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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
2
Acting Chairman Croxton announced rising employment on state and federal highways. May figures show more than a quarter of a million men on roads with continued growth, per the American Federation of State Highway Officials.
In district court Mrs Jennings, through counsel, counters that John B Yeoman, her ex husband, can meet $40 a month alimony for two children. She cites records showing Yeoman bought a car in 1941 for $5,000 with a $215 down payment and $30 monthly balance. She argues his restaurant salary supports payment and seeks contempt for nonpayment. Yeoman contends he cannot fund full support, claiming only enough to cover essentials while his restaurant contract pays him until the business is profitable.
More than 200 members of boys and girls 4 H clubs in Montana attended the second annual convention banquet in Bozeman. Dean Tames M Hamilton of Montana State College spoke. Ora Smith of Yellowstone County was elected president, with Bill Joneson of Custer County as first vice president, Phylis Sullivan of Flathead County as second vice president, and Herbert Cael of Rosebud County as secretary. A constitution was adopted and the convention may be permanently held at the state college.
The General Surety Company of Montana announces temporary suspension of operations and asks Congress to appoint a receiver for possible reorganization. The Helena office opened April 20 and operated sixty days with branches in Billings and other Montana cities. A three month study by the commerce department will test if an aerial highway from St Paul to Seattle via North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington can be viable, with Congress to receive findings. The post office has pressed for air mail along the route but cites insufficient traffic and existing service to the far northwest near Seattle.
A four family street row near K cafe on South Main last night led to Mrs Johnston's arrest for disturbing the peace and carrying a concealed weapon. Officers said the quarrel involved the husbands of Mrs Lo fan Alien and Mrs Luis Lo John stone. Patrolman Gard ner dispersed them, finding a landed revolver on Mrs Johnston and a rock in Mrs Allen’s pocket. Mrs Johnston was jailed but released on bail. Mrs Allen was not detained.
The field at the western open half championship sees Mickelson Datvion top the leaderboard after a sizzling round of 67. Dudley from Wilmington holds a strong 141 total through 36 holes, with Rae Him and Von Elm close behind. Hagen Saraven and Dutra sit within striking distance as others trail by several strokes. Dudley remains the only player under par across the two rounds, as leaders tally 72s and 70s to reach near the top.
Monroe, June 19. Ben Bernie, nationally known orchestra leader, is defendant in a $5000 damage suit filed in circuit court by Clarence Kirk, a dance hall proprietor. Kirk alleges Bernie struck him with a music rack during a dispute over a playing contract. Bernie denies the charge and says Kirk attacked him first. A counter action for repudiation of contract is threatened.
Dallas Texas June 19 A part time preacher B P Brown was stripped and hanged by four men at the pulpit of the North Dallas Baptist church. He blamed dissension among congregants for the attack. Former deacon W Woo Marler was arrested for questioning amid church tensions as Brown said members want Marler to resign and will try to remove him.
A delegation of officers from the Third Infantry regiment visiting Fort Harrison sent flowers to General E. H. Williams in St Johns hospital. The message expressed good wishes and hopes he soon joins the unit at Camp Erickson as he recovers. The regimental band plans to visit the hospital to honor him.
Washington June 19. General Mitchell believes the gang problem can be tackled if authorities act with honesty and coordination. He notes federal agents will assist in major cities while urging local efforts in regions from New York to Chicago and beyond.
Washington reports heavy damage as the Polar and Melville Nautilus and the battleship Wyoming saw combat in the Pacific night. The ships engaged in high seas action with unclear casualty details and further damage described.
The Witking exploration vessel halted since noon, position latitude 49 35, longitude 14 49, about 249 miles from Queenstown, and notified the Navy Department of the stop at eight points per minute.
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