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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

11

Norman Olson Dies in Auto Crash Near Poluon

One killed and three injured in a wreck two miles north of Poluon on the West aid a highway to Winthead lake. Norman Olson, 24, died from skull fracture as Elmer Olson, Jerry Ole, and Ed Sigsworth suffered injuries. Coroner to hold an inquest. Die alleged to have been speeding and failing a curve. Norman had moved from Seattle about a year ago and was formerly a resident of the city.

Fotson Rai Poluon Winthead Lake Norman Olson Ole Olson Jerry Ole Elmer Olson Norman Ed Sigsworth Seattle Oln Brussea Cuta Signeworty Poipon Olson John Dimon Die

Elliston social notes from a busy Helena weekend

Elliston residents and visitors mingle through Helena calls and local gatherings. Families including Moblin Johnson and Dougherty clan spent Sunday in Helena, with many people visiting churches, stores, and relatives across Avon Galen Deer Lodge and Butte. The column notes several brief social errands and a baseball game against Galen ending 11 to 1 in favor of Elliston. A King Gustav anniversary report from Stockholm closes the item.

Gordon Dunn T. Kuehn Susan Ann Beckwith Hayes Bill Senecal F. E. Dougherty Maryann Betty Regina Greany Galen Relailyver Dick Greany Butte Business Saturdur Eddie Eva James N. Poungherty Helen Greany Helena Scott Stover Annie Martinesy Edna Maudlin James Standley Set Jim Standley Teen Meadow Deer Lodge Thomas Qualls Buster Kelley Glen Nelson Lowie Mizner John Yoakum Butte Bob Thompson Alhambra Leo Kelley Greany Paul Greany DB. Jenkins Davenport Towa Jace Thompson Portland Percy Barney Tabicia Delbert Lindquist Jack Martin George Reno Irene Hieta Reymond Lindquist Helene Callera Louise Mariella Rose Nellie Helens

Minor Quake Shakes Manhattan and Bozeman

A small earthquake rattled Manhattan and parts of Bozeman on Monday evening with windows and dishes affected. Residents reported a separate 4 am shaker in Manhattan, while Bozeman noted no morning tremor. seismograph readings at Montana State College logged a six second event at 10 32 08 p m. local time.

Bozeman Bozematr Manhattan Montana State College Eric Therkelson

Co ed campus book off press at State University Missoula

The third annual Montana Co Ed Campus Book Now Off The Press edited by Beverly Knowles a Missoula journalism graduate appointed by Theta Sigma Phi features Vernetta Shepherd Mary Elrod Ferguson and campus buildings. It covers women’s organizations activities counselor system and wardrobe guidance for freshmen with messages of welcome from Ferguson and Shepherd. Distribution will occur next fall during freshman week.

Vernetta Shepherd Washoe Associated Women Students Mary Elrod Ferguson Canpus Misa Knowles Doa Ferguson Miss Shepherd

Plan to Spud in Shallow Test Well Near Hobson Dome

Lewistown June 15 A local stir followed news a shallow test well will be spudded today about a half mile east of Hobson on the Hobson dome by the Mesmoore interests. About 10,090 acres leased and tested by F I E Hunt of Adair Iowa and his associates have been subleased to the $50 foot level by Mesmoore interests aided by Pete Haven. The lease will include at least three wells with expected production of four to six barrels if successful. An existing rig west of Hebron is ready and drilling is to begin this morning and proceed to completion barring setbacks.

Lewistown Hobson Hobson Dome Hunt Adair Iowa Hia Mesmoore Intereals Pete Haven Despcrates Sib-Leasars Ella Hebron

False Fire Alarms Prompt Chief to Consider Box Removal

Fire Chief Pred Martin denounced a rash of false alarms after the eighth incident since ten electric boxes were activated last week. The Park and Alagama street box rang at 9 pm drawing seven youngsters fleeing, marking the tenth call since installation, eight of which were deemed pranks. The article also notes a steel price report about Carnegie-Illunts Steel cutting galvanized sheet by $22 per ton for Q3 delivery.

Pred Martin Park and Alagama STEED New York Carnegie-Illunts Steel Corporation United State Bleu Corporation

Milton Popovich Named All American Star To Play Redskins

Milton Popovich of Montana, a top football star, was invited to join the College All American All Stars to face the Washington Redskins on August 41. He will report to Northwestern August 13, then join the Chicago Cardinals after the August 31 game, aiming to prove Montana’s talent to eastern critics.

Missoula Milton Poporich Montana Washington Redskins Chicago Tribune Penorich Arch Ward The Tribune Northwest Northwestern University Chicago Cardinals Anxiong Footeball Popovich

Indian Tribes Plan July 4 Celebration in Ronan Montana

Three major tribes the Flatheads Kootenais and Penobscots plan a three day festival in Ronan Montana July 2 3 and 4 featuring native dances art exhibits a daily parade and carnivals plus modern baseball games to showcase traditional life and attract both Native and white interest in social and economic life. Upton Sinclair abandons the New Deal and launches a progressive campaign with La Vallettes of Wisconsin.

Ronan Mont E. C. Fritz Baptiste Pichett Cavneil Flatheads Kootenals Pen Oreilles Spokane Nez Perce Crow KEW Pasadena Calift Upton Sinclair Progressive Party la Vallettes Wisconsin

Billings Proud Of New $10,000 Athletic Plant

Billings citizens boast Civic Center park as Montana’s top athletic complex as WPA funds finalize upgrades. The oval pool with 200 by 135 feet concrete surface features a 11 foot deep center for skilled swimmers and a surrounding shallow area for beginners. Lighting and landscaping progress with completion expected by June 20 amid planned baseball games and park improvements.

Atove Billings Civic Center Athletic Park Montana Billingé Civic Center Park Club Center Park WPA Jenpa Bounds W.P A

Watson News items from Montana mines and locals

The Watson area reports activity at Bowl der gatch and nearby mines with Tim Bray and George Becker among those traveling to White Sulphur Springs for a dip. Bozeman interests eyed Benton gulch drag line. locals, hunts, and fishing trips fill a busy Sunday with letters, meals, and camp life. A bear incident near Otto’s mine home involved Clarence Morris and Hans Halonen. Berlin note adds a beheading for espionage at Ploetzensee.

George Becker McClaren Brothers Ready Cash Gulch Sheridan Boulder Bar T le Mr. Deems Bozeman Benton Gulch Richard J. Bice Busideas Clarence Watson Frank Erlinger Helena Watson Smith River Les Manley Copler, Obile Leslie Watson Watson Hay Ranch Ming Luella Watson Frank Bingham Richard Raleigh Misa Luella Watson Niche Moran Meagher County Presbyterian Jon Boyer San Francisco Almee Shearer Emmett Dempsey Otto Billy Hoga Elelena Beaver Raymond Ward J Bingham Clarence Morris Forest Hans Halonen Iim Morris Cuba

Albert M Bien Old Time Montana Man Passes On Tuesday

Albert Morietz Bien a prominent member of Montana pioneer families died this morning at St Joseph hospital after a three year illness He was born February 4 1870 in Blackfoot City and moved with his family to Deer Lodge where he remained active in public affairs He served as county treasurer from 1906 until 1918 and later worked in mortuary businesses He is survived by his wife Lula Bien a son Ferris of Seobey three daughters Elinora Mechain Spokane Margaret Soderstrom Los Angeles and Virginia Bien Spokane two sisters Anna O Halloran Spokane and Clara Jordan California.

Neer Lodge Albert Morietz Bien Montana St. Joseph Hospital Blackfoot City Morietz Bien Montuns Deer Lodge County Commissioners’ Association Tle Mainess Blen & Ross Mortuary Lula Blen Ferris Seobey Elinora Mechain Spokane Margaret Soderstrom Los Angeles Virginia Bien Spokena Anna O'Halloran Clara Jordan California

Long Eared Baby Causes Trouble for Foster Cat

Evzeman June 15 report describes a frisky snowshoe rabbit adopted by a mother cat owned by Margaret Jeanne Langohr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Langohr. Over the past week the cat had four kittens and the rabbit often escapes the box, prompting the mother to repeatedly retrieve it by the nap.

Evzeman Margaret Jeanne Langohr Don Langohr Margaret Jeanne Don

Women rescued from coal mine in Ashland Pa

Ashland Pennsylvania June 15 two trapped men and a son were brought out by rescuers after two days in a makeshift coal mine. The elder Sninskowaky, 45, and Peter Jr., 17, were said to be in good condition and admitted to a hospital. Mary Sninskowaky, the elder’s daughter, stood by as her parents were freed.

Ashland PIA Father and Son Resru Era Peter Sninskowaky Shenandoah Peter, Jr Shingskowsky Mary

Forfeiture Notice with Mines Claim in Jefferson County

Legal notice of three hundred dollars labor expenditure to hold the Jack Placer Mining claim on Quartz Creek North Fork Jefferson County Montana. Co owners names, publication dates in 1893, and warnings to contribute or lose claim. Also estate sale notice for Madden Beratch Gravel Mines stock and related quartz claims in Lewis and Clark County Montana with bid terms and sale date.

Helene Moselle Tod L Garvin J. D. McEachern Botking Lara North Fork Quartz Creek County of Jefferson Dtontenn Yau Daft King Nelsenge Paul W Smith David R Smith J Miller Smith Wttorpeys Helena Mentans Jane Peter Scharrenvroieh Dietrict Court First Judicial District State of Montana Lewis and Clnrk Madden Beratch Gravel Mines Company Moni Corporation Aleo Madden Geratch Gravel Mines Company Mii Lewis and Clark County London Hitler Edward Horsky Mottky Building Kelena Monana

Bull Moose Grazes Near City on Ranch Pasture

A bull moose wandered into a Stanley Smith ranch pasture south of town yesterday morning, grazing with cows and leaping fences when approached. Ranchhand Roseman and several residents saw the animal as Smith chased it with his car for miles, and it was last seen hiding in brush along a creek.

Roseman Jame Altos Stanley Smith Smith

Dillon School Head Sines Resignation

Charles Henning, long time Dillon superintendent and Montana State Normal College professor, resigns effective August 21, 1938. Paul L Anderson of Minneapolis is named successor, while Henning remains on staff. Anderson pursues PhD work at Minnesota and holds an MA from Montana, an HIS from Missoula.

Dillon Charles Hen~ Tm Dillon Public Schools Montana State Normal College Shaw Trustesa Faanie Mectiie Paul L Alderson Winneapolis Henry Normal College Anderson University of Minnesota The State University Missoula

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