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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1929

Page

4

Veterans' Hospitals Fall Short in Report

The page notes a continuation on page one about veterans' hospitals lacking sufficient resources. It mentions an election tomorrow morning for leadership, with Emily Corbin of Poplar for president backed by her delegation. The High-Line delegates return to support the auxiliary, which held a memorial service for 15 members who died this year. Elizabeth Ireland, state superintendent of public instruction, addressed the group on teaching proper ideals to children.

Emily Corbin Poplar Presientyrt O. L. Lun

Three Farm Board Members Named by Hoover

Washington June 28 AP Charles Stone of Kentucky C B Denman of Missouri and Carl Wilhelm Hama of Oklahoma were named by President Hoover to the federal farm board created by the new farm relief act Stone a founder and president of the Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association is expected to become chairman Paris has warned that disguising French beer under German or other names to mislead customers is illegal

Washington Janes C. Stone Kentucky C. B. Denman Missouri Carl Wil Hama Oklahoma Hoover Federal Farm Board Stone Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association Paris France Ministry of Agriculture Wil

Child Marvel Has Part in Singing Picture Sunday

David Durand, a seven year old known from North America for Little Boy Blue of Ae dioland and Innocents of Paris, has a major role in Paramount's all talking and singing film at the Marlowe theater. Maurice Chevalier leads with Sylvia Boadcher and George Fawcett as parents in scenes set in a Paris flea market, a theater, and a lively boulevard cafe.

Child Marvel David Durand North America Aedioland Paria Paramount Maurice Chéval Master Durand Richard Wallace Sylvia Boadcher George Fawcett Chevalier Paris Boulevards

Frost and heat hit Roundup farms in same week

Frost formed a quarter inch thick on hog troughs at Ed Goffena’s Delphia farm as potato vines wilted and blackened. A heavy frost touched Roundup but spared flowers and tender plants, while Cast reports spoke of torrid heat exceeding the season’s record.

Ed Goffena Delphia Gofféna

Endurance plane crash claims Miss Gentry life

Minneapolis June 28 AP Droning motor records chase as Thorwald Johnson and Owen Haughland push toward history in a 231st hour. A crash near Mineola injures pilot Vibla Gentry after a foggy descent from a fuel-strained flight. Her co pilot Jack Ashcraft is missing. doctors perform transfusion and she recounts scant details of the accident.

Minneapolis Thorwold Thunder" Johnson Owen Hnaughland Gurpatsa National Aeronautical Association Mies Minneapolis St. Paul Mineola Vibla Gentry Walter Bishop Gen Try Yack Ashcraft Bishop Jack Gentry

Muskrat Inspector Crushed At Whitefish Roundhouse Turntable

In Whitefish on June 28 an unauthorized inspection of a new turntable at the roundhouse ended badly. A muskrat exploring the yard was run over by the turning machinery but escaped with minor injuries, the creature seemingly intent on returning to the river.

Whitefish Whitefish Roundhouse

Tropical Wilderness Shown in Lon Chaney Sound Film

Lon Chaney stars in the Metro film Where Heat In Bast a jungle mystery at the Marlow. Lupe Velez plays Haynes’s daughter amid peril, a triangle fuels suspense with beasts and a deadly human feud set in Siam.

Énie Lon Cheney Métro-Goldwyn-Mayer Marlow Theater Haat Siam Haynes Lupe Velez Stele Taylor

Jones Falls Hard In Open After Downpour

The third day of the national open sees Robby Jones stumble in heavy rain as Sarazen Espinosa surge. Espinosa and Sarazen lead with Jones tied for third, while Shute and Armour press the chase in a stormy, soggy course at the 36 hole mark.

Robby Jones Sarazen Espinosa Bobby Jones Jones Int Ate Densmore Shute Columbus Ohio Dark Horse America Shute Smith Moi Sarazenm Lip Tommy Armour Leo Diegel Leonard Schimutte Lima Givo George von Elm Detroit von Elm

Naval disarmament urged to proceed with caution

Washington reports American officials favor slow, well prepared handling of the naval disarmament question. Britain has sounded the United States on a conference of principal naval powers, either independent or under League machinery, but Washington prefers gradual steps and thorough detail work before any summit.

Washington Great Britain United States League of Nations

Rider 4 Hurt in Ranch Accident Near Senator Campbell

A rider was seriously injured when a horse reared, pinned the man beneath, and collapsed on him at Senator Campbell's ranch. Clifford Durham, the employee, freed the rider with aid arriving shortly after. The incident occurred near Reed Point and involved emergency response teams.

Reed Point Campbell Clifford Durham

Man Rides Horse After Fall Lost Leg Break

Lewistown June 28 James McClements Hilger rancher was thrown from a horse near his home and rode again before realizing his leg was broken. He passed out while dismounting and was rushed to Jewistown for treatment after a clean leg fracture.

Lewistoun James McClements Hilger Hamilton Ranch McClements Ibarn Yrot Jewistown

Hawks At New York After Long Dart Record Attempt

The Hawks tried to break the east-west endurance record set by Captain B. D. Collyer and Larry Tucker. Capt. Hawks left New York aiming to return within hours, but delays for repairs halted progress. He landed at Metropolitan airport at 3 37 47 a.m., seven hours after arrival, with a 14 hour gap to reach New York again, needing about 200 miles per hour.

Cleveland R. L. Mitchell Byron K. Vancombs Mitchell Newcombs B. D. Collyer Larry Tucker Hawks New York Metropolitan

2 Cases of Booze Seized by Officers

Great Falls June 22 Twenty cases of imported bourbon and rye whisky and a Lincoln touring car were seized. Henry Smith of Billings was arrested by Federal Prohibition Officer Sanford L. Smith. The seizure valued at about 97500 occurred after a load of contraband whisky was believed to be running into Great Falls. Smith was released in bonds.

Great Falls Henry Smith Billings Prohibition Sanford L. Smith Smith Ponds

Road Board Sets Up a New Award in Big Highway Bids

The Road Board awarded several major contracts, led by the Forsyth to Miles City 10.34 mile project at 113,724.44, the Billings to Klein stretch at 98,556.80, and a 342 foot viaduct west of Butte for 85,004.50. Other contracts cover graveling, guard rails, and trestles across Montana, with bidders including Lalonde Construction Bainville, William Weast Wis crafted, and P W Hastings Billings. The commission will meet July 25 and 26 to award additional contracts on 16 or 17 projects.

Forsyth Miles City St Traverse Sai Stanley Brothers Prahl & Sawtelle St. Cloud Minn Lalonde Construction Company Bainville Billings Riein Rader Forsyth-Miles City William Weast Wisarokee Glacier Park Billings- Klein Road Will O. Whipps Commission Butte Butte-Dillon Road Charles Goddard Silver Bow Creek Northern Pacific Milwaukee and Butte Anaconda Pacific Aliee-Ravalli Lake County Ravalli O'Connor & Mitchell Dillon L P Thornquist Wilsall Sun River-Chateau-Bynum Ennis Circle Road Stevens Brothers St. Paul Harlowton-Ryegate Wheatland Golden Valley T. A. Carr & Co Winnett Harlowton-Ryepate P W Hastings Malta Wington Brothers Montgomery & Son Minneapolis H. Pickus Construction Company Sioux City Forsyth-Miles City Road

Robbery in Kansas City Bank Payroll Mule Mystery

A masked woman robbed a bank payroll party returning from a bank. She threatened to shoot if the package was not dropped, fired a pistol, and fled toward a nearby car. Witnesses report men fleeing to headquarters as the gunwoman ordered silence.

Association Louis Streit Trina Kansas City Semet Ifment Jachs Perlich Yotet Benelwath Statens and Sireit

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