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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
10
City notes report a record warm spell with 3 hour precipitation and monthly totals plus a Rainbow for Girls meeting at Manone temple with refreshments to follow. Also found are local notices: banking and estate orders, medical travel for Rochester resident, a Fatary club gathering at Tracer hotel, a sale of William Steger estate, Pioneer club meeting with entertainment, and a stolen 1936 Ford noted near Curtin's.
Coroner Ella Stucky ruled Edward H. Graham 61 of Spokane who had been visiting here died in a bathtub drowning. The hotel inhabitant formerly from Minot and a resident of Spokane arrived Friday. The coroner stated Graham likely fell while entering the tub.
Eagoness School plans commencement at Van Jetchapls in Milla Hall with eight graduates receiving diplomas. Superintendent Helen Myer and instructor Pearl Smith lead the event, featuring the operetta School Days with performances by grades one through four and a full program culminating in diploma presentations.
Dr Ta F Hall the county health commissioner reported 337 immunizations against spotted mountain fever in May plus diphtheria 183 smallpox 79 Laherewin 22 and Selick 2. A total of 167 preschool examinations and 16 school children were given, 316 visits to canon Carrie contacts and suspects under the communicable disease center, 11 sanitary inspections of private premises, 10 conferences and health meetings and seven applications of first aid.
A health clinic for youngsters of all ages is set for this afternoon from 1 to 4 at East Tetena public school in the Kindergarten room. Dr L F Hall, commissioner, leads the effort with Miss Margaret Burton, county nurse, assisting. The program aims to examine children entering school next year and invites parents to bring them, with eligibility for those planning to attend St Alice's Catholic School or public school.
The Montana Supreme Court on Monday admitted 18 University of Montana law graduates to practice law in the state. New attorneys include Dorothy Jnanne Mueller, Alfred Franklin Dougherty, Thomas Koch, Arnold Olsen, Joseph Wine Sr., Henry Grant Jr., Gene Fopp, Norman Hanson, Leonard Langed, Patrick MacDonald, Bernard Thoman, Clifford Carmody, William Browning, Herbert Conrad, Bruce McNamer, Gordon Hickman, and others from Missoula, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and surrounding towns.
The Admiralty announced the paddle mincantener Medway Queen, reported lost last night, has arrived in port after removal of armed forces from Flanders. Submerged torques are easing, and crews are seen feeding on aquatic plants as her head subsides.
The YMCA hosts archery talk and jest as members discuss bows and arrows as hunting tools with two bears and coyotes cited. Local figures such as B. V. Edworthy and Dr. William Copenhaver are named among enthusiasts and critics, while sports chatter and playful taunts fill the piece.
Geraldine Yuras, age 15, was elected president of the All-American Seniors 4-H club at a meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Earl Wilger. Officers chosen include Marlon Sutton vice president Betty Ehert secretary Jung Sutton cheerleader and June Yuhas reporter. Members discussed goals for the year and selected canning as a project.
City Electrician L E Montagie reports juveniles average four street lamps broken daily. Uses rifles, guns, and bricks to smash bulbs. repairs cost taxpayers nearly $1,000 per year. Washington news notes Ban McKellar urges presidential candidates to withdraw so Roosevelt may be renominated by acclamation.
State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon reported Montana's May 31 cash balance at $16,942,925, more than a million and a half above the year-ago figure. Disbursements in the past month totaled $2,982,427, with unsettled business at $206,738.73.
Red Cross officials hope to meet a $2,000 war relief quota tonight as local drives push totals toward the target. Contributions from East Helena and nearby towns raised the sum to about $31,800, with regular support noted by County Chairman C. A. Hernier. A sizable check for 32a and several unsolicited gifts arrived yesterday from Craix and other donors.
Aberdeen Washington coroner jury returns an open verdict in the death of Laura Law wife of a CIO union leader. The jury says she was killed by an assailant or assailants unknown. The death occurred last January at her Grays Harbor home, with seven stab wounds noted in the autopsy report.
Ueber Kviler, Montana department adjutant of the American Legion, told the Lions Club yesterday that there is already a fifth column in Montana. He cited a suspected group in the Bilier Moot valley and an American Legion post at Stavensyne as examples and urged opposition to sending troops abroad. He warned of dangers similar to Belgium and Norway and warned that German refugees once aided by Allies could turn against protectors. B.C. Goodriel of the Oppana Conrad funeral home was voted into membership, and members were urged to attend the district Iowa convention in Minneapolis on June 13 and 14.
Funeral services are held in Seattle for George Liggett a former Helena resident who died Monday after a major operation. Brother-in-law Robert Chaney of Helena left for Seattle to attend. Survived by widow Bertha daughters Byclyp and Helen and son Donald, all of Seattle.
Readable items show registrations and visits by A Reevee of Butte D F Long of Miles City W E Crawford of Cut Bank Roy Carson of Shelby Thomas Gordon of Great Falls Mrs Mary Miller of Conrad J W Mullen Arnold Monteith Thomas Whalra and Paul P Kew T Meteuenlin Great Falls Robert Winters Missoula G McArthur and others at the Placer Also state highway department equipment purchase orders to be requested by Gary J Carr Leon Lavington and state purchasing agent
MDGE ARNOLD WILL SPEAK AT MASONIC MEET IN BILLINGS. Ralph D. Arnold of Issoetatn Mallee will be among principal speakers at the York Rite Masonic gathering in Billings from June 17 for a four day convention. Attendees include grand officers, chiefs and delegates from Montana and the United States.
State tax collections for May 1940 totaled 626 072 37, with gains over May 1933. Major revenue came from gasoline tax 824 692 30, oil production 3 523 76, income taxes 8 360 64, corporate taxes 1 006 14, electricity taxes 10 197 32, and other levies including contractor fees and theater taxes.
A damaged report notes a break in on Gram Street where a Packard car was entered and a 22H, F. Wincheater ring was taken. Investigators report a locked door and a scent sachet stolen, with a wire seen near the entrance and police alerted.
Under the direction of Melvin Jaan the John’s Lutheran choir will present a sacred concert tonight at 4 o’clock in the church. Miss Lirlen McGlatehary is organist with Ortayla Rider Young on violin and Miss Cols Hart on piano. Admission is free, but a collection will be taken. The program includes works by Greatian and Dawson among others with several soloists listed. The public is invited to attend this church event.
Remodeling at the old Pederad Re rorya bank building into a bus depot may be completed by July 1. Architects Wageni and DeKay are involved. General contract let to Bo Decker Construction. Heating and centiiating work by Carlson Plumbing and Heating. Electrical work by Allen Electric.
The Sieben Mauch company begins loading the first 1940 wool clip from the Helen area. The Helena north clip runs about 11 percent larger than last year, with nearly half the 1940 clip already sold at averages near 38 cents.
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