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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
5
Helena city officials announce a 1 o'clock gathering at the Glebe centre for the weekly council meeting. City leaders expect a large volume of business and routine items to be transacted, including reports from Dr. Cash and the local police association.
Funeral services for Mrs Arthur A Sheehan who died yesterday morning at St John’s hospital will be held at St Helene’s cathedral at 10 this morning. The body will be interred in Mount Carmel cemetery in Chicago. Survived by her husband and daughter with a brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Los Angeles. The remains lie at Conrad mortuary.
Carroll college alumni from Montana cities gathered at the Placer Hotel for a banquet. Edward Coyle of Helena was elected president, Wille Gal Deusen of Helena as vice president, Paul McBride of Anaconda as former city resident, and Rev. Dr. Emmeth Kiley reelected executive secretary and treasurer. Coyle spoke briefly welcoming 17 Carroll seniors who graduated yesterday, as the group outlined plans for athletic programs next year.
Howat Sahu of Renwood reported his car stolen about a month ago. The vehicle, found overturned and extensively damaged near a ditch, had a stolen license plate from a Missoula car. Highway patrol officer H. Melf reported an 18-year-old youth was suspected of driving the car and hitchhiked to Helena after the crash.
Spokane police sought Arthur Eugene Scharp a 14 year old boy from Sankane resident reported missing after leaving with a shear-shearing crew in a Chevrolet truck toward Fallen Toledo. Authorities said the youth appeared to be of rusidy complexion, about six inches tail and 165 pounds, and indicated he would contact Spokane police immediately.
A former Helena resident, now living in Roundup, reported on foreign capitals during a daily radio roundup. The broadcast listed wartime events with references to Marys statue and noted the speaker’s past ties to Helena and Roundup.
Mr and Mrs Louie Cole of 1042 Lenile streets are parents of a boy born at St John’s hospital. Funeral services for Mrs A A Bheebar who died yesterday at St John's hospital will be at St Helena's cathedral today at 10 o'clock. The body will be sent to Chicago today for burial. Three fourths saved: Allied forces pull out of death trap in England June 2. British expeditionary force rescued by Allied naval forces as various types of units continue to bring home survivors.
Washington June 2 AGI Agriculture department officials said a modification of the 1940 wheat and barley grower loan program was ordered to allow immediate loans if an emergency creates large demand for grain. The order permits loans on a day’s basis callable at any time, altering prior terms for on farm stored fruit and grain in warehouses amid war risk.
A weather summary notes rain relenting in Helena while other areas remain soaked. Reports show Poplar receiving .83 inch in 12 hours and several towns logging scattered rainfall figures from Montana counties. Temperatures mostly stayed in the low fifties to mid sixties with mostly cloudy skies expected to continue.
Fran Toyo 22, brother of William Joyce, known as Lord Haw Haw, was arrested under defense regulations and confined to Brixton Jail. Quentin Joyce, 26, an ex clerk, faces action for propaganda ties. The Joyces and their Nazi-linked circle faced a broad crackdown amid fears of fifth column activity in wartime Britain.
Ten survivors recount Escape from Norway after being separated from main force near Olta. They trekmed three weeks through Gudbrands valley south of Dombast, living off scant food, reaching the coast after 16 days at sea before a trawler finally towed them into port in Scotland.
London reports say British ambassador to Belgium Bip Lanedlot Oliphant has vanished since joining Belgian government talks in France. Authorities say they are making every effort to locate him as bodyguards of Leon Trot aky were released after questioning a failed ranch attack tied to exile plans.
Edward F. Romar reports that the United States plans a vast mobilization to equip an army of one million, expand a navy, and create a large air force. The program includes $20,000,000 for new munition plants and expansions, with government facilities to supplement private industry.
A bus collision near Loma injures one man seriously and another with a skull fracture while 80 local school children are spared. Lawrence Reynolds, 22, and Wer Breunig, 29, sustained injuries as principal John J. Prack, 30, and patrolmen aided the students returning from a trip to Yellowstone Park, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Report from Paria Suna and Pj describes Veléing the Dunkerque defenses as Allied forces clash to safeguard the port until unity services of General René Jacques Adolphe Prioux arrive. Dispatch notes a rearguard action about 15 miles from Dunkerque amid canal-linked operations.
Washington reports the Justice Department will join New York City officials in investigating alleged restraints on trade in the metropolitan milk market. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and Thurman Arnold will oversee the inquiry, described as a model for wartime food price stability amid rising costs.
Great Falls observer reports a strange animal sighting as two buck deer and a doe wandered through the city. The deer moved along alleys and streets, prompting motorists to slow, before disappearing toward the rail yard and into surrounding areas near the Rocky Mountains.
San Francisco June 2 Johnny Woo hooked a monster off Sausalito today with a thick rubber band clasped about the fish’s head. The band carved a deep groove on its bead. Woo and Sunday Manerman posed with the catch, hoping to head off skeptics with pictures.
A string of local personal notices mentions Mr and Mrs WB Van Belcher Brepuesta at the Harvey Frank Howard of Missoula traveling on business Lewistown visitors from Lewistown including O M Schroist Henry FB Lay W M O Malley of Polet on guest at the Place Mr and Mrs J A Hallager of Bozeman guests at the Place A R Reaves of Butia registered at the Place
The United States civil service commission issued open competitive exams with deadlines June 24. Posts include Inspectsor and Resistant Materials Inspector at 4200 to 2600 yearly, alongside stationary fireman jobs, chemist positions, and chemical technologist grades. Applicants need relevant experience in materials handling, boiler maintenance, or chemistry with degree or substitute graduate study. regional lab work in agriculture also noted. Immediate vacancies in Washington, D.C. and vicinity.
Chicago dispatch reports Michigan Governor Lufer Dick Ingon declaring the United States is at a moral and financial crossroad. He urged a national revival of Christian faith during a Midland Christian Loyalty rally in Chicago, linking crime to origin and urging reform.
In Santa Ana California on June 2 coroner Earl Abney and investigators found Allen Jones 18 and two other youths awimming in Trabuco Creek attempting to stay underwater longest. Jones surfaced collapsed on the bank after declaring I guess I set record and died.
In Spokane on June 2, Clara Bay Leydig 47, a former school teacher, shot and killed her son Harold while he slept and then fatally shot herself as deputies reported. She was widowed and had health issues noted by Sheriff Deputy Pat Griffin. She leaves three married daughters. Meanwhile shoe retailers convene as the Pacific Northwest Shoe Merchants Association gathers delegates from Washington and beyond for a three day meeting starting Monday.
The 1940 41 commencement at Abroll College featured Bisho p Candon delivering the baccalaureate address at Helena Cathedral. Senior names include Joan Mackin John Miter James Conway and many more. Honors went to John Walsh James Cum ming Albert Truzal and others with cum laude and magna cum laude distinctions.
Eighth grade graduates of the Deaconess School held a baccalaureate at St Pauls Methodist Church with Rev Hicks delivering the address. Graduates include Edith Burch Rita Rae Meluche Clarcella Hyde and others who will receive diplomas Wednesday evening. A 1:30 PM banquet followed and entertainment featured Robert Welch with his ventriloquist dummy Willlie.
A car left the highway near Glacier Park injuring Mrs. Frank Keegan and another Shelby resident. Jimmy McGovern, driver, suffered cuts and bruises. Both were taken to hospital. Keegan unconscious with possible skull fracture, others with leg and knee injuries. A second item notes the Federal Works Agency studying labor shifts for national defense and the death of Charles Phillips, a famed stamp dealer, in New York.
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