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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

4

Heléna Freshman Wilford Jos Helena Accepted by Harvard

Wilford H Johnson, Heléna high school graduate and third in a class of 47, was accepted by Harvard University as a freshman with no examination. The board accepted credits and principal recommendations, noting smaller high schools yield strong students. Johnson’s father is Frank H Johnson, VP of American National Bank. Robert A Mills, salutatorian, seeks the Edison scholarship after math focus for electrical engineering.

Wilford H. Johnson Heléna High School Harvard University Frank Hi. Johnson Mwan A. J. Roberts Mr. Johnson Frank H. Johnson American National Bank Robert A. Mills Thomas A Edison

Alleged Highjackers Held at City Jail

Three men named F Jones M Walters and C R Wilson suspected of robbing a man of 10 dollars aboard a Northern Pacific box car were arrested after a trainyard pursuit east of Townsend. Wilson was nabbed by Special Officer Purcell around 9 30 pm. the others were captured two hours later on Manstreet. One suspect was identified by a missing front finger and all three carried fountain pens and ink bottles when searched at the police station. The robbed man will file charges tomorrow.

Northern Pacific Weir F. Jones M. Walters C. R Wilson Townsend C. R. Wilson Purcell Earl Brown

Captain Olson Named Battalion Commander in Montana Guard

Capt Clarence Olson was appointed commander of the first battalion Montana National Guard in an order from Col EH Williams at Camp Erickson. He led regimental staff. under him are infantry companies from Whitehall Sidney and Poplar. Capt Dixon succeeds Capt WJ Lowery of Whitehall in temporary command. The regimental baseball finals for the Poplar Indian team were moved to today at 3 pm with Froid beating Poplar 5 3, and Froid vs Bore Ty an for the championship. The regimental track meet, excluding pole vault and hurdles, will be held Thursday at 1 pm, with medals awarded Friday in ceremonies led by Lieut Alva Straw, athletic officer.

Clarence Olson Montana National Guard EH. Williams Camp Erickson Whitehall Sidney Poplar Dixon W. J. Lowery Efernals Froid Bore- Tyan Alva Straw

Reparation Talks Revealed To President Hoover

Washington June 25 AP intimate details of the German reparations agreement were given to President Hoover by four unofficial American representatives who helped shape it. The luncheon group included Owen D. Yount J P Morgan Thomas W Lamont and Nelson Perkins with Stimson and key State and Treasury officials present. They reported verbally on the general reparations revision as formed by the experts committee in Pass.

Washington Hoover White House Owen D. Yount J. P.morgan Thomas W. Lamont Nelson Perkine Stimson Secratary Catton Case 1Té State Department Metlon Mill Treasury Calvin “Coolidge

Stewart family bar from Tri 10 Coast country prospering

Returting yesterday from a 2,000 mile automobile trip which included Spokane Seattle Vancouver B C and Portland former Governor S V Stewart and family report a most enjoyable tour through a prosperous section of the Pacific northwest They visited Missoula Seattle Vancouver B C Portland and Miss Emily at the University of Washington Graduation ceremonies at Seattle impressed the party The party praised roads traffic courtesy and hospitality of travelers and locals in Washington Oregon and British Columbia Governor Stewart noted the trip lasted about 11 days and included visits to universities and graduation exercises in Seattle Vancouver and Missoula Vancouver attracted praise for its boulevards residences and business blocks with friendly Canadians and no overcharging.

Spokane Seattle Vancouver B. C Portland S. V. Stewart Pacific Northwest Stewart Evelyn Rued Missoula Morgone Leah University of Montana Emily University of Washington Vancouver British Columbia Helena B. C Montana

Phil Sheridan at Broadwater Tonight Dance Band Headline

Phil Sheridan and his 11 piece Montana band will stay over for a special dance at Broadwater tonight. The newly organized unit is making a dix hit over the state and is destined to be the greatest dance band in this part of the country.

Phil Sheridan Greater Montana Broadwater

Hawks Prepare for Dart Across Nation

Roosevelt Field N Y June 25 AP Captain Frank Hawks completed a six and three quarter hour non stop flight from East St Louis to New York finishing near 6 p m He will depart at 4 am Thursday to attempt a round trip New York to Los Angeles with a planned stop at Metropolitan Airport for motor overhaul He also aims to beat the east to west non stop record of 24 hours 15 minutes His wife Mrs Edith B Hawks greeted him on landing.

Roosevelt Field N.Y Frank Hawks Parks Airport East St. Louis Jil Hlinots City Hawks New York Los Angeles Metropolitan Collyer Harry Tucker Edith B. Hawks

Leatherneck leads Marlow run as thrilling naval drama debuts

The Leatherneck stars William Boyd with Alard Hale and Robert Armstrong as the Three Musketeers of the United States Marines in a vivid Orient tale. Russia versus China frames the exotic setting while Hubert Clawson’s original story delivers strong drama. The program includes a two-reel talking comedy and Mivietone News.

Leatherneck Willian Boyd Marlow Theater Boyd Alard Hale Robert Armstique Fred Kohler Mitchell Lewis Diane Ellis Jimmy Aldine Paul Weber Wade Boteler Jules Cowles Joseph Girard Richard Neill Lioyd Whitlovt Fhilo McCullough Lee Shumway Jack Richardson Armstrong Hale United States

Control of Malady of Cattle Near Elimination in Minnesota

Report from University of Minnesota and Minnesota state livestock board shows contagious abortion in cattle can be controlled. Through blood testing and strict separation of infected animals, a 60 head herd reduced illness, calved clean, and replaced cows without purchasing replacements. Rutford announced near elimination after staged testing and culling, with immune heifers unaffected.

Duluth Division of Veterinary Medicine University Farm St. Paul Northeast Experiment Station Skull Hf. Rutford St. Louis County Rutford College of Agriculture University of Minnesota State Livestock Sanitary Board Mr. Rutford

Par Cat film at Marlow theater by Allan Dwan

Allan Dwan presents The Par Cat, a fan film based on Edison Marshall novel, shown with vaudeville at the Marlow theater tomorrow. Cast includes Charles Morton Jella Hyama Wirich Haupt Stanley Sanford and others, directed by Dwan.

Pribilot Behring Sea Allan Dwan Marlow Tomor Raw Edison Marshall Islargla Charles Morton Jella Hylama 1Wirieh Haupt Stanley J Sanford Charles Mid- Aloto Arthur Blone Warren Hymer Pat Hartigan Ivan Linow Enat

Midwest Farm Bureau Training School Opens in Minnesota

Spring Park Minnesota hosts the fourth annual Midwest Farm Bureau Training School starting Monday at Hotel Del Otero. Twelve states participate with Sam Thompson of the American Farm Bureau Federation leading national officers. The program features divisions on rural recreation salesmanship and public speaking with Becky Eckhardt F M Russe and Dr F M Arig guiding sessions. An open reception follows day one. Tuesday includes the annual training school banquet with Earl Smith and Willam Settle among speakers.

Spring Park Lake Minnetodka Minn Tyne Midwest Farm Bureau Hotel del Otero Sam Thompson American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Becky Eckhardt Wear Virginia F. M. Russe F. M. Rarig University of Minnesota Earl Smith Tiinola Willam Settle

Schmeling and Uzcudun Preludes to Open Air Title Bout

In New York on June 25 Edward J. Neil reports Max Schmeling, Paulino Uzcudun, and challenger Gordian ready for their 18 round match at Yankee Stadium. Crowds near 25,000 expected, gate near $800,000, with charity milk fund for New York children.

Edward J. Neil Associated Prave New York Max Schmeling Husky Gordian Paulino Uzcudun Yankee Stadium Gene Tunney Willian R. Hearst Paulina Hooshc Falls N.Y Schmeling New Jersey Lakewood Pauling Madison Square Garden Schmedig Redly

Community entertainment planned by Michigan Farm Bureau leaders

Clark Brody secretary of the Michigan Farm Bureau and A W Brown president of the Michigan federation announce an amateur entertainment event to be held Wednesday night. Mr Bowell director of home and community work for the national federation will be the host guiding the showcase.

Clark Brody Michigan Farm = bureau A.W. Brown Migaourt Mr Bowell National Federation Chasee

Broadway stock men seek wholesome plays for towns beyond Times Square

In Hartford, Altoona and Sioux City stock managers discuss how to beat rising film competition and rising production costs. They note Broadway is too sexy for many audiences and that few New York hits suit stock theatres outside major cities. Revivals help little, as audiences crave the latest clean drama.

New York Hartford Altoona Sioux City Times Square Elyria Ohio Mt. Vernon Broadway Middletown Peoria Spi James Thatcher

Three Yankee Stars Defeated at Wimbledon

Wimbledon June 25 AP Three American players fell on day two of the British championships. Francis Hunter Johnny Van Ryn and Edith Cross were defeated by Jacques Brugnon E R Clark in singles and doubles action. Bunny Austin upset Henry Honey and Helen Wills appeared briefly on No 1 court to beat Tommy Tomblin.

Wimbledon Eng Francis T. Hunter Johnny van Ryn Dark Horse Tle Edith Orward United States You van Ryn Cross Jacques Brugnon France Mis E. R. Clark Great Britain Iebi Honey Bunny Bunny Austin Antal Adilers Helen Wills Tommy’ Tomblin Flashy Fittle Heteri Jacobs

Moore and Matelich Box 10 10 a Draw

Anaconda June 25 AP Rocky Moore of Twin Falls Idaho and Billy Matelich Anaconda junior Nightweight fought to a draw in a 10 round bout. Matelich kept Moore away with jabs early and missed little, while Moore pressed with heavy rights late. In the six round semi windup Nick Pazego and Duke Farrell also drew. Kayo Franklin was to face O Face rell but was ruled overweight and eliminated.

Anaconda Rocky Moore Twin Falls Idaho Billy Matelich Matelich Moore Nick Pazego Duke ©. Farrell Deer Lodge Kayo Franklin Anaconeda O'Face Rell

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