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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
6
Numerous short items cover weather hints, business ads, obituaries, court notices, and upcoming events. Entries mention Helena’s public stenographer, a dental ad, a barber shop, a lodge initiation, a farm and county notices, a Montana banking gathering, and rail and park schedule changes. Names include Velma Romercy, Kathleen Niemen, Miriam chapter, Dr. H. T. Swain, J. Campbell, and others. various counties’ tax shares are listed.
Helena Kiwanis members gathered for a noon meeting as Los Jorid a local photographer screened news reels from 1913 and 1914. A hunting picture reel was shown, attendance neared 110 percent with visitors like C B Witter and Ralph Bray present, and plans delayed for an interclub meeting to be held June 24 while sponsorship of Emerson school nursery was withdrawn due to rising costs.
Miagiex headed the Mat of ram municable distance in the state during the past week, the Montana board of health rapaired yeatecday in Ha regular report. Measles casex numbered 86 canes, chicknnpox 13, mumps 10, scar let fever 1, tuberculosia four, syphilis four, ganorrhes three, lularemia two, and spotted fever erysipeing. A company leanee from the de- partment of Interior to engage in whaling coats 21,000, but Askimon can hont whalen without a Seense.
Twenty two young men have been accepted by directors of the summer aviation school at Carroll College to take medical examinations prior to beginning a 25 to 60 hour Civil Aeronautics flight course starting Saturday June 16. Names listed include Bartheloms Berveret Branston Cob lax Dror Foot Gabisch and others. Authorities seek more applications as the course may expand under CAA grants. Medical exams will be given by Dr Hawking and staff, with alternates announced Friday and instruction to begin Saturday.
The U S civil service commission announces open examinations for posts including naval architect maritime roles and junior air traffic controller with salaries from two to four thousand dollars yearly. Eligibles must be under certain ages with closing dates in July and information available from the board’s office.
A three day gathering of the Montana Embalmers Institute opened yesterday morning with 3 embalmers from Montana Idaho and California present. Prof J W Den Maton of the Undertakers Benny company of Chicago led the opening session on embalming in the modern manner. Prof A C Spriggs of the Champion company of Chicago spoke on regenerative applications. Lawrence E Oonof of Helena is president, with De W P Cagwell of Helena secretary of the state board of health and A W Rost of Deer Lodge another member awaiting further proceedings.
A Queasy tour through Helena's Evrlange club flower show at the Placer hotel, its weather woes, and the Exchange Club's peony display. Elmer Ward promotes ant pollination lore while organizers plan a larger August royal flower show amid rain loss and growing public interest.
A bulletin circulated across Northwest police headquarters aided recovery of a Ford Johnson car stolen May 23. The vehicle was described in the June bulletin, later found in Tunho town and held for the owner. City notes report two additional cars stolen over the weekend, including a 1999 Ford owned by A. Tully recovered Sunday afternoon and a 1938 Fort owned by West Cave recovered the same afternoon.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis directors will meet Montana branch officers in Helena on June 19 after the Minneapolis officials attend the Montana Bankers Association convention in Glendive. Attendance includes Walter Carrey and other bank leaders. J N Peyton of Minneapolis will join the tour and meeting.
Mrs. Caroline R. Manning national regent of the Daughters of Isabella received honors at a Helena banquet at the Placer hotel. Over 40 members attended as state regent Miss Mary Yurko and Rev. J. Sier MM of Stevensville and Rev. Mende of Missoula were recognized with gifts. Music by Movomary DoGCelles and entertainment accompanied the event before the gathering adjourned.
Old graduates and alumni of Vincent's academy plan a meeting on Wednesday at the Placer hotel followed by a social hour and officers election for the next two years. The event is to be organized by Rone PMN Hollenback with retiring officers listed and a program arranged.
Montana's agris sialura deviation to have new Inapent trees his netted results, Kelty said yesterday, realdenty hava responded. Several hec tons of tharity have been unapeeied by a horticulture division field man. Kelly invited tree owners susteeling bishis on their worthy to mlyise fled msn for pre- inspection.
Members of the Active Club decided to hold a picnic Tuesday evening at MacDonald Park picnic grounds. Plans were drafted for the International convention in June at Glector Park with Governor Ed Macek attending January meet. Ing and President Fay Lynten are believed. details remain tentative.
A group of twenty four travel editors and tourism officials from Chicago Detroit Wisconsin and Minnesota will visit Helena Monday afternoon June 17 as part of a Pacific Northwest tour. The delegation includes David B. Caeear Lucia Laws Sau L. Mate shall M. B. Muntheson Vera W. Turnqulst George Behalze Ed Buckling and other industry leaders. The visit, sponsored with Montana Inc aims to outline Capitol highlights before continuing to Butte and spending the night.
The Montana conference reviewed a drop in highway deaths with input from Hainh Dobbenn of San Angeles and officials including Lou C. Roedecker. Robinson led the survey of accident reporting and highway patrol actions credited with the decline. Montana records show 150 fatalities last year as the state pushes improved reporting and safety measures.
Camp Fire Girls 10 announces a six week program starting Wednesday with activities including a hay ride and pie social. Planned trips feature visiting a rock formation with Indian relics, a July 2 evening supper, and weekly events through July 24, with details coordinated by local leaders.
The Young Democrats named Arthur Taker Tom Mereditti and Mabel Monica to organize a dance set for the late month or early July. Dickey and Preidon said the committee will handle arrangements and announce the date details soon. The event aims to support party activities and engage members.
The state board of examiners invites bids by June 20 for insurance on 1,720 items of motorized equipment owned by the state. Last year’s premium for public liability and theft was about 23,600 dollars. Coverage includes fire and theft with values set at actual value for equipment, and 60 day automatic coverage. Bids require a 500 dollar certified check and detailed descriptions of included units.
Montana game officials plan a June 27 meeting at Cut Bank. The session, led by A. Weaver and state game warden, follows requests from local apartment groups. An agenda item covers proposals from the Cut Bank area about fish and game concerns. routine business will also be addressed.
August Zimmerman of Maysville died yesterday at 12 30 p m Born April 13 1884 in Calumet Mich he married Dinrgaville resident 55 years ago His wife died in 1918 He was Catholic Surviving two sons Kenneth of Macraville and Benjamin of the Philippines a brother William of Sealite several grandchildren and nephews The rosary will be prayed tonight at 7 40 o clock at the Cutliven of St Helena Funeral Mass at the Cathedral Wednesday morning at 8 Burial in Resurrection Cemetery Body at Opp and Conrad s
Mary A. Mpookald 15, longtime resident of Helena for seven years, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock after illness. She previously lived in Butte and Anaconda. Survived by several nephews. Body to be taken to Anaconda for funeral services Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements by P. I. Finnegan undertakers.
Bam Dimmer of the YMCA stated yesterday that the Tuesday and Thursday girls swimming class times have changed from morning and afternoon. The Minnow group will meet at 2 30 in the afternoon and the Mying fish at 1 15 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
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