The Independent-Record from Helena, Montana • Page 5

MONTANA THE HELENA DAILY INDEPENDENT, MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1937 CITY BRIEFS WEATMEB IN HELENA, AUG. I. IfST lllikMt this last 00. Hllhett ever recorded nt Helena Dili Inr Blnce BBO, M.o; year 180B. l.oweil Tempenturi--Today Ihll "ay last year 62.

Lowest over recorded ftl Helena thli date since 435: year 1923. Total precipitation and hourly temperatures it Helena for houn endlni 6:10 Auiuit 1, 1M11 precipitation 0.5J Inches. Eicesi precipitation thli month to 0.47 of an Inch. Hcarlr 7 ft. in a a.

9 a. tn 10 11 a. 12 mid 1 a. 2 o. 5J 3 a.

31 4 a. 49 5 a. ra 50 6 a. 49 4 8 4 1 4 1 SI 5 5 94 53 7 p. m.

8 p. m. 9 m. 10 p. m.

11 p. m. 12 noon 1 p. 2 88 89 el 3 p. m.

5 p. m. 6 p. 68 Humidity Data. Dri Wet B.

H. 5:30 a. 44.0 61 12.30 8S.4 7.a 45 5:30 p. 56.3 46.0 40 Precipitation at Othtr Clllea Max. Mln.

Pen. limit 61 88 .20 Kallsoell Mlrlcs City 92 IM Chexenno 16 56 Deliver 89 6S Boise 10 48 Boston 73 64 Calsarj 46 44 .80 Chicago 76 Galvcston 90 82 Jacksonville 90 72 Kansas City 100 76 Los Annclcs 78 62 Minneapolis 06 72 New York 84 OillAha 94 72 Portland 72 B2 Bait Luke City 80 62 San Franclaco 66 54 Seattle 72 58 Spokane 68 52 Wllllston 84 62 i Preclpltatoln (or 12 hours ended at 0 p. temperatures for 24 hours ended at 6 p. m.J Data for Hontsni stations lor the 24 hours endlni at p. Autuat 1.

1937: Max. Mln. PCD. Bllllnss 80 Bozcman 64 Cut Bank 58 Fort Pecle 82 Glendlve B2 Cteat rails 64 Lcwlstown 70 Malta 76 57 45 46 57 62 49 51 57 .07 Dr. Cash, dentist.

105 E. Knotior Arrested Paul Knetzer was arrested on street iate vcsterday afternoon and lodged In city jail on a charge ot drunkenness, lie will appear In police rourt this morning. See Brakes checked, adjusted. Knapp's. righting Charged---A John Doe Leonard Pohmcer were arrcst- WATER PROJECTS By IP! IN STATE COSTJ1.250JI INCREASED PROGRAM EXPECTED THIS YEAR In following Its policy of constructing as man water conservation projects for the state's drouth areas as available labor, funds, equipment and supplies permit, the Montana Works Progress administration, by June 30, had completed 120 worthy, regenerative projects costing nearly a million and a quarter dollars, State W.P.A.

Administrator Joseph B. Parker reported yesterday. "In all, our records reveal, W.P.A. has started 177 stock water and Irrigation projects--many with 40 or DO units--which, completed, will cost in excess of $2,344,826," Mr. Parker said.

"Had limitations ot national relief funds last fall not necessitated the transfer of 12,500 drouth clients from W.P.A. to Resettlement, with virtual suspension of W.P.A.'s water conservation program. Montana would have been dotted with some half a thousand W.P.A. reservoirs by this fall." More Expected "Nevertheless, W.P.A. Is proud to have been able to contribule what It has In this Important program, which offers the primary basis for rehabilitation of Montana's drouth areas.

Xow with the special drouth quota of 3,400 we expect to materially add to these accomplishments during this fiscal year," he eaid. A complete roster ot water conservation projects started by W.P A. lists 98 stock water reservoirs, eight diversion canals, 66 irrigation storage reservoirs, two Irrigation drainage canals, two spring developments and one flood protection job. The expenditure of $1,206,822 had been actually made by June 30, with the balance encumbered. In southeastern Montana, in Custer.

Carter, Dawson. Fallon, Garfield. McCone. Powder River, Rlch- The state highway patrol's cam palgn against Improper lights on cars la bringing results--especially In the Townsend district where soven motorists yesterday felt the teeth of the law as applied by Patrolman Krvin Rlckert. Offenders brought before Judge Johnson of Townsend are not given and released either--they are laying cash on the bar (pardon it, judge) or becoming guests of the city.

Robert PATROL'S CHEN FOR PIPER LIGHTS DICING RESULTS Berringer, Phillip H. rd on Jackson behind the a Rosebud, Treasure. Wlbaux J-rmpleton apartments on a charge nd Yellowstone counties. 7 proj- about 10 o'clock last i i i They each posted a bond assure their appearances In i cmirt this morning. a p'o Radiator Phone 104.

Repairing. Kclgrado Arrested Thomas Belof Helena, nrrcit'-d lust i neiir tho city by i a a a Potter and i i a i a car with- a driver's licence and no ta.Il He i appear this morn- I I I before Ueurce u. Freem a Tire repairing, vulcanizing. Knapp'a --Phone 104. To Aipcur Ed Johnson, arrested a a afternoon on a chargo of held for investigation after it wah at- u-mptcd to tell two women's dresses anl a sweater, i appear before a Plckett this i lie is being held In the i a i Dr.

Hopkins, chiropractor, block, phono 2878-W. Pwlfl Bond--Larry Ksciilante. rrslL-il 12 o'clock Saturday night Hugh Potter, highway piitrol- in.in, on a charge of driving across the highway center line between IC.ist Helena and Helena, Is scheduled appear in Justice court this ini'nmik'. He posted a $3 bond at time of his arrest. Local, long-distance hauling.

and Transfer. Phono 92. to Speak Barclay i 'Lilt-head, chairman ot tho i.ma compensation umimiMIon. will speak today on un- Insurance at the weekly meeting of the Helena Kl- ivanls club, at the Placer hotel beg i i at 12:10 o'clock, Lars Carlson, program chairman, announced lost night. Curb aervlce at.

Ray's place, highway No. 10, one block west of Benton. To California Dorothy Dewey, who was vlriting at the W. K. Totten home at East Helena, was called to Oakland.

where her father, George C. Dewey, 46, former resident of Bast Helena and assistant superintendent of the American Smelting and Refining company plant there, died Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Totten said last night she had not been Informed aa to funeral arrangements. Marguerite Beauty Shop.

1509 Lyndale will be closed from August 1 to September 1. OF PATROL HOLD PICNIC Approximately SO members of the Algeria Shrine patrol and their wives partlclpaled In a picnic" yesterday on the Big Prickly Pear creek near the mouth of Golconda creek above Jefferson city. In the horseshoe pitching contest Harry Hennessy and Oscar Hardgrove walked away wllh the honors, while Joe Bossier and Bob Hill were acclaimed "Indoor pool" champions. The wrestling championship waa captured by Clyde W. Bttrgan, who won the last fall from Larry Hlldebrccht.

Following the games a hot supper was served. It was prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bnkor. After the supper dancing was enjoyed to string music under the leadership of Prof.

Bob Smith of Canyon Ferry. for the picnic were furnished by Mr. Hardgrove, Henry p. Kelson and William Crayon. ects have been completed and 25 started under WP.A.'s water conservation program.

As an Indication of their value, TV. P. A. engineers report the dams capable of storing water sufficient to Irrigate acres, in addition to providing stock water for thousands of head of cuttle, sheep and horses. Along the hl-llne area, in Blalne, Daniels, Hill, Phillips, Roosevelt, Sheridan nnd Valley counties, 29 stock wa'ter reservoirs, three large Irrigation diversion canals, two Irrigation storage reservoirs and two spring devplopment projects have been started, with 27 of those Jobs completed by June 30.

In cenlral Montana, a lotal of 32 projeels have operated. Those Jobs In Cascade, Cboteau, Fergus. Judllh Basin. Pondera and Teton counties Include 28 stock water reservoirs, three Irrigation storage reservoirs und an Irrigation diversion canal. Eighteen projects were complete by 30, with most of the others virtually complete.

Short of Money Shorlage of sponsors' to pay for draglines and other dirt moving equipment on the Deadman's basin project In the corner of Oolden Valley and Mussplshell counties, Is at the present time Ihreotcnlng to close down this project. This Is the most am- i i undertaking In Ihe W.P.A. program and has been employing as hlRh 500 men, but under rogula- Uons which now require the W.P.A. lo limit its payment for equipment rental to a maximum of $5 for each month each man works, the project Is short about $7.000 a month In money to pay for the draglines and other heavy equipment. It Is hoped, however, that arrangements will be made through the water conservation board or other agencies for additional funds so this project can go forward.

This project would store 73,000 acre feet of spring flood Waters, returning them to the Musselshell river in the dry parts of the year, regulating stream flow and making useful many irrigation ditches now taking water from the Musselshell river, which are Inadequately supplied. Recent presidential approval for Joint construction by W.P.A. and the bureau of reclamation on the Glendlve unit of the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation development, will give Montana another outstanding project. On this (1,605,000 Job, which will irrigate some 17,000 acres, W.P.A. will provide labor und expend over half of the total cost to bring Ihe cost to farmers who will benefit down to but 1779,000.

This week, working to employ the special W.P.A. drouth quota of 3,400 as speedily as possible, W.P.A. engineers submitted a million dollar list of water conservation projects to State Administrator Parker. These Jobs can be started Immediately upon completion tt arrangements by sponsors to tarnish materials and other costs, It wag said. FIVE DIE IN PLANE Oslo, Norway, Aug.

Norwegians, Including Chris Braa- tben, who accompanied Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd on two of his Antarctic expeditions, were killed today when an airplane crashed Into the harbor here. The pilot, Arlld Wlderooe, was one. ot Norway's best known aviators. AUTO DEATHS By The AuoelaUd Press At least 120 lives were lost In automobile accidents throughout the nation over the week-end.

Merrlt, Nick Helner and Truman Gosne, all of tho Townsend area, arrested yesterday by the Industrious patrolman, each were fined for not having tall lights. Paul Green, Herman Gutekunst and Roy Brlsbln were arrested on similar charges and will appear before the'Judge today. Arthur Greenup of Mlssoula was arrested late yesterday by Patrolman Rlckert and charged with cutting curves on MacDonald pass. He will appear before Judge George Freeman this morning. SEVEN ClflL SCOUTS TO REPRESENT THIS REGIOiAJ Seven specially selected delegates are representing the Rocky Mountain states at tho first Interuallon- al encampment for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides ever held in this country which opens Aug.

9 at Camp Audree, Briarcllff Manor, N. Y. They are Florence Orme, St. Anthony, Idaho; Patricia Rounce, Sidney: Marjorle Buck, Eoulder City, Martha Selby, Sail Lake City, Utah, and Katherine Jean Van Vleck, Jackson, Wyo. In addition, this region is being represented by two delegates-at- large, Helen Sandvfg, Great Falls, and Dorothy Ann Davis, Dillon, Mont.

They will Join the other American delegates, representing each stale and region, at tho camp lo- day. one week in advance of their Btiests from 26 foreign nalions. During this preliminary week plans are being made for parlies, International meals, Informal talks around the camp fire, hikes, picnics, games, water sports, songs, slorles and work In Ihe arts and crafts which will be part of the two-week program In which all of the delegates will participate. It Is lhu task of the American girls to select actlvllles which promise the entire group Ihe grealest opportunity for fun and profit. For the "Silver Jubilee" camp, as it Is called, has for its primary purpose tho creation of opportunities for girls from all over the world to get acqualnled under Iho bond ot their a Interest In scouting lore.

In this way the Girl scouts of the United States are celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of of the founding of their organization. Each delegate has. been chosen carefully so that the encampmenl will be made up of girls who aro i representatives of their own countries and communities. All have first class Girl Scout or Girl Guide rankings, and speak at least a smattering of a foreign language. The total encampment will number more than 100 girls, 26 from as many foreign countries and 76 from the United Slates and Puerto Rico.

The formal opunlng of the Silver Jubilee camp will be held Aug. 10, when Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will be suest of honor and chief speaker. iFillE, EARLY-DAY RESIDENT, Miss Nannie C.

Fortune, esteemed early-day resident of Helena, passed away lost night at the family home at 439 West Lawrence street after a lingering Illness. Born In St. Louis, Miss Fortune with her two sisters, Miss Maude and Miss Florence, came to Helena shortly before the beginning of the century. The family was prominent in St. Louis social activities.

During her long period of residence In Helena Miss Fortune en- Joyed a large circle of acquaintances, and her many friends were grieved lost night to learn ot her passing. In addition to her two sisters, a brother, Vincent Fortune of Los Angeles, survives. The body Is at the Opp and Conrad chapel. Arrangements for funeral services and burial have not been completed. INJURED IN OAR Mlseoula, Aug.

L. Kwlng, 47, of Butte, is In critical condition at a hospital here following an automobile accident on the Lolo grade about 8 miles south of MlMoula. Robert L. Ewlng, was also injured In tho crash but released from the hospital following treatment of minor wounds. DEAUHORN TOMCE CASK Detroit.

Aug. J. Finn, chairman of sub- Hi ban Dearborn's commission of safety, said today that charges against six Dearborn polfce of-) flclals growing out of the. fighting at tho Ford plant May 28 will be considered Monday night JOB EXPECTED TO BE TAXPAYERS TO APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL TODAY With preparations for oil-surfacing West Malu street from State to the Unlonville fork practically completed, a delegation of taxpayers sponsoring the project IB expected to appear this morning beforn the city council In aa effort to beginning of the work It was said yesterday. Estimated to cost $2,700, the project will be paid for by a 50-cent front foot assessment on property owners on the street, all of whom have signified their desire to have the dusty thoroughfare surfaced County to Aid Lots on West Main owned by the county will assume a J700 obligation by the project, and although the county legally can not furnish tho cash, city officials have been given to understand the will be furnished by county labor.

Taxpayers will pay for the project In the first installment of their taxes to be paid this fall, according to the petitions circulated to effect the work. Creation of a special Improvement district would spread cost of the work over a three-year period, it was said, but would practically double the price to taxpayers. The gravel-oil surface to be spread on the street will be mixed in the pug mill recently purchased by the city from the atate highway department at a cost of $2,000. New, the mill cost the state bureau approximately $9,000. After the surfacing materials have been mixed In the mill, the road-mix Is spread along the street from trucks, levelled and rolled.

The finished surface IB dust proof and smooth, similar to that used by the highway department ou some projects. The council will discuss the city budget for 1937-1938 at this morn- Ing's meeting, state law requiring adoption of the final budget by August 4. Taxpayers may appear before the council to protest any part or all of the budget. NOnTHEflN LOIS PUT ON BRILLIANT DISPLAY FOR HOI Although apparent throughout the entire evening, the norlhern lights last night for one hour staged a display termed by Helena residents the most brilliant ever witnessed from the city. At the peak of the performance, Hie lights formed a multi-colored band above the northern horizon from east to west, wllh falnler- hued streamers shooting Intermlt- lenlly to the zenith.

During the hour of the greatest brilliance, scores of pcroons called Tho Independent lo remark on the scope and Intensity of the lights. Highways leading north from city were filled with cars of people who drove out Into the open to obtain a clear view ot the phenomenon. One wag called to state the vivid glow In the north was caused by fireworks display set off by the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce to celebrate tho opening today of the Norlh Montana fair. Weather bureau officials, however, could not substantiate his statement. AL mm, NATIVE OF MUS CALLED Chinook, Aug.

Prosser, 48, died this morning at his home near here, following a heart attack. Prosser, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prosser, Montana ptonuers, was born In Helena but had spent practically his entire lifetime In he Chinook area. Survivors Include his widow and five children.

Funeral arrangements were pending today. A W. C. Taylor ot Havre Is in the city. Mrr.

Jess Ledbotler of Moxvllle Is Ihe city. H. I. Kltt of Butte Is a Helena business visitor. Don Owsley ot Butte Is registered at the Placer.

Charles Cochran of Nelson Is a guest at the Harvey. J. Kuler of Billings Is a Helena business visitor. O. E.

Stevens of Billings Is a Elelena business visitor. O. M. Junklna ot Columbia Falls Is staying at tho Placer. Mr.

and Mrs. J. McDonald ot Alder are itaylne at the Placer. Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert H. H. Lux of Billings are staying at the plaoer. Mr. and Mrs.

D. A. Petrle of are stopping at the Harvey. IT. B.

Jacobsen, Gaylord Robertson, Haael Cn.vnnau.jh and Barbara Mycr, all of Malta, are In Ihe city. HELENA IS TAKEN OVER BY VIGILANTE GROUP ON GOOD WILL TRIP FROM VA. CITY Just aa their predecessors trekked Into Last Chance sulch In the middle sixties after the "Oregon- lans" discovered gold near the Kite now occupied by the Flrrt National bank, a group of modern "vigilantes" from Virginia, City yesterday surged Into Helena, took over the city for a brief spell. Thirty-three tho be- whiakered men and bustle-bedecked women formed a gay procession through the business section to let Helena, know tho annual convention of the Mining Association of Montana will be held this Friday and Saturday at Virginia City. Addressed by Mayor Arriving here after stops at Butto and other points en route, the group was welcomed by Mayor Albert J.

Roberts, AV. Q. Ferguson, manager of Montanana. and Charles H. Brazier, Helena mining engineer.

After dinner, the party began the return trip via Three Forks. In a brief talk the mayor congratulated tho vigilantes on their Initiative In making the good-will tour In behalf of their community, and wished them success in handling the convention, expected to draw hundreds of mining men from all parts of the rtate. He told them that since the discovery of gold in Alder gulch and later here there always has been a spirit of friendliness between the two localities, and that the bonds of friendship a a Unking the two pluces together will be strengthened by the approaching get-together. on Road As the party rolled in'to Alhambra yesterdai. the lead car was stopped dead by three armed "road agents," who demanded that the caravan I the yard of Senator Mike Sullivan's hotel.

The "holdups," L.ieutennnt Governor Hugh Adalr, Senator Sullivan and a Haytln were dressed like early day desperadoes. A "mugging" the vigilantes for the rogues' gallery and handcuffing them to Senator Mike's brais rail, the "robbers" Identified themselves, served refreshments' and sent the good wlllers on their way. Famous hi History Called the "Cradle of Montana History," Virginia City was the goal of gold seekers from all over the world early In the sixties when news of a rich strike In Alder gulch brought about a wild stampede for easy riches. When the easy pickings had somewhat petered out, a group of prospectors set out for Ihe Kootcnol hills, near the Canadian border, upon hearing of a strike In lhat locality. The strike proved a bloomer and the party began tho return trip to Virginia City.

Stopping In this locality on the trip, the men, historically known as the "Georgians," took a "last chance," struck heavy deposits of placer gold along where Main street now winds Into Grizzly gulch. Then came the exodus from Virginia City to this territory, later named Helena. Yesterday's visitors were dressed in the regalia, of the sixties, recalling Helena's own Vigilante parade. Those in the party, all from Virginia City: Mr. and Mrs.

W. G. Nelson, Mr. am: Mrs. J.

H. Vanderbeck and Helen Vanderbeck. Mr. and Mrs. B.

Stiles, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Homey and Betty Romey, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Musburger, Jlr.

and Mrs. Fred Bleck. Mr. and Mrs. Ruperl Garrison, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Bullcr- dick, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Thomas. Helen Shulc, Chester Nelson, William Batten. Frank Blair. John Smith. Mrs.

J. Allbright and Clifford Allbright. Eugene Gourley, Charles E. Raver. Mary Schneider, Evelyn Womple, Ethel Sclonka and Charles Vlncenl.

Present officers ot the assoclallon are Carl C. Traucrman of Butte. president; Stanley K. Moore, manager of the Jay Gould mine near Helena, vice president, and Fred G. Gilbert of Butte, secretary.

HELENA TENNIS ASSOCIATION STARS DEFEAT GREAT FALLS Crack net stars representing the Helena Tennis association topped the Great Falls squad by i i 14 of IS matches played in an Intercity contest here yesterday ou tho lleattle park courts. Next Sunday the Helena team will match rackets with a picked team from Bozeman. Thu contest will bo played ou tho Beattio courts. The Scores Yesterday's acorcs, with tho winners listed first lu order, are us follows: Men's Couloy, Great Falls, vs. Dave Strong, Helena, 6-2, 6-3; Jim Youug, Oroat Falls, vs.

Dick Ormsbae, Helena, C-2, 2-6. 7-5: Louis iirodol'sky, Helena, vs. Ed Jewell, Great Falls, 6-2. 3-6, 6-3; John Sparrenberger, Helena, vs. Davo Ileglund, Great Falls, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4; Bob Barnes, Helena, vs.

Herman Goodman, Great Falls, 6-2, 6-1; Herman Bruce, Helena, vs. D. Kilhlae, Great Falls, G-3, 4-6, tiogard, Helena, vs. Barlow, Great Fulls, 0-1, 6-3; Logan, Great Fulls, vs. Johnson, Helena, 6-1, 6-3; Annls, Helena, vs.

Nelson, Great Falls, B-l, 6-love. Men's THtcn and Couley, Great Falls, vs. Slrong and Alton, Helena, 6-4, 6-3; Brodofsky and Ormsbee, Helena, vs. Hegland and Jewett, Great Falls, 6-3. 8-6; Hanford and Sparrenberger, Helena, vs.

Young and Goodman, Greut P'alls. 6-1. 6-2; Sogard and Bruce, Helena, vs. Nelson and Logan. Great Falls.

6-3, 6-4; Barnes and Halm, Helena, vs. Barlow and Kil- llalao, Great Fulls, 6-1, 6-2. Women's singles. Bcrgqulst, Helena, vs. Andreulti, Gruul Falls, 6-Iove, 6-lovc: Annls, Helena, vs.

Crowe, Greal Falls, 6-3, 0-4. Mixed und Sanford, Helena, vs. Crowe and Tltten, Great Falls, G-l, 6-3; Annls and Brodofsky, Helena, vs. An- drcaltl and Goodman, Great Falls, 6-1, 6-1. Columbus, Ohio.

Aug. -The national convention of thP Disabled American Veterans of tho World War opened today with a. denunciation of Adjutant Vivian D. Corbly. formerly of Montana, and other national officers drawing the atlentlon of some 8,000 delegalos.

Tho slate convciilion al Jls closing session volod unanimously lo oppose Corbly's candidacy for tho appointive post which ho has held 12 years. The adjutant Is appointed by the national commander. Slate Adjutant Albert L. Daniels, of Greenfield, urged adoption of Iha rodolutlon "condemning the actions of national officers in fund raising projects." Daniels asserted Corbly "does not have the heart." of tho disabled veterans at heart." Tho national commandershlp election will be held Friday. APPOINTED BY MAHAN John W.

Mahan of Helena, present state adjutant and national commander of the D.A.V. In 1926, last night he appointed Vivian D. Corbly national adjutant in that year, and he has been rcappolnted ay each successive national commander for the past 12 years. Formerly of Bozcman, Corbly graduated from tho Journalism school at the State unlvcrslly In Mlssoula In 1925 and was city editor of tho Missoula Senllnel at the time of his appointment by Mohan. As adjutant hla headquarters are In Cincinnati where he acts as secretary In the national office of which he Is In charge.

He also edits the organization's national newspaper, tho Monthly. Mr. Mahan eaid opposition Is put national adjutant to see tho present appointed when the, D.A.V. Seml that each year up against the but ho expects ndjutant renew national commander Is elected Friday. Approximately nix delegates from Montana are attending the national convention In Columbus.

Davis ot Helena was elected as dolo- gato but business matters prevented Ills attendance NOTED MALE QUARTET TO BE HEARD TONIGHT AT St. John's Luther league Is sponsoring the Augustanu male quartet of Hock Island, Illinois, in concert at o'clock, this cvenlnp at SI. John's Lutheran church at Eleventh and Logan. Featured us soloist with the quartet will bo Gilbert Check, whose rich baritone voice Is familiar to followers of oratorio, radio and light opera In the central stales. Check has Studied wllh La- Forgo, Lionel Hosarte und Nicola Zerola of New York City.

Al the present time he Is studying under Henry Veld and Is receiving duo recognition from Chicago and other middle western centers. George JJruner received superior rating as tenor Alolst at the Iowa Muslo festival, 1H35. Ills tenor voice Is of unique maturity at the age ot IS years. Bruner has appeared In radio and concerl. Ralph Delteus, bass 01' tho quartet, has established an excellent reputation for himself by his solo and cusemblu work over WOC, Davenport, Iowa.

DeRouH has np- peared In light opera nud Is now soloist at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Davenport, Iowa. Elton Johnson, manager of the quartet, has appeared In oratorio, concert, radio and opera. His range RS a first tenor has made him desirable for roles In Gounod's "Faust," and the "Bohemian Girl." For the past three years ho has been soloist at the First Lu thorn church, Mollne, 111. The pianist, Herbert Rled, has the responsibility ot making this group of singers the best of Us type for melodic blend and interesting Interpretation.

His thorough musicianship has made this possible. Vital Statistics BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ives of 336 North Ewlng street, a son, Sunday at St. John's hospital.

DEATHS Miss Nannie C. Fortune, at her residence, 4S9 West Lawrence street, Sunday night. Tho body Is at the Opp and Conrad funeral home. Arrangements are pending. FUNERAL KOTICKH Funeral services for Al French, 65.

engaged In the ranching business In the Helena vicinity for tho past 38 years, aro awaiting word from members of bis family who are out of tho city. The body Is at the Opp and Conrad funeral J.8 PER CENT MUST BE PAID BY AUGUST 10, REPORT An extension to August 10 in tho payment of taxes by Montana employers to the Unemployment Compensation fund covering payrolls for the first half of the present calendar year has been announced by Barclay Cralghead, chairman ot the state Unemployment Compensation commission. Under the stale law laxes not paid by the end of July are subjected to penalty, but because of delays Incidental to tbe Inauguration of this new system of unemployment relief and the difficulty In contacting thousands of employers und In obtaining the nccssary data, many have Leen unable to comply with the provisions ot the act. Not Understood "The commission realizes" said Mr. Cralghead, "lhat Ihousands of employers, many of whom have but a.

faint understanding of the law, have been unable to carry out the requirements in the time specified and rather than to subject them to the annoyances which, a strict enforcement might entail the commission has authorized this extension under the power granted It in the act. "This extension will apply to all employers whose contributions are In the mull ou or before Aug. 30," he added. The tax Is l.S per cent of tbe payroll. Up to the' close of July taxes had been received from approximately 3,000 employing concerns and Individuals, said Mr.

Craighead, leaving an estimated 4.000 or 5,000 apparently dellnauent. This number of delinquencies will bo greatly reduced within the next 10 days, it was said. Even a month after the time specified lor the filing of reports to determine liability of employers under tho act, these preliminary reports are coming Into Ibe office in large numbers, dally, many from employers who are subject lo Ibe acl bul "Who are honeslly of Ihe opinion that they are exempt and who cuunot become convinced otherwise unlll conlrlbutlon report blanks are supplied them. This creates delay In tho completion of contributions for which Ihe commission tho imposition of penalties al Ihls lime would ho un- Jusl, concluded Mr. Cralghead.

CRAMU TO FLAM As a now trading post activity, Cramer's will next Saturday hold uu auction sale, und plans to hold one every Saturday thereafter, at 2 p. m. It Is planned to auction any article--animal, vegetable or mineral--so anyone In Helena or Helena Valley that has something to sell will be almost certain to find a buyer at the aucllon. Is expccled that a largo amount of livestock and farm produce will be sold at these, auctions, but tho sales are by no menus limited to Just these things. Furniture, automobiles or any other commodities will bo eligible for gale.

It Is urged that those who have something they want listed notify the trading post before Thursday noon. Listings will then appear In Cranipr'u Friday morning ad ill the Independent. The trading post Is located al the liilerflecllon of Ihe Great Falls highway and the Airport road. HELENA ADULTS ARE "SWIM CONSCIOUS" A of Helena are becoming moro "swim conscious" each year, according to Del Holloman, physical director at the Y.M.C.A., who said yesterdny 40 had registered for the Cross swimming courses beginning this iiflernoon. Because no many adults have registered for the course It has been necessary to divide tho group Into Iwo classes, one each for men and women.

Women will receive Instruction in the evening at 7 o'clock und tho men at o'clock. Children will receive lessons In the afternoons. Others intending to enroll for the adult course, to last until Aug. 18, must enroll hy today at noon, Holloman said. Instrucllons will be given in the pool.

smr mm MERCURY DROP GIVES FALL TANG TO BREEZE Overladen clouds spilled their cargoes over the Helena territory yesterday, depositing .49 of an Inch precipitation during early morning hours. Tho downpour brought the total for the year to date to 7 Inches, ae compared with 7.38 Inches at the sumo date In 1936. Normal rainfall for August Is .77 Inches, lens than twice the amount received yesterday. Temperature Chilling breezes ushering the storm across the valley sent the mercury down to 46 above, only two degrees above the all time low for August 1, established in 1923. Old timers sniffed the (all tang In the air and predicted an early autumn, strengthening their predictions with word geese already have been seen winging over tike valley toward the south.

Outsido a freak storm of rain and hall that dropped .40 of an Inch precipitation at Poplar, tho eastern part of Montana received only scattered showers, while the central section benefltted by rains of great value to ranges and pas- tures. Precipitation reports bj the weather bureau: Billings, Bozeman, Cut Bank, Fort Peck, Glendive. Great Falls. Lewistown, .24 and Malta, .01. SLIGHTLY CAR USD NEAR CITY Bud A.

Freeman of Montesano, suffered minor cuta about. the head and face near the White Mill on the Great Falls highway at 2:16 o'clock yesterday morning when the car Iri which he waa riding, driven by Clarence Pursley. crashed Into tbe rear of a machine driven by Clarence Beaver of Maryovllle. Highway Patrolman Hugh Potter, who Investigated the crash, attributed It to the blinding rainstorm. He said Pursley and Freeman, who were travelling to the Herrln ranch In the Helena valley where Pursloy IB employed, apparently did not see the other car.

As a result of the Impact Freeman wan thrown, against the windshield of the Pursley car. None of tho other occupants in either of the cars waa Injured. Freeman was rushed to St. Peter's hospital where he was treated by Dr. R.

Wynne Morris, who said yesterday the accident victim was only slightly injured nnd will be released from tbe hospital today. LEDGE FALLS, TWO DEAD Jlockport, Aug. youths were hurled to death tons of granite today when the rim of a 100-foot rook ledge from which they were viewing the BCR gave way. They were Herbert Anderson, 18, and Chlsley Blroy, 17. both of Belmont.

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