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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1940

Page

12

City Briefs from Helena Area Highlight Local Events

A collection of city briefs notes varied local items from Helena including weather summaries, funeral notices, meetings, and health updates. It mentions temperatures, fires, and monthly tallies, with references to Denver, Kansas City, New York, Portland, and other places. Notable items include a funeral service at St Helena’s Cathedral for Mrs Jaco Opp and election results at the Shesqueda Home Demonstration Club.

Eae Tenie Cherenay Denver Calverton Gackaonville Kansas City New York Oxiatoma Portland Balt Lane Arany M. Rvalarday

Vital Statistics Marriage Licenses in Tacoma and Missoula

Marriage licenses issued for Rohnert Wallington and Maryerius Emme Pauline Amap at Tacoma and Heless Heath and Aliee Virginia Kaoghe. Clement Moss of Billes City and Aliee Collin of Missoula. Births listed for Andrew Richard son at St. Peter's Hospital. Funeral services for Nellie Crayon, 48, to be held Monday in Townsend. burial in Forestvale. Rev. Groft officiating. A butterfly birth noted.

Rohnert Wallington Maryerius Eng Emme Pauline Amap Heless Howard Wella Heath Aliee Virginia Kaoghe Tacoma Wash Clement S. Moss Billes City Aliee Collin Missoula

MacDonald joins race for attorney general post

Helene figure T H MacDonald filed a nominating petition for attorney general yesterday and asked ballot printing of a slogan Vowing to end rackets and restore public respect. He cites prior roles as county attorney, state legislator, and chair of the Liber ttean school board committee, plus lodge memberships. He aims to cooperate with state county attorneys to strengthen law enforcement and public integrity.

T. H. MacDonald Helene Yeaterday MacDonald Rial L. A. Foot Flethead Uberta Behoo Montens

Home Demonstration Clubs to Hear Talk By Mrs Winestine

County events outline a Wednesday program at Canyon Creek school featuring Mrs Winestine on Bussa, Mr Norman Winestine as guest speaker, and Mrs Roy Beatty speaking on county work. A style show by Mrs Lyle Platt and Mrs Waller DeBorde, exhibits on fabrics, care, copper, mealtime, clothing and sanitation, mixer and species program.

Mra Lyle Platt Mra Waller DeBorde Mauser Inke Moan

Mrs Ruth Roberts Visitor in Helena

Mrs Ruth Roberts of San Francisco has arrived for several weeks to visit relatives and friends in Helena. She is the sister of Lyman Sperry, a well known Ha-jeta man who lived there for many years before moving to Ban Feencives.

Ruth Roberts San Francelano Melon Roberts Lyman Sperry Ban Feencives

Rio Theater Matinees Set Daily From 2:16 P.M.

The Rio theater announces matinees daily starting at 2 16 p.m with doors opening in the evening at 9. The program runs continuously on Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday matinee begins at 2 16 p.m and Sunday matinee at 1 p.m with WIN preacot.

Rio

Personal notices from Butte visitors and locals

Local society notes list visitors and guests in Missoula and Great Falls areas. Names include Grace St Germaine, Marjorie Mackay of Butte, Mra Martins Molen of Conrad, and Mr HB Haggerty of Great Falls. several stays at the Harvey and Placer hotels are recorded. Mrs Roy A Vaack plans a Rochester trip. other residents arrive for short visits.

Marts Moler Conrad Mra V. B. Daniele Foila Roy A. Vaack Logan Street Great Northern Rochester Minn J. Dewna Londasy Harvey

Last Chance Gulch Winds Up A Dizzy Day Of Hats

The Prospector describes a windy Saturday on Main Street in Last Chance Gulch where crowds watched a show on the weather. A hat parade electrified by gusts hits a dramatic note as women struggle with toppled headpieces and a dog leash winds tight, while two young sailors flee a gusty mishap involving a hat and a passing car.

Yi Male West Main Dt. Tront Real Tech

President embarks on overnight Pots yacht voyage

Washington reports President Roonavelt boarding the Potomac yacht at the navy yard for an overnight harbor cruise to rest from European war duties. Unusual guard precautions were noted as motorcycle police cleared a route along a busy summer day. Two Secret Service cars accompanied the procession.

Washington Roonavelt Navy Yard Europe White House Bovy Secion Palice Aldox Binnar Secret Service

Hitchcock 15 Here On Brief Visit to City

A wail known former resident of Helens, A N Hitchcock, ex president and colonel manager of the Commercial Credit Company, arrived in the city last night for a brief visit. Hitchcock, whose appointment as vice president and regional manager was recently made, resides in Salt Lake City where the company’s headquarters are located. A Glam-raiser in Seattle once sped a steamship company for $2,000 after its customers failed to claim their parcels.

Helens A. N. Hitchcock Cammarcial Credit Company Mitchcock Tan Salt Lake City Commercial Create Company Seattle Wash Aieameslip Company Lis Abelis

Alumni Reunion Banquet At Placer Hall Hosted Here

Fifty Intermountain Union college alumni attended a reunion banquet last night at the Placer hall with Dr Paull Adame of Great Falls as the main speaker. Entertainment included vocal selections by Jerome Patton and Loren Gelse on saxophone. Hiavland Herrin chaired arrangements as the general chairman. The association adopted a resolution seeking affiliation with the Polytechnic Intermountain college alumni association of RMMS. A dance followed the banquet.

Intermountain Union College Paull. Adame Great Falla Jerome Patton Loren Gelse Hiavland Herrin Arrmagemanta Folytechnic-Ietermountass College Rmmbzs

Head of Mine Quiets Leaves Large Estate

The estate of Teanldan Burchal, president of the Pittsburgh Bass Mining company, filed in probate shows a value of 158000 dollars. He directs seven thousand in notes of Missouri Valley College Marshall to be given to the college. The remainder goes to his widow and three children. Mitchell died February 27 at age 77.

Bt. Louis Teanldan Birchel Puupsburg (Baat Ersentorn Jeancet Missoui Valley College Marshall Mitchell

Bergquist Seeks Office for County Attorney Post

Helena attorney Vincent Bergquist announces candidacy for county attorney. Born in Herons he graduated from local schools and UM Missoula in 1838 with A L and LLB degrees. He has practiced privately, belongs to several bars and fraternities, and pledges a fair deal for all while meeting duties and prosecuting all who offend.

Vincent Bergquist Ter Office County Helena Law Vincent Bergquist Helena Larney Herons Bergaulat University of Montana At Missoula L. L. B. Depreeq Supreme Court Pas

Former Louisiana governor convicted on mail fraud count

Alexandria Louisiana June 1 Richard W Loche former Louisiana governor from 1936 to 1937 was found guilty of using the mail to defraud the state of 310,000 and faces up to 16 years in prison. Government charged he pilfered funds in a deal tied to highway trucks. United States Attorney General announced the federal probe would widen to other Huey Long era matters.

Alexandria Richard W. Loche Lontatana O. Joh Rogge United States Attorney General Iste Huey T. Long Michigan

Helena Stenotypists Meet Tomorrow in Helena

Helena chapter of Annoriated Stenotymete of Amar invites members to its third meeting Monday at 7 PM in the lanal NCA building. Chapter president announced the gathering to discuss organizing a Northwest and almaombera float and to keep the group’s fine record.

Helena Wie Lanal Nca A. Doto Northwest Almaombera Mt. Dore Enti

Scourge Appears in East Montana Fields

Deputy Game Warden Len Tesch reports Tularemia outbreaks in northeastern Montana affecting rabbits and beavers. The illness, known for years, has caused animal deaths and prompted concern across Miles City.

Scourge East Montana Miles City Tans Tulare Mla Haa Montana Ceputy Len Tesch Rabbite

Phil Greenan Named Judge Candidate in Eighth Judicial District

Phil Greenan of Great Palley entered the race for the nomination for judge in the Eighth Judicial District. He is a Carcade County attorney in the district that includes Carcade and Chateau counties and currently has two judges.

Phil G. Greenan Great Palley Eighth Judicial District Gree An Carcade County Attarboy Carcade Chateau

Miles City Woman Praises Chinese Herbs

A Miles City woman testifies after two years of nerve and chest pain with shakes. She found relief using Wong Sun’s Chinese Herbs, reporting improved nerves, steadier hands, less stomach trouble, and overall better health after four weeks. Signed by Mrs. H. J. Matutex, April 1900. The Wong Sun Company has operated in Montana for over three years.

Miles City Alkings Montana Wong Sun Thas Chingso Hertha

Baccalaureate Service for Deadness School Students Today

Students of the Montana Deaconean enhoo will hold a baccalaureate service at 11 o clock this morning in St Pauls Methodist church. Graduates in caps and gowns will enter with faculty members, Louisa Waoda Tompkins to play, Rev L C Hicks to deliver a sermon Threm Operations of Falit, choir directed by Mrs Hicks to sing Divine Redeemer. Lunch and board meeting follow at the school dining room. commencement exercises Wednesday in Van Oradell chapel. Diplomas will be awarded to Edith Burch Mildred How Marcella Hyde Truss Lewie Ri Rao Melagh Earl Stewart Robert Welch and Sreve Wang.

Montana St. Paul's Louisa’ Waoda Tompkins Falit L. C. Hicks Mra. Hicks Divine Redeemer Mra C.D. Bus Milton Brown Mel. Wred Bord van Oradell Millis Hall Edith Burch Mildred How Marcella Hyde Trrus Lewie Ri Rao Melagh Earl Stewart Robert Welch Sreve Wang

Sigma Pai Reg Club Regular Meeting Held

Sigma Pai Reg Club gathered at the home of Mion Gladys Trent Cor for its regular meeting. In charge was Trent Wan. One new member, Rudy Borg, was inducted. Members present included Lois Esmec Rady Tongren Jane Garrett Margaret Garrett Jenocks Lager Dean Armstrong Ada Williamson Jack Houwanton Jim Texkles and Mr Mrs Roy Hagis. After business, discussion focused on next outing, likely a trip to the Gates of the Mountains, marking a life together for current and retiring members.

Sigma Fry Roe Mion Gladys Trent Cor Provident Art

Wool Buying in This State

Montana wool market remained in the doldrums with no sales reported last week. Paul Etchopne, secretary of the Montana Wool Growers Association, noted sheep and lambs were in stagnant condition across the state.

Doldrumg Montana Paul Etchopnce Montana Wool Grawrrd Association

Broadway Rink Reopens With Modernized Interior

Broadway rink in the old Central Market building at 144 Broadway reopened under manager 3. P. Dickson after complete remodeling. A new hardwood floor broadcloth ceiling and soundproofed structure were installed with a special sound system and equipment used in the reopening night.

Broadway Ralier Akailug Central Market Broadway 3. P. Dickson

Public assistance funds mailed to thousands by welfare board

The state department of public welfare mailed grants totaling 288,421.98 to 17,000 recipients, with 12,123 seniors, 2,296 parents or relatives, 5,663 children, and 195 blind recipients receiving aid. Old age assistance totaled 213,849.64, dependent children 66,457.84, and aid to the blind 6,114.76. Payments for dependents include care for 974 children ages 16 to 18.

State Department of Public Welfare M. Braadford Acteol

Carroll Alumni Gather for Evening Annual Meeting

The Carroll Alumni group convenes at 6:89 PM on the mezzanine of the Placer hotel for their annual dinner. President W A Gelhousen presides with Ed Marantel of Helena as vice president and BE Huey of Carroll College as executive secretary. Officers will be elected and the Helena chapter reports on athletic fund drives.

Carroll Alama Placer Hotel Ing W. A. Gelhousen Association Helens Mr. Gulhousen Ed Marantel Hant Helena Huey Carrol Collage Bustotee Helena

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