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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1937

Page

7

Homing Pigeons Start Flight 10 Coast From Here

Missoula June 21 Thirty five pigeons of the United Homing club at Portland were on their way to Portland after being released here early Saturday morning. The pigeons were sent to Missoula by the Portland club in caps equipped with abundant feed and water from the coast. At 5 o clock Saturday morning they were released at the Northern Pacific depot. They made one or two circles in the air and headed southwest from the depot. They were expected to reach Portland by Saturday night. A week ago about 45 birds of the Portland Racing Pigeon club were released here for flight to the coast. Others of the same association were released at Butte a week ago.

Missoula United Homing Club Portland Welock Northern Pacific Portland Racing Pigeonn Club Buita Boulder Frank Chamberlain, Jr Byron Ana Louis Steele Donna Brown William Watts Mary Kathryn Tuttle Trenna Lee Holloway Theodore Nils Nyquist Denton Christensen June Murphy Iittle Dinny Nelligan Wild J. H Williams Firet Priza Lee Woolman C. H. Mikkelson Maurice Nelligai Bradley Crenshaw Livingston Kerlows Ineas Lynn Carlston A. W. Aapengreng Corwin J. ‘F F. Steele Steele Nellie Smith E. A. Savory Dupuyer James Flaherty Edwin Quinn Mary Dean Gun Wallin Hontern Star Chas. Warren Spokane Wash

Whitefish forms new Rotary Club with charter set

Whitefish June 21 L B Manion division superintendent of the Great Northern named president of the newly formed Rotary club here L T Dennis as vice president Dr J W Brown secretary R F Haines treasurer and Robert Elel sergeant at arms First officers and executive board listed with A E Ayers Rotary international field representative aiding formation Banquet attendance included Kalispell attorney Dan Korn and clubs from Butte Miles City and Billings. hospital reports a local resident William Florick age 62 died at a valley nursing home following self inflicted injuries

Whitefish L. B. Ma Anion Great Northern Rosary Club L. T. Dennis J. Wi Hrown R. F. Haines Robert Elel H. E. Wells G M Moss Ralph Tate A. E. Ayers Rotary International Mentbovahin G. Sundellus GH Doyneon Ro F. Haines 1 Jennings G. Mo Moss Mavion R. Enlatt TB. Manion LT. Denenis Lester Sealt Lo F Moore J. A. McFarland la J. Sissel G. W W

Pioneer Picnic Nears at Hawthorne Park in Lewiston

Lewistown Montana notes central Montana Pioneer Picnic set for Saturday at Hawthorne Park. President J C White reports from Buffalo ranch and previews program including Tom Stout speech, Elks band music, and pioneer memories with two minute time limits. Participants include officers Fred Colyer Tom Gregory J N Osborne and treasurer Augensinger with City Mayor Will Diets listed.

Lewietown Tito Montana Hawthorne Park G. L. Wentworth Pioneer Association J. C. White Buffalo Picmic Tom Stout Gay Roy Ayers White California Fred Colyer Tom Gregory Mra. J. N. Osborne Jangt Augensinger Oscar ©. Mueller Elks Band Bella Hartman Old Rugred Crows Willi Diests Pioneers B.C. White George Hirst Charlotte Town Jake Roberts Charlotte Townsend Dride Mystery Martin

Kalispell Chamber to Issue 3000 Tourist Booklets

Kalispell Montana June 21 Special Printing of 3000 booklets by Kalispell Chamber of Commerce shows 26 trips out of Kalispell with return, including maps and mileage to scenic centers in the district. The 12 page guide, prepared with 26 local firms, aims to keep tourists longer in the area and highlights Glacier National Park and related sites across a broad circuit.

Kaligne Kalispell Wilapnest Syd Gould, Jr M. J. Sullivan Chamber of Gommerre Forcet Service Glacier National Pardening

Barbara Bell Fashions Barbara Bell Patterns

Antique fashion notice promotes Barbara Bell patterns with decorative details for summer frocks. It highlights simple princess gowns, contrasting color trim, lingerie touches, and trimmed collars and cuffs. Pattern No 121 shows sizes 24 to 46 with yardages and notions listed, urging readers to order by mail for mature and young women’s designs.

Banela Teimmlig Sentlans LE Barbara Bill Mttla Barbara Bell Hank

Martingdale Man of Bo Fin ds Sheepmans Life Just a Breeze

Martinsdale Montana veteran flockmaster C M Barr, born June 18 1887 in Stark County Ohio, spent his 50th birthday supervising shearing on a 65 000 acre Musselshell ranch. He moved from Michigan to Montana in 1890, became a conductor, quit railroading in 1890 to enter sheep business, built an 8000 acre Lavina ranch and led North America in wool production with 1 600 000 pounds in 1905. He and wife celebrated a golden anniversary recently, married Christmas Eve 188 f in Chicago, to Miss Mary Jacobs of St Louis Michigan. They continue partial outside interests while maintaining big Musselshell ranches.

Martinsdale C. M. Barr Montana Bairs Enine County Stark County Ohio Michigan Michigan Central Railroad Billings Helena Mra. Bair Chicago Bair Mary Jacobs St. Lonis Mich Batty

Contractor Runs Into Difficulty At Stevensville

Maurice Kiely & Son sought a 60 day extension to finish the Stevensville waterworks contract. The city council stalled, the project begun last November faced delays, and a $25 daily penalty for nonperformance was implied. Ground freezing and trench on Main street hampered progress as two crews worked amid various setbacks.

Stevensville Maurice Kiely & Son Main Street Laborera

Ronan Woman Burned In Kerosene Blaze

Ronan June 21 Mrs. Fred Tumhagen of Round Butter was badly burned when her clothing ignited from a kerosene explosion at home. Mrs. Sivmbhoron tried to start a fire in the kitchen range as the blast occurred. Mr. Rinmhagen returned home for dinner, found his wife engulfed in flames, and wrapped her in blankets to extinguish them. The house caught fire and was razed due to lack of nearby shelter.

Ronan Fred Tumhagen Sivmbhoron Rinmhagen

Miles City set for June 26 horse and cattle sale start

Miles City June 1. Jerry TLatleman son of A B Lange mah, general manager of the Miles City Stock Commission Company, arrives to prepare for opening of the sales yards in the old Miles City horse sale yards. Official opening is June 26 with cattle and horse sale to begin the season, then every second Saturday through the year. Range conditions have improved and demand is brisk for butcher and flock cattle and horses.

Miles City Jerry Tlatleman A. EB Arl) Langemah Miles Ciiy Ion Stock Commission Company Bulings Mites City Langman

Boulder News Highlights Local Elections and Events

Boulder reports the American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the year led by president Mrs Q M Taylor and delegates for a Deer Lodge convention. Kathryn Peterson and John Chamberlain wed in Boulder with plans to live in Jefferson City. A Scout Court of Honor formed troop No 6 with Kari n Watts as Scoutmaster as youth pursue summer camp. Rain revived Jefferson County crops while rodent control extends to Hubbard Bridge area and a new Boulder-born baby is announced. A flood incident near Boulder affects a neighbor couple's home as water flooded their apartment.

Kathryn Peterson John Chamberlain Jefferson City Justice of Peace James Staples Leha Peterson George Paradise Peterson Jeferson County High School Arthur Peterson Chamberlain Roy Auditoriu Percy Fratien Silver Bow Area Jack Bhadoin al Riedel Walter Houston Jaeon Eckerson William Kemp James Mountjoy Harald Britt Arthur Matton Boulder Hubbard Bridge Montana Williams Ronald Williams St. James Hospital Butte Tella Mra Merrill’ Dodge Buluinga Kathleen Dawson

Heavy rains bring crop hope and flood issues in Shelby area

In Shelby the storm dumped around 1.5 inches of rain over about 17 hours, flooding basements and streets while boosting crop prospects. County Agent Pat McEllott notes improved moisture for spring wheat oats and barley, with water depths reaching a foot in places and total county rainfall varying up to 3.50 inches in Sweet Grass and north sections.

Shelby Dutta Pat McE McEiott McElliHott

Bozeman Initiates Daily Park Route Mail Service

Bozeman Montana June 21 Regular daily mail service between Bozeman and West Yellowstone began with stage transport operated by Pete Karst. Service runs during park season except Sundays. Mail carries first class letters newspapers and special deliveries. Schedule: leaves Bozeman 10 40 a m arrives West Yellowstone 2 00 p m departs 4 50 p m reaches Bozeman 7 00 p m. Also noted: H S Mendenhall resigns to join Oklahoma A and M Stillwater as mathematics and astronomy instructor per President Alfred Atkinson.

Bozeman West Yellowstone Pete Karst Parca Seave Bozeman F Bozeman H. S. Mendenhall Montana State College Han

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