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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

2

Capital City Exchange Expands to Wholesale Fruits and Poultry

Capital City Exchange to wholesale fruits and vegetables alongside poultry and related goods after acquiring equipment from Helena Fruit Co. The firm, at 58 60 South Main, is now positioned to supply dealers with fresh produce and meats. Led by Raymond Ehlers and William A. Lane, the exchange has grown from a small start to a leading poultry and egg firm with new refrigeration for meats, eggs, and produce.

Traving Helena Fruit Company Fucka Capital City Poultry Exchange South Main Street Henry Gloege Herena Fruit Company Elehth Avenue Raymond Eblers William A. Lane Ehlers Montana Dallaus News Engs

MILITARY BALL MARKS CLOSING NIGHT AT G A A MEET

Missoula reports a military ball closing the G A A meeting with delegates from Montana and eight other veterans groups. Committees picked Kalispell as the 1932 site. Fort Missoula visit featured Congressman Scott Leavitt and Fourth Infantry review. Army chow served, officers installed, and a $200 gift from the Women’s Relief Corps noted.

Missoula Montana Fourth Infantry A. RA Women’s Relief Corps Porter J. ©. Porter Alburton G. A. R. and Relief Corps Edith Dunn Pearl Noyes Livingston Tnabelle Leighton G. A Gertrude Black Nancy McClarn Alberton Gertrude Great Falls C. G. Harding Bozeman A.C. Cameron Butte George Horkan H. L. Huber Lewistown Charles Daley Ballantyne James Shields Harry O. Williard Roye Osborne Datesy Evans Great Fuller Mary Green Anaconda Mildred Higging Elizabeth Labertew Hozeman Lulu Roertsfield Kaliepell Charlotte Timmerman Miles City Alicea Wilcox Henrietta Baohneen Ings Sampson Bertha Owen Edith Stephens

Cascade arrests may solve cattle rustling case

Irank Cunningham and Dr Strickland were arrested near Cascade after a pursuit along the Missouri river. Authorities believe the pair may be cattle thieves tied to the Lewis and Clark county case and possibly other grand thefts. A boat theft, copper theft, and a steer kill near Gates of the Mountains are linked, with suspects held awaiting county officers.

Cascade Helena Irank Cunningham Strickland Arthur C. Parsong Jluneice of the Peace W. J. Crispin Justice Court Sherman W. Smith Tom Hauser Joe Hiller Missouri River Cascade County Parsons Gates of the Mountains Hilger Ranch Jie

Masons Elect Grand Officers In Montana Session

Ernest M. Hutchinson of Whitefish was elected grand high priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in session here. Grand Commandery Knights Templar begins a two day session tomorrow with officers named Walter H. Madisonhar Terry and Russell D. Miller of Helena among others.

Billings Ernest M. Hutchinson Whitefish Royal Arch Masons Grand Commandery Knights Templar Grand Chapter Walter H. Mladsonhar Terry Luther Z. Hauberg Wolena J. Earl Walterman Missouri Charles A. Masmusson Nolena James M. Burlingame Great Falls Rev C. A. White Plains Edwin Fredlund Chinook Miles S. Parsons Dutta Herbert F. Hosfeld Somers E E. Blumenthal Philipsburg Alexander Wardlaw Helena

Montana Wheat Crop Seen Between Sixty and One Hundred Percent

Washington officials cited in May reports forecast Montana wheat at about 50 percent of normal due to dry weather yet actual Montana data through June show improved growing conditions from fair to excellent. High line reports from Great Northern and Northern Pacific agents suggest up to 80 percent normal in some areas, with irrigation crops near normal or better.

Seattle Department of Agriculture Washington State Montana Jay Diamond Federal Department of Agriculture State Department of Agriculture Great Northern Elfie

Negro Arrested on Charge Believed to Involve Killings

Sacramento dispatch reports George McCain, 35, a Black man, arrested by sheriff's deputies on suspicion of involvement in the killing of his wife and another man in Center county. Authorities in Center county say they advised the grand jury.

Sacramento Cal George McCain Sheriff's Center County Toxes

Personal notices from Helena area residents mix of visitors

A string of brief items records visitors and residents around Helena. Names include Dack Carl from Townsend, D H Cromiey of Butte, Mary Netil of Butte, ADA Veater of Thompagn Fans, Wihany T Coetter of Helmville, and attorney FG Toomey traveling to Anaconda. Also noted are Dr Elly A Johnston heading to Seattle, J Goreing A Farensbury and J M Mower from Butte, and deputy sheriff T J Bergeron of Augusta visiting Helena officials. State figures L A Foot and W Thompson are mentioned in travel notes, along with other locals seen about town.

Ada. Veater Thompagn Wihany T Coetter Helmvttie State House FG. Toomey Anaronda

Deer Lodge Court Upheld in Jewelry Dispute

The Montana Supreme Court yesterday affirmed the Deer Lodge County District Court decision that the suit by Sobn A. Stagg as executor of Mary Elizabeth Stagg’s estate should have been brought by heirs. The case involved $6,750 of jewelry tied to Barbara Elizabeth Stagg, wife of James P. Stagg, with disputed possession and transfer claims. The high court dismissed the suit.

Supreme Court District Court Deer Lodge County John Stagg bin Mother Mary Elizabeth Stage Barbara Elizabeth Stage High Court Angatman Mary Ellizabeth Stagg James P. Stags Sobn A. Stagg Barbara Elizabeth Stagg

Camp Fire Girls Head for Summer Camp Ground

More than 20 girls enroll for Camp Fire Girls summer camp opening at Vigfrante Saturday and running to July 3. Nell Grant, executive, announced plans for the 15 day session with Halcyon Siegel as assistant director and Eleanor Dyer as athletic instructor. Nurses from St. Johns Hospital will assist, and auto transport departs Saturday at 9 o clock. Registered girls include Thelma Angie, Beverley Barrows, Carolyn ateh, Getty Batch, Annhilatin Thirza Crosby, Betty Fitzsimmons, Helen Grant, Betty licks, Catherine Wedgex, Shirley Kaine, Lorna Lewis, Therese Lewell, Rowe Mary Gebo kl, Clariber Longmaid, Gertrude Tarks, Dorothy Mead, Jane Schuyler, Vera Wilson, Judith Winestine, Jane Eby, Ming Winestine, Margaret Powers, Grace Richardson, Margaret Wacilunas, Lorraine Jacobun.

Nell Grant Miss Grant Halcyon Siegel Eleanor Dyer State University Loretta Solomon Dorothy Moustan Maudin Stockings St. John's Hospital

Rainy Conditions Hit Several Montana Sections

High daytime temperatures gave way to rain across several parts of Montana yesterday. Kalispell reported a hail storm that shattered windows and street lights, followed by heavy rain. Peas in southern and eastern Flathead benefited while Missoula and much of western Montana saw rainfall.

Kalispell Flathead County Missoula Montana

Weather and energy notes from Montana towns

At Livingston the temperature topped 94 degrees while Havre reached 98 and Miles City 106. Anaconda saw intermittent showers totaling .13 inches with a 84 degree daily high. A ton of coal yields almost 10,000 cubic feet of gas.

Livingston Havre Miles City Anaconda

Gertrude Blaco Named State Head at G A R Ladies Convention

Missoula June 16 Mrs Gertrude Blaco of Missoula was chosen state president of the Ladies of the G A R at the election today while Mrs Nancy McCain of Albert on was elected senior vice president at the annual convention.

Missoula Gertrude Blaco Nancy McCain Alberton

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