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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1933

Page

2

New Low Freight Rates Issued By Northern Paddle Rail

An announcement by J Tl Challoner assistant general freight and passenger agent reveals new lower freight rates. Beer and cereal beverages drop to 66 cents per hundred pounds for Seattle Tacoma and Portland to Helena and Butte starting June 3. Other revised rates include sugar from Missoula to Wallace, prepared recting from San Francisco to Missoula and Helena Butte, sugar beet seed to Missoula, confectionery to Missouri and Helena Butte, and a lowered minimum weight for carrier loads from 60 000 to 50 000 pounds effective June 21.

J. Tl. Challoner Creight Northern Paddle Railway Seattle Tacoma Portland Helena Butte Mistoula Wallace San Francisco Missoula Montana

Burial for John B Ruers in Helena after Billings arrival

The body of John B Ruers, once a Helena resident and son of the late Ben Ruegg, will be brought from Billings to Helena for burial. It was found in an irrigation canal near Billings, after several months in water, with funeral services to be held at Cop and Conrad chapel at 2 PM officiated by Dr D B Price. He had been missing since last September and formerly worked as a telephone lineman in Helena.

John B. Ruers Helena Ben Ruegg Billings Cop Conrad Chapel D. B. Price

Yellowstone Park Set For Opening Of Season

Yellowstone National Park readies for its 1833 season with 200 park employees en route from St Paul Minneapolis to Gardiner. Gardiner and Bozeman gateways prepared for visitors. Park hotels and camps renovated and staffed. Snowy high elevations boost mountain streams and fishing outlook.

Yellowstone. Park Yellowstone National Park St. Paul-Minneapolis Northern Pacific Gardiner Boze- Man Northern Pacific Passenger Department

Interstate Lumber sues over $1,583 for dwelling materials

In district court, Interstate Lumber seeks $1,383 judgment plus costs and foreclosure of its lien for 1981 materials and shingles totaling 1,390. Alleged unpaid sums cover $1,216 for lumber and $174 for shingles, with only $6.87 paid. case cites July 13 to Oct. 12, 1981, construction in the city. The note also mentions London street cleaning costs annually.

Interstate Lumber Company L. Percy Arnold Arnold Platotitt

County Commissioners May Buy Automobile for County Use

The Montana attorney general ruled that county boards may purchase a car for county use with sound discretion. The decision was requested by Yellowstone County Commissioners Chairman O. B. Prickett. The opinion emphasizes accountability to constituents over the office. It also outlines tax rules on beer and interstate commerce affecting the state board of equalization.

Board of County Commissioners Attorney General's Yesterlay O. BH. Prickett Board of Yellowstone County Commissioners State Board of Equalization Montana Attorney General Offics Board of Equalization

State Plans Sale of Additional 175000 Bond Issue

State Treasurer James J. Brett announced the sale of another 175000 dollars in funding bonds, aiming to improve the state’s finances. More than 4,000,000 of the 4,500,000 issue has been sold, including exchanges with the state land board. Recent bond sales totaled 14,500 with varied buyers, and the remaining 175,000 is expected after July 1 when bonds mature and investors seek reinvestment.

James J. Brett State Land Board Great Falls

National Parks Airways cuts depart times on new schedule

A June 11 transcontinental timetable change shifts National Parks Airways morning departures from Salt Lake City earlier by one hour starting June 14 to speed air mall delivery. The Salt Lake City to Great Falls leg now arrives at 8:50 a.m. and other stops list revised times amid broader schedule shifts following United Airlines' recent cuts in flying time. A separate proposed law in Lishan would bar pedestrians from speaking white while crossing streets.

National Parks Airways Salt Lake City Air Mall Parks Airways Great Falls United Air Lines Ogden Pocatelin Butte Helena

Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Lingolaites

Promoters Bob Finke and Jemm Lampkin announced in Helena that Lincoln will host a July 1 to 4 celebration with nightly dances at Community hall, the Collegiana orchestra, a big rodeo at noon on July 4, and baseball games on July 3 and 4. They praised the Lincoln country and noted rising streams for July fishing.

Lincoln Ia Bob Finke Jemm Lampkin Lincoln Helena Lincoln People Collegiana Fiske Lampkin Agerty

Mrs Albert Guay Hurt In Glacier Park Auto Crash

Mrs Albert Guay suffered severe cuts and bruises when the car she rode in went over a six foot embankment near Browning while returning from Glacier National Park. Her sister in law Mrs Don Robinson received minor injuries. Mr Guay and children helped with the rescue before taking the injured women to Katdel for medical care.

Glacier Park Albert Guay Katapell

Infantrymen Fire On Camp Cooney Range

The Montana National Guard’s sixth day of training at Camp Cooney featured firing on the range. First Lieutenant Art Bentson of Company A, Sidney, acted as range officer. Colonel J. M. Coffin, senior medic inspector from the Presidio, reviewed the medical readiness of the 63rd infantry. Baseball games were canceled due to range activity, while the tennis tournament and boxing eliminations were set to begin.

Camp Cooney Art Bentson Sidney J. M. Coffin Reguine Army Presidio 63Rd Infantry Great Falle Helena

State gasoline tax receipts for early June rise

State gasoline tax collections for the first 15 days of June totaled $232,240.10, reported by Phil Greenen, chief clerk of the state board of equalization. Collections typically rise in the latter half of the month. The June 1992 gasoline revenue reached $367,377.48, with $314,518.29 collected the previous month.

Phil Greenen State Board of Equalization

Americans Victorious in Hot TIFF In Monetary Talks

The article describes currency stabilization debates as the British pound fluctuates around $4.10 while the dollar faces deflationary pressures. US and British delegates discuss stabilization methods, with support from Prime Minister Bennett of Canada for cheap money and public works. The American delegation emphasizes inflationary restraint and commodity price protection.

Ker Pittman Nevada United States Pillman Cousterna von M. Bennet Hear Bennett Bannett Canada

Railways announce cut plan amid union fight

The unions oppose wage cuts as railroads push contractions in pay, arguing carriers retain peak rates from prosperous years. W. F. Thiehatff leads managers, A. Whitney guards against deflation. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to resist any wage reductions and seek restoration of wages to Oct 1, amid industry strike potentials.

Mada W. F. Thiehatf Managera Cleveland Tha Brotherhood of Oucomotive Engine

Processing plan to aid farmers and stabilize prices

Plans outline Wallace administration measures to speed acreage reduction and implement cash rental benefits for farmers cutting basic crop acreage. A $100 million public works fund will advance payments to farmers agreeing to reduce cotton and other crops. The plan aims to keep tax rates stable and minimize disruption to marketing, with a Friday formal announcement anticipated.

Wallace Secreretary Wallace Congress Roosevelt

Kelso Flood Destroys Dikes and Displaces Thousands

Flooding across Kelso Washington destroys dikes and submerges homes with water reaching waists. The dike near the pumphouse collapsed 160 feet, flooding streets, businesses, and parts of the Coweeman bridge area. Colossal river rises threaten Twisp and Wenatchee as Columbia River levels spike, forcing evacuations and disrupting transportation while regional stocks and industries report impacts.

Coweeman Bridge Ketra Aften Mim Wren Kelwa Sixth Kim Streets Columbia

Roosevelt Plans 7060 On An Outing At Sea

Washington June 15 His selection appears at hand as Roosevelt tonight arranged to begin tomorrow night by a first relation since entering the White House heading toward salt water. He will sail on the Amberjack for a New England voyage with sons and Franklin Jr. and John join later at Portland for the voyage to Campobello. The trip aims to start Saturday with the return planned around July 1 aboard the Craver.

Washington Praalent Roosevelt Witte House San, Wranklin, Jr Grofen Roosevelt Wallington Anne Dall Maasschusetts School Readinegn Marton Mass New England Marlon White House Tim Daniel Roosevelt Crat Portland Roosevelt x Franklin, Jr John Camp Belle Roosevelt Camp Maine Horbor Canada Ancella

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