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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1936

Page

6

City Briefs on Sheriff Vacancy and Local Events

Grant Conthy named deputy sheriff to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dewuly A. Weisner. Weisner plans to return to ranching. Also in Helena area news, weather, court actions, fire alarm at Aryant school, and local notices cover marriage licenses, arrests, and upcoming civic events. New deputy sheriff announced by Sheriff O’Connell, and various town updates from Lewistown to Great Falls.

Grant Conthy Dewuly A. T Weisner Weisner

Wong Yuen dies. long member of Chinese colony

Wong Yuen, a longtime member of the Chinese colony, died early yesterday at St. Peter's hospital after a short illness. Born in China, he came to America about 40 years ago and lived in Helena 38 years. He worked as a truck driver and handyman. He was injured last February when struck by a car on South Main Street and remained hospitalized. He is survived by Swoane In Telenn, James Hin, and Charley Moon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Nie Qpp ang Conrad mortuary.

Wong Yue Klong St. Peter's Hospital Wong China America Helena South Main Swoane Telenn James Hin Charley Moon Lndry Ss Nie Ang Conrad

Personal notes on visitors and travelers in town society

A jumble of names and travel updates from Rolla Duncan to Mrs. Tred Decker, listing visitors and departures on Great Northern Northern Pacific and Marthorn Pacific cars. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Louly Undle, Laura B. Smith, Nellie Monts, Jamea Kennely, David, Tredillian Day and Betty Tay, W B Cooke, and Alvin Sullivan. Also notes a funeral at Holy Cross church and a National Democratic convention trip, with references to a lunar eclipse and moon temperature readings.

Northern Pacific Seattle Mim Avery Harvey Molony Thilings Eee Murry Hiorlos Nins City Placer Toe Thillan Leahar Marlawiny Laura B. Smith Browning Wes Nellie Monts Great Northern Los Angeles Mronhdstra Wool Etlinge Arthur Shannahan Emil Schwartz W. BR. Jobb Nell C. Sullivan Alvin MM. Sullivan Holy Croan Townsend

PWA labor cost per man set at 741 per year

An analysis of 1000 completed PWA projects shows the federal cost of employing one man for one year at 741.60 dollars under the first program. The study attributes the variation to project type, with schools and sewers among the most common, and includes detailed per-month and per-type costs across the program’s phases.

PWA Walsh FWA Walsi Fadern Basia PWA Proul Ixbor Materiala Schonis

Twenty two graduates named from Lewis and Clark county schools

Francen Porgy county superintendent announced that twenty two students from rural Lewis and Clark county eighth grade classes earned diplomas after state eighth grade exams. The list includes Virgil Mae, Milegan, Runley Binwler, Raymond Staller, Lois Wobitram, and others from Warren Canyon Havner Marysville Crate and surrounding districts. Exams will be held August 14 at the county superintendent’s office.

Lewis and Glark Francen Porgy Superintenden Virgil Mael Milegan Warren School Runley Binwler Raymond Staller Lois Wobitram Canyon Jerseys Altes Eiwards Havner Lake Jean Chapman Meg Ismigey Marysville George Almlund Dale Reed Crate Patricia Peterson Unionyili Moreland Brugiping Clerg Mac ‘Harner Sleben Jack Sangray Dan Banjamin Peard Crowe Gliman Anna Louise Hoffman Airdange Lola Ann Brown Doiglas Smith Canyon Ferry Halford French Nelson Anne Chovensk Everett Potter Clanoll Lloyd Miller Williarn Helen Howler Eyanth Elafith

Clark files for constable on democratic ticket

Jack J. Clark of Helena filed his nominating petition with County Clerk A. J. Duncan for constable. He has lived in Helena for decades, worked for Helena Hardware, managed the family theater from 1904 for ten years, then returned to hardware. He offered no slogan but pledged to serve Selame township to the best of his ability.

Jack J. Clark Wtolena A. J. Duncan Constable Clark Helena Helena Hardware Company Hardware Olf Family Theater Helens Mardware Ale Alogan Selame Township

Liquor Warehouse to Be Christened in Butte

Montana liquor control board announced a $180,000 warehouse project to replace the current facility. An open house is set for Tuesday afternoon with public inspection from noon to 3. Construction is by Cahill and Mooney of Butte, as state officials begin vacating the old Kiepson Building.

Kiepson

Inquiries Sent To Farmers In State For Data On Sheep

Montana officials issue 7090 inquiry forms to ranchers and farmers to gather breeding sheep numbers ear tags lamb counts and wool production for the July report. Diamond urges prompt return of completed blanks and promises copies of the full report to respondents.

Department of Agriculture Montana Jay G. Diamond Stolletician

Helena citizen sues for damages over mine dump theft

A Helena resident sues Fablan and other defendants through Ghorge Conway and Darby Mining Co for 1000 damages in Beaverhead county claiming items were taken from a mine dump. The case moved to the Beaverhead district court from a county court as a change of venue was sought. Short wave news from Los Angeles also mentions medical treatises.

Fablan Ghorge &. Conway Malenz Darby Mining Company

Prominent Folk to Be Heard in WPA Broadcast

A statewide WPA radio broadcast will air this afternoon from 2 to 2 40 p.m. MST on KGHI Billings KGIR and NBC network stations. Participants include Paolo Hitrat Gray Robert Wunhant and other officials as well as Navy bans. The program will explain the new work program in a question and answer format. Admin Josaphe Parker noted state and district offices prepared forMontana WPA workers civic and official listeners.

WPA Paolo Hitrat Armerican Abither Weney Dennison Ounison Manufactirting Company Chester IL Gray Washington Burette Federation Robert Wunhant Uilneis Wea United States Navy Josaphe E. Parker Parker Onld Harry L. Hopkins Aubrey Williams Natonal Youth Administration George H. Earle Pennsylvania Angelo Hossl San Francisco Parker Montana Hstentug Fu Sinc Joloy Lo Particuanly Parker Upaty Ml Mantuna Dushog Critisian

Mercy mixin and vehicle violations in Amaton rerton case

A reported incident describes a man named Potter involved in a sequence starting with driving without license plates and ending with a medical emergency of a child choking. The officer and medical staff responded swiftly, with the child’s condition later improving after treatment.

Aki Mighway Uae Ule Bis Amaton Rerton Wallefer Beim

Journey Home for Shearer Daughters Medical Care

Dr. and Mrs. Shearer flew to Lok Reach California to seek treatment for their two daughters Jo Jo and Su Su. Jo Jo was hospitalized with a condition requiring possible surgery within days. The family returned via Reno and Las Vegas with relatives in Lat Benen and Long Reich noted in transit.

Glinargr Lok Reach Calif Jo Jo Su Su Warother Inkos Dol Shearer Dari Helen Aviator Law Vers Nev Init Fanke Mido Mt We Heleny Berg Rhearer Slo Ia

Montana Express Rates Slashed To Half After Ruling

Montana producers won a drive for lower express rates as the state railroad and public service commission ordered an immediate 50 percent cut. The order preserves existing tariffs where the new rate would exceed a special tariff. If the new rate remains above the interstate rate from points west of Montana, the interstate rate applies. A May hearing near Helena assessed producer applications for the reduction after rejecting a Railway Express Agency request to cut rates.

Montana Thirnstuia Express State Railroad and Public Service Commission Tnrilta Euumintion Ls le Mouton Commanion Helena Mxpreay

Newlyweds Return From Vacation on West Coast

Shevitl Brian OConnell and Mrs OConnell return to Helena from a two week visit in Los Angeles California They stayed at the bride’s mother Mrs Ethel Richardson’s home in Helena The couple will reside in the residence annex of the County building and are at home to friends.

Shevitl Brian O'Connell Mra. O'Connell

Requisition Paper Filed With Governing Authority

Governor Elmer Holt received a requisition from Governor Charles Martin of Oregon for the return of Paul E. B. Martin, held in Nozeman, Missouri, to face burglary charges in Bonanza, Oregon. The governor indicated he would not act on the request until sheriff Glamath County arrives. Coleman, convicted in the store robbery, was sentenced to two years.

Elmer Holt Charles 11 Martin Qregor Paul EB. Martin Nozeman Mod K F. Bold Bonanza Gre Leat Aprio Eholt Kuld Low Glamath Oregon Coleman

Butte Sportsmen Push Bird Refuge Plan

Deputy Game Warden J P Meters from Butte submits a proposal for a new Bird Refuge near Butte City for about 1170 acres. The land is described as mostly swamp, with official support to be presented to the state Game and Fish Commission by Kenneth L MacDonald, the State Game Warden.

J. P. Meterstery Butte State Rani Department Futte Sportamen Kenneth L. MacDonald State Game and Fish Commission

Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Roberts Estate Case

The Montana Supreme Court yesterday refused a new trial in the Roberts estate dispute. The action, urged by Marie Francis Gray and John Sintter, sought to overturn lower court rulings on terms of the will and the estate distribution.

Supreme Court Roberts Estate Montana Supreme Court Yeaterday Joke Rolurin Elinore W. Raferia Stoberts Marie Francis Gray John Sintter Jax Max Fi

White MLL invites National Guardsmen at Great Malloorea

National guardsmen are invited to visit on White Mall near Gallatin Gateway, four miles north of town. An announcement was made yesterday. For this evening, Mie Management DRS engaged Helena's popular swing band led by "Skipper" Kelly. The orchestra opened the season at Gallatin Gateway, near Nozeman. A feature will be the first appearance of Skip ght bis haya with their Mow HUMMER OL in gray suits wine-colored abits yellow tes and white aloes.

Mallorea Mie DRS Helena Kelly Modores Thia Orchestra Gallatin Gateway Nozeman

Drunken Driver Fined Fifty Dollars in County Court

Altacaida June 4 report states Sohn Kraut of Anaconiln paid a fifty dollar fine and received a 20 day sentence suspended for guilty plea to driving an automobile while intoxicated. John Kerrigan testified yesterday. Highway Patrolman He Rickert aided the arrest. Other traffic violations were noted during the week. Ernest Cady of Muxivoll faced a charge related to intoxicants on the highway.

Altacaida Sohn Kraut Anaconiln Jate Lattea Pefora Dustire John Kerrigan Ruste He & Rickert Kretul Ernest Cady Muxivoll Mehatgi

State Democratic Delegation Heads to Philadelphia National Convention

The Montana delegation travels to Philadelphia for the national convention to support Franklin D. Roosevelt's nomination. G. G. Chae of Billings reports the group, including 14 members from various counties, will advocate abolition of the two thirds rule and back Roosevelt for president.

Philadelphia

Judge Baldwin Opens Federal Court Term in Missoula

Federal Judge Baldwin will open a term of court with a jury drawn from a 60-person panel to hear 17 defendants. Trials include liquor and government property theft cases, violations of the national motor vehicle theft act, and conflicts involving selling liquor to Indians. Several civil cases and a copyright matter involving Gene Duck and the Throw Mile Inn are slated for hearings.

Eumanoned Plage Wrratenmenta Chacegt We Hare Rome Mr Baldwin Harry Walker Clork Um Federal Dlateret Court Ald Yeatorday Luna Beek Edward Cerlae Gus Certaa Missoula U. S Heryl Leonard Treat U. S. Va Loula H. Hartwell Amiagoula U.S. Va Joy Martin Atiapaoula Roy Altus Lane True Jacob Batt Havre Charlie Spano Fort Park Mossmoorgiso U. 5 Davey Satter Frutto Baldwin Gene Duck Va. Dake

Review Denied by State Supreme Court in Contempt Action

A state supreme court denied review of a contempt case involving CW, Young, and Hand Sehaliz of Havre. The defendants were found guilty by a lower court for contempt based on an attachment lien and temporary injunction related to a protest against a common mananas order. The relators argued the basis for the contempt was vague and unsupported, but the court ruled they failed to show grounds for relief.

State Supreme Court Young Hand Sehaliz Havre Lienievitz Trey Chet

Republican Women to Gather Monday

The Lewin and Clark County Republican Women will hold a June 22 afternoon meeting at Brady’s, with speaker Otto from the state railroad commission and a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Reservations may be made by calling listed members. program begins at 1 PM.

Lewin Clark County O'vladh al Brady Yating State v Railroad Republican National Leveland Otto Thone Perry F. Kndds T. T, MacDonald William Roth Ward Crosby Moss Incheon

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