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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
11
Deer Lodge June 27 a former Deer Lodge citizen is engaged in producing long staple cotton used in fiber for auto tire fabric. Nick Zenor grows the cotton on an irrigated Tempe Arizona farm. A letter and sample were sent to Senator C H Williams, a friend of Zenor, noting the sample appears exceptionally good.
Missoula June 27 Camp Robert Maxey the 1929 Citizens Military Training camp to be held at Fort Missoula next month has become a tent city with more than 50 tents ready for 173 Montana men. Officers say 180 applications were received but 175 will be accommodated. A double clay tennis court has been completed, clay from Fattee canyon. Soldiers begin arriving in Missoula Sunday with trains met by Fort Missoula representatives and a lunch served on arrival.
Missoula readers followed an Associated Press report in Tuesday’s Sentinel about opposition to California day law by Dean Justin Auer of Southern California. At San Francisco’s National Prohibition association meeting Dean Miller contended that failure of national prohibition proves legislation alone can’t reform society. Shiller, a nationally known criminologist and early Montana State University Law School graduate, had held a leading role in criminal law and procedure within the American Bar Association.
Fox Movietone crew reached the Y minus 5 Dude ranch owned by Hates Dugro and associates last week. They will make pack trips into the mountains to photograph large bands of sheep on their summer range. Ranger Harry Kaufman serves as official guide.
Chester Cox eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs John W Cox of four miles northeast of Rapelli dies in Columbus hospital from blood poisoning following stepping on a nail several days earlier. Despite treatment the wound failed to heal and infection spread.
Havre July 27 Dr S MacKenzie and son Joe returned from Chester after oil discovery in the Bears Den well in which MacKenzie is an investor. Several Havre residents hold interests though production may be limited. Tests show high gravity crude with no sulphur. Major G Howard chief geological engineer of Sunburst Oil and Refining examined the crude and called it excellent. L C Stephenson of Sunburst also reported a favorable survey.
The Montana fish and game commission plans to plant native trout in Flathead Lake this week. The fish were raised at John Dishmen’s private hatchery in Post Creek and prepared for release, with payment to Dishmen for his services. The report moves to a separate note about the Conrad Equitable Cooperative Association’s 4th annual meeting at City Hall, stockholders present, profits and patronage dividends, and a separate comment about fat tailed sheep tails and ground conditions.
Kalispell Montana plans a new residential one story brick school in district No. following a bond election. The building will be arranged in an E shape with wings and room for expansion. Architect is Fred Brinkman. The project funds include 90,000 for the new structure and 6,000 for repairs at existing schools.
Lewistown June 27. Thomas J Whinery as trustee sues the Rheingold Mining Company to recover 75000 and interest on a promissory note dated June 1 1912. Company owns six claims in New Year Maiden section including New Year. Office of company at Grand Rapids Michigan. Judge E A Cheadle is plaintiff's attorney.
In Lewistown on June 27 citizens rallied to fund a stalled Sienal Hill oil well. They subscribed 4000 dollars to pay drillers buy casing and reach the Madison lime at about 160 to 200 feet. The crew is presently engaged in a fishing job.
Livingston July 27. Dr W J Butler assigns State Veterinarian approval to quarantine sheep with foot rot in the Absaroka National Forest. Bands near Absaroka range suffer spread and control measures require rangers to turn back all afflicted animals at pens and deny grazing until recovered.
Wheat prices fell as selling pressure grew and rain offered drought relief in spring wheat regions. Reports on crop damage varied, yet brokers remained mostly hopeful on a late rebound, with harvest advancing in the Southwest and prices sliding across corn and oats. Washington notes Navy family enlistments and patriotic records amid ongoing wartime mobilization.
In Butte on June 27 sheriffs deputies stopped two orphaned brothers Leroy 15 and Emmett 13 Severe from leaving their Oak Creek Colorado home. They had rode freight and autos since May aiming for grandparents in Sandpoint Idaho and were escorted to the county jail where they received their first meal in days.
Bozeman June 27 A site at the Fixing D ranch secured by Charles L Ancenes for the Sunshine Health camp. Mrs Constance Crist prepares to open July 7 on the east side of the Gallatin river opposite the Old Stone House. About 18 children enrolled with limited lumber due to equipment scarcity. Miss Margae rt Gee of Helena with Girl Scout leadership background named recreation leader.
An Anaconda suburb report notes a coupe stranded in Warm Springs creek about 15 feet from the banks. Sheriff Smulter investigated and ruled out a fall. The car, owned by Quane Campbell, slid into the water after failing to turn, leaving it for a city parade event.
Betty Anne Bird age three of 301 Fifth Street Southwest in Great Falls had a nickel lodge in her esophagus while eating. Surgeons at Columbus hospital removed it Wednesday using a delicate instrument and a tiny light to locate and extract the coin after an X ray showed its position.
Yellowstone Park opened on June 20 and within three days visitors arrived from every state, two territories, five European countries, one Asiatic country and all Canadian provinces. France Germany England Hungary Holland sent European travelers while Shanghai, China marked a first for Asia. Cars from all U S states and Canadian provinces passed entrances. Philippine Islands not yet represented. California Montana Illinois Wyoming led in counts. Colorado Idaho Iowa Michigan Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota New York Ohio Pennsylvania Washington Wisconsin were also well represented.
Pope Pius will convene a secret consistory on July 5 for new cardinal elevations and a public consistory on July 18. The only definite elevation is Monsignor Schuster to cardinal archbishop of Milan, succeeding the late Cardinal Tosi. Schuster presently serves as archbishop of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Tribuna reports the pope may have already elevated him to the cardinalate.
In Arlee at the opening of a seven day Indian powwow the Flathead Indians will take part in the dedication of a new Catholic church. The Sunday service marks the first use of the church during the Arlee festival ceremonies in Missoula on June 27.
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