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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
6
Partly cloudy weather with cool spells for Monday in western areas and Sunday in eastern zones. Local items include dental and medical ads, business notices, car theft report near Warren Hotel, church and funeral notices, legal actions, and a mix of community events. Prominent names include J Atiner, J K Martin, and W M Todd. locations span Helena, Sherman Muric House, and the Warren Hotel.
County commissioners of Lewis and Clark county may act without bids to repair the Trout creek bridge if they unanimously deem it an emergency. Attorney General Nagle said the legislature intended to grant additional powers in emergencies, though some statute language was unclear.
Atephan Ely sues the Montana State Federation of Labor in Grintlet court seeking 1530 dollars for back salary and expenses claimed for more than 22 years as former president. He states he was due 280 dollars a month and expenses, with partial payments in 1929 and later partials totaling 150 and 860, plus interest and court costs.
The first in a Friday series at Lafermountain Union College was held last night at Helene Hall. Rev McCarthy of Livingston presented an illustrated talk on castles and cathedrals of Europe, after which paintings by Mrs Nelson Maygelyson of Livingston were shown, including West Boulder and Emigrants Peak among others.
A rough roll of names appears with arrivals at hotels and social calls. People from Deson, Cascade, Magyilda, and nearby locales are shown visiting places such as the Finger and Harvey with several staying for short stays. The fragment lists many individuals and couples in transit or lodging across multiple towns.
An official military wedding at Camp Cooney yesterday morning joined Miriam Hope Sambar, 19, of Bozeman to Sergeant Janes B. Morgan, 21, of Company C Bozeman. Chaplain Lieutenant Harald Siqueland of Glasgow officiated. Witnesses were Captain Nelson Story II and Major George Fintex. The ceremony opened with the first battalion forming a hollow square and the 16rd infantry band playing. The groom and bride departed as the battalion presented arms. Numerous companies later left by train to their home towns. Colonel B. H. Williams issued a statement thanking local posts and merchants for aiding the encampment.
Corporal William Youpee of Company 8B Poplar, from the Montana National Guard, saved 14 year old Alice Simons from drowning in the Poplar River. He and a companion rescued the unconscious girl, administered first aid, and kept her breathing until a physician arrived. The Poplar Indian School superintendent will seek a Carnegie award for Youpee for his rescue.
The Montana Board of Pardons approved Governor Frink’s commutation actions reducing sentences for six state inmates. Ed Rowlhell of Columbus had 7 supervising years cut to 2 1/2. Frank Harrison of Missoula saw 10 years for car theft trimmed to 1 1/2. Joann Taber of East Helena shortened from 5 to 3. Wallace and Theodore Kaldant of Sweet Grass County from 1 1/2 to 1 1/2 years. Lester Munter of Parson reduced from 9 to 5 years.
Beaverhead was the only county from which State Treasurer James J. Bratt received a second half tax payment yesterday. The county paid the state 12106 and its share this year, down from 13 413.74 in 1922. To date 51 counties have paid the state 19463.63, compared with 870310.72 from the same counties in prior years. Payments have not yet been received from Carter, thouttetu, Golden Valley, McGone, Powell and Toole counties.
The board of equalization granted three state license permits Friday. Wholesale certificates were issued to Clarence Fintitum of Greycliffe and the Standard Wheathtaking company of Butte. G Green of Ashland received a Testaurant certificate, lifting town totals to 824 and receipts to STL TS5.
Tin O'Neill of Ahéihy asks the Montana Public Service Commission for approval to build a 20 mile pipeline from a new wall in northern Glaring to Cut Bank. Project cost estimated between $96,000 and $100,000. Local workers are urged to attend a neighbor meeting this afternoon at 2.
The city plans a three day Fourth of July break with most stores, banks, and private businesses closing while public, city, state and federal offices stay open due to legal restrictions. County offices may limit staff but largely remain governed by statute.
Representatives of the Milwaukee railroad asked the state tax commission to cut taxable value by 15 million dollars from last year, citing 60.9 million as the tentative valuation this year. A decision is expected later as Great Northern, Oregon Short Line, and Northern Pacific hearings follow.
Montana ex servicemen led by Dr WH Watts head of the veterans administration at Fort Harrison report an extension of the enrollment period from June 22 to June 28 to join the veterans contingent of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The state's quota is 16 men while only 47 have been ordered to report for training at Fort Missoula. Watts believes as many as 50 men might take the opportunity. The seven dollar daily wage will be paid. training begins tomorrow and Monday. only four applicants were rejected for physical reasons.
Gates of the Mountains Transportation Company announced Sunday the excursion season will begin with boats on a regular schedule. On Sundays, boats depart at 10 AM and 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 6 PM. Special trips may be arranged for parties or individuals by applying at the company's offices in Helena.
May tax receipts lifted Helena’s cash by 8073 to 79901.47 on May 1 367976 on May 7 and warrants 342129.07 at month end versus 249104.16 start. May taxes totaled 16411.68 with 55586.70 total receipts including 36691 water revenue. Expenditures 18496.93. major disbursements water 8488 street 2216 fire 2129 police 2098. Warrant indebtedness by fund listed. water dept balance 38497 with warrants 3667. Most funds show city balances. several departments carry prior year warrants. Fire dept spent 2700 for truck repairs last August. Street and garbage debt down nearly 25000 since last May under Commissioner Smith.
Montana beer from the Missoula brewery is expected to reach Helena by noon or shortly after, despite a late-night delay at the brewery. About 100 barrels of Meghlander Ale will be sent to Helena by truck and placed on tap upon arrival as distributors H F Sheehan and Brother report.
State Treasurer J. Britt and N. A. Wollnger sold further bonds totaling 4800 with several attorneys and trustees buying notes for estates. A large block of securities is expected to move after July 1 as maturities and new issues draw interest. Portland reports a near famine in the potato market with joint concern across Oregon Washington and Idaho about supply and prices.
Mrs. G. B. Pfeiffer of 708 Harrison Avenue was injured when her car struck a newly installed concrete traffic island at Main Street and Neill Avenue. The island lacked warnings, and a Helena dealer had warned authorities about near misses an hour earlier. Pfeiffer suffered a broken nose, a sprained back, bruises and other injuries. her daughter was uninjured.
Retired public school teachers of Montana will get $100 each for the next quarter. Miss Jensin Mc Kenn, secretary of the board, announced yesterday afternoon. 183 teachers eligible. payment likely around July 1. Largest list in history. Retirement pay funded by $1 monthly contributions from all state teachers. All board members present except Miss Elizabeth Ireland. Other members: State Treasurer James J. Brett, Attorney General Raymond T. Nagie, Miss Theo Smith of Helena, Miss Neilia Baker of Butte. Paris.—Paul Painleve, former premier, in serious condition after illness.
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