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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

2

Such Is the Army Life at Camp Erickson

Captain W. F. Casey Toulweather notes Camp Erickson opens with two weeks of strenuous drills and social events. Visitors fill grounds and locals share town news with optimism. Officers and men anticipate hospitality from Helena communities during Montana National Guard encampment.

Camp Erickson W. F. Casey Toulweather Sleniseera Oso Erickson Trade Home News Montana Army Thomas Orr Helena Ball Montana National Guard

National Guard encampment league to open Wednesday at multiple bases

Three baseball diamonds at Camp Erickson and a diamond at Fort Harrison will host games for the national guard encampment pennant race. The schedule begins Wednesday with 4 p.m. games and 4:30 p.m. block starts. after-supper games will run to dark. Teams from numerous towns including Sidney Bainville Glasgow Bozeman Whitehall Culbertson Harlem Kalispell Billings and Great Falls are grouped into strong and weak masses for preliminary rounds with finals prizes and lively semi final action.

Camp Erickson National Guard Dan. W. G. Ferguson Fort Harrison Sidney Bainville Poplar Glasgow Bozeman Whitehall Culbertson Harlem Kaliepell Billings Harlawton Lewistown Fierd Great Falls

Track and Field Event Preview At Encampment Week

Murrel Smoky Kratzer of Headquarters company Helens acts as assistant athletic director for the encampment track and field program. Contenders include Chuck Nagles Bozeman Paul Carrier Livingston holder of the regimental sprint record Ole Olson Livingston and Ergy Evans Lewistown with dark horses making their first appearance this year.T

Murrel Smoky” Kratzer Helens Chuck" Nagles Bozeman Paul Carrier Livingston

Feeder Experts to Visit Helena June 26

North Dakota agricultural college faculty and livestock commission reps from South St. Paul and Chicago will study range feeding in a Helena visit organized by the Helena Commercial Club. The delegation will travel from Bozeman to Ovando, Missoula, Drummond, and Lincoln, with a luncheon set on arrival. Participants listed include J. E. O'Connell, Murray E. Stebbins, Fred Sheriff, Fred Heinecke, H. H. Pigott, R. Z. Tate, Ralph Ward, Dirk Dee, and L. A. Campbell.

Agricultural Colleges of North Dakota Livestock Commission South St. Paul Chicago Helena J. E. O'Connall Murray E. Stebbins Fred Sheriff Fred Heinecke H. H. Pigott R. 2. Tate Ralph Ward Dirk Dee L. A. Campbell Northern Pacific Railway Company

Dormitory case argued before Montana Supreme Court

The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of a 14 act allowing use of dormitory receipts to fund new dormitories at state universities. Barbour of Helena contends the act oversteps fiscal limits and delegates authority, while Whitlock of Missoula defends it. The decision is expected before summer adjournment.

State Supreme Court Philip R. Barbour Helena Montana Supreme Court Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City W. J. Meirs Great Falls 5. C. Ford Albert J. Galen District Court of Lewis and Clark County Barbont State Board of Education Francis F. G. Toomer Barbour A. O. Whitlock the State University Missoula Montana Vnsi Hans L. L. Callaway Sweetgrays M. L. Peck Board of County Commissioners Towle County Pack Sweetgrass Grantta County Muension Charles J Linda M. Anderson Plate Highway Commission Highway Commission District Court Andersons Chatret Enart Brantodauch High Court

Forest Service issues fire warning to campers near Missoula

The U S forest service at Missoula urges campers and hundreds of fishermen to guard against wildfires as fishing season begins. The warning recalls last year’s fire bill approaching $30,000 and urges strict campfire discipline. Six basic fire rules are highlighted to prevent fires in the woods, emphasizing fully extinguishing matches and coals and keeping fires small and away from vegetation. Volunteers, numbering over 3,000, patrol forest trails to enforce fire laws.

U. S. Forest Missoula James Templer Helena Fyen Matehex Bipe Bhutan

G G P Committeemen File Their Petitions

Ten additional filings of Republican precinct committeemen were retained yesterday at the office of A J Duncan county clerk and recorder leaving only a few precincts to be heard. The list includes Georgia J Stadler Ward Potter Willam Klenzel Burns Terman Dupata Bctriktan Lambkin A D Italeam G A Chenannt and J P Ward among others.

A. J. Duncan Gaoorga J. Stadler W. RB. Potter Willam Klenzel John J. Burns Terman Duputa B. Ctriktan Lambkin A.D. Italeam G. A. Chennnt J.P. Ward

Sheep Shearers Rush to Filos In Turbulent Market

The Montena Cooperalive Wool Marketing association dispatched three machine crews and two hand crews to various shertaks as rain delays eased and weather improved. Secretary Murray E Stebbins said a mater agreement with sheep shearers unions had been reached on rates and labor tensions were resolved for now.

Montena Cooper- Alive Atfields Murray E. Stebbins Izspriation Nasberg Stebbins

Fines Suspended for Two Polson Anglers

Laurence Catling and BT Hed of Polson pleaded guilty to fishing violations. Each received suspended fines of 82 dollars after their case was reviewed by the state fish and game department yesterday.

Laurance Catling BT Hed Han Bath Pelsen Palma A Lellleiver

Trio of Chinese Named in Narcotic Possession Case

Henry Dunn Fay Wong and Ng Chan face charges of possession of morphine and felony under state law after a raid on a South Park avenue shack yielded over 100 bundles of morphine and three large wholesale packages valued at 90 dollars each. Bail was set at 500 dollars for each defendant. Daf Wong was released after companions claimed he was merely a visitor.

Henry Dunn Fay Wong Ng Chan Mmegil Ware Sherman W. Smith Acm Ab Daf Wonk South Park Avenue W. J. Poorman Wong Chat Arthur Parsons Pred Gebhardt

Bathing season opens at T-O-K Park beach

Moderate temperatures lure many bathers to the Lake Hansor site two days into the season, with trains on Lake Hansor near Helena reporting entries. Rooting enthusiasts attend, cabins serve patrons, and heavy rains have swollen local waters, creating brimming conditions around the park facilities and campgrounds.

T-O-K Park Hansor Ilelena

Reval Services at St James A M E Church

Special services began last evening at St James AME Church led by Rev Arthur Monrr. Services start each night at nine and will continue through today and tomorrow with a featured appeal, continuing for nine days.

St. James K. Ohurch Arthur Monrr Serviens

Roosevelt and McAdoo mirror 1924 Madison Square Garden clash

Washington notes a renewed Democratic factional struggle as Roosevelt edges toward the nomination with McAdoo, Smith, and Bryan allies shaping a Chicago convention. The piece highlights Tammany influence, California delegates, and the long shadow of 1924 McAdoo leadership. It underscores potential deadlocks and the persistent anti Roosevelt coalition led by Al Smith.

Rooney Dutcher Washington Democratic Nation New York Gues William G. McAdoo Reverhov Franklin D. Moosevelt Chicago Madison Square Garden Roosevelt Tan Wala of Mottant Tom Arimiy MrAssoo Te Bryan MrAdoo Smth West Rome Weston Pro Groceives Adoa al Smith Madison Square Gatdox EMSA Eaglern Hosser McAdon Smith William Gibbs McAdoo Meek California Joby Ny Garner Garner MrAdgeneldht Rotsevelt MeAdoo Toosevelt Bryan

Annual Montana State Merchants Meet Opens in Helena

In Helena Mont June 1 the Montana State Merchants Association opened its annual meeting. Key events included a feature program with music and swing performances as part of the opening day activities. Local traders and members attended to discuss trade and industry matters for 1930.

Helena Buite Mant Velenr Warm Rhnach Ag Plaece Montag Odoy

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