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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
6
Town notes report weather records and stray items including rainfall totals for the month, new municipal actions, legal proceedings and local ads. Chief Justice Howard A Johnson returns to Helena after Fort Benton event. civil action filed against Lenin and Clerk county. rental ads and local services listed. Odd Fellows meeting scheduled in Townsend. optometry and Bible mounting ads appear among brief notices.
Nellie Gray Crayan a Helena resident died in a local hospital after a 12 day illness. She was 4 years old, attended Helena schools and worked as an elevator operator at the Union Bank building. Survived by mother Mrs B Crayan of Helena two brothers and a sister. Services Monday at 2:30 from Opp and Conrad chapel with Rev. Krot officiating. burial in Ferntvale cemetery.
Helena attorneys will feature as speakers at the Montana Bar Association convention. Jt B Weir and BE Toomay address appellate work and a judicial council proposal. Other speakers include Harry Brooks Lazhiy H D Armond Burton Musser KH G Nilles and Judge H Leonard DeKate and more.
A. T. Porter, clerk of the Montana Supreme Court, announced the renewal of the list of University of Montana Law School graduates eligible to practice. The names include J. H. Wluo of Helena, A. H. Qusen of Billings, Dorothy J. Mueller of Missoula, and others from Missoula, Great Falls, Butte, and several towns across the state.
Recreation engineer Gash Rourdsley of CCC Camp No 1 Missoula surveys Cromwell Wix on and MacDonald Pass picnic grounds ahead of a spring improvement program starting early this month. The tour includedCCC camp superintendent William Rauller assistant supervisor W B Fry and Carl Wetternhom assistant ranger.
The U S Navy plans a substantial expansion adding 25 000 personnel next year to reach about 170 000 total. Recruitment will rise gradually with no increase in recruiting stations and no relaxations of physical and intellectual standards except possible minor changes. Recruiter L F R Jacobson reports the plan and travels to Salt Lake City to finalize arrangements.
W. H. Molga of Great Falls filed yesterday for the nonpartisan Judicial nomination for judge of the eighth Montana district including Cascade and Chouteau counties. Mr. Igo is a former Judge of the eighth district.
The piece highlights Helena artists and readers about Carleton College praise for Hill Reynolds works, plus local humor and a roundup of small towns notes. It mentions art criticism from Carlos tonian and the Helena Fish and Game Club incidents, broader social events, graduations, and odd local anecdotes.
The Helena Chamber of Commerce will host a 6 30 banquet at the American Legion hall for district farmers. Montana State College President A L Strand will speak on Montana's agricultural resources. Heleneeke will outline the chamber’s agricultural work and Tom Werrin will present farmers. Walter Larson to present businessmen. Invitations extend to members and nonmembers with reservations due by noon. The meeting aims to connect city and rural leaders with guests from multiple nearby communities.
Montana State Treasurer Ray Shannon told Exchange Club members at Try Cafe that much of the last two decades’ tax focus arises from regulation driven by pressure groups. He urged vigilance over government practices, noting regulation now paid for by the people and urging scrutiny of boards and departments. A club meeting and a Flower Show plan were announced, with a June 19-20 event at the Placer Hotel.
The Montana Supreme Court yesterday postponed the returnable date on a writ of mandate directing Justice A. J. While to show cause why he did not proceed on an action charging Burke Clements with violating the corrupt practices act. The complaint, filed by Ralph Vanek of Serena, alleges Clemants was a member of a police committee while holding public office, improperly in violation of statute.
Gen Mahan of the Montana National Guard is reported improving after a major operation to relieve nerve pressure from an old fracture. The Montana adjutant general, Jona W. DeWitt, said recovery is favorable with no major complications.
Helena students earned multiple honors at the University of Montana. John C. Chisholm won the winter quarter military science award from the American Legion. Mery Templeton was elected vice president of Tau Xappa Alpha. Alice Morle Colvit received a National Research Society medal for work in prolog. Albert Angatman joined Kappa Tau honor society. Hulth Tongren will pursue postgraduate study at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis after accepting a residency appointment.
County officials and political aspirants discussed a June 16 filing deadline for county offices and the 30 day publication rule, with terms expiring this year for Thomas J. Cooney and others. The slate includes justices of the peace, constables, and a legislative ticket with three representatives in the lower house and one in the senate.
A capnelly crowd of Selens Engley and their families is expected at Wolf Creek for an annual social. President Tiny Ulseing notes the damoc tonighe will feature Elena Helena's prize winning draft team, earning national recognition. The event serves as a lead up to the national convention in Chicago on August 15 16 17.
Judge T. Downey of Bulls yes ferday filed for reelection to the section 6 judicial district on the nonpartisan judicial ticket. The move signals a bid to continue service in the Bulls area court amid local political shifts.
A PWA grant of 925 000 was approved for the Hig Dry creek project in Garfield county to complete work. Maj EW Hitchie reported the new prospect would cost about 970 000 with a 1941 start. The Klon inna water conservation board will provide 46000 for overall technical means in water projects. About 2 percent of land will gain irrigation.
Ralph L. Arnold of Montana spoke to Pars County High School graduates in Livingston during commencement exercises. The Montana Supreme Court justice delivered the day’s address at observances in Missoula, his home city.
The Helena Riders Club announces a Sunday ride starting from the Wright corral at Kenwood at 4 30 p m with Selena Teall Titers leading a journey into the hills behind Sport Dinlana for the second picnic rite. The tide rs will meet the club's chuck wig near the eld Alpine club with Shorty Shope as president. Rides continue every Sunday afternoon until hot weather, with a field day planned for September. Prizes in two groups will reward hours ridden May 8 through season end, plus judging for waddling riding three gallas and for jumping and trick riding.
Helena girls showcase annual dance revue led by Misa Atlas and Bien Schubert of Walker-Blahop School. The duo, both teachers, study tap rhythm and coordination with plans to train further this summer. Atlas travels to the west coast. Schubert to New York with John Schubert, member of Ted Brown, for international influences from Austria, China, Denmark, Ireland and The Netherlands.
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