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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
7
A sprawling Montana page lists numerous names, places, and dates tied to state level events. The fragmentary item references local figures and activities with scattered notes on border matters, state agencies, and community concerns in a period style summary.
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions a Scottish band and names such as Lagier and Purdy among many unrelated words and phrases. The text is largely unreadable with numerous broken lines and inserted letters, rendering a coherent summary infeasible.
Missoula June 21 A total of 415 000 has been subscribed to finance the new Florence hotel as part of a drive by women’s and men’s committees of the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. A public meeting and fundraising campaign are planned, with officials noting Missoula’s yawning need for modern accommodations to attract tourists and conventions.
Will Oteege plans a three month break from theater work. He will travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco for the Panama Canal trip and the New York World’s Fair, returning to Los Angeles for further vacation and work.
Montana 4 H leaders and members convene in Bozeman for the state convention. President Milton Peliay of Roseman accompanies speakers including Bland, president of Montana State College, and C Taxtar, a director of the Montana extension, to discuss club work and plans.
Don Foss 15 is named head of the Montana University Alumni Association with a slate of officers including Lexie Dent as president and Mieszcuit Suas elected as vice president. Delegates and committee members are named for the next year, with Gar Laghey and Patt Moesoath among those listed.
A mangled report notes a local Girls Raingow order scheduling sessions led by a panel or committee. It mentions Montane Ada of Map and a convention date with discussions of inclusive topics and advisory input. The fragment hints at community outreach and support initiatives.
A report from the town council meeting notes Hal Springs and Rod Hale discussing a plan to supplement the municipal water supply with a well project. The discussion covered approval steps and anticipated work, with legal counsel and property owners referenced.
Fragmented OCR reads like a chaotic local item and event notes. Names and places are garbled but reference a Montana boy Wil and an on air morning June 18 broadcast. Lacks clear action or outcome.
A garbled notice indicates a June 17 deadline related to insuring grops. It references a federal or official offer and local authorities and hints at a requested action by individuals or entities. The text is highly corrupted with unclear names, dates, and places.
A volatile week in New York finance saw private banks bridge funding gaps amid idle assets while Wall Street firms pursued new financing for corporate loans. The period ended with a total around 223 million, the largest weekly sum in recent history, signaling cautious recovery and ongoing investment strategies across banks and corporations.
A man was arrested following a spill on a highway. The reported events include fines, roadside actions, and subsequent detainment after the incident. Details are unclear due to partial OCR text, but officials indicate the arrest occurred soon after the spill was resolved.
Classified listings include furnished and unfurnished apartments for rent and sale notices. Multiple vendors advertise rent by week, month, and term with contact details, locations on Helena streets, and unit specifics. The page also contains legal notices regarding estate sales and executor information.
A garbled OCR passage references a refinery test program and wartime preparation. It mentions Tony and various disjointed phrases about capability for war, applet with boose/taming, and references to tanks, wood, and production. The text lacks coherent narrative or verifiable specifics.
A woman was badly hurt in an incident involving a large buck sheep near Lewistown. The shopkeeper restrained the animal until help arrived. The victim was transported for medical care, and authorities note the event occurred during a period of increased livestock activity in the area. Patton of Denver, president of the Colorado Marines, is slated to speak at the Big Men county farmers event this week.
A report notes multiple fatalities in a crash near Kenosia involving pilots TAN Magni Lien and Milea aa Tenn. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate several persons died in the incident.
Special and stated meetings listed for multiple lodges including FG degree at 7 pm and various stated meetings. Dates span May to June with mentions of King Solomon Lodge and Scottish Rite venues, plus initiation and degree events among Masonic chapters and chapters’ stated meetings.
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