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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1938
Page
5
Helena weather summary shows today’s high near 94.9 degrees and a low around 56, with the record high for this date at 1080 noted. Precipitation for the past 24 hours and hourly temperatures are listed, along with monthly excess rainfall figures for the area.
J M Gabel files suit in district court against Amersi and others seeking repayment of 1495 dollars claimed as due for rental of mining equipment and machinery over several months. Hewins seeks judgment for interest 375 dollars attorney fees and costs.
Local notices and short items cover legal, real estate, and public service updates. Disturbance charge against Arthur Moprom. fire at Capitol Motors. will probate for Ben Motchenbach. sale of refrigerator at St Paul’s M. E. parish. Kiwanis dinner at Placer hotel. ads for permanents and awnings. sheriff-like updates on repairs and local trades.
Work on WPA and street improvement programs will begin soon in the city. Concrete crosswalks on Soain Denton between Lawrence and Adams streets will be removed and curbings rebuilt. A second WPA project involving Hillsdale and Highland streets may start this week with graveling after removal of old surface. Labor will be provided today under WPA assignments.
Havre officials thanked the Lewis and Clark county American Red Cross chapter yesterday for offering assistance in the flood crisis. They stated flood waters have receded and families are being cared for locally, while noting ongoing communications with Red Cross headquarters and a dry aid offer from Dick Tobin.
Local personals document shows T J Walker of Bute dealing with business in Helena W Danais arrives from Melville R C Batey and family guests at the Placer J Bolton and Grace Denzet of Great Falls at Warsey Hueco E Jung of Billings visiting Helena AG Middleton of Tavre at the Placer I McNutt of Great Falls in Helena Rernan Navla of Great Palins at Watery Traery Chintoe and Grace T Denzet of Great Falls at Harvey George Lanstrum and family guests at the Placer Harold Greiner and Fred Veeder depart for Seattle to discuss state welfare matters They plan to return Tuesday A civil action against Alma Noel yields a verdict over 4000. grounds include trial error and insufficient evidence
Dr Paul C Phillips Misgoula director of the historical records survey for Montana reports excellent progress toward a final phase. The program, begun in 1966, has surveyed and indexed records in 53 of Montana's 56 counties and compiles index files for ready access to any important record.
Great Falls June 25 Nearly two years after violating state fish and game laws H H Swartz Jr traveling salesman of Seattle was arraigned on a charge of killing a deer without a license He pleaded guilty paid a 50 fine and 5 costs The case was led by deputy state fish and game warden Wa JM who said Swartz hunted without a resident Montana license while residing in Seattle and shipping meat to his family in 1936 Wardens had watched Swartz for about 18 months and argued he never established Montana residence for license eligibility.
Great Falls June 26 The Great Falls Tribune reports that weeks of rain boosted Montana's potential wheat crop by millions of bushels. Observers say growth is heavy with crops shedding lower leaves and focusing on heads. Cloudburst damage is limited and lodging is down due to a moist spring. Some localized washouts noted, but overall prospects improved. weather remains cool and favorable for continued growth.
A Teachers College of Columbia University survey titled The American Legion as Educator accuses the Legion of aiding fascist aims and pandering to veterans. Prof William Gellermann of Northwestern calls for disassociation from the Legion, labeling it unpatriotic and reactionary. former commander Ray Murphy to speak midweek.
Deeds filed with the county clerk record numerous transfers in Lewis and Clark and nearby areas including George H. Jones to M. E. Bryson and Madaline Bryson in Ames addition. Fraternal Order of Eagles Helena Aerie 16 acquiring five eighths interest in lots in original townsite. W. M. Biggs and Alice Higgs to Helena Eagles a three eighths interest. several other transfers involve Marion Verece, Mrs. A. M. Jackson, Fred R. Little, Evelyn Knapp, Vincent W. McCarthy, Oma Bussard, Kathleen S. Murray, Murray S. Hibbard, David R. Smith, Myre H. Herbel, Leopold Tollock, and Clarence Pollock among multiple blocks and additions in Helena, Ames, and Capitol Hill areas.
Darby June 6 F. J. Spatnuth of Conner described a bolt of lightning striking his cabin at Waite tourist camp. Reading in his chair when the bolt entered the room made holes in the cabin and roof. He was knocked from his chair but remained conscious, aged at four years? and alone during the storm.
Hamilton, June 26. N B E Wilkerson displayed a brown fragile copy of The Life of Washington by M r Weems, second edition published 1813 in Philadelphia. Once in William Gorham’s family for decades, the leather bound volume contains eight engravings including The Death of General Montgomery and the Defeat of General Braddock, and Washingtons last address.
Canadian Pacific invites travelers on a pioneer Alaska and Yukon trip described as a premier cruise and rail experience. From Vancouver Victoria or Seattle to Skagway and back, the nine day 2000 mile journey includes spruce clad mountains glaciers and the Land of the Midnight Sun with a cliffside railway over the Gold Rush route. Rates start at a dollar amount and complete information is available from travel agents.
Angeline Michel Gringras known as Michel, passed away after an extended illness at her home in Polson. A three-quarter blood Indian and noted singer and artist, she spent her life on the Indian reservation and was a familiar figure on Polson’s streets. Funeral services Saturday at 9 from the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The American Legion Auxiliary adopts resolutions pledging cooperation with Legion efforts to aid juvenile rehabilitation at Miles City Industrial School. It also removes duplicate photos from records and honors present officers. The department approves courtesy resolutions thanking leaders, Helena residents, Gov Ayers, and local organizations for hospitality and convention support.
Carroll college alumni in Montana hold chapter reorganizations during Alumni week. The Very Rev Dr Emmet Riley leads meetings in Helena Butte Anaconda Deer Lodge and Great Falls. Chapters elect officers and set rosters and committees for the year.
Kalispell officials consider steps to curb mosquitoes by removing weeds and tall grasses from vacant lots and unkept boulevards within city limits. Public complaints rise as breeding sites grow, though Woodland Park lagoons are not current breeders due to moving water. Cooperation of lot owners is requested as the Woodland Park children’s playground is cleaned after mosquito concerns.
John Blackwood of Chinook, for the National Wool Marketing Corp of Boston, reports scattered sales in Helena, Craig, Cascade, Château, Browning, Garrison, Ble, Billings, and Helena area with prices up to 11 and 2 pence. He notes large amounts of wool will be consigned and many will go to commodity credit loan offices.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for several positions including operating engineer marine diesel at $2,600 yearly, photoengraver at $144 hourly, under instrument maker at $1,260 yearly, medical officer and associate medical officer at $3,800 and $3,204 respectively. Applicants must file with the Civil Service commission in Washington, D.C., by July 18 or July 21 depending on state, with details from J. D. Gough, secretary of the Civil Service board of Examiners.
Helena high school history instructor Marion Bender wed James E. B. Swarts in a June 14 ceremony at First Presbyterian Church, Missoula. Attendants included John Swarts and Alice McConnell Bender. The couple will reside in Missoula where Swarts works for the Northern Pacific Railway. wedding rites described with floral names and decorative lore.
Five 4-H agricultural clubs function in Lewis and Clare counties with 7 joining this year, county agent W. Zirnstein announced. In Broadwater county, six 4-H clubs involve 163 boys and girls, with named officers and varying memberships.
President Roosevelt arrived in Wilmington to greet Sweden's royalty for the Swedish colonists anniversary. He toured Owla Nest, the Du Pont estate, greeted by a cheering crowd in Swedish and English, and recalled his 1930 wedding visit. The moment marked a return view to the Du Ponts.
Two 12 year olds in Great Falls capitalized on a flooded underpass after a Thursday downpour. They stood at the Alder fans guiding stalled cars through water, charging motorists 25 cents or less for pushes. Witnesses say the youths encouraged drivers to attempt the crossing, likening it to a Dutch auction as prices dropped.
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