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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1933
Page
6
Weather outlook for Ment and Thu includes chances of showers and cloudy periods with recent rain noted. Local items report rent parlor and shop notices, horoscopes, class offerings, legal updates, court actions, and community events. Notable items mention Helena and Great Falls activities, estate matters, and public notices.
Foreman J McGregor of Bear Tooth ranch praised for directing haying crew in rapid response to a forest fire on the Big Belt divide between Kilharn and Wolf Creek. Forest Supervisor J N Templer and assistant H H Kendron arrived to assess and supervise mop up. Fire, confined to dead timber, threatened green timber before containment.
A district court case against Ronding Compa and its surety, Continental Urasualty, claims the contractor incurred 1457.00 in debts for garfolina and oils and a 597 bill for Jana tino, with no payments made between June and November 1992. The suit seeks 140 attorney fees, costs, and interest, alleging a 120 bond guaranteed performance and payment.
Four spotted fever cases were reported for the week ending June 24 by Dr Creuch state epidemiologist. Cases were in Chanteau Missoula and Toastbond counties with two in Miagania. Other illnesses included chickenpox whooping cough typhoid fever tuberculosis and smallpox among several conditions.
Hail wrecked fields in Big Horn County near Hardin and Tig Horn, causing nearly total loss in the storm hit area. Hall Commissioner F B K Anwinia reported the damage as the state sees several storms. relief details pending. Card of thanks express condolences from multiple families for bereavement support and offerings follow a funeral.
Flathead Lake rose to 2,896.35 feet above sea level on June 19, the highest since 1894 and surpassing the 1928 flood peak of 2,895.90. Engineer A. H. Tuttle notes yearly-averaged records show recent rains may push water higher, though peak appears already reached. Evaporation and ground moisture changes driven by wet weather are also cited.
Montana growers report flies attacking sheep near Helena and surrounding counties. Flies lay eggs in wool, maggots bore flesh, causing deaths. Sheepmen wash wool with gasoline and apply tar to deter flies, paying high labor and rental costs. Potential water shortages and range fires add to concerns this season.
Secretary Murray Stebbins of the Montana Woolgrowers Association estimates Montana will produce about 32 million pounds of wool in 1932. Snow and early rains reduced the clip, with an estimated 4.21 million sheep in Montana on January 1. Prices for pelts rose from 25 cents to 1 dollar, while many sheepmen delayed selling due to weak market demand.
Creditors of Joliet State Bank in Joliet, Carbon County, will receive a 10 percent dividend totaling $10,547.27. Checks will be distributed next Saturday, July 1, by George W. Graft, liquidating agent for the state banking department. This is the fourth dividend paid since the bank closed December 9.
United States grand jury summon issued by Judge Bourgoin targets prohibition cases and potential related indictments. The July 6 session includes 28 local residents drawn for possible service by U.S. Marshals. District attorney's office has not released further details on numbers or venues.
West market notes from the National Wool Marketing Association report that wool values may rise significantly before year end. The letter, received by the Woolgrowers Association, asserts strong demand, cleaned-out quality grades, and sustained consumption channels supporting a higher price outlook as manufacturers rush to secure supply.
Representatives for the Oregon Short Line urged the state tax commission for a substantial reduction in valuation for taxation. The Montana properties run from Butte through Dillon to the Idaho line. Last year the line was assessed at 5 561 paid, fixed by the state board as the property value within the state. Attending the hearing were F. M. Sawyer of Salt Lake City and Francis P. Kelly of Billings, Montana, with John B. Corbett of Butte. Hearings continued on the Burlington and others, with several lines seeking about a 25 percent cut.
Assistant Postmaster Fred Mayer explains that three cent single letters and first class mail bound for local delivery are affected by a Saturday effective date. The reduced rate applies only to local letter routes from Selena and to mail delivered street front from this office. Other mail will be delayed or returned if misaddressed.
Butte contractor G. Zimmer, repairing and repainting the Montana state capitol dome, argues for a copper coating at about 30 000 dollars versus 1 000 dollars for aluminum paint. He says copper would last 15 years, opposing state auditor Jatin Volmes who questioned the aluminum choice.
The historical library and museum in the state capitol continues to attract many visitors this year with about 1 000 signatures on the register. June shows 267 signatures versus 139 for the first 27 days of June last year. Six new visitors signed in yesterday: Stewart Capehart, Mary Tee Tower, Navbara Tower, M W Ebetka, Diaura Hefka, and WT Neilson. The Montana Material Theory Museum draws hundreds yearly, with more travelers from outside the city than locals, and Helena residents often overlook the relics and documents revealing early state history.
Mrs. Margaret Ella Furman Manix Manix a longtime Augusta resident of Lewis and Clark county died Sunday at her home after eight months illness Funeral services will be at 10 this morning at the Catholic Church in Augusta with burial there Born May 16 1880 in Bangor Maine she came to Montana at 14 and lived in Augusta since She married Pri a Manix July 28 1882 He died in 1898 and later she married Mr Furman who died a few years ago Surviving are nine children Mabel Mings Mathilda McManus Moseth Christian Helen Manix J Cyr Manix Jon A Manix all of Augusta Ursula Penton Glendale California a sister Mrs Mathilda Cook Augusta and a brother Chi Gillorly
A ten of seventeen forest fires were man caused in Montana and northern Idaho as dry conditions raise risk. The 10 day report from Regional Forest Service in Bozeman notes smokers campers and debris burning sparked most fires, with seven man caused events. Sixty percent of fires started by lightning, and closures may follow if warnings are ignored. Beginning July 2 entrants to national forests in region one must carry shovel axe and pack train tools.
State officials led by Commissioner A H Stratford investigated a suspected arson plot at the state fairgrounds after a caretaker found a can of gasoline hidden in a horse barn. The inquiry began with the discovery and questions about the presence of the container and its owner.
The auditor plans a department reorganization with budget cuts. Chief clerk will be Walter Sorenson. John J. Stormes announces changes effective July 1. Sam Smith becomes deputy to the chief clerk while Jean Kelly acts as department actuary. Marketing of livestock funded by the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation will not merge with cooperatives.
Clarence Davidson, a minor, through guardian C S Davidson, sues Central Garage in district court over a November 3, 1922 collision on a new highway west of the city limits. Davidson alleges Geary drove carelessly, causing the Reo truck injury while he was confined 10 days, seeking 150 for his damaged track and 1600 for injuries and alleged agent carelessness. Attorney S. C. Ford represents the plaintiff.
Spring quarter honors list from Letermountain Union College names Willie Taylor of Laurel top with 7.00 index. Other honorees include Martin Clarke of Tetons, Thomas Miltx of Helena, Nina Sackett of Chinook, Charles Smith of Sutherland, Fannie-Belle Davien of Helena, Mary Elizabeth Good of Townsend, and Altix Cross of Denton among freshmen and sophomores with varying GPAs.
The Montana licensing picture shows almost 920 permits issued across channels. Morris P. Monberg of Livingston received a wholesale beer license yesterday, pushing totals toward 920 with receipts exceeding 172,900 dollars. State records show 26 beer licenses granted by the state board of equalization and 172,025 dollars in receipts. Current active permits include 152 retail, 258 wholesale, 155 restaurant, 36 hotels, 50 clubs, 35 rally good dining cats and three breweries.
An administrator of the federal relief effort will be appointed for the state soon, said T C Spaulchar, relief director. Congress appropriated $2,000,000 for aid to mortgaged home owners. Loans will be offered on homes valued at not more than $20,000, and an assistant administrator will be named for the counties.
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