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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

8

State Elks Convenion Plans Advance for July Meeting

Anaconda Montana June 9 plans for the 26th annual state convention of the Elks are advancing rapidly for July 21 2023. Edward A Wenger chairing the committee says the event will be among the largest with extensive entertainment for visiting Elks and their ladies. A trap shooting feature at Nell Park range with a trophy awaits winners as part of the program. Harney Larsen Deer Lodge county sheriff leads the added feature committee. Lodges statewide have entered drum and bugle corps and bands from Lewistown and Great Falls, with contests for both divisions. Sightseeing trips to Warm Springs Galen Deer Lodge and the Warm Springs game farm plus tours of Anaconda reduction works and lakes district are planned along with a lakes district picnic. Dances are set for each evening with a Ladies committee led by Mrs. Joseph Schultz. All business sessions will be held at the Elks hall with Charles Carroll presiding and Arthur Trenarry as state secretary.

B.P.0 Elke Edward A. Wenger Elks Elky Nell Park Anaconda Butte Glendive Billings Dillon Great Falls Lewistown Warm Springs Galen and Deer Lodge Lakes District Warm Springs Creek Elka Joseph Schultz Elks Hall Charles Carroll Arthur Trenarry Bill Musgrove Roland Allen Kenneth McDonald Salt Lake City James Logan George Conway Lewis Stownsland Seattle Webb Helena Presbyterian Church Maggie Jenkins Ellis Fuller E. P. Pierse Mark E. Lewis William Davis Jay East Richard Collins Charles Gaddis Ellis Pennsylvania Montana John Jen King Jenkins Meagher County Hagia Creek Frank Ellis Jack Ramsey Wiliam Burchill Tacoma Wash Misa May M. Irvin W. G. I Irwin Bynan Ware

White Sulphur Springs News items and obituaries

White Sulphur Springs reports a week of social visits and events including Joe Boyer and Alfred Howarda on a California business trip Jeanne Jeannine Warring visiting from Spokane and Mrs Grace Lapley hosting. A DeMolay lodge banquet installed Byron Danzer as master counselor and Maggie Jenkins Ellis obituary notes.

White Sulphur Springs Joe Boyer Alfred Howarda California Jack Warring Jeannine Spokene Grace Lapley Frank O'Dell James Belcher Vigore Puddin Head Jones Frank Polutnick Great Falls D. D. Cooper Missoula Roy Peden Miley City Peden Fred J. Ward Grande of Leamep Tuesaday Mise Venera Reed Main Street Sherman Hotel Venera Townsend Billings Lloyd Robertson Bozeman DeMolay Lodge Byron Danzer Joe Walsh

Barbara Bell Fashions New All Occasion Dress Pattern

Barbara Bell presents a new all occasion dress pattern 1432 B suited for summer wear in georgette chitton linen and washable silk. size 36 to 52 with three quarter or short sleeves and detailed sew chart. pattern price 8 dollars and 0.15 in postage for pattern book. tomorrow feature Briar Hoiero fashion for small girls.

Barbara Bell

Niece Remembrances Mentioned In Funeral Notice

The funeral lists family among the mourners with three nieces named Mrs. Jennie Matthews of Tacoma and Mrs. Cora Brown of Spokane, Wash. Also noted is the late Mrs. William Woods as a niece.

Jennie Matthews Tacoma Cora Brown Spokane Wash William Woods

Toston News Demonstration Club Meets at Church

The Damstte Home Demonstration club met in the church basement for a Thursday afternoon session. A social meeting opened the program and plans were made for a late month picnic. Hostesses were Mrs. James Greaves and Mrs. Arthur Emery. This marks the last meeting of the season.

Toston Damstte Home James Greaves Arthur Emery Lyall Middleton Harry Johnson

Deer Lodge Masons Plan to Entertain Helena Group

Deer Lodge Masons announce a June meeting at the temple club rooms with a 6:30 supper and a guest program for Helena visitors. About 29 from Helena are expected. reservations coordinated by Jack Strong.

Deer Lodge Masons Helena Teer Lodge Temple Club Ena Jack Strong

Much Damage From High Wind in Deer Lodge Area

A high wind swept Deer Lodge causing downed tree limbs and twigs, with some damage lingering from a heavy snow storm weeks earlier. The storm's intensity was described as severe.

Deer Lodge

You Cant Take It With You at the Marlow Theatre

The Pulitzer winner You Cant Take It With You comes to the Marlow stage for a one night show Saturday June 18. The comedy blends Christmas Fourth of July and April Fool whimsy with the Sycamores and Kirbys colliding in a chaotic family dinner. Cast includes Ethel Wilson Sara Sherburne Huby Iphant Donald Foater and others with setting by Donald Oenslager and staging by Mr Kaufman.

Marlow Grandpa Vanderhof Mores Grandpa Mrs. Sycamore Esale Beethoven Sycamore Mr Kirby Ethel Wilson Sara Sherburne Huby Iphant Donald Foater Joseph Allenton Mary Fatton Roy Johnson John Marriott Clarence Oliver King Caulder Glen Roles Joseph Kallini Harriet MacGibbon Reginald Mason Dorothy French Donald Baker Arthur Pison Ulla Kazanera Donald Oenslager Mr. Kaufman

Narrow Escape From Rattler In Residence

Plains resident Ivan Scott narrowly escaped a rattlesnake bite as he entered his cellar on June 9. The two foot reptile struck at him from its hiding place near the cellar steps but missed by a hair. Scott killed the snake.

Plains Ivan Scott Scott

Hogan and Jette Get Four Years for Robberies

Missoula June 9 William F Hogan and Louis Jette pleaded guilty to grand larceny and burglary and were sentenced to three four year terms concurrent at hard labor in the state penitentiary. The larceny involved about 3600 pounds of wool from the Fred Thisted ranch and the burglaries included the Frenchtown post office and the American Fur and Hide company. Both men, 24 and 25, confessed to about 20 burglaries over two and a half years.

Missoula Willam F. Hogan Louis Jette Montana State Penitentiary Albert Besancon Fred Thisted Frenchtown American Fur and Hide Company Jette Hogan

Karst Camp Owner Weds Minneapolist Official's Bride

Karst's Kamp owner Peter F Karst and Nettle M Severance a Soo Line commercial official were married in Minneapolis. The couple arrived in Bozeman and were greeted by local railroad man Riley Joiner. Mrs Karst is noted as a social and advisory presence within the railroad community. Fort Peck project updates show reservoir level at 2.114 feet above river, with gate machinery work by McKiernan Terry completed and 11 workers employed during the contract period.

Minneapolis Star Karst Dan Cupid Vince A. Day William Leslie Severance Anna Anastasia Betty St Paul Church of the Holy Redeemer Bozethan Riley Joiner Milwaukee Road Mre Karst Great Falla Webby Armstrong Armstrong Fort Peck McKiernan Terry Corporation Harrison and Dover N. J

Death of Bert M. Holt Investigated in Anaconda Garage

Coroner Arthur Longfellow continued a death investigation in Anaconda after Bert M. Holt 67 was found with a bullet wound in a garage behind 2 East Third Street. Holt a former railroad worker and World War I veteran lived in Anaconda 20 years and was last seen alive with a small caliber rifle in his left hand.

Anaconda Arthur Longfellow Bert M. Holt East Third Street Holt Rail Wayen Itchman William Quay Lorraine Apartments Bedy Longfellow New York Nebraska United States Army Butte American Legion

Almost Cuts Off Thumb With Cord

Chester Davis owner of The Club suffered a painful accident while installing a light globe. He wrapped the ceiling cord around his thumb to keep it out of the way, fell from a ladder and nearly severed the thumb. He was taken to a doctor for treatment.

Ronen Chester Davis Davis Doris

Lusty West Wind Visits Butte

Butte saw strong winds with 100 mph gusts causing tree falls on West Broadway and garden vine damage. Montana Power reported blown wires and a few downed poles but service remained intact. Ainline officials called it a fine day for flying while westbound planes slowed. airport staff noted about 46 miles per hour winds.

Butte Montana Power Company Ainline

Meat Refrigeration Plant at Ft. Benton to Cost 10000

Work has begun on a refrigeration and storage plant at the Fay Adamyg project in Fort Benton. It will be completed in a month and will include 300 compartments for meat, vegetables and fruit, each about 160 pounds. An attendant will handle and package meat, and an ice cream factory will serve local needs. The project is funded at about $10,000. Fort Benton details and storage plans are part of the interim facilities.

Fort Benton Fay Adamyg Jro- Plement

Fire destroys large lumber mill in Missoula

A blaze swept through the L. R. Smith Lumber Company mill in Missoula destroying between 70,000 and 4,000 board feet of gelect lumber stored in the dry ling. The loss was estimated at 25,000 dollars, with per cent covered by insurance.

Missoula L. R. Smith Lumber Company

Rebuilding Starts On Long Approach To Flathead Span

Columbia Falle June So Worky reports the start of rebuilding the long wooden approaches to the old steel bridge over the Flathead river at Talbot crossing south of Lawa. The bridge will be closed about two months while county crew works. New piling is being driven and after approaches are refloored the center of the steel structure will be raised with WPA labor on the project.

Columbia Falle Flathead River Talbot Crossing Lawo W.P.A

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