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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

6

Weather notes and city briefs from Montana and Northwest

Northwest weather updates show cooler temperatures and scattered showers across Montana and the region. Anticipated high and low readings are listed for Helena, Havre, Missoula, and surrounding areas with conditions affecting travel and daily planning.

Molina Ieee Cillen Havre Anneles Omaha Portland St Paul-Minnerzolts Setuake City San Dirco San Francisco Wittston Yellowstone Park Oprom Northwest Alberta Montana Rockies Plateau Onder Rockies Upror Sep Connal

Farm Bureau Plans 73rd Annual Meeting

Lewis and Clark county farm bureau develops plans for the 73rd annual meeting to be held July 4 on the College Mare setogl grounds. President Munger appoints R J Tobin general chairman with sports, concessions, publicity, and horseshoe pitching chiefs named. A June 24 meeting will finalize arrangements and site plans.

Amnual Farnera Munger Farm Bureau R J Tobin T Tf Herrin Ann Trogan G@ W Patchett Leo Rogan Karland Storrin Dama Ralph Ward UMW Cory

Improvement Shown In Montana Rangelands Last Month

Montana rangelands improved last month with cattle ranges up 16 percent of normal conditions from three months prior. Sheep and lamb conditions remained near or below normal. goat and other livestock faced feed and weather challenges, with lambing outlook unfavorably affected. Weather patterns varied across southern regions.

Montana Renges Wintine South Conera Todd- Seatiany

Highway Commission to Meet Here Today

The highway commission convenes for its monthly session amid discussion of debentures and financing. No definite decision on selling bonds has been reached as officials consider road projects and contract implications for the year.

Highway Commission Bale Lina Bert Bosseh Sec Ften Decause of the Financiailatton Ronfrontig Othe Highway Department

Personal notes sketch a crowded social scene of visitors and events

The item lists numerous names and arrivals such as Wolf Warsth of AllngSs and Hetaville visitors, social calls, and guests at various homes and gatherings. It records travels, church activities, and local acquaintances, with scattered place names like Milles City and New Lapk. The readable fragments convey a lively, interconnected social network with dated mentions and travel notes.

Counties per capita debt decline in Montana since 1924

Montana counties reduced net indebtedness from 1873 dollars per capita in 1924 to 80.70 in 1941. Board records show an average annual drop of about 2.56 dollars per person, with total indebtedness about 1.3 million dollars yearly during the Depression. By year end, county net indebtedness is projected near 14.9 million versus 24.19 million in 1924. Detailed per‑county figures follow for 1911 and listed counties including Beaverhead, Lincoln, Madison, Stillwater, and Yellowstone among others.

Montana State Board of Equaliscation Golden Valley Lincoln James H Stewart State Board Heaverhead High Horn Blaine Broadwater Carbon Catter Cascade Chanteau Custer Daniels

Young Democrats in Helena back Monaghan at meeting

Helena youths formed a Monaghan for Con club at Odds's Cairn. Joseph DePlanes chaired. Jin Klein presided with John McDonald as vice president and Harryrail as secretary. DePhares praised Monaghan’s fitness for office. a visit to Helena was set for June 28 with a members’ meeting to follow.

Young Democrata Helena Odds Monaghan Lugh Monachan Mt Ft Charles Carroleal Loge DePiared Na Toe DePlares Monorthia Wowk Witeh Kilen

Meagher County Voter Totals Rise in Primary

Registered voters in Meagher County reached 1,004, a higher count than two years ago. Nine precincts reported a total of 1,394 votes this year, up from 171 in 1930, with 27 precincts in those counties submitting certified registrations to the state auditor.

Meagher Witte Sale Whitty Springs Meagher County

Receiverhip appeal granted and contempt fine imposed

An appeal from the ancillary receivership judgment in the May Hosiery Mills case against F and W Grand 5 10 25 Cent Stores was granted by Judge George M Bourquin in federal court. The court denied the receivership request as fictitious and fined parties $600 for contempt. An appeal bond of $1,000 was approved. Also, an order transferring Jack Evans to North Dakota was granted as he faces a murder charge. Multiple probation and liquor cases were disposed with fines and jail time. M M Mary of Polson was reappointed United States commissioner.

May Hosiery Mills, Inc F. and W. Grand Bourguly John G. Brown Jack Evans District of North Dakota Bourquin Evans CB Dowling White Sulphur Springs Ld Kelly Almer Snyder Missoula Wee Hang Vegoren Hamilton Bourquin Nearo South Park Avenue Paddy Morgan South Main Francis Adams A P Archer Missouri Helena Great Falls Bulle Bulle M M Mary of

Camp athletic field hosts pennant race in baseball

Organized athletics at the camp feature 19 regimental teams in a baseball championship started with three games. Headquarters Co led 24 to 2 over Second Battalion, while Company 39 defeated Company G 0. Hildark edged Waiters in a called game. A consolation bracket and upper lower seedings promise a strong tournament, with finals expected after evening games and plans for permanent fields underway.

Milnkson Port Thurrison Howitser Hildark Tia Bozeman Battalion Headquarters Co Culbertoon Harlem Kuhapell Billings Harlowton Lewistown Freid

Democratic county candidates meet at law offices

Democratic candidates for county offices gathered at the law offices of JRN Wine in the Union Bank building for a major meeting presided by Raymond T Nagle. More than 230 attendees heard discussions on campaign plans with lively participation.

JRN Wine Union Bank Raymond T Nagle Democratic County Central Committee Cars Nagle Bob Flynn Helena Oudhet Mr Flynn W Or Chhieh George Mason Wiliam C Campbell Peter Hilger House of Representatives J Ro Wine Frank W oMettler

Montana-Dakota Power seeks lower state valuation

The state board of equalization opened hearings on Montana-Dakota Power’s petition to cut the assessed value of its Montana properties. Fred R Gamble, an officer of the company, is expected to testify. Last year the company’s Dakota division was valued at about 6 million dollars. The Montana Dakota firm operates in eastern Montana.

Montana-Dakota Power Company Fred R Gamble Power Company Satan Dakota Montana Dakota Company Montana

State Officials Informal Guests at Officers Mess

Governor Erickson Attorney General LA Foot Secretary of State Woolfarmon and Justice Albert J. Gales visited Camp Erickson in the afternoon. They witnessed the second battalion parade, viewed the camp, and dined at the officers mess. Colonel Withams noted an official troop review next week.

T of Erickson LA Foot Wo Uarmon Fustive Supreme Court Albert J) Gales Camp Erickson Erickson BE OR Withams

Second half taxes renewed higher than previous year

The 26 counties that turned over second half taxes to State Treasurer Williams paid 301,967.42 this year for state upkeep. This is 14,282.38 more than last year when the same counties remitted 287,685.04. Payments were received yesterday from 11 counties with amounts listed compared to 1931.

F. & Willams

June gasoline tax receipts rise for first half

The state board of equalization reports 265,684 dollars in gasoline tax collected in the first half of June. Chief clerk Phil Greenan said sums may exceed June 1931’s 113,590 dollars. May 1932 gasoline tax totaled 371,908 dollars.

State Board of Equalization Phil Greenan

MEMBERS HOLD ANAL MEETING SELECT OFFICERS

The Young Mena Christian association held its annual meeting to report progress in membership and finances. Directors D R Smith Norman Webstine Walter Stamey R B Shanduerg and Cecil V Wilgon were elected for three years. H O Mead was named vice president and acting chief executive. Stamey became recording secretary, O A Anderson treasurer, Melvin Davis acting in Andersons absence in Sweden. An executive committee led by the four named and George M Robertson and O B Me Laughlin will plan future policy and summer activities. The program included prayers, reports, and an address urging continued activity. The group thanked Helena newspapers for their support.

Young Mena Christian Association R. Smith Norman Webstine Walter Stamey R. B. Shanduerg Cecil V. Wilgon Abéjance H. O. Mead Stamey O A. Anderson Anderson Sweden Melvin Davis Lik George M. Robertson O. BE. Me. Laughlin Mead Earl van Doren George N. Fullar George M Robertson Mclaughlin James Robertson Helena

Cumming to dedicate Hamilton Laboratory

Surgeon General H.8 Cumming will dedicate the Hamilton Laboratory annex at Hamilton in Washington D C with a cornerstone ceremony planned for the fall. The lab, known for research on Rocky Mountain spotted fever, was sold to the federal government by the state institute.

H. 8, Cumming U. S. Public Health Service Washington, D. C Federal Laboratory Hamilton Instsuamar

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