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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
5
Weather report from Heluna notes a high of 63 degrees, a low of 28, and comparisons to last year and historic records. The record mentions Elena as a reference point, with overall mild conditions for the date. Local notes credit N Morrison and advertise services by Little's Tax and Dr Cash dentist.
Newborns were reported to Mr and Mrs Walter Vandrey of 414 Breckenridge at St Peter s hospital a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leo Kelsh of 1614 Phoenix avenue at St John s hospital and a son to Mr and Mrs Fred Ashall of 821 Eighth avenue at St John s hospital. Lawrence P Cavanaugh WWI veteran died Saturday at US Veterans hospital Fort Harrison his body sent to Glendive for burial. Mrs Karoline Marindal Helena resident of over 50 years died Friday at her daughter s home funeral at Opp and Conrad chapel with Rev Emil Ziegler. Burial at Forestvale cemetery.
The Sunday June 1943 Lesson-Sermon explored Christian Science as the sole cause and creator. It cited Bible verses praising God and stated that creation reflects spiritual ideas embraced by the infinite Mind, with ideas ranging from infinitesimal to infinite and the highest ideas being God’s sons and daughters.
Michael Angelo Fisher 81, a founder of the Pacific Coast League and longtime baseball backer, died in Frisco after a two week illness. An early ally of Connie Mack, he faced Mack in barnstorming tours in the last century and helped strengthen baseball's dynasty since the 1880s.
Carroll College announces designation as a Navy V-12 premedical training school under the U S Navy program. Training will cover premed and regular college work at all levels with housing arranged in Helena dormitories. Navy trainees arrive around July 1 with civilian registrations July 3 to 5 and classes starting July 6.
Helena Campfire Girls were honored by the council in a service at St Peters Episcopal Church. Awards recognized year long achievements including the doughnut drive toy shop and wood gathering divisions. Members received honors in home crafts health craft and citizenship. Bluebirds welcomed new members.
Theodore A. Liguras was freed of murder charges after a jury could not reach a verdict and the judge dismissed the case on motion by County Attorney Frank J. Roe. The article notes the earlier trial ended with a hung jury. Also reported is a wartime teachers program announced for June 10 to 18 at the University.
County agent W Q Zirnstein reports calls about cutworms in victory gardens and presents entomologist backed methods. Poisoned bran mash broadcast over soil before transplanting, with protective plant bands, is highlighted as the easiest control, plus two mash formulas and commercial coatings.
Bozemia June 6 agencies pool resources for a scrap metal drive. The Mone anna salvage committee and federal agricultural agencies combine efforts to boost ore collection, with R J McKanna of the USAD war board confirming the joint effort.
Second Lieutenant Robert W. Harris USMC completed six months of officers training at Quantico VA and will be assigned to a specialists school or attached to a combat unit. Aviation Cadet Earl Jones, son of Albert P. Jones, was commissioned as a second lieutenant at Yale University training command. Lieutenant Samuel Gerald Dean reported for transition training at Hobbs Army Airfield, son of Sam J. Dean of Grand Rapids, with wife Louise A. Sennson of Helena.
Washington report says the Senate appropriations committee approved a record 550 billion dollar naval appropriation bill and a 20 billion dollar supplementary measure amid controversy. The naval bill funds over 9 billion for new ships and 8.5 billion for naval aviation with pay, maintenance and training funds. It adds 27 642 combat and training planes on top of 27 500 already approved.
The amnesia patient who used the alias Roy Rodgers in Butte has been identified as Guy Dallencourt of Pocrtetto Idaho. Kenneth Logan of the Butte FBI said Dallencourt, a war veteran and truck driver, was recognized after an Idaho driver saw his photo in a local newspaper. Dallencourt told officers his arrival here caused a blank spell and he stayed in a rooming house.
Mexico City reports Sullivan’s Chestnut Air Master won the 10,000-peso Presidential handicap at New American track, shaving off one and two fifths seconds to establish a new mark. Air Master finished 214 lengths ahead of Blue Stripe, with a mile and furlong in 1 35.4. Previous record was 1:42.2 by Gald Rust. third went to Slap By.
Report on multiple wartime airships and bombers detailing the WIN-1 flying boat with eight engines, 400000 pounds gross weight, 8000 gallons fuel, and 17 mph cruising speed. Also notes Lockheed Constellation OC-69Y four engines, 73500 pounds gross, and the Marlin Mars flying boat with four Wright engines and 140000 pounds gross.
Eye requirements for WAVES and SPARS were lowered to allow more women to qualify for service. Lt. Bieleravid notes past waivers were common as many qualified women failed to meet strict vision, and easing criteria could broaden enlistment. District convention opened with Whitefish presiding and State Commander J R Knight expected to speak.
Dr Howard Welch of Manning State College reports spring snows threaten pastures by delaying grass growth and promoting tall weeds. He urges farmers to supplement feed during late spring with careful pasture management and snow removal where needed.
The notice lists Red Cross sessions including administration from 1:00 am to noon with Mrs Kk Parsong and Mrs Clyde B White, production at Kohr's building with dressings led by Mrs M R Wilson, a Placer hotel session at 7:00 pm with Miss Billa Best, and a joint canteen class meeting at Montane Pow Py at 7:00 pm.
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