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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1933

Page

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Bacher Trial Opens Today Before Poorman

A three member jury from Lewis and Clark will report at 10 a.m. to Judge W. H. Poorman for the fall term jury duty. Pan Bacher faces grand larceny in a service station holdup case set for today. Joan Totman, linked to a car theft from Smith Motor, is on tomorrow’s docket. BE. B. Tex Hunter and Jeren Hunter tied to horse theft near Nelson have items on the calendar for Saturday. Remaining trials include six justice court appeals. Jury panel members from various towns report this morning.

Lewis and Clark W. H. Poorman Wl Wharton District Court Pan Bacher Schaeffer Joan Totman Smith Motor Company BE. B. Tex" Hunter Jeren Hunter Nelson Justice Courts Amazish Johnson Arthur Nelson Eugene F Nargele Thomas Border John D. Kane Thomas Tenneson East Helena Clarence L. Deal Harry Harnum Robert McElhaney Route A Charles E. Ford Reno Mnler T. A. McGaffick John Meballa Benard Mason Sidney Mann Charles Malden John Root Peter Scharrenbrotch Andrew Tomcheck W. L. Wagner John Wendel Thomes Williams

Hundreds Denied Vote On High School Bonds

In Paso Robles a voter, Mrs Lula Teskey of 1043 Fifth Avenue, was denied a ballot on the high school bonds after clerks and judges could not locate her name on the rolls. An official note later verified she was qualified, but too late to vote. The incident highlights failures in the check of registration and election rolls and the handling by clerks and officials.

Lula Teskey Fifth Avenue Talno

Many Left Off Voting Lists At Lewis And Clark County

County Clerk A J Duncan said many eligible voters were not on the lists during a period of affidavits for angry voters. He noted regular elections rarely have such trouble, with address changes causing misunderstandings. Freemaon and Miss Brickett worked three weeks earning about $90 checking petitions and lists. Many voters not permitted to vote refused to obtain affidavits declaring qualification.

Dorothy Brickett A. J Duncan Lewis and Clark County Freemaon Mise Brickett Thass

Woman Denied Vote Over High School Bond Tax Status

Mrs. C. W. Eckhardt of 620 Stewart street was refused a ballot for the high school building bond issue on grounds she is not a taxpayer because taxes on her car are paid by her husband. County officials said ownership and tax status make her a taxpayer, but she could not vote or obtain a certificate since taxes are paid by another. Nice mess.

C. W. Eckhardt Stewart Street Eckhardt

Voting glitches at school election cause delays at courthouse

Election officials faced errors in the registration books as names were checked off the eligible list but not recorded. To prevent disenfranchisement, the courthouse stayed open after voting hours and three judges were assigned by the school board. Chairman E M Hall explained the single polling place design and urged patience as delays occurred while voters were admitted.

Ak Okeh Duncan George Cottingham William Bishop Charles Clifton E. M. Hall Hall

Mrs Maud Campbell Challenged On Voter Roll

Mrs Maud L Campbell wife of Will F Campbell editor of The Independent is denied on the voter roll though she and her husband paid $467.96 in county and city taxes last year. Campbell opposed George O Freeman for city commissioner and The Independent alleges Freeman negligent and incompetent and that names were left off the roll to invalidate the election.

Maud L. Campbell Will Campbell The Independent Mr. Campbell George O. Freeman Freeman

Complaints Filed Over Voter Eligibility and Registration Woes

Complaints from voters whose names were omitted led Mr Hall to instruct judges to admit them upon affidavit from the county clerk. Voters faced delay and anger at the registration books and county clerk's office amid questions about who bore responsibility for numerous rulings. George O Freeman, sought a state authority cert, previously worked for city officials on tax records and payroll.

Mr. Hall George O. Freeman Ranseh

Rites for Pioneer Meagher Co Woman Today

Funeral services for Mrs J Belcher pioneer Montana woman and Meagher county resident will be held at 2 pm this afternoon at the Opp and Conrad chapel. Rev Alexander P Alton will officiate. The remains will be shipped to White Sulphur Springs for burial. Mrs Belcher born in New York 1856 moved to Wisconsin then Montana after 1901 operated stage line and boarding house from Helena to York. She died Sunday afternoon after an operation at St John’s hospital.

Willam Shaw Maxivalg Cataract Wis W. Elwin Ted) Shaw Lingshire Relcher Helena York Trout Creek Clem Hower Sunshine Basin Missouri Valley Meagher County John Carlson Belcher Rackcreek

Local Housewives Sought For Rainbow Girls Charity Drive

Helena assembly No. 7 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls sponsors a community service drive with the Rainbow project. Last Sunday they visited Helena hospitals on hospital day, distributing apples donated by local grocers. This week they seek jelly and fruit donations for the Montana Children's Home, asking Helena housewives to contribute at least one glass of jelly or a can of fruit and contact chairmen Emmy Ann Tuttle Dorothy Kelley or Dorothea Casper.

Helena Assembly No. 7 Order of Rainbow Fat Girls Nations Rainbow Helena Helena Moit ‘Company Ypainter's Grocery Assembly Montana Children's Home Fundar Emmy Ann Tuttle Dorothy Kelley Dorothea Casper

Halloween Elk Dinner Draws Big Local Crowd

One hundred eighty seven Elks and ladies attended a Halloween dinner dance at Jielena Yodge No 187 BPOE. Milas Hazel McLaughlin and Edith Stollenbeck sang with piano accompaniment, Ben Wahle Jr. and Jimmy Smith Jr. provided musical numbers, and the Elk orchestra played novelty tunes during a fried oyster dinner. Dancing followed the program and rooms were decorated for the occasion.

Elks Cludroms Jielena Yodge No. 187 Milas Hazel McLaughlin Jimmie Smith Edith Stollenbeck Joseph B. Merzlock J Ben Wahle Hen Wahle, Jr Jimmy Smith Elk Orchestra Haleloween

Bank Liquidation Judgments Issued by State Court

Three judgments were awarded by district court judges to state banking authorities. Frank H. Johnson, acting for the State Superintendent of Banks, won $1,000 against the Missaton State Bank of St Ignatine for capital stock issues. George M. Ingabo faced $549,395 in principal interest and costs from the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Winnett, and Frank Brightman was awarded $382.69 with interest from the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Fleatywood. All three banks have been closed and the assets are under state supervision for liquidation.

Frank H. Johnson Faraky Snenedone K. Luak Misaton State Bank of St. Ignatine W. Vf. Poorman George M. Ingabo Costa Farmers and Merchants Bank of Winnett Frank Brightman Farmers and Merchants Btate Bank of Fleatywood Stats Nupper

Youngsters Tamed as Police Take Group to Station

About 20 to 26 youths were taken to the station after Halloween mischiefs in Helena. Police, including 10 special officers, patrolled business and residential districts and returned most youths home after reprimands. A false fire alarm at box 25 drew crews, with few incidents reported since the first outbreak.

Melen Helena Spect Regia Force Pollen Pranipul Neporta Atos Shellady Grand Warren Streets

Banquet 13 Planned as Part of Armistice Program

Plans for a veterans banquet on November 10 the eve of Armistice Day were made at a Helena meeting of representatives from veterans and service groups. The event at the Eddy Capri will be part of the Armistice Day program hosted by the American Legion and affiliates, with a double football bill featuring Intermountain Union College versus State Senate of Mines and Helena night school versus Missoula high.

Ea-Service la Helena Eliub Attac Grad Army of the Republic Ladies of Tha G A. It Women's Britel Corps Hs Sranish-American War Veterans and Auxilaary American Legion and Auxilary Ue Fisabled Waaillacy Sons of Veterans Eddy Capri Srmistien American Legion Intermountany Union College Senant of Mines Helena Missoula High

Warm water fish planted in many state lakes

Kenneth MacDonald state superintendent of fisheries announced that planting of warm water fish has begun in many state lakes and sloughs. Fish from the Milwaukee City hatchery, operated with federal support, will include adults and yearlings destined for Fall planting in several locations such as Gr Ave Range Lake near Thefty, while Holter Lake will receive a load later this week.

Montind Kenneth Maclonald Milny City MacDonald Wald Helena Fravely Range Lake Thefty MacDonfals Holter Lake

Angeles Woman Killed in New York City

A Los Angeles woman, Minnie Hoover Linton, 59, identified after two days in the morgue as the deceased in a traffic crash on Madison Avenue and Abat Street in New York. Henry Wheaton Workburn II of Brooklyn faced homicide charges in the collision that killed Linton, a distant relative of a former president.

New York Brady Minnie Hoover Linton Lon Angeles Annd Honver Mra. Tinton Madison Avenue Abat Street Hanry Wheaton Workburn Brooklyn

De Molays 10 Hold Smoker at Shrine

Loral DeMolays will hold a smoker this evening at the Shrine temple following Dexren team practices. An athletic program including several boxing matches will be promoted during the smoker. Herrotary Edworthy of the Welana A. M. C. A. is scheduled to deliver a talk. Following the program refreshments will be served.

Loral Uonsatory Shring Dexren Wan Herrotary Edworthy Welana ¥. M.C Hays

Higher lamb prices lift Montana sheepmen profits

Montana sheepmen earned about 81,668,964 more from lamb sales in 1933 than 1932 as prices rose to five and a quarter cents a pound, despite fewer lambs sold. Secretary Murray and Stobe King of the Montana Wool Growers’ Association cite higher wool and by products as the main driver and predict continued price gains.

Murray Stobe King Montana Wool Growers' Associailion Stenbing Montana Stetbing Montana Livestock Marketing Association Texas

Reorganization of Butte Bank Effected

Butte October 31. Reorganization of the Minara Haut and Trust company to replace the Miners Savings Bank and Trust company was completed tonight. State banking department and Reconstruction Finance Corporation officials attended. Old bank operated under restrictions since March bank holiday. The new bank, with 1000000 surplus and 10000 surplus, will offer full services with no restrictions tomorrow. Deposits from the old bank to be released in full. A J Lochria elected president and D J Charles named chairman of the board.

Butta Minara Haut and Trust Company Bank and Trust Company Voltimo Hutte Institution State Banking Department Holoun Reconstruction Finance Corporation Dasposite A. J. Lochria D. J. Charles Directare

Federal panel Denies Great Northern Power Permit

The Federal Power Commission denies the Great Northern Power Company permit for an extensive development on tributaries of the Skyamish River in Washington. The commission ruled the project not adapted to utilize water renourishment in the public interest. Colonel Lindbergh and Mrs Charles Lindbergh may resume their itinerary on Thursday by following.

Washington Federal Power Commission Great Northern Power Company

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