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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
6
High today 65 degrees and a record high this date 86 set in 1889. Low 49 degrees, with a daily precipitation 0.05 inches ending 6:30 p.m. Month to date 0.26 inches, excess 0.03 inches.
Lewis and Clark county demonstration club members plan the annual Achievement Day on Wednesday June 11 at Wolf Creek. Mrs Mae Overman president of the county council said booths open at 10 30 am. activities include a community sing led by Lyte Piatte and talks by Rev OC B Whittier. Local clubs present dramas and quiz programs. officers urge lunch at noon and a 1 20 pm program. A variety of exhibits and performances expected.
Mrs Roy Shumate chairs arrangements with a list of club members and subchairmen including Mrs T N Southworth John Morgan Claude Cary Clyde Overman and Vern Jacklin Also named are duties for McDonald Lobo Dearborn and other clubs with chairs Mrs Kenneth Burns Mrs Frank Ceserani Mrs Hrell a Chester Featherly Frank Asgard and listed helpers The public is failed in extend says Mrs Overman in remarks
Montana reports show generally improved crop conditions after the heaviest precipitation of the growing season. Grass and grain fields thrive while late seeding is delayed by rains. Winter wheat progresses despite weed issues with local damage from worms and weather. Sugar beets, alfalfa, peas, beans and fruit prospects noted as good. livestock in good condition. Local notices mention summer repairs, rent, anti declining.
The 20th annual NAA convention elected officers here. Gill Robb Wilson of Trenton New Jersey is president. Harry Coffey of Portland Oregon, William Bayart of New York, and Max Fielschimann of Reno Nevada are vice presidents. William Red ding of Denver Colorado is treasurer. The meeting also notes a 1942 convention in Omaha Nebraska.
The Montana liquor control board will meet today in a routine business session. Several vendor appointments for state liquor stores are expected. Dr. W. J. Buller, state veterinarian, noted the first two encephalomyelitis cases of the year have been reported from the Butte district.
The article offers practical lightning safety guidance during a storm, noting metal structures and iron beds offer no absolute protection, advising against baths, open fences, and telephones, and highlighting that grounded steel frames and buildings provide the best refuge. It mentions a related state issue and a Montana Supreme Court test suit expected soon.
The 1941 assembly authorized a 500000 bond to fund construction of a kitchen laundry dormitories and male and female patient housing at the Warm Springs mental hospital. Also to repair existing buildings and acquire grounds. The action followed an investigation into overcrowding and calls for general improvements at the facility.
Mayor Jack Haytin said yesterday the city would survey Helena's airport fleet to assess potential reaiming traffic as commercial service is halted for port improvements. Crews are building a 5,500 foot temporary runway while the port remains closed to airlines during the work.
The work of cutting and filling on the east-west runway is still going ahead but the major portion of the work has been done.
Deaconess Montana School commencement planned for this evening at 7 o clock in the recreation hall of St. Pauls Methodist church. The program features songs by Ida Mae Hoag Hallie Stephens the student body and a class presentation by Pearl H Smith supervisor. An operetta Renting the Hive includes Leona Marea Isabel Marco Clara Rogers Janice Booke Beverly Crawford Betty Lou Borg Valerie Linderman Faith Sealtad Patty Jo Youngs Neva Nelson Mickey Stewart Marlene Carver Rodney Johnson Ronald Johnson George Drew Woody West Richard Dobson Robin Robertson Frederick Nelson Jerry Everett Batshara Carver Jimmie Linder man Leslie Williams Curtis Young and Bob McNally.
John Kane 51 Helena resident for 27 years died suddenly yesterday afternoon at a ranch near Winston of heart disease. Body is at Opp and Conrad funeral home with arrangements pending. Funeral services for Lyyian R. Tamblyn 78 Helena resident for over 59 years will be at St Peter's hospital Tuesday, Opp and Contac chapel at 2 pm. Burial in Forestvale cemetery.
Marie Chappel u a Beltwy senior at the University of Montana graduated with majors in zoology and foreign languages. She was judged the most beautiful woman at the university in a Sentinel annual contest and serves on the Associated Women Students executive board. She was awarded an AL sweater for athletic ability.
John Kane 61 a Helena resident for 27 years died suddenly at Winston area Wil Ostel Ranch while shearing sheep. Attending physicians cited a heart attack after illness at lunch and rapid decline. Survived by four brothers and two sisters. services arranged by Opp and Conrad with American Legion in charge at Forestvale Cemetery.
Montana public welfare act and Rule 50 will be examined by state and county officials at Helena for the annual meeting. Discussion led by Fred Bennion will address budgeting for next year as counties face growing welfare demands, tapping road bridge and general funds and using special levies to fund poor relief. C E Bergeson and J B Snyder will participate with S L Kleve and other county commissioners.
Sen William Langer of North Dakota visited briefly en route to Fort Peck to inspect Montana irrigation projects. He aims to gain power equipment from the Montana delegation for Fort Peck and seeks extension of Fort Peck power lines into northwestern North Dakota for electrification. Edelbert C Cook 72 died Sunday at Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital. Rites held at St Helena Cathedral. Body headed to Crow Agency for burial. Permit Granted to Remodel Residence on Clark Street by City Engineer.
Pauline Gettler was elected president of the Mount Helena Juniors 4-H club at a special meeting held yesterday. Other officers include Jewel Slau, vice president. Joyce Hou, treasurer. Phyllis Bauschbach, leaders Dorothy Branch and Mary Ryan, and club secretaries. The year's project centers on clothing and work.
The body of Ray Claude Pickering, 29, a Helena resident for two years, who died Tuesday in a Helena hospital after a long illness, was forwarded yesterday to Billings for funeral services and burial.
Dr. Edythe P. Hershey, director of maternal and child health for the state board of health, told Rotary members that it is sad emergency awareness prompts better health. She noted 10 percent of army draftees are rejected for physical defects. Spokane visitors Fabian Smith and W. H. Morgut jtroyd attended, along with Roy Spencer once Helena resident now in Livingston. Jeanie Mitch performed two songs. George Porte was welcomed as a new member.
State board of examiners approved a trip for Miss Guinevere Crouch librarian at the State School of Mines in Butte to attend a Special Librarians' association convention in Hartford Connecticut this month. She will then attend an annual meeting of the American Library Association in Boston Massachusetts in May following the Connecticut gathering.
Attorney General John Bonner ruled that the crippled children’s division of the state department of public welfare cannot continue salary payments to employees on furlough or leave of absence without statutory authority. He noted the 1941 law provides reemployment for those in military service but lacks provisions for continued pay during absence. The ruling, requested by Dr Tib Hawkins, cites federal guidance and the absence of an administrative regulation as basis for the decision.
Montana's water conservation board reviewed the next two years with a heavily cut appropriation noting virtually no new projects could start. Ongoing construction will continue and further work will be planned as funds allow. The 1941 legislature provided $400,000 for the biennium, half of the previous allocation. Payroll reductions occurred through natural eliminations from conscription and private work, avoiding extensive discharges. Dead Man's basin near completion meets the restart of Middle Creek work, absorbing staff previously on other projects.
John G. Brown, prominent Helena attorney, was awarded an honorary doctor of laws at commencement at Billings Polytechnic-Intermoritate College. The Rev. Forrest W. Watts received a doctoral divinity degree. The college conferred degrees on eight four year students and on thirty one two year students.
Eugene A. Born, former pastor of the Assembly of God church at Kittites Washington, arrives to lead the Heleng Assembly of God church at Firth and Hobach Streets. Mrs P R Vaughn has acted there for several years.
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