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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

6

City briefs report Helena weather and local notices

Weather outlook for Monday through Wednesday mentions a warm northwest and cooler east with possible thundershowers. Parking rule allows more than one hour on Point Street. Local obituaries, court actions, and public notices include estate filings, license renewals, and upcoming community events and meetings. Includes unemployment and police court items, plus births and marriages in Helena.

Ralph Pound Poin Street

Plea of Guilty Entered by Hassell Harold Tisssel

Harold Tisssel, a negro, pleaded guilty to the third degree in a charge brought by Star cigar store proprietor Robert Maras. Arraigned before Justice J H Brags, two others, John Philips and John Raisich, were released on bond. Hassell was fined 20 dollars in police court for disturbing the peace and is jailed in county custody.

George W. Padbury Ilnrald Howell John Doe Ernest Sean Don Gallagher Erick Dali George Murphy Harold. Tisssel Aguit Robert Maras Star Cigar Store Pesce J. H. Brags John Philips John Raisich Halsoly Maras Halsclly

Rotation System in Idaho Is a Success

Noise Idaho June 2 192- Rotation of water rights practiced by watermasters has brought normal crops to several districts and improved yields in others despite water shortages. State Reclamation Commissioner Robert Faria says study of about 40 reports from watermasters shows rotation keeps water in use. A questionnaire to 72 watermasters urged location of drawwaters in working out rotations. Findings indicate some areas cut acreage while others maintained arrears by cooperative growers using pans.

Noise Idaho Wetérustts Mans Keetlana Robert Faria Atate

Brannon to Attend NEA Convention in Los Angeles

Chancellor Melvin A. Brannon of the Greater University of Montana will attend the National Education Association meeting in Los Angeles from June 28 to July 4 as Montana’s educational representative on the National Committee on Education and Business. He aims to gather actionable insights for improving state education and discusses potential 16-year program adjustments.

Melvin A. Brannon University of Montana National Education Association of the United States Los Angeles Brannon Montane National Committee On Education and Business Boards of Education Atataa Willis A. Sutton National Education Association Pepate Educations Bozeman Boremia California University of California At Southern California

Week End Raids Yield Diverse Prohibition Arrests

Federal prohibition agents reported multiple arrests across several towns including Menderville Butte Conrad Deer Lodge and Antelope Gulch after raids netted wine moonshine whisky and beer. Notable seizures included four gallons of whisky three gallons of beer and a one 20 gallon still with several individuals detained.

Federal Prohibition Ralph Guilfi Menderville Avro Cafe Walter C. Johnson Butte Prohibition Cut Bant Alex Chisholm Thelma Moore Nick Kahnes Conrad Antelopa Gulch Aient Tracy Hen Lee al Sheridan Warren Paul Jack Meehan Frank Jones Deer Lodge

Personal notices from a Northern Pacific region society page

Mrs Mary Mooney left for St Paul. W Dunlap visited Minnae apals RoW Rarig oe Wi and Omar A 2s Bred V Smith at the Harvey. Clark Turner of Galen was a business visitor. CG Andrews of Wallspell at the Pineer last evening. Mr and Mrs T A Benjamin of Missoula were wear eful visitors. Mrs A T Sherman was a Northern Podlle passenger for Seattle. Mr and Mrs C E Street of Missoula were greats of Helwin friends. Mr and Mrs RB Lerivka and Nealon Jackson of Great Falls were Rates of the Placer. D Phelps Hinkle and A Phillips left on the Northern Pacific for New York City. Walter Smetherat, former state assembly member, arrived from Roundup. Attorney Charles R Leonard, I A Colson and I L Kitt of Butte were registered at the Macer. Cart G Mine L R Riker Robert F Cooks and Mr and Mrs J M Wylie of Butte were guests of the Harvey. Damen A Murray of Butte and owner of Boulder Mot Springs with W Murray were in the city. Edward Gallivan Jr senior at St Louis University Medical College test last evening to resume work during vacation, in hospital advised at Se, Louis. Edward Molter, brother of Norman B Holter, left Iwatnalehi for Thurmen N T after attending the wedding of his nine Marian, Sno became the bride of Phil Barbour Saturday.

CG Andrews Wallspell Pineer Mere T. A. Benjamin Missoula A. T. Sherman Seattle C. E. Street Helwin Edward Gallivan, Jr St. Louin University Medien Loula Edward Molter Norman B. Holter Iwatnalehi Thurmen N. T Marian Sno Phil Barbour

Regimental Review and Greek Flag Ceremony Thursday

The Montana national guard unit plans a regimental review and Greek flag presentation to Governor Erickson at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Camp Erickson. The event, with American Legion and Greek delegates attending, precedes the annual military ball at Algeria Shrine temple. Company G of Glasgow wins the 162nd infantry range competition and receives Captain Perkins’ silver cup.

Mationel Guard Camp Erickson Montana Club Tomar Greece Venizelos al Livingston Butta Department of Montana American Legion Montana New York Greek Post George Dilboy Strugsio United States Monroe Daniel Webster Henry Clay Edward Everett Samuel Howe Senate of Athens States of America Algeria Union Algeria Shrine Temple Glasgow Carl E. Hammernoss Markemanalip 162Rd Infantry Montana National War Department Fiuht Erastus H. Wilams Hammerness 16Td Fort Benning Georgia

Gambling Ban Rolls Through Montana Counties

Montana counties report rapid cleanup of gambling devices including slob machines punch boards and related contrivances after Attorney General Foot ordered abolition. A dealer with nearly 100 machines planned shipping them out of state as officials press a state wide cleanup.

Foot Sun Bergus Fool

McDonald Pass Fire Grows as Crews Rally

Firefighters, about 10 on the scene and roughly 30 crew members overall, continue absorbing spot fires near McDonald Pass. L. G. Hurtt of the Helena forest reports the blaze has scarred about 2,150 acres and could cost around 6,000 dollars. two new spot fires on Sunday kept crews busy.

McDonald Pass L. G. Hurtt Llelena Forest Hurtt

Citizens Entitled to Be Auctioneers Ruling Declared

Attorney General L. A. Foot ruled that any citizen may become an auctioneer and be authorized to sell real or personal property at public auction in any county. The opinion noted the process requires compliance with statutory provisions and duties overseen by the board of county commissioners.

L. A. Foot Ilo Board of County Commissioners

Avant Honored for Insect Control Work

Dr J C Howard former chief of the Ul department of entemulory received the 1991 Capper award of 5069 dollars and a gold medal donated by Senatoy Archercanner for meritorious work in vericulture.

J. C. Howard Department of Entemulory Kina Senatoy Archercanner Kania Mont

Sheridan Urges National Guard Readiness and Training

Colonel Charles Sheridan, longtime Camp Erickson commander, told Kiwanis members the nation must maintain adequate fighting forces as insurance against invasion. He praised the National Guard as the backbone of early American defense and urged sufficient training while opposing compulsory service. About 1,100 Guardsmen are training at Camp Erickson, ready if needed.

Cnarlen Sheridan Eld Camp Tiricksan Kiwantar Anid Col. Sheridan Germany Col. Sheridan George Nagle France Hazel McLaughlin Buddy Shafer Arvern Ree Red Morrison Crom Winnkeapal Anna Moyrle Haegr Helena Kay Proultt Yelena N. W. Collins Washington, D.C Camp Erickson Jobo Kil- Man Missourd

Permit Needed for Public Highway Use Foreseen

Attorney General L A Foot stated that no person has an inherent right to use the public highways as a private business place. The legislature may grant or withhold this privilege under conditions. The Board of Railroad Commissioners has pending applications for certificates to operate motor vehicles as common carriers. If not disposed of by July 1, 1991, all proceedings will be void and cannot continue.

L. A. Foot Board of Railroad Commissioners Katora Tney

Montana High Court Dismisses Stock Rustling Charge

An opinion handed down by the Montana Supreme Court dismisses stock rustling charges against Thomas Vern Neely in Madison County. The court found Ralph Harrington, a special detective, and associates stole the cattle used for the case. Neely had been convicted after a trial with Otis L. Vaughan and Arthur Pings, while Vaughan was acquitted. Neely contends entrapment and claims state agents led the crime.

Yeterday Mintana Supreme Court District Court Madison County Thomas Vern Nooly Ralph Warrington Neely Gulda Harrington Harrigan Cass Otis L. Vaughan Arthur Pings Harry Shin Pings Vaughan Neeley Shaw Ralph Harrington Farrison State Bank

Freberg Beats Kaplan in Butte Mat Bout

John Freberg of Minneapolis 235 defeated Abe Kaplan of New York City 220 in the fifth round of an eight round wrestling match in Butte. Kaplan led by a fall in round two, Freberg threw him in round four, and secured the deciding fall in round five with crotch and arm locks. Also: Amend-Norbeck drawn five rounds with one fall. Marland and Nelson drew after three rounds. Blackie Phillips defended Canadian welter title by outpointing George Sidders in Toronto.

Butte John Freberg Minneapolis Abe Kaplan New York City Kaplan Freberg Frebers Jake Amend Billings Moose Norbeck Portland Ore Diam Gach Butch Marland Livingston Chuck Nelson Anacortes Toronto Ont Blackie Phillipa George Sidders Montreal Philips Sidders

City to open paving permit system and oil line rights

A city ordinance authorizes a paving permit system requiring a $2 deposit per panarofoot for each pavement tear, with a 100 square foot limit before the city engineer may deny permission. The measure also grants right of way for oil and gas line work on city property and sets effective date June 20. City clerk Victor Keaster filed May reports showing May expenses of 23201.41 plus 9302.59 interest, with year-to-date expenditures of 267061.67 and debt interest of 1017.94. City of Helena reported receipts of 494580.77 through June 1, with May receipts 78002.79 and May warrants balance 33255.06, warrants total 247796.38.

Ors Lear Ety Connec Cnal Cty Montana Power Company Victor Keaster Ifelens

Deaths in Montana Show Slight Slump for May 1931

Montana death totals edged lower in May 1931 with 436 deaths versus 430 in May 1930, per state registrar Lucien L Benepe. For the first five months, 1931 saw 2,257 deaths against 2,280 year earlier, with 59 deaths from communicable diseases in May.

Montana Lucien L. Benepe Vital Atatiqtes Fiest Muy. Lyi

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