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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1930

Page

7

Veterans organize Foreign Wars unit at Anaconda

Anaconda June 24 Lauren Taft elected commander of the Anaconda Memorial Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Knights of Pythian castle. A charter was granted to local men joining the national organization. Officers named include P. F. Walsh and others. delegates to Bozeman convention chosen. The VFW is the national group of veterans who served in foreign conflicts.

Anaconda Lauren Taft Anaconda Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Knights of Pythtun Helana Waa P. F. Walsh Toni Ba|munds Wiliam J. Webb Edward McDermott William Heath T. J. Malloy Russell Ogporns Dar Victor Nordberg Walter Clark Joe Furchong Bozeman W. J. Webb Oliver Fairbault Willum Martin Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Mona Moans Her Sweetie Out of the Courtroom

Great Falls news reports Mona Me Cray and an alleged partner caused a disturbance in a district noted for robberies. Patrolman Jack Long detained Mona Cray and her companion, who slipped away amid a crowd as the man fled through a rear door. Mona was fined $60 on vagrancy charges and jailed for 26 days when unable to pay.

Great Falla Robbarins Jack Long Mona Cray Thair Minces New Atation City Delling Long Desting Lato Mfely Aha Postes Court Enlow

Geysers Roar During Park Opening in Wyoming

Yellowatone Park in Wyoming opens the summer season with geysers active and erupting. The Old Faithful area sees eruptions every 68 minutes while nearby Clianteas and Glanteas feature tall spouts reaching up to 209 feet, with eruptions lasting from 12 to 36 hours.

Yellowatone Park Wyo Yellowatone National Park Park Guesta Geysara Vanin

Great Falls Firm Wins Pishkun Reservoir Enlargement Contract

Fairfield June 24 The contract has been awarded by the Bureau of Reclamation at Washington for enlarging the Tishkun Reservoir project. Thorngatat & Smith of Great Falls secured the award after lowest bidders Trade Booth of Angley North Dakota withdrew their bid. Work starts at once, increasing capacity from 2000 to 22000 acres.

Fairfield Bureau of Reclamation Washington Thorngatat & Smith Great Falls Trade& Booth Atngley N. D Great Fade Thornquint

Great Falls Council Debates Measure Wares Reported Opposition

Great Falls city council hears heated discussion over a measure and a report by the Wares Against Measure committee led by Aldermen Pappin Read and Shonpard. The committee urged opposition to the measure, while Tom Logan and George Yaeger backed amendments, sparking tense debate on the council floor. Aldermen Delphy and Sutherland criticized allowing the issue, while Pappin urged full investigation for citizens.

Great Falla Great Falls Counsil Pappin J. M. Read W. A. Shonpard Tom Logan George Yaeger W. J. Delphy Read Delphy Charles Sutherland Alderdan Pappin

Five Injured in Great Falls Traffic Week

Five people were injured in 28 accidents during the week ending Saturday noon in Great Falls. A. L. Anderson, lieutenant of police, reports eight people injured in the past two weeks and 61 crashes total. Three of the injured were children. four were struck or walked into by cars.

Great Falla A. L. Anderson Leutenant Police Great Falls Raetine Mys

White Sulphur Springs Notes And Visits

White Sulphur Springs June 24 W G Maxwell of Boreman way here the past week calling on old friends Ringling recently returned from Florida and other southern towns John Potter was taken to a Livingston hospital after his mother Mrs Kate Potter fell seriously injured Walter Brown of Malta is at the veterans hospital Mrs Nea Chamberlain returned from California for the summer While en route she stopped in Spokane and met Mr and Mrs M Nampton Mr and Mrs Tra Miller and sons and Mr Frances Daniela and son William were in Helena Sherriff Carl Shriner and Mrs Florence Ritch were in Helena on Wednesday modern residence being erected on the Lucas ranch Mr and Mrs Claude Elif and family work ongoing Mrs Potter and son other items from the community verde.

Hier John. Potter Livingston Nea Chamberlain Paw California Why Spokane M. Nampton Tra Miller Frances Daniela WiHam Mya Constant Lachat William Eilis Butte Henry Shaw Bateman Claude Eif Lucas Ranch Sherrff Carl Shriner Florence Ritch Helena

Local Visitors Fill Trident Area Across Weekend

Trident notes list of visitors to Bozeman Three Forks and surrounding areas. Mrs. Hoffman and others visited Bozeman while Mr. and Mrs. Luther entertained in town. Several residents from Townsend Choteau and Three Forks vacationed in Madison and Yellowstone regions over the weekend.

Three House Members to Attend Lewin and Clark Ceremony

Great Falls June 14 Three representatives chosen by Nicholas Longworth to attend the Lewin and Clark celebration in Great Falls on July 4 and 6 will come for the parade with their wives. They are Joseph L. Hooper Michigan Lloyd Thurston Iowa and Sam S Hill Washington. Hooper named as spokesman for the group’s congressional committee praised as an excellent speaker. Vice President Curtis has not yet named the three senators for the event, with expectations in a few days.

Great Falls Nicholas Longworth Tha Tomer House of Congress Ralph Pricker Chamber of Commerce Scott Leaytt Thim Joseph L. Hooper Michigan Lloyd Thurston Iowa Sam Hill Waatington Hooper Nasha Lemritt Michigan ¢Ankrasaman Boston Vica Curtis

Mixing Gas With Moon Lands Man in the Hooltow

Bozeman June 24 Driving a car with a booze and gasoline mix along the Yellowstone trail between Bozeman and Belgrade Sunday evening caused a crash in heavy traffic. Jerry Kyen endangered many motorists before going into a ditch near Belgrade. Kyes was arrested and jailed, later brought to county court, pled guilty to a charge, and was sentenced to brief jail time. Kyes is a veteran with a companion, a visiting veteran, at the encampment. The incident involved a bottle of liquor procured to perform proper courtesies and occurred the afternoon.

Bozeman Yellowstone Trail Belgrada Jerry Kyen Belgrade Kcyes Maranal Obarisa McDonald Stubouse Kyes Rovaman Jair Pesce Axtell Kayen

Victor Boy Survives Bolt Striking Cattle on Ranch

Victor Boy driven cattle on his father’s ranch three miles west of town when lightning struck. Four head of cattle were knocked down and two two-year-old steers died. Young Exche was dazed, staying mounted as the bolt struck near him and the cable line. he did not fall from the horse.

Victor Starley Exche Victor Ranch Bay Exche

Farewell Note Found in Room of Death by Own Action

Farewell notes in English and Finnish found in a room where John Wirth, 42, native of Finland and resident of Butts for 22 years, died Saturday. Police investigate suicide tied to heart disease after a bottle with a few drops of carbolic acid was found. Relatives could not be located. body held at undertakers pending results of autopsy and investigation.

Hutte Ari Ip & Bottle John Wirth Wirte Nativs Ifinland Butts Mra Magda Syren

United States and Germany Sign Wartime Settlement

The United States and Germany reach a wartime settlement to fulfill treaty provisions. The U S government will receive 250,000,000 dollars to cover American army occupation costs and an additional 505,000,000 dollars for distributions among American private claims holders.

Alximants Germany

Truck Straddles Fence on Road Near Drummond

Travelers on the Yellowstone trail between Drummond and Gold Creek reported a truck astride the right-of-way fence about two miles south of Helmville road. The wrecked car reportedly belonged to Joe Duff of a nearby ranch. A Cinching basket full at feb a flaking rod and 9 Dips were found nearby, but no clear details on how the accident occurred could be obtained.

Drummond Yallowstone Gold Creek Helmville Road Joe Duff

Lightning Ignites Twin Butte Fires Near Milwaukeet

Butte reports two fires sparked by yesterday afternoon storms. The Milwaukee railroad station roof area housing electrical gear was damaged as firefighters contained the blaze before spreading. A second fire behind the Grand Hotel damaged a transformer. both incidents caused minor damage and drew onlookers.

Butte MilwWaukee Parsons Grand Hotel

Drenching Rain Blesses South Eastern Montana Farmers

Drenching rain arrived across southeastern Montana boosting moisture for farmers after a dry spell. Miles City reports only a trace, but Jordan, Terry, Fortina, and nearby regions saw beneficial showers stoking hope for crops and roads affected by the wet spell.

Montana

Anaconda Chief Institutes Fireworks Ban

Anaconda Chief Tom Cullen ordered the suspension of fireworks and fire crackers today. The duration of the ban was not disclosed as officials stated further details would be announced later.

Anscends Tom Cullen

Great Falls Council Approves Health Department Continuation

June 24 Great Falls council, despite Mayor Fousek’s objections over cost and staff, voted to continue city county cooperation with Cancada county to operate and maintain the health department and employ a full time health officer. An influential group of educators, ministers and physicians urged continuation. Resolutions from local medical society and business groups supported the policy.

Great Falls A. J. Fousek Great O’ Palla Cancada County Aken Health Board Foueek Castade County Medical Society Kiwanis Club Strain Realty Company Strain Brothers

Wheatland Clerk in Automobile Mishap Near Shawmut

Wheatland County Clerk T. W. Hicks was in a Ford that left the road one mile west of Shawmut and rolled over twice. He sustained only a slight wrist bruise and a general shaking, with no serious injuries reported as bystanders aided his extrication beside the railroad. A wheel was smashed and the steering wheel bent, but the car's frame remained intact.

Harlaxton T. W. Hicks Wheatland Shawmut Hicks Johns

Powell Officers Seek Driver In Collision Near Drummond

A car collision near Drummond left Mies Flemming with two broken legs and her father Dava Flemming shaken. Deputy reports a blue Chevrolet touring car, dark complexioned man with glasses, and a companion in a blue sweater and visor, suspected of causing the crash and being sought by Deer Lodge officers.

Deer Lodge Drummond Mies Flemming Nevada Valley Powell County Dava Flemming Flemming W. A. Wilcox

Dedication of St. Pauls Lutheran Church at Lewistown

Lewistown June 24 dedication services for the new St. Pauls Lutheran church building hosted visiting dignitaries and the pastor. The morning service was led by Rev. BE Nachtevim of Minneapolis with choirs and a vocal duet by Lauretta and Dorothy Meyer. German afternoon rites were led by Rev. H. T. Rawh of Billings and evening by Rev. M. D. Mudtloft of Butte, Montana Lutheran conference president.

Lewistown St. Paul's Lutheran Church Paul 5 Meyer BE. G. Nachteveim Minneapolis

Poisoner to Go on Trial July 14 in Anaconda

The spring term of district court in Anaconda opened with Judge George Winston presiding. Twelve criminal and 17 civil cases are on the calendar. The venue report returns July 7. The docket includes George Norris charged with maliciously exposing aristolochnes to domestic animals, with the case set for July 14.

Anaconda District Court George Winston George Norris Alrycholnes

Pictures of Power Site Celebration Shown in Missoula

In Missoula on June 24 the Wilma theater shows color pictures of the Flathead river power project. Chief Koastatah and Chief Char-In appear, and Frank M. Kerr of Montana Power explains tribal membership. The event includes speeches in the Indiana language with translations while the falls roar nearby.

Missoula Mianoula Fox Mariatone Alto Flathead River Wilma Theater H. Jc. Taylor Theim Wan New York Pigit Koastatah Char- In Frank M. Keer Rocky Mountain Montana Romproian Tribel Indiana

Automobiles in Deer Lodge Crash injure several riders

In a crash eight miles south of Deer Lodge Mrs. William P Johnson sustained two broken ribs and a minor busbead sumerone Drumen while William Francia of Butte and Ada Johnson were injured with broken legs and minor injuries. The collision occurred near the Jobssose ranch when Francia’s vehicle left the road and the other car veered into a ditch.

Deer Lodge Teraona St. Joseph's Hospital William P. Johnson William Francia Butte Ada Johnson Sere

Tripoli Resident Seeks Publication Bulletins in Syria

A missive from Tripoli Syria requests four publications available for distribution. The note, sent via Director F B Linfield of the Montana Experimentation, notes worldwide transportation in a neighborhood.

Tripoli F. B. Linfield The Moctana Syria

Freeman heads Cascade county Senator club in Great Falls

J W Freeman a Great Falls attorney was unanimously elected chairman of the Cascade county Galen for Senator club at a Rainbow hotel palm room gathering Monday evening. About 46 prominent Republicans attended as officers were elected Georgia Berry national committeewoman vice president and Lou Mollumby secretary-treasurer.

J. W. Freeman Great Falls Cascade County Galen For Georgy H. Berry Neional Lou Mollumby Great Palla Nr Freeman

Dillon Boy Drives Bug Into a Sedan Crash Near town

Dillon June 24 Charles Worth injured last Saturday when the bug roadster he rode in crashed into a large sedan driven by Joseph Guctison of the Jutte post office. Worth was with Clark Naegel Frank Taylor and others when the accident occurred on the Dillon Butte road. The bug was badly smashed and several women’s cars were damaged.

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