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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

7

Drowning near Anaconda prompts rescue by bystander crew

In Anaconda a boy died in the lake and a man was saved after a drowning incident. A bystander from a nearby motorboat, Roy Herdels and a companion helped pull the victims to shore. One man was towed from the water and another was helped by a motorboat crew. Both men suffered no lasting injuries and returned home late that night.

Butte Dane Wately Carl Boalksoar Walter Scud Jackson Allasanda Swan Butte Roy Herdels Haners Indlivan Aneem

Old Faithful Goes Talkie in Films

A fragmented OCR fragment describes Yellowstone imagery, talkie era cinema, and park scenes. It mentions Old Faithful, aviation, and cameras, hinting at film production and park involvement with May openings and setup details.

Draft Horses Fetch Notable Prices at Eastern Farm Fair

Good draft horses bring fair prices at an East Coast area farm fair. Traders from the Wilson firm traveled 1 mile north of Laurel to showcase mares and geldings, including Waver and Reeder, with bids soaring between 1570 and 1690. Local farmers estimated the lot as superior to steer stock in some categories. James Wilsons farm near Canton reported strong interest from buyers across farming communities.

Letrel Tames Wilsay Laurel Tridas Reeder Herars Toerder James

Big Trout Gives Half Hour Fight in Bitter Roar River

In Missoula on June 24 Roger and Tom Cummings fished the Bitter Roar river. Tom hooked a four pound trout after wrestling in four feet of water for about thirty minutes. The catch was landed near a log and pulled onto the bank with help from the other angler.

Missoula Roger Cummings Tom Cummings Bitter Roar Tom Tauh Mat Hoharman

Youngest Cowgirl to Ride at Deer Lodge Roundup

Fourteen year old Neer andes Jane Brander will participate in the Second Annual Roundup at Deer Lodge on June 19. The Brander sisters have long performed daring browe riding feats drawing crowds, marking early progress in western rodeo exhibitions.

Deer Lodge Neer Andes Jane Brander Fuld Alice Canes Porthastern Trowell Canes Derredge Dune Albee Brander Montana Veer Lodge Tly

Chemicals used in rising weeds at Montana park site

Poor OCR text describes chemicals used to combat weeds in a Montana area near Missoula. Mentions Montane Tarn Seattle Paern Mires and a ride through old woodland. Referenced is a summer time activity affecting plants and people, with garbled place names and unclear program details.

Phos Seattle OT Smith Park Rand

Prospective Buyer Tests Auto During Thrift Meet

A man appeared at a street corner seeking to buy a car during a weekend attempt to purchase. The vehicle chosen by the prospective buyer was later reported stolen and recovered by officers after a drive to Anaconda. The car was moved to a street near the residence and a clerk logged the events across the weekend.

Gas Barrel Falls On Foot Severing Three Toes

Hardin Tuna 28 Benes Dust af Hysham was rushed to Lah hott hospital in Hardin Thursday for treatment of injuries received when a barrel fell from a rear of a truck he crawled in among barrels loading and one barrel struck his foot severing three toes the injury was dressed and he returned home the following day

Hardin Tuna Lahhott Hardin Shump Flan

Roy Area Receives Prolonged Rainfall Breaking Drought

The Roy area endured another stretch of rain Sunday through Tuesday aiding gardens grain fields and grass. Floods and water holes filled though minor damage reported. moisture improved reservoirs and small creeks while most terrain benefited from the rainfall's steady soak.

Roy Wight Crark

Orchard lots expand on Lake Orchard area

Reported expansion of orchard lots along Lake Orchard with new plantings and road work. Mentioned owners, railway access, and rising parcel sales. Details describe construction, tree planting, and anticipated harvests amid growing development and population shifts near the lake.

Fisherman Chased by Deer in Lost Fork

Fisherman in Lost Fork is chased by a deer while fishing in Lost Park. The animal diverted its attention from the fisherman and changed direction, sparing him from harm. The incident shows wildlife interactions near Tudith riser Rare Tonesford area.

Lethart Jane Tonesford Ths Luneford

Billings Man Loses Hand In Shotgun Accident

A 39 year old Billings resident, while hunting with his family about 10 miles west of the city, was shot when his shotgun discharged at close range. The blast amputated his left hand about three inches above the wrist. He was rushed to St Vincent hospital. his condition improved after surgery. The accident occurred around 4 30 pm as he and his wife and children were in the country shooting at ropers and prairie dogs.

Meliald Billings Stincent 4 Hospital Metcalf Matealis

School Tax Levy Heavily Rejected by Freeholding Voters

Freeholding residents of the Dillon school district voted down an additional tax levy intended to fund public schools. The 6 mill levy, aimed at paying warrants totaling about 9900, was defeated despite past approval trends. The outcome surprised observers given previous support for similar measures.

Dillon Public Schools Special Navy

Survey Planned for Tobacco Root Range this Summer

Mr Jackson of the Virilante Mining association reports that a state bureau plan conducts a genloge survey of the Tobacco Root range spanning Madison County This mountain group in the slate unit is among the newest mineral ore districts yet unsurveyed from a geologic standpoint University of Chicago will oversee the project with Prof Andrew VoCnis of the School of Mines at Thitte supervising Beaverhead Jefferson and Broadwater counties will fund the effort.

Dune Jackson Virilante Miing State Bureau of Nines Monmaung An Madison University of Chicago Broadwater Andrew VoCnis School of Mines Thitte

Driver Hits Boy Carries Tl m for Block on Bumper

A driver struck a boy Sunday night at Central Avenue West and Nancy Street. The boy clung to the bumper for a block but suffered only a minor bruise. Apple of 1015 Central Avenue West stopped the car, then the driver fled. The license number 17 617 was reported to police as belonging to Alex Kranes, who lives west of Great Falls. The boy was taken to Columbus Hospital with no serious injuries.

Creal Faille Jone Jack Damon Nancy Street Apple Central Avenue West Alex Kranes Great Falls Columbus Hospital

Park City Banker Outwits Holdups in Laurel Garage

Great Falls June 29. RM Harris president of Laurel and Park Citi banks and Montana Hawkers adscrimil faced armed bandits as he drove home. He refused to be abducted or to yield his car, offered $2 and a cigar, and the robbers departed. Harris remained firm, avoiding danger and returning to his home.

Great Falls RM Harris Laurel and Park Citi Banks Montana Hawkers Tarra Harra Harris

Wool shipment sets record as Columbus ships 138000 pounds east

The 138000 pounds of wool from Columbus clips were sold to Charles T Woebh Sons of Philadelphia via Midland Towkes Corp and shipped Friday and Monday this week. Also noted is the destroyer Gerfaut achieving a new speed record in tests off Lorient, reaching about 427 miles per hour.

Columbus Crook Poolhich Charles T Woebh Sons Company Philadelphia Midland Touwlkes Corporation Destroiers Firoch Gerfaut Taila Lorient

Mines Graduates Scatter To Four Winds For Engineering Posts

Montana School of Mines reports its 1931 graduates spread across Peru to Canada accepting engineering roles. Notables include Allen Engelhardt heading to Zaroma Ecuador with South American Development Co. and Ross Henry joining Spring Hill mine staff near Helena. Others stay in state or pursue research and field work with Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology.

Allen H Engelhardt van Nuva Cal Montana Society of Engineers Zaroma Ecuador South American Development Company Herbert Hard Donald Mato Ross Henry Helena Spring Hill Montana Mines Corporation Animnted Montana School of Mines Eugene Little Butte James McCourt Lefo G Matlock State Highway Department Barin Donald Shesthe King A Valley Ore Gengor Clase Pragee River Yale BOC Gavlen Vannel Alliant Ore A Pras

Billings American Legion Team Beats Roundup 7 to 5

Billings Mulineys junior league side defeated Roundup Rotary 7 to 5 in Roundup Saturday afternoon. After scoreless early innings, Billings surged with a five run fifth and two more in the sixth to overcome Roundup despite an early crowding effort. Linville and Bolton coupled for the Billings battery with McCreary catching for Roundup.

Billings Tane Billings Mul Yineys Rotary Alllings Noth American Legion Vulvaney Hillings Avlings Smith Erkenaft McCrears Aikings Linville Bolton

Sun River Project Board Allocates 26 Farms at Inaugural Session

Fairfield June 24 The Sun River Project Examining Board completed its first session examining applicants for new farms. Of 18 examined, 7 were awarded lots and 2 received their first choice. Gold $7 entry units are available and applications continue to arrive daily. Current and former soldiers’ offers may file, with the board consisting of Walter Hone project manager Kent Radcliffe rancher Rob ert Clarke of Choteau.

Faifield I Tee Ippheante Marites Mx Wimmers Walther Kenty Radcliffe Robert Larkeon Fhoteau

Polson Woman Plans Brick Garage Project

Mrs Agnes Milntire signed Friday for a brick garage at the corner of Rand and Third streets in Polson. Elliott Construction Co of Missoula will build a 199 by 40 foot structure with a 100 foot frontage facing the federal road. Estimated cost is $20,000 with plumbing and heating awarded to Boettice Hardware of Polson. Work to start on Monday.

Croat Falls Agnes Milntire Rand Third Streets Polson Elliott Construction Company Misaowla Boertrice, Hardware Company

Dillon Broadcasting Station Granted Amateur License

Dillon broadcasting station in Tilton received an amateur radio license from the Federal Radio Commission. Call letters WIGRT were assigned to the station, which was erected by Albert Hansen at the Hansen home with oversight by Tom Carney and Mlaud McDonald.

Tilton Dillon Albert Hansen Tom Carney Mlaud McDonald Federal Radio Commission

Opening Day Tour At Hamilton Hospital Draws VIPs

Hundreds of visitors inspect the Maroua Daly Memorial hospital on its opening day in Hamilton. Mrs Margaret Daly leads the procession through the building, praising its restful pastel interiors and modern wards.

Hamilton Hospital Hamilton Maroua Daly Memorial Hospital Institutiot Margaret Daly Witow Maly Marenta Daly Tattet Stacy Wit Sasiters

Havre Suffers a Severe Dust Storm

A severe dust storm hit Havre and nearby areas Saturday afternoon with strong winds. Telegraph service was interrupted for seven minutes, and the temperature climbed to 109 degrees before cooling to 78 by six. Wind-driven heat edged toward 22 degrees of heat in 30 minutes.

Tlavre Havre Haver

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