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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
6
Helena readers learn today about higher than average heat with 97 degrees and record temperatures, plus a mix of local notes from court appearances, missing persons, hospital convalescence, and a damaged warehouse wall after recent rains. The bulletin mentions familiar places such as Great Falls, Montana records, and Helena’s news scene with police and civic updates.
Postmaster Harry Hendricks announced a June 16 to 18 delivery window for adjusted service bonds to about 1,090 ex-service men in the county. Bonds will be mailed to home addresses in registered envelopes with instructions, requiring two witnesses and local certification before checks are issued to the veteran, with post office pickup avoided where possible.
Six applicants will take state examinations for embalmers today in Helena at the capitol, with Larry Opp presiding as head of the state board. Dr WF Cogawell and Ralph Rows will serve on the examining board, as embalmers from across the state attend a four day institute at the Placar hotel with lectures on restorative practices.
Readable fragments show a removal case against Sandy, alleging he offered voters a bribe to vote for him and that lawmakers disputed the Supreme Court panel. The case progressed to a district court with Justice RS Slong stepping in, and a ruling favored the defendant before an appeal.
Tr C Walis manager of the veterans hospital at Fort Harrison announces 18 veterans listed as missing. Names include AUSTIN Horbhurt and BUGK Fred, with last known locations in Memphis, Denver, and Seattle. Information should be sent to Dr Watts. dates range from 1894 to 1938, with notes of escapes, disappearances, and inquiries across multiple states.
Police say Cheyenne resident Cheyenna Juna To Mra Emory Bancraft appears to have taken poison in a downtown hotel room. Her husband, from whom she had separated, discovered the body and alerted authorities led by Police Chief T Joa Cabill s.
Cirgyn day unfolds with the famous Christlant family and Hal Silvera featuring lion and horse acts. About 500 farmhands attend as Mabel Stark returns with Ligor, Cannatre, and a chorus of clowns. Two shows scheduled at 2 pm and 7 pm with doors opening earlier. ticketing and viewing details given at Reynolds Drug Store during the day.
The Salvation Army in Helena begins a community drive led by Ted Cotting to raise 1000 dollars by Friday, June 12. The Home Service effort aims to fund outreach, preaching on streets, aiding released prisoners, and continuing charitable programs amid local business support and reports from last year.
A fragmented report details the American Legion organizing cars to transport voters to polling sites. The group will mobilize sixty women volunteers, with committees assigning duties to ensure access for eligible voters in the district. Also noted are bond measures for school repairs and broader community service efforts linked to youth and elderly care.
Funeral directors in the state 10 convene in Relena on Tuesday with invited guests and staff. The gathering provides remarks by president and keynote speaker at a dinner, while planning future convention city and officer terms for the coming year.
County home demonstration clubs gather at Wolf Creek for a county wide fair with exhibits from Towle Clark and other leaders. Roy Werphy chairs the event with Dearborn Craigers and local club leaders coordinating demonstrations, lunch, judges, ribbons, and project displays.
A three alarm tire swept through nearly a city block just outside the business section today injuring three firemen and causing property damage estimated between 290 900 and 400 900 dollars. Sir John Foster Fraser noted commentator died.
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