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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

2

Three-Car Crash Injures Six Near Helena

Six people from Marysville and Clancy were injured in a three car collision on the Hintte Helena highway near midnight. Mc and Mrs Clarence Beaver and Martin Pole were hospitalized with cuts and bruises. Rot Gibson Wesley Lindsey and Harley Peet treated for minor injuries and released. The Marysville group were returning home after a Helena visit when another car sideswiped them. the other vehicle’s occupants were not identified. Highway patrols were investigating the early morning crash details.

Bix Hintte-Helena Midnigl Clarenga Beaver Martin Pole Marysville St. Peter’s Rot Gibson Wesley Lindsey Clancy Harley Peet Allambra St. John’i Helena

Auto Race Crash Injures Two At San Jose Speedway

A spectacular smashup at the reopening of the San Jose speedway today seriously injured Bob Frame son of Fred Frame former Indianapolis winner and a spectator boy Willis del Porte 14 of San Jose. Frame suffered brain concussion and possible skull fracture after his car locked wheels with Herb Eawarde of San Jose and crashed through the outside fence.

San Jose Calif Eara Bob Frame Fred Frame Indianapolis San Jose Speedway Young Frame Herb Eawarde Willis del Porte Frame

Monster airplanes to be built for U6

Washington reports Navy plans to draft two long range patrol flying boats of about six tons and Army Air Corps designers hear talks of a bomber near 75 tons. If realized these ships would surpass any current military aircraft. Britain has a 40 ton flying boat and Soviet Russia is testing very large bombers with six engines.

Washington Navy Army Air Corps Army Great Britain Soviet Russia

Tragic romance of Joe Murray Corcoran continues

Terry Mallow pressures Joe about her future as she weaves a web of desire and escape. Joe battles weakness and memory of Helen while Terry grows bolder, threatening family harmony and the chance at happiness. The scene ends with Joe laughing at Terry’s bold rescue and looming choices.

Wreck of plane found in Yosemite National Park

Burbank Calif June 32 Transcontinental and Western Air officials said they found the missing transport plane from March in Yosemite National Park. H O Collier a 24 year old hiker reported discovering the wreckage on Buena Vista peak. Nine aboard were listed including Capt John D Graves pilot and First Officer C W Wallace. The search party led by Chief Ranger Townsley prepared to recover the ship at about 8500 feet elevation.

Burbank Calif Transcontinental Western Air Tne Yosemite National Park Tw.a Fropno H. O. Collier Ranger Yosemite Buena Vista Park Wawona San Francisco Los Angeles Stormboard TWLA Chief Forest Ranger Forest Collier Buena Vista Peak Yosemite Valley Townsley

Missouri plane crash claims two lives near Bes Terre

Bene Terre Mo June 12 A youthful airplane passenger died and the pilot was fatally injured when their craft crashed near here. The passenger, Vernon Francis 16 of Flat River Mo, died in a local hospital. Pilot Filet D Stockberger of St Louis died from injuries.

Bene Terre Here Filet D. D. Stockberger St. Louis Bonns Terre Vernon Francis Flat River

American Association Scores and Encounters in a Turbulent Era

Minneapolis 1, St. Paul 7. Toledo 8-6, Columbus 11-7, Indianapolis 1043, Louisville 6-7, Kansas City 3-11, Milwaukee. The tale shifts to a tense social scene where a man and a woman reveal pressure from others about their relationship and a threatened marriage, with threats implied and a warning to keep quiet as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Making the Headlines at Rio Theatre Mystery Debuts

Lieutenant Lewis Nagel and reporter Steve Withers move from the city to Fairview, a quiet town that explodes with front page drama. Holt delivers a sharp, high energy performance as Nagel, while Withers pushes for sensational scoops that upend the sleepy locale.

Deedle Rio Theatre Hag Jack Holt Holt Postes Lewis Nagel

Prisoners kill jailer and flee Texas island jail

Three burglary prisoners overpowered the Texas county jail staff, killing jailer Ernest Gonde and another guard William Lindgren with an iron pipe before fleeing in a stolen car. Police pursued toward the coastal causeway as guards sealed ferries and island access, with Calandra, Tyler, and Sutton named among the escapees and prior sentences noted.

Galveston Texas Ernest E. Gonde Anating William Lindgren Peter John Calandra Roland C. Tyler Edward Francis Suttom Heir Calundra Ones Los Angeles Sutton St. Paul, Minn Kansas State Reformatory Colorado State Penitentiary

Joan Davis rises to Hollywood stardom in Josette

In a breezy profile the Sun notes Joan Davis, famed for comedy missteps since childhood, is headed for No. 1 status while stars Bert Lahr and Don Ameche headline Josette at the Marlow. The piece cites a nationwide poll and cites Darryl F. Zanuck projecting her ascent. Also: Torrington preacher Ray O Hills named Wyoming delegate to the 1929 Methodist conference on church union.

Joan Davis Hollywood America Jorn New York Daily Darryl F. Zonick Miss Davis Av & Comedienne Joan Bert Lahr Lovend Hluses Bert Joan Cavorts Torrington Wyo Ray O. Hills Casper Wyoming Methodist Episcopal Church

You Cant Take It With You at Marlow Theatre

A stage set revealed for You Cant Take It With You at the Marlow on Saturday June 18 showcases 742 props in the Sycamore living room. The scene, designed by Donald Oenslager, fills every nook with quirky items reflecting the family’s chaotic artistry and constant clutter.

Marlow Inman Hart Kaufman Donald Oenslager

University of Colorado Chief Urges Stand Against Fascism

President George Norlin told 593 graduates that democratic freedom hinges on a united stand against fascist barbarianism. He warned against world reshaping and urged individuals to govern their lives by principle, while decrying Italy's Ethiopia seizure and Western inaction.

Boulder Golo George Norlin University of Colorado de. Norlin Nat Ian Ethiopia Nortin Great Britain France United States Italy United League of Nations Iam Deate

Bridge Tournament to Start Wednesday at Helena Country Club

Helena Country club social chair Mrs William Roth announces a four week bridge tournament begins Wednesday June 15 after last weeks luncheon and bridge session. Luncheon reservations close Tuesday. bridge registrations are due by Monday evening. All wives daughters and associates are invited to attend.

William Roth Helena Country Club

Youthful Slayer Bowers Executed in Pennsylvania

Bellefonte Pa June 13 Wendell Forrest Bowers a 19 year old ex inmate who claimed he never had a chance died in Pennsylvania's electric chair for the slaying of Mrs Wilma Carpenter last December 2 at her camp Hill apartment near Norristown He walked from a cell to the death chamber and after two thousand volts through his body three minutes after the switch was thrown he died Dr W Z Schwartz pronounced him dead He refused a last statement but wrote a letter to his father He ate the regular prison meal before execution and claimed he could take it Mrs Carpenter was beaten and tied during the robbery attempt and Miss Mary Griffin survived the attack in the same apartment

Bellefonte Wendell Forrest Bowers Pennsylvania Wilma V. Carpenter Norristown Ambler Robert Ellott Bowers C. F. Laurer W. Z. Schwartz Ronald Bowers Carpenter Camp Hill Norris Mary Griffin

Miners Celebrate Court Victory in Kentucky

In Harlan County Kentucky United Mine Workers members joined a victory parade near Clover Fork Coal at Kitts celebrating the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upholding a National Labor Relations Board order to reinstate 60 miners with back pay. District president William Turnblazer from Jellico Tennessee announced speeches would be postponed per government request as the London trial proceeds with allegations against 22 coal operators and guards for conspiring to deny union rights.

Harlan Jang United Mine Workers of America Clover Fork Coal Company Kitts William Turnblazer Jellico Tenn United States L. 8 Circuit Court of Appeals Covington National Labor Relations Board Clover Fork Company Federal District Court London, Ky Mine Guard

Future congressmen may survive longer

Washington reports Dr. George Calver says future congressmen may have better health due to the new 2,000,000 air conditioning system in the Capitol and Senate office buildings, which has reduced ailments among lawmakers.

Washington George Calver Capitol Sts Airee Naif

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