laundry driver supervisor George Navigada was killed outside his home in Chicago. A woman on the running board fired. Navigada died from gunshot wounds as neighbors watched. Police said his wife’s statement referenced a recent business dispute.

Chicaga George Navigada Timet Wan Alice Nly

Quarantine Board Meets at Salt Lake City Conference

Quarantine officials from nine western states Canada and Mexico convene at the 5th annual Western Plant Quarantine board meeting in Salt Lake City to discuss farm protection, equipment for inspection, and efforts toward uniform fruit and vegetable grades across regions. The session continues through Wednesday with a Western area standardization conference to follow.

Salt Lake City Weatern Atiies Canada Mevicy Sth Weatern Wilcontinua Ncralon

Legion Pine Tourney Comes to St Paul District Elim Highlights

Legion Pine Tourney reaches the Twin Cities with 100 boxers from more than 40 cities and towns in eight divisions. District eliminations have been held across several venues as teams from colleges and organizations compete for the high scoring trophy and championship honors.

St Paul Dune Eleiirplonehipa Calinges Pexint Pont Tenn Idala

Macon Afloat On Practice Cruise May Go To Fair

The Macon bucked against light winds after lifting from its airdock for a 48 hour trial with 9 aboard. Capt Preset and Cmdr Kraus led the naval team and engineers aboard as the ship steamed west along Lake Erie toward Cleveland and Taraln Q for a possible delivery cruise via Taketurst. The plan depends on weather and the ship’s progress toward the Century of Congress exposition.

Akron Macon Alger Ho Dresel Great Tekee Sal aMp Cleveland Taraln Lake Erie Theaa Macon Healdes Preset Kraus Lieut WE Zimmerman Naval Bord of Nepection Ab Coadvenr Fopplin Corporation

Democracy and race cloud editor’s warning on democracy

Fragmented remarks from a worn text discuss democracy, race, and power in the United States. The piece references leaders, law, and presidential authority amid chaotic themes and rhetorical jolts. It highlights concerns about how democracy can falter under race and faction tensions.

Fearful Wedding Courtroom Turmoil Delays Swain nuptials

A disturbed scene at the Church of the Advent halted the wedding of Miss Swain to Herman Dorr as Mrs Amelia Swain faced obstruction from police and court restraint. The Bürger issue involved Amelia Swain and allegations of family plans, with Swain’s potential remarriage and parental control questioned amid a petition denial and divorce histories.

Helge Styne Amelia Saain Herter Swain Charles HoSwalh Flor Wiss Swain Haneark Dorr Roxon Elfihman Church of the Advent Misa Swain Wien Mra Amelia Swain Aha Ajane Tloster

Paraguay Refuses World Peace Teams Amid War Talks

Fragmented dispatch reports Paraguay's government will reject World Peace Teams amid tensions with Nolmva over the Gran Chaco. The note hints at accepting an arbitration proposal only if prior conditions are met, signaling a hard stance in ongoing conflict.

Aminelon Paraguay Nolmva Gran Chaco Para Auay Tarlf Maarintess Peice

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