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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

9

Machinists Ordered To End West Coast Shipyard Strike

Washington reports the International Association of Machinists executive council urged striking West Coast machinists to return to work after a direct request from President Roosevelt. The union blamed Bethlehem Shipbuilding for stalling a master contract and said the San Francisco Bay area strike would continue. The council instructed local leaders to call meetings and follow up with a formal letter.

Washington Executive Council The International Association of Machinists AFSL West Coast Roosevelt San Francisco Bay Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation Harvey Brown International Union Warry Hook San Francisco International BR. W. Brow National Defense Mediation Board Grand Lodge Constitut

Bible School Open Day Camp At St John’s Lutheran

Children aged 4 to 12 are invited to attend the annual vacation Bible school at St John’s Lutheran church. It opens at 9 a m today under Rev Ralph Splingen. Sessions run each morning 9 to 12 from June 13 through June 27 except Saturdays. The program features Bible study art work recreation and singing.

St. John's Lutheran Church Ralph Splingen

Flag Day Exercises By Helena Elks Lodge

Helena Elks Lodge will sponsor Flag Day ceremonies at Hill Park Saturday at 7:36 p m The Capital City band led by Robert Clark will perform under Jack Mason management with Hugh R Adair in charge Civic Center auditorium will be used if weather turns bad American Legion commander Paul Dickover says the Legion will participate The American Legion Auxiliary drill team of 24 women led by Helena Dowd will assist Matt Staff of the Chamber of Commerce has offered full cooperation

Helena American Legion Auxiliary Helena Dowd Matt Staff Chamber of Commerce

Police May Compete In Rifle Match

The Helena police are invited to send a five man pistol squad to Great Falls for a match at 1 o clock Sunday. They will use .22 caliber pistols in the wars end and 38 caliber hand cannons in the main event. A trophy will go to the top team and to the individual high scorer while the second place team earns gold filled medals. Clark Grady of the Great Falls police target range invited them.

Helena Great Falla Clyde Burgess Clark Grady Great Falls

Youngsters at Y Camp Enjoying Top-Flight Season

The Y.N.Y.A. camp on Lake Ellen in Little Blackfoot country stages full activities with hiking fishing and organized games. Director Don Jellison uses a merit system with 600 base points per camper plus small adds and deductions. a 150-point loss sends a camper home. Archery training begins, a new indoor washroom with six showers, a bugle system for waking, and a restricted daily purchase limit. books from Helena library, a 1044 mile hike led by Tom Mahan, and prep for upcoming carpentry and refrigerator installations. Evening talks include Rev L Hicks and Rev Ralph Johnson with others to follow as the season progresses.

Tne Y.N.Y.A Lake Ellen Blackfoot Don Jellison Dean Joscelyn Tom Bowing Charles Little Carel Selberg Helena Ovary Tom Mahan Jellison Linder-Kind Lumber Company L. , Hicks Floyd Young Ralph §. Johnson H. M. Waldron Canada

Britain Must Get Supplies, Wartime Speaker Warns

Lewistown reports Max Shiger of Brigh ton Mass senior vice commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged Nontana VFW members that supplies must reach Great Britain by any method, stressing unity in foreign policy, defense, and prompt delivery of war materiel while warning against subversive elements. He cited past detective work in Brighton and called for suppressing partisan politics to strengthen democracy.

Lewistown Great Britain Max Shiger Brighton Mass Veterans of Foreign Wars Nontana V.P.W State Department Singer U. S Roosevelt Britain

Shortage of Wheat Storage Room Is Serious Says Kruse

Montana farmers face a grave wheat storage shortage as Kruse urges building farm storage facilities. May 1 elevator capacity stood at 20.698 million bushels with 11.156 million filled, while rail terminals lack storage as railroad cars are diverted to national defense materials. officials met in Bozeman to seek solutions.

Montana Albert H. Kruse Kruse State Bozeman

Senate Approves Big Housing Program

The senate approved Roosevelt's request for 150 million dollars to fund schools streets waterworks and community facilities in defense crowded areas. The bill, already passed by the house, returns for Senate amendments. Loans or grants would aid communities, with rail, coal, and other commodities showing varied upticks and declines in related carloads.

Washington Senate Roosevelt House Montana State Railroad and Public Service Commission

Dog Sentenced to Die by Will Gets Reprieve

Rowdy a brown and white terrier condemned under a will to be killed was saved days before execution when Attorney Schofield obtained a temporary restraining order from Superior Judge Marris. Rowdy remained in possession of Mrs. William Nelson, amid protests by animal welfare groups. The will bequest totals about 75,000 dollars and the probate filing noted the dog’s fate.

Oqakland Calif Rowdy Wis Alligon Schofield Y W. Marris Mars Clana L. Edgarton Schofield William Nelson Nelson Society For the Prevention Edgaiton Berwyn Cyril F. Marella

Leader Takes Exception to Use of U S Troops

Denver June 12 President Reid Robinson of the International Union of Nine Sui and Smelter Workers denounces the use of troops at the North American Aviation plant. In a personal editorial he questions if the administration will let labor fight for wages and security while costs rise and profi teering remains. He asks if the army is now a weapon against strikes.

Denver Reid Robinson International Union of Nine Sui and Smelter Workers C.S0 Istrixe Robinson Congress of Industral Organizations

Job Placements in April Show Big Increase in Nation

Job placements in April rose nationwide with states reporting more placements, while unemployment benefits dropped in several. The Red Cross nursing service expanded as counties offered to sponsor training, aiming to supply skilled nurses for emergencies. Nebraska, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming showed gains. shortages and regional demand highlighted the need for trained home nursing staff.

Lewis and Clark Few Cross O. A. Kenck Washington Aura Gusta Social Security Board Arizona Arkansas Florida Elen Missouri R. Feirweather Ieee Red Cross Red Cloyment Services Cross Mare T. &. Hawkins Nebraska Colorado Montana Marth Nebras Bank

Finstad conducts rites for Helena resident Anton Finsted

Last rites were held for Anton J. Finsted 68 at Opp and Conrad chapel. The Helena resident, who lived at 2109 Columbia Avenue, died Tuesday at home. The Rev Ralph Johnson officiated with burial at Forest Vale Cemetery.

Finstad Anton J. Finsted Helena Columbia Avenue Opp and Conrad Ralph &. Johnson Forestvale

Patrol Reserve School to End as State Prepares Cadets

Montana's 30 day patrol reserve program ends Saturday. Successful cadets will join the state highway patrol eligibility list. Patrol chief Charles L. Sheridan and Captain Rudy Schmoke of the California Highway Patrol head to Salt Lake City for the Pacific Coast International Association of Law Enforcement Officers convention.

Montana State Charles L. Sheridan RudySchmoke California Highway Patrol Salt Lake Parifle Gosst International Association of Law Enforcement Officers

Blackfeet Council Plans July 2 Meeting on Reservation Reopening

The Blackfeet tribal council will meet on July 2 to discuss reopening the reservation for fishing and hunting to nonmembers. State fish and game warden Dr. J S McFarland was advised yesterday. If approved, the tribe will negotiate with the state.

Blackfeet Tribel Council J. $. McFarland State Fish and Geme

iMoney Up in Smoke State bids on tobacco products announced

State Purchasing Agent J. E. Henry announced bids opened for tobacco products including 48,000 packages of pipe tobacco 2 800 pounds of chewing tobacco and 80 000 cigarette papers as part of a 2700 purchase aimed at state institutions and inmates.

J. E. Henry

Demons Uncork One Inning Edge Steak Artists 18 to 8

The Demons overwhelmed the Steak Artists 18 to 8 at Intermountain field. James and O'Leary pitched for the Demons with Burgess catching, while Stelling and Heidi formed the Steak Artists battery.

Demons Intermountain Field James O'Leary Burgess Stelling Heidi

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