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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

8

Matt Staff Files for Montana Lower House Ticket

Matt Steff, a prominent figure in Montana's sheep industry, filed yesterday as a Republican candidate for representative in the state legislature. Born in Norway and long active in cooperative wool marketing, he promoted national programs and health issues before retiring to ranch life at Clispell. He promises to back legislation fostering natural resources development, housing, and industry in Montana.

Matt Steff Staff Helena Norway Mr Staff Montana United States Aavcig Clispland Talant Development Ita Stuff

Forest Fires Add to Worries Flood Brings Canadians

June 10 reports from northern Yukon and surrounding regions describe ongoing wildfire activity and rising flood dangers as temperatures climb and water levels threaten communities. Authorities monitor river headwaters and warn of potential further flooding while fire crews remain deployed near timberlands and towns including Ketchikan and Prince Rupert amid mounting concerns in the region.

Yukon Mayo Daronantsy Dawaon Baatness Narwat Tifa Ridin Wighlind Alaaka Brille Fa Ind Tunean Ketchikan Prince Rupert

First Lady Attends County Achievement Day in Montana

State’s first lady joined about 190 women at the countywide Achievement Day near Wolf Creek. Mrs Holt led kitchen duties while others performed plays and songs. The Greenhorn Mountain club won best exhibit with handmade crafts, brick, and cheddar cheese display earning top honors.

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Bonner for Attorney General Clubs Begin Nationwide Push

Numerous Bonner for Attorney General clubs form across the state with meetings in Clark and Pewia counties. The first club, led by President Murdock McRae, conducts its inaugural session to organize support for Tobn W Bonner on the Democratic ticket. The next local meeting is set for June 17 at the roundhouse. In boxing news, Wade Guilia, theWU Negro, wins by a knockout in the third round over Giopd Smit of Freane Cal in a ten round bout.

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Valuable oil and gas leases renewed in Rich Pondera area

Montana state board renews oil and gas leases in Fallon Pondera and Hill counties. Key renewals include Stanallnd Ot and Gas Co of Tulsa with 17 wells yielding royalties totaling 14 724.25, Fulton Petroleum Corp of Seattle with 9 wells and 70 026 barrels produced, and W E Rice of Great Falls for 80 acres with 48 467 barrels. Additional renewals and bids involve Capela 1 lantes of Spokane and several named bidders naming Russel of Linker, Elias Becker, and Montana Power Gis Co.

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Factions clash as Reds and syndicalists fight in Spain streets

In Madrid and Seville provinces violent clashes erupt as left and right factions clash amid general strike threats. Miguel Ortly Avereden is killed. Antonia Ramirez editor shot. authorities report nearly 80 dead or wounded. A general strike is declared as unrest spreads across the nation.

Madrid Communiaia and Syndicatiats Male Inte Snifn Syndicaliah Miguel Ortly Avereden Seville

South China Prepares for Conflict With Japanese Forces

Disjointed OCR report notes South China Province mobilizations near the border as troops move north in response to threats against the national government. Mention of Provincial defenses, transport of artillery and military hardware, and efforts to bolster civilian and educational fronts amid rising tensions.

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George L Ramsey figure tied to New York events and Montana politics

An OCR fragment recounts George L Ramsey's alleged influence in New York events, Montanan politics, a Helena naming claim, and a controversial round of marriages and divorces. It notes Ramsey’s involvement in local governance, business ventures, and a nationwide profile, with scattered notes on his personal life and public actions.

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Ladies of Hoover's Cabinet On Ground

Cleveland scene notes cabinet ladies gathered at the station to hear Hoover speak but did not cheer his arrival. Dolly Gann led, with others like Mrs Charles Bigg and Mrs Ruth Hurley present as close to the cabinet circle. The report also notes PWA’s progress and spending on new projects reaching forty one million dollars.

Cleveland Hoover Dolly Gann Airok Ogden Milly Trowary Tall Blonda Ruth Hurley Charles Iinak Lotr Thouc

Dako Legislators Resign Seats After Court Ruling

Governor C Ben Rows accepted the resignations of state representatives following a court decision interpreting engineering state official roles. Senator Robert Brh of New Pere also resigned for the same reason. Dr TP Burntsout presided at a June 10 ceremony in Minneapolis.

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Seniors to Get Diplomas at Commencement Tonight

Helena district plans a school ceremony at Shrine Temple at 8 pm for the 1946 graduating class. Superintendent and high school principal will present diplomas as the first under new district regime. Musical program features school chorus, senior girl sextet, junior boys quartet, and solo selections.

Helena Sita I. S. Blazard Archaol Tha Jenior Sala

Will of A J Galen Filed for Probate

Probate action reveals A J Galen wills his entire estate to his wife and son with executor Jam rs V Gelen named. Paul T Weller is cited as attorney for the widow, and the will involves stock shares and rent interents tied to the Myler Lente company. The record notes prior transfers and a payment plan, with the wife and son as primary beneficiaries.

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