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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1927
Page
7
Local weather notes and notices from Moutmar include service updates, shop hours, and calendar reminders. Advertisements list Elday Shop Urat for kids, cleaning services, and local trades with contact numbers.
Dr. House began a series of lectures at the First Congregational Church with topics including That Mind of Yours and The Bridge of Suggestion. The speaker described three mind realms the conscious, sub conscious, and super conscious, linking them to health, will, and spirituality while noting past popularity on the Chautauqua platform.
Police last night captured the girl who escaped from the valley vocational school. Traced to a house near the Intermountain Tabor cottage she was arrested there. She wandered all day and night seeking a permanent escape but was returned to the school by authorities.
Rail service division reports May stock of surplus cars with 256 446 on hand and a 7 677 car increase from early May. Total stock totals show 149 346 extra cars, 24 297 stock cars, and 15 119 refrigerator cars with varying gains over the period ending May 31.
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for a telephone operator at Veterans Hospital No 72 in Helena Montana. Salary is 540 dollars yearly plus quarters subsistence and laundry. Applications and blanks available from the secretary board of civil service examiners Port Office Building Helena Montana or the secretary Hth U.S. Civil Service district 207 P O Building Seattle Washington.
Mrs F II Tetalaft of Scotte Muff Nebraska is a surgical patient at St Johns Hospital. Doctor and Mrs Wiley have been called to Banadena California due to an aviation fine. Mrs Wiley's brother John Lane of Tagadena, Mr and Mrs L G Gonmleln now remanented by Mrs Bryan Beauchamp and Vielona Tax will shave this morning for this week's motor trip to Pointalla Ida and Bale Take City.
Funeral services for Boaz Warren Maxey who died at Fort Harrison will be held at 5 o’clock this afternoon at Hermann & Co chapel with Rev William Pippy delivering the sermon. The body will be shipped at 7 o'clock to Yakima Washington for burial. Maxey born July 10 1854 in Missouri lived on the western frontier after crossing the plains in 1860 with his parents. he married Anna Richardson who died in 1920 and they had five children including Mable Milton Lorena Beer Walter Maxey and John Maxey. He was a charter member of Woodmen of the World Grangeville Islatio.
Last evening a strong rainstorm drenched Main street as gutters overflowed briefly. A morning wind and a sharp freeze followed a warm spell, while Helena valley irrigation continued with annual payments from $100000 to $150000 and a federal income tax figure of $74,845,004 recorded for the previous year.
Barnett Iron Works of Helena unveils a major upgrade at 1599 Nalton Avenue led by president Tlagry Harnstt. The yard adds a large clearing machine and a 4000 pound lifting magnet costing 2900 dollars to improve processing of steel tallund rats and other metals, replacing older equipment and boosting efficiency. The magnet, powered by both direct and alternating current systems, enhances material handling and fuel savings, with power supplied by Montana Power. The facility, covering 22 acres, employs a sizable crew as it modernizes metal fabrication and reduction operations.
Anglers and locals from Helena gathered Sunday at Wolf Creek for a fishing outing amid reports of poor bridge safety on the tram route to the area. The crowd, including many families, navigated the creeks as weather and access conditions limited travel options while the day drew interest for future regional outings.
Jane Ode Jones jailed after wandering on the street in a shirt while Too Taner and others were taken into custody in the small hours. A bystander noted a nightshirt appearance and unclear aliases. Fred Yaughn was jailed yesterday for public intoxication behind a laundry. The police, noting uncertain motives, expect explanations before Judge Padbury.
Jack Theynoiis, linked with Ea Doughrny on a case, was stopped Saturday night on Al A Into hate and charged with driving while intoxicated. He posted a $25 bond and remained in custody until Monday morning. Howard Toon accompanied him. The complaint states Meynoldin drove his car dangerously, making avoidance impossible. A Napoleon relic exhibit in New York was mentioned in passing.
A warrant was issued for I Ro Bocott on charges of petty theft and armed theft involving a mobile tire belonging to Lethald Motor Company. The defendant faces a preliminary hearing before Judge for arraignment and plea at 10 oclock.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for several positions. Vacant posts include engineer in commerce, plant investigations in agriculture, and physiologist in plant investigations. Duties cover field research in Washington and surrounding areas. Applicants must meet specified conditions and locations.
A 1926 freight loss and damage claim report from the American Railway Association notes a sharp decline in claims, aided by better packing, loading, and cooperation by shippers. Total losses fell to about $4.38 million, down over 22 percent from 1925, with defective equipment and delays also contributing to reduced claims.
Data on railroad employees and compensation show declines in total staff and maintenance costs since 1927. The Interstate Commerce Commission notes fewer workers and modest pay changes, with March figures reflecting a slight rise in employment but reductions in equipment and transportation rows.
News arrives of Rev J E Temple first minister at Glendive dying last Thursday. Cause not stated but he was known here for a sermon at Intermountain College and prior service in Livingston. He served three years at Glendive and leaves a widow and several children.
Aish ton, president of the American Railway Association, says railroads are delivering the best service and operating with unprecedented efficiency. He notes improvements in locomotives, freight cars, and handling of heavy freight, predicting cost savings for shippers and better use of rolling stock.
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