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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
1
Reports from El Salvador and Honduras describe a hurricane blasting the region with landslides wiping out whole villages near San Salvador and Ocotepeque. Death tolls run into thousands as communications collapse and rivers burst their banks, delaying repairs for months.
The death notices announce the funeral for Pater Bjerk with mass at St. Lawrence Church and burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Patricks Gallagher's remains are viewable at Duggan's Mortuary pending arrangements. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy after a bereavement. Mrs. Josephine Colbert, 70, died yesterday. funeral at Grace M. E. church with interment at Mountain View cemetery.
In Butte yesterday William Wilcox died at his daughter's home and was taken to El rey Wisconsin for services and interment. Gale B. Smith and Hilma Mare Lund remains await services at Sherman Reed Funeral Home with Mountain View Cemetery interments planned. William Orr’s remains are at Sherman Read Funeral Home ahead of Thursday services.
The senate hearing features heated exchanges as Byrd attacks agricultural amendments and Smith defends Roosevelt ally Tugwell. Tugwell seeks to democratize industry and farming, insisting the constitution can flex to meet wartime emergency. Roosevelt friendship cited amid partisan friction.
Senate debate centers on valuing silver at 1.29 an ounce and issuing silver certificates against purchases. Amendments by McCarran to ensure certificates back purchases are debated. Long’s bid for free coinage defeated 58 to 18. tax on silver speculation faces 53 to 29 vote. Democrats Erickson and Wheeler supported the soldier bonus amendment.
Recounted in a community narrative, nightly serenades target women and children in Butte. Neighbors report fear, broken windows, torn fences, and police arriving too late to prevent disorderly gatherings. No arrests recorded as crowds threaten residents near Main, Harrison, and other streets.
Helena Democrats led by Fails and Adair battle for governor duties as vacancy looms after Erickson resignation. Hazel of Dillon and Johnson of Butte join Hazel, with Matson as attorney general spokesman for state officials. Court mostly in session with S D McKinnon standing in for Angstman as Ford of Helena appears as friend of the court.
Fear of violence looms as authorities warn against unlawful gatherings. No peace-order yet issued, city officials pledge enforcement and condemn disord ers. Report notes serenades organized by striking workers and possible union involvement, raising questions about sanction from the strike committee.
Congress hopes to move the steel controversy as Senate leaders push for passage after the silver bill. Senator Wagner says Roosevelt backs the measure, seeking a vote after the Wheeler probe advances. The Wheeler resolution to probe agricultural income and economic conditions was reported favorably with a $58,000 increase and extension through 1936. In the House, a Roosevelt-rejected plan to credit the Philippine currency reserve deposit with $23.86 million to match devalued money values failed under suspension rules.
A large attendance of Knights of Columbus is expected at a regu lar meeting tonight Walter Sewell chairs the nominating committee Officers for the year are to be chosen and other business is to be discussed The meeting is set for Bodlock
A Montana drought conference outlined emergency and long-term water and land rehabilitation plans. Officials including Elmer Hols, Robert Clarkson, L A Campbell, and others from state and federal agencies spoke on water conservation, range restoration, and relocation of farm families for drought relief.
Mrs. Lyon, mother of the Dionne quintuplets, expresses desire to travel to Corbeil to visit the babies and their Canadian family. She describes her strong bond, names the five infants with weights, and recalls the emotional burden of caring for multiple newborns. Her vivid pride contrasts with concerns over safety and separation. The Lyons trace French, Irish, and Mulch ancestry.
A fragmented OCR list names Rowe state highway commissioner W S Thompson and others including Butte Chamber of Commerce, state relief commission Lewistown chair Hall Clements Jr, land development figures, Milwaukee railway Livingston, and several planners, engineers, and forestry service personnel. The entry mentions FERA survey leadership, rural rehabilitation, and state forester Rutledge Parker among many agencies and individuals.
Newly elected officers of the American Legion auxiliary to Silver Bow post will be installed tonight at the Legion hall. Several candidates will be initiated and other business conducted. Mrs. Marion Miller, department president, will preside. Bronze medals will honor winners in the vacant flag declamatory contest, with Ted Thomey Cecil Pratt and Jimmy Peters delivering declamations. Mrs. Jeanette Hacan will recite The Flag Grew By. Officers include Mrs Mildred Whalen president, Mrs Vivian Rand first vice president, Mrs Margaret Hangon second vice president, Mrs Martha Smith ers secretary and treasurer, Mrs Beatrice Johnston chaplain, Mrs Mabel Bray sergeant at.
The Eagle Drum Corps directed by Martin Cesare plans to send the unit to Missoula for the slain Conventional event on July 12. Butte Aerie No. 1, Fraternal Order of Eagles, completed plans last night. Newly installed officers presided at the session, with Guy C. Derry of Billings, a candidate for chief justice, among guests. Greece seeks more tourist wishers.
An old Camel cigarette advertisement claims the product provides a steady energy lift and relief from fatigue and irritability. It touts Camels as smoother on the nerves, with finer tobaccos that “never get on your nerves” and can be enjoyed repeatedly to maintain energy throughout the day.
Evelyn McKe and Mrs Er vide host a Flag Day observance at the Acoma ho Thweatt home. The event featured a bridal party, a summer background, and remarks by local figures including Mrs. OF Youlden and Mrs. Robert Gr aist. Violin music and a talk on "The Flag" highlighted the program with guests from the community attending.
An annual event titled J to Be is planned with extensive activities led by the d Butte. The program highlights business, junior programs, and a Saturday gathering in Columbia Garden.
A morning gathering at the country club featured Mrs Eugene Kenneth Christ among ladies and several attendees listed by surname. The forenoon event, including a luncheon, drew noted participants and hinted at a social program with Montana State Misses and others named in the incomplete roster.
A damaged OCR note describes how kinins cause burning sensations and suggests a questionable remedy with capautes and diuretic mix. It references harmful excess and medical advice, but the text is garbled and unclear about proper usage or sources.
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