19 Apr 1929
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Newspaper
Wolf Point Herald
Location
Wolf Point, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1929
Page
1
Judge Charles N Pray presided over a busy federal court session arraigning 150 cases with 65 pleas of guilty. Sentences ranged 30 to 90 days with fines up to 200 dollars and many jail terms suspended in favor of probation up to four years.
The report notes Moses Mountain pleaded not guilty and was acquitted in a related case as Oscar Wee faced a $100 fine and 30 days for a liquor offense. Scobey defendants received varied sentences on multiple counts including fines up to $200 and months in jail with probation. Rodeo results list Leonard Ward leading the national list with 200 points after wins in California events, with several athletes earning points and multiple shows scheduled across California, South Dakota, Montana, and other states in April and July.
The Rev. S A Walker H T Smith Miss Ruth Parker and Mrs J A Nickel represented the local church at a Havre district Presbytery meeting this week. Rev Clarence Orner of Poplar also attended. Walker and Elder B G Hellen were elected commissioners to the General Assembly in St Paul in May. Parker spoke on China work and her training school activities at Wolf Point.
Major General Hugh L. Scott US A retired joins the Empire Builder program to share early experiences with Northwest Indians. He is praised for deep knowledge of Indian lore history and religion and for sparking peace in hostilities. The program airs Monday night from Northwest stations KGW KSTP KSL KHQ WEBC in various time zones.
Albert Kennedy, an Indian, died Saturday evening from a self inflicted gunshot at his father in law Comes Last near Drew. Despondent over his wife leaving him Kennedy had earlier trouble with marital issues. County officials investigated and ruled death a suicide.
Paul W. Fay of Vida Montana announces the grand opening of the first I G A store in McCone County on April 20. The Independent Grocers Alliance plans mass buying and advertising with self service or full service options. There are 14 000 I G A stores in 35 states with over 200 in North Dakota.
Fremont Green's farm residence north of Volt burned to the ground Monday afternoon with all contents. Green was in town Wednesday buying a household outfit. He suspects a spark from the stove ignited material on the floor. The 18x24 frame house had no insurance and held furniture, supplies, clothing, and hedging. Green irrigated crops and wheat in recent years.
A Hart-Parr tractor pulling a road drag driven by Bob Steffenson left Sand Creek bridge on Sand Creek road last week. A broken steering ball caused loss of control. Steffenson escaped uninjured, climbing to safety as it fell. The tractor required only about $20 in repairs once recovered.
Advertisers report strong responses from Herald ads with buyers from Oregon and a Peoria landowner who rented land after seeing the advertisements. W J H Montgomery notes distant replies and a satisfactory deal, while Ernest L LeBarr encloses a check for 85 cents and confirms renting his land.
Mrs FE L Shipman presents her piano pupils in two recitals at the high school gym on April 25 and May 2 with 7:30 p.m. start. The programs list a mix of student pieces including Mermaids Song, Red Riding Hood Waltz, Watching the Ball Game, Norwood March, Silver Blossoms, Sunset on the Yellowstone, and more, showcasing numerous named students and teachers.
Mark BlankenShip of the Northeast community narrowly escaped serious loss when a garage wall caught fire in high Monday winds. Neighbor Alfred Steffensen and his father S H Steffensen quenched the blaze. The fire likely started when damp overalls with matches ignited a can of lubricating oil after being hung near the wall. Emil Johnson’s land near Wolf Point was sold to L M Riebe and A W Schwartz for farming.
Lynch was brought before Justice Geringer for trial on issuing a worthless check. Attorney Bramble moved to change venue claiming improper notice. The judge dismissed the case. Lynch was re-arrested and later arraigned in Poplar with bail set at $250 per charge, to be heard on another date.
The 71st Congress opened its special session called by President Hoover to craft a farm relief plan. House leaders pledged limited, focused action while the Senate prepared to debate the debenture option and a new farm relief bill costing about 50 million dollars. Oscar De Priest, the first African American sworn into Congress in 22 years, sat among a notably diverse group, and the President urged tariff revision and census actions.
The Wyoming Automobile Association is formed as a state motor club affiliate of the AAA with headquarters in Casper. Carl P. Stark of Hotel Town send is president, aiming to improve roll and route information for motorists entering Wyoming and coordinating with Montana authorities.
Richard Camrud of the Benrud country sold his 800 acre Cottonwood ranch last Saturday to H. Dick and Henry Dahl of Chinook through F. A. Schmidt for 1000 dollars. Camrud also acquired a small fruit ranch near Salem Oregon planted to prunes and walnut trees. He plans to visit Oregon this fall to view the property. Mrs Ruth Parker of the Mission returns from Brooklyn NY after a month away.
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