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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

4

Sheriff Returns With Men Sought For Grand Theft

Horace Strickland and Frank Cunningham, both jailed after Tuesday arrest at Cascade, admit stealing an outboard motor from the Hauser cabin and confess to other crimes including killing a steer on the Hilger ranch. Officers traced them by an iron horseshoe imprint on a varnished porch. They traveled by boat down the Missouri, carrying copper, guns, and gear, while fishing and camping along the way. County Attorney will file two counts of grand larceny plus burglary and related charges.

Horace Strickland Frank Cunningham Cascade Tom Hauser Gates of the Mountains Canyon Arthur C. Parsons Ted Neville Helena Great Falls Joe Hilger Gates of the Mountains Sheriff Parsons Strickland Hauser Hauser Jake Canyon Ferry Holter Hilger Sherif Parsons Missouri Sherman W. Smith Hauser Cabin

Policemen's Ball At Shrine Draws Crowd Again

A parade along South Main opened the second annual Policemen's ball at Algeria Shrine temple last night. About 1,000 attended as the Infantry Regimental band led by John Fflegier played prior to the dance, and Bob McAllister's 10 piece orchestra provided the music. The committee thanked the bands and merchants for helping make the event a success. Charter members include Chic Joe Spurzem Sergeant Earl Brown and Patrolman Fred Gardner and others.

South Main Street 16Ard Infantry John Fflegier Algeria Shrine Temple Shrine Temple Bob McAllister Lalena Chic Joe Spurzem Earl Brown Fred Gardner Fred Gebhardt Joe Montgomery Tom Martin Anton Hames Kenneth James G. W. Millogin James King Charles Koelsa John Haggerty

Veterans Organizations End Missoula Sessions

Missoula on June 17 saw the state patriotic groups conclude meetings with officer elections installations and resolutions. Veterans of Foreign Wars named Meyers of Billings as commander and Brumbaugh of Missoula as a new commander. the Spanish American War Veterans elected officers. Ladies of the G A installed officers. the F W auxiliary named officers. and Women’s Relief Corps elected leaders.

Missoula Department Veterans of Foreign Wars N. A. Meyers Billings T. B. Osborne Anaconda J. Cullerton Great Falls D. P. Freeman W. J. Webb W. F. Long Montana Helena Henry Young Butte A. BR. Blair Harry Cornwell G A. Th Elzaneth Opus Blanche Martin Edith Thompson Hersie Alien Lhrarian F. W. Auniilury Esther Helman Harlowton Florence Biddles Myers Elizabeth Edwards Alllings Mary McGaughey Florence Matteson Ethel Jones Ruth Trafford Mildred Scranhn Lewistown Guard Doria Taylor Marie Cushing Judith Nagle Martha Winters Council of Administration Rose Osborne Mabel Dorn Dora Bruce Mary Bartlett Women's Relief Corps Edith Dunn Pearl Noyes Livingston Isabelle Leighton Bertha Roby Bozeman Helen Johnson Olle Gibbs Lou Stewart Sybil Slemmer Kalispell Mattie Higsing Beulah Burrough Betty Freee Hamilton Minnie Teas O. W. Walford Mra Dorie Vettikold Emma Schallve May Heesman Anna Malban Welena I and I Low Stewart Wright

Montana 4-H Clubs at Ign Picnic Day Opens Summit

Rozeman June 37 guests at a Galatin 4-H picnic during the second annual Montana 4-H convention. Miss Denis Schumaker spoke on The Psychology of Adolescence describing the formative stage of initiative in children. Leaders from Montana State College and related departments presented overviews to delegates. Tomorrow Chancellor Brannon and Dr Butler are slated to speak.

Rozeman Montana 4-H Gallatin 4-H Denis Schumaker Child Development Institute F. B. Linfield Agricultural Experiment Station Montana State College Jensa Richardson College of Household and Industrial Arts J. D. Conkling Engineering College R. B. Kirk College of Applied Sciences M. A. Brannon Greater University of Montana W. J. Butler

Auto club scam alarms state insurance and auditor

State auditor George P. Porter warned Montana residents about night automobile club operators posing as insurers and selling contracts as auto insurance. Notices were sent to county attorneys and sheriffs to arrest sellers, with Albuquerque’s Auto Club named as a victim. The contracts promise towing and full coverage, but Porter says they are not insurance and many promises go unkept. Citizens urged to report anyone selling these policies.

Monana Weorge P. Porter Lewistown Miles City Roundup Laurel Montana Automobile Association Automobile Club of Albuquerque N. M Porter

Glass Day Observed at Helena Valley Vocational School

A graduation program at the Var cational School for Girls in the Helena valley featured salutatory, class history, wit, posm, valedictory and an original class prayer with 10th grade students. Mrs. Frank Tompkins played piano as Octavia Rider Young led an orchestra. eighth graders performed The Romanders. Diplomas will be distributed tonight to two eighth graders and two 10th graders. Dr. Wendell Brooks will speak.

Varcational School For Girls Helena Valley Frank Tompkins Octavia Rider Young Rostaod Dunevan 3. W. Stewart Wendell Brooks Intermountain Union Kort van Doren Adgon Com Lmensement

World Y M C A Meet Plans Finished In North America

Plans for the 20th conference of the World Alliance Y M C A to be held August 4 through 9 in Cleveland are complete. A parallel first world assembly for young men in Toronto will precede as delegates from fifty nations arrive and leaders aim for a conference with global impact.

Allianca Cleveland QO. F. McLaughlin Helena Y. M. OC. A Toronto Y. M. GC North America World Alliance of the John R. Mott Uerbert Hoover Francis Harmon National Council of Y. M. C. A United States Europe United States Lines Harding Atlantic Harmon South America India Orient Yokohama Japan China Korea Philippines Victoria Seattle Madras He Atlantic America New York Irvine New York City

Reifenrath Enters Annapolis Naval Academy

Wilson Reifenrath son of Mr and Mrs Charles Reifenrath of Helena passed mental exams in Washington and yesterday began his final physicals before enrolling as midshipman at Annapolis Navy Yard His Helena High School class of 1929 and Montana University attendance preceded preparatory work in Washington DC for Annapolis The record notes a high mental rating and enrollment as midshipman in the upcoming term Denver heat records fall again as 92 degree high ties or surpasses prior days with forecast cooler weather tomorrow

Wilson Relfenrth Charles Relfenrath Helena Washington, DC Annapolis Naval Academy Reifenrath Helena High School Montana University Washington, D.C Denver Jones Mercury

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