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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1925

Page

8

Too Many Uplifters End Halloween Fun in Helena

A rambling reminiscence laments modern uptight officials and groups like luncheon clubs and Boy Scouts dampening Halloween joy in Helena. The piece recalls past pranks such as doorbell ringing, window soapings, ducking for apples, and ghostly mischief, contrasting them with today’s cautious, highly organized social order. It notes Halloween origins in All Saints Eve and its festive observance in the U S and Britain.

BOY Scouts Hallowe'en

Wreck suit fuels G N request for supervisory control

The Great Northern asks the Montana Supreme Court for a writ of supervisory control over District Judge Horsky in the Norton estate case arising from the East Helena collision with the Helena Light and Railway. The move follows the Helena Light demurring a cross-claim between the two rail firms over track intersection accidents. Gunn Rasch Mall represent the Helena Light.

Great Northern Railroad Helena Light and Railway Company East Helena Great Northern Parker Veasy, Jr Great Falls State Supreme Court A. J. Horsky District Court A. B. Norton Gunn, Rasch & Mall

Social Activities at Intermountain Honoring Dr Mills

Intermountain suspends social activities in tribute to the late Reverend Jarod Mills who died Thursday evening. Mills aided the school since its founding, serving as financial agent for Montana Wesleyan College in 1895 and helping lift it from debt. He has long supported the institution, donating over a thousand volumes to the library in recent years.

Jarod Mills Intermountain Mills Montana Wesleyan College

Hallowe'en prank triggers city fire response

A Halloween prank pulled a fire alarm box at Lawrence and Howie Streets last night at 10 20. Firefighters responded quickly but nothing serious occurred as bystanders, including youths, dispersed.

Lawrence and Howie Streets Bays

Halloween Party barred for Helena boys at YMCA

Old Man Gloom is barred from the Helena YMCA Halloween party for boys aged 10 to 14. Doors open at 7:30 PM and attendees wear old clothes to enjoy goblins, a black cat chase, and merriment with Daddy Reeves helping. The event is free for all eligible boys.

Gloom Daddy" Reeves Helena

Big thaw begins toward Missouri after snow spell

The big thaw started here yesterday, melting October snow and sending water toward the Gulf via the Missouri and the Big Muddy. At 1 am the temperature stood at 35 degrees above zero as warm air moves in.

Gulf of Mexico Missouri Big Muddy

Viller and Aliens in a Nasty Mess Controversy Involving Banks

The article lists German and Swiss bank leaders and corporations including Metall bank of Frankfurt and Se scoiste Suisse Pour Valeurs De Metaux, detailing a grand jury probe. Colonel Miller’s counsel denies groundless charges while Roz ie Stinson testifies on liberty bond transfers and Mal Daugherty links emerge. Gaston Means is noted as having been brought from Atlanta but did not testify.

Mier Caplat Alfred Morton Frankfort-on- Main Metallbank Leopold Dbutwis Basel Roxie Stinson Jesse Smith Columbus Ohio Smith Mal Daugherty Washington Courthouse Gaston B. Means New York Atlanta

National education study panel to examine school business roles

Washington report says a nine member national commission will be formed by the National Education Association to study the proper relationship between educational aims and business aspects of public schools. Hoover Work and Ballou will appoint two members each, with two more named to represent business managers of school systems.

Washington National Education Association Hoover and Work Frank W. Ballou Department of Superintendency Organization of Business Managers

Cold abates with below normal Midwest temps

Chicago reports milder air but readings remain below normal with forecasts predicting seasonable warmth by Sunday. In Washington Brig. Gen. John Palmer, long linked with General Pershing in France, is detached from active duty awaiting retirement due to failing health.

Chicago Middlewest Washington John Palmer Pershing A. E. FL France

Begum of Bhopal in London Denounces Women’s University Education

In London the Begum of Bhopal, the only female ruler among India’s 700 potentates, comments on Western fashion and women’s roles. She dismisses universities for girls, aims granddaughters to learn domestic skills, and hosts 42 staff in an English setting in Mayfair while questioning short skirts as fashion. Her sons have daughters, and she personally oversees their upbringing, while she notes British tutors guided her early education.

London Bhopal India Hegum Begum Sansion Mayfair Nurdal Assoraind Press Boye Beitish

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