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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
6
Weather forecast for Montegg with cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s to 80s. Local notices include school and public sector items, repairs, funerals, and various service advertisements from Helena and surrounding areas.
After local advocates and opponents clashed over creating an improvement district to fund paving from Main to Warren and Watren Crow Broadway, the school district joined the protest. Attorney J A Wine argued the district’s bonded indebtedness now stands around 495000, highlighting financial strain on objections.
Property owners on Lawrence and Main protest paving a district as winter ice hazards on ice coated hills. City official warns against compulsory condemnation while architects’ work costs are reviewed for a potential high school addition. Officials authorize preliminary expenses and await final costs.
The marriage will be solemnized at ten o'clock as the bride's parents near the church in Helena. Rev. David J. pastor will officiate at the Helena Tres church ceremony.
A report from Great Falls notes a Republican petition filed for judge of the Eighth District. Helena Lodge will hold a Tish Rite meeting at the Con Living Temple on Tuesday in 1926 to consider ratification and renewal of the first merit to the Consistory Temple.
A local store promotes new summer apparel ahead of the Fourth of July. It touts stock of two piece suits, Palm Beach and Whannels, with prices from 18 to 85 dollars, plus new straw hats and various shirts and underwear, promising tailored options and wide fabric choices for early ordering.
Helena School band returned from Denver with notable honors at the convention. Under director Hrai OL PD Thayer the group won state juvenile champion and earned praise from officials and social clubs. They were entertained by Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph staff and performed at Yellow Stone National Park opening. Harry Childs donated $100 to the band fund and relatives welcomed the players home.
Frank Cooper formerly of Helena signs long term contract with Samuel Goldwyn for major roles in The Winning of Barbara Worth. Gerry Cooper, a Grinnell graduate and Montana native, joins as a promising young actor for the same film with Ronald Colman. Cooper left Helena eighteen months ago for Los Angeles and has worked in California film art. The Los Angeles Times reports on the signing and salary increases for Colman and Cooper prospects.
City council opened proceedings to create a special improvement district for paving Broadway from Warren to Ewing and extending to Tyingroms. A hearing on protests is scheduled for July 19 at 9 a.m.
A donor’s 83000 permanent fund for the state prison band maintenance was announced by Warden Austin Middleton at a Deer Lodge concert inside the theater. The event drew many guests including V A Clark and state officials Governor Erickson and Leonard Young, with attendees from Deer Lodge, Butte and nearby areas.
Seven boys were examined for contagious diseases by Th. J. Newman of the State Board of Health before the YMCA outing at Camp Miracle. Last year one boy had diphtheria symptoms, but this year no symptoms were found.
The Lewis and Clark Red and Gun Club will hold an open meeting in the Commercial club room tonight to review fish hatchery plans for this year and to discuss a renewed rodent control drive.
Ernest Nelson served as spokesman for Winwell and Norman Winesting, delegates from Helena Winsnis to the Montreal international convention. He noted strengthened North South friendship at the boundary as a key outcome. A telegram of good will arrived from the King of Wales. Great Falls Ernest Nelson spoke, Willan Moore won attendance prize. Al Lautman introduced as new member by Lester Uf. George Nagle presided as vice president.
Willam Johns, a pioneer of Montana and Helena, dies Sunday evening. Funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock in the I O F temple. Local lodge arrangements led by Oscar Hovike noble grand. Honorary committee announced by A R Coney vice president for Lewis and Clark county of the Society of Montana pioneers includes Moses Martin Charles Hoenfner Michael Geary Louis Stadler Louis J Kaufman and J D Conrad.
Miss May Moore daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore and Arthur Albert Anders of Canyon Creek were married yesterday morning at Mrs. J. W. Mason’s home on Breckenridge street. Rev. James Fo Mew Namee of First Baptist officiated. They plan a Yellowstone park trip and will reside in Gould where Anders works at the Jay Gould mine mill.
Intermountain Union college appeals for 8375.00 as the endowment drive enters the final stretch. Officials report over $274,000 raised so far with about 3.0 men aiding efforts statewide. District superintendents bishops and synodical officers mobilize support in the closing days.
Governor J. Prigkenn and several state officials will attend the Crstey semi centennial ceremonies at the Latrtefiehl aca Dardin near Friday. Lavel Tilger will accompany the governor Thursday night, Bowman of the agriculture department is already en route, Bowman of bail maintenance heads for Livinseston and Roundup and will reach Mardin on the 25th, Fuay King of the Helena Cab company will drive an old government ambulance in 1870 77. BR. J. Johannes of Leena Fuckenya has also signed to attend the celebration.
Accompanied by Stephen Eby of Sand Cunlee president of the State Federation of Labor and JE Mane som state secretary the following Helena delegates left yesterday for Bozeman where the annual state convention is being held Newt White William LaFleur Miss Anderson James Anderson state vice president and deed Von Zyclien.
A string of brief personal notices lists residents and guests leaving for cities like Keat Falin Wenatchee Portland Seattle and New York along with people visiting relatives and attending events. It mentions state officials, teachers, and lawyers traveling for business or vacation and cites several named individuals and their destinations.
Margaret Burton and Sona Arson of Helena secured second and third prizes in a regional event open to girls under 18 from 11 central states. First prize was $20, second $10, and third $5, with related awards and local supporters aiding the ceremony at Home Service Park later hosted by Helena firms.
Local visitors and travels fill town papers with names like O Hearn Conrad Cele Briscoe Chestnut and Mackey. Residents plan trips through Tellaw stone region and visits to Belgrade while Parker family prepares move to Stockton California. Social events include a Townsend bridge club gathering with high score by Rembrick and refreshments for guests.
Miss Teoan Shores of Townsend has come back home following a late visit with Miss Evelyn Fulton and Miss Serna Fulton.
Contracts for large shipments of certified seed potatoes to be delivered at digging have been received from Louisiana Trade and Seed Stock companies, boosting county seed potato acreage. State horticulturist F. M. Harrington will inspect the area soon. Farmers in Lewis and Clark County growing certified netted gem and Bliss Triumph include T. Hy Tersin, Barnes brothers, Peter Hilgerav dinson, Rock Creek Jane, H. A. Shuntate, George Middlemas, F. J. Froche, and Mrs. Martha Ducker of 104 Pine Street was summoned yesterday by serfoua diners of Mrs. Clinton Booker.
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