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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

2

New Egg Grading Terms Implemented by Farm Division

State Agriculture Commissioner James T. Sparling announces a new egg grading terminology change to reduce buyer confusion. AA Specht grade replaces standard, A grade Extras replaces Extras, and third grade Standards becomes Stangants trades, with both terms used in selling. A forthcoming bulletin will detail the changes and be mailed to registrants and out-of-state parties.

Pew State James T. Ruarling Department of Agriculture Sparling

Eastern Montana Breeders Hopeful With Grass Regrowth

State veterinarian Dr. W. J. Butler reports rains revived feeding grasses in eastern Montana. Buffalo grass and sage are returning, promising ample forage this year, while crops lag. Despite drought in 1930, sheep and cattle herds shrinkage remains, but lambs may be fatter due to better pasture. grasshoppers are less numerous but still cause damage.

Montana W. J. Butler Situ Hyestock Sanitary Board Butler Janda Bure Montana Thin Reef

Summer shutdowns in court halted in historic session

San Francisco on June 28 reports that two new justices of the Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals took seats, pledging to end the practice of seasonal court shutdowns. The session marked the first summer term in circuit court history and signaled a move toward continuous operation.

San Francisco Federal Junge William Pehtman Ninth District United States Court of Appenty Dan Todas Trice Denman

Forest poster by Flagg aids war on fires in forests

NEW FOREST poster designer James Montgomery Flagg created Your Forest Your Fault Your Loss to curb forest fires. Helena National Forest supervisor J Tenpler said the painting, donated to the federal government, is being distributed regionally. President Roosevelt praised Flagg for reminding the public that most fires are man caused and preventable.

Tames Montgomery Plugs Tenpler Helena National Forest United States Flagg Forest Service Helena Forest Roosevelt America James Montgomery Iit

University football star injured in automobile accident

Leonard Noyes former Tutte State University football star suffered a broken leg and injuries when his car left the roadway about four miles west of Avon. He was found unconscious by Jean Smith a highway patrol stenographer and rushed to Deer Lodge hospital. Noyes now plays in Missoula and has been prominent in college football for the past two years.

Leonard Noyes Tutte Muri Avon Jean Smith Highway Patrol Deer Lodge Lon Boederker Iin Montua Iin Montua Highway Patrol, Expressed (Her Theory Noms Tinetesker Noyes

Watson to resign from Welfare Board in reveal

Joseph Watson will quit the state Welfare Board as Joseph B Watson steps down as assistant administrator to join the Public Works Commission Wednesday. T. M. Brandjord says no successor has been named and doubts anyone will be appointed. Watson has served as federal relief administrator for about a year and came to Helena from Butte.

T. M. Brandjord Moritana Public Nature Commisnion Voalil Watson Flo Uni

WPA Status Update Indicates No Change Yet

Officials disclosed no concrete information on changes to the administrative organization. Whispers suggested possible parallel elimination of four district offices in Jarro Great Malla Nitinga and Hutte, but no decision or relocation detail was confirmed. Washington officials were expected to clarify state posture imminently.

Wulha Offleon Jarro Great Malla Nitinga Hutte Slace Washington

Morrison Cave Park Deeded to State by Senate Bill

Governor Ayers reports passage of a Senate bill gifting Morrison cave park in Jefferson County to Montana. The CCC improved the site and a road from Whitehall requires the land swap. Nanita Sherlock brokered the land exchange, rail assets formed, with the state to receive the park upon road completion and open next summer with revenue support.

Roy E. Ayers Genes Murray Burton Kk Wheeler United Stiles Senate Morrison Cave Park Montana Jefferson County C.c.c C.C.C. Hays Whitehall United States Nanita B. Sherlock Jefferson County State Land Board Rutledge Parker

KIWANIANS HEAR CARL LEHMAN ON AIR EXPRESS WORK

Carl W. Lehman, general agent for Yalway Express Agency, spoke to Wiwanis about air express operations. He described shipments, routing, and notable deliveries, and noted amusing experiences in the field. The club scheduled a Tuesday meeting on July 7 on the mezzanine floor. J C Taylor and Grover C Taylor of Boxenton were announced.

Carl W. Lehman Yalway Express Wiwanis Club Apeney All Express Eucals J. C. Taylor Grover C. Taylor Boxenton

Charles J Fisk Montana Pioneer Called by Death

Charles James Fisk 70 a veteran newspaper man and pioneer of Montana died June 23 at Sacaton Arizona. Funeral services were held June 25 in Phoenix. Born near Helena February 16 1867 he helped publish a Townsend paper and later worked for the Helena Herald and several other papers. Survived by his wife Marion two siblings a nephew and other relatives. interment at Vallejo California.

Charles James Fisk Sacaton Ariz Phoenix Mr. Fisk Helena van Hayden Allen Flak Townsend Lis Anclas Andrew J Robert E. Fisk Fisk Helens Independent Great F'nia Leader Miscoutian Butte Miner and Post Seattle Star and Post Intelligencer Fink Alaska Cordova Times Ketchikan Anchorage Times States Arizona Marion J. Johnston van H. Fisk Wrangell Gloria Bretherton Los Angeles van H. Bretherton San Diego Calif Vallejo

Sherm Smith Finishes Long Distance Bet Payout

Sherm Smith a Helena attorney confined at Maso hospital in Rochester Minnesota mailed checks from his bed to settle long distance bets with friends over a dream match between Jim Braddock and Joe Louis. Brown Bomber Detroit knockout comment sparked playful nicknames and ribbing for those who backed the wagers.

Sherm Smith Helena Attarney Maso Hospital Rochester Minn Jim Braddock Joe Louis Sherm Iriahman Mr. Braddock Calder Detroit Sharm

Whooping Gough On Increase In State Weekly Report

Whooping cough rose to 47 cases in the latest Montana bulleting from state epidemologist Dr. B K Kile bourne as doctors log a jump from 27. Other communicable diseases show varied changes across the state including tuberculosis typhoid measles and mumps with Willow Creek reporting Rocky Mountain spotted fever in an early line of the report.

Gough Montana B. K. Kilebourne Rocky Mountain Willow Creek

Helena Library Summer Reading List Highlights Youth Reads

Helena public library lists numerous titles for boys and girls ideal for summer reading. Notable picks include Mystery of the Empty Room by Seamen, Riders of the Rio Grande by Balch, Great Adventure by Hall, Stars of Sabra by Seaman, Ques tera of the Desert by Schultz, and Plainsman Wild and Luckok by Wilatac.

Helena Seamen Rockies Schulte Blaze Walt Schultz Mistress Madcap Sherman Rage Rohan AlHaon Harper Chultz Lent Ssaman Nancy Safle Waason Captain Taddy Sailor China Peet Jeroma Anthony Evans Soredy Morley Juan Juanita Traylor Salter Eaglon Tuevnds Finnt Plainsman Ana Litckok Wilatach

Patrolmen Receive New Motorcycles for Flying Squadron

Five Montana patrolmen mounted new motorcycles for the flying squadron. Patrol Supervisor Lou Boedecker said the unit can be assembled quickly and combat heavy traffic at large events. Riders named are W. W. Beckwith of Missoula Donald Mercer of Livingston Forrest Kearns of Billings Hugh Potter and Ervin Wickert of Helena. The motorcycles carry fire extinguishers.

Montana jMedway Yeaterday Lou Boedecker Boederker Ars W. W. Beckswith Missoula Donald Mercer Livingston Forrest Kearns Billings Hugh Potter Ervin Wickert Helena

Boulder Springs Hotel Leased and Under New Seattle Manager

Announcement yesterday states Boulder Springs hotel leased to Lyman Reed of Seattle with Frank Chamberlain as manager since April 1. A three day Fourth of July grand opening celebration is planned including a Saturday night dance and continued overflow dining. Mineral baths may open later, with first aid kits and patrol equipment to be installed.

Mandy Boulder Spridga Lyman, Hteed Seattie Frank Chamberlain Reed

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