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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

7

Dates Set for Sending Veterans Bonds to City

Registered letters carrying veterans Venus bonds will depart Minneapolis on June 12 and reach Helena by Monday, with deliveries following that afternoon. Montana mailings will continue June 12 from Minneapolis, with later waves to second through fourth class offices possibly June 15. First class offices in Montana rotate among several cities. Bonds will arrive in Helena Sunday and be delivered Monday afternoon, with post office officials urging veterans to stay home during delivery and to bring someone to identify them. Certification offices will stay open Monday evening, requiring proper identification or witnesses for unknown bond owners.

Minneapolis Helena Harry Hendricks Montana Cass Butte Great Palla Billings Missoula Helens Bozeman Lewistown Miles City Hayre Helens Sunda Hendricks American Legion

Commencement Exercises Held for Eighth Grade Graduates in Helena

One hundred and sixty eighth grade graduates from Hawthorne Bryant and Central schools held commencement exercises marking their move to high school. Speakers included B V Edworthy and Rev Henry Daniels. Medals and memberships were awarded to several students, with performances by students and a group singing of Alma Mater. The Hawthorne Parent-Teacher Association planned an afternoon phase for the Hawthorne 8-A class.

Helena Hawthorne Bryant and Central B V Edworthy Helens MCA Bryant Exerciaan Orville Seow June Crutcher Dan Beck Bryant Municipal A W Engle George Davis Warren Hrass Betty Low Houston American Legion Harry McSilhottan Rosella McEshage Alice Krotiow Forrest Luma YM Goa Sllon Mayne Kenneth Calvin Johnson Nalle Porter Langdney Jean Hendren R Anderson Hawthorne School Edith Bray J ‘Ward Crawty Addison Lusk Marion Foot Dick Young Roy Arnold Robert Merrill Mark Twain The Floga Betty Bray Marlon Foot Hawthorne Parent-Teavier Association

Bond mailing plan named for veterans cashing in

Mr Hentricks instructs veterans to stay in Helena and have bonds mailed to Butte by registered mail. He says this method is safer and quicker than cashing in at local offices while thousands of bonds will be mailed to the Butte post office.

Butte Helena Postal Department Hentricks

Births and funeral notices from St Johns and St Peters

To Mr and Mrs Waldo McDonald a son was born Tuesday at St Johns hospital. Tunorm services for George W Padbury Sr. will be conducted this morning at St Peters Episcopal church by Rev Henry Daniels, with graveside rites at Forestvale cemetery.

Myra Waldo Donald Wt Craig Tuesday Girt St Johns Hospital George W Padbury George W Padbury Jr Tuesda St Peter's Episcopal Church Henry 1 Daniels Durfal Forestvala Cemetery

Ayers Campaign Moves From Montana Governor Bid

Representative Roy B Ayers of Lawistown Montana announces a run for governor as a Democrat. He leaves by plane for Helena with Jeff for Montana to begin a statewide campaign based on his record in agriculture and labor legislation, aiming to present a strong case to voters. Elmer Holt joins the effort as a key ally. Insects never grow after reaching adulthood.

Washington Roy B Ayers Lawistown Mont Jeff Montana Fia Helena Ayers Avorn

Crisis in France Not Over as Strikes Spread

Paris region hospitalities and hospitality workers vote for a general strike, joining thousands demanding higher pay and a 40 hour week. They seek wage raises of 7 to 15 percent, recognition of unions, and paid vacations, while the government explores labor reforms amid mounting economic concerns.

Omiployes Paris Cleay Ize Wara Billy Lenn @jum Ulane Peoples’ Front Chamber of Deputies Bunness

School Bond Issue Up For Vote In City Referendum

A city wide vote will consider two bond projects totaling 100000 in rebuilding the Tirvant building and the Hawthorne school with earthquake resistant features. PTA volunteers led by Mrs Miller Smith mobilize 60 volunteers to confirm voters as the election nears and the American Legion offers 60 cars to transport voters to the two polling places.

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CURED NY COUGH

Mrs Ruth Davis mother of film star Bette Davis suffers a long cough that reveals a burr shaped needle lodged in her lung after nine months of illness. The coughing dislodges the needle, ending the mystery of ailment.

Hallywood Cal Ruth Davis Bette Davis

Munger Out As Democratic Candidate For County Post

Munger withdraws from the Democratic race for county sheriff after four years as deputy under Arthur Parsons and prior service in Melena's police force. He is well known in the county, has ranch roots in Helena Valley, and has earned a reputation for efficiency and courtesy. He served as deputy during Parksens term and with WPA involvement, then as a special deputy.

Munger County Post Helena Valley Sheritf Arthur G Purnons Peiar Joseph Spurzem Clyde Burgess Parkens WPA

Sheriff Candidate Munger Resigns From WPA Post

Files for sheriff devoted much of his time to his ranch but for nearly four years he had been employed by the Works Progress Administration as a special agent making investigations. He resigned yesterday to pursue the sheriff’s race. Mr Munger’s petition contained no statement or slogan and he said he would keep his pledge. He was married and had two children.

Works Progress Administration Munger

Governor Landon Hopes for Harmony at Convention

Topeka Kansas June 1 A Kansas political scene centers on Governor Landon hoping Republicans adopt a platform that all party members can support. Landon, a leading presidential hopeful, indicated he might skip Cleveland if the convention strains unity. Mayor Barrett urged a citywide celebration should Landon secure the nomination.

Topeka Kan Mary— Gor Alf M Ganden Dan Landon Cleveland H G Barrett Toncka Mammoth Tandon Harry Wo Woodring Ila Whee Uaty Lindon Haya Lingindite Wooding

Injured Veteran Dies After Wreck Near Terry

Tery June 9 66 year old Rans Vine died at Terry hospital after a wreck last Tuesday night near herd. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Eka home in Glen i ve. Survived by a widow and a daughter, both of this city. Still Together since New Orleans. Confederate veterans attending their annual reunion here today with former slaves who had followed them to the battlefields.

Rans Vine “Dum Herd Terry Hospital Eka Sineveport Tuna Eisiles

Rudy Valle Seeks Political Path After Honors

Boston reports Rudy Valle, crooner and orchestra leader, may pursue politics after receiving an honorary degree from Suffolk Law School amid a crowded reception. Dean Glewson Archer praised Valle as a focused student despite distractions. The piece notes Valle’s portrait and meeting with Hubert Prior Vallag, ABC Yala ’2%. It adds a sweeping, unrelated line about the United States engaging in 27 wars from Revolution to World War.

Boston Rudy Valles Croonet Amultion Rudy Suffolk Law Nehool Dean Glewson L Archer Hubert Prior Vallag ABC Yala

Glasgow voter petitions for governor amid fee dispute

A Glasgow citizen pressed a gubernatorial petition at a window while Clifford Walker, assistant secretary of state, announced a 76 dollar fee for processing. The aspirant promised to mail funds later, but Walker said the petition could not be accepted under the current rules. The man left without submitting the petition.

Glasgow Clifford Walker Mocror Tary Atotfa Iancad

Funeral Directors Elect Fre Adot President

Members of the Montana Funeral Directors Association elected Fred I Boot of Butte as president for the coming year. Frank M Smith of Billings was chosen vice president and Ralph J Conrad of Helena reelected secretary treasurer. The executive committee named G J Bonlie Havre and Ralph Bray Miles City as new members. A proposed licensing of all funeral directors in Montana was postponed to 1937. Delegates were hosted at Gates of the Mountains and a Merriweather canyon picnic.

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