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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
6
A Helena starlet of notices reports scattered items from weather outlooks to local court actions. It notes dental and professional services, a rut of sales and events, a garage permit, foreclosures, probate filings, a school dance and summer trips to Glacier National Park amid community notices and minor incidents around the city.
Two lawsuits against the Woodmen of the World, based in Denver, are filed in the district court at Bozeman. Plaintiffs Bertha Ertz with a 1000 benefit certificate and Manda McElwee with a 2000 certificate cite Denver county and Colorado supreme court decisions denying claims. County notices urge all claimants against Lawte and Clark counties to file with the county auditor by June 26, 1931 per the 1929 Budget Law.
Horace Strickland and Frank Cunningham pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing a yearling steer from the Hilger ranch on the Missouri River bank. Judge W H Poorman ordered three years in Deer Lodge state prison with hard labor. The pair, captured after a canoe trip from Cascade, admitted a related motor theft but charges may be dropped for now.
A midnight blaze in a rear alley beside Fligelman New York store burned rubbish in a garbage can containing excelsior and paper. Firefighters arrived with two trucks and a chemical gun to extinguish the blaze, averting further damage.
A jumble of names and places lists residents and visitors in Montana towns including Butte Missoula Billings Livingston Great Falls and Bozeman. Entries note hospital visits departures for Seattle Klamath Falls and Vancouver WA plus a fatal crash near Colorado Springs with two injured.
Forest officials report the McDonald Pass blaze, sparked by high winds, is fully controlled after burning over 2000 acres of timber. The fight involved more than 225 men, with costs near 5000 dollars for wages, food, and transport. Cleanup and patrols continue along a 12 mile trench line to prevent rekindling.
Montana state veterinarian Dr W J Butler received notice that Illinois will exempt Montana sheep from its dipping requirement until they are ready for immediate slaughter. Illinois cited stringent Montana regulations and the lack of scabies cases for 16 years. Dr Welch of Illinois indicated Montana sheep could ship on health certificates from Montana veterinarians.
Judge WoW Poorman ordered immediate release of Elizabeth Rupert to her father Paul Rupert after sustaining his writ of habeas corpus. The hearing in district court found grounds to require the girl be produced in court. Rupert claimed he placed her in the care of the House of the Good Shepherd in March 1931 for one year and transport was arranged to Fargo North Dakota. The home reportedly refused release pending claims for clothing purchases, a dispute later settled after conference between counsel E G Toomey for Rupert and R R Purcell for the House.
Dr Gregson of Yuine Oregon on an inspection tour for the Rockefeller Foundation arrived in Helena to survey the Montana State board of health. This is the second Rockefeller selection to review state health efforts, with Dr W F Cogswell noting the recognition. Gregson will depart for Hamilton where the federal government has assumed control of the Rocky Mountain fever plant. A new automobile carpet with a hair surface and rubber base is mentioned.
The Republican executive committee of Montana discussed a deficit of about 34000 left from the last campaign and scheduled a final conference today with county GOPs to pledge funds. Officials present included Lt Gov Hazelbaker and former Senator Cone, with aims to discharge holdover bills. Glacier Park hire news noted Deputy Chief Ranger Earl T. Dissmore’s promotion to lead 16 permanent rangers and 18 temporary rangers for the tourist season, with Tom Whitcraft and Charles Croghan as assistant chiefs for park divisions.
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