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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

6

City Briefs From Helena and Surrounding Areas

Helena notes report a variety of local items including police activity, court actions, traffic fines, a dog bite incident, mail volume records, and social notices. Highlights mention a theft inquiry at the airport administration building, car collisions with minor damage, a women’s Democratic club meeting, a chaplain’s parole, property sale approvals, and community notices affecting residents of Lewis and Clark county.

Mbwr Collstoy Nat Cara Mra Mauricn Dinsen William Grybureh Rvenug Tele Cers Women's Democratic Club Lewis and Clark County Grandon

Annie Burke 77 Helena Resident Dies After Ill Health

Miss Annie Burke aged 77 longtime Helena resident died after a year of failing health at her sister Mra W J Hartwig home on North Ronton avenue. She came from Ireland 60 years ago settling in Fall River then Helena in 1879 and lived with her sister for over 60 years. Survived by many relatives including nephews and several grandchildren. remains to Opp and Conrad mortuary with funeral at St Helene cathedral Wednesday at 9 follows rosary this evening at the same chapel. Pallbearers listed. The note mentions Clapham Junction signalman handling 2623 trains daily in winter and holidays with higher counts in racing season.

Annia Burke Helena Mra W J. Hartwig North Ronton Avenue Misa Burka Wana Ireland Settiig Flat Fall River Mass Mion Burke Thea Opp Conrad Mortuary St Helene Cathedral Conrad Chapel Pait- Dearera Jack Haytin Stephen Sullivan Loouis Brie Dr EM Gateo Tom Curtis Lyman Sperry

May 16 Montana farm price report notes declines

The May 15 Montana price report shows across most commodities a general decline with seasonal drops in grains and hay. Winter wheat fell from 82 to 75 cents per bushel, oats held at 16 cents, corn 70, barley 47, rye 30, and hay prices eased. Livestock also softened with hogs at 9.0 per hundredweight and lambs steady near 4.00. dairy, poultry, and butter slipped slightly.

Montana Jay G Ylamand Revport Atatex Loren Most Lamba

T J Collins Candidate for Congress in First District

T J Collins seeks the Montana first district seat with a platform advocating collective bargaining, 30 hour workweek, elder and women protections, and veteran support. He touts common sense representation, a post for hospital facilities for disabled veterans, and aims to remove gambling from farming efforts.

T. J. Collins T. J. Calline Anaconi Nia Wild Sam W Mitchell Mantita Tador Humana T. J. Collins and Gamble Farmiere Efforta Veterana Montana Wallagar Carling Congrugs Carroll College

Kiwanis official pleads for club objectives driving work

In Frohowh of Bradenton Florida Kiwanis Official 15 urged local clubs to embrace the five major objectives of the organization. He stressed service to underprivileged children, citizen training, urban rural relations, youth programs, and vocational guidance while calling for cost relief and stronger morale among members. Brigade Russell A Clark of the Salvation Army and other guests attended as speakers and hosts introduced attendees at the weekly meeting.

Frohowh Bradenton Pie Kiwanis International Ineal Club Ue Ogni Wald Russell A Clark Nnrth Weal Dy Union Salvation Army Beatlin Robert McClelland San Virncieno F F Slevans Seattle Willim Murtaugh Helens Fara Cariion Loewe Arin Oxy Lory Alt le Vollette Chengo George Woadburn View Tregidoil

Officers for 1806 to be elected by Lyons Club Today

Helena Liane club members will spend their weekly meal electing a president three vice presidents and a director for the ensuing year Frank D Bevan Claude Met Guimnean and Harry Hennessy are nominated for president while Bevan Met Guinness and William Mundt are prospective first vice presidents Nominations for second vice president include Hennessy McGuinness and R E Tobin for third vice president Tenet Lewis Tobin Morris Sanford and Carl Herman vie for director A director will serve three years from Herman Lewis Stanley Wilson Walter Budgen Al Johnson Clarence Wrao and Cobra Ballots for Montemer will be cast Bridges Harmann Tobin and others present officers are Bevan president Bav ana first vice president McGuinness second vice president Henneman third vice president Lewin director Siermann and Tobin tail twister. A program will be presented at today’s meeting at 1216 at that Place hotel.

Helena Liane Club Montamer Joil Swiste Frank D Bevan Claude Met Guimnean Harry Hennessy Bevana Met Guinness William Mundt Includa Fr. Hennesy McGuinness R E Tobin Thoac Tenet Lewis Mr Tobin Morris Sanford Carl Herman Om Mirector Airectar Hermanas Lewis Stanley Wilson Walter Budgen al Tohnson Clarence Wrao Cobra Monlemer Harmann Tobin Doana Johnson Quay Paleter Wiisomia Lao Kottas

Craig-Wolf Creek Road Cleared After Blockage

Traffic moved yesterday on the Craig Wolf Creek highway where Sunday debris nearly halted journeys. The maintenance department reported progress and planned immediate work to clear blocked sections after a near floodlike debris build up.

Craig Wolf Creek Stele Highway Commission

Personal notices from Helena and nearby towns

A string of local personal notes mentions travelers and visitors across Montana. Names include Lewieconn, Helena, Great Falls, Harlowton, Lawlatawn, Missoula, and surrounding areas with arrivals from Butte, Rockwood, and other towns. The items reference social calls, business visits, and a death of Mrs Bertha Mallett, widow of Owen Mellen, editor of the Washington Daily News.

Fartland Ore Bertha) Mallett Owell Mellen Adlor The Washington Daily News

Aerial Photography Key To Forest Fire Defense

Aerial photography is set to become a principal factor in forest fire defense for the region. Jon Tenpler, supervisor of the Halona National Forest, noted that photographs taken from the air will locate fire dispatchers and centers, with maps and models aiding rapid action. Demonstrations show aerial images speeding map reading and situational awareness for ground crews and lookouts, enhancing early detection and response.

Region One Jon Tenpler Uo Halona National Foreat Yeasterday Lookoutaili Vendtion Shawn Mannichers Ulftca Mapa

Requisition Papers Issued For Two Fugitives

Governor Tilmer Hall authorized extradition papers for Leo Waben held in Montana to face burglary charges in Crystal, New Jersey. Waben allegedly broke into a store, with items taken during April’s break in. Virginia City custody closed the case. Sheriff Connor of Pembina County, North Dakota led the transfer. California authorities also received permission to return Shaman Linamo custody in Palom to Santa Anna, California, over a theft charge of $400 from multiple dwellings.

Gov Tilmer Hall Leo Waben Montana Crystal Cal Haben Cowoty Ryatal Virginia City Ayelile BC Connor Pembina County North Dakota Helena Holt Slso California Shaman Linam Palaon Santa Anna Gel

Four Fires Break Out in Week State Auditor Informed

Reports of four fires last week in separate locations reached State Auditor James Holmex office. Fire Marshal Jack Carney said a garage belonging to AT Lynch of Sweet Grass was destroyed. A Havre resident Bossudt suffered $409 damage to his home from a fire likely caused by an unknown source. Ted Nordheim store in Wonthy also burned, and an overheated stove caused a Krausa residence fire with $100 loss. An overheated attic line is cited as a possible origin.

Jame Holmex Elate Jack Carney Lynch Bossudt Havre Ica Ted Nordheim Ag Wonthy Dlath Albert Ts Krausa

County Officers to Administer the Act Election Details

Land operators in Lewis and Clark County to vote for community and county officers who will administer the act. Elections set Friday at 2 pm in room 322 at the federal building. Broadwater County election slated Saturday at 2 pm at the courthouse. Four directors to form county committee and select president and vice president. Five Broadwater directors to meet to choose county officers and committeemen.

Lewis and Clark Couinty Broadwater Zirnaietn Sinte Thee Lewis and Clack Algn Augusta Sorthern Dearborn Bronilwater Achalrran Dreadwater Group Lethayn Dinihers

Nodlerowers Set Dates and Locations for 1306 Ram Sales

Members of the Montana unorganized committee announce dates and places for 1306 ram sales. Representatives include breeders F Sima, Roza Mah, Howard Morse, Bilton, and GB D Selway, with other officials and executive committee members listed. The notice outlines scheduling and participation details for the ram sale events.

Nodlerowers Montayn Wautgron Uray Wesoetslion Kalna Sima Rozamah Howard Morse Bilton GB D Rtes Asa

Dorothy Averell Completes MUI Violin Studies

Dorothy Averell of Welena completes musical violin studies at the Mine Were school of Mine Were, with 71 graduates. The event features soloists and a principal speaker Dr Roy Dickineon Welch, amid a reception. Also reported are grain supply changes including wheat down 1,290,000 bushels and corn down 620,000.

New York Nora Tinle Averell Welena Walker Wondworth Jr Yotus Waa Roy Dickineon Welch Gratn

Rainbow Trout Strike Traps Inspector on Maillson River

In a dawn scene on the Maillson River, Inspector Gates battles a rainbow trout as a new fishing outfit and gear fail to free the hooked fish. He maneuvers the boat, tries to tamp the rod, and finally lands the snagged rainbow after a tense struggle near shore. The incident ends with Gates resigning to shore after the fight.

Maillson Gates

Governor Holt Tours Drought Conditions Survey

Governor Holt surveyed drought conditions across northern and eastern Montana during a weekday tour. He noted dry weather, locusts, and Mormon crickets affecting farm crops and voiced concern that worsening conditions could force cattle moves and emergency planning.

Governor Holt Maulanu Limer Holt Montana Hunday Govornne Iventark Antercas

Carroll College to abolish high school programs

Very Rev Emmet Riley announces Carroll College will end high school classes by year end to form a centralized Catholic high school for Helena and Pirla this fall. Bishop Josaph Gilmore chairs the corporators’ board as enrollment projections influence the move to relocate Vincent Academy students displaced by the October earthquakes.

Carroll Callega Haya Pirla Emmet Riley Lryatess Josaph Gilmore At Vincent Academy Walldug Ocreans Callalia Rey Riley Central High School Helena Waggat Bagun Carrol] Collage Mount St. Charlee

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