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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
7
Fragmentary Helena items report Dr John G Thompson involved in a road incident, a watch and dress case tied to local police, and various notices from War veterans meetings to upcoming funerals. Miscellaneous items include car foreman changes, military travel plans, road openings, and property foreclosures.
Local officers seek Mian from Calgary who disappeared from a hotel on June 4 after registered at Meladden Street. He left personal belongings valued at 30 to 78 dollars and a wrist watch. The guest, about 40 to 43, wore a brown suit and unit hat, was clean shaven, and photographs of a woman and two girls were found in his grip. Baggage is held at the hotel.
Frank Gleason sues Tanet Gleason for divorce in district court claiming incompatibility and recovered money from a roaming house venture in Canada. Tanet, a Butte resident, asks to move the case to Silver Bow county. this is the second suit between the Gleasons with prior Cruelty decree sought by Mrs Gleason.
The Moroni Olsen Players will present Mr. Dim Masses By Saturday night at the Marlow. Advance sale is heavy as Helena residents cancel weekend trips for the attraction. Olsen, famed on Broadway for Candida and The Trial of Joan of Arc, brings a robust, cultured performance and lifelong teaching effort to the Circuit Repertory company's high ambition season.
The Intermountain Transportation Co. will open a new state of the art bus depot in Butte on July 1. Located in the old Patas block at Park and Dakota streets, the facility will serve Butte Anaconda and Philipsburg according to Montana railroad commission advisories.
More than 30 students enrolled at the first session of the Intermountain Urion Summer School at Intermountain College. The 12 week program, led by Prof. Paul M. Adams and staff, draws 10 of 12 students from other colleges and several high school pupils. Mills Hall dormitory will house attendees with women on the first floor and men on the second. President Edward Klemme expects the school to become a permanent college department. registrations continue this week.
A. Hy Abbott, Helena forest supervisor, has been in Ellis ton this week negotiating an exchange of private land for land in the reserve to forestry use. HL J. Hendre n reports a washed out federal reserve road on Avalanche creek near Flawerce ranch needing repairs and bridge replacements. The Deep creek road between Townsend and White Sulphur Springs is open but in poor condition.
Appeals were taken in seven district court civil cases where Montana Trust and Savings Bank acted as executor for the late John T.L. Burke. The bank filed the appeals, with issues tied to partnerships and obligations arising from business dealings involving Burke and associates. Several actions named power of attorney, estate administrators, trustees, and undertakings on appeal, including a $300 guaranty provision.
Major H. Cheadle formerly of Lewistown Montana arrived at Camp Exicksay last evening to observe the second battalion parade at 5 o clock and then dined with regimental officers. He travels from Fort Leavenworth en route to Missoula where he will assume command of the U S Army post. He holds a high rating as an instructor and has a reward as an officer in the AELF.
Five men including John, Quitt, Elkins, Paula and Cos were arrested by sheriff officers and sentenced to ten days on vagrancy pleas after being held on a boxcar burglary charge. The incident occurred in Northern Pacific yards where groceries were stolen from a boxcar bound for a Bozeman shipper. the case remains under investigation. A drowned body in the Missouri river near Watford City was identified as Arthur Fullerton, 19, son of J Willerton, Hazny Mont, with the death linked to a prior drowning while driving cattle last October.
Sponsors of Rutie camp fire organization pledge assistance and cooperation with Helena groups. Butte girls invite Miss Bell Hoover and Pete Cavitt to attend a Helena summer camp with archery and crafts, July 21 to 28 at Can Miracle. Boy Scout aid covers tents, cots, mess tent, cook tent, and kitchen. Helena East Helena plan a treasure hunt tomorrow at 4 PM starting from the state capital, led by Miss Helen Cavitt. Nakawa group, led by Miss Dorothy Haege, hosts a food and candy sale tomorrow at New York store to fund the camp.
Announcement in New York confirms the marriage of Flora Hale Averill of Montana to Matthew Snyder of New York. Miss Averill, daughter of late Kirs T N Averill of the Townsend Star, has taught in Hawaii and Montana, and will wed June 25 in New York before heading abroad. The couple plan to settle in New York City after visiting Mountain.
Local personal notices list Carcoran from Mra cae J M Career visiting transit. Mr. and Mrs. PLD. Mankind arrive from Lutte. Allen Graveley of Toynsend and Bieat of Harvey. Mr. and Mrs. Georne Seteentin of Livingston visiting relatives and friends. J Merrin, Holter rancher, and daughter Stabe Mor Hy seen. August J Teknetm of Chicago aboard United American liner on business. Draper of Missoula, water mechanic for Northern Pacific, visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Yad Sarock and children visiting Dearborn country. Arthur Danis of Elliston visiting Ac Ingersoll in Kenswood. Thuan McCarthy of New York left for Glacier Park after a 10-day visit. William Wallac of New York City touring ranch properties along the Sun River. returns Saturday.
A conference on suspending the Helena Logan rail service is planned for this morning at 10 39 at the Montana railroad commission. The Commercial Club and ex Governor WV Stewart backs the meeting to seek details on future service after the commission allowed abandonment citing bus service as a substitute. Opposition from Helena interests is noted.
Articles of incorporation filed with the Secretary of State reveal Colonial apartments of Bainville Pritte and W J Hall Co of Bainville form anew. Butte firm has capital stack around 100000 dollars divided into 10000 shares of 10 each. Incorporators include Jeanette A MacDonald Lowndes Maury and Ry Tews Krown all from Butte with others from Bainville and Opal.
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