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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1933

Page

7

Lake County Gang Broken Up After All Night Chase

Lawmen say a Montana county gang of burglars is broken up after an all night ride with arrests of two men, Warden Stephens and Clem Stephens, in Polson and a canyon. Police seized two truckloads of loot from the group including harness, saddles, merchandise, musical instruments, and home furnishings. Davis Mercantile, clothing, and other items were recovered, with several missing articles identified. Sheriff J L Taulber, Under Sheriff Dick Hicketts, and County Attorney A J Brower led the investigation and confirmed the arrests and arraignment.

Warden Stephens Clem Stephens Polson Marshall Converse Inc Beaver Imove Nome Davis Mercantile Company Davis Company Justice of the Peace van Ewen Frepnens Brothers J. L. Taulber Dick Hicketts A. J. Brower

Montana Lumberman to Attend Meeting in Chicago

Libby June 27 Walter Neils general manager of Neils Lumber Co Libby will leave for Chicago to attend a directors meeting of the National Lumber Manufacturers association on June 30 The gathering aims to draft a plan under Roosevelt era legislation for national management of lumber industry and coordinate regional associations with General Johnson overseeing the national effort Neils also serves on the boards of the national association and Western Pine Manufacturers association The Western association has long worked on a similar plan and expects the others to adopt it prompting potential labor hours limits production quotas minimum wage standards and price controls as part of a broad restructuring of the industry and allied sectors.

Libby Walter Neils Neils Lumber Company Chicago Na Wonal Lumber Manufacturers’ Aspectation Roosvelt General Johnson Ruppert Washington

Sheep Shearing in Beaverhead Nears Year End

Beaverhead sheep shearing nears completion as work winds down for the year. The article notes rising costs and large consignments, with workers preparing final bales and storage as operations contract toward year end.

Beaverhead

SEEK TO DEPORT MAN FOR PART 1 TWIN BRIDGES BANK JOB

Wiepimia Chiy and officials seek deportation of Trenkle a man deemed undesirable by immigration authorities. The hearing near Wittenabh follows claims of residence ties and public charges, with the case moving toward a Washington decision after testimony by Attorney Frank Blair.

Twin Bridges Bank Wie Federal Cor United States Wittenat Hasnay Trenkle Wien Sisen Sen Fenve Neichers Wiehr Tn Specior Anhnéen Stelena Attommey Frank Blair Rounsel Trankle Immperation Department Altramptine Hevanuse Trenkie Mad-n Enunty Tts Retneer Washingtom

Youths Admit They Started Fire in Gallatin Forest

Forest youths from a canyon admitted starting a fire in Gallatin last Tuesday while hiking from their home into Dudley creek territory. They said dynamite caps stolen from nearby cabins were cached for days and used in two blasts that burned timber but harmed no one.

Lereman Dune Forest Service Hank Prebahly Grey Peer Hole Dynamie Charing Sappington Dudley Creek Hey C. BR. Swim Tres

Strawberries From Bitter Root To State Markets

Strawberries from Bitter Root are shipped to Missoula and state markets. The text notes grading as US 8 and quality standards for berries, including cleanliness and firmness, with emphasis on shipping quality and packing for interstate sale.

Unemployed Men of Canada Build Cutoff to Waterton

Unemployed men at emergency relief camps in Waterton Park, Alberta, are constructing a cutoff road along the Tells river Kennedy creek between Waterton and Glacier parks. Work aims to reach the Montana border by late summer, with plans tied to federal relief programs and park access improvements.

Lethbridge Alta Wateryon Park Tells Kennedy Creek Waterton Glaeter Montana

No Trained Buckers For Rodeo At Pony

Pony Tanv hosts a rodeo day with trained buckers absent from the lineup. A mix of rough stock and show elements promises thrills and spills as cowhands attempt to tame untamed horses. The event features a three ring circus vibe with Wild West show flavor and a family friendly afternoon at the resort near Presi ce.

Tanv Feng Fred Bailey Plesty Presice Pony Tor Ward

Seed Inspectors Visit Miles City for Drought Assessment

June 27 report from W. B. Hay and M. P. Mansmier show seed inspectors touring eastern Montana. They note northern fields farther along with less drought impact, while southern areas south of Miles City appear poorer. Hay plans field visits and Powder River and Custer counties work.

Hanemier Field County Hay Miles City Powder River Cusiter

Woman narrowly escapes as dynamite shards pierce home roof

Anaconda dime reports a dynamite blast at Commercial and Maple streets injures three homes as cast iron air compressor fragments, weighing about nine pounds, rained down. Mrs Grady Callaway narrowly avoids injury when a piece crashes through her roof and kitchen door while she cooks. Other homes, including those of James Shelledy and Henry Murphy, suffer damage as debris crosses blocks.

Anaconda Dime Aly Commercial Maple Etreets Turners Servie Gorttian Adge Grady Callaway James Shelledy Kenry Murphy Mr Murphy Callaway Taylor

Children Hurt When Cars Collide at Menards Corner

Bozeman June 27 Two cars were disabled and four children injured in a collision at the intersection of Stuffine lane and Jackrabbit Boulevard Sunday afternoon about 2 oclock. Nelson Story III and Clarence Norwood drove the two cars. Norwood’s car was wrecked beyond repair but the passengers sustained minor injuries. Wandia Norwood nine had facial and side cuts. Lorraine Axtell eleven, Harold Norwood fifteen, and Jack Norwood twelve were less seriously hurt. The injured were taken to a temporary hospital where Dr. A. O. Welty treated them before they went home the same afternoon.

Bozeman Menard’s Corner Stuffine Lane Jackrabbit Boulevard Nelson Story IM Clarence Norwood Story Madison Norwood Richard Wandia Norwood Lorraine Axtell Harold Norwood Jack Norwood Menard A. 0 Welly Belgrade

Kalispell Businessman Found Dead in Car

Kalispell at 27-(4)-Bradley RR. McAllester manager of Equity Supply was found dead in his automobile five miles north of Kalispell. The car was running and carbon monoxide entered through a tube from the exhaust, to his wife’s knowledge only a short time after he left his office.

Kalispell Bradley RR McAllester Equity Supply

City fixes balance of script relief program

Relief office reports more than two percent of emergency relief coupons redeemed with $1,500 in outstanding funds to be cleared by July 1. By last Thursday, 24,409 coupons liquidated, leaving between 2,500 and 4,000 outstanding as officials push rapid completion. Public notice spurred $2,000 in coupon redemption in a few days.

Araconge Relief Committee Great Falla

No Let-Up Seen in Grasshopper War in Havre

In Havre the fight against grasshoppers continues with a banner urging poison to save crops. County agent F Sandberg warns the crucial days remain as hoppers reach winged stage, hindering control. Farmers report some relief but grain losses persist amid arsenic and poison logistics moving to fields along the Hi Line.

Havre Hill County Capitol F. Sandberg Maine Chinenk Jenat Tn

Indian Falls Elevator Death Shocks Town

A Pryor man, 19, died after plunging three stories from an elevator shaft in a business building. Officials say the body was not discovered until hours later after the accident at the site in Inverhan. The incident prompted notices to family members and inquiries into the building’s safety.

Billings CSP Pryor Martapill Albert Andersen Inverhan Bull Tayeae Frys Pwin

Corvallis Businesses to Rebuild After Saturday Fire

In Corvallis on Saturday a fire damaged several buildings including a meat market and a cream station. Edwin Tay Jr. reports losses total about 15000 with insurance at 1000 and rebuilding contingent on an adjuster. Fire damaged the Odd Fellows hall and several nearby shops. repairs expected within days. no lives lost.

Corvallis Bay Breth Nea Invest Iasers Waa Trian Columbus Edwin Tay Raw Brothers Leanth Albertson BE. J. Payear Mayear W.M. Kenney Maine Odd Fellows Thandolph Carvalhia Tani Morchad

Deadlock Broken as Pierce Anderson Appointed in Great Falls

Great Falls follows a deadlock over mayoral appointees, breaking on Monday night when Alderman Grinde confirmed Pierce Anderson as city engineer. The council had split over engineers for the city water office, with various nominations rejected or approved amid partisan tension.

Pierce Anderson Great Falls Jock Martin Grinde Munnicipal Grude Aude Bo Anderson Wit A. Pierae Kitinine Water Register Pierae Soniof Allen Pierse Reunedi Brobho Herman Tolingon Pope I Mo Ja Ty Rude Allen Morse Robert Weir Clark Burrit Matt Quilter Burton M. Dille John Ko

Car Backing From Curb Crashes Man on Running Board

Misennia, sine 27 Waller 6 Staves sustained a severe fracture of the right thigh. Manas forefoot was struck as a car backed from a curb on East Main street. The injured man was taken to Thorpton hospital. He was expected to remain in care for many weeks. Oscar Walford occupied the running board of the car home driven by a man with a ladder. A sudden movement caused the rear door to smash Walford’s machine and Stavre against the curb.

Waller East Main Street Thorpton Hospital Wrettles Oscar Walford

Plane crash injures two near runway end

Two men were injured when a plane ran off the west end of the runway yesterday after takeoff. The craft struck a pit and nosed over, trapping the pilot Seifert briefly before he regained consciousness.

Wisne Melfert Jeens Aviator Hanby Pia Iahory Seifert Olive Isles Hessitat

Judge J C Huntoon Dies Intestate in Lewistown

Obituary notes the death of former district judge J C Huntoon in Lewistown while stating his estate and will details. Attorneys Wale Dam M and Blackford filed on Monday in the district court. The estate, valued around $15,000, faced unpaid rights and asset distribution. storm damage affected crops and property nearby.

Lewistown John Unnteon Atbernes Blackford Titono Patate Wa Patel

Medicine Lake Ras Celebration Over Highway Hook-up

A Saturday celebration in Medicine Lake marked a highway hook-up event with a coastal touch. Representatives from northeastern Montana including the American Legion commercial club and other groups attended. The program featured horse racing foot racing cowboy saddle races and novelty events followed by a large fireworks display. The village population around 500 attended the event.

Medicine Lake Montana American Legion Conmierelal Club

Montana Labor Union Convention Opened in Missoula

Detailing the Montana Federation of Labor annual session in Missoula, the four day convention gathered state unions to discuss economic conditions. James D. Graham of the federation presided as welcome speeches and tours to the university campus Orchard Homes district and a local sugar plant were noted. delegates numbered around seventy, with attendance emphasized as the main event of the opening day.

Missoula Montana Missal Montana Federation of Labor Atieachea Ade James D. Craham Fink Excont Ke Kode Sate University Orchard Homes Aimaigamaterd Sugar Rivers Srasiotiq LOTT Rene Hhot Tay Geatimie

Pondera Youth Victim Linked to Reservoir Incident

Fragmentary report notes a Pondera youth involved in a reservoir incident near Conrad on June 27. Names appear garbled, with mentions of residents Remtaert and Tempter, a hospital in the aftermath, and a northern Pacific movement disrupting a city grade crossing.

Pondera

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