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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

2

Unemployment Unit Hires Montana Employers Audit Drive

The Montana unemployment compensation commission moves to identify 11 669 employers under the social security act. Officials say many firms misread forms while the simple reports request 1936 payrolls and determine 1937 contribution liability. Director Barclay Crafehead warns timely mail returns to avoid delinquent notices.

Montana Unemployment Compensation Commission of Mall Commission Hove Wild Barclay Crafehead

Golf Gleanings First Round Near Cherry Hill Course

Denver June 23 The Trans Mississippi tournament opened with dramatic golf on Cherry Hill as 32 players advanced to tomorrow’s second round. Defending champion John Dawson faced late resistance but carved out a victory over Bob Conliff Jr on the extra hole after a near eagle attempt. Hartman and Watts won their matches in extra innings while several former champions exited. Eddie Held, veteran winner in 1923 and 1924, eliminated O D Casa Jr. in Denver.

Denver John Dawson Chicago Cherry Hill Dawson Valeran Bis Crown Aod Bob Conlift Oklahoma City Nan Eagle Trey Dawron Joe Tiartman O'Hara Watts Hartman Jack Munger Dallas Ralph Redding Independence T-M Leland Hane Ian Paris Texas Fret Newton Cleveland Florida Mannon Eddie Held St. Louis O. D. Casa, Jr

Brass 6 Charged With Embezzling 100 State Funds

Fusticy of the Peace J. P. Brase was charged in district court with embezzling state funds after a state examiner report found at least 145 unaccounted fines totaling 3411.50. The resignation was accepted and bail set at 3000 as the county attorney moves to recover the 100 used for a client fine.

BRASS Han J. P. Brase Harald K. Andersom M. J. Thomas Highway Patrol State Examiner George N. Middleman Red Lodge George W. Padbury W. D. Rankin Padbury Anderson Hrasa Drees

One round in ring sets up new mark

Elizabeth N J June 23 AP It took Jack Torrance nearly 20 minutes tonight to score a one round knockout over Al Pekunis of Hilzabeth in a bizarre bout. The end came officially at 241 in the first round. Torrance was knocked down twice and had a five minute rest for alleged low blows and downed Pekunis again before victory was declared.

Elizabeth N. J Jack Torrance al Pekuris Hilza Beth Febunis Torrence Roteres Jim Manley Torrance Pekunie Manley Pekunis Dawn Iie Gus Moreland Peoria Wood Ateady George Dorsey Denver Jimmy Manion St. Louis Arthur Blomaquiet Colorado

Delegation To Attend Lodge 1 At Spokane

A large delegation from Capital City lodge No. 252 of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America will leave Friday for Spokane to attend the biennial district convention opening today. Henry Woare, president, said Helena members will send a drill team and Odin degree group among others. The Helena gathering aims to boost the 1939 convention and Jubilee celebration. Attending are named drill and Odin degree team members with officials and musicians listed.

Capital City Helene Weare Helena Elstg Magnuson Alice Fredericka Jeannie Totte Joyce Englund Gwladys Lenin Larson Marguerite Olson Neone Lee Shirley Strandberg Julsa Strandberg Hilma Stadheim Hulda Walden Clara Nichols Helena Lodge Gunhlid Lindstrom Hilma Anderson Ruth Bergquist Betty Weara Marjory Horde Odin Oscar Horde Arthur Berumegard Ralph Strandberg Richard Hergaulat W. P. Filgeram Martin Stathelm Henry Woare J. A. Ect Marie Eck Elmer Lindstrom Elyo Horde Anna Carlson Gertrude Larsen Marie Woare Pearl Johnson Melvin Magnuson Margaret Dahler

Sympathy Strike in Ohio City Flare Prompts Guard Action

Ohio City tensions escalate as 10000 steel workers idle in Warren after a three day stabbing at the Republic plant. National guardsmen escort nonstrikers, traffic resumes, and a car overturns as demonstrations flare. Union leaders threaten a broader march amid upheaval in steel and allied plants.

L.O Chicago John McKeown D.so Lewis Tec Bethlehem Inland Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Warren Totay Tynn Griffith National Republic Lesdera CTO Warren Electrical J W.P.A

Great Falls Snubbed On USGC Map Of Quake Intensity

A Coast and Geodetic Survey map omits Great Falls in listing quake intensities, sparking debate over booster actions. Helena is blamed for alleged influence while other cities like Butte Missoula Livingston and Ronan receive noted levels. Local readers will seek better inclusion on the map.

Butte Missoula Livingston Ronan Fin Great Falla U.S.C G.B Jendings G.S Helenand Great Faille Post Office Atore U.9.c G.9 U.3.c Helena Liviggaton Ronen Edgewlas

Mass of Evidence Will Be Introduced in Liquor Case

A district court hearing opened on Tuesday to test if signatures on petitions to suspend the new retroactive liquor law are valid or forged. The case, brought by Jack Higgins to block certification and the referendum, includes witnesses like Senators Keely and Sullivan and Representative Metlen arguing the act is a revenue and appropriation measure not subject to referral. Clerks from several counties were subpoenaed to produce registration records. destruction rules may lead to further summonses. The Supreme Court had not ruled on Mrs. Lucy T. McLemore’s prohibition writ challenging the restraining order against declaring the Hauer law inoperative.

Jack Higgins W. E. Keely Powell County M. J. Sullivan Jefferson County Jon Metlen Heaverhead Iset Cleaton Supreme Court Lucy T. McLemore Prohibition George W. Padbury Sam Mitchell Roy E Ayers

U S Mediators In Steel Crisis

United States mediators left a four hour conference with federal mediators as talks continued on a steel labor contracts issue with CIO signatory requirements. Phillip Murray spoke briefly while Charles P. Tift declined to comment on current efforts to bridge the gap.

C.I.0 Atee Phillip Murray Steel Workers Organizing Committee Charles P. Tift

War Labor Crisis Deepens as Lewis Demands Contracts

Washington reports Senator Lewis warns of strong army to back government, saying labor strife threatens national security. He opposes war department cuts while peace board seeks compromises. Attorney General orders arrest of strike pickets over mail truck interference in Youngstown and Warren, Ohio.

Republic Bethlehem Inland Youngstown Shoot & Tube John L. Lewis Lewis Peace Board Washington War Department America Cummings Youngstown and Warren, Ohio Republiictaal Corporation Aml Mall Postofficn Department Government Ia

Former Helena athlete visits Helena from Washington

Attorney and Mrs Lawrence Sheane of Washington DC have arrived in Helena to visit relatives. Larry Sheane, once a top Helena High School all state basketball center, later graduated Carroll College and Georgetown Law. He works for the Federal Alcohol Administration and is on temporary assignment in New York. Also from Barcelona, five US citizens were held for questioning after allegedly entering Spain from France.

Mra Lawrences Scheena Washington, D. C Helena Larry Sheane Soction Helena High School Ater Carroll College Georgetown Uuniverslty Federal Alcohol Administration New York City

Senate witness in strike probe murder victim

In Kentucky a county judge linked deputy sheriff Wash Irvin slaying to a prior Civil Liberties inquiry into Harlan County's deputy system. Two ex deputies faced murder warrants. a Knoxville teen was held for questioning as part of the probe. Senator Norris sought hospital treatment for a gastrointestinal issue in Washington.

Harlan, Ky Morris Beytor Wash Irvin Senate Civil Liberties Committee Harlan County Irvin Civil Liberties Committee Here Perry G. Noe Allen Bowlin Saylor Bowlin George Lea Sherfe Lea Fleenor Fleenor Sally Smith Knoxville Tenn Washington United Mine Workers of America Chatrain LaFolletta Wis Civil Liberties Senator Norris Ind Ned Naval Hospital Senate

Senator Wheeler Trusts Montana Water Projects Get Funds

Washington June 23 Sen Horton Wheeler of Montana said approval of an amendment to the relief bill virtually assures completion of 2 504 000 dollars of Montana water conservation projects funded by Public Works money The projects include irrigation works on the Little Missouri river in Carter and Crook counties as well as Upper Musselshell and Nevada Creek in Powell counties and other works in Ravalli Richland Meagher Wheatland Golden Valley and other counties with costs ranging from 38 280 to 778 181 dollars

Washington Horton K. Wheeler Montana Senate Montane Donde Montana Water Conservation Program Little Missouri River Carter County Mont Crook County Wyo Musselehell Meagher Wheatland Golden Valley Nevada Creek Powell County Ravalli Sidney Cumping Richland County

Williston man says he did not see train at crossing

William Kierstead of Billston suffered multiple broken ribs and facial injuries when Northern Pacific freight cars struck his car near a Williston crossing. He recalled hearing no warning signal and cannot remember the moments after impact. He was taken to St Peter's hospital and was reported as progressing satisfactorily. The Columbus project in St. Water County valued at $55,000.

William Klerstead Billston Northern Pacific Freight Traits Williston Kierstead Tts T. L. Hawking Kleratead St. Peter's Hospital Elizaton Columbus

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