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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

2

Four Helena youths to attend meet at Bozeman soon

Four Helena 4‑H members, WOT delegates Gordon Herrin, Kovels Meglunney, Queni Yao, and Mrs Dress, head to Bozeman for an Elk convention. The group, led by Wolf Creek’s fan sory, has a history of fair success and community projects.

Pour Pontluem Tsearate Mese Nur Wyt Unesa Gordon Herrin Kovels Meglunney Queni Yao Dress Wolf Creek Fan Sory Wergeup Heyrin Harlead Herrly Helena Vatley Dalry Callchi Alea Lows Clarke

Appeal Over Life Insurance Suit Reaches Supreme Court

A complex appellate action regarding a life insurance policy bought by Bertel Mi. Stokka against Northern Life Insurance Co. moves from district court to higher review. The case centers on a contested sale of rent property tied to the policy, with multiple judges issuing opinions and a final Supreme Court transfer in dispute.

Mariana Orday Guyana Minannia Matelebeek Srighially Anna Sonlon Eerair Bertel Mi Stokka Northern Life Insurance Company Ife Bertel Auta Conlon Justies C.F. Morris Justes Traward Donnsan Dlusties Vy Stewart

Public Health Meet Concludes After Mont News Programs

A Pine Nealdh institute hosted by the alata hoard of haath ended today featuring talks by Dr Fayibe Hershey on maternal and child hygiene. Delegates included state epidemiologist Ter BONeihourng and nurse demonstrations, with about 25 nurses from western Montana arriving for the event which opened Thursday. The series may continue next year.

Alata Hoard Haath Fayibe Hershey Mathernl Rh Hygiene Yauterday Ter Boneihourng Pritonn Minn Havel Palinghan Metropoliian Life Insurance Company Witte Aliee Nathan Ford Park Iilk Alice Went Miles City Sielia Bt. Blekney Draltit Montana

King and Queen Host President in Royal Visit

During a formal royal reception the King and Queen welcomed the President with dignified ceremonies. The president asked about policy matters and discussed relief and welfare measures while meeting U.S. and British officials in an atmosphere of cordial diplomacy. The day included a tour of official sites and a brief exchange with congressional members.

Yingland Haying Congress

Congress action on hopper funds may come next week

Washington dispatch reports Congress may soon act on funds to combat the hoppe r damage in the northwest. Budget details were not disclosed as lawmakers await the president's approval and a Bureau of Entomology agronomy item.

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Jailer's Wife Stops Escape of Prisoners

Report recounts a jailer’s wife who subdued escaping prisoners with decisive action as they attacked her husband’s jailhouse, seizing a kitchen item to thwart the breakout. The incident occurred near Montana towns with names and dates cited, including Bozeman and Butte, with local residents aiding in recapture.

Stackwall Texas Gone Kage Hres Pritayern Shunbanil Hia Cait Indio Fred Norasa Sinia Tiriya Jack Toe Coma Joe Palmer W. Monson Afathens

Installation of Eagle Officers Meeting Feature

Helena lodge of Fraternal Order of Eagles installed officers for the year with Past President Abe Cohen aiding installation in Helena. Officers named include worthy past president, treasurer, chaplain, secretary, trustee, and other posts. several dignitaries from Missoula, Butte, and Helena attended. A strawberry char it e marked the gathering.

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Wisconsin Leads Big Ten Track Team Departure

Wisconsin to send 37 athletes to Big Ten track events with 44 on the visiting squad. Michigan State, Purdue, Northwestern, Illinois, Chicago, Ohio State, and others contribute athletes to the meet. Highlight: Mretdzan wins Alg Ten title. team contest set for June 21.

Wisgongin Herkeley University of Ohio State Ward Maringer Konner Pricadey California Minneanla Northwestern Ila Chitags Purdue

Queen Elizabeth Proposed as U S Presidential Candidate

Washington report notes 1940 speculation that Queen Elizabeth could unite U S factions behind a royal candidacy. The proposal, voiced by a senator group, suggests her leadership would ease tensions with Allies and avert domestic strife amid wartime politics.

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Montana Musicians State Sessions Held Sunday

Montana musicians gather in Helena for state sessions with John Crawler and Pyle Krueger leading events. Monday features joint breakfast, junior federation section, and a banquet, followed by an all state recital and organ recitals at the cathedral with several committee members named.

Aeaston Dusiness Rebsinos Javan Welffer Helen SS. Helena's Miro Cansistory Ant Attionvs of Bath Organieaons Hoon Yelena Javan Pfeiffer Gene- Verve Coohy iCarrie Dinmont Kell Carpenter Whalen Arls

Chairmen Named For Bituminous Meet in Idahol

The meeting selects chairmen for discussions on bituminous surfaces and maintenance, with Dr J E Unehaynen of the University of Tdaby st Moscow and D A McKinnon as key figures. The conference aims to present papers and provide a summary to members, reflecting asphalt technology and national safety concerns. Representatives from Iowa, Wyoming, and other regions are expected, with plans for the 1959 program.

J. E. Unehaynen Egmeering University of Tdaby Moscow San Francisco Cle Seifert Cheyenne Gurfares T. EK. Perry bitugWlands Eagineer Iowa State Highway Department Dian EB. Powers Phoenis D. A. McKinnon McKinnon Cheney H Seeuiowa United States Canada Mexico WeKinnon

Royal visit to Washington captures crowds at Capitol and Mount Vernon

A royal party led by a king and queen toured Washington with the Roosevelts aboard a yacht to Mount Vernon. They inspected CCC camps, met lawmakers and embassy staff, and received a formal welcome with a wreath laid on the tomb. Crowds cheered as the royals waved from the White House and the embassy, while patrols cleared routes for motorcades and a state tea followed.

Amelia Delilah Eale Cornwallis Burgoyne Capitol Houge Sendte Elizabeth George Washington Navy Yard Roosevelt Admiral Leedy Naval Operations Mount Vernon Washington C.C.C. Camn Lilenberk Findeau Ber Rushand Mowly Bitte Irena Dentodty Titman Enamn Foreign Relations Committee Aml Bion N.Y House Foreign Affairs Committee Sifly Martin Vitteront Representation Marth Republenn Lpor Caiter Mers Martin Gurney Merah Idaho Madastien Bhattarly Barkhead Menihorn Nadwa Pach Pittaan Jatyr Nad Roosevelts Mrr Whatington

Helena encampment cost and supply plan for Rational army unit

An upcoming encampment near Helena will feature a reinforced infantry company. The event, led by Colonel Moore, is to be reviewed on Governor's Day, June 18, with expected total costs around 796275 dollars including pay, food, transportation and camp preparations.

Guand Namp Trisulry Mateuvers Moore Melona Helena Phy U.S

Scouts 10 Hold Events in Missoula

In Missoula a gathering of 23 western Montana communities convenes for the annual council event. A Friday program is planned for the afternoon, with Bay Reeds to be elected for the evening, while a church ceremony is set to close theDune event. Dr Francis W Godwin of the Review Foundation displays a liquid coal powered automobile, driving through downtown streets.

Missoula Dune Western Montink Econ Western Montana Council Chicago Francis W. Godwin Revearest Foundation of Aemnur Lusilurta Af Techiplocy

Drought Pressures Produce Lowest Estimates Since 1936

Agricultural officials report estimates at the lowest since the 1936 drought, with potential 276 million bushels surplus from last year’s crops offset by reduced prospects due to AAAs planting cuts and drought. May heat and dry conditions hurt winter wheat in the Great Plains, while rains later eased deterioration in parts of the area. Spring wheat prospects hinge on March plantings and June 1 conditions, with overall yields below the prior year and miles of variation across states.

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Vital Statistics Marriage License Report

Andrew N. Mackeniel and Gene viece Catherine Bupich of East Helena, Montana, received a marriage license yesterday. Funeral notices honor George F. Mallins, a retired White Sulphur banker, with services at White Sulphur Springs and visitation at the mortuary in the afternoon.

Manriage Andrew N. Mackeniel Geneviece Catherine Bupich, Joh East Helena Notici George F. Maliins Opp Yad White Sulyu Springs Serviers

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