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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1930

Page

2

Buck Receives Civil Engineering Degree at State College

Fred E. Huck chief engineer of the public service commission is honored by Montana State College at Missoula for receiving a master’s degree in welfare civil engineering. The degree was conferred by a board and governor signatures after a brief examination. Buck, a longtime university graduate and public works engineer, authored a 240 page treatise on public utilities rates and valuations.

Fred EF. Huck Aervica Comminsion Montana State College Normman State Board of Education Elizabeth Ireland Alfred Atkinson State Collen Melvin A. Brannon University At Montana Buck Casey Missoula Ban Tle State Universlty Brnckset Reservation Berkelex University California Ailssouth Che Rés Phoenis Arit Juneau Alaska Butte Paul B. Pearson Stra Mary Ams

Two Montana wool sales reported at 19 12 cents pound

The Montana Wool Growers Association secretary's office logged two wool sales yesterday. One from Deer Loader Farms, Gwy Stambaugh manager, yielded about 100000 pounds at 23 2/3 cents per pound. A Slaben clip sale was reported at 24 cents per pound, though confirmation was lacking.

Montana Haporth Providence Murry Stebbins Montana Woolgrowers Association Gwy Stambaugh

High Winds Cause Citywide Damage in Helena

Heavy winds near Helena toppled trees and power lines, damaged electric globes, and blocked roads. Telephones, street lights, and utility lines suffered. repairs began after a night of outages. Air traffic at Helena airport struggled to land. no major injuries reported, with Camp Bren non tents disrupted but damages limited to trees and debris.

Mort Harrison Halena Canyon Ferry East Helena Montana Power Company Jane Polre Heveral Traca Morestyale Camp Brick Non Pupps National Guard

Wise River Dam Break Damages Seek $32 604 50

Six damage suits totaling 326 04 50 were filed in district court against Montana Power Co over the Wise River dam break of June 14 1927. Ranchers from Jefferson River Valley claim negligence and seek damages for crop loss land clearing and depreciation to property. Plaintiffs include Thomas Finnegan Luciade J Williams Walter M Williams Lester A Williams executors of Francia Williams Norman Green John Edward Lane MacLane Francia Lane Jann Tana and George Lane all of Willow Creek Three Forks and nearby communities. The suits allege the dam was poorly built and maintained and floodwaters destroyed crops and land.

Dlothel Montuts Power Company Jefferson River Valley Wise River Wellington D. Rankinq Allega Broken Dam Big Hole Jefferson River Winthelsta Wine River Thomas Finnegan Ifo Willow Creek Luciade J. Williams Walter MM. Williams Lester A. Williama Francia M. Wiliama Damand Norman Green Rot Wile A. Micro John Edward Lane Mac Lane Francia Lane Three Forks Jann Tana George Lane

Four Boys Arrested for Stealing Tires in Corbin Montana

Four boys about 15 were arrested by Sheriff Marl Brown on auto tire theft charges and held in the county jail awaiting juvenile action. Names given include Tom Blix, Wil Winm Bilet, Tran Buet, and Vernon Lisa of Corbin. They admitted the thefts and were found with another tire and rim later identified by N. J. Noel. The suspects were jailed by County Attorney G W Padbury.

Pour Jali Tart Mehh Juveniln Authention Po- Wen Serfeant Marl Brown Tim Tom Blixt Wil+ Winm Bilet Tran Buet Vernon Lisa Corbin Mont Sergeant Brown Gonn Helena Usedenna Itoy Reinte Stata Street Reinty Sheila Federal Reserve Bank Rennie Brown Juatamba N. J. Noel Hobsad G. W. Padbury

Hearing on tax appeals closed BG cases filed

Federal court in Dallas closed hearings on government assessments for oil liés with four cases settled by agreement and six taken under advisement. Judge Eugene Black presided. Several hundred thousand dollars in assets and about $45,000 in taxes were involved. Some cases were dismissed for nonappearance or settled after talks with treasury officials in Washington.

Tiearing Federal Aismfeval Board of Appeals Eugene Black Dallas Teaas United States Board of Tax Appeals L. E. Tucker Missoula W. O. Metzel First National Bank of Miles City Aldea Treasury Washington, D.C Matthian W. Wildschuts Lewistown Biack Jeno B F. Taylor Helena H. W. Mattieyon Plentywood Whder Stevenson Consolidated Company Quxen Eldon Mcfarland M. Mather Rev~ Onun Department General Council Washington George Hurd Great Fale

Fishermen Busy This Spring In Montana Report

Montana Game and Fish Warden FUiPactifes notes fishermen are busy this spring with licenses selling strongly. About 900 outlets including hardware stores report licenses issued, and fishing activity rises at creeks like Seven Mile Ten Mile Prickly Pear and Wolf. Weekends draw anglers from Helena and Lincoln, keeping fishing districts active this season.

Montana Lincoln Helena

Offi cers Installed At Eagles Lodge Ceremonies In Helena

A delegation from Butte including Cohen Elmer Clark James J rott and others installed the Malanguerie Haglan Lodge officers in Baglan hall with 200 members present. Local officers led by John W Mahan were inducted and a banquet followed. State convention slated for Lewistown July 16 with Helena Eagles planning large attendance.

Abo Cohel Helena Rutto Lodge of Common Ten Baglan ¢ Hall Butte Cohen Elmer Clark James J.rott Buc Joy William Molloy Byron Cooney The Butte Aerle John Rowe H. Hartz Anaconda Marin John W. Mahan William Willams Sherman W. Smith J. D. Allinson Albert Guay William MacLachlen F. A. Mote G. J. Carson John Adams Fred W. Mayer Arthur ‘Opp Addie Gallivan Gamiber Helena Eagies J. A. Matthews 5. C. Ford Lewistown Nick Smurro Grap

Accident Victims Making Fair Progress Toward Recovery

Farl Stewart injured Thursday afternoon by blasting powder near Craig is reported at St Peter's hospital to be making progress toward recovery. His injuries are painful but not serious. Mrs. Mary Ophanon sustained severe fractures in a Wolt Creek tragedy when a car driven by George Nicholson of Anaconda went over the grade. She is in considerable but expected to recover, though her stay at St James hospital will be prolonged.

Farl Stewart Craig St Peter'a Hospital Mary Dphanon George Nicholson Anaconda St Jenes Hamptal

National Guard Encampment Begins Work Today

The eighth annual encampment of the National Guards, 163d Infantry, opens at Fort Harrison today for a two week session. Colonel Williams heads the training with Lt. Col. Sheridan, Major Jump, Major Lowry, and Major Thomas among senior officers. Captains and battalions are detailed. Special trains from Great Falls, Culbertson, Wolf Point, Glasgow, Kalispell, and other towns bring company detachments to the fort. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern specials deliver units from Seahey to Lewistown, joining the corps for the exercise.

National Guards Fort Harrison Ericson Seneret Ae W. Williams Adidiera Yaring Rayne Williams Great Northern Co. L Seahey and Froid Balaville Coy Culbertson Wolf Point Intlang Pople Glasgow Co. M Harem Kalispell Co. A Sidney Miles City Co. II Billings Billing Livington Co. C Bozeman Whitehall Co. D Harlowton Lombard Co. BK Lewistown Fort Grounds

Wreck Victim Found in Memorial Day Search

The body recovered from the ocean today is identified as W. S. Ferguson of Glendale. The victim was one of the missing from the Ameco sinking off Santa Monica on Memorial Day.

Peraone Santa Monica Papera W. 5 Ferguson Glendale Las Angeles Sail Inna

Townsend Plans to Observe Good Roads Day on Streets

Townsend plans a community program with Townend Channel of Commerce to grade holes and spread rock on Main and side streets on June 17, Good Roads Day. Residents are urged to join in the effort to improve roads in Townsend, following last year’s citizen mark milestones.

Townsend Jung Avith Commeren Mate Street Ue Mmnitx

Rail Nenger Bill Aims Study of Railroad Consolidations

Washington lawmaker proposes an amendment to study railroad consolidations and their effect on public welfare. The Interstate Commerce Committee reported the measure favorably, authorizing an inquiry during the next session and a report to follow.

Washington Intermata Commerce Committee

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