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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1939

Page

2

Stand Taken in Face of Demands for New Revenue

Washington June 14 In the face of President Madison's appeal that Congress provide additional taxes to meet the Treasury shortage Senator Harrison Mississippi expressed hope the tax bill would stay focused on corporate profits and extension of existing levies The Mississippi senator favors limiting the measure to corporate tax revision and not broad administration proposals The tax bill aims to repeal the worldlev profits tax and extend certain levies awaiting further action by the Senate finance committee and House Ways and Means officials

Congress Wadeereetlmates Harrizon Mizs Levis Harrison Tm Senate Mlesiasippian Tueson Poughton Ameans

New Minister Urges Guard Against Tax Evasion

President Roosevelt cites plan to erect new lifeguards against tax evasion and explains urgency as the excise tax framework expires June 30. He notes the change aims to strengthen enforcement and collection.

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Well Known Boulder Resident Weds in Alaska

The marriage of Bliss Gora Perry, a former Boulder resident, to Har Blinzler was announced in Anchorage Alaska. Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perry of Howlder, studied at Dieu Normal school and lived in Boulder before moving to Alaska where she has resided for two years. She has visited Helena, with a sister Mia, a Sam Bell sibling, and Charley Perry Jr. listed as relatives. A sister Mrs. Thomas Hawking works as a printer for the Helena Independent. The couple plan to settle in Anchorage.

Bliss Gora Perry Boulder Har! Blinzler Anchorae Alaska Sestar Blingler Charles Perry Howlder Dieu Normal School Bowlder Helena Mia Sam Bell Charley Perry Thomas Hawking Shuler Busnest Anchorage

Hearing Date Set in Burglary Case

The state board of pardons yesterday scheduled June 27 for a hearing in the burglary case of William Jarvin Jr of Helena who is serving eight years in the state prison for burglary here in 1918. Jarvis, 24, was sentenced to the state prison by Judge A. J. Grady after pleading guilty to burglarizing the Holc om Thirdwire store for 41 dollars. The governor's recommendation notes opposition to clemency but says a few believe Jarvis should hang. Sheriff Ariua OConnell favored such action. An authority reports are said to be effective at height of 15,000 feet with considerable regularity.

Atate Board Yenter Ing Dale Wiliam Jarvin, Jr Helena Atate Irglary Huy B. Ayers Jartin Elighe Jarvis Priagh Jade

County Home Demonstration Day Draws Big Crowd

A large crowd of over 200 people attended Lewin and Clark counties annual home demonstration event at Colless Place Schoolhouse. The program featured community singing, talks by County Agent W C Zimstein, and Lillian Stone outlining next year’s plans. Various club skits and performances followed, with four members honored for 22 years of service and Mrs Bragstad traveling the farthest from beyond Augusta.

Lewin Clark County Colless Place Chris Cabrig Dearborn W. E. DeBorde Ethel Pratt W. C. 2Irnstein Misa Lillian Stone Wild Nell Helena Juniara Tom Brown iSanshins Club Patsy Ludthe Geraldine Yuhan Helens Homemakers Clyde Ashdown Sheshlana Club Grant Tong The Dearborn Club Adolph Burgeratt Prickly Pear Club J. P. Morgan Sunshine Club A. G. Hatn Hincheon E. E. Stanfield Helena Homemakers Senior Club Tom Kuzelka Helena Hoovenakera Iunior Club Bragstad Augusta

Capital City Band to Glow Concert Tonight at Park

The Capital City band plans a summer concert at Hill Park this evening under Carl Ecklund’s baton. New numbers join a robust repertoire as rehearsals continue, with Henry Houle as president and Harry Swope as treasurer. The program features marches, overtures, serenades, and comic pieces, highlighting the orchestra’s planned lineup and guest musicians.

Capital City GWE PARK Wodee Carl F. Ecklund Wielack Hill Park Revd Henry Houle Harry Swope George Todd Yonight Mealean Keler Bela P Bowman Iskauisa Miecel Walis Henry Fillmore Little Gants Mabel Wayne March Marett Iker Blersehenk Laurendewn

Personal notes from Montana visitors at local Harvey

A string of short entries records individuals from Butte, Gardmer, Billinga, Browning, Anaconda, Winston, Havre, Butte, Crow Agency, Kalispell and other towns stopping at the Harvey or Placer yesterday. Mentions include Davis, W. & Cowan, F. W. Cloun, R. Tout Brown, W Goas, William F. Walsh, M. Byerly, Mary Almas, Mya M. Petrovich, Maurles Finer, Dr. M. Planer, Mrs. W.B. MacDonald, Mr Ant Atea, Ghotwall, Barla Switzer, Palmer Minneth, Mra M. Leata Wright, Emil Potten, and Choyanne. A Wyoming minerals note follows about a potential raw materials act.

F. W. Cloun Billinga Placer Eee R. Touts Brown Bulle Ne Biscrr Cee Te W. Goas Browning Storvey Wiliam F. Walsh Harvey Ene M. Byerly Winston Realy Mary Almas Havre Was & Surat Mya M. Petrovich Buttswae Maurles Finer Omaha

SPHILDING NAMED AIMED CHAIRMAN OF FORESTRY BOARD

The committee proposes extended closed seasons in Montana forests under the board of forestry. The measure allows extending dates beyond 30 days and creates forest protection districts. The board may classify lands for conservation and coordinate with state and federal agencies to protect forests, water, and soil. Denden June 19. A London theater faces two day closure over a misnoted film title impacting seven thousand Newark to Boston passengers.

Parker Board of Forestry Legislative Assembly Mosiut State Board of Land Montana Denden London County Connail Clarence Rutter

Sleeping Baby Taken From Rib By Killer And Tossed In Greek

A newborn baby vanished from a home allegedly as divorcee Mrs Mink and her ex husband were questioned. Coroner says drowning probable. body found in a creek thirty miles from the home amid whips and willows. Grandfather identifies the body. parents were away at a feast when the infant disappeared.

Killer Irvin Vink Bhoritt Myery Mink latier_an Ibaby Riés W Philo Klaws Mig Oran Baker Habs Aksink Turaday Piening-Room St Fink Melny

Federal Grand Jury Report Today in Baldwin Court

A federal grand jury is expected to report at 10 o clock this morning in Judge Baldwin's court. U S District Attorney Tapall arrived from Billings to present cases, with nearly 50 Crow agents and federal witnesses, suggesting investigations into alleged sales to Indians. The calendar will be called and motions heard as part of today’s work.

Judes Jamon Baldwin's Court A. R. Gatlaw U. S John Ben Tapall Billings SiMy Vant

Highway surface experiments conducted by state highway dept

The state highway department launches tests to compare two night visibility methods on Montana roads. An eighth mile Helena to Clancy segment will use light chip rock over oil, while a near Baker section remains black with white chipped shoulders. Tests run for a period to determine the clearer option.

State Highway Department Montana D. A. McKinnon Anid Hindakien Helena Clancy Groward Iraker Meiiinen

Knights of Columbus Council Elects Officers in Helena

The Knights of Columbus Council in Helena elected officers unanimously for 1938 including Grand Knight Varla dacaby and Deputy Grand Knight, with Felder reelected treasurer. Delegates Bevan and Giatnomy were named to the state convention. Also noted: February 1938 saw 44,953 new car registrations, up 3.705 percent from February 1937.

Helena Comme Knights of Columbue Therss Varl Dacaby Paul Melvide Harold Rickman Tarald Garrity Murfock McKay N. Durtom Gaveenger United States Erni

Answers to Cranium Crackers Question Snippet

Fragmentary OCR item listing questions and a news brief about a fatal shell accident near Sinalook. A 10-year-old farm boy, Johnny Newcomb, Osage County, Oklahoma, died after an explosion. he was injured with a severed hand and a fractured arm.

BHML Chily Tales Okla Dobnny Newcomb Osage Darity Rnalook Tie

Prisoner Escapes Near Coxeville Wyoming

A prisoner escaped from custody near Coxeville in Converse county Wyoming after a freight train incident. Sheriff Harvey Cotlroll leads the search in the vicinity as deputies pursue the fugitive, whose name remains unknown but is being actively tracked miles north of town.

Escater Keramorer Wyo Jane Tratn Harvey Cotlroll Coxeville Tore Hare

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