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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
4
Local observers note Friday pilots from the Att district will visit Butte to share aerial tactics and discuss public safety during a scheduled city appearance. The event follows recent bombing concerns and references to Camp Fire training and permit requirements.
A 10 week program starts in Butte to hire 300 men for highway repairs. Crews under state engineers and J Maguire remove worn pavement on East Park street and Utah Arizona to pave with granite and brick. The by pass routes aim to ease traffic as Montana advances its highway construction plan.
A class of 15 new members joined the South Side Progressive club at Bennetts Hall on Tuesday night. After the ceremonies, a short entertainment presented by Miss Catherine Gallagher and others followed by a dance. New members include Thomas Ryan Albert West Mrs J A Kelly Josephine Rasmussen James T Fitzgerald Miss Minnie Lindsay A F Harkins Fred Bourgman Carl Shan Mrs T Shan Arthur T Swan John Kechkd George W Lowney J A Kelly and Miss Nora. Kelly entertainment was provided by Miss Catherine Gallagher Miss Betty Lau Johnson Miss Mary Mc Donaaid Mrs M Wannscoth and Miss J DeSeleis.
Funeral services for John F Walsh a Butte fuel dealer were held yesterday at St John the Evangelist church. The cortege formed at Duggan Merril mortuary and proceeded to Holy Cross cemetery for burial. Walsh had lived in Butte 30 years and resided at 180 Teras nyeline. Mass was celebrated by Rev M J Leonard with church choir assisting on responses. Pallbearers included Mike Burke Frank Murphy Tom ODonnell Jerry Buckley Joan Riley and Mike Melvin.
Unity Truth Center weekly study groups hold Bible study at 2 p m and Lessons in Truth at 3 p m with a 7 p m young people’s session and 8 p m Prosperity class led by Mrs Mary Wessel. All meetings are at the Y M C A and open to the public. King inquest today for 67 year old William King, a Butte carpenter, blown from a 21 foot tack during a wind storm. coroner Gen Murphy to preside at 2 p m with ten witnesses summoned.
Dana Spencer former general passenger agent for the Union Pacific died at his home in Salt Lake City aged about 70 after long service including helping to secure the West Yellowstone link in 1883. Born in Salt Lake he rose from office boy to top rail executive and had a town named Spencer Idaho in his honor. Survived by his widow two sons and a daughter funeral Friday at 12 30 pm in Salt Lake City.
The Northern trans continental air mail line run by Northwest Airlines aids Montana mailers and travelers, boosting business on the Great Falls to Salt Lake route. The new connection at Butte serves Montana Dakota and Minnesota traffic, with mail loads near prior levels as schedules resume. Mail rates drop to six cents per ounce on July 1, aiding load growth and operator outlook.
Herman Rundblade sues James G Graham and Ida M Graham in district court seeking 3200 plus 8400 attorney fees on a promissory note secured by mortgage. Plaintiff asks foreclosure and sheriff sale of mortgaged property to satisfy judgment. William Burg & seeks 1008 plus 240 attorney fees against Eldige and Emma Neven with mortgage security and sale to satisfy judgment.
Police report a green Federal truck license 1 T 87 stolen from 896 West Park Street along with 45 cases of oil. The break in damaged the Bagley garage door lock and another theft involved a metal case of drug samples from a car in front of the Fox hotel.
The juvenile chapter of Free Silver lodge Degree of Honor will meet Saturday at 2 PM at Carpenters' hall to plan a convention at Gregson Springs with Mrs Eye Mary in charge of the session on August 7.
Bld H Grose nicknamed Grealogist addressed over 200 Texaco dealers and salesmen in Butte about Texaco Artaica. He has 30 years in the grease business and has spoken to more than 100,000 people nationwide. He demonstrated grease uses by handling samples and explained suitability for specific applications.
The Montana sun formed a sharp halo and sun dogs across a misted morning sky. Clouds later dimmed the corona after noon, with sun halos described as common in winter and rare in summer due to atmospheric refraction and diffraction.
A charge of operating four trucks without a Montana license against Pete Mollenberg was dismissed after he presented a license receipt obtained since his arrest. Officers Frank Roe and James Mooney made the arrest while he hauled fish from Seattle to Butte on his first trip to Montana, having been in the state 11 hours. Mrs Williams received a 60 day vagrancy sentence from Judge Buckley on South Arizona Street.
A Wooster picnic will be staged Sunday at the Ross ranch south of Butte under the auspices of the Butte Independent school party. A diversified program has been arranged by the committee in charge. Candidates for political office are invited to attend and address the gathering. An official primary ballot copy for July 17 is on exhibit in John Holland's clerk and recorder office and any candidate or interested party may inspect it.
Dr J B Sievers resumes practice at Owsley Block. Mrs Francis Stetson of Divide leaves Murray hospital. Dr H F Carman returns from East trip with wife. Mrs W P Edwards dismissed from Murray hospital after operation. New admissions to Murray hospital include Mrs Alice Pyatt and George W Shults. Jor McGowan treated at St James hospital after chin injury. Miss Sessile Cochrane and Miss Jean Grover visiting Butte from Seattle. Mrs LT Saunders heads to Phoenix after two week visit. Jack F Lynch returns from Seattle with BA in modern languages. to pursue masters back in Seattle.
Kiwanis International, at its Toronto convention, backed a resolution denouncing munition makers for influencing peace programs through links with major financial groups. Reuben Schaefer, local Kiwanis president, noted 2,500 registrants with 1,200 accredited delegates. Butte and Billings, Montana, sent three votes. The club planned a summer suspension of activities, with informal meetings weekly. The event featured a golf plaque to Eddie Hanmer, and guest Ed Wenger urged a July 18 baseball clash. Jesse G Ragsdale gave a farewell appearance after 12 years with the club.
Nineteen young women from the Bluebird Bopeep and Camp Fire Netoppen groups were guests at Miss Alice Cambo’s home at 822 North Henry Avenue. Discussion covered activities, equipment, and a Camp L O Evans outing set to begin July 8, with camp songs enjoyed and attendees named.
The trial of Joseph Pierce for manslaughter was postponed to 10 AM in Judge T E Downey's court. Pierce is accused of driving the car that killed 67 year old John MacFadyen on October 2 near Grand and Harrison avenues.
Nationally known paint firm head W P Puller and his wife, visiting Butte, say Oregon and Washington trade is recovering and business shows signs of revival as they tour. In other news, Cornelius Boyle and Lucille Liewlyn, both of Butte, obtained a marriage license at the clerk of the court yesterday.
Quick relief for itching from pimples, bites, rashes and eruptions. Dr Dennis' pure antiseptic D D D promises fast soothing, healing action. Trial bottle offered with guarantee or money back. Produced by Tatian Bauw owners.
Judge Frank L. Riley admitted the will of James H. King to probate yesterday on the petition of Philo H. King executor without bond. The district court also heard three estate matters including the estate of Patrick E. B. McIntire with Leo McIntire as executor pending.
Intee deceased account hearing resumed after Margaret objections. Anna Russell executrix reports on the Joseph Russell estate with objections by Joseph Quinn Russell. Thomas Howard, president of the Colorado Farmers Union, will speak Friday at Caypenters hall on the agriculture situation under Farmers Union auspices near Butte.
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