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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

10

Helena city briefs mix of notices and events

Local blurbs report weather notes, service ads, obituaries, and upcoming talks in Helena. Items mention Au net Zimmerman, George A. Haslam, and Martha Spry. campus and park City visits. road rebuilding by CCC crews on Dalton mountain north of Avon. various service ads and a fish and game tag fine.

C.C.C Cinton Dalton Mountain Avon Verne Collins Helena Natonal Forest Craw Dife Willow Crack Linenin

Helena Flag Day Proclamation Urges Public Observance

Helena may or J J Martin proclaims June 14 Flag Day with public ceremonies. Gov Roy Ayers urges Montanans to fly the flag and honor its ideals amid wartime turmoil. Public services, a flag pageant, and drill team displays planned. inclement weather moves events to the Glynton center.

J. J. Martin Helena United States of America Anencareeran Ndoo John J. Haytia Ely Fisg Sarvices Fn Hi John Brawo Anciicos Glyle Center Roy B. Ayers Citizena of Montana Phe United States Roy B. Ayore State of

Two Dot Canal Goes Into Operation In Montana

Maj. B W Richie said the Two Dot canal part of the upper Musselshell river project is in operation. The water-available section this week covers 10,000 m half, with about ten percent expected to be under irrigation this season. Teo J Elven filed suit in district court against Delbert Graessetchi West Coast Novelty Co and Jack Murray and Mark Ely seeking 3000 dollars punitive damages and an accounting to determine his share.

Maj B. W. Richie Apecal Montana Commissioner of Public Works Musselshell River Teo J. Elven Delbert Graessetch West Coast Novalty Company Jack Murray Mark Ely Wass Graesssich Novelty Company Enid Plainiff

Chickens Returned to Alex Young After Theft

The individuals who took chickens from Alex Young’s property are identified. The birds must be returned to their original location and no further action will be pursued.

Alex Young

Fry in Last Chance Gulch reveals cluttered car secrets

The writer muses on aging offic e habits and a cluttered automobile in Last Chance Gulch. Through humorous anecdotes from a cluttered rear seat, he catalogs junk from a red parasol to pork and beans, bank statements, and forgotten items, noting the impossibility of discarding long held possessions.

Deak Tranh

Rainy weather helps eastern Montana agriculture despite drought fears

The weather service reports beneficial rainfall in eastern Montana boosting crops and pastures while northern Blaine and parts of Pondera Valley see limited damage from pests. Rain aided sugar beets and alfalfa in the west. irrigation needs eased with reservoirs filling for the first time this season.

Jennt Blaine Pondera Valley County Montana

Chief Justice Will Speak at Butte Flag Day Ceremony

Howard A. Joto zon of the Montana Supreme Court will leave for Butte Monday to be principal speaker at Flag Day ceremonies. He will address Butte residents at the Butte Public High School auditorium.

Howard A. Jotozon Montana Supreme Court Butte

Personal notices from the Hervay and Placer guests

The notice lists numerous visitors and staying guests in Helena including Fy Marter of Butte at the Hervay and J Ogtnn Hunton at the Butte, GB Carroll and E La Wahl in Helena, George Hurd of Great Falls, M G Mckee of Great Falls, Mr and Mrs Leonard Wood of Great Falls, R E Jonson, Lae McCowan of Ailtligs, Mr and Mrs C B Anderson and Ruth Anderson of Kalispell, Mr Willem Mazen of New York, and William Cader Loughridge with his parents at 517 Chaucer Street.

J. Ogtnn Hunton Butte GB Carroll Harvey E. la Wahl Ellyngs Oes George BH. Hurd Great Falls M. G. Mckee Great Falla Helepa Ae ‘Lae McCowan Ailtligs Helena C. B. Anderson Ruth and Artes Anderson Kallepell Placer Fetende Willem Mazen Fifth Avenue Danver Nebraska Black Hills Teton Fellowment Parks William (Cader) Loughridge Mr. I Mr. A. HW. Loughridge Chaucer Street Washington, D.C Loughridge Tne Bureau of Standards Washington Gan Francia

Two More I Ace For Legislature From This County

H G O Rourke of 814 Ninth Ave and William H Clarke of Hotena filed petitions for nomination to the legislature from Lewis and Clark county. O Rourke runs on the republican ticket and has long civic ties in Helena. Clarke seeks the democratic ticket and pledges support for pro development legislation to boost county opportunities and tourist revenue. Fifteen democrats filed for precinct committeemen or committeewoman positions, including Myles J Thomas and Nellie M Bites. Deadline to file is Saturday the 16th at 5 o'clock.

H. G. O'Rourke Ninth Ave Tus Benson-Carpenter Company William H. Clarke Hotena Lewis and Clark County O'Rourke Helens Logan Fe Montana Hee Ranning Thin County Myles J. Thomas Margaret Condou Nellie M. Bites GW. Kelsey Stella V. Heparich Windy Miles Buford Niles Frank Casey Frances Gruner Otto Kraig Nell M. O'Gonnell Mrnya Ht. BicKinney Vasile Tyan East Helena den WH MaKinney Stead Ab S W’tlock

Five Building Permits Issued by City Office

The city authorizes five construction permits yesterday. George M. Fuller to rebuild a porch at 75 Highland. William Anderson, 1311 Herrin, remodel. A E Maroney to erect a five room house at 19 Hilldale for 2600. T M Manard, 1002 Logan, stucco residence for 226. John Nulaan, 1600 Butte, remodel for 200. Total permits now reach 10881 dollars.

George M. Fuller Juan

Commission Set Meeting for June 22 With Sportsmen Group

The state fish and game commission plans a June 22 meeting with Cut Tank sportsmen to discuss Ramus problems. Jampa A Weaver, state fish and game warden, will join the commission. The draft notice references Juon 27 at Cut Rank.

Fish and Jane Commission Alain Fisk Game Department Yeat Orday Jampa A. Weaver Fish and Gome

Tax Collections Received by Official for 1939 Half Year

State Treasurer Ray N. Bhannon reported property tax receipts for the first half of 1939 from multiple counties. Dawson 10423.00 Lincoln 50384.00 Morgue 22004.00 Maine 8609.86 Carlton 10623.99 Fint hond 20828.12 lattorson 8926.61 Judith Finsia 8094.35 Minorm 5800.42 Park 12969.09 Prairie 5457.79 Rich- Inna 7682.22 Reschud 21577.00 Teton 9386.22 Yellowatone 39262.02.

Ray N. Bhannon Dawson Lincoln Morgue Maine Carlton Finthond Lattorson Judith Finsia Park Prairie Rich- Inna Reschud Teton Yellowatone

Former Helena Man to Aid in Army Pilot Training

Word arrived that John G. Drie a former railroad and public service commissioner and gate clerk was to organize training as pilots for the army to eight western states Brice had previously held a similar post with the Idaho Ebro in Lenton Montana Included in Brices assignment Coronada's army brought horocs to the southwest four hundred years ago

John G. Drie Railroad and Public Service Commisplan Army Bruce Iust Necume & Aimilar Idaho Ebro Lenton Montana Brice

Hotbery club names new president and honors speakers

Kalperman assumed the presidency of the Hotery club yesterday, receiving the gavel from Alex Connington as term end. Ed MacHattie introduced Ray Church as secretary and NM S. Gune presented a president’s pin to Mr. Coon ogham. Prof. W. Brewer urged support for a university building initiative and the 31-2 tax plan, with attendees including May Wine Jr and others from across the region.

Jor. Kalperman Yeasterday Alex Connington Kaigermen Ed MacHattie Ray Church Coon Ogham NM. S. Gune Charster W. ¥. Brewer Montana State College M.C University of Montana May Wine, Jr Molen Dick Pekortne San Frantisco Clon Anderson Chickesha Okla Kirk Hilman Seattle Harry Edsall Butte J. H. Conway Cheyenne Wyo

Montana health unit cites births rise under new registration rule

European war influence visible in Montana health statistics as L G Benopys notes about 100 delayed birth registrations weekly for those born before 1907 when the new system began. Last week peaked at 126. yearly average around 100 monthly as more people enter government service and defense programs.

Europe Byainesa Montana Norra of Health L. G. Banepe Deneuty Ruglaivor Vital Mtatidties Bing Parsons Benopys Sama Ndustricn Hanald

Harry Kaufman Named To Head Kiwanis Work

Harry Equlfion of Halona Waa named by Kiwanis International to lead a vocational training program for youth in the district. The national body urges Montana clubs to expand activities for young people, including vocational training and handicraft, music, drama, and literature teaching.

Harry Kaufman Kiwanis Harry Equlfion Halona Waa Kiwanta Montana Raune Paola

Liquor Board Picnic Set for Sunday at Lion’s Camp

Montana liquor control board members plan a Sunday picnic at the Lions camp as the annual event for liquor vendors. Chairman J. Te Mier announced preparations expect about 600 people to attend, with vendors from across the state anticipated.

Montana Liquor Control Board Noel Lion's Camp Mquor Vendora Monetana J. Te Mier Ehiatrinan

Carroll College expands flying student quota to 40

Carroll College announces the quota for piloting students in the GAA summer program is raised to 40, with 10 additional slots approved by wire from regional officials. President Br. Emmet Riley notes about 30 applications on file and urges more candidates as some may fail medical exams. details on the 80 hour ground course and enrollment are at the Dunleary office.

Carrol College Aludant GAA Br. Emmet Riley Carroll Wiley Wright CAVA Riley Dunlrea Carroller Red Morrison

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