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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
6
Montana forecast shows unsettled air with scattered thundershowers through Friday. The bulletin lists temperatures and rainfall near Helena and surrounding areas, plus notes on forest inspection, local events, and a rash of legal notices and remodels in Helena urban activity.
A damaged transcription reports mining claim totals and a court filing alongside an obituary. Peter Krochm died Monday after an extended illness. A funeral service was held at 430 o'clock yesterday morning from the Cathedral of St. Ireland, with burial in Forest Meadows. Arrangements were handled by Opp and Conrad. An estate inventory was filed in district court yesterday.
The page lists residents and visitors in Great Falls and nearby towns attending events, visiting colleges, or staying at local places. Names include Waldran ar Ralispeld, Mary Steiner, Mrs Jackson, Shankman, and others, with notes on where they are from, activities, and local locations like Harvey,Dean Stohert, and the Marys Mars. The tone reflects social announcements and civic appearances.
Reports from county agricultural agents say a week of extreme heat and drying winds reduced yields across the state unless rain arrives. Winter wheat headed and grain germination slowed by low moisture. hay, pasture, and ranges show stress with some regions reporting rapid drying and early maturation. Northern and north central counties suffer most, while irrigation areas in the valleys show better condition yet face high water demand.
The 161st Infantry led by Lt Hours won a Navy diving and swimming meet last night, with the National Guard sweeping events. Ted Canney starred in multiple races while Gorhimn Roberts led Selena’s scoring. Numerous relay teams posted times from 68 to 145 seconds, as Canney, Demers, and Roberts and others topped events.
A Missoula state board deliberated a request to operate a Beer Boat on the Missouri River near Roosevelt county. John Jewell pledged not to anchor on the reservation, instead tying up at McCone County land, while officials weigh federal restrictions. The board granted five licenses including wholesale certificates to Emil Porkuvan Saltese Welch Gorrasiam Missoula and retail permits to J Evensen Reserve and others. Receipts for iron beet licenses surpassed $110000 as licenses issued.
County Attorney Bhérman W Smith spoke at the Trans club luncheon at 1 daily Cabin yesterday noon, detailing his office work and felony and misdemeanor procedures. He noted felons’ paths and introduced Munem, chairman of yesterday’s program committee, while the camp outing plans for Helena children were reported as ongoing and volunteers welcomed.
Broadwater County shows a better payment pattern than the Montana average, with county treasurer John Roberty reporting a warrant for 1 96296 and 49 of assessments paid. The state total for Broadwater is 3013 less than 1942, indicating a slight improvement in overall compliance and revenue collection versus neighboring counties such as Powder River and Wheatland.
Articles discuss Helena exploring a public works project for a new high school building under the industrial treasuring act. Senator Vileksoy and Governor figures weigh in on criteria, grant potential, and funding terms for a plan to replace the current facility with a 70000 dollar to 90000 dollar-scale structure serving 900 students, with site near athletic fields.
Wyoming brewing interests protested a state license purchase rule for trucks hauling beer from Sheridan to places across the Montana border. Henry Kroger, president of Sheridan Brewing, argued drivers should not be forced to obtain Montana licenses if operations are not common carriers. An inspector had reportedly ordered immediate license acquisition, prompting objections to the licensing mandate.
Jown Deitch age 74, a Wickes resident since 1883, died at about 6 30 pm after a three year illness. Born in Daneville Pain on December 11 2858, he ran a Wickes hotel until retirement. Survived by brother William and a sister and several nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. Body at Opp and Conrad funeral home. arrangements pending word from Pennsylvania brother.
The daily vacation Bible school conducted at the Presbyterian center under the auspices of the Helena Winistestal Amador will hold a program Friday evening at 9. Demonstrations from four departments and a display of pupils handwork will be shown.Charmat James Stewart of the state board of equalization left for Three Forks to investigate a case alleging that a beer license holder bootlegged in Montana and that licenses cannot be issued to those with crimes. the board relied on county commissioners on beer license character.
A new ruling from the agriculture department adds penalties for throwing smoking materials on national forest land. The measure targets arson risk as fires threaten habitats and property, with fines and jail time possible. Regional Forester Ryan W Kelley leads enforcement from Missoula.
Jet air and rail firms offer bargain Fourth of July excursions between Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and several British Columbia cities. Tickets go on sale June 10 with return by July 7. Lines include Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Spokane Portland Seattle.
In Bozeman Governor Cooney will address the Montana State Press Association at its annual convention in Bozeman. A tentative program was set after talks with Joe Markham of Butte and Dickes of Butte, who conferred with the local committee. Also notes the speed of nerve transmission as about 160 feet per second.
A Montana road project on the standard highway between Toston Three Forks could finish Saturday as crews oil a 18 mile stretch. Two oiling outfits began work last Monday to spread a Permian centralizer and oiling is expected to complete the task with funds possibly from a 1937 block of truckways adventures.
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