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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

8

Lewiston Boy Earns Dramatic Diploma at Cornish

Clifford Dobson of Lewiston completed the three year drama program at the Cornish school Seattle meeting stringent requirements for a diploma. He rose from minor roles to leading parts in Core mish productions earning praise from critics and instructors. Dobson also supported himself by day as a bookkeeper for a downtown furniture store and was elected president of his graduation class.

Lawtrow Clifford Dobson Fergus Lugh Vrs Dobson Cornich «Chon Seattle Dobton Burton Tames Coremish Players Ing Dobyons Ihsene Wild Duck Baird Henning Norgers Flood Clown Ensign Blades Barnes Quality Street Sir Andrew Twelfth Sight Barber

Lighted Lamp Floats Down Flood Waters at Wise River

Report of flood observations shows a table with a lit lamp drifting in the current. The home of William Periton was carried downstream, yet interior items remained undisturbed. A body clue near Charles Tergison’s remains and a cow herd stampede followed the Miller herd release.

Butte Wise River Charles Tergison Mike

Entertainment is Purpose of Company Missoula Tune 18

The Mitsagla rese Dration corporation formed to entertain the public and private events through carnivals fairs and bazaars. Articles fled at the court clerk and recorder Nave directore al Mess. Only men will serve for three months. Cap Wal stock at 83 $2,000 and shares to be St rach. Term of hie will be 40 years. Temporary directors listed: Phil Sheridan Jesse Rothenbre T W Sterling RG Smail Tod Taylor James Walsl Mae Genereally 7 1 Hourdeau T 4 Anderson.

Missoula Carncoats Mitsagla Rese Dration Corporation Phil Sheridan Jesse Rothenbre T W Sterling RG Smail Tod Taylor James Walsl Mae Genereally Hourdeau Anderson

Messenger Boy Injured in Fall

A messenger boy was injured in a fall near Butte as he was delivering a message. Witnesses say he grabbed a rung and slipped, colliding with a nearby cart. AL McGongle assisted until medical help arrived, with only minor injuries reported.

Messenger Boy Butte Ture Wendell Pearson Brov Ag Wren Vevdle AL McGongle

Boys Race Flood Down Gorge to Warn People

Tyler Nelson, Washington appointee to the naval academy at Annapolis, and Dick O Brien of the Rio theater survived a seven mile flood ride in the Big Hole gorge. Awakened by rising water they raced to Allentown and back toward the bridge, helping residents as a section of the bridge and later a flood crest slammed away the structure. The fast Chrysler carried them through the torrent as residents moved furniture to safety.

Butle Tyler Nelson Washington Naval Academ Annapolis Dick O Brien Rio Theater Wire River Big Hole Allentown Alonday Coer Chrysler Auto Dewey Dude Nelson Fontanz Raihety Rata Athe Bredge

True man family lost in flood near Butte

The Trueman family fled a dam breach in a car as floodwaters surged through a canyon. The bridge collapsed before their eyes and Mr Trueman was swept away. Mrs Trueman and two daughters drowned, Betty and Luther survived but were injured. bodies of Mrs Trueman and Charles Ferguson recovered, others not yet found.

Butte Trueman Fants Cols Am Hier Beng Betts Luther Betty

Logan News Items Outline Local Moves and Visits

Logan residents report staffing changes at the Togan tunigh room as Logan natives take new posts in Helena and nearby towns. Visitors and summer plans include Ruth Rollings in Logan with Mire Henderson, and Mrs Purdy visiting from Detroit to spend the season in Clenwood Wash with her daughter.

Tagan Tune 4 Mel Trust Fardhurst Togan Helena G. Rollings Ruth Bozeman Logan Mire Wow Henderstott Vercome Townsend Mes Tord Purdy Detroit Clenwood Wash Purdy Wiss Carrie Jonson RA Seaton Maseline Opal WW Jenney Three Forks Thomas Young Osmf Sarah Rollings Misa Katheryn Trynn Horeman August Zoeller Ni? Bunch DA Phenix Mrz Zweller

Woodsman search continues for missing body near Greenough

Missoula June 15. Derek Gunderson, a Gunderson logging employee at Greenough camps, drowned when his car went into the river Sunday. Rescue efforts have been hampered by high water and muddy conditions as Chris Amberg and other camp workers assist Missoula County officials in locating the body.

Missoula Derek Gunderson Blackfoot Gundersonshire Gunderson Greenough Chris Amberg Missoula County

Five Auto Loads Settlers Coming to Stevensville

Five auto loads of settlers from Iowa are en route to Stevensville in Potter Root valley, expected to arrive soon. The party, totaling 16 persons, consists of Towis relatives who already settled in the valley last summer after a trip with the Northern Pacific. RT Spaulding, former Missoula chamber of commerce secretary, provided the update in Missoula.

Missoula Stevensuille Potter Root Villey Iowa RT Spaulding

Goes Over Cliff Leaves Cray Severely Injured

A vehicle went over a cliff near the Vanderhoff home on Saturday, injuring Cray. He was trapped under the car and rescued by Mr. Vanderholt who summoned help. Cray was taken to Northern Pacific Hospital in Missoula. he had been returning from Hot Springs with his wife and daughter.

GM Cray Northern Thompson Talls Vanderhoff Cray Vanderholf Nick Northern Pacific Hospital Missoula Hot Springs Hns

Washington rust Proof Asparagus Promoted by Hopkins

PoL Hopkins reports a new rust proof asparagus variety developed by the agriculture department after years of plant breeding. The Wants show vigorous growth during warm spring days and resemble a miniature forest of fir trees, making asparagus farming appear interesting and profitable.

Pol Hopkins Washington Department of Agrculture Hopkins

Former Falls Woman Victim in New York Jewelry Theft

Jewelry valued at 200000 was stolen from Mrs Carl J Schindlap of New York formerly Misa Trances Cooper of Great Falls. Burglars forced a second floor window while the family slept, taking priceless pieces including a 140000 pearl necklace and several platinum rings, bracelets, and a diamond watch. The victim’s husband held insurance. Mrs Schmidlap is tied to prominent local stockmen and banking figures.

Carl J Schindlap New York Misa Trances Cooper Great Falls Schmuidlap Mill Neck Metropolis New York Times Burghra Schmidlap O G Cooper Great Bally Cooper Montana Schmindlap Kew York

Toole Storm Soaks Roads Need Warm Weather for Crop

Toole Storm drenched roads over the weekend as ground remains saturated. Early grain and potatoes show slow growth due to cold, cloudy conditions. ovin seedlings and later plantings emerge slowly while fields stay waterlogged and motorists avoid ungraveled routes in boundary country.

Boundary Country

Toston News reflects community visits and arrivals

Townspeople attend Eastern Star in Towssenit and Helena shoppers trend. Visitors include Mrs James Bem, Mrs Joe Groves, Mr and Mrs Ralph Chubbuch, and families arriving from Bozeman, Spokane, and Sand Pot Idaho. Social rounds feature a bridal shower, hospital news, and local guests at Townsend homes.

Toston Lester Billings Watkins Holker Tohnson Poston Jett Bozeman Ralph Chubbuch Sout Bend Spokane Tack Klein Brain Bas P Murphy J Smarel Townsend Utd Mis Triton

College Attendance Shifts Amid Rising Tuition Costs

A fragmented note cites John D. Rockefeller’s address and discusses how private colleges and universities, once funded to train teachers and professionals, now attract students for broader benefits. It notes costs rising, student choices broadening, and the academic environment evolving with community impact.

John Ty Rockefeller Uie Lanebon Brown Saul

Killed by Indians Cemetery Plats in Cascade County

Two survey maps for Sumner Fort Shin and Sun River cemeteries in Cascade County list burial plots by violent death. Notable sections include Killed by Indians with Malcolm Clark 1869 remains, Murdered with Brown and McQuire, Killed by Lightning for Henry Wetland, Drowned for Johnson Cody and another, and Accidental Death featuring Kate Campbell 1878 along the North Fork of the Sun River.

Great Falls Utique Cascade County Lockhart Sumner Fort Shin Case Vane County Sun River Montana Ine Dans Malcolm Clark Sieben Ranch Wolf Creek Rube Beck Renaree Pete Brown McQuire Henry Wetland Carnes Johnson Cody Kate Campbell North Fork of Situ River

Laboratory work to begin on state research building

A grove of pine trees has been chosen for a three story brick laboratory to be erected by the state for the research work of the public health service and the state board of entomology. Plumbers are on site laying pipe lines and work should be underway within days. The estimated cost is 50000.

Hmanutton Public Health Service State Board of Entomology

Miles City Pioneer Dies at His Home

Miles City loses a longtime resident after the death of a pioneer who spent about fifty years in the city. Services will be at the Episcopal church with Rev. J Grogg officiating. arrangements pending arrival of information from relatives in Chicago and Gapada.

Miles City Bnell Chicago Gapada Ctl Lpscopal Church Res

White Sulphur Springs News Summary

White Sulphur Springs residents report asthma illnesses and fevers over the past week while others travel to Mars Ohio and Helena for family, university, and encampment activities. Several locals visit Bozeman, Missoula, and Livingston. Miss Gratchy departs Delaine. Royer, Pantera, and Tero noted for medical or travel reasons.

Kate Cookson Wardog Davison Mars Ohio Henry Shaw Mussen McDonald Matilda Spencer Missoula DE Grewell Harold In- Neesen National Guar Harrowton Helena Afra Gerald Edwards Mra Jor Royer Bozeman Pete Pantera Miss Gratchy Delaine Livingston Charles Tyman Isel Hanser Ringling Wastlochor Angeles

Whitefish voters approve gym levy for school building

Whitefish trustees win approval for a 218000 levy to remodel the existing gym and finance a new 40000 gymnasium for Whitefish High School. The plan, based on Banks and Partners design, covers remodeling costs and the new building with no future interest. Enrollment has grown from 180 to over 200, highlighting space shortages in library typing bookkeeping and laboratories.

Winterel Whitehish Archiect Banks Whitefad High School

Watson News from the Watson Home and Nearby Events

Watson, June 153-Phner and Robert Watson hosted Friday night guests at the Watson home. Ranger Bert Goorman and Grazing Inspector HOH Hendron visited the range, Gadlina Lrought Iitteries installed telephones along the forest line, and Jimes Troggett of Fort Logan stayed hospitalized then planned a return home. Watson brothers reported lamb savings, a heavy snow dampened sheep, and Art Watson sold portions of wool and coyote pups to Ray Bruce of Canton for future breeding.

Jimes Fort Logan Butte Hugh Weed Steveny Ho White Suphur Springs Arthur Watson Watson Watson Brothers Lanthe Bingham Archie Watson Art Watson Art Moran White Sulphur Springs Townsend Ray Bruce Canton Coyote George Thiret the & C Devht Heaver Diismap Missouri Valley Snedaker Basin Tlarker Leslies Wain Grandma Watson Helena Hunter's Hat

Pencils once labeled as lead despite graphite core

The article notes that pencils are called lead though their core is graphite, a practice that persisted into the 1800s. It highlights confusion from the old terminology and explains the historical switch from metallic lead to graphite.

Body sighting below Great Falls bridge prompts river search

Unidentified man’s body was reported seen floating in the Missouri River below the Tenth Street bridge in Great Falls. Deputies and utility officials searched for hours without finding the body, and authorities doubted the sighting, suggesting it may have been driftwood or another object. The source could not verify who provided the report.

Great Falls Mianxouri Tenth Street ‘Bridge Rob Gordon Gordon Jack Abrams H E Locke Montana Power Company Volta Ramnbow Dent Locke Rainbow Evrlier Falls

Pioneer Fruit Man Ill in Montana Hospital

Pioneer fruit man and former chief of Montana’s horticulture division, Mr Wood, is seriously ill in a Kahapell hospital after returning from California. A pioneer figure in western Montana, he organized the Rocks Bar orchard on Flathead Lake and led state horticultural efforts from his Missoula base.

Migtottla T . Wood Division of Horticulture Montana Kahapell Wood California Missoula Montaya Mr Wood Rocks Bar Flathead Lake

Airplane Lands Near School Grounds After Engine Trouble

Pilot Steve Lacey and passenger R Gollaher were forced to land east of the school grounds while flying from Great Falls to Glasgow. After correcting engine trouble they resumed the trip. The unexpected arrival stirred excitement in the vicinity.

Waver os well shows prospects towns excite

Conrad June 15 heavy showing of oil and gas at the Waver structure depth 3460 feet boosts activity after the Arnold well at Pondera last week Drilling halted to prevent water ingress from a shallower horizon Madison oil contact gas shows from Devonian zone seen, with operators optimistic about Montana prospects.

Conrad Dermain Arnold Pondera Madison- Oil Utal Opera Gaz Allen Great Sally Montana Vandade Lontad

Smoking ban in Bitter Root National Forest

An order issued by the Bitter Root National Forest district forester at Pareston prohibits all campers and visitors in the Bitter Root National Forest from smoking or building fires except where a special permit allows. The restriction runs September 10 across lands within the forest boundary, with specific places designated for permitted smoking and fires.

Hamilton MOF Witter Root National Forest

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