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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1932

Page

6

Defend Calf Roaring Title At Deer Lodge Rodeo

Harold Lamb of Helena vows to defend his calf roping crown at Deer Lodge for the third annual event. R R Yingero lt, Richard Albee, and Clause Wohlers are listed as challengers with Ed Evans as arena director. Calves start 21 feet out and are hazed to the line. Ropers may make two throws. a catch and hand throw to finish. Purse totals 225 dollars with 198 for first, 75 for second, 50 for third. entry fees distributed as day money 50 percent, 30 percent, 20 percent.

Harold Lamb Helena Deer Lodge R.R. Yngereolt Alec Richard Albee Clause Wohlers Gold Creek Ed. Evans

Society Notes: Local residents take summer travels and visits

Madison and Helena residents attend church leadership events and visit relatives. Travelers include McNamara and Kessler families, McLaughlin in Glacier Park, Davis siblings touring Yellowstone, Carsley with Grace Davis, and many Missoula Helena Lewistown visitors vacationing with relatives.

Marysville News Highlights Local Visits and Travel

Marysville residents report visits from Helena Butte and Great Falls figures. Mrs. J A Shafter of Helena spent the weekend with her niece Mrs. Willam Smleay. Several families from Butte and Helena visited Marysville, including Mr and Mrs. Ray Lindgere and Mr and Mrs. McMann. The community notes also mention a hospital update for Mrs. Mary Sullivan after a broken ankle.

Marysville Moore Iha Lorna Helena Ray Lindgere Butte J. A. Shafter Helene Willam Smleay William Devine McMann Som Margaret Paine Whitefish John Korting Frank Cole Kidd Anaconda O. R. Brices Steve Sullivan Mary Sullivan St. John Jack Mehelich Prickly Pear George Surman Lander Ella Fred Jimmie Harry Fred John W. Johna R., Fletcher George Jackson Som Edward Virginia Hall of Great Falls Eric Hedblom John Walker Lillian Emo Converse Myrtle Woodend George Kockler Car) Baumbauer Helena Suntay Annie Goss California Ter Hubert Srr. Tubert

Moose Dinner by Georgetown Lake Stirred by Passing Autos

An Anaconda dispatch reports a moose visit at Georgetown Lake on Thursday night. The large horned native, not part of any group, calmly munched along the lakeshore while autos and onlookers passed about 60 feet away, drawing the attention of Officer Steve Percin and Frank Mustar who observed the scene.

Anaconda Tramoose Order of Anaconda Georgetown Lake Poiceman Steve Percin Frank Mustar

Valley County Budget Shows Saving of Over Forty Nine Thousand

Glasgow June 23 The Valley county budget shows a saving of more than $49,000. The monthly report of F J Mersen clerk and recorder shows Valley county spent $164,080.67 during the year from a budget that allowed $213,421 leaving a balance of $49,340.35.

Glasgow Valley County F. J. Mersen

Four Paintings by Eugene Kingman to Be Shown in Park

Glacier Park will display four Eugene Kingman paintings during July. Kingman, Yale University professor, painted scenes from Glacier National Park after a summer there. The works feature Wynn Mountain from Many Glacier and the south side of the Cul Bank Valley, highlighting prominent geological features.

Eugene Kingman Glacier Park Glacier Nations Park Kingman Yale University Ghicler Park Fark Wynn Mountain Mauy Glacier Cul Bank

Funeral services held for John Clair Kearns in Townsend

Scores of friends attended the funeral at Holy Cross church in Townsend for John Clair Kearns with Dr J Sullivan as celebrant. Burial followed in Holy Cross cemetery. A long list of Townsend residents traveled from Crow Creek valley Helena and beyond to attend, reflecting a close community ties and shared mourning.

W. A. Sherlock W. A. Miller Townsend Crow Creek Valley David Schnee Anton Peterson Helena H. M. Snyder Richard Scarsdale N. Y Averill Chiis Snyder Manila Flora Averil J. Davey Townsent Kearns Spokane Falterm D. J. McCarthy W. J. Hazelton Charles Wilson Carl Kischbusch Raymond Wine Henrietta da Walt Attem Broadwater County F.C. McCarthy Clen Black Hazel McMillan Fred Rubser Methodist Parsonage F. FE. Dodds Wille Selhard Willard Brown Bozaman Frank Uenahan Winston Kearns Nervicea Elma Pern Worthingham Helena Wern Zuerts R. M. Lodge Rone McCray Harry Swope Madison W.G. Kirscher Valoy

Cooke City Highway Opens Part Way for Rodeo Visitors

Red Lodge to Cooke City road work moves toward completion with public opening for the Rock Creek canyon grade. The highway will open for mornings only during the Red Lodge rodeo in July, allowing autos to reach the Line Creek plateau for exhibition. An accident on the fifth level involved a truck rolling over due to brake failure. the driver was away from the cab. The route remains closed to general traffic during construction.

Red Lode Red Lodge Cooke City Red Loge Rock Creek Line Creek Nock Creek Federal Highway Pioneer Rex McClure Columbus M-K Company Promesa Red Ladie Rodeo Association A. H. Johnson

Commercial Credit Headquarters to Move to Butte

The Commercial Credit company plans relocating its headquarters to Butte. J E Meeder, manager of the Butte branch, announced the change, with the Great Falls office to be discontinued and renamed under the Butte office. Ron Rhenek will remain district representative for Butte, while Mark RoAunte stays in Great Falls' district.

Commercial Credit Butte Rolle Stat Commercial Credit Company J. E. Tl. Meeder Great Falls Reeder Baltimore United States Ron Itehenek Burke Automoblie Mark Ro Aunte Ranacitr

Man Resembles Jail Breaker So Off to Jail They Take Him

Billings June 25 A transient named May Johnson who resembles the jailed escapee O'Brien is taken into custody along with a companion as police investigate a possible match The jail escapee known for breaking out of Gillette Wyoming jail is described as tall with missing teeth while O'Brien reportedly lacks two front teeth Pat Ryan Hazel and Susie DeShaver sisters from near Lusk Wyoming were briefly held and released later in the day

Billings May Johnson O'Brien Johnson Gillette Wyo Lechner Folineon Pat Ryan Mortaing Hazel Susie DeShaver Lusk Wio

Wine Starts Trip to Australia for Last Ring Fights

Frankie Wine, a veteran boxer from Vancouver who has fought mainly in the East, heads to Australia for a final set of ring engagements. He plans a retirement after his Australian bout schedule, with trips arranged to begin in June. He described the journey as a long trip down under and noted several hours were set aside for travel.

Frankie Wine Frienia Tas Vancouver B.C Longit Australia Dawn Wader Wine Haye Haxing

Local Logans Weathered Journeys and Family Visits

The June 25 note from Logan records Mrs John Gollemeyer and daughter Francis leaving Tiraday morning for a park trip. Philip Fehman began work as a chemist at the cement plant in Trident. Mr and Mrs Imnberk Merriimen left for Billings to visit friends. Ole Saha spent a Belgrade day with her daughter and Mr O A McDowell. Misaida W Gruger of Skarr plans with sister Mrs Albert Williams. Gord Anderson traveled from Hiwall to Whitewater to join a school en route to home. Mrs J W Sharham and daughter dean traveled to Billings Tuesday to visit relatives.

Logan John Gollemeyer Francis Tiraday Park Philip Fehman Trident Imnberk Merriimen Billings Mee Ole Saha Belgrade A. McDowell Misaida W Gruger Skarr N. 1

State Board of Equalization Strives to Adjust Tax System

An interview with Montana tax chief Jones Stewart outlines the general property tax, its inequities, and the board’s steps to equalize assessments. It covers classification laws, notable examples in grazing land, railroad, and telephone property, and the shift of tax burden among classes while stressing ongoing efforts to prevent inequality and aid county assessors.

State Board of Equalization Montana Jones Stewart Enumiization Felena Trip Chatman Stewart State Board of Equilizarion State Board John J. Greene Dan J. Muri Chiirman Stewart Greene Muri Monta Tas Eystem AJ Momiana Aseh Aga Itate Great Northern Railroad Jane Clang Fonr Ladd Luc Great Northern Faro Mowntaln States Telephone Aid Telegraph Company Telephone Company Lass Seven Assesor Elso Coutty Deer Lodge Noblen Valley Sehonl United States Montana Railroad Agasmat Lod Hut Montoon Mountain States National Telephone Combine Q. and the Telegraph Companies A. T Trent Eeanninen Gehnol Equalimautiin Inrome Galing County Roads Fundar Navalinn coOmne Room Board of Equalizat Ania Statea Metro Hans Stas Fron Lani Thnher Q. Th Han Heeft Iran Chater Acei Acre Ates Leinars Meath Lew Chan Ann Depostea groTeRa Tye Wales Wien

Crow Indians to Celebrate July 3 and 4 at Crow Agency

Crow Agency hosts a two day celebration on July 3 and 4 merging Fourth of July observances with a Crow birth celebration. The event, led by Aux Bree Man and tribal leaders, aims to recount Crow history, teach youth, and feature elder accounts from notable figures including Old He Shltsges and others. Visitors may discuss history with White settlers and Indian Ute elders, with participants such as WT White and Wile from Swatly noted.

Billings Dune H Fohom Phut India Gue Gram Stewart Indiana Eadlang WT White Gibbon Custer Ren Cuo Svatly Stone Father Sealy

Cloudburst Damages Anaconda District

A cloudburst caused damage across the Anaconda district affecting infrastructure and local facilities. Emergency crews advised residents to stay indoors as floodwaters rose along the rivers and creeks.

Anaconda District

Tax Reform Debates and Equalization Board Readiness

A fragmented narrative outlines tax policy concerns, hearings, and proposals tied to property assessments. It discusses fairness, state versus federal roles, and calls for measured reform while highlighting public access to board deliberations and potential revenue shifts.

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