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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

4

Rational Guard schedule lists parades at Camp Roy E.B.

The 163rd Infantry at Camp Roy E B Ayers near Fort Harrison holds three battalion parades and a provisional battalion review this week with Governor Ray E Ayers to oversee the parade. Public encouraged to attend nightly 4 45 p m as each battalion performs. Friday features picked companies and next Thursday the full 1,200 men parade before the governor.

163Rd Infantry Camp Roy EB. Ayers Fort Harrison Ray E. Ayers 183Rd 16Rd Infantry

Pitt Twins Born 3 Hours Apart in Pittsburgh

The Hartman twins, a boy and a girl, were born in Pittsburgh on June 13 three hours apart, with the boy arriving at 2 a.m. Saturday and the girl Sunday afternoon. Both mother and children are reported well. The father works as a cemetery caretaker.

Pittsburgh Hartman

Helena man loses second relative in air crash

Dean C Gillespie of Helena had a second relative die in an airplane crash within two years. His brother Captain Reginald Gillespie was killed in a crash at Rantoul Illinois. Last week an Army plane near Delevan Illinois killed eight officers including Captain Richard B Reeves, a cousin. Captain Gillespie and Captain Bee were former classmates.

Dean C. Gillespie Eleventh Avenue Reginald Gillespie Helena Rantoul Delevan Ill Bringios Richard B. Reevs Gillespie Captain Bee Gillespis

Campaign cards banned on poles in Helena city

Police Chief Roger Smith announced Helena ordinances forbid campaign cards or banners on telephone lines inside city limits and ordered tear down of cards on such poles. He said the police department will take stronger action if violations continue after noting widespread breaches.

Helena Roger Smith Smith

Moley Warns Roosevelt Aide Group Risks Democratic Split

St Paul June 13 Ray mond Moley magazine editor and former adviser to Roosevelt warned that the president and his liberal circle risk splitting the Democratic Party unless they alter their program. He spoke at the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators indicating the depression would endure under current taxation policies.

St. Paul Raymond Moley Roosevelt Democratic Party Moley National Conference of State Liquor Administrators Washington

Power program approved amid flood control clash

A Senate house conference committee backed a revised flood control power program costing an estimated 375 million dollars but without direct funding. It relies on WPA allocations and future appropriations, removing local contributions while allowing federal title rights. Copeland and Gibson denounced the title amendment as dangerous to state powers, though President Roosevelt indicated support. The plan envisions hydroelectric facilities and lists 150 local levee projects and 196 reservoirs, plus 10 million for surveys and 1.59 million for hydroelectric surveys.

Washington Senate-house W.p.a Copeland N. Y Gibson Senate Barsley Roosevelt Whittington House America Army Evelneers Federal Power Commission

Corcoran's five dream jobs for a future Roosevelt aide

Washington June 13. Thomas G. Corcoran, not seeking office, imagines five nonpolitical roles he would enjoy. They include forest watcher atop Mount Carrigan NH, head of a civil service career program, leader of the Boy Scouts of America, chief of federal conservation, and a coordinator matching new graduates to suitable early positions.

Washington Thomas G. Corcoran Tommy the Cork Roosevelt Sami Gay Wall Street Herbert Hoovers R.F.C White House Top Mount Carrigan New Hampshire Civil Service Hava Boy Scouts of America

Counties Submit Tax Funds show 11 more counties aid tax drive

State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon reported 11 additional counties sent half year property tax receipts, bringing total to 30. Amounts from Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Fergus, Gallatin, Garfield, Hill, Phillipa, Powder River, Toole, Yellowstand compared to last year varied, with Yellowstand highest at about 48 666.35 this year versus 45 930.46 last. Also mentions Spain ready to exchange prisoners including 14 Americans per US envoy’s note.

Ray N. Shannon Daniels Dawson Fallon Fergus Galliatin Garfield Hill Phillipa Powder River Toole

Madcap Scene Could Spark New Social Vogue

A scene from the madcap comedy You Cant Take It With You at the Marlow on Saturday June 18 features a game called Forget-Me-Not. The piece, praised by experts, centers on social elites and a party mishap driven by reactions to five arbitrary words.

Arcene Marlow Syca More Sycamores Sycamors Lousad

Executive of State Wool Group Returns From Dako Meeting

Kathleen Neilsen secretary of the Montana Woolgrowers Association returns from Ta Boise Idaho after attending the field day program of the United States Sheep Experiment Station. More than 300 attended including Montana sheepmen and Bozeman station staff. Discussion covered range management and deferred grazing practices. The program reviewed breeding experiments at the station and noted the Columbia breed and a new Targhee breed cross developed for range conditions. The station conducts wool research and prepares a modern laboratory while collaborating with the Forest Service. The U S Sheep Experiment Station spans 50 000 acres with about 3 000 head of sheep. The western breeding lab is linked to 12 western state stations with Dr R T Clark leading Montana’s animal husbandry representation.

Kathleen Neilsen Mentina Woolgowers Tabois Idaho United States Montana Bozeman Weilson Columbia Dubois Lincoln Nelisen Saia For ‘Est Wilson Western Sheep Breeding Laboratory United States Sheep Experiment Station R. T. Clark Montane

Little Boy Dies Rescuing Dog At Rail Yard

Nine year old William Creighton died while rescuing his brindle bull terrier Puddles in a Garden City park near an electric rail line. Puddles touched the third rail and died. Billy ran toward the dog and was struck by a train, perishing with his pet.

New York William Creighton Garden Long Island Billy

Guffey Calls for Backing Democrats in November

In Stairisburg Pennsylvania on June 18 Senator Joseph F. Guffey urged followers to support the Democratic nominees in the November election while preserving the party organization that backed the state committee in May. The meeting preceded the Democratic State Committee session. winners included Governor George H. Earle for U S Senate and Charles Alvin Jones for governor.

Stairisburg Joseph F. Guffey T Hem Democratic State Committee Guffey John L Lewis George H Earle Charles Alvin Jones

Wheat Bill Sent Up To Chief Executive

Washington June 13 Congress sent a wheat planting bill to the White House to relax restraints on the 1939 crop. The measure would fix the maximum acreage at 43,000,000 and ACA caperta said without the amendment the crop control law would limit total acreage to 44,000,000 to 50,000,000.

Washington Congress Agricultura Adjustment Administration Caperta

Minnesota boy of 4 reported missing near farm

River Minnesota June 13. National Guard airplanes from Camp Riley to aid volunteers in searching Swamplands for Nick Hawley Ware who disappeared Saturday while cattle hunting with his brothers. Several hundred volunteers spent the day and night in the search. In Toronto a boxing match ended with Pancho Villa defeating Small Montana in ten rounds.

River Minn Jume Minesota National Guard Camp Riley Weiry Nick Hawley Ware Toronto Montana San Francisco Pancho Villa Mexico

Roosevelt lauds Advertising Federation at 24th convention

President Roosevelt sent greetings praising the Advertising Federation of America as the 24th annual convention opened. He cited advertising’s key role in the economy and the need for truthful claims and high ethical standards to boost production, distribution, and purchasing power while expanding employment.

Advertising Federation of America Pesident Roosevelt Roosevelt

Dean to Treat Sinus Infection Delays Cubs Pitch Return

Chicago June 13 Dizey Dean pitcher for the Cubs was kept home with a sore arm and will undergo sinus infection treatment within days officials said He rested six weeks and then reported renewed soreness delaying his comeback He will not throw for at least a week and when he resumes tossing a ball he will avoid bearing down for several days

Chicago Dizey Dean Chicago Cub Tomigh Alma

Battle Royal Turmoil Hits Wheeling Ring

In Wheeling West Virginia an unscheduled battle royal sparked a chaotic scene as police broke up a brawl between ring handlers and fighters during a scheduled event. After warnings about low blows, fans surged toward ringside before order was restored and the bout resumed. Akron fighter Fine, 130 pounds, recovered from a slow start to score a ninth round knockdown and win the decision over Muller of Wheeling, 123 pounds.

Wheeling Miller Spiners Fine Akron Ohio Muller

Kidnap Killing Case Stages Grand Jury Indictments

Miami on June 13 with Franklin Pierce McCall and Jaunti nes showing worry as a grand jury weighs indictments in the kidnap killing of Jimmy Cash Minnesa. State Attorney George A. Worley led the proceedings causing the jury to defer decision. James Bailey Cash Sr. arrived from Princeton to testify before the grand jury.

Miami Florida Franklin Pierce McCall Jimmy Cash Minnesa George A. Worley James Bailey Cash Princeton

Drowning accidents claim five young boys in two pits

St Louis reports five youths ages 11 to 16 drown in two separate swimming accidents. Four boys perished in an abandoned clay mine pit while one drowned in a nearby quarry. Names given include Robert Hanneken 11 Cosmo Formosa 12 George Bruemmer 14 and Joseph Stock 11 Wall Rhodes 16. Later sports notes from Indianapolis and Des Moines detail player movements and a boxing result.

St. Louis Kive Robert Hanneken Cosmo ‘Formosa George Bruemmer Joseph Stock Wall Rhodes

Treasure hunters to work on wreck of sunken Merida

Norfolk May 13 Salvage crew plans to probe the wreck of the Ward line steamer Merida resting about 254 feet deep off the Virginia Capes. The Italian salvage steamer Falco will carry supplies for the renewed expedition expected to recover possible valuables including rumored jewel caches from Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. The Merida sank after a May 11 1911 collision with the Admiral Farragut, with over 200 passengers saved and cargo including silver lost.

Norfolk Uy— Dewels Ward Line Merida Virginia Capes Falco Egypt Masimillian Mexico Faragut

Tettuw Jack at Marlow Theater Spotlighted Drama

A new film at the Marlow Theater stars Robert Montgomery in a dramatic lead as Major Walter Reed. Vierma Grace co-stars with a tropical Cuba backdrop, recounting the yellow fever investigation by the army medical commission after the Spanish American War. The story centers on voluntary human experiments to determine the disease’s cause, as Montgomery’s character influences others to volunteer. Also notes a Washington bill creating a Public Health division to curb stream pollution and a stray line on mildew removal from clothing.

Marlow Theater Robert Montgomery Vierma Grace Levis Stone Walter Reed George Seitz Cuba Hts Montgomery

Queer experiment in cave in Kentucky Mammoth Cave Ky

Two University of Chicago psychologists live in Mammoth Cave to test if man can forget normal life cycles by forcing a 28 hour day in a constant 4 degree environment. They remove sun and warmth to minimize external cues and study adaptation. Meanwhile in Washington a bill to overhaul the $2 food drug law is sent to Roosevelt.

Mammoth Cave University of Chicago

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