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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

4

Bannon Convicted of Double Murder in Haven Family Slayings

James F. Bannon, 55, of Schafer, is found guilty of first degree murder in North Dakota for the Haven family killings near Schaler dated Feb 14, 1930. He was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary by Judge John C. Lowe after a jury verdict. His son Charles had confessed and was hanged by a mob after implicating his father. The case centers on the Havens’ farm occupation and subsequent deaths, with Charles leading authorities to the bodies.

Crosby N. D James F. Bannon Schafer Albert E. Haven Bannon Tfe John C. Lowe Minot Lowe Caselle Albert E.laven Havens Schaler Charles Oregon Bannons North Dakota Charles R James Ramon

Verne’s Popular Reads Inspire Minds With Inventions

A fragment highlights Jules Verne titles like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days as enduring popular reads. It notes public interest in submarines, aeroplanes, and television, alongside a mention of a nearby aviation accident near Charles airport with injuries to a pilot.

Jules Verne Bill Wilkins Verne Gling Rett Partn Michael Strogoff Hraniean Shean Tatse Tie “Rocket Serne

Plains Man Wounded by Accidental Gunshot Near Missoula

Arthur Chapman of Plains lies in critical condition at St Patrick's hospital after a hunting accident May 7 near Noxon. A .22 mushroom bullet from a revolver fired by fellow worker Jack Alder struck Chapman in the right thigh. Doctors report torn veins and nerve damage, infection swelling, and uncertain recovery prospects as surgeons attempt to restore circulation.

Missoula Arthur Chapman Plains St. Patrick's Hospital Chapman Noxon Missoula Hospital Painsman Jack Alder Alder McKay Creek Plains Hospital St. Ignatius Hospital PT. McCarthy

Veterans Administration to Merge Agencies July 1

Washington reports a government reorganization as the Veterans Administration will absorb the pension bureau and the national soldiers’ home board. Brigadier General Frank T. Miles directs the new independent agency with billion dollar expenditures and broader authority over veterans programs. The army and navy retain their spending as longstanding rivals in federal appropriations.

Washington Jie Oterays Buseau Federal Arrvico Euid Denver Mern National Soldiers Rome Board Army Navy

Aged man completes 400 mile Flathead rowing trek

Wilton, Coan AP reports an elderly paddler named Tarr circumnavigated Flathead Lake in a small craft, claiming onshore visits and camps along the shore. Government surveys note a 700 mile shoreline. He used shortcuts at several points and traveled with possible aids from old timers. A separate fire damaged Joan Erskine's summer home, believed sparked by a cigarette on a lawn couch.

Great Walla Warr Ptathond Lake Flatheast Lake Grandad Tarr Pilota Seonral Wilton Coan Joan Erskine

Willow Stream Summer Stock Cast Opens Amid Intrigue

Liane Barrett and Cass Harrett arrive at Willow Stream Long Island to join a summer stock theater. The quiet seaside town conceals tension as Liane seals with a stranger and a past shooting case surfaces through a police caseworker Shane McDermid. Escalating social dynamics mix with theater prep as romance and danger loom.

Liane Barrett Cass Harrett Liane New York Cass Ahe Willow Stream Long Island Elsie Minter Shane Mae-Dermid Suiane

Local Scenes and Legion District Convention Report

Fragmented narrative reveals character dialogue and daily life with moral tone as Liane contemplates Runny Wertheimer while a district American Legion convention in Roy selects new officers and plans the October meeting, with local leaders and travelers noted in passing. The report mentions Clarence Valante as commander and other officers, signaling a community-centered update amid ongoing local stories.

Roy Pi Ata American Legion Clarence Valante Twodot A Waas Vilce Armin Neubert Stanford R. F E. Cranston Winifred W. 7. Anderson Gordon Hughes Denton Severant-At-Arms Irving Dehnert Moccasin Detrait J A Livingston Butte Herbert Kibler Helena Moore

Hillig and Hoiis Earn Danish Acclaim in Copenhagen

Copenhagen June 2. Otte Meilig and Hilger Holrmds, travelers who crossed the Atlantic to Vonenhagen via Germany, continue to win popular acclaim in Denmark. Elaborate functions mark their visit, with a royal reception to be held Wednesday at King Christian X's summer residence Marselshore. Last night they were guests at a city hall banquet, honored with Vikingel war trumpets carved from lurestone, the highest tribute to visitors.

Copenhagen Otte Meilig Hilger Holrmds Atlantic Vonenhagen Germany Denmark Moiviss Christian X Marselshore Conenhagen

Testing Muslin Filler and Color Fastness Techniques

Instructions advise testing muslin filler by vigorously rubbing a small area between forefingers and observing starch released from fibers. For color fastness, before purchase wash goods and test several pattern samples by soaking in clear water.

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