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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1937

Page

6

Drunkenness arrests and city briefs in Helena

Oliver Arrester Paul Oliver was arrested on drunkenness at the Northern Pacific depot and jailed. Ed Zen Jingk was taken in on Main Street for drunkenness and will face police court. Mrs Norman Winertine visits New York and stays at Hotel Lincoln per word received. A series of club meetings and local notices follow, including Luther Seagua at St Johns Lutheran, Helena Livia club at Placer hotel, Daughters of Isabella postponed to June 6, and a note on local residents Kaitlin Anderson and Sharon Lee. A Nash car at $918 is advertised, and Occidental Life Insurance sues state officials to recover $887,483.

Oliver Paul Oliver Northern Pacific Ed Zen- Jingk Main Street New York Norman Winertine Washington Place New York City Lincoln Occidental Nfo Insurance Company California Jonn J. Holmen Woftleia Ad Ray N. Shannon Pininutt Montana Plaintifé Satgnett Rog Atate Set Pre

Personal notices mix ation King Solomon’s lodge funeral plans

A Freemason notice from King Solomon’s Lodge No 9 A F & AM in Los Angeles calls for a meeting after 1 30 PM at the Mason temple to conduct the funeral and final rites for late Brother Pauw Master Andrew 34 Milne. another line lists names J Melvin Davis and Leonard Kleve with details about lodge members and secretary. Separate items note Elaine Barfia, divorced wife of John Barrymore, on a train to Denver for personal appearances. Lewiston visitor A T Bechmidt at Placer 18 Starry Towers. Dr and Mrs G F Sotzer of Malta. Bernice Mars returning home from Sweetgrass. Mr and Mrs John W Adams arriving from Dixon. and a Dixon school teacher posting.

Sumciat King Solomon's Lodge No A. F. Nat A. ML Masonte Temple Andrew Milne Opp and Coured Preass Taka Notica Lal Tenda Leonard Kleve W. M. J. Melvin Davis Loa Angeles Elaine Barfia John Barrymore Denver Colo A. T Bechmidt Lewiatown Starry Towers Helena Missoula G. F. Sotzer Malta Amon Kuuosis

Deaconess School Holds Graduation and Awards

Six graduates of the Montana Deaconess School received diplomas at last night’s commencement in St. Peter’s procathedral. Diplomas were presented by Mrs. James W. Scott to Marguerite Merrill Ruth Newman Norman Haines Roselle Roscup Eddie Bowers and Kenneth Towar. Legion citizenship medals went to Kenneth Towar and Roselle Roscup. The program included an invocation by Rev. Co. E. Whittler and music by a rhythm band. An operetta The Little Garden followed with listed performers. Baccalaureate services were held at the Rio theater with Rev. A. B. Aiten delivering the sermon. Top scholastic awards announced for Kenneth Towar Norma Haines Emma Mae Husuble Edith Burch Marian Martin Vivian Freedman Richard Riley Noel Freedman and Jimmy Endorman.

Montana Deasconea School St. Peter's Procathedral Mra James W. Scott Marguerite Merrill Ruth Newman Norman Norma Haines Roselle Rosscup Eddie Bowers Kyoneth Towar American Legion Kenneth Towar Roselle Reyecup Martin Hoffman Lewis and Clark Post No. 2 Roy B. Arnold St. Paul's M. E Misa Ilelen Piper Kenneth Tower Norma Haines Emma Mae Husuble Edith Burch Marian Martin Yivian Freedman Richard Riley Noel Freedman Jimmy [Dndorman

Montana Catholic laymen retreat set for Carroll college

The annual laymen retreat for the Helena and Great Falls dioceses will be held at Carroll College in Helena from June 11 to 18 1937. Bishop Joseph M. Gilmore and Bishop Edwin V. O Hara urge broad attendance and the event will include religious exercises and recreation led by Rev. Vincent F. Kienberger O P. The letter calls for spreading the retreat movement across Montana and asks clergy to promote attendance.

Montana Carroll College Helena Joseph M. Gilmore Edwin V. O'Hara Great Falls Great Faith Vincent F. Kienberger Prap Great Falig

Lightbody Released From Hospital After Automobile Accident

Lester Lightbody of 1412 Lewis Birect was treated at St. Peter's hospital for a broken collarbone and other injuries after a two car collision five miles north of Kelana around 3:00 AM Monday. His Chrysler was thrown into a telephone pole. Graven's Chevrolet sustained major damage. No other injuries were reported.

Lester Lightbody Lewis Birect Kelana H.W. Graven St. Peter's Hospital Graves Lightpody Chrysler Chevrolet Ita Lighthody

Mrs John Blacker Dies In Helena At 34

Mrs John D Blacker, 34, died at St Peters hospital at 4 45 pm yesterday from streptococcal infection of the bloodstream She was born in Batte and moved to Helena 15 years ago Survived by husband a guard at the federal reserve bank five children Jackie 14 Mary 13 Katherine 12 David 10 Nina Jean 8 Tulive Mitchke an uncle and her father and stepmother and a sister in Bulie Body at Opp and Contact funeral home awaiting arrangements

John D. Blacker St. Peter's Hospstal Bulie Opp Contact Funeral Home

Today 15 Last Day for Tax Payments

County Treasurer Julia Flachi warns that today is the final date to pay the second half realty taxes. Delinquency penalties apply after 4 o'clock this afternoon. An extension was granted due to a holiday. Large payments from Montana Power, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern have arrived by mail, but totals remain to be tabulated.

Julia Flachi Flachi Miss Fisch Montana Power Company Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railroade

Fort Harrison to Sell Clothing Furniture at Auction

Fort Harrison veterans facility will auction clothing and furniture including overcoats size 42, two oak dressers with mirrors, Axminster rugs, work benches and more. Bid submissions due to Fort Harrison Veterans Administration in quadruplicate with full bid price in cash money order or check payable to the VA. Purchasers must remove equipment at their expense and without damaging government property. A note mentions Jupiter with 10 000 days.

Fort Harrison Vetarana George C. van Sickle Fort Harrison Veterans

Effectiveness of contour furrows under study near Powerland

Measurements over two to three years assess contour furrows on pasture near Powerland Dutton to determine soil protection and grass growth gains. Dr Ralph Caird set up 20 by 180 foot plots on Charles Proff farm near Dutton. initial results show slight grain growth increase and green fringe from western wheat grass. Project covers windbreaks and gully plantings with 40 000 trees and shrubs. windbreaks aim to reduce surface erosion and improve wildlife habitat.

Soil Conservation Service Powerland Dutton Sam A. Sloan Ralph Cutrd Charles Proff Dutton

Helena hardware 15 successful bidder on kitchen utensils

The Tielena Wardware Company is among the successful bidders for 73,000 worth of kitchen details and culinary equipment for state institutions. Purchases are to supply items to the state college, state university, deaf and blind school at Boulder, Miles City industrial school for boys, Galen tuberculosis hospital and others in Twin Bridges. Other bidders named include Dohrman Tralet of Seattle Hotel and Restaurant Co Salt Lake City Fargo Foods and Equipment Co locating and Schelling Co St Paul.

Tielena Wardware Company A. W. Kogel Yentor- Iday State College State Univerity Deaf and Blind Achool Boulder Miles City Galen Tuberculosis Orephadies Dohrman Tralet Company Seattle Hotel and Restaurant Company Salt Lake City Fargo Fooda and Equipment Company Fargo, N.D Locating and Schelling Company St. Paul

Fire danger measurements begin at McClellan station

Ranger O. Ficke announced the start of fire danger measurements at the McClellan creek ranger station with weather observations and fuel moisture tabulations. The Helena district man will staff the station with an ERA employee for about a year, with similar measures planned for the Lincoln district around June 18.

McClellan Creek Herman O. Ficke Helena McClellan Lincoln Ficke

Cooperative group formed by gattlemem cattlemen of Avon

Cattlemen using the Blossburg range for summer grazing formed an association to cooperate with the forest service which manages the land. Reed Price is president Hugh McDonald vice president and Charles Gravely secretary treasurer. An advisory board includes Price Senecal and Davin. Eight cattle use the Bleasburg range grazing 400 head from June to September.

Avon Blossburg Range Forest Service Yeaterday Reean Price Hugh McDonald Charles Gravely Mr. Price William Senecal Guy Davin Cattla Bleasburg Range

Memorial Day Observed With Community Program

Memorial Day services in Helena featured principal speaker Mabon and a formal parade led by American Legion Post 4. The event honored soldiers and veterans, with participation from City police and fire departments, the Capital City Bank, Montana National Guard, and veterans groups. Major Mahan delivered the address, recounting Civil War memorial origins and stressing patriotism and duty amid threats to liberty.

Detay. Mabon Lew Boedecker Montana Highway Patrol Harry Peterson Helena Lewis and Clark County Veterans of the Foreign Wav Anerican Legion Hill Park Capital City William Pippy Major Mahan Chairmaun Hoffman Mr. Mahan Sntes Columbus Miss North Francia Miles Finch Norrow M. P. Chipman John A. Login Grand Army of the Republic Logan Theen Patrick Henry Thone Ong Fam Cain Nani- Tuunfam Bodaliem Fm Pub

American resolve urged against covert tyranny in Spain

A speaker denounces Nehed and supporters of Isms behind a dictatorship plot, warning that Spain’s civil strife tests global democracy. The piece urges Americans to see through propaganda, back full employment, and honor fallen troops by defending a resilient democracy against covert tyranny.

Workers Needed for Fairgrounds Project

Fred W. Padbury chairman of the Lews and Clark county fair board said the county must release some WPA workers to start state fair grounds buildings repairs. WPA engineers inspected the site finding bracing new awnings clean-up and paint-up work with a $300 balance available for materials on the project.

Fred W. Padbury Lews and Clark County Fair County W.P.A Alate Fair Grounds Snme Brandsland W.pa Fair Board

Body of veteran William N Poe shipped to Anaconda

The body of William N Poe, 68, of Anaconda, a World War I veteran, died at Fort Harrison Saturday night and was shipped to Anaconda for burial. He had been a patient since April 23 and served in Company D, 33rd Engineers after enlisting February 7, 1918. Surviving: his wife, Leona Poe of 317 East Clark Street, Anaconda. three brothers in North Carolina and Idaho.

William N. Poe Anaconda Word Fort Warrison Opp Conrad I Poe North Carolina Jie Mivaty Jin Company D 33Rd Engineers Ace Hia Mra Leona Pos East Clark Street J Aomconda Brothera Ad Sant Denta North Caroline Idaho

Two-Day Nurses Meeting at Great Falls

About 66 public health nurses from Montana gather for a two day conference in Great Falls. Dr W F Cogswell presides with national health authorities addressing topics from nursing in the community to maternity care and school health programs. Speakers include Miss Anna Heisler Miss Luella Stickney Mrs Lily Norris Miss Victoria Applegarth and Dr H L Bierman with sessions on nutrition and pediatric welfare.

W. F. Cogswell Montana Great Parls Anna Heisler United States Public Health Service San Francisco St. K. Kilbourne State Board of Health Luella Stickney Beaverhead County Dn Monten Lily Norris Adout Great Falls Indian Service Victoria Applegarth U. S. Indian Service Wolf Point Bernice Johnston Rosebud L. Watkins Great Falla City County Children's Bureau Washington,d. C

Rail joint redesign may end the clickety clack

Southern Pacific researchers test a two mile Tucson area track with beveled, mitred joints replacing square butt joints to reduce wheel impact. The method aims for a quieter ride and less rail end wear as wheels roll over each joint.

Railreid Southern Pacific Tucson Arix Neviske Agra

Kirkmeyer Wins Trip to Los Angeles for Theater Neatness

Ted Kirkmeyer, Rio theater manager, won a two week trip to Los Angeles as top winner in a theater neatness contest across Montana and Idaho sponsored by Twentieth Century Fox. He will attend the Fox convention and stay at the Hotel Ambassador during his visit.

Ted Kirkmeyer Rio Theater Montana Itahe Twentieth Century-Fox Company Los Angeles Twentieth Century-Fox Myr. Kirkimeyar Ambassador bin Uieater

Helena School Board to canvass $125000 bond vote

The Helena district board meets in special session at 7 30 PM to canvass the $125000 bond issue approved by electors. They will discuss bond disposal plans and WPA landscaping projects for Helena High School grounds under consideration for possible possession.

Final Tongue River water project plans eyed by board

The state water conservation board meets Wednesday to inspect final plans and specifications for the Tongue River storage dam project in Roveltid and Custer counties with a $1,200,000 budget. Construction is funded by a Public Works Administration loan of $860,000 and a $540,000 grant, with completion set for 1938. Governor Roy Ayers chairs the board and has sought a $200,000 government advance expected soon.

Tongue River Roveltid Custer State Water Conservation Board Milea City Public Works Administration State Water Board

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