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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

7

Probate of Will Petitions in Helena District Court

Probate petitions in Helena district court detail the will of Stephen Peterson executrix Marjorie Peterson, with about $1,000 value in assets, bequests of $100 to Sertha L. Stagg of Portland, remainder to Marjorie Peterson in Helena, hearing set for June 25 before Judge A J Horeby.

Stephen Peterson District Court Marjorie Peterson Sertha L. Stagg Portland Helena A. J. Horeby

Personals and Visitors in Helena From Regional Cities

A collection of brief notes lists individuals visiting or staying in Helena from Dillon Billings Great Falls Lewistown Twin Bridges and Denver Also mentions travelers headed to Miles City New York Spokane and Los Angeles plus a social event celebrating a silver wedding anniversary and a zoological note on python eggs noting incubation and hatching timelines.

Helena Doe Main Street Pallee Harry Gures Melena Green Brothers San Francisco East Jtelem Mayre Miles City Cheyenne Denver Boston Calgary Chicago Galveston Jacksonville Kansan City Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Omaha Walt Lake City San Francisco Spokane Montana Billings Letistoro Stevens A. J. Schmidt Lewistown Henry Schotte Great Northern WN. N. Detuinge G. C. Nolte Marvey

Montana faces vacancy as chief justice dies in office

Officials in Montana grapple with a succession plan after Chief Justice W B Sands dies, noting statutes offer no clear method to fill the vacancy. Governor Ayers may appoint a temporary successor while a general election determines a permanent chief justice, with write‑in voting contemplated.

W. B. Sands Montana Supreme Court Monntana Supreme Court Theodore Branily Joseph Dixon L. L. Callaway Callaway Roy B. Ayers Justice Ayers Sands Attorney General Sam W. Mitchpell Secretary of State

Lions Plan Attendance at District Convention in Great Falls

Helena Lions club members held a lively meeting to rehearse stunts and the convention song for the upc oming district Lions gathering in Great Falls Thursday through Saturday. President Stanley Wilson led as Lloyd Stadhelm joined as a new member, a long awaited induction. Delegates will be chosen by M. B. Anderson, while Lion Robinson spoke on flag salutes for Flag Day. Volunteers are being sought to sell tickets for lighting the high school athletic field, with proceeds aiding the project. Also noted: Montana Rifle Association hosts annual matches June 17 to 19, led by Ray R. Arce of Missoula.

Lions Great Falls Helena Lions’ Club Buster Brown Stanley Wilson Lloyd Stadhelm Lion Tom Mobinson M. BE. Anderson Lion Robinson Dick Tobin Tiong Montana Rifle Association Ray R. Arce Missoula

Montana ranges best in five years due to rainfall gains

Montana's ranges and livestock show renewed strength after May rainfall boosted range condition to 93 percent of normal and pastures to 87 percent, with cattle at 93 and sheep at 94 percent. Northeastern Montana lags slightly due to drought effects, while restocking remained slow amid high prices and tight credit.

Montana Jay G. Diamond Bureau of Agricultural Economics Drouthress

Helena American Legion convention caps spark city drive

Helena residents are urged to wear Buddy caps to promote the upcoming American Legion convention June 22 to 25. About 2,000 Legionnaires are expected. caps cost 25 cents and are sold by Legion auxiliary members on the streets or at Jerry's Clothes Shop.

Helena American Legion Hugh Adair Martin Hoffman Legion Ghatiman Hoffman

Counties Submit Tax Funds Bring In 34th Collection

State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon reported counties have forwarded half of 1937 property tax assessments, reaching 34 in total. Four more collections were received yesterday including Park 17409.00, Rosebud 13756.77, Stillwater 9196.69, and Wibaux 3199.77, with year earlier figures cited for comparison. The note adds a stray line about horse measurement.

Ray N. Shannon Park Rosebud Stillwater Wibaux

Fabric legislation passed by Senate in Montana

Montana U S Senators Wheeler and Murray report the truth in fabric act has passed the senate. The bill requires proper labeling of fabrics by content and origin to curb shoddy wool and imitations. Secretary Kath Invest Nielsen notes strong industry and manufacturer support and credit for the action. In Germany, insects threaten crops, with one thirteenth of potatoes, one tenth of wheat, and one fifth of apples affected.

Montana United States B. B. Wheeler James E. Mureray Montana Wool Growers Association Senate Kathisen Nielson Congress Wheeler Murray Germany

Board chief to decide if injuries qualify as industrial accident

J. Burke Clements, chairman of the state industrial accident board, will rule next month on whether injuries alleged in an assault against Mrs. Charles B. Wilson, a cook at the Donald Wilson ranch near Browning, constitute an industrial accident entitling compensation. Wilson reported being attacked and badly injured by an Indian transient after refusing tobacco, with medical notes describing abrasions, contusions, scratches, and scalp wounds. The insurance carrier for Wilcom ranch resisted a compensation claim, and a hearing had been scheduled to determine entitlement under the statute.

J. Burke Clements State Industrial Accident Board Charles B. Wilson Donald Wilson Browning

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