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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

7

Rainbow Canyon Mystery Involves Lona Montoya And Outsider

In Rainbow Canyon Wes York and Ronnie spot Lona Montoya riding alone with a mysterious escort far from inhabited routes. They note a probable carry of supplies and wonder about the man accompanying her while debating her motives and safety.

Rainbow Canyon Wesley York Ranies Pueblo University International Ne Mexico Ronnie Lona Montoya Ranics Wesley Lana Tonnie Vee Ronica Wes Carlyon Ham

Barbara Bell Patterns Promote Seasonal Dresses

Barbara Bell fashions feature pattern No. 122-B and 1253-B for women sizes 34 through 48 with wide sleeves and notched collars. The ad urges readers to sew at home and considers jersey, crepe, rayon, or tweed fabrics, offering a pattern and pattern book for sale by mail.

Barbara Bell

Mysterious figures emerge from canyon rock wall

Wes and Ron observe two silhouettes on the west canyon slope for ten minutes. The man seems to appear from the rocky wall then vanish again as a horse and rider vanish into a natural rock enclosure. Ronnie and Tam react with curiosity and fear about the strange sighting.

Wes Ronnie Faedo Tam George Hunhi” Ha Tobs

Gibbs in St Louis for Western States bridge event

Gordon M. Gibbs of North Orange New Jersey treasurer of the American Contract Bridge League attended the Western States tournament in St Louis Missouri arriving from New York on business to join the Junior Masters pair event. Gibbs tried a psychic bid early in his round.

St. Lours Gordon M. Gibbs Haat Orange N. J American Contract Bridge League Gibbs New York

Deslar 498753 9765 eQ105 87 before he could let go of the tiger's tail

A bridge fragment describes Gibbs's uncertain tournament run and clever play after winning the first trick, with a winning finesse and strategic leads. The report notes the outcome, the contract, and the squeeze ending as North and West navigate the late diamonds and hearts.

Gibbs Wast South Jackson West North

Glorifying Yourself Learn Right Makeup for Photographs

Practical guide for posing and makeup before photos. Advises eight to nine hours sleep, professional makeup if possible, and pre-photo preparation. Includes tips on skin prep, foundation, powder, lipstick, eyebrow lining, and hair timing. Also warns against hats for long lasting looks and notes Texas county count and 1939 industrial research expenditures.

Wedding etiquette quiz on gowns corsages and church vows

Quiz covers fall wedding attire and color rules for attendants, whether the bride wears a corsage or bouquet, who guides ushers, if a lettered groom’s attendant is chosen, and whether a church wedding must be lavish. Answers affirm full shade gowns, corsage for the bride, the bridegroom suggests attendants, yes to a suitable-age letter, and small simple church weddings are allowed.

Gholee Lufton

Coal reserves claim 2000 year supply for U S

A claim suggests the United States holds a substantial bituminous coal reserve. Analysts say it could meet normal fuel demand for the next two millennia, implying a long term energy windfall and potential policy implications.

United States

World filled with hate mindful of Christmas meaning

In a world where paganism rises and dictatorship spreads the Christmas message takes on added significance. Adults urged to teach children the Christian meaning, the birth of the Prince of Peace, and to live by faith beyond gaiety and gifts.

Prince of Peace Santa Claus

Loans and plans mark Broadwater county notes

Broadwater county and its farmers await CCC loans secured by 1940 wheat stored in elevators or on farms with a Dec 31 deadline. H M Daniels notes 50,371 bushels placed under the 1940 loan program, 25,405 in farm storage and 21,764 in elevators, vs 37,688 in 1939. Christmas plans unfold with American Legion auxiliary aid and charity efforts, plus sugar labor hearings in Billings and social club activities across Townsend.

Deviled flank steak and porcupines feature in thrifty Christmas menus

Mrs. Maddox outlines budget friendly meats to save for Christmas with recipes for Deviled flank steak a sirloin style cut served over rice and braised celery plus Porcupines meatballs baked in tomato soup and a ham and squash bake, offering economical meal ideas and step by step directions for home cooks.

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