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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1925

Page

7

City News Westhes for Montana as rain forecast beckons

Local items list weather outlook for Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. notices mention area businesses and services including Helena Rug Co and Bud's Tire Shop, a sale at Shelton's confectionery, moving services, a special tire and tube deal, and various community notices. Weinsheimer improves after injuries. teacher certification exams underway. Florence Crittenden home fundraiser dances planned. a damage suit trial ongoing in Helena court.

Brandjord Sells 8 Tracts State Land in Five Competitive Bids

I M Brandford, state land register, announces five tracts put up for competitive bidding. Tracts are in Dawson Fallon and Glacier counties, taken for mortgage defaults. Bids matched state investments. four exceeded them. Garvin won 320 acres in Dawson for 4500 with 2428 invested. Security Loan and Title of Glendive bought 520 in Dawson for 3478. Edris Fisher of Cut Bank bought 820 in Glacier for 4500 with 4166.40 invested. H H Schneider bought 320 in Fallon for 3363.45 with 3353 invested. Five sealed bids produced these sales. remaining tracts failed due to insufficient bids.

I. M. Brandford Register of State Land Dawson Fallon Glacier Counties State Land Department H. J. Garvin Dawson County Security Loan and Title Company Glendive Edris Fisher Cut Bank Glacier County HH. H. Schneider Fallon County

Mothers' Day Program At Central Lutheran Grows To United Church

Announcement said Central Lutheran at 12th and Idaho streets has joined the United Lutheran Church of America and will welcome Rev. George S. A Eyrich of Fairmont Minnesota as pastor. Installation scheduled for last Sunday in June with Rev GK Albrecht of Minneapolis and Rev George K Kachler of Livingston officiating. An all English program planned for all departments. Mothers day to be observed at Sunday morning service with sermon on Time's Hallowed Name-My Mother and an evening sermon What Hast Thou in Thy Hand.

Central Lutheran Church 12Th Idaho Streets United Lutheran Church of America George S. A Eyrich Fairmont Mimy Eyrich GK. Albrecht Minneapolis Church Northwest George K. Kachler Livingston

Montana spotlight to be discussed on May broadcast

W. W. Barnitz editor of Journeys Beautiful will host a talk on interesting places in America from station WIZ in New York City on the evening of May 5. The program dedicates significant time to Montana and invites Montana listeners to contact 150 Lafayette Street, New York. The Journeys Beautiful magazine showcases Montana with articles and photographs this season, featuring tourism, scenery, amusements, and accommodations from resort owners and the state’s commercial clubs. Barbara Scharr of the agriculture department will contribute two articles.

W. W. Barnitz Journeys Beautiful New York City America WIZ Radio Corporation Montana Barbara Scharr Department of Agriculture

Personal arrivals and visitors in Helena from multiple cities

A string of names note visits to Helena from Kalispell Ringling Livingston Havre Butte Great Falls Lewistown Billings Whitehall and Livingston. Notables include Deputy U S Marshal J B Platt and hotel guests at the Placer hotel as travelers like A M Vangsness H L Grossman and L J Christler are listed among arrivals.

Perkins Theaty Harlowton Ae UL. W. Brackaw Billings Helena Shy M. C. Henderson Great Falls L. J. Christler Havre Placer Hotel W. M. Thurson A. M. Vangsness Lewistown City

Glacier County joins maintenance of federal aid roads

W Holmes chief engineer reports Glacier county commissioners have agreed to cooperate with the state in maintaining completed federal aid highways. About 40 counties already share costs, with four counties handling roads without state funds. Glacier county will pay an estimated 1500 dollars of the Carlow Cut Bank project, while the federal government covers about 8000 dollars.

II. W. Holmes State Highway Commission Esterday Glacier County QO. S. Worden Great Walls Highway Commission Iolmes Viel Aes

Officers elected by Helena Chapter A C C

The Helena chapter of the American Institute of Banking elected its officers at a dinner. Leland Powell became president, G R Lutey vice president, Clinton Larson secretary, William Lane treasurer, and C Peterson joined the board of governors representing clerks. Speakers included R E Towle Fred Hemicke and H L Merilian. A dance followed in the Eddy Rose room.

Helena Amercan Institute of Banking Eddy Leland Powell Montana Trust and Savings Bank G. R Lutey Hel Ena Federal Reserve Bank Clinton Larson Federal Reserve William Lane Union Bank and Trust Company C Peterson Board of Governes R E Towle Fred Hemicke National Bank of Montana HL. Zm Merilian Federal Reseve Eddy Rose

Bound volumes of 1925 laws delivered to secretary of state

The 7th legislative session laws for 1925 have been bound and delivered to the secretary of state. The office will distribute copies at no cost to public offices entitled to receive them. The secretary has 2400 copies, none for sale. most must be distributed to public departments. Attorneys and others must buy from the publisher if they want copies.

Secretary of State Primter

Two Get Jail Stretches Cast Charged Overcoat Larceny

John Out cast and Mike Miller were sentenced in Justice of the Peace Crispin's court yesterday. John Out cast received 20 days in the county jail for larceny of an overcoat. Miller was given 25 days for obtaining watches under false pretenses.

John Outcast Justice of the Peace Crispin Mike Miller

Intermountain College Pupils Present Three One-Act Plays

The expression department at Intermountain College presents three one-act plays tonight in Helena Hall under the supervision of Francis M. Bailey. The first, Sauce for the Goslings, is directed by Marcia Carster and features a large cast led by Richard Taylor and Mildred Whitcomb. A second play, The Kleptomaniac, directed by Eloise Brockway, showcases Mrs John Burton Peggy and a cast including Wanda Shattuck Pauline Smith Mildred Bartz and Dorothy Wells. The third piece, Who Pass While the Lentie Boy, directed by Blanche Brown, lists Ellsworth Pingereon Behma LaBote Vernon Worthingham Beatrice Koltzinger Norman Wampler and others in a symbolic program.

Expression Department Intermountain Ecollere Helena Hall Francis M. Bayley Marcia Carster Richard Taylor Seereee Leon Beatty Margaret Taylor Mildred Whitcom Robert Taylor Roos Charles Garber Elizabeth Taylor Marjorie Giles Martha Lee Beatrice Srottzinger James Ward Eloise Brockway John Burton Peggy Ethel Hardie Valerie Chase Armsby Ethel Coles Charles Dever Mabel Wanda Shattuck Preston A Ashley Bertha Pauline Smith Freda Dixon Mildred Bartz Evelyn Evans Weeee Wteresees Doroihy Wells Katte Mex Burton Myrtle Blanché Brown Bov Ellsworth Pingereon Behma

Blockade tightens as liquor smuggling ships close shore

The blockade tightens as German steamers and other contraband carriers anchor 18 to 40 miles off shore while eight patrol boats assign two each to liquor carriers to isolate them. Coast Guard aims for secrecy as no ships captured, yet rum price rises in New York amid holiday disruptions.

Cunningham Tanburg Uncle Sam Coast Guard W. V. E. Jacobs Guard New York

Treasure of Alexander the Great sought near Andriov village

Azerbaijan Archaeological Society has begun excavations for the legendary treasure of Alexander the Great near Andriov in Shemakha district about 85 miles from the capital. An 80 year old Andrievka resident claims to own an ancient tap from a Turkish sultan and points to the burial site. Local legend says Alexander hid gold and royal possessions to keep them from mutineers in his Persian campaign. ARMY FLYER KILLED. Major Carl C Benedict died at Langley Field when his SE 5 crashed during flight. He leaves a widow and three children.

Baku Azerbaijan Republic Associated Press Azerbaijan Archaeological Society Alexander the Great Andriov Shemakha Andrievka Wavelieff Newport News Carl C. Benedict United States Army Langley Field Here

Radio photograph views sent 5136 miles across ocean

A wireless test sent a photograph by radio from Honolulu to Riverhead New York via multiple relay stations and coastal receivers. The system shifted telegraph currents to radio waves and back, delivering the image in a fraction of a second. Major General Summerall calls the test important for secure military map transmission.

High Gore Bahuhu Oalu California Eastern Pacific Marshall Calif Bolinas Riverhead L. I Radio Corporation Broadstreet New York Ocean Plain Mountain Forest Honolulu Alfréd E. Koenig Charles P. Summerall Second Corps

Scandal in Racing May Bear Fruit

A racing owner has suspended racing temporarily following Sunny Man’s death. The secretary denied reports of a sale at Belmont Park and said racing would resume in about ten days pending investigation, with no intention of retirement from the sport. The owner, Kilmer, remains at Manor Court and hopes for a clear up soon.

Sunny Man Krimer Manor Court Belmont Park Kilmer

Annual Election in Eagle Aerie Tonight

The Helena Aerie of Eagles will conduct its regular meeting with annual election as the main agenda item. Nominations were set at the previous meeting, and a special session in Wolf Creek is planned tomorrow night to initiate many new members in the nearby area.

Eagle Aerie Tonight Helena Aerie of Eagles The Aerie Ace Wolf Creek

Beaded trim on chiffon frock with returning large hat

The article describes a printed chiffon frock trimmed with gold beads, a distinctive edging that keeps a straight close fit the style requires, paired with a large picture hat that is coming back into fashion.

Legion drive nears halfway to 300 member goal

The Lewis and Clark post of the American Legion reports the current drive has reached halfway to the 300 member minimum, with Ward Crosby as general chairman saying the drive will close next Tuesday. A separate note states royal marriage rules require consent for under 35 with 12 months notice to the privy council unless Parliament disapproves.

Lewis and Clark Post American Legion Ward Crosby Privy Council

Helena Elks observe Mothers Day with talks and music

The Helena lodge held a ritual Mothers Day observance with a eulogy by Rev. James F. McNames and vocal selections by the lodge quartet. Toastmaster Lester H. Loble presided as talks by T. Weir Bob Hanson and C A McFarland were delivered with violin and quartet performances ending in the singing of Montana.

Helena James F. McNames Lester H. Loble T. Weir Bob Hanson C. A. McFarland C. A. Walden Montana

Hawthorne Pupils Stage Operetta Tonight

Hawthorne school pupils will present the operetta In a Flower Garden this evening in the school auditorium. The public is invited with a small admission charge. This performance marks the school’s contribution to the closing weeks of the public school year.

Hawthorne

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