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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

2

Measure 6 Drawn to Benefit France and Great Britain

June 18 report from Watkinson notes debate over a neutrality bill. It would repeal the arms embargo and allow wartime sale of munitions to nations at war, with payment and title transfer required before shipment. It would bar credit extensions, forbid belligerent ship entry, and, if enacted, aid Britain and France more than others if Germany and Italy enter conflict.

Watkinson Bowie America France Houre Senate Great Britain Germany Italy

Infant Girl Drowns Near Irrigation Ditch

The Semonthald daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Brown drowned in an irrigation ditch west of Darby. She was recovered after an hour's search yesterday. Survived by parents and two brothers aged five and three. The family moved here recently from Sainton Idaho.

Hamilton Harold Brown Darby Nareate Sainton Idaho

Kangaroo Court Delivers Night of Whiskers and Yells

In a noisy kangaroo court at a Ulyle auditorium, spectators booed and clapped as Judge and prosecutor clashed in a chaotic trial. A speaker, John S. Jewell, joked about whiskers while Gov. Ayers secretary faced comic accusations. Public welfare official W. I. M. Bradford boasted about whiskers, and Raymond Wine faced faked facial hair. The event ended with plans for future action by the kangaroo court. Gardiner publication, Gateway Sentinel, launched by editor John Beckett with Thursday as publishing day.

Hoya Ulyle Len Kattig Jimmie Smith Niar Sherman Smith Shorty Huber Fred Gardner John S. Jewell Roy E. Ayers Jewell Big Kangaroo Court W. I. M. Brandford Brandford Raymond Wine Ana Horae Nate Gwalter Praney Harold Woods Woods Wooda Kangares Enirt Gardiner Gateway-Sentinel John Beckett

Achievement Day Brings Home Demonstration Clubs to College Place

Home leaders from Lowte and Clark counties, about 326 members, meet today at College Place School in Helena Valley for annual Achievement Day. Exhibits range from ready-to-wear buying and budgeting to nutrition, hosiery selection, color in dress, and Montana copper crafts. Local club chairs organize reception, lunch, and entertainment with clubs contributing demonstrations and booths.

College Place Lowte Clark County Ocllegs Place Helenm Valley Lillian Slone Denny Ation Akeot Last Chance Oro Helena Craig Wolf Creek Dearborn Sunshine Prickly Peer Golden Glow Greenborn Mountain Clubs Uundcraft Sheshimua Club Montana J. P. Morgan Sun Ishine Club BE. E. Stanfield Heleng Homemakers Setiinr Club Tor Kuzelka Helena Homemakers Junior Club Nra A. G. Habu Oro Fina Club

Artist Held in Spain for Weird Torture Scheme

A Spaniard relayed details of a torture program during the civil conflict era. Prisoners were subjected to forced walking, cement beds, and iron restraints to induce fear and delay. The architect claimed he fled to join Franco’s side, later facing charges for aiding rebellion and for plans to blow police quarters and attack enemy targets. The document notes the long reach of wartime repression and a separate line on U S national park management figures.

Chk Spain Amierica Barcelona Franco Syndinaliats Syndicailain Puarney Nur Blackent Gik Anid Cherr

Montaniv Christian Churches Convene Annual Convention

Five Montaniv Christian churches opened their ninetieth annual convention at First Christian Church in Tinga with about 125 ministers and delegates expected. Dr Adam Held Liverett of Indianapolis will be principal speaker. Weller Jr Sandy of Great Falls will preside at the morning session.

Tinga Montaniv Adam Held Liverett Inlamnapolis Ind Priier Weller Jr Sandy Great Fallin

P E O Sisterhood Holds Montana Convention in Great Falls

Delegates from 29 chapters gathered in Great Falls on June 13 for the 17th Montana convention of the P E O Sisterhood. Mrs. Veda M. Jones of Portland, Ore., first vice president of the supreme chapter, will give the principal address. A memorial service honored departed members at morning session.

Great Falls Montina P.E.O. Staterbond Mre Veda M. Jones Porthind Gre Firgy

Answers to Cranium Crackers and notable figures

The fragment lists names including Gept. WT. Melkle Karen Louis De Nothaengt Governor Chandler of Kentucky Ray Beau Bell and George Walmer Putnam. It notes the steel industry consumes 3,000 grams of platinum valued at 416,000 annually.

WT. Melkle Karen Louis de Nothaengt Governor Chandler Kentucky Ray “Beau" Bell George Walmer Putnam

Gastric Ulcer Symptoms Warning Booklet Offer

Sufferer from stomach ulcers and gastric hyperacidity can face serious health risks if untreated. Free booklet explains stomach aliments and proper care. Addressed to Omaha customers with offer from a mail service in Omaha, Nebraska.

Omaha von Company Keefina Aig Omaha Nebr

Veterans groups elect officers at Lewistown session

In Lewistown on June 13 two Civil War and Spanish American War veterans groups elected officers. The Women's Relief Corps state department named Mildred Jolietson as president and others to senior vice president, junior vice president, treasurer, and chaplain roles, with several members named to the executive board and delegates. The Ladies of the Giddy elected Mildred Jazelton as president and appointed vice presidents, a treasurer, chaplain, and delegation roles.

Lettistown Bute Department The Women's Relief Corps Miro Letha Jouca Hamilton Garatha Slack Butle Melissa Hori Kallapell Thelma Thompson Hamitton Mae Williams Great, Falls Laura A. Kelter Grewk Fats Mra Josephiie HK. Stoftel Great Falls Lucy Pike Bozeman Pearl Cattney Heaste McGoldrick Missouri Kiva Yeager Gestiva Slack Buth Melisa Horn Kalispell State Department Tadies Mildred Jiazelton Billings May Vudigey Atherton Cora Martin Lewhin Lula Bithonsen Migapula Treasiver Rosaig Dennis Deer Lodge Ehapla

Sought Young Artist in Theft of Masterpiece

Police search for a young artist linked to the theft of a 19th century French painting from a gallery. An alarm was raised Sunday after a small, similar work was found missing the same day, suggesting the culprit may have fled with a deliberate copy.

Paris Watteam Carey

Boys Disobey Parents Then Return Home Repentant

Three two year old boys wandered for a weekend without permission and returned home in a heavy rain. They were found in an unoccupied cabin with their supplies left behind. They suffered mild illness while a search party scoured the area and bridges nearby.

Mirh Dune Hase John Corgan Ward Barnes Berious Cumdifon Genmonia Lysulhs

TVA Battle in House over Power Policy Sparks Rhetoric

Lawmakers clash over Tennessee Valley Authority measures with Rep May accusing TVA of confiscating private power and others arguing for restricted sales. Debate centers on regional impact, potential bond issues, and accountability while voices from both sides warn of economic disruption and constitutional questions.

T.V A Leilgnes David Wilienthal TVA Beverel Republicn Ole Senate Wendell Winhig Ibe Vonied

$5,000,000 Weed Control Fund Proposal Considered

Washington notes report a plan to approve a 5 percent request for a $5,000,000 annual fund to control weeds across crops. Senator Ulaik and Representative Pierce pressed for agricultural department approval, citing labor support from federal and state agencies if the bill passes. Clark warned the bill may miss this session but promised hearings when Congress convenes next January.

Washington Dune Ulaik Idahay Renntative Pierce Verlultural Clark Rho Tay Pierce Works Progress Sansatstration Elvitian Sanservation Corps Vonaraes Congress

Slayer Creates Trust Fund for Wife of Victim

A convicted murderer Robert G. Pony said he formed a trust on May 10 to pay $74 monthly to the widow of his 26 year old victim Jack Anthony. If she remarries the allowance ends or goes to his child. The confession came as he awaited execution in the lethal chamber. Also noted is a separate item about Richard Strauss conducting the Philharmonic in a celebration involving Adolf Hitler amid a weekend feature.

San Mego Robert G. Pony Alachan Gourdough Jack Anthony Peru Mary Anthony Percy Composeil Holoren Viewen Juur 13 Richard Strauss Philharmonic Orchestra Tofry Nhu Adolf Hitler

Rainbow Girls end annual convention

Ellie Mibbs of Wiliga was elected land worthy adviser of the Montaug Assembly of Rainbow for Girls, succeeding Joan Middleton of Deer Lodge. Other named officers include Jelen Watseth Glendive grand associate adviser Lois Coch Boreman grand charity Alberta Dulla van Whitefish grand hope Edith Lungren Polson grand faith Wardie Morluy Livingston grand recorder and Mary Galligan Helena grand treasurer. The sessions closed with a grand ball at the Masonic temple hallroom.

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