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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
6
Weather summary for Malone and surrounding towns notes cooler and warmer trends with precipitation chances. Local items include for rent and sales ads, obituaries, court actions, police notes, and community events with multiple named individuals, places, and organizations across the region.
The Kalispell Brewing Company received permit 15 on a prior approval date, with certification issued yesterday in the Werleeva' elith of Wed Ledge. Hamilton elite Putte and nearby officials observed the approval process while listing financial figures around $169,000.
Farmers in the county learn of a new loan plan explained by Frank W. Lingquist of the Helena National Farm Loan association and J. A. Scollard, Farm Loan Commissioner agent in Spokane. The plan offers collateralized loans to refinance debts, with terms up to 78 percent of appraised value, no principal payments for the first three years, and emphasis on farmer repayment ability. Loans may include first or second mortgages on farm property and crops, with the commissioner’s agreement to waive foreclosure rights under regulations.
Local society notes list visitors and arrivals in the area including Abe Releany, Dar Naow, Vamers, KOOMiller, Lacey, Ragivond, Glendive, Thrfark Bay, Virginia City, Scobey, Madson, Butte, Helena and Donnell. Several residents vacationing in CilenBo and Ramttic with names such as Trene Hountsbermer, Iva Mee Ramey, Anna M. Jotinson. A Great Fall visitor roster includes Flanes, C. Alankenenin, Gate Ward, Fred A. Eigen, Karley Newman.
Helena residents will witness a swimming meet at Broadwater natatorium featuring four teams from the 16th Infantry and one from the YMCA. Captain and coach Lt. H W Fox, once Olympic hopeful, will lead the soldiers and later demonstrate multiple strokes including the Olympic winning Japanese stroke. Tickets are standard price and valid all season. Event program lists four man relay, 220 and 320 yard free styles, diving, breaststroke, medley relays, with point scoring for places.
Major William J. Lowery of Whitehall spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon, assuring listeners that all members of the 165th Infantry guard are of service age despite youthful looks. He praised Helens for welcome given to the unit during a two week stay at their military home.
Nine cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever were logged in Montana for the week ending June 17 with Fergus Granite Lake Lewis and Clark Rosebud Powder River and Stillwater counties reporting incidents. A total of three typhoid cases occurred, with two in one county and one in another, plus counts for measles chicken pox whooping cough tuberculosis and other contagious diseases.
Montana officials Stafford and Governor Cooney join with state agriculture staff to seek help from the new federal farm board. They aim to secure minimum price regulations for dairymen and stabilize dairy prices in Montana.
Acting Governor Tinhey requested requisition papers for the return to the state of FB, HL, McKelvey and O'Brien. They are charged with forging signatures on travelers checks tied to The Mbin company authorities at Yellowaton county. They face the matter in the mature and executive charge.
An outdoor installation of officers for the Day chapter of DeMolay will be held tomorrow evening near Park City. A DeMolay picnic precedes the event with DeMolay ladies. The group will meet at the Consistory Shrine temple on Jackson Street at 8:00 PM for the last regular meeting until fall. New officers include Master Counselor Morne Stebbins and Senior Counselor Milton Johnson, with Andy Richardson as Junior Counselor. Other officers to be installed are Perry Inshalm. Charles Jemaire. Bernard DarLeon. Lawrence Mayer Jr.. Charles Gernold. Leonard Johnson. Marian Herrin. David Strang. Clifford Tever. McNairnex. Sam Begovieh. Bud Dikert. Chester Featherly. Cliff Stenbine. Traorian Payne. Charles B. Buckland. Eugene Berry. Tack Houston. Horace Kleve.
Work has begun on several municipal tennis courts in Helena due to strong spring interest. Volunteers are urged to assist in construction, hauling sand and gravel from Volonville, and erecting wire netting. Call Judge S. C. Ford at 182 or 2634 in day or evening. Transportation will be provided. Courts likely on Fuller Avenue near the city park. Helpers will be exempt from a small playing fee.
City engineers approved three building permits yesterday totaling about $15,000. J Raymond of 24 Eleventh Avenue proposes reroofing 606 North Jackson Street with a $1200 roof job to be done by F Johnson of 618 Holman Street. Alma Abel of 1025 Breckenridge Street secures permit for a frame residence at 1014 Breckenridge with a $2000 cost. Bob Abel serves as contractor.
Retail gasoline prices in Helena rose by about a half cent per gallon to reflect the new federal tax that took effect Saturday. Standard grades see 22 cents increase, lower grades 20 to 21 cents, and ethyl up 25 cents. The tax adds to the 9 cent state levy and briefly followed prior reductions by oil companies.
Helena city council approved limited sale of firecrackers for the Fourth of July with restrictions to reduce injuries and fires. Purchases start a few days before the holiday. large cannon crackers are banned and displays are restricted. City departments stay open July 3. budget closing procedures outlined for June payments.
Loh Sun, a Butte Chinaman born in Virginia City, faces deportation after immigration charged him with real entry to the United States. Sun testified through an interpreter that his mother left his father to run away, claiming he was taken to China as a child. Immigration officials questioned the birth claim, noting Taft era travel, and the judge reserved decision.
Daily readings show Checkman reservoir as Helena’s main water source rising to 21 feet 2 inches yesterday, up from 11 feet 9 inches on May 19 this year and 18 feet 14 inches on June 19 1941. City Engineer Tom Remy planned daily readings with a normal level of 28 feet.
The 1934 five month total shows 4,724 births and 2,288 deaths in Montane, down from 7,878 births and 2,345 deaths in 1932. May adds 756 births and 444 deaths, with 19 auto deaths so far this year and 35 infant deaths under two. Major causes include tuberculosis and influenza, with four spotted fever deaths in April.
Peter Kracher 50 longtime Helena resident died yesterday at St John s Hospital after a lengthy illness He operated the York stage line for seven years and was active in Sons of Hermann Loyal Order of Moose and Brotherhood of Railway Employes Surviving are Theresa his widow two sons Andrew and Joe a daughter Ellen two Helena cousins a sister Mary Mueller of St Paul a brother J Kracher of Chewanah Austria his parents and another brother In Austria His body lies at Opp and Conrad funeral home with arrangements pending
Meagher County leads a group of four counties with higher state tax payments in the current year than in late 1932. State Treasurer James J. Bratt received 7458.41 from Meagher at White Sulphur Springs, compared with 6961.67 in 1932, while Phillips County reports 98735.84 this year versus 7826.46 in 1932.
The Montana Supreme Court halted enforcement of the gasoline regulation act after a challenge by H. Far Clack Co. The court found the measure ambiguous and beyond legislative authority to declare petroleum products public utilities. Eight passed bills have been ruled unconstitutional, including several injury claims taxes and licensing acts.
The Montana Supreme Court will hear fur case appeals on June 22 and 27. Three appeals originate from Lewis and Clark County District Court, including guardianship matters of Leo G. Murphy and related suits. Grace Mitchel case from Lewis and Clark is scheduled for June 23.
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