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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1932

Page

7

Happenings From Over the State Showganked Roads MD Hot Tourists Cool Off

Yellowstone Park reports June snowdrifts still cloaking some passes but highways mostly clear for two way traffic on the loop and major routes. Snow remains in Duntaren and Sylvan passes with one way sections near Old Faithful to Thumb. plows from Tolato and Wyoming kept south entrance clear and visitors enjoy cooler temps along snow lined roads.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Mercury Yellowstone National Park Did Faithful West Thumb Don Coate Duntaren Pass Bylvian Pass Canyon Junction Tower Falls Mount Washburn Junction Old Faithful Thumb Tolato Wyoming

Beaverhead County Leads Nation in Prohibition Membership Rise

Beaverhead County reports leading the country in new Women’s Organization members during a two week repeal campaign. More than 425 members joined locally, with a goal of 600 before the general election. National membership stands at about 9,990,000, expected to reach 11,000,000 by next November.

Beaverhead County Dirgle Emerick Emerick

White Sulphur Springs Social Doings and Tragedy

Residents and visitors share weekend visits from Billings Lovelock Wilsall and Ringling. Herman Harder dies after long heart illness in Ringling. Gladys Adams wed James Hinckley in New York. Dr Wolfe moves to McKay hospital. A horse accident near Ringling kills two animals at speed. Catholic ladies announce a July 15 fundraiser with Kitts orchestra.

White Sulphur Springs Robert Mills Billings Frank Galbi Christina John Scofield Moo Dey Balb Lovelock Arizona Eaton Becker Wilsall Charles V. Haxler Herman Harder Ringling Gladys Adams Springs Binghamton New York James Hinckley Wolfe McKay Hospital William Short Kitts

Start Shearing and Haying at Winifred

Winifred on June 22 marks the start of shearing for local flocks as farmers anticipate a clean clip this season. Key wool growers include Willard Limpus Early Woody Relchmuth and Fiske Mees Brothers William Katman and Thomas Jackson.

Winifred Willard Limpus Woody Relchmuth & Fiske Mees

Baby Stolen At Cut Bank Recovered In Montana

The infant, grandchild of Henry Magee, clerk of Glacier County District Court, was stolen by the child’s father J E Shable Monday morning and returned late Monday night after a multi-county search. Sheriff teams from three counties aided, locating near Pendroy and Shable arrested in Cut Bank driving a second car. Magees to seek adoption papers in district court Wednesday with hearings planned.

Henry Magee Glacier County District Court Cut Bank C. D. Clark Towle

Townsend News highlights from Townsend Montana

Town residents and visitors gather in Helena and Townsend for family visits travel notes and social events. Notable movements include Dr. Edmund Kearns from St Louis and the Kearns family returning home, Mr and Mrs Tom Perkins hosting a large group for a movie, and many Townsend couples visiting relatives at Wolf Creek Bozeman and Squaw Creek. Funeral services for Mrs George Paul were held at Holy Cross church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery.

E. H. Goodman S. L. Young Spruce Street A. G. McCormick Harry Richtmyer A. W. Ridgeway Roy Brikbin Mae Schreiner Charlie Ross Roy Ress Wolf Creek Tom Perkins Ethel Stevenson Ned Holly Butte Amanda Patterson William Franklin Hank Anderson Hoy Ross Rita Richtmyer Helena Charlie Hart Edmund Kearns St. Louis P. J. Kearns John Clair Kearns Townsend Ray Ward H. J. Dog Dorothy Kirgeher Bozeman Paul Ragen Irene Sperling Jessie Riley Robert Peters Frank Smazal Jaron Preston Squaw Creek Gallatin County George Paul Ewantels St. Peter's Hospital Don Sweeney Winston VanVonat Ruenth Minn Gretchen VanVonat Alex Fwaney Donald Phoebe Kearns Spokane Davey Miss Kearns John Claire Kearns Ralph Kirscher Clyde Park Chris Bliler W. G. Kirscher Kirscher Bliler W. E. Hardy Adele Andree J.P. Hardy Charles D. Ballard Louie Koln West Nordstrom Hilma Nordstrom Hanna Nordstrom Nordstrom California John Dietrich Long Beach Cal Frank Dietrich East Helena Denny O'Shea Joe Mienle Josephine W. G. Kirccher E. &. Troutman Gladya Ernestine Davidson A. S. Davidson C. Howe Hazeman

Broadwater County registration shows a small decrease

Townsend June 32 The filing period for the coming primary election closed with several uncontested offices. Compared to the last general election in 1930 there is a registered decline. 1,752 registered in 1930 versus fewer in 1933. Democratic tickets list candidates for clerk and recorder, treasurer, assessor, sheriff, county superintendent, county commissioner, county attorney, coroner, clerk of court, and other posts. Republican candidates include clerk and recorder, treasurer, assessor, county superintendent, county commissioner, county attorney, surveyor, and representatives.

W. Ridgeway Ethel Keeen J. A. Shindall Fred W. Schmitz A.J. McCormick Davidson W. D. Lasby Harry Swope W. G. Kirscher

University Summer School Enrollment Tops Previous Year

Summer session enrollment at the state university hits a new high with 679 students registered by Tuesday, surpassing the total for 1931. By the second day 724 had started, with 88 on the second day and 42 on Tuesday. late registration is expected to be lower as the session starts a week later than last year.

Allg South Cour State University Keseiam Starian Registratien Ian Oon Ian C. H. Clapa Thesesslon

Bronze plaque honors Stephen Mather at Yellowstone park

A bronze plaque will be dedicated at Madison Junction museum in Yellowstone on July 4 to honor Stephen Tyng Mather former director of the national park service. Governors invited. services also planned at 15 other parks and monuments nationwide. The dedication marks 65 years since his birth on July 4, 1667.

Yellowstone Park Wyo Stephen Tyng Mather National Park Service Madison Junction Museum Yellowstone National Park Roger W. Toll Yellowstone United States Stephen T. Mather Mather Madison Junction

Stolen Cigarettes Estimated to Last One Man 15 Years

In Butte on June 22 thieves stole 115000 cigarettes from the Louis 5 Cohn Co at 66 West Broadway. A rear transom was forced, a truck loaded at the rear door, and the car used was taken from a Galena street lot but later returned. The raid was described as a second story job with entry along a ledge from a drain pipe.

Butte Louis 5. Cohn Company West Broadway Galena Street Caid

Sheridan County backs Democratic ticket nationally

Farmers and business leaders across Sheridan County express sentiment for the Democratic presidential and congressional candidates. They foresee little coastal support for the Republican national ticket and predict local votes will favor Democrats in the national races. The report notes Plentywood as a focal point of this countywide stance dated June 22.

Sheridan County Plentywood Sen-Timenia

Two Anaconda Men Snag Big Rainbows

Norman Jetta returned from a Ble Hole fishing expedition with a five pound rainbow on public exhibit at Duval Hardware. Gene Burris came back from Echo Lake with a four pound rainbow drawing attention at the Duyal exhibit.

Anaconda Norman Jetta Ble Hole Country Mr. Jette Duval Hardware Gene Burris Echo Lake

Louie She Young Watch Lifted by Mex Suspect Pleads Guilty

Jesse Bald son a 22-year-old Mexican woman arrested Sunday pleaded guilty before William Gallagher justice of the peace to petit larceny and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. She was charged with stealing a $45 watch from Lavla She Young Sunday. the watch was returned per officers.

Billings Jesse Baldson William Gallagher Justice of the Peace Lavla

Huntley Wool Pool Opens Bids Friday in Billings

Sealed bids on the 1922 Huntley Sheep association clip totaling about 40 000 pounds will be opened Friday evening in the office of county agent R B McKee by association directors. The notice was announced Monday and invites participation from interested bidders and buyers. The event precedes further activities and reflects ongoing livestock market actions in Montana.

Billings Huntley Sheep Association At & N'Tlock R. B. McKee

Bridge repairs at Meyers bridge force road reroute

Billings June 22 Investigation shows repairs needed at Meyers bridge require detouring Forsyth to Ingomar. Around Meyers the road must close and reroute via Highway 101. Luster Billings highway crews reach Worden, will work Worden to Huntley next week while other stretches are reconditioned. Detours persist Joliet to Boyd. High water makes Rack Creek bridge repairs impractical.

Billings Myers Bridge R. J. Bohiwund State Weedway Commission Forsyth Ingomar Myers Enhland Luster-Billings Worden Huntley Huntley-Billings Silesia Laure Ephland Joliet Boyd

Ivanhoe Dome Deep Test Well Nearing Production Levels

The Ivanhoe Dome deep test well, operated by the Apanesation company, is nearing pay horizon north of Melytone. Army activity limited depth to about 2,600 feet. Earlier lost casing and gas shows were recovered and progress continues steadily toward potential production.

Ivanhoe Dome Apanesation Heew Low Petrolean Ivanhar Dome Melytone Ray ‘Chomuson

Damages Sought In Auto Collision Suit

J W Stetson, through attorney W P Costello, sues Andy Matt Quean for 40000 in district court over injuries from a May 28 automobile crash near the Tenth street bridge. The complaint says Stetson walked on the bridge when a car slowed to alert him, then was struck by a vehicle driven by Andy MacLean at no less than 35 mph, causing serious injuries.

J. W. Stetson Thiowgh W. P. Costello Andy Matt Quean Tenth Street Bridge Stetson Andy MacLean

Conductors on Montana Line Share Long Careers

In Missoula on the Great Northern division old-timer train men, with 31 years in service and over 25 as conductors, guard the North Coast Limited and other trains. Pioneer Tatach Currpster began in 1894, conductor since 1897, now piloting major runs. Others include Thomas Chester, S N Eddins, C N Rodd, J A Kilcoyne, J Farrell, and G Billinge on various routes. O Neill, noted attorney M F P Farrington, 71, died.

Missoula Jung Northary Pacific Railway Cina Tatach Cuirpster Elien Thomas Chester N. Eddins Tx C. N. Rodd J. A. Kilcoyne

Bozeman Mercury Sets Early Summer Heat Record

Bozeman on June 22 saw a new high for the first day of summer as the thermometer hit 93 degrees by midafternoon, the highest since last fall. The record topped the previous spring high by four degrees, set May 19, and stood as an unprecedented early-summer mark.

Bogeman Mercury

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