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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

2

Fat Sum Peat by National Guard and to Merchants

Figures compiled for the Montana national guard encampment show Helena merchants gain substantial benefit from the event. Excluding transportation and travel costs, about 1,000 for camp supplies plus 2,000 for fuel, rent, and services indicate wide spending. Food items listed include bacon, beef, ham, lard, butter, eggs, milk, bread, tomatoes, oranges, peas, pineapples, and many others in large quantities.

Montana National Guard Helena Bol Prtersam United States Prierso

Hearing Set by Rail Board on July 6

Hearing on the petition of Na deau Brothers of Cut Bank to transport property for motor vehicles in Cut Bank and adjacent oil fields will be held before the Montana railroad commission in Helena on July 1. The hearing date may be vacated if protests are filed. June 22. yps-ir. Jace M. Puig-Casauranc, Mexican ambassador, said there may be an operation tomorrow on Genere Lionor Florenta Calles, wife of former President Plutarco Elias Calles of Mexico.

Nadeau Brothers Cut Bank Montena Railroad Commission Melena

Lightning on Helena streets as electrical storm hits town

A heavy electrical storm swept Helena last night with thunder and lightning. Main street and several avenues saw miniature creeks, power lines briefly knocked out, and five Montana Power crews respond to outages. No serious damage reported though near the Helena Town and Country Club area a cloudburst caused repairs. Temperatures statewide ranged from the 90s in some areas to cooler readings elsewhere.

Last Chance Helena Main Street Broadway State Street Eleventh Avenue Hedney Lawrence Montana Power Company Y. Mot Yaller Lawrence Street Central Park Helena Valley Helena Town and Country Club Havre Kalispell

Dam sites inspected by federal engineer team

Lamb district engineer for the U S geological survey and three U S army engineers examined potential dam sites along the Missouri river. He reported excellent crops and abundant water supply before leaving to inspect Milk and St Mary rivers. Milwaukee June 22. Delegates to the triennial Lutheran synods convention voted to publish all proclamations of the synod on judge practice and maintain a bureau of information on secret orders.

WA. Lamb WU. S. Geological Survey U. S. Army Missouri River Milwaukee Missouri and Ohio Lutheran Church

Visiting Regiment Ball Dazzles Helena Guests

Montana national guard visitors enjoy a formal ball sponsored by Lewis and Clark post No 2 American Legion. The 16304 Infantry band performs on Shrine temple lawn from 7:50 to 1, large crowd attends, decorations feature red white and blue, Ward Crosby chairs entertainment, with Mrs A D Colvin, Miss Hazel Richardson, and Mrs Fred Johnson providing musical numbers.

Montana National Guard Lewis and Clark Post No. 2 Infantre Shrine Temple Temple Helena Beeme Johnny Fenn Ward Crosby

Service for T. N. Southworth Held at Family Home

Funeral services for T. N. Southworth 61 veteran Western Union telegrapher who died yesterday noon at his Unionville home will be held Friday at 4 39 pm from the family residence. Burial will be in Forestvale cemetery. Southworth employed by Western Union in Helena 24 years came to Helena in the 1930s as an operator for the Northern Pacific then joined Western Union. He was a photographer of ability. Survived by widow Maria Southworth formerly Marie Kleinschmidt, a brother in Tacoma and several sisters and brothers in Michigan. Residence at Unionville for over 20 years after a brief illness.

T. N. Southworth Western Union Unionville Forestvale Ceme J. Victor Kohler Southworth The Helena Northern Pacific Maria Southworth Marie Kleinschmidt Tacoma Michigan

Demonstration Club Meetings Set Across Lewis and Clark

Home demonstration and 4-H clubs in Lewis and Clark county schedule four meetings this week led by Mrs. Neva Woods Magraw. The S. O. S 4-H luncheon club meets at Mrs. R. E. McGowan at 10 this morning with a standard dinner supervised by Miss Magraw. At 2 pm today the Prickly Pear club holds its annual meeting at Mrs. David Hilger home to discuss canning budgets for a summer project. The Augusta 4-H clothing club reorganizes Friday at 2 pm with plans for next year’s projects. Helena Wellman leads the 22-member group. East Helena 4-H luncheon club meets at Mrs. Tony Vollmer’s home today at 2 pm to study balanced meals.

Lewis and Clark County Neva Woods Magraw R. FE. McGowan David Hilger Augusta Misa Helena Wellman East Helena Tony Vollmer

Chancellor Brannon Praises 4-H Club Work in State

Chancellor M A Brannon reported on the Montana 4 H club convention held last week in Bozeman evaluating work of about 5000 youth. He cited summer projects in poultry sheep cattle canning gardening dressmaking cooking and home economics as key to training profits and potential employment. Also noted were rail crews orders and park service expansions affecting travelers and shipments.

Activitea Montana M. A. Brannon Atate Bozeman Brannon Eduha Mt Udeful

Land board approves purchase of school bonds and more

The state land board approved the purchase of $5,000 in Sheridan county school district bonds for a new school building. A prospecting permit was granted in Madison county near Twin Bridges for 640 acres, to be prospected by a California company. Also authorized were a 320 acre oil and gas lease in Toole county, an easement for a reservoir site in Hit county, and the state's general fund warrants purchase totaling $184,547.21 for the public school permanent fund. Rejected was R R Black’s farm loan application for $6,000 due to lack of available funds.

State Land Board Sheridan County J. A. Templeton Butte Madison County Twin Bridges California Alder Gulch Frank, Miller Dunkirk Toole County Grover C. Stevenson Great Falls William FW. Negworth Navre Wan Hit State Board of Education Montana F P. B. Linfield Agricultural Experiment Station Bozeman R. R. Black Hinsdaia

Relief Bill Still Holds Upper House

Senate debates a relief bill amid administration opposition to a four million dollar handout clause. A La Follette amendment to raise the bond issue to 5.5 billion dollars was rejected 56 to 12. Norris and Borah clash over delay, while a recess is called until noon as leaders plan to end the session within a week.

Moses White House LaFollette Wis Rapbduson Arkansas Snadner Borah Idaho Norris RR. Nehdy Oregon McNary House Senate Hoover

Governor Murray Not Among Back Slappers

Oklahoma City reports Governor Murray faces a joking scene at Union Station as a train bound for the Democratic National Convention departs. An employee pats his back and politely apologizes after the governor rebukes the gesture with a quiet quip.

Murray Oklahoma City Jana Union Atation Oklahoma

Hoover plan calls for broad military cuts and disarmament steps

President Hoover outlined five guiding principles to curb global military expenditures and reserves. He proposed abolishing tanks chemical warfare and large mobile guns reducing land forces by one third above police limits abolishing bombing plans and cutting naval tonnage by 25 to 33 percent. The plan would also recognize Kellogg Briand accords and seek economic relief while maintaining force balance among land air and sea. Senate critics warned of failure or hardship while supporters urged acceptance as a path to relief for taxpayers and global security.

Capitol Stircon Hoover Borah Genate Foreen Relations Committee Foulhingon Reed Senate Military Affairs Committee Senamy Waleh Montana Senate Foreign Relations Committee McKellar Tenn Europe United States

Bousquet Services Awaiting Notice

Funeral arrangements for Frank Bousquet awaiting word from relatives. A native of Canada and long-time Helena resident, he worked as a representative for Plefack man Yoox! for 26 years and had a earlier reputation in billiards and poultry farming. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, with more relatives overseas. He died at 51 after a brief illness.

Frank Bousquet Peter's Hospital Bouaquet Canada Helena Helma Plefackman Yoox! Company Rouaguet Biliard C.K. Bousquet San Mroandaen J. J. Bousquet St. Pak Mra. Lanzon Montreat Mra. Grateau la Chine Qunhes Neena

Remembering Meo Ida Barnett Hebridan Florena Leader

Meo Ida Barnett 66 wife of Harry Barnett long prominent Florena businessman died at St. Peters hospital after several weeks illness. Born 1876 in Moland she lived in Kleake Helena and other towns, helped found Barnett Ivan and Machinery Co. Survived by husband two sons Bert and Sammy and four daughters Mrs Gordon of Turichinnon Kans M Fry Rosen of San Francisco Mrs Bolten Wakland and Mrs Cohen Wakeman. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Ida Barnett Harry Barnett Florena Harry Barnet Kleake Uelena Me. Barenett Barnett Ivan and ‘Machinery Company American Legion Eleleha World War Mothers Helena Wakeman

Acquitted in Eight Hour Labor Law Case

Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson owners of the Delicatessen Tonch were found not guilty of violating the state eight hour labor law after a trial before a Justice of the Peace. The district attorney Ira Drake alleged overwork. Several employees testified shifts ran from 9 AM to 7 PM with idle periods, while the defense cited slack stretches and spare time during meals. George W Padbury represented the defendants.

Chris Nelson Nelson Mes Ira Firake Waltrose Drake Deleaiereon Lauieh George W. Padbury

Police Investigate Short Change Game in Helen

Police pursue two new suspects in a ring of three short change artists operating in Helen. George Sterling, alleged leader, was shot in the thigh by Patrolman Tom Martin after fleeing Brady's confectionary store on Monday night. Sterling is reportedly recovering at county hospital.

Helen George Sterling Sng Tom Martin Ruma Brady Sterling Won

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