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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

2

Postmasters Open Ninth Annual Convention in Plager

The National League of Displaced Postmasters opens its ninth annual convention in the Placer blue room with president Marie T. Moler presiding. Addresses, singing, and a convention photo mark morning events, followed by an afternoon session on rural mail service and by-laws. The day ends with a banquet at Eddy's Cabin and a speakers program led by A. K. Resner as host.

Montana Uranel National League of A. Briscoe M. O. Limam Doh Clapp Jeanne Executive Committee Beecheroye Indiana A. L Reeves FP. W. Mayer George White R. H. Mar Montana Mural Carriers’ Association George Sue Pree Secon Marysville

Lightning Kills Two As Sudden Storm Hits Airport

A lightning flash without rain struck near the passenger station at the municipal airport. Two men died and a third was severely burned. The deceased were Moe Paard of Minneapolis and Anthony Venermans of Chicago. The injured man is Thebert Jones of Kansas City.

Kansas City Moe Paard Minneapolis Minn Anthony Venermans Chicago Wi Thbert Jones Kas

Three Men Die In Auto Train Collision Near Fort Worth

Fort Worth Texas June 14 three men were killed when their car was struck by an inbound Texas and Pacific passenger train at a crossing eight miles northeast of the city. The deceased were Carl J Daerr 41 Fraternal Order of Eagles officer Lieo Daurm Stadt 52 inner guard and Fred Olman 72 painter and decorator. The car was dragged 500 feet along the track before the locomotive stopped and rescuers found all dead.

Fort Worth Texas Texas and Pacific Here Carl J. Daerr Order of Ales Lieo Daurm- Stadt Aerie Order of Eagles Fred Olman

Cooley Honored At Quarter Century Banquet

R A Cooley, a Montana State College entomology professor, was honored at a Quarter Century Banquet as he prepares to resign to join the National Institute of Health. He will remain through July 1, head field work for tick control across 12 western states, with plans for a field station in southern Colorado and extended travel to study conditions in the south.

Cooley Africa Montana Itocik Hamilton Texas Colorado Conley

Entomologist Plans Africa Return and Local Org Start

An entomologist argues for returning to Africa but says progress hinges on building an organization locally, which will take about two years. He notes reduced danger from spotted fever but warns laboratory workers handling ticks face greater risk. Since the Spencer-Parker vaccine in 1905, only one of eleven workers infected has died, indicating progress since then.

Africa Aylord Derry Gaylord Trene Darty Irene Lisband Hell

Vacation Time Topic At Helena Business Dinner

Helena Business and Professional Women's club to hold a June dinner at Placer Nolte grill room. Program includes vacation hints, Montana resorts sketch, health tips for vacationists, care of air and skin, summer accessories, and fashion displays. Guest reservations welcomed.

Wats WU Helena Vera Smith Uy Reha House Mary J. Johnson Viigelman’s Mra Katherie Dayhoff Fligelman Gina Munson Dischay Stella Lejeune Sanden Feypuson

Tobacco Advert Campaign Praises Workers And News Ads

Newspap er advertising ranks as a shaper of public opinion says Liggett Meyers Tabacco Co in announcing a Chesterfield campaign. The plan highlights workers from railroads to post offices and many professions, citing census figures to praise daily labor and professional service nationwide.

New York Jann Je Tiggett & Meyers Tabarco Co Chesterfield United States Sagt Handon Humber Vnele Sam’s Liggett & Myers Company Ate Torneya-Atlaw

Memorial services for sailors of Posfinon

Memorial services were held both afloat and ashore in Weihelwel China for 20 sailors lost when the submarine Iane tdon sank after a collision in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday. British marines and other vessels gathered near the site as a ceremonial parade honored 36 survivors and mourners. Eighteen perished in the sinking and two of the survivors died later.

Weihelwel China Yellow Sea Ting Servicen Op

Romance tangled with danger at Oakdale hospital

Irene faces scandal and danger as a night of passion with Derry Meade erupts into a chase, a crash, and a hospital ward. Gaylord and Derry clash in a street duel as Irene’s future hangs on a fragile thread of love, money, and reform.

Caylord Derry Jank Gaylord Irene Oakdale Derry San Pomatvertin Meade Onix Gaylord Tammy

Nautilus Unable to Maneuver for Line

Washington June 14 The battleship Wyoming faced a heavy day as a storm tossed Nautilus could not maneuver into position to be taken aboard by Wyoming and Arkansas. Rear Admiral Claude C. Bloch reported the submarine had only enough power to send emergency messages. Daylight hopes to tow the distressed submersible were noted, with ships remaining in close contact to assess the situation.

Washington Wyoming Navy Department Claude C. Bloch Arkansas Bloch

Helena Man Interested in Big Power Project

William Manning of Helena mined engines and extensive operations in the Northwest learned of a proposed Z canyon project on the Pend Oreille river 118 miles north of Spokane Col Cooper a noted engineer took an option on the property Several years of preliminary work cost over 100000 with a 200 foot shaft and river crosscut water was conveyed to the shaft a diamond drill probed to the river bottom The canyon walls narrow to 18 feet about 85 feet above water estimations show 460000 horsepower possible for the site Cooper later sought federal permission for a 195000 horsepower plant at an estimated 16000000 cost The item notes a tree used as a footbridge during surveys and Manning’s foresight in the property’s value Also Minneapolis June 14 Dr Henry L Williams longtime Minnesota football coach died today of heart disease after a long illness

William Manning Helena Leely le Northwest Stugh Cooper United States Z Canyon Pend Oreille River Spokane Manning Cooper Pend OreiDe Tairgent Ningaea Falls Niagara Walls Manening Durhig Rocky Canyon Munning Tongaga Federal Power Commission

Governor Erickson to Speak at Deer Lodge Rodeo

Deer Lodge Montana June 14 Gov John F Erickson of Helena plans to attend the second annual DFEA Lodge rodeo on July 4 and 5 delivering the principal address on July 4 morning. Also listed are Senator Tom Kane and possibly Burton Wheeler with Deer Lodge officials coordinating events.

Deer Lodge John F. Erickson Helena Association Princpal Will Delver Sted Tom Kane Bitter Rest Burton K. Wheeler United States Senate Wheelera New Mexico Senate Rodeo Ageretary Montana

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