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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1941
Page
5
Helena records a high of 1041 with a mix of figures across stations. The report lists daily maximums and minimums, forecast itineraries for local officials and travel through July, and Montana city temperatures with precipitation totals and camp itineraries.
A 16 year old Helena boy severely burned when a grace line container ignited a fire Friday night was reported resting well at St. John’s hospital. His condition remains serious though improving. He lit a match to inspect the container contents when the blast occurred. Two other youths, ages 14 and 15, suffered minor burns to hands. A council meeting is planned at 10 o’clock this morning at the Civic Center. Opportunities for housing and local ads noted, plus unrelated items including a luncheon by the DAR and miscellaneous notices.
Sunday June 8 1943 Legion Sermon on God the Only Creator and Creation featured Golden Text from Revelation 15 and Psalm 72. The lesson cites Christian Science belief in God as sole creator, the unfolding of spiritual ideas, and the infinite Mind reflected in all identities from infinitesimal to infinity.
The note thanks the American Legion and others for sympathy and floral offerings after a bereavement. It announces the birth of a baby girl at St Peters hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Tisher of Marynville. Death notices reference Lewis David Smyth, a 74 year old rancher, and detail Legion delegates and district officers at a meeting in Twin Bridges with burial planned in Dearborn cemetery.
The Army will station one of 18 mobile recruiting offices in Helena on its way to the Veterans of Foreign Wars annual Lewistown event. Each unit, packed into a trailer, carries living quarters, a public address system, projection gear, power, and furniture to reach areas without stationary offices. A Montana tour aims to visit towns through November with Sgt. Alton Cr. Wirelrom commanding, driver Sgt. William Hampton, and publicist Corp. Laster N. Lukkason aboard.
Montana Attorney General John W. Honner issued two legal opinions. One covers transfer of expenses for residents attending out-of-county schools, the other analyzes Montana State University Missoula finances. The university opinion notes a 1933 wage restoration bill, a six-day work week, and added staff with $5,240 allotted from 1941–1942 and $8,240 from 1942–1948. The high school funding opinion requires mandatory authorization by the county superintendent and notification to the county treasurer for fund transfers when proper application is made by a parent or guardian.
David H. Smyth aged 73, longtime Dearborn rancher, died after a brief illness. Born February 1, 1868 in Cedar County Missouri, he moved to Montana in 1898 and lived in Dearborn area. Survived by three sons Charles Smyth Lebanon Oregon A F Smyth Los Angeles CA W J Smyth St Ignatius MT, five daughters Harlow Freeman Jerome Idaho Frances Hooper Almere Dupuis Jessie Smith Bessie Burgess Helena, 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral in Opp and Conrad chapel with burial in Dearborn cemetery Thursday. He had previously died at Craig before returning to Dearborn after his wife’s death in 1928.
Craig Wood, 83, the 1944 U S Open champion, moved into late career success with an exhibition in Oklahoma City and a Masters victory that sparked a wave of interest ahead of the PGA Championship and Open. He sank a 30 foot putt for his second 70 and finished with 284, drawing a jubilant crowd.
A large party of Helena youths at the YMC A camp is divided into two groups with senior and junior tent leaders. Tom Ewing and Tom Mahan named senior leaders for tents No 1 and No 2, respectively, with a list of helpers, lifeguards, and staff under Don Jellison. The camp will offer outdoor activities and a library program with book withdrawals through the Helena library system.
The Caird Engineering baseball team in the Mining League defeated the Golden Messenger mine 3 to 1. Pitcher Aurerson struck out 10 while allowing four hits and one walk. Postponements and protests paused other local games, with notes on teams Gould, ACM, and Mish. Several veterans and players are listed among last night’s action and camp notes referenced.
Norman MeFhes of Parsyth reported visiting the Harvey yesterday. Mr and Mrs R T Hurdle of Byxenrval were guests at the Harvey yesterday. W H Mease of Glacier Park registered at the Harvey yesterday. Mr and Mrs M G Thorpe of Jarter were guests at the Placer yesterday.
A valuable wristwatch stolen from Tom Cooney on North Benton Avenue was mysteriously returned yesterday after a caller inquired about a lost watch and sent him to check his mailbox. Police had been alerted, and the incident underscores a curious repayment of the loss through an unexpected doorstep delivery.
Reverend Eugene Born, former Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, assumed duties as pastor of the Helena Assembly of God church. He and Mrs Born reside in church apartments at 114 North Hoback Street. Born is a Northwest Bible Institute graduate and has served since the ministry’s inception. Mrs Born is a former Great Falls resident.
Mrs. F. A. Small of Wolf Creek was treated at St Peter's hospital last night after a car she rode in with her husband overturned near Mission. She was released after treatment. Highway Patrolman Hugh K. Potter investigated the crash.
Mrs. Don Frazier of Denver Colorado, noted as a prominent skier and Olympic team member, is described as the only woman to win the Mamond skis in a special Sun Valley race. She also serves as Sonja Henie’s movie double and appears in Heine's ski scenes.
Brussels residents in Laeken are rounded up after the slaying of a German soldier in Laeken park on May 4. Nazi authorities warn of further actions as agents collect names and seize materials tied to a food program.
In Kansas City on June 8 the Heart of America Championships finals were rained out and moved to tomorrow at Rockhill Club. The men's singles pits Bobby Riggs of Chicago, a former national champion, against Franck Parker of Altadena, California, the defending titlist.
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