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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

10

Helena city briefs and public notices

A jumble of short local items includes Tranporlyt filing a rai vcript appeal in the state supreme court over land condemned from G A Zaigler, a Helena High School speaker at the Exchange club meeting, a sleeping porch permit for Dr W H Lindström, health officials visiting Helena and upcoming health talks, a state health board meeting, a Helena shop ad offering guaranteed work, a Montana lineage group meeting in Lewistown, funeral services for Miss Helton Wear, an awning fire at the Enlonde building due to a cigarette, and a divorce granted for Dorothy Fraser from Donald Fraser on cruelty grounds.

Fiteg Chasiee Coconoogkar Atate Sur Preme G. A. Zaigler Madizon County

Flight training enrollment expands at Carroll College

Summer session opens with 10 more students sought for flight work under the O.4.A. program at Carroll College. Fifteen enrolled, 12 awaiting examination, and remaining applicants rejected due to medical limits. At least 10 more applications to be accepted. interest urged at Carroll College. Dr. Emmet Riley and Dr. Edward W. Neumann oversee ground and flight training. adult students pay 12 dollars for full ground courses.

Inight Carrol Dualpees Carroll Clase Althorphan Emmet Riley Evidt Edward W. Neu Carcell C.A.A Ned Martinow Musicipal

Herrin Files for Legislature on Republican Ticket

Thomas Herrin a Montana rancher filed with the clerk for the legislature on the Republican ticket. He sought ballot printing changes and states he supports measures involving law and growth in county governance. Also noted are nominations for Helena constable and precinct committeeman positions with four Democrats contending.

Tom Herrin Thomas Herrin Jielana Vailey Rancher Herrin Montana Cork W. Ireland Patitiva Yeetiday Helena Township Precizet Alfred Sempnck Pebatost Uy John Bennett Frances D'Autremont Arthur J. Baker

Employment Gains In Past Six Weeks In Montana

Chairmen Barclay Craighead reported the Montana unemployment division shows 2,600-plus job gains in six weeks. Since January 1, 8,000 workers found jobs. May placements: 1,814 private, 1,007 public. Job insurance claimants declined from about 12,000 in February to about 6,000 in May. The unemployment service says current demand and supply cover all industrial and agricultural needs in Montana.

Hata Montana Unemployment Compensation Commission Barclay Craighead Craighead Indor Fa Matttena

Toomey to Speak in Glasgow Tonight

Helena attorney E G Toomey departed yesterday for Glasgow to address a gathering of the Valley county PreAmerica Chapter tonight. He will deliver on "The 1940 Political Campaign" and plans to return Saturday morning. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends in Marysville for kindness after the death of the father and brother.

E. G. Toomey Helena Glasgow Valley County Maryaville Ewes Zimmerman

Local notes mix politics weather and mischief in small town roundup

Broadwater county reports precinct No 1 lacking a polling place for the upcoming primary due to vacant buildings being repurposed. Towns face outdoor voting talk while a mayoral bet between Plentywood and Beobey ends with a drunken wager. A windstorm hits, a young driver causes property damage, and July Fourth dress rules emerge in Kallsnel. Gun-collecting Albert Howell lights up the northwest with rare firearms. Dynamite mishaps in Butte and Bozeman injure a child and an unnamed woman. Ripley’s Believe It or Not highlights a western elk tale, and Great Falls tightens horn honk rules.

Enat Board of County Commissioners Broadwater County Towna Precinct No. 19

Republican Caucus Aboard Special Train To Philadelphia

Montana Republican delegates plan a traveling caucus to the national convention in Philadelphia June 24. Delegates depart Montana June 20 with a side stop at Chicago and a June 22 caucus aboard a special train. Leaders Sper and Chaidis Jr. organize the trip with eight delegates and several alternates, aiming to reach the convention on time.

Montana Philadesphie Jamon W. Spaer Great Yale Chicana Speer Convention City Ayn Harry BP Bennett Hesena Grate Cattin Missouri Philadalphia Thane Chicago Tom Burke Dsl Huge Sper

Light campaign nears end in Montana highway patrol effort

Montana's annual light testing program nears completion as Lou C. Bondecker, highway patrol chief, said the four Patrol divisions are nearly finished and have performed satisfactorily. Supervisors have received letters of commendation from travelers for patrolmen's work.

Montana Lou C. Bondecker Roedecker Alnmont Advaral Montans

Choteau Hearing Cancelled By Railroad Board

A June 19 hearing in Choteau on a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad request to curtail $18 service between Choteau and Agawam was cancelled by the Montana railroad and public service commission. Chairman Austin B Middleton announced another hearing on the railroad petition, this time to clean its Sumatre station, had been indefinitely.

Choteau Chicago Milwaukee, St. Paul

Wheaton Discusses Recreation Before Federal Men's Group

Jamon Wheatun, Helena recreation director, told members of the Melera Federal Hualneas association at yesterday's morning meeting that recreation provides leisure time activity and helps balance human energy. He outlined Helena's program and noted recent accomplishments. The Federal Association will resume meetings on 1 September.

Jamon Wheatut Helena Tata Tan Melera Federal Hualneas Association Hunan Energy Tommy Ferguson

Pippy Arrives to Spend Summer with California Family

Uls Pippy, a Pass det May Hover student in Pasadewa, California, arrived yesterday with his parents the Hoy and Mrs William Pippy to spend the summer. In two years at the California school he appeared in more than 39 productions and on television broadcasts and dramatic readings. His stage name is Ian MacDonald.

Uls Pippy Pasadewa Cally Hoy William Pippy California Pippy Ling Ian MacDonald

Statewide dairy campaign aims for seven thousand dollars

The Montana dairy division of the state department of agriculture announced a statewide dairy campaign to raise about $7,000 in advertising funds. Collections reflect receipts on three year contracts signed by Montana milk and dairy producers for entry into a national campaign after a June 1648 deadline.

State Department of Agriculture Montana

Personal notes from Missoula area visitors and arrivals

Howell of Butte registered at the Placer with Chambart from Misnsulewaa and Tiglenu. Erlan Thorkalson of Bozeman stayed at the Placer. Emil Ebeling of Terry arrived for a visit and is staying at the Placer. Mr. and Mrs. Dodda Keith and Peggy Ann and Mean of Cheater are stopping at the Pacer. A. F. Hamilton of Missoula was in the city yesterday. R. H. Meartz of Missoula registered at the Harvey yesterday. Mrs. Toth Whelan was a passenger over the Northern Pacific yesterday for Portland Oregon.

Chambart Misnsulewaa& Tiglenu Mtr Dodda Keith Peggy Ann Mean Cheater Pacer A. F. Hamilton Missoula Auathesa Mra Toth Whelan Northern Pacific Portland Ore

Cold April Cuts Deep Into Winter Wheat Prospects

Cold April cuts deep into winter wheat prospects as Montana’s forecasted winter wheat crop drops sharply. May weed growth lowers final yield estimates. June 1 forecasts show lower per acre yields. Spring wheat conditions remain good, with 90 percent of normal moisture aiding seeding. Winter wheat and rye are headed out, with 1940 winter wheat forecast below 1928 and 25-year averages.

Montana Agricultural Marketing Service Misao Owith

Women Open Spiritual Retreat at Carroll College

The third annual women’s spiritual retreat for the Hulean Ute opens tonight at Carroll College under Father Mulligan. About 80 participants from the diocese conclude a four day retreat begun Monday, with 60 advance reservations for the current session. Leadership includes Joanphilie Merelock of Helena as president and parish retreat chairs from Helena areas.

Carroll College Thoman Mullgan SS Edward's Seminary Seattle Wash The Father Mulligan Covel Tylena Western Montana Joanphilie Merelock Helena Mra J. d. Koenig Conrad Mra U

Helena Doctors Vote Summer Evening Hours

Dr Tamen J McCabe secretary of the Lewis and Clark Medical Society announced that effective June 15 Helena doctors will dimantime evening office hours for the summer months. Emergency calls will be answered in the usual manner. The doctors unanimously voted the change at their meeting Wednesday evening.

Tamen J. McCabe Lewis and Clark Modtem Soely Helena MrCabe Vaid Doorma

Mrs Sarah Smith III Taken To Mayo Clinic

Mrs Sarah Smith III pioneer resident of Boultar and mother of Paul T Smith, railroad and public servant, is gravely ill in Rochester Minnesota. Paul Smith and his brother J J Smith of Nelenn accompanied her to Mayo Clinic for medical attention yesterday.

Sarah Smith Boultar Paul T. Smith Railroad Public Service Commientanor Rochester Minn Worl Paul Smith J. J. Smith Nelenn Fumfth Mayo Clinic

Bank debits rise sharply at Helena Minn fed branch

The Helena branch reported May bank debits at 79.9 million dollars, up from April’s 47.0 million. Readily identifiable cities include Anaconda Billings Bozeman Helena Missoula, with most debits from checks drawn on depositors accounts reflecting payments for goods and services.

Helena Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank Montana Clins Anaconda Billings Bozeman Glenrve Routte Deer Lodge Great Falls Harlowton Havre Kalispell Ventstown Matta Milo City Missoula Bank Dablta Funtia Tian Selves

Board Heads Charles Holly Lead Montana Bond Meeting

The Montana board, led by Charles Holly, met in Helena to review sanitary conditions and inspect sites in Missoula and South Hills. Emil Meeting of Terry and A Hamilton of Missoula attended as members. The board reported conditions up to state standards after a inspection trip.

Charles Holly Barber Cranimera Wally Bultamax Ta Helena Yraterday Otter Winbora Emil Meeting Terry A. ¥. Hamilton Missoula Montana Ohopa Helena Yeaters Montana Citloa

Flag Day Event at Hill Park Tonight at Seven

Flag day ceremonies proceed tonight at Hill Park with American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles involved. The Capital Choir, directed by Dr D C Beklund, will perform in concert. Local officials urge all civic groups to observe proper flag display rules and join in a statewide salute to the United States.

Hill Park Bika Culora American Legion Couchelon Chuy Hand de. D.C. Beklund Noelda Snabi United States Aimarlea America Ruth Ieardon Montana United States of America

Helena Seis Hogda Gets New Home in Basement at Carroll

Helena Seishogda is relocated to Carroll College basement housing the seismograph, transferred from the federal building. Franklin P Ulrich and Rev Bernard J Topel directed the move with college staff, placing the instrument on bedrock to record earthquakes and structural vibrations.

Helena Seishogda Carroll Thandsangraph Bir. Ulrich Bernard J. Topel Topel Helena Tage

State to buy shoes and coal for Montana institutions

Bids will be opened this month for a yearly supply of shoes and 17 850 pounds of coal for Montana custodial institutions. State Purchasing Agent McQuitty and Fortnightly Forte said the shoes would be procured by the state through this process.

Montana McQuttey Festerday McQuitty

Birds Migration Speed Report From A Fragment

Fragmentary note describes birds fleeing quickly when hunted and migrating with speeds near 36 miles per hour, mentioning coal eave open 265 and Howe on the shoes in a confused OCR style.

Cook Howe

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