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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

2

Helena Girl Makes Solo Flight At Local Airport

Anna Schaeffer 24 daughter of Margaret Schaeffer took her first solo flight at the Helena Municipal Airport after training with Fahrner and Morrison. She stayed aloft for two minutes and made two perfect landings, becoming the seventh pupil to solo at the school. She plans further training toward a private license.

Anna Low Fehaffer Daugher Margaret W. Schaeffer North Ewing Street RK. E Morrison Fahrner and Morrison Helena

Government may act on ignorance war as education council reports

In Los Angeles on June 26 the National Council of Education told how America fights ignorance but notes states must handle their own welfare issues. About half a million elementary school children are mentally retarded and require special instruction.

William John Cooper United States Washington, D. C Katherine Cook Bureau of Special Problems Cooper Cook Council National Education Association Los Angeles America National Council of Education

National Guard Entrainment Ends Two-Week Camp at Camp Kelekson

National Guard L63rd Regimental Infantry completed a two week training period at Camp Kelekson with morning drills and a large sham battle. About 1,100 men attended under Col. Charles Sheridan who oversaw the final release and equipment turn in. Troops will entrain home today after pay and gear distribution.

L63rd Mon ‘Ana Varios Stata Gal Charles Sheridan Gars Sheridan

More Firefighters Sent to McDonald Pass Blaze

About 43 men rushed to the scene as a breeze fanned embers into flames and the fire, under a volunteer rancher patrol, jumped lines and scorched new ground estimated at 50 acres by supervisor Leon C. Kurtt. A relief crew of 16 was to join the effort as of last night, with the fox farm area saved but the fire threatening northwest toward Priest pass. The drought conditions left dry soil and scorched trees making the area highly inflammable despite green tops offering little shield.

McDonald Pass Leon C. Kurtt Selena Forest Hurtt Fox Farm Priest Pass

High quality Helena Valley potatoes spark state talk

I B Isamc extension horticulturist at Montana State College told ranchers and farmers in Helena valley that the region’s potatoes are highly suited for the crop. He urged consistent acreage, good soil care, seed, irrigation, and grading. Drobish of the Pacific Northwest potato committee showed a chart linking production and price for 1921 29, noting low prices with large crops and vice versa except 1930. He urged growers to learn the business economics and directed efforts to survey intended acreage.

I. B. Isamc Montana State College Melina Valley Commercial Club Helena Valley Isaac Drobish Paviflé Northwest Potato Committee Balse Lda

Guess Killing Case in Hands of Jurors Ardmore Okla

The murder trial of W B Guess for slaying Emilio Cortes Rubio was given to a Carter county district court jury. The panel was told to consider first degree murder, first degree manslaughter, or acquittal. State arguments compared the case to a recent deputy sheriff killing, urging the jury to hold killers fully accountable.

Marvin Shilling Colquitt Davis Don Kiersey Nillerer Ardmore Carter County Cecil Crosbr Sherif Shilling Guess Publc Champion Neaven

Indictment Unfolds Chicago Liquor Ring Leaders

Government charges six men and two companies in a major Midwest liquor syndicate based in Aurora Tl. The operation allegedly moved millions of gallons of alcohol since 1927 across multiple states, tying to an organized crime group linked to Alphonse Canono. Indicted are Mike Rhimberg, Robert W. Reese, and Thomas Harrigan Jr., plus Sugar Supply of Aurora and Tom Harrigan’s Restaurant. U S District Attorney Daniel Anderson notes numerous violations traced to the ring.

Chicago Aurora Alphonse Canono Mike Rhimberg Capone Clinton Robert W. Reese Whitest County Thomas d. Harrigan, Jr Sugar Supply Company of Tom Harrigan Tne U. S Daniel Anderson

More Than 50 Planes to Tour Northwest

Portland, Ore June 26 More than 60 airplanes will be on the scene tomorrow for the second annual Pacific Northwest airtour a 2500 mile jaunt through Oregon Washington and into Idaho The planes leave Portland at 930 am the first stop at LaGrande The tour winds along the Columbia river gorge dips into Idaho turns south through southern Oregon heads north again ending in Seattle July 7 Entrants include Gladys O Donell Nick Mamer Dorothy Hester Tex Nankin Arthur Hazel Lexia Thornton Al Poulsen Glen Boden Dick Reed and Jack Seawell

Portland Ore Oregon Washington Tola Ho LaGrande Columbia River Gorge Idaho Seattle Gladys O'Donell Los Angeles Nick Mamer Spokans Dorothy Hester Tex Nankin Arthur Hazel Pebble Beach Calif Lexla Thorton al Poulsen Glen Boden Dick Reed Jack Seawell Yakima

Fashion Plaque Describes Jersey Resort Head Ensemble

A distinctive head ensemble of jersey for resort wear features four straight aleevelosa jacket lengths beneath the suit. One piece is biog, the other yellow, and the design is edged with a band of despermine.

Jersey

Milwaukee plant worker dies from box car door injury

Sam Guinine, a Milwaukee plant laborer, died at county Hospital from a fractured skull after a box car door closed on his head in Northern Pacific yards last Tuesday. He was found unconscious at dawn and died late yesterday. Survived by father Michael Guinine of Milwaukee. body at Opp and Conrad's mortuary awaiting funeral plans likely to be sent to Milwaukee.

Sam Guinine Milwaukee Alls Northern Pacific Guinine Guinina S. A. Cooney Cooney Guining Michael Guining Opp and Conrad

Ryder Cup Day One Opens Turbulent at Scioto

The article reports on the first day of the Ryder Cup at Scioto Country Club in Columbus Ohio. Captain Walter Hagen's American team leads by three matches but faces a strong British comeback in the two ball foursomes. Notable results include Hagen and Shuta beating Duncan and Havers 10 and 4 and Farrell and Samazen routing Compston and Davies 1 up. British players Esterbrook Whitcombe, Robson, and Evans rally in later matches. The heat hampers both sides as Cox Burke and others secure American momentum.

Columbus Scioto Country Club Ohio Scioto Walter Hagen Ealn Seiato Hagen Densmore Shuta George Duncan Arthur Havers Johnny Farrell Gene Samazen Archie Compston Billla Davien Willy Cox Bue Burke Amercans Fhea Syd Estercrook Ernest Whitrombe Pettr Aha Mitchell Fred Robson AL Espinosa Leo Diegel Tagen Shute Hoig Greene Duncan Havers Farrell Sarazen Compston Davies Cox Burke Easterbrook Whitcombe

Agua Caliente Open to Slash Priced Golf Stakes Next Winter

Agua Caliente in Lower California Mexico has cut total prize money from 26000 to 15000 for the Western winter Goldust trail event. The tournament will be held January 11, 12, 18, 24 and 28 with Wirt G Rowman announcing the changes, a first prize of 7600 and the remainder to be allocated later.

Agua Caliente Lower California Mexico Wirt G. Rowman Agua Callente Golf and Country Clin Rowman

Bursting universe theory discussed at Berlin lecture

Berlin June 26. The universe is a bursting bomb at its center, professor Albert Hivalein said at the University of Berlin. He contrasted this with Fredmann's dynamic theory, noting expansion may halt and reverse, with soap-bubble like contractions possible in the cosmos.

Berlin Albert Hivalein University of Berlin Fredmann

No New Reclamation Projects To Be Started

Denver June 26 A congressional subcommittee chairman said little chance of starting reclamation projects next year due to limited funds. Frank Murphy of Ohio noted the trip would review national parks and reclamation work to brief the committee on current conditions and future plans.

Denver Dureau Frank Murphy Ohio Congressional Murphy

No decisions yet on sick reclamation projects

A quote notes a cautious stance with no designation of reclamation projects labeled as sick. The speaker says decisions are pending while reviewing projects.

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