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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

7

Jardine Mine Production Surges With New Tunnel Plans

Jardine Mining in southern Park County reports a sharp rise in 1908 gold bullion concentrates and arsenic output. For the year 1908 production reached substantial gains, with first quarter 1937 figures showing $56,599.38 and January-March 1937 at $85,599.48, up from 1936. General manager CBE Nighman begins a 700-foot tunnel in virgin territory, while Willlin Hax, of New York, notes reduced costs with new mining methods. The firm plans a new building to process 300 tons daily and has secured a one-year wage increase of 50 cents per day for miners, ending June 30, 1938.

Livingston Jardine Mining Company Park County Cbe. Nighman Virgin Territory Willlin Hax New York Hax Styse Miners’ Union Jardine

Mormon Crickets Under Control in Fergus County Area

Lefistown June 22 Mormon crickets infesting Fergus County remain under control per county agent Ralph Stucky. Grasshoppers are plentiful and damaging some county areas. Ten WPA workers plus locals combat crickets while patches linger near Straw Plum Creek Roy Junction and Gilt Edge. Poison with bran fails on crickets. Travelers report crickets thick along southern roads.

Lewistown Montana Fergus County Ralph Stucky Hoever W.P.A Fergus Plum Creek Roy Junction

State Highway Meet at Great Falls June 26

Great Falls June 22 annual convention of the Central Montana Highway association executive committee will be held here June 28 in the palm room of the Hotel Rainbow with about 75 expected. Resolutions cover highway plans and will be sent to the state highway commission at Helena. Association headed by R. S. Nutt of Sidney with officers and directors from multiple towns.

Great Falls Central Montana Highway Association A. J. Breitenstein Chamber of Commerce Hotel Rainbow Seth Montana Telena R. S. Nutt Sidney W. HW George R. C. Bricker Great Walls G. M. Howell Lambert Labecrntary Andh Q. A. King John A Cireletet O. Roll W. G. Tremper Missoula A.V. Searls Ed McConnell Lewistown Howell T. W. Pullen Lambert Foley Glen Icks Richey Wyward Reeve Janenh J. Nowlt Jordan Menry Stenson Kanal Witlamaon Triu D. A. Kingh

Barbara Bell Patterns for Summer Fashions

Barbara Bell presents summer styles with comfortable waists short sleeves and flared skirts. The Barbara Bell Belt pattern No 125 offers sizes 7 through 62 with yardage details and trimming notes and the Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book promises attractive practical designs for women teens and mature sizes with direct ordering instructions.

Lonas Alwys Tent Barbara Bell Nitta

State PEO Meet in Cut Bank June 29

Cut Bank June 22 The state convention of PEO will open in Cut Bank High School on June 29 for a three day meeting through July 1. Banquet planned for opening night with daily luncheons catered by Iverson's Coffee Shop. I L picnic at Van Demark cabin. Committees list chairmen for registration housing decorations music and more with Mrs Mattha Peppies as general chairman and Mrs Carolyn Berger coordinating registration.

Cut Bank PEO Iverson I.L van Demark Eva van Demark Edris Fisher Musa Ransom Niance Ethel Stack Aibieds Misk Favors Harriet Anderson Transportation

Dillon Teacher Is Taken By Death

Dillon mourns Aliee Chambers Dimatad a longtime kindergarten teacher and former Dillon mayoral widow who died in Missoula after an operation. Born 1881 in Gudden Town she moved to Dillon in 1899 and trained at the Normal college. Surviving: daughter Eloise of Dillon mother Elizabeth Chambers Malta sisters Gertruda Rathbone Malta and D W Stockman Red Cloud Ned brother George A Chambers Malta.

Mra Frank BD Wills Thlaely Eloise Dillon Elizabeth Chambers Malta Gertruda Rathbone Malia D. W.stockman Red Cloud Ned George A. Chambers

Mildred Mootz and William Lintz Wedding in Deer Lodge

Mildred Mootz daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Mootz of Minneapolis and William Ralph Lintz son of Mr and Mrs W M Lintz married at the home of F C Phelps. The ceremony took place Friday June 18 with Ruth Lintz as bridesmaid and HH Daniels as best man. The couple left for a wedding breakfast and will reside in Dear Lodge after returning from Yellowstone Park.

Daniels Airs Lints Jamar Yellowstone Park Lodge

Zortman Ferry Wrecked By Storm

Zortman June 22. Rus sell operator of the ferry across the Miggoud river at the newer plant reports a storm wrecked a ferry boat last week. He has not carried passengers across since and plans to resume service as soon as possible this week.

Zortman Russell Miggoud River Ula Bent

Libby Bridge Ready For Travel Final Acceptance

June 22 final acceptance of the Libby creek bridge a 140 foot span 12 miles north of Libby on the Kallspell Linby road was made by L F Martin chief engineer for the Bureau of Public Roads on an inspection last week. Other road work includes grading near a contract award for another section and oiling plans delayed to spring 1998.

Libby Libby Creek Kallspell-Linby L. F. Martin Bureau of Public Roads Belloc Glacier Parks Martin Belton East Flat- Head Lake Olney Great Northern Railroad

Five Hurt In Auto Wreck At Kalispell

Kalispell June 22 Five persons were injured last night when a car driven by George Dueling crashed into an auto driven by Milo Montgomery Dueling was arrested and charged with reckless driving The crash occurred on Buffalo hill with Dueling on the wrong side of the road Two women suffered facial injuries two boys were bruised and cut and one woman was in shock Information on the injured outside names. Fire damaged grain storage and a shed at Grain Growers Oil and Rattleson plants with estimated losses of 5000 Louis Lekvold of Rattleson severely burned as firemen prevented gasoline tanks from exploding and pushed the tanker clear.

Kalispell George Dueling Milo Montgomery Pole Buffalo Hill Montgomery Felica Seohéy Grain Growers Oil Company Rattleson Company Louis Lekvold Tattieson Company Em- Pinve

Wool Pool Formed in Rosebud County

Rosebud County forms a wool marketing pool with fifteen growers signed, over 150000 pounds scheduled for sale under the Rosebud County Wool Marketing Association rules. Officers include President Harry Kennedy and Vice President W R Woodson with secretary Frank Tiurnum. board includes Dale Philbrick, Jan Graf, and J C Lloyd. Any producer may join by signing a marketing agreement at the county agent office.

Parasth Rosebud Rosebud County Ahore Dale Philbrisk Forsyth Jann Graf J.C. Lloyd Rorebud Werewitmied Offinera

Moral Is Let Hitch Hikers Keep Walking

Philipsburg June 22 Ralph Bowers a Gold Hill region winner was forced at gunpoint to drive to Spokane with a hitchhiker. The armed man rode in the car and ordered Bowers to keep going toward Spokane after stopping near Maxville. Bowers reported the incident to police on his return home.

Philipsburg Ralph Bowers Ninner Spokane Bowers Washington City Bowers Sila Ne Here Maxville Miasoulia Min

Funeral services for Mrs. Riumhagen held at Methodist Church

June 22 report from Ronan notes funeral services for Mrs. Fred Riumhagen who died from injuries after a failed fire set with kerosene at a Polson hospital. She was 37 and survived by her husband five children and her mother residing in Oklahoma.

Ronan Fred Riumhagen Polson Sale

Helena Officials Speak At Meeting Of Commissioners

Helena officials address the Montana county commissioners convention in Red Lodge noting plan to exempt homes from taxes and loans, public welfare qualifications, highway finances, and legal aspects of county duties. Attendees include J M Brandford, Dr M Lareen, D A McKinnon, Robert Fletcher, H A Simmons, John G Brown, and WW Gal Blaines as toastmaster.

Red Lodge Jura D. A. McKinnon State Highway Department Robert Fletcher Highway Department H. A. Simmons Carbon County John G. Brown Helena County Commissioners Association Gal Blaines

Injured Forest Service Man Figures In Airplane Rescue

Katlapell June 22. Returning late yesterday from Holbrook landing in the south fork area, Bd Jellison reports rescue of Clifford Averill who was injured when pitched from a horse at Big Battle. Averill listed as progressing satisfactorily at the hospital after first aid by forestry students.

Dey Elv Cockrell Big Prairie Swan Range Ble Prairie South Fork River Flathead Range Holbrook Landing Field Spotted Bear

Montana Girl to Be Heard on NBC Network Next Sunday

Bozeman reports Daphne DeBruin of Chouteau County a national winner in the 4 H social progress contest and Kay Cameron state club leader will be heard on the Magic Key program from New York City. The broadcast starts 2 p.m. Eastern and DeBruin, one of Montana's four delegates to the National 4 H Club camp in Washington, D C, will guest of the National Broadcasting Company and receive a $54 college scholarship during the program.

Bozeman Mias Daphne DeBruin Chouteau County Kay EB Cameron New York City N.E.C Blue Miss DeBruin Montana Washington, D. C National Broadcasting Company Miss DeBrulu David Sarnott

Montana’s oldest police chief resigns after long service

Anaconda June 2. Thomas L. Cullen Montana’s ardent police chief for many years resigned today after 19 years of service. He served as chief more than 14 years. M P Mahoney was named to succeed Cullen temporarily and Stephen Percina, a veteran officer, was appointed acting chief.

Anaconda Thomas L. Cullen Montana Cullen M.P. Mahoney Wamed Stephen Percina

QNE WAY 10 HANDLE TRAFFIC VIOLATORS IN TEXAS

Dallas readers learn of a judge named King Wilhelmson who aims to curb traffic violators by detaining them overnight with $200 fines and three days in jail after 11:80 p m. A fatal highway crash on No 22 near Milea City injures two year old Niles Vity, daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Brush. The Montana traffic fatality tally reaches six for 1937 and the state boasts the country’s longest railroad mileage with 18 734 miles of track and 12 282 miles of train lines.

Dallas Texan King Willamon Tip Polly Niles Vity Loraine Brush Melvin Brush Milea City George Nichols Co Dbagen Rork Springs Garfeld County Montana

Roundup Boy Will Teach at Huron South Dakota

Roundup student Roger Ort mayer of Roundup, a Nakola Wesleyan University graduate, travels to Huron South Dakota to teach Peace and International Relations at a Presbyterian youth assembly. He will then attend a two week Institute of International Relations training in Nellville, Illinois before joining a peace camp initiative led by Fos Dick and others, with aims toward wartime relief across Western states.

Roundup Roger Ortmayer Nakola Wesleyan University Mitchell M. D Huron S. D Presbyterian Young People's Alate Assembly Naperville Institute of International Relations Emergence Peace Campaten Harry Emerson Fosdick Richard Byrd Stra D Roosevelt

Notice to Contractors for Federal Aid Project in Montana

Federal Aid Project Ney Unika bids opened June 1937 for road improvements on Helena-Boulder Road in Lewis and Clark counties. Contract valued at 142,000 with wage rates and bonding requirements. plans available via Montana State Highway Commission. bids open to responsible contractors, June 11 and 23, 1937.

Hizheas Commission of Montana Biare Capitol EbeMsius Helena-Boulder Leis and Clark Jefferson Helena MMM Nicena United States Bureau of Public Ready Briseanla Cormission Tate Gurationnaire Ang Swers Financial Hitler Ie Commission Widinway Commission Roed A. Hague DA McKinnon Eni Federal Aid Project Wie de Medway Coutaiselon Helens Sneteatier Orando-Aumusin Lewis and Clark County Rosere Pana Tn State Highway Commission Thi Missoula Valve Technica Tlen Ax Commisaria Tate Wionway Commiabion Bera A. Hane A. McKinnion Bratt Ivy Os Jane Arehive

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