Weather notes and community events in Montana towns
Local notes describe a weekend weather outlook with scattered showers, warmer temperatures, and a schedule of school programs led by a seven year old pupil. The piece lists daily highs and lows, regional temperature readings, and forthcoming community activities including church meetings, Fourth of July plans, and a special rail fare to an air derby. It also mentions local ads, court notices, and minor community announcements from Helena and surrounding areas.
Ten men jailed over peddling stolen hose scheme
Police arrested Ed Elliott and William Hull two tall men in red blazers as suspects in a hose theft ring. Witnesses offered conflicting stories about how the hose, used at service stations and Manhattan outlets, came into their possession. Officers plan further investigations with Manhattan officials arriving to examine the alleged loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott
William Lum
Daniel
Northern Pacific Railway
Manhattan
Elliott
Hull
Mendicant Arrested for Hanging and Police Blotter Notes
J W Gordon arrested yesterday on a charge of hanging after asking for alms in Broadwater. It notes a car driver with license N841m and a returning pilot. two runaway girls surrendered to authorities. Card of thanks from Sisters of Charity St John’s Hospital for Sister Ann Teresa’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gordon
Broadwater
Ile
Valley Institution
G Iam
Ann Teresa
Sisters OF Charity
Guardsmen Leave for Home After Successful Camp
Montana's National Guard encampment for 1928 officially closes. Col Eratus H Williams says the camp was a success with three parades, annual ball, officer’s dance, and full athletics despite rain. First Battalion Headquarters won with 23 points. notable athletes include Waters Bozeman Sovith Kalispell Gil Bozeman Bole Billings and Woolverton Whitehall. A Great Northern train will move eight companies home along the line. Service Company Bozeman departs tomorrow morning. 20 coaches and 12 baggage cars needed for personnel shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
National Guard
Torig i
Eratus H. Williams
Company M
Harlem
Waters
Bozeman
Sovith
Kalispell
Gil
Bole
Billings
Woolverton
Whitehall
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Williams for Senator organized farmer clubs in Montana
Montana farmers form Williams for Senator clubs to back Charles T. Williams, a prominent stockman, as U S senator. He travels from Great Falls toward home, attends a funeral, and plans visits to southern and eastern towns as campaign progress is reported amid favorable wheat and livestock conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Washington
Charles T. Williams
United States
Walliams
Great Falls
Ins
Peer Ladue
Lanstram
Tesistana
Williane-for-Senate Club
Mottana
Montina
Two Foreign Firms Admitted to Montana for Business
Secretary of State John W. Mountjoy admitted two out of state corporations to Montana commerce. The Electric Railway Sales Corp of Baise Idaho will open an office in Missoula with Howard Tooley as legal agent and $25,000 capital. The Washington Montana Mining Co of Chehalis Washington will open an office in Superior with TW H Coffee as legal representative and has invested $32,000 of its stock in Montana. Both filed articles of incorporation. Ottawa Lodge to hold special communication for Dr. QO. Lan sirum funeral arrangements. Chas. H. Hull secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mountjoy
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Electric Railveld Sales Corporation
Baise
Missoula
Howard Tooley
Uate
Washington-Montana Mining Company
Chehalis
Superior
TW. H. Coffee
Paving of Helena Streets to Begin Early Next Month
Helena set to start street paving in July with S Birch Srns of Great Falls handling the project. Main site from Main to Park and perhaps South Main to Wall slated, weather easing, tracks removed on most dirt streets, and rails shipped to Syracuse Monana firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
S. Birch & Srns
Great Falls
Ripucfas
West Sisth Avenue
Main
Park Avenue
South Main
Broadway
Wall
State Highway Commission
Birch
Rns
Benton Avenue
Streigh
Laurel Street
Kenwood
Manute Alm
Behylte
Helena Gas and Electric Company
Paves
Seattle
Syracuse and Monana Company
Sheridan
Masheen County
State Highway Board awards 1928 road and bridge contracts
Montana contracts totaling 3,357,9465 were awarded for road and bridge work in the fourth 1928 construction season. J N Brown and Son of Bozeman won 36,618.22 for Bearmouth Deer Lodge grading. Conner and Patrick of Dillon took 49,172.49 for Dillon Butte drainage work. W L Doust of Spokane 28,583.14 for Lemhi Townsend surfacing. Hand B Construction Bozeman 49,245.85 for Rocky Ganyon drainage. J Carter Billings 23,379.28 for Grass Range Roundup. J M Carter Billings 57,609.50 for Forsyth Miles City. S Rich and Son Great Falls 6,220.02 for Great Falls East. E F R L Bozeman 938.103 for Forsyth Miles City two steel bridges. Yellowcombe Billings 4,781.50 for Yellowstone County bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Montana
Bearmouth
Deer Lodge
Granite
Powell County
J. N. Brown and Son
Bozeman
Dillon- Butte
Beaverhead
Madison
Siher Bow
Q@'Conner
Patrick
Thilon
Llelema-Townsend Road
Jefferson and
Broadwater
W. l. Doust
Spokane
Rocky Ganjon Road
Gallazzi County
Hand B. Constriction Company
Grass Range
Fergus County
J. Carter
Billings
Forsyth Miles City
Rosebud
Custer Counties
J. M. Carter
Great Falls-East Road
Cascade County
S. Rich and Son Construction Company
Great Palls
Forsyth-Miles City Road
Custer
EFRIL
Cl Bogeman
Custer Router
Yellowstone Tril
Yellowstone County
Yellowcome Construction Company
Eallings
Regent HI Delays Montana Sheep Shearing Progress
Shearing across Montana slowed by Regent HI as 80 percent of Beaverhead and Gallatin stock sheep have been shorn. Surveys from Montana Woolgrowers show improved fleece weight with 12 1 2 pounds per fleece on 700 Ramahotallet ewes. Nelson and Teer Lodge Farms report sizable clips stored awaiting sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Woalrowers Association
Gallatin Vale
Beaverhead County
Teer Lodge
Stebbing
Shearner
Nels Nelson
Value of Registered Mail Determines Postage Changes
The postal bulletin from Helena outlines new rules for registered mail fees based on declared value. Items under $50 cost 13 cents. higher values incur increasing charges up to 90 cents for $800 and beyond. Loss proof remains required, and second or third class matter valued at $100 or more must be registered and scaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Simus
Easter Egg Shell Found in Mammoth Cache in Yellowstone
Two boys in Yellowstone National Park uncovered a 32 year old Easter egg shell in a squirrel cache at the Mammoth community building. The shell bears inscriptions dated to 18% and references Private Furschhard. The artifact is now housed in the Yellowstone park museum as a historical relic of the military era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Kenneth
Junior Bowman
Yellowstone Park
Fursehhard
Tak
Yellowstone Park Museum
Mammoth
Park
Fursch Hach
Yellowstone
Concert Tonight At Old Montana City School
A program of music reading and community songs will be held at the Montana City district school this evening, June 23. AL 7 Reeves will direct the program and plan for the community singing. The Helena trio Ferguson Soubro and Conrad will perform with popular ballads. Old fashioned games will be played and late refreshments served. Helena residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana City
AL 7
Daddy) Reeves
Helena Retail Merchants Exchange
Helena
Dng
Ferguson
Soubro
Conrad
Grain dealers plan protein based wheat buying standard
Sam W Teagarden of Penton, a candidate for the United States senate, praised the Northwestern Grain Dealers association session at Glacier Park. A five member committee will work with Montana agriculture and the State College at Bozeman to develop a standard method of purchasing wheat by protein content at tidewater and Montana buying points. The plan aims to reduce grower-buyer friction, boost Montana wheat production, and add potentially 40,000,000 to sock ok bushels to the state crop, while benefiting railroads and the broader economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W. Teagarden
Penton
United
William Jardine
U. S. Department of Agrunture
Montana
Boys Head to Camp Miracle for Annual Summer Outing
Twenty two boys depart for Camp Miracle for a two week outing. Camp committee members supervise preparations as vehicles transport bedding and supplies. Directors Merild Anderson and Morris Bane ford organize activities and meals while a list of campers and sponsors helps fund the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Miracle
Camp Miracle West
Bhlnar Nelson
Dick Tests
Oscar Anderson
George Nryath
Bryatt ‘Fuss Company
Andy Bsebwicz
Osear Anglorean
Nand
Worl
Merild Anderson
Morris Baneford
Fe Vami
Wo van Doret
Pet Far
Christen
George Va Winkle
Hiden Vryan
Maris Hopking
Halph Hurbert
David Lewis
George Dnehoan
Cera Archibald
Joe Medtegar
Norman Tull
Murian Coutu
Larence
Lams
Walter Butsnie
Gene Pryall
Lewk Thompyun
Dark Ward
Trohert Diya
Abilten Dohnsan
Willam Thiege
Gorham Stabert
Harold Anderson
Idan Waleh
Quad
Ths
Welchy
Presbyterian Pastor To Discuss Life Problems Sunday
At First Presbyterian Church Rev. David J. Donnan will preach on Stepping Stones or Stumbling Blocks. The choir under Mrs. Foley L Waters will sing and Miss Lucy Flesr will be soloist. Mrs. C. E. Cox plays organ. evening services are suspended for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
David J. Donnan
Tyas
Foley L Waters
Lucy Flesr
C. E. Cox
Sir Knights to Attend Funeral of Oscar M Lanstrum
Meeting notice from Asylum Helena Commsanaery 4 in Masonic female order for Sunday June 24 1928 at 1 oclock to form guard of honor and escort for the funeral of Sir Knight Oscar M Lanstrum in full uniform signed William H Fryatt E Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Frater
Oscar M. Lanstrum
William H. Fryatt
Local residents take trips and register at Drake hotel
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kala and John and Abdries Gage returned from Yellowstone Park. A A Dithmell visits ab te Drake for a few days. H W Larson and daughter Hazel arrived in Spokane after an 11 hour drive from Helena. Mrs Larson to join them on return trip. Martin Englehart of Drussmond registers at the Drake. Amy Tomchek and Charles Tomchek families from Winston mentored La Hojena to shop. Mrs FS Bull spends weekend with her son in Bozeman. I W Brown and wife of Philipsburg stay at Alloehi hotel. Mrs Charles Perkins leaves for California. Grace and Katia Tickgraber spend days in Butte. YP Jr Peters and son from Minneapolis register at local hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Dithmell
Ab Te Drake
H. W. Larson
Hazel
Seattle
Spokate
Helena
Larson
Martin Englehart
Drussmond
the Drake
Amy Tomchek
Charles Tomchek
Winston Montored la Hojena
FS. Bull
Bozeman
I. W. Brown
Philips Burs
Alloehi Hotel
Charles Perkins
California
Grace
Katia Tickgraber
Butte
YP. Jr. Peters and Son
Minneapolis
St. Mary's
Local Social Roundup At Drakes And Boulder Avenue
A social card of events notes a Wednesday hall gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Dinsmore and family. Guests include Mrs Mary Harris of Butte Mrs E J Adams of Missoula and Mrs E J Adams of Mis soula along with A Hammet of Fargo. Frank Nelson marked his eighth birthday with a small party at 1339 Boulder Avenue. L Whiteake from Rosaman is staying at a local hotel and Rossly Brown of Boulder Avenue has been ill for about eleven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dinsmore
Mary Harris
Butte
E. J. Adams
Missoula
Odion
Boulder Avenue
A. Hammet
Fargo
North Dekota
Drake
Frank Nelson
L. Whiteake
Rosaman
Rossly Brown
Boulder
Aynoue
Funeral for Brother Dr Sanatram At Shring Temple
The funeral service for Brother Dr Sanatram will be held at the Shring temple on Bentanayenmo at 2 PM on Sunday, June. Attendants are urged to attend if possible. This local notice is signed by A E Carpenter, E, Re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oer Lnte
Dr. Sanatram
Shring Temple
Bentanayenmo
Ff Posslah
A E. Carpenter
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Acme Ca
Marcel Goc
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Eleanor
Porror
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Prana
Fred Bollinger
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Rodney
Dr. Kane
Ehironractor
Daley Donk
Lady Attendant
Phang S83
Owen
Granta Block
Thane
Elena Ficlena Rug Co. Thane
Julce Migeias Court
Menry Wagan
Lstriet
Ay Te Smith
Adellan
Morton Murphy
Thefy
Crispin
L. A. Waterbury
George Eden
Frank C. Gleason
Janet Smale
Gleason
Farm Bureau
College Pace
Warren School
Atenic
Watte
Northern Palfie
Tillings and Wast
Ant Miskone
Ewet
Malin Ino
Binle School
Stutte
Johack
Red Lodge
Brown Bros. Lbr
Helema
Coats
Wannoguedy FS Hope
SEN
Charles H. Williams
Ottawa Lodge NO. 51
A. T P
A. M
Masonic Temple
QO. M. Lansirum
Chas
Agray
State Highway Board
Dover
Old Montana City
Presbyterian Church
Brackman
Main St
N. P
del Monte
Richter’s
Richter
Dee Eee
Maxwell House Coffee
Union Market
Sixth and
Jackson Meats
NP. Depot News
Lawrence Kala
John and
Abdries Gage
Jasmin
Nestle
Marcel
Niktar SS
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