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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1940

Page

5

Helena City Briefs and Local Notices

A jumble of misc notices lists weather data, community ads, meetings, and events in Helena. Items cover temperatures, precipitation, a Delta Phi meeting, barber shop services, refrigeration rates, a council session, a Presbyterian guild plenio, an Eastern Star initiation, a summer school opening, optical services, a Ford Tudor listing, a car ad, and a banquet for national Daughters of Isabella regent Carolyn D. Manpleg at the Placer Hotel with reservations via Mrs. George Knapp.

Navy planes return to Seattle after reconnaissance mission

Two navy attack planes, last seen near Helena, Montana, have begun returning to Seattle bases after a reconnaissance mission along the coast. Airport staff noted the planes entered Helena from Boroman and were routed through Missoula on the outbound leg before heading back to sea. Parents of a girl born at St. John's Hospital are Mr. and Mrs. Frea Lamping Jr.

Montana Helena Seattle Boroman Missoula Frea Lamping, Jr St. John’s Hospital

Get Acquainted Playground Program Opens Week

The city summer program starts at 9:30 with Get Acquainted Week for children at three school grounds. Jim Wheaton, recreation official, says directors will run crafts and games at Central Broadwater and Bryant. Afternoon sessions 1:20 to 4:30 feature handicrafts and story hour. Open house nightly 7 to 6. Fridays showcase weekly work. A city wide play day closes. Parents sign forms for participation.

Wesk Helene Jimn Wheaton Superrivera Central Broadwater Bryant Wheaton Recreation Commission Hayle Childen Lin Feneibilite

Wacky Week on Wires Involves Bears and Rubber Bands

New York reports a San Francisco fisherman Jota Woo freed a trapped smell by removing a rubber band from its neck, the creature swam away unharmed. In Manteo a 260 pound bear was pulled up with a 150 pound catch. Gallup hosts a grand event where bears are deemed reincarnations of mothers in law. California police abolish roadside gumma to avoid startling drivers. In Sports, N C sheriff uncovers a farm incident, while Pittsburg Calif residents hold a wake for the deceased who is found alive nearby. Roanoke residents respond to a state query with a terse return.

Humane Fleherman San Francisco Jota Woo Woo Mr. Woo Manteo Gallup N. AL California Sheriff of Sports N. C Iis Kune Bite Etrora Pittsburg Calif Roanoke People, Swering & Westionpéle

Young Democrats Plan Night Meet At Flacer Hotel

Lewis and Clark county Young Democrats President Lee Iickey urged members to attend tonight at the Flacer hotel. The finance committee led by Tommy Meredith and the entertainment committee chaired by Bart Dalton were specifically urged to be present as the club outlines its financial plans for the coming term.

Lee Iickey Lewis and Clark County Young Democrats Hegin Flacer Dickey Niance Committee Tommy Meredith Aait Brown

Helena Law Practice Passes to Postmaster J Ray Wine

Postmaster J Ray Wine to assume his father’s law practice with offices in the Union Bank Building. The Helena native is the sole local graduate this year from Montana State University law school, where he excelled in ROTC and earned a reserve commission. He is a Helena High School and Kemper Military School alumnus.

J. Ray Wine Union Bank Helena Law Schoo Montana State University Helena High School Kemper Military School University

Townsend Bride and Wedding of Mary Patterson Myers

Mary Patterson of Townsend wed Thomas Myers in a June ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev. N C Croft officiating. Attendants included family from Townsend and nearby towns. reception followed with a decorated cake and gifts, as the couple plan a Yellowstone Park wedding trip before settling at home in Townsend. Hospital notes list patients admitted and births, and a birthday luncheon hosted by Dianna Sterrett featured a ship motif and guests.

Mary Patterson Thomas Myera Townsend Syedall Nettie Patterson Townsend Thomas Myers Mis Grace Myers Thomaz Myers Episcopal Church Theu Hildal Mattie Pratt Jon Dil Heluna Jack Reardon Bidurado War L. Ty Gamwe Helens Arn. Wathen Patterson Greet Falla Eloiney Malton Graen Myre Thoman Myers Hn Murry Marlyn Alyers Bic Nettie Pattorson Allen Patterson Nat Miny Broadwater County Ralle Road Bmtgere Yellowntown Park

Richard O Hearn Named President of Laymen Association

The seventh annual laymen retreat for Cushiong Laymen of Mountain closed at noon yesterday with the election of Richard O'Hearn of Townsend as president for 1940 41. One hundred seventy six men attended the three day retreat the largest attendance in the sanodin Uon's history. Other officers named were W J Mc Mahes of Butte vice president Fergus Fay of Helens reelected secretary and Walter Brophy of Walter treasurer. The Rev Dr Maurice Sheehy director of religious education at the Catholic University of America conducted the exercises. The concluding banquet meeting was at the college dining hall. The Very Rev Dr Emmet Riley Carroll diocese and director of the Montana Laymen's Retreat Association presided. The laymen's retreat is the first of three annual summer retreats held at Carroll with the Helena diocese meeting from Monday June 10 to Friday June 14 and the women of the diocese from Friday evening June 14 to Sunday pteon June 18.

Moutain Richard O'Hearn Townsend Aeanton Sanodin Uon W. J. McMahes Butte Fergus ©. Fay Helens Walter Brophy Walter Maurice Sheehy Catholic University of America Emmet Riley Carrolldi Montana Larmen's Carroll Helena Mondag

Montana Weather Forecast Shows Some Improvement

The weather report notes lingering rain clouds over Montana expected to move toward North Dakota. A cooler, clearer pattern is forecast with higher temperatures and light winds. Record-like highs from the prior day are cited, with several towns reporting mild readings while others show 70s.

Montana North Dakota Stanford Northogat Miefoula Cul Bank Havre Jos

A J White Announces Candidacy for Justice of Peace

A J White, incumbent Justice of the Peace, announces candidacy for re election. He notes a 20 year service record since unexpired term starting 1927, turning over 32842.46 in fees to the county treasurer, and handling 379 criminal, 796 traffic, and 176 county civil cases. A World War veteran and active in American Legion and VFW circles, he and his family reside at 202 BinsheRest.

A. J. White White Elena Flont Bim American Tagion Veterans of Foreign Ware The Disabled American Veterans Aff Tnira Bugien Dodge Nita Binhesirest

Sunshine Camp Meet Scheduled by Lions Tonight

The Lions club of Sunshine Camp will host a Tuesday dinner meeting at 6 o clock at Little Blackfoot. Members and officers will cook and arrange the event as a highlight, with all members urged to attend. The dinner is a separate event from the regular Tuesday noon luncheon.

Bey Sigma Phi Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Itvih Bergquist Kimint Miriam Chapter The Order of Eastern Star Wilt Masonic Temple Braatway Liana Sunshine Little Black— Foot Peatardey Sunshine Camp

Vital Statistics Births and Local Family News

Mr and Mrs Glenn Jones of the Donvar block are the parents of a boy born yesterday at St John’s hospital. Mr and Mrs Melvin Mon, 317 West Kigga Street, Enet Helena, are the parents of a boy born yesterday at St John’s hospital. Mr and Mrs W A Drown, 404 North Benton, are the parents of a daughter born yesterday at St Peter’s hospital. A son was born yesterday at Peter’s hospital to Mr and Mrs David Van Meter of Boulder. Tre Merritt Jef on Thursday for cattle. They expect to spend the summer on the coast. Mins Vangie Wright is out from Helena for a short vacation. Miss Maria Aterrett and Mrs J Aterrett were Helena callers on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Frank Jacobk and family of Helena visited here on Friday.

Broadwater Hospital Ats Minnnis Chau Yunk Townsend Mer Kate Haas Winston Lawrence Wren Toston Mim Kathering Brewer Hingling Wie Paul Crean H. C. Hodgers Boriskela Marian Straugh White Sulphur Springs Samy Beare Gust Sander Lynn Daesott Glenn Tre Merritt Jef Mins Vangie Wright Helena Tre Mins Maria Bterrett Helena Callera Frank Jabcock Helena

Montana U Offers Wide Range Of Summer Courses At MSU

Missoula June 9 Special The summer session at Brontana State University begins May day with many out of state students arriving early boosting enrollment. Three new courses include a Curriculum Workshop led by Dr Samuel Ed Melaughlin a social work laboratory under Dr Harold Tascher and a civil aviation flight training program under the CAA. A quota of 30 students is set for the summer quarter with 11 visiting professors and five extra curricular conferences. A broad recreation program will be directed by Ming Kathestus Harrington of Anaconda.

Missoula Brontana State University G. D. Shalleoverger Physice Seaason Samuel Ed. Melaughlin Viniilg Harold Tascher Univerity Civil Aeromautics Authority Tha Dot Ming Kathestus Harrington Anaconda

Personal notices from Miles City Placer gathering attendees

A jumble of names and towns outlines a Placer gathering with many visitors from Miles City and surrounding areas. Attendees include Wiskershaw Olsen Trudeau Sheldon Janey Marvel Louaens Soman Anacundy Parcell Camily Helene Lindetram Popular Lindquist Seahey Woltt Great Falls Whitetisit Eitinge Wir Dear Lagge Hamilton Bozeman and others visiting or registered at the Placer yesterday.

End Ata. A Wiskershaw Mr. and Mes Olsen Miles City Ya Mariay Jymex O- Rus Trudeau Mr. and Aten UA Sheldon Janey Marvel Forndl C.F Louaens Bulte Ara Tare Vey Med Ledge Sea the Piacer Victor Fron Howard Eitinge Lagge Ena

Pro America Women Push Anti Radical Parties Bill

Statewide Pro America women endorsed a one day convention on Saturday night urging Congress to bar any party from presenting candidates at national or state elections and to ban workers in defense plant labor from striking while seeking more FBI funding to combat subversive groups.

Billings Naa Bund Congress Federal Bureau of Investigation Ematry Pragimin of Preparednend

Yellowstone ranchers plan exhibition of stock at Glendive fair

Boreman June 2. Ranchers from Tower Yellowstone plan an exhibition of stock at the Glendive fair August 12 to 14. The display aims to educate rather than compete, showcasing eastern Montana cattle as part of a regional show circuit. About 93 animals are being prepared with a circuit likely to include Sidney Milon City Porayth and possibly Baker.

Boreman Yellowstone Montana Montang Fulrsimha B. Orenlt Fate College Ananda Tyne Sidney Milon City Porayth Raker

District Recruiting Staff Increased in Spokane Area

Staten now recruiting officers have been added to the Spokane district staff. Maj. Frank G. Chaddock announced the augmentation to meet enlistment demand due to general increases. Eligible applicants will receive consideration. those denied due to vacancies will be prioritized for future openings. Call at nearest recruiting office or write to the assistant recruiting officer at 605 Helgel building, Spokane. The Spokane district covers eastern Washington, Montana, part of Idaho and western North Dakota. accepted men will be sent to Port Missoula or Fort George Wright.

Alsirtet Zhégle Snokine Spakaye Washington Montana Idaho

Post Office members elect officers at Butte convention

Postal service clerks and carriers met in Butte to organize the Morning Federation of Portetties Clerka and Montana Association of Typet Gueriers. The session formed two auxiliaries, named officers for 1441, and set up district leadership with president and vice presidents for each area.

WN Butte Jane Portetties Clerka Apd Montina Ansocia von Tyelter Gueriers Great Falla Delagnier Clerke Artine Baer Tlvlogalon Romsuror Buey John J. Oflmorn Butta John Raberty Miazarila

Unclear Employment Data From State Report

Washington and Montana payroll figures appear in a jumbled State Employment report. It cites average monthly employment around 2712 workers under unemployment compensation, with sector breakdowns in mining manufacturing and services, but many figures and words are garbled, leaving the exact totals and categories uncertain.

Washington Mandin Social Security Wayne Ming Mone Montana Multan Nsurance

Finals in Flower Show Slated by Group Today

The Helena Exchange Club hosts a continued flower show with hundreds of attendees yesterday at the Placer hotel lobby. Edie Jack Warren contributes an assorted peonies entry while Charlen Mitchell coordinates arrangements for the annual exhibit. Judging occurs this afternoon with results announced tomorrow. show runs noon to 9 pm with free admission.

Helena Eachange Clod Noun Placer Penny Flelena Garden Edie Jack Warren Breckenridge Street Goma Charlen Mitchell Exchange Club Cish Charles Mitenell Arrangemes

Salon Authority 3 Visiting This Week in New York Store

Miss Gladys Mann of the Dorothy Gray Salon to appear at Filgelman’s for a three day event through Wednesday afternoon. Demonstrations cover beauty products and facial care with tips to combat aging and dry lines around the eyes. Also notes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ambrose Feanel of 422 Eleventh Avenue at St John’s Hospital.

Salon Authority New York Gladys Mann Dorothy Gray Fifth Avenue New York City Filgelman’s Stork Miss Mann Amn Ayes

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