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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
2
The Helena Lions Club will provide a free correspondence Braille course for the blind, following a nationwide push by Lions clubs. The program aims to aid all ages from youths to adults, with 644 blind Braille graduates noted nationwide.
Ready mon una s193B guent wilekorn for windshields of tourist cars to be printed and distributed, the highway department announced. R H Pletcher said 100000 top quality stickers printed will be placed at port of entry stations when opened. The design features a diamond shape with the mark of Browning, Plegan Indian of the Blackfeet nation.
George F Harmon 79 a native of Maina and longtime White Sulphur Springs resident died yesterday at St Peter's hospital after three months illness. He had been in hospital since May 30 and formerly served as president of the Firat Savings Bank. Funeral arrangements at Opp and Conrad mortuary. A daughter Helena is the only known surviving relative.
An executive meeting of the board of the Montana Motor Trades association will be held there Saturday noon. Secretary M P Tienne said a good deal of business of importance to the association will be transacted. Dean Chaffin of Bozeman, president of the organization, called on Mr Trenne yesterday.
Great Falls report notes Crorede county registered nearly 750000 in motor vehicles so far this year. May saw 16927 new units registered and total county registration stands at 12220 with 593 passenger cars and 2217 trucks. County Treasurer EH L Carver cites gains over the prior year.
Norman DeKay, renowned Helena architect and partner in the Hugenia and Delay firm, died suddenly at 69 after about two weeks in St. Peter's hospital. He designed Helena High School and the civic center remodeling, and studied architectural engineering at Montana State College. He belonged to Morning Star lodge, Helena Scottish Rite, and Algeria Shrine. survivor include his wife Elizabeth Haider DeKay, two daughters and a sister.
B W Edworthy YMCA secretary praises Salvation Army in Helena for Christmas aid meals and relief, night shelters for men women and girls, and help in locating lost persons. He notes extensive support across needy families and emergency cases, as annual Home Service drive seeks $1000 for next year’s work.
U S district court clerk E R Gallan announced the federal court will open here June 1. Jurors for June 19 were called to report at 10 a.m. Two criminal cases are set. J G Robertson of Bozeman faces a securities and collateral case arising from a loan. Dr Leo A Meintes appears on an income tax charge. Deputy U S Marshal Laberg and staff summon about AO potential jurors.
A flood of visitors checked in at the Placer yesterday including W. B. Foster of Butte W. EB Young of Gutte Meltin of BUAEN WAR and many others. Notables from Missoula Billings Great Falls Dillon and Helena moved through the hotel with stops at the Harvey and Mart y. Regulars John Burrant Robt M Camn hole Jack Holmer and Mrs Rachel D. Linte were noted along with campus leaders Sheldon E. Oats and George Finlay Simmons. Several travelers headed to Portland San Francisco New York and Cincinnati on various trains.
T4uis Stadler of Stadler and Kaufman, famed Pioneer Cattle Firm, celebrates his 90th birthday with two sons and several relatives. A Longtime resident since 1868, Stadler arrived from Germany to start cattle operations and helped form the Judith region herd, becoming one of the area’s best known pioneers.
United States Commissioner Ward H. Jones and Clarke Davis of Missoula brought Charles F. Mackey to the county to await federal court trial on alleged statutory offenses near Arlee. Both officers are noted for police work. Davis is a former deputy sheriff and railroad employee, Jones active in veterans affairs as a World War veteran.
The Montana Highway Department launches an annual 4500 mile patrol by a striping crew beginning near Doce man, with operations statewide through summer. Motorists are asked to avoid freshly painted lines while tests on luminous centerline paint with reflecting glass crystals continue west of town to MacDonald.
Khel M. Dietrick, school nurse, reported 21 cases of defective vision among 124 children examined in May with eight corrected. She listed suspected communicable diseases, noted 24 pupils excluded for illness and 17 readmitted, and released May preschool health roundup statistics.
Washington June 7 Rep O Connor Monty urged to reappoint three postmasters Mrs Margaret Huppe Rounding Howard H Harrison Bridger and to appoint John W McKee acting postmaster of Plentywood Also mentions watch hairspring sensitivity to static electricity from the human body and its effect on mechanism
Weather bureau reports June showers improved state crops with better grazing in many districts. Despite earlier heat and drought, moisture returned, aiding pasture and hay growth while some north central areas still face water concerns. Summer pastures under way as shade and crop growth resume slowly.
Plans for promoting child health and maternal welfare in Mutttana were laid at a meeting yesterday of agency heads. Dr. Hershey outlined the state board's program and cooperative methods. Attendees included representatives from colleges, public instruction, welfare, vital statistics, and Red Cross. There are 9,500,900 piano players in the United States.
Rey Higgins, deputy sheriff, was hospitalized at St. John’s for three weeks with pneumonia but has returned to duty. His illness interrupted service, and he resumes responsibilities at the county sheriff’s office.
A 26 foot, 300 pound python escaped its cage at the New York World Fair grounds last night. Police and officials searched Fountain Lake area for the non venomous constrictor nicknamed Jumbo believed to have pushed the cage top open. The creature is described as greenish brown and capable of squeezing prey to death.
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