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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

7

Drunken Driving Fines in Kalispell and Bulb Reports

June updates from Montana detail George Bird of Bulb receiving $110 fine, 30 day jail sentence, and 30 day license revocation for drunken driving, with suspended sentence if paid. Kalispell saw Ral Roselle fined $159, 20 days in jail, license revoked, after pleading not guilty and appealing. two crashes involved, with testimony from Mithun Mueller and officers Striker Noble.

Kellapell George Bird Bulb Ucense Justice of Peara Peter P. Weberg Bird Ray Bryan Nyack Kalispell Ronsaelle Eugene McCarthy Rouselle Rausella N. B. Mithun A. P. Mueller Fred Striker H. D. Noble

Three Ured In Road Mishap On Evaro Hill Grade

Missoula June 15 A car wrecked at the top of Evaro grade with three occupants escaping with minor injuries. James A House 70 his son Toha House and a grandson James Hager of Clinton were returning from Nine Pipe reservoir when driven into a ditch and overturned. Speed cited as cause by highway patrol.

Missoula James A. House Toha House Grantaon James Hager Clinton Nine Pipe Reservoir James A. Hots Isgaton

Mysterious prison incident leads to two arrests in Great Falls

Great Falls June 15 A curious incident in the city jail prompted police to detain Frank Daly 35 and Barney Mitchell 50 laborers after Officer Dunwiddie found them smuggling pills through a rear cell window. Daly allegedly tried to dose inmates with sedatives to intoxicate them while officers suspected liquor smuggling.

Great Falls Bath W. N. Dunwiddie Frank Daly Barney Mitchell Dunwiddie Hell Daly Fleet

Montana seeks $300000 more for insect control campaign

Senator James B. Murray and Senator Wheeler urged Secretary Wallace and Undersecretary Wilso m to provide at least $300,000 more to sustain Montana’s insect control drive after reports that Mormon crickets are far more numerous in the state. Officials note past funds covered labor and materials, with 1,302 workers already in the fight as of June 8 and calls for additional help to preserve crops and ranges. A separate note recounts a 349 year old church bell being taken from its Thundersley, Essex, parish for recasting by a London firm.

Washington James B. Murray Montana Wallace NM. L. Wilsom Murray Sanster Burton K. Wheeler Montane Agriculture Department Wheeler Wnorka Progress Administration W-P.a Kenator Mel Jehar Thundersley Essex England London

Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book Preview

Barbara Bell fashions promote practical housecoats and leisure wear in rayon prints and chintz. The Barbara Bell pattern 1323 B fits sizes 24 to 44 with yardage details and trim. send fifteen cents for the pattern book and place direct orders via the box shown.

Barbara Beis Barbara Bel Barbara Bell Stella Barbera

Open Baton Contest Sponsored by Elk Drum Corps in Anaconda

Four Anaconda high school girls enter baton twirling contest at Washoe work pavilion to win two guest spots to lead Elk Drum Corps at the state convention in Red Lodge August 22 to 24. Judges include Lt. L. Pott with baton twirling exhibition by him and his son. The event promotes Anaconda lodge bid to host 1948 state convention.

Anaconda Washoe Work Pavilion Elxs Drum and Bugle Corps Elka Corps Red Lodge Peter McBride I Corps Ara Ftrene Winn Zylpha Wells Phyllia Opie Catherine Kelly Tl. L. Pott Butte American Legion Helena

Remodeling Swingston Hotel Turns To Apartment Building

Livingston June 16 announcement outlines a remodeling program for the Grabow hotel building costing upwards of 320 000. Builder Bob Bradford oversees work while Cha ney Plumbing handles plumbing and Fred Spieth handles electrical changes. Fourteen model apartments will occupy the second and third floors with nineteen applications on file. A lounge will form from the arch between offices and cafe area and a future shop space is planned from a second room. Completion targeted by September 1 occupancy. The Grabow, a comparatively modern structure at Callender and D streets, is under new owner Oscar Horeborough who acquired the property two months ago.

Livingston Grabow Heatelly Bob Bradford Chaney Plumbing Company Wio Fred Spieth Livingston Business Men Oscar Horeborough Grabows Bulding Callender and D Streets

Glacier Park popularity surges with rising reservations

Great Falls June 18 Glacier Park sees rapidly growing interest in its scenic region with rising motor trip bookings. Glacier Park Transport Co president Howard H. Hays reports increased eastbound travel, more independent parties, and expanded bus fleet to 64 vehicles. A new highway segment to Waterton and the Chief Mountain International route receive U.S. funding, with completion last year and ongoing improvements along the Many Glacier corridor.

Great Falls Glacier Park Howard H. Hays Hays Great Falla Glacier Park Station Glacier Glincier Park Roosevelt Burlington Haya Glacier Park Transport Company Ita Ued Pinncn of Wales Waterdion Alberta Nava Waterton Busnes Ranft Hayn United States Babb

Tax collection totals in Phillips County 1955 levy

County Treasurer M R Nelson reports 1955 real and personal taxes levied at 33903713 dollars with 18825470 paid by May 1. May collection 93228 dollars, total May tax receipts 9365228. Comparison shows 1945 and 1936 figures, noting higher levy in 1935 and improved percentage collection despite lower dollar totals.

Malta M. R. Nelson Phillips County Nelnon

Flathead River Rises 18 Inches After Weekend Rain

Kalispell June 16 Nearly an inch of rain over the weekend raised the Flathead River by about 18 inches. Top weather observer E.8 Mark reported .26 inch fell Thursday and .60 over Saturday and Sunday. The period’s total exceeds averages, with 1.14 inches since June 1, amid heavier than usual rainfall.

Kalispelt Mark Toca

It Never Rains in Butte But That It Pours

It Never Rains in Butte But That It Pours reports a weekend of heavy rainfall in Butte followed by multiple births. Six new babies were born: three boys and three girls at St James and Murray hospitals. Parents named include Harold Allen, Alvin Kerzog, Joseph Doran, Norma Tweet, James Smith, and couples Lamath and others in Butte.

Alvin Kerzog South Washington Street Joseph Doran Antimony Street Norma Tweet Dewey Avenue James Smith Maryland Street Bdor Sa Bt. James Hospital

Glacier Park Opens for 1937 Tourist Season

Glacier National Park began its 1937 season with all roads open except Logan Pass, and anticipates a record influx. A 200‑strong Kiwanis group from California and Nevada will arrive by special train Friday for the initial visiting party. In Butte, Mrs Hiram Johnson of Great Falls was elected president of the Montana State Music Teachers Association at its annual meeting with officers named.

Glacier Park Glacier National Park Logan Pras Butte Hiram Johnson O Great Fale Montene Wayne Richardson Boseman Fanny Echolz Great Palla Bathor Bonvom Mies City

Car plunges into courthouse yard in Butte crash

A sedan owned by Larry Duggan rolled from a Montene street driveway and plunged about six feet into the courthouse yard, wedged between the building and a wall. Brakes reportedly slipped, crash damaged the car’s frame, windows, and body. no one was in the vehicle as spectators watched the wrecking crew manage the removal.

Montene Street Aecar

Will Construct New Garage in Bozeman

Bozeman January 15 A new steel and concrete garage and service station will rise on the Adams Motor company site after last winter fire. S H Cattee of the California company says construction costs will run between 10000 and 30000 dollars. The building, leased to Adams, will be modern with all point lubrication, a showroom and shop, and a 90 foot front.

Bozeman Jme Adams Motor Company S. H. Cattee California Company Adame Caffen Catten

Commissioners Ask Clerk to Remove Abstractors Desks

County commissioners on Monday urged County Clerk W J Babington to ask two abstractors to move from the clerk and recorder’s office. They said the abstractors’ desks intrude on public space and hinder operations, calling their presence inappropriate for a public building. Australian eucalyptus trees often exceed 450 feet in height and are larger than California’s big trees.

W. J. Babington California

Notice of Private Sale of Montana Estate Property

Notice lists a private sale of estate assets in Lewis and Clark County Montana including 60000 shares of Madden Soraten Gravel Mines stock, 269 to 311 certificates, undivided half interests in several mining claims, and unpatented holdings. Sale under court order dated June 14 1935 with bids to be opened after June 24 and subject to 0 percent commission. proceeds to Edward Worsky office in Helena. Publication dates June 15 to 21 1935.

Frivate Peter Boharrentroich Diatelet Court Certificate O Madden Berstch Gravel Mines Montana Cnrporetion Alex Lewis and Clarknty Monmit Boone Edwerd Worsky Moraes Baudine Hatens Montans I Apd Mistriee Court First Judicial Distelee Montana County of Lewis, and Clark Rit Carson Mining Company Montana Corporation Weneby HG. W. Richter Hig Carson Mining Company Ald Co A Smulding Union Bank and ‘Trust Company Bulldine Helena Lewis and Clark W. UW Richter Federal Aid Project Biate Mienway Commission of Montane Helene State Capitol Lewis and Clark County Surrey Station T. Isn Jitney Awm Roser Pass Hea Helen Commission Montara United States Bureau of Public Roads Missouri Technicanl Ceenmiasiah Migiway Commission of A. Harue D. A. McKinnon Mwn

Offcers Elected By 4 H Slurs Of State In Bozeman

A Montana notice reports 4 H officers elected at the eighth annual convention in Bozeman with Virginia Allant named president and Averatt Shuey, James Baker, and Billett chosen for key posts. Board plans June meeting on water, drought, and crickets. bids for district transport and school work due later in June. various officials caution about bids and contracts.

Bozeman Jana Virginia Allant Toton County Busi Nexs Sonsinna Averatt Shuey Nosebud James Baker Cascade County Billett Miesnula County Sec Scrool Tiaard Board of School Trusters Anx Thomas Wf. Herrin Cnntrman Hier, Cieck Achaol District No Boxast Helena Inc

James Montgomery Flag Donates Forest Fire Art

James Montgomery Flag donates the painting Your Forests Your Fault Your Loss to Roosevelt. Major Evan W Kelley notes the piece will be used as a national poster to warn about forest fire dangers. The work depicts Uncle Sam as a forest ranger warning against wildfires and urges care to protect forests and wildlife.

Missoula James Montgomery Figg United States Addy Roosevelt Evan W. Kelley Flags North Kelley Uncle Sam Forest Rangers Forest Crea Forest Service

Flathead Forest Fires Temporarily Safe After Rain

Kalispell Montana June 16 forests in Flathead will be safe from fires for about 10 days due to soaking rains on June 12 and 13 delivering around 0.70 inches of moisture across eight ranger stations. Officials note lower areas may dry faster, but overall fire risk should be reduced with rainfall and normal conditions expected.

Kalispell Fune Ayres Flathead Forest Flethead Forest Offleiaia Focal Ifor Schafer Station Big Praitls Swan Station Condon Coram Spotted Bear Ble Creek Tally Lake

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