James Alfred Ring, 44, manager of the Western Construction Equipment company, died at a local hospital Tuesday night following a short illness. He had resided in Missoula for five years, having lived previously in Helena, Miles City, Great Falls and Bozeman. He was born April, 1905, in Annadale, Minn. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, Harmony lodge, Western Montana Press and Radio club, Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters club. Survivors include his widow, Helen Irene of 424 Edith str