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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
8
Weather report with scattered details about temper trends, a hospital office move, and funeral notices interwoven with social updates. Mentions Dr William Waltman’s office relocation on Penwell Street and ongoing community events in Helena. The piece mixes weather, obituaries, and local society notices in a single column.
Gophers chewed a bank section of the River Beat Irrigation district ditch east of Tramilton, causing a break that required 15 teams and 20 men to repair. The canal, under general repair since September, now carries full water to 19,000 acres. Additionally, Bitter Root valley sportsmen report a two month campaign against gophers with over 4,000 killed so far this season by family shooters.
A large-scale assault north of Fort Marisa at Camp Joseph St Dixon sees a Ue Wied infantry regiment attack Red forces entrenched near Seven Mile Creek. The third battalion advances under overhead fire to seize peak positions at Little Round Top, with heavy machine gun and mortar support driving Reds from rifle pits and establishing a dominant high ground.
The report describes Talion headquarters coordinating with leading battalions as telephones and flags aided dispatches during a simulated attack. Thunder and rain disrupted spectators briefly while artillery underwent adjustments. Camp Dixon hosted ceremonies as officers including Governor Dixon and Col. Sheridan observed the action.
The Independent Publishing Company plans to issue a new catechism by Monsignor Vietor Day approved by Bishop John Carroll. It will be distributed to diocesan schools and Sunday schools, with pricing and market date set for July 14. The catechism emphasizes clear explanation of the Baltimore text and will form the basis for children's confirmation examinations.
Three men who pled guilty to burglary in the first degree were sentenced in Bozeman to serve terms in the Deer Lodge penitentiary. The strangers, identified as Jack and William Wayne, and another man named Varivenu, admitted thefts tied to a scheme involving stolen cars, taken goods, and a garage break in. The group was arrested in Billings and transported to Bozeman for sentencing. Parizean received 18 months to three years in prison.
Butte resident Jenny C. Robinson filed nominating papers with the secretary of state as a Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. Her campaign slogan emphasizes economy without impairing the education system.
A group of 25 visiting Aerie women traveled by automobile from the Meleway area to the state convention hall on South Main. They toured nearby points of interest before returning to the city for an evening program hosted by Helena Society members acting as hostesses for the event.
The RIATIONVAL GUARD camps sleepless in pup tents tonight, preparing for entrainment. Troops and aides ready gear and blankets as orders direct a rapid move. The Last or Hie ErAMes plan to reach Sivituns by Saturday, with unloads expected at Stiney ny rynbex.
A burglary on North Main Street and Eleventh Avenue damaged the Eck Grocery, blasting the safe with nitro glycerine and fleeing with about 400 dollars in cash and negotiable papers. The crime left no fingerprints. investigators noted glove use and a door breach. Checks stolen were non negotiable but valuable.
Montana National Guard officers hosted a dinner and dance for officers of the First Battalion of the Female infantry as part of the state encampment events. Col. Robert McClerge and Col. J. Kelly attended from San Francisco, with toastmaster Charles A. Shenidan introducing Governor Tixen and Major J. L. Gradley. Val Sheridan received a silver cheese and crackers plate.
A shattered personal column lists residents traveling or visiting Helena and nearby cities. Names include Mary J Parellina on leave for a math vacation. Charles Munstly from Helela on business. Norman Shidller and companions to Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Webber of Missoula visiting Helena. Spotlawood and Spottswood of Missoula driving to Helena for a few days. Marguerite Thegan leaving for Spokane. Regan’s daughter in Netenk valley. officials and families visiting or traveling between Helena, Missoula, Spokane and Tacoma. various locals visiting summer homes and attending to business matters.
A Wisconsin speaker at a Broadway home meeting of the Wart Peace group urged support for world peace. She argued Americans must save themselves by aiding others and face the next war with science, condemning armament and urging a moral, collective stance to keep faith with the young men who fought in war.
The funeral will be from the 1 0 F temple Friday at 2 o clock. All members of order please attend. Signed Brockway Joman Bayerd Se G Milwintkee. Fire near Fond du Lac Wisconsin was brought under control after two hours with damage to the side of the city.
A garbled notice outlines an Elks Band concert at Fort station featuring a program of overtures marches and American medley. The event will include a soloist and choir with a streetcar line and nearby preparations mentioned, with a performance window before late evening.
The state Aerie of Eagles held its closing session yesterday morning in Helena with officers installed. Proceedings included talks on the order’s work and a Harpe dance at the Shrine Club last evening. Entertainment featured the Ledge aria orchestra and vocal numbers by various entertainers. A monetary intermission prize went to Peterson of the Siberman Tailoring Company, announced along with royalty selections from Montana and Clark counties.
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