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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

8

Bombing Planes Postponed Visit and Runway Approval

An army bombardment squadron scheduled to appear on June 12 has been postponed due to improvements at Helena airport. Commander Raymond T. Elsnore told Senator Mor rigonesferd. Maneuvers at Billings and Pocatello are also postponed. Mayor Jack Huytin said the temporary 3,500 foot runway will be completed by week’s end with CA authorities likely to recommend the strip as suitable for air use.

Helena Raymond T. Elsnore HR. B. Morrigonesferd Billings Pocatello Jack Huytin

Community Chest Debate Set for Helena Meeting Tonight

A Helena meeting at the Placer hotel at 7:50 pm will discuss establishing a Community Chest for city organizations. Warynun Williams of the Wollsh School vocational guidance department will share Great Tales’ experiences with its Chest program, noting past revsions in Great Falls. The plan would consolidate fundraising drives for multiple groups into a single pool. About twenty groups could share the Chest in Helena. organizers urge broad participation. Also reported, Northern Pacific Railroad ordered 2200 freight cars for about 6.9 million dollars, with 160 box cars to be built in Laurel, Montana.

Helena Thea Placer Hotel Warynun Willams Aredt Wollsh School Great Tales My. Wiliams Reviston of the New York Northern Pacific Railroad Company Northern Pacific Laurel Mont

Y Summer Camp Opens Monday at Lake Ellen Grounds

The MCA summer camp for boys will open Monday at the Lake Ellen campsite. B W Edworthy, Y general secretary, announced yesterday. About 35 boys have signed up. several others planned to attend with reservations. Transportation to the site will be available from the Y M C A Monday morning between 9 and 12. Camp directors are Mr. and Mrs. Don Jehison. Senior leaders include Allan Gross, Carol Lieberg, Mark Farris, Tom Ewing, Jerry Eby, Tom Mahan, Eugene Lieberg and Bob Young. Junior leaders include Charles Bradham, Chad Smith, Charles Little, Richard Carsten and four others.

M.C.A. Sumer Lake Ellen B. W. Edworthy Max Mia Mdworthy Cheyenne Denver Boise Boston Y M.C.A Mon Calgary Chicago Galveston Jacksonville Kansas City Don Jehison Los Angeles Edworthy Minneapolis New York Allan Gross Oklahoma Ct Otuarg Carol Lieberg Mark Farris Tom Ewing Jerry Eby Tom Salt Lake City Mahan Eugene Lieberg Bob San Francisco Young Charles Bradham Chad Smith Charles Little Richard Carsten Richard Porte Jimmy Powwell Harry Stone Rob Smith Howdy Murfitt Lews Dull James Dull Norbert Mongerrate Jack Thomas Bliss Sutphen Jack Crosby Dean Jocelyn Alden Jocelyn Jack Hall John Lehrman Ralph Anderson Zach Muffitt Don Lillie Bliss Green John Lloyd Edwin Jasmin, Jr Bill Hybel Bob Nell Jack Stewart Bob Painter Iwoum

Musicians attend federation convention in Seattle

Mr and Mrs Bob Carrell depart today for Seattle to attend the interustions convention of the American Federation of Musicians. Carrell serves as secretary of the local musicians union and they expect to be away two weeks.

Bob Carrell Seattle Wash American Federation of Musicians Carrell Musicians’ Union

Recital of Piano Voice Pupils Is Set Tonight

A recital featuring Sister Dorothes pupils will be held tonight at 8 15 in the Player hotel. The program includes piano and voice pieces by many young performers, with an enjoyable concert intended to showcase their talent and progress.

Dorothes Player Hotel

22 New Vendors To Be Chosen For Montana Stores

Montana’s liquor board yesterday nominated 22 new vendors for state liquor stores with four pits per bidder. Names will be released today after final confirmation. Also reported were a divorce action involving Richards and DonoVer, a fatal crash near Laramie, and a land dispute ruling by the Montana Supreme Court involving Mabel Dean Rigney. Secretary Matt Staff announced Albert W. Hawkes will address the CBC’s blue network on June 7 about the moratorium in industrial strife.

Montana Iiquor Lea Rae George NML Richards Don Hou Ray Lb Walt Saia Matt Staff Helena Chamber of Commerce Albert W. Hawkes Congoleum-Nairn Company National Broadcasting Company BP. m M.S

Weather data highlights for Helena and monthly totals

City brief provides temperatures and records from the Weather Bureau for Helena. Today’s high of 60 follows 85.4 for the all time high in 1854 while the low stands at 47 with 35.4 as the historic low for this date. A 24 hour precipitation of 1.06 inches is noted with a monthly total of 1.42 inches and an excess of 0.94 inches.

Vey Ub Weather Bureau Helena

First annual salon of Mount Helena Camera Club showcased

The first annual salon of the Mount Helena Camera Club is on display at the Jornd Fhote Shop windows. Judges named Bob Miller first for The Trek Home, Andy McIntyre second for an exceptional portrait, and Bob Tones third for a mural photo. Many other strong entries impressed observers. members include Lane Baker Hob Jones Andy McIntyre Forest Ovens Leo Rhien T. Matthews Amy Melaire as president. The amateur group aims to grow its membership to support a dedicated darkroom and regular projects.

Mont Helens Camera Club Fhote Mount Helena Camera cli W. B. McClatchey Robert Barnett Clarence DeWalt Ant Bob Miller Andy McIintyre Bob Tones Forest St. Helena Tower Hill Leo Rhien Malic Hall University of Montanas Jon Amy Melaire Nill Hughes Fray Spaulding Elah

Wheeler Says U S Need Not Fear If Nazis Win War

Senator Burton Wheeler, opposing U S entry into the European war, warned that even if Nazi victory occurred America could still avoid a totalitarian economy under German pressure. He labeled three “economic cowards” who doubt American resilience and praised President Roosevelt for resisting war advocates while criticizing war profiteers.

Wheeler U. S Pittsburgh Senate Burton Sk. Wheeler Montana Guffey Pepper

Marriage License for Fred Corzie and Dorothy Rule hardt

Vital statistics report a marriage license issued to Fred Corzie and Dorothy Rule hardt both of Helena. Birth notices list Mr and Mrs Charles Hazen as parents of a son born Tuesday at St Peter's hospital and Mr and Mrs Mike Colvin of Missouri Avenue as parents of a son born yesterday at St Peter's. Other births include Mr and Mrs Glasborne Brinck of Breckenridge and Avon residents. a daughter born last evening at St John’s hospital. A general note states mammals with the longest life spans, elephants second.

Charles $. Hazen St. Peter’s Hospital Mike Colvin Missoura Avenue Peter's Glasborne Brinck Breckenridge SL. Peter's Norbert N

Young Hitchhiker Seeks Capital Visit on Ride to Omaha

A youth with a heavy suitcase hitchhiked from the Dacksin Siath corner, riding with a driver who stops near the capitol. The rider plans to see the capital before returning to Omaha, while the driver reveals he works for Governor Sam C. Ford.

Astin Dacksin Siath Omaha Capitol Tor Sam C. Ford

Johnsons Purchase Harvey Hotel

Mr and Mrs Amaziah Johnson announced the purchase of the Harvey Hotel from Central Investment Company. They have leased and operated it for 15 years and plan improvements including baths and redecorating. The property was formerly the Grand Central at Tater and Grand streets.

Harvey Butel The Central Investment Company Amaziah Johnson Johnson Thea Grand Central Tater Sts

Name Changes Trace The Airplane’s Long History

The text notes a name shift from the Hudy to the Harvey and suggests the airplane’s concept predates the 20th century by over two millennia.

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