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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1925

Page

7

Montane City News Weather and Local Notices

Unsettled Friday with showers and cooler east areas. Saturday fair and cooler east. For sale Velvet Persian prayer rug. Mrs. Hazzard to lecture in Edison hall on Prosperity this afternoon at 2 and The Finisney Kingdom this evening. Various ads for taxis, oil burner, tire shop, moving services, and local goods. Sasz arrested on warrant from Townsend. trial of Elden Dye vs Snow Carbonate Mining not completed. competitive exams for Vet Bureau jobs announced. Shrine delegation heads to Los Angeles trip. Mare to join Tacoma group.

Elden Snow Carbonate Mining Company M W. H. Poorman Department of the District Court Irs M. Lanstrum Phil E. K McFatridge Fox” King Jein H. Rees Tacoma Nwvash Aflis Temple Los Angeles Imperial Council of the Shrine Wesley Mare

Governor Erickson Named Honorary Chairman for Legion Endowment

Governor John E. Erickson is named honorary state chairman of a Montana drive to raise 20 000 toward a national 5 000 000 endowment fund for welfare work among disabled veterans and dependents. He pledges time and leadership, citing promises made to World War I veterans and their families. The report notes Col Albert J. Galen as committee chair and details other members and goals, including billets and care for war orphans pending homes and schooling.

John E. Erickson Montana American Legion Rhaimanchin Albert J. Galen Helena W. T. Perham Glendive Sam Goza Earl Gensberger Butte E. C. Carruth Havre Frank Hazelbaker Dillon Miles Romney Hamilton James Eckford Chateau Leon Shaw Billings Frank Flashback Plentywood Dean L. Stone Alissoula J. T. Hocking Glasgow Veterans’ Bureau Insurance Company Actuaries the Legion Legion Otter L. Mich America Europe

Funeral of M O Rourke in East Helena Today

Requiem high mass will be held for Michael O Rourke at East Helena Catholic Church at 10 this morning. Burial follows in Resurrection Cemetery. Charles O Rourke of Los Angeles joined his mother and siblings for the service. Mr O Rourke died Tuesday morning at the family home in East Helena. Herrmann and Company directing arrangements.

Michael O'Rourke East Helena Resurrection Charles O'Rourke Los Angeles Mr. O'Rourke Fast Helena Herrmann and Company

Barber shops in Helena observe partial reopening and closure

Notice from Local No 578 announces that all barber shops under the jurisdiction will stay open Friday May 29 until 8 o'clock and be closed all day Saturday May 30 Decoration Day. S. M. Russell, Sec.-Treas.

Helena S. M. Russell Sec.-Treas

G A R members urged to meet for Memorial day parade

Members of the G A R are requested to meet at the G A R hall at 10 Saturday morning to participate in the Memorial day parade. C Hoepfner, Com.

G. A. Rall

Finance campaign for Intermountain College continues

A campaign to raise the remaining funds for Intermountain College moves forward after $13 000 was subscribed toward the $25 000 goal. At a luncheon in the Eddy cafe yesterday R O Kaufman chairman said the drive will continue for two to three weeks, with a persistent reminder approach and confidence that the total will be raised soon.

Intermountain College Eddy Cafe R. O. Kaufman

Great Northern Railway Extension Approved by Montana Commission

The Montana railroad commission approved Great Northern Railway's plan to extend from Scobey to Opheim, a 50 mile line costing 1.5 million dollars. Attorney E.G. Toomey said the decision followed the certificate of convenience and necessity filing and related Interstate Commerce Commission paperwork. The extension aims to unlock a major wheat belt, with Scobey already a leading primary wheat market and last year's shipments surpassing other points.

Montana Railroad Commission Great Northern Railway Company Scobey Opheim E.G. Toomey Commission Montana Commission Interstate Commerce Commission

Two Teens Held Over Fake Railroad Passes

Two boys aged 17 and 18 were taken off a Northern Pacific train by Sheriff Jim Barnes and jailed on an open charge of riding with fake or irregular passes. The youths claimed they were traveling from St. Paul to Seattle, where one resides. Earlier, two teens were given the high-ball by a probation officer and alleged to have panhandled on Main Street while claiming to be wandering from Great Falls toward Butte.

Northern Pa Jim Barnes St. Paul Seattle Jake Fisher Main Street Great Falls Butte

Eight Applicants Granted Full Citizenship By Court

Eight applicants for citizenship were admitted to all rights and privileges of American citizens at a district court hearing before Judge A. J. Horsky. The new citizens named were Miss Bessie Ferguson, Miss Jane MacMillan, W. R. Rhys, Rick Towess, John Propene, WW. H. Swan, Martin Stadheim and August Delt.

A. J. Horsky Bessie Ferguson Jane MacMillan W. R. Rhys Rick Towess Tohn Propenine WW. H. Swan Martin Stadheim August

Bankers Group Seven Annual Meeting at Hunters Hot Springs

The 11th annual Montana Bankers Association Group Seven gathering is set for Hunters Hot Springs with morning and afternoon sessions. Notables include J. W. Hard, E. L. Neidet, Elroy TH Westbrook, W. Lipp, Amos Mary, GW Merferlin, and W. E. Waldron, discussing taxation, world creation chemistry, school savings, and association affairs. Dancing follows from 9 to 12 p.m.

Bankers’ Group Seven Hunters Hot Springs Group So T Montana Hyntes Var Springs Yellowstone W. E. Waldron Trust Ann Sayings Bank Billings Sterling W. 3M Cobleigh Montana State College Bozeman Marion C. Dietrich T. 0 Tammond Montana Bankers’ Association Helena Wood

Rebekah Lodges In Ninth District Meet At O O F

Rebekah lodges in the Ninth district gathered for a business meeting yesterday at the I O O F temple. Dinner was served at six in the dining room, and the evening featured a degree work exemplified by Vera Indge of Helena. Melena Rebekas will host a party for children of I O F families in the temple tonight with a Maypole dance featured.

Rebekah Temple Wake Informum Vera Indge Helena Melena Rebekas PF. i

Auto plate contract awarded for 86000 plates

J. E. Murphy, state purchasing agent, awarded to Automatic Vehicle Tag company of St. Paul a 1926 license plate contract for 86,000 plates F O B Deer Lodge. The price was two and a quarter cents per pair lower than this year's cost, saving nearly $2,000 for county road funds. C. J. Sersen, president and manager, represented the firm.

J. E. Murphy Automatic Vehicle Tag Company of St. Paul F. O. B. Deer Lodge C. J. Sersen

Masonic Rites Held for James Jobb in Helena

Funeral services for James Jobb, longtime Helena resident and Federal Reserve Bank guard, were conducted yesterday in the Masonic temple by Helena lodge No. 3. Rev James I McNamee delivered the sermon and burial followed in Resurrection cemetery. Jobb died Tuesday at his home on Helena Avenue. Hermann and Company directed arrangements. The bank insured each employee for one year’s salary under a blanket policy and paid the premium for the time on payroll. upon expiration, the premium was paid by bank officers for Jobb’s heirs. The bank sent a large floral tribute to his grave.

James Jobb Helena Montana Masonic Temple Helena Lodge No. 3 Alfl & Ajm James I. McNamee Resurrection Cemetery Jobb Helena Avenue Hermann and Company Federal Reserve Bank

Youngsters Raid Iceboxes For Fruit And Near Beer

Three boys rounded up by Probation Officer Jake Fisher for raiding iceboxes on the East Side. They took berries oranges and two bottles of near beer from Lester Loble’s house. Released with a warning they must behave or face district report.

Jake Fisher Officer Fisher Lester Loble

Brewer Lectures Tonight on Psychology and Salesmanship

The closing feature of C. P. Brewer’s series on psychology, salesmanship, and personal efficiency will be presented this evening in the high school assembly room under the auspices of the University of Montana.

C. P. Brewer University of Montana

Engrossed Clark Resolutions Forwarded to Widow

Surveyor General Gillman Bullard sent to Senator Tom Walker the band engrossed memorial resolutions on Senator W. A. Clark's death with instructions to forward them to Mrs. Clark in New York City A photographic copy was sent to Wall A. Clark to present to the Montana historical society The resolutions required vast labor and are described as meritorious and gold bordered The resolutions committee included Senators Walker Malfey and Hazelbaker

Gillman Bullard Tom Walker Silver Bow County W. A. Clark Merroco Walker Silver Bow Malfiy Broadwater Land Hazelbaker Beaverhead

Newsies Feed Guests at Eddy Gallivan Back-Page Party

Helena newsies will be guests of Eddy Gallivan at the fourteenth annual feedbag party in the Eddy cafe tonight at eight. “Daddy” A. J. Reeves will lead singing and yells. Menu includes tomato bullion celery tips fried chicken peas potatoes fruit salad whipped cream brick ice cream and confections.

Helena Newsbors Eddy Gallivan Eddy Cafe Mnewsies Mr. Galliven Daddy A. J. Reeves Newsies

Memorial Day Observance Delays in Helena Banks and Stores

Helena schedules quiet for Memorial Day with banks and most stores closed tomorrow and Monday due to state closing. The public library reading room open 7 to 10 p.m. All courts and offices close. A parade and grave decorations planned, with speakers at City auditorium and masses at St Helen Cathedral and Resurrection Cemetery.

East Terena W. 114 Poorman Cathedral of St. Helen Resurrection Cemetery

Logan Residents and Visitors At Central Montana TownEvents

Logan Daily roundup lists arrivals and visits from Dr. B J Heerderka and Dr. C E Whitehead in Bozeman, Mrs. Walter Hall and others traveling to Manhattan and Three Forks. Local residents like Miss Viola Leary Miss Eileen Funk and Kathryn Flynn moved about to Sheridan Livingston Three Forks and Norris while attending school events and picnics.

Dan Haley Livingston R. Walker Long Beach Cal L. Olsen O. Sesses Harry Sesser Three Forks Willis Hinote Norma Louise Donald Williams Ethel Harry Thompson Helen Eleanor Wake Harriet Tom ‘Tice Lena Georgia Olsen Charles Larson Wilma Virginia Willis Winote Manhattan J. J. Sloane Logan Boulder Eileen Funk Miss Viola Sheridan Misg Ay Butte George Hotrum, Jr Tees Lodge Country Club Melborn Filisan Thompson Falls Eb, Whitehead Bozeman Loesam En Routte Harrison Sperd Viola Leary Eileen Frank Kathryn Flynn I Livingston M. A. Sudduth L. Locke Norris J. Allen Philadelphia Harry John Johnson Ellen Dodge M. Thompson Plof. Flynn Helena Charles Traff Londan St. Paul C. Cross Maxine

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