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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
7
Helena brief notes report today’s weather with record highs and lows for the date, plus precipitation details for the month to date. The section also lists funeral notices, court orders on divorce, and local crime brief in a compact town record style with ads for services, vehicle issues, and business reminders.
I E Jones of Great Falls is a Helena business caller. Mr and Mrs O B Warden of Great Falls guests at the Placer. O W Remney of 1901 Montana avenue reported seriously ill at home. Mrs Bertha Nee and Mrs J Byars Jett seen on the Northern Pacific for Amsterdam. Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibson of Wolf Creek at the Harvey. Warren Moses services held. Moses veteran Montana official died after illness. Funeral at Opp and Conrad chapel with burial at Forestvale. Masonic quartet provided music. Irene McDonald was a Northern Pacific passenger bound for St Paul. Mr and Mrs W F Finn of Miles City at the Placer. W C Mulroney of Missoula attending to business. Arch Belly of Helena traffic manager for Western Pacific Express. Mr and Mrs Gulhickson of Billings at the Placer. Hamilton of Butte visiting Helena. Court seeks transfer of half interest in a $99,000 promissory note tied to Abraham L. Goodkind estate. note originally by Fannie Mas and Jack Bridie of Great Falls Loan. Mrs Goodkind Goodkind to straighten estate matters. Frances Jolonum has been visiting and left for Thivaga. Mr and Mrs W Y Pierce of Hamilton registered at the Placer.
Moe announces Montana Committee to cooperate with state department on cooperative study of secondary school standards. Rex Haight chairs. Payne Templeton and W R Ames serve. Nationwide taskgroups will send a specialist to Montana for hearings with principals and superintendents to draft a local plan funded by grants from the Northwest Association and an educational foundation.
Dr. W. J. Butler, state veterinary surgeon, will address the Young Democratic club of Lewis and Clark county at a monthly meeting tonight in the rathe Keller of the Pheer hotel. After the business session, plans for expansion will be discussed and a program will follow with tap dancing by Jimmie Allen and mountain music from Harvey Rosencrans and his Hilbilles.
Helene Rotary members honored incoming president B V Edworthy in a Wednesday ceremony. Dr E H Lindstrom Quay Painter Cecil Wilson and W A Brown spoke, with music by J Miller Smith. Edworthy reviewed war service and YMCA leadership, noting growth in Helena since 1933 and urging club support for a successful year.
Attorney General H J Freebourn held that Chapter 163 of 1937 requires counties to appoint a veterans burial supervisor, preferably a discharged sailor, soldier, marine or nurse. Counties must pay $130 unless waived or estate value exceeds $2,000. Duties aim to aid widows and next of kin in cooperation with them.
Washington Motor Coach unveils its cruiser type bus named The City of Helena in a noon ceremony at the Placer hotel. Mayor A J Troberis and Mrs Caroline Schwarzhans prepared a ceremonial bottle break. bus to tour Montana Washington Oregon Idaho before public inspection until 6 30 pm. The new design features rear engine, no hood or radiator, single level seating with baggage below, reduced vibration and noise, and enhanced safety and comfort for year round service.
A modern Frigidaire cooled milk system has been installed at Tom Herrin dairy a mile west of the Montana Children’s Home. Milk is cooled to 36 degrees within 16 minutes of milking and kept at that temperature in a refrigerated cooler. The system, praised by Carl son, is part of a trend among Helena dairies toward sanitary handling and proper refrigeration supporting safer infant feeding and a purer market product.
Montana Supreme Court yesterday denied petitions for rehearings in two cases. In Virgil Henderson versus the City of Missoula Mrs. Henderson won a favorable ruling on taxation of land bought with funds for veterans. The amount involved was small. A second denial concerned the estate of Mary Alice Yorgy and FP Schroeder. an executor’s matter also saw a rehearing denied in an opinion by Associate Justice Sam V. Stewart.
Memorial services by the Red Cross lodge Kaighis Pythise and Estrella temple Pythian sisters at 8 pm at the Eagles hall with instrumental numbers by Victoria and Virginia Peters. Phoeba Fairfull of Sand Coulee prepared the memorial address as Montana Pythian Sisters. Knights of Pythias officers will present the service followed by knightly rites and a joint social hour and lunch.
Three California youths who recently completed their Navy enlistment toured a recruiter’s office with Frank Storey in charge of the Malena navy station. The group included G S Jones Helana FW Wnobel Wallspell and HC Kitren. They explained they joined to save funds for college and plan to enter a university this fall after completing their naval service.
Trobert H. Hf potentate of Al karla Shring learned the uniformed Mosley Shrine temple from Detroit will display drill and parade as part of Elks Flag Day at Hill park on June 14. The Detroit Shriners arrive at 7:00 p m and stay until 12 16 a m before departing for Elvingston and Yellowstone park. The band and patrol include about 125 nobles. Algétia will provide lunch and entertainment for visitors. Committee in charge: Petey Dodds Larry Hillebrecht Joseph Boaster. Lunch committee Harry Hennessy Andy Anderson. Transportation Clyde Burgan and buses Mr Bossier.
The Montana Supreme Court was asked to assume jurisdiction over the Rogers Pass segment of the central Montana highway project. George Hurd and EB A Peterson filed for a supervisory writ to halt construction, while Mills seeks a permanent injunction. A district court injunction previously blocked bidding, with hearings set for July 18.
Arthur Corry a mining engineer will speak to the Montana section of the American Institute of Mining Engineers in Butte on Monday. The event is set for the metallurgical building at the School of Mines with Mr Bovey presenting on mining topics and related contributions.
Helena city officials will hold a public hearing on the petition to establish a housing authority with power to erect housing for the needy. The plan, supported by labor representatives, could create a five member commission and authorize bonds and tax exemptions to fund the project, with a related vote and broader city infrastructure actions discussed at yesterday's council meeting.
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