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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
7
Helena daily brief reports weather estimates for Montana through June 21 including temperatures in Holent and Kalispell, irrigation notes, and a rail fare discount for veterans. It also lists local events such as Edison stamp sales, missing items, marriage licenses, and a vandalism issue at the Broadwater pavilion with police interest.
Elliston defeated Deer Lodge 10 to 4 in a Sunday game at Deer Lodge to start the season. Box score lists Friedlund Duncan Brown White Schnalder Polats and others for Elliston, while Ryder Williams Sonnatt Parka Dyke Meyer Somat Cray Churchill appear for Deer Lodge.
Helena officials tally fines from a Sunday court session led by Judge George W. Fad bury. Motorists paid various penalties for speeding and overparking while some cases were continued or dismissed. Speeds cited include Benton avenue and Hauser avenue with fines ranging from 2.50 to 100 dollars.
The Montana Public Service Commission reports 1623 gasoline pumps in the state with 31 dealer licenses issued since June 1. Licenses this year have raised 2464 dollars, vs 2400 last year with 1661 licenses. By December, 207 licenses were issued and officials expect about 600 more as spring returns demand.
Broadus stockmen organized a new Livestock Association after meetings with Dr. W. J. Butler state veterinarian and A. Phillips of the Livestock Sanitary board. About 200 stockmen from Powder River and Carter counties attended. 95 percent calf crops reported and range grass praised. Membership open to stockmen and sheepmen. Percy Williamson and C. M. Sampson participated.
Durban Natal June 17 European and four natives were killed and 10 Europeans and four natives seriously injured in rioting in the Asiatic quarter. Official reports counted 14 natives killed and possible further European casualties. The outbreak followed protests against food prepared by others.
Kath ern McCarthy a mezzo soprano Rosemary Aletz pianist Ann Wetzel lyric soprano and Rene Maloney manager contralto head a four girl troupe touring 5000 miles. They perform July 1 in Helena with Rotary lunch and Placer evening show before a six week schedule of 35 programs in 20 cities from St Paul to Seattle including Yellowstone tour Portland Seattle Victoria and Vancouver.
E A Phillips announces two Montana Livestock commission and Stockgrowers advisory committee meetings set for June 24. Topics include stray stock claims. Commission members include Percy Williamson Miles City and R F Clary Great Falls among others. advisory panel lists George Cleman Jackson Julian Terrett Brandenburg and others.
Helena Electric hosts a three day cooking school led by Grace G Bull from Weatinghous Electric, with assistants Mrs Trene Batch and Miss Alton Tansen. Demonstrations in a model kitchen cover teas and luncheons, economical use of an electric oven, and a Friday 7:30 pm program including a short playlette Mandy Shows Em How.
Dr. Arthur Jordan city health officer was named camp examiner for Elkhorn council Hoy Scouts. He will take throat cultures and assess general physical condition of boys attending Vigilante camp and advise on methods of improving fitness. Camp registrations due before Monday to allow one day for testing and processing. Jim Haupt selected as camp cook, serving in that role for several years and departing early to prepare commissary for two week camp stay.
Suspects Joe Traynor and Sam Viddicont detained in county jail on robbery charges tied to a Bollinger grocery store holdup. Police believe they may also be linked to a separate attempted robbery of Mrs. Al Crowell. About $100 was taken. Bollinger identified the duo partially. a gun found on arrest ties to the case. The report notes the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Friday and was filed after arrests.
The state supreme court upheld lower court rulings in the Farmers and Mechanics State Bank receivership case. It affirmed the rejection of a $21,945 claim by Mrs Elsie Goodyer and allowed $1,500 for Mrs Clara Abrahamson, mother in law of W G Goodyer. If not disturbed, creditors may receive about $20,000 in 30 days.
Lee Dennis of the Montana Public Service Commission urges conservation and warns against waste as he cites state production figures. He backs more development in Montana Colorado Wyoming New Mexico to meet demand and prevent reliance on Oklahoma Texas California. He notes no interstate pact is likely without state legislatures and Congress action.
Eddy Gallivan will host Helena newsboys for their first annual banquet next Saturday night at the Eddy. Carriers and street sellers, from the newest to the veteran, will attend, with "Daddy" Reeves leading singing and piano accompaniments as in past years.
Stanley Fyat chairs the arrangements for a Montana Legion ball at the Shrine temple in Helena. The event honors all former First and Second Montana volunteers and current National Guard members with a band concert and governor’s day events. Sheridan’s L1-piece orchestra will perform, with tickets on sale via the American Legion auxiliary.
Mrs. W. C. Whipps led the Higgins Cigar store big fish prize contest with an eight and four pound bull trout caught in the Fletcher Jakes. The fish is on display in Higgins Cigar store window and the prize offers an automatic reel for the largest catch each year.
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