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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
10
Helena city briefs report weather notes from June 1058 with record highs and lows, plus several court, police, and public notices. Items include injuries from a bicycle accident, a drunkenness arrest, a divorce filing, a federal appeal, administrative actions, and a sheriff’s office alert on a theft and car crash aftermath.
June building activity drew strong interest as City Engineer Oscar Baattan approved seven permits totaling 4550 dollars. Projects include two new dwellings at 222 Broadway 620 Bixth Street and 630 Power Street and expansion work on a garage and shop. Names listed: Mrs Wi Platt Lalla Walker Maris Huseby Maude L Campbell Arnald Liverson A Retberg Arthur F P Acher and others. The notices include repairs at various locations and a room framing project on Garfield Street. Card of thanks follows for sympathy after a death. Edward on tour in London scheduled June 3 with visits to Devon and Cornwall before return by air.
The Salvation Army launches a Home Service drive in Helena led by Captain William Murtaugh and an advisory committee aiming to raise about $2000 to fund relief and character building activities through June 12. The campaign, conducted from Colling Wand company offices, mobilizes local workers and veterans groups to support daily gospel meetings, feeding the hungry, and aid for the sick and needy.
Helena zoning commission deferred action on a building permit for Wylie Ashworth to erect a 10 by 20 foot garage on North Park Avenue. Ashworth plans a frame, painted structure with double doors and interior bracing. Objections by neighbors cited block aesthetics and fire safety. the board asked for revised cost estimates and detailed drawings before the next meeting.
George Porter of Helena files for the auditor’s office on the Republican ticket. A former state auditor for 16 years, Porter vows to audit state claims, reject questionable ones, and audit for fairness. He emphasizes competent appointees, no special favors, and a square deal for all.
Montana highway officials remind candidates and supporters that placing political posters on state highway rights of way is illegal. The maintenance department will remove posters stuck to poles bridges and fences and officials say such actions create debris and extra cleanup work. Candidates largely unaware of the rule will face removal of any posters found within restricted areas.
The ticket committee led by Mrs James M Minn includes Genevieve Looby and Nell Me Mudlemae among others. Tickets have been sold at Kale Drug Store and Sherman Music Co, with a grand recital planned at St. Helens Cathedral delayed by recent earthquakes but expected to attract large Montana crowds.
Bolkovatz appointed special attorney for the Mortar highway commission and assumed duties after the resignation of John Nerner, with the role focusing on right of way matters and damage actions. He was raised in Ana Cond, educated at Georgetown and Carleton high schools, Georgetown Law, and admitted to the Montana and District of Columbia bars.
Townsend announces funeral services for Mias Joe Meyer who passed away Sunday. The procession will start at 1 o clock from Holy Crown church, with the body taken to the family home in the Cantey Yalles for viewing before services.
The court considers appeals by defendants challenging a lower court ruling in a gambling case. Attorneys argued the evidence and financial penalties did not meet required standards, while the prosecution asserted the trial court acted within law. The case hinges on interpretation of statutes and whether the verdict adequately reflects the observed conduct and value at issue. Proceedings continued with arguments listed for the Supreme Court to review.
A chaotic fragment outlines a visit by a national head figure to Helena with references to Marvin Harlem of Washing tor 1 atone and an arrival in Merlenn Hiyanan tegis. Weather conditions and a proposed evening plan are mentioned along with a hotel address and Rotary meeting.
Tharlen QO torn 62 resident of Helena died after an illness of about thirteen weeks. He lived in Helena since youth, ran the GranDen Greenhornan on Sixth Avenue, and later worked for Slate Nursery and Seed Company. Widow Ste…ving Nim and several daughters survive. The body is at Iferenann and Compan mortuary with funeral plans pending. American Indians planted their corn crop when the white ash leaves were four inches wide.
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