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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
6
A chaotic OCR fragment notes Helena posting a new high temperature record for the day with a 68 degree reading. It mentions other weather figures and nearby city references, alongside stray items on local events and notices. The text is garbled with names, dates, and unrelated notices interspersed throughout.
Numerous names appear among community personals with arrivals and departures noted. Margaret Johnson, Lena Palile, Helena and others are listed alongside visitors from Great Valle and Hartontan. An investigator and reverend are mentioned among those arriving on trains and buses. Card of thanks echoes gratitude for kindness after a bereavement.
A large turnout at the federal building saw Potter of Clasoli elected president of the board of hectora to oversee administration of pay. Briedenbach of Augusta named vice president and Firn as secretary. County agents and assistants chosen, two county communities formed, and a county board of directors selected to oversee relations between land operators and the salt conservation administration.
On Saturday June 12 a National Guard encampment begins at Camp Holt with training under officers arranging exercises and drills. The program covers two weeks of field training, athletic events, and instructional sessions to develop discipline, teamwork, and readiness among soldiers from the Montana regiment for annual wartime preparedness.
Thaalata highway department undertakes a survey by establishing nine entry ports at Nina, Phief Engle near TD A McKinnon, and Yautar day. Ports at Coterina Palla Miyxoula Monida Weat Yellowstane Gardiner Thack vale Miles City Culbertson Wyola will house three attendants each, operating 24 hours in three shifts. Directory and telephone data will be available at each port, with weekly reports to the wildlife and game department. The note closes with thanks for condolences and floral offerings to the bereaved.
The article notes seven candidates filing petitions for various offices in the Office of Secretary of State and related races. It names candidates including Tickmever of Great Falls and Foot of Hel eng, with mentions of party affiliations and platforms and references to labor, pensions, and consumer interests. It also lists other contenders for US Senate, state senate, and district court positions, along with their towns and counties.
Local organization awarded prizes to Lewis and Clark county students for a Landmarks contest. Vivian Stephenson won first prize. third prizes went to Phil Feinle and Wolf Hilger, with several others receiving smaller sums. Funds support landmark restoration and a Vigilante fund drive, with community donations totaling about 3240 to date and planned future disbursements.
A cluttered report notes May placements by the state employment service led by Walter Bildies associate state director. It lists 8045 on private industry lists and 19 on public programs, with Fort Perk and Lewis and Clark county figures cited. The piece mentions skilled trades demand and ongoing public works hiring, and references Daniel Webster’s political context.
Broadwater County youths organize to trap and remove predatory animals in cooperation with local authorities. The effort targets threats to livestock and safety, with teams coordinating baiting and safeguarding procedures across several rural communities.
Fragmentary notes describe a shop display and customer service at Fligelman’s with mentions of Tom Gollin ses and various footwear items. The text mixes garbled phrases about sandals, brogues, and moccasins with references to names and styles.
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