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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

6

Helena city briefs sparkles with 1937 events and legal notices

Volume of Helena notes from June 14 1997 itemize weather records estate filings local court actions and public notices. Items include probate reports on Johanna Jursch estate inheritance tax figures, a quiet title decree on lots in Helena, and divorce proceedings for Anna Olivia Sordhy. Also listed are vacation notices for city officials, wool theft report near Auguste, public meetings of the American War Mothers and business women group, and a district court wage suit against Montana Lead Inc. plus counts of Indians arrested for drunkenness and vehicle incidents.

Former Helena Girl Dies in Los Angeles

Mrs. Charles Cormier 27, formerly Miss Ann Milner, sister of Mrs. Karl Jacoby of Helens, died in Los Angeles of a heart ailment yesterday morning. She had lived in California about five years and leaves a husband a son and two sisters Mrs. Jacoby and Mrs. Ed Humphreys of Missoula.

Charles Cormier Ann Milner Karl Jacoby Helens Los Angeles Tly Ana Ts Jacoby Ed Humphreys Missoula

PERSONAL FRIENDS AND TRAVEL NOTES FROM REGULARS

The item lists many locals visiting or traveling: Virghun Burke of Morsyth at the Placer and Helen K. Smith of Minsoulp among guests at the Placer, Leonard Woods of Glacier Park in Helena, Frances Tayfor a Northern Pacific passenger to Albany, J P Higgins on NP to Cleveland, Mrs E B Burley returning from Bremerton, Kenneth Vincent Everett and Quintan Yuhas from Helena Valley heading on a Yellowstone trip, and the Haggerty party bound for San Francisco and Central America after June 16. A separate note reports Lita Grey seeking a divorce from Henry Aguirre Jr and husband Charles Chaplin.

William Goss Browning Harvey Ora Helen K. Smith Minsoulp Leonard Woods Glacier Park Helena Frances Tayfor Wis Northern Pacific Albany Mra J. G. Haggerty Porgy Palmauiat San Francisco California Central America Cuba New York City Iita Grey Los Angeles Lita Grey Charles Chaplin Charles Burnell Henry Aguirre, Jr

Insurance policy offered state at 30282 reduction

Montana officials examined a new insurance proposal for state property offering a three year policy with a premium of 9 969 695 dollars, about 35 292 64 dollars less than the Pearl contract. The policy, filed by F L Holder and BE B McMahon of Bozeman, could start immediately if the supreme court nullifies the current contract.

Montana Supreme Court State Board of Examiners F. L. Holder BE. B. McMrhong Insurance Bozeman Pearl Assurance O., Ltd Devalid Helde McMahon Mmsaurance Board of Examiners Heldel Allan Sam W. Mitchell Harrison J. Freebourn

Scouts to Finish Work at Trout Creek Camp Thursday

A crew of 25 men and boys will return to the Trout Creek Scout camp Thursday morning to complete construction. They aim to finish tent floors and other tasks halted after Sunday’s progress on the Jobby raft, with the Helena district council urging all interested in scouting to join.

Trout Creek Gtr Cnntp Twarke John D. Sutphen Helena Centol Montuda

Y Boys Depart for Little Blackfoot Chnap Camp

Thirteen Helens boxe will leave Thursday for the Little Blackfoot summer camp for the second ten day period. B. V. Wilworthy said the first camp period closes today with a $20 assembly. Those registered for the second half include Timmy Jeck Robertson Edwin Reltner Tommy Hawkins Robert Hawkins Charles Bradham Myron Gorton Frank Kerr Charles Little Richard Brookway Steve Teeves Harold Friedman John Bowers Frank Van Winkle The program today features a watermelon feed and an evening firelight program with reels from Mark Farris.

Helens Boxe Little Blackfoot B. V. Wilworthy Edwin Reltner Tommy Hawkins Robert Iawkins Charles Bradham Myron Gorton Frank Kerr Charles Little Richard Brookway Steve Teeves Harold Friedman John Bowers Frank van Winkle Edworthy Quay Mark Farris Glacier Yellowstone National Parks

Defendants Sentenced at Federal Court Opening

Ed Hold and Artie Clatlin of Livingston were fined 19 dollars each after pleading guilty to violations of federal migratory bird regulations. The opening session also saw Walter Enoch Carlson plead not guilty to internal revenue charges with a June 22 trial date set, and Dan Flanegan plead guilty to narcotics possession and sale. A federal grand jury began work on about 60 cases while Judge Baldwin restricted grand jury sessions to improve court facilities, signaling dramatic administrative changes for the term.

Ed Hold Artie Clatlin Livingston James N. Baldwin Coullh Waa Hold Way Walter Enoch Carlson Dan Flanegan Helena Conlin Isession EB. Lilenerg Indiana Federal Building Baldwin Fretena United States District Attorney Butte Thal Brown Thosa Harry Hendricks Federal U. S. Attorney Federal Housing Administration John BH. Tansl Harry C. McGuin R. M. Allison Three Forks Frank D. Bevans, Jr Elston Townsend M. E. Frazier Paul B. Flynn H. Knowles Boulder B. H. F Lichtwardt W- 7 Mulvaney W. If Markle Avon Walter Payne Leslie W. Powell Clancy A. Roberts Bozeman Charles A. Ross Otto Roberts J. H. Stewart Tfelena Arthur Thomas Alfred Tucker Neel Lodge Frank Tompkings A. J. Vollmer East Helena Joseph P. Ward Grand Jury Finnegan

Butte Electric Firm Low Bidder on Rural Electrification Job

The Western Plumbing and Electric Company of Butte was awarded the contract for the Jefferson Valley rural electrification project near Whitehall. The low bid totaled 34,582.18 dollars, announced by the state Water Conservation Board. The 41 mile extension will serve about 200 rural customers, financed by federal loans to sponsoring associations. Other bids came from Lease and Loughland of Great Falls at 37,885 dollars and Fritz Zetharth of Long Beach, California at 38,002.70 dollars.

Western Plumbing and Elettria Company Butta Jafferson Valley 2Iour Whitehall State Water Conservation Board Whitehall Lease

Superintendent of School Construction Dies in Helena

A. Parr, 49, superintendent of construction work at Hawthorne and Bryant grade schools, died yesterday at St. Peter's hospital after months of ill health. He arrived in Helena in January to direct reconstructions on earthquake damaged buildings. Survived by wife and four sons, and by his parents in Sheridan. Funeral arrangements pending at the Opp and Ganrad funeral home.

A. Parr Hawthorne Bryant St. Peter's Hospital Opp Ganrad Parr Helena J.c.i Toespflug Miles City

Tourist Information Appreciation Letter on Montana Recreation

A. G. Brown of Minneapolis writes W. G. Ferguson of Montanana Inc praising Lourier Inc formation service and Montana recreation literature. He recalls first Montana visit in 1906 to Whitefish and notes long, repeated trips since. About 15 percent of the world's iron ore comes from the Dutch East Indies.

A. G. Brown Minneapolis W. G. Ferguson Montanana, Inc Lourier Inc Montana Whitefinh

Montana Game Board Grants License Reforms and Lake Purchase

Civitan conservation corps enrol lees from other states will be allowed to buy resident licenses. The state fish and game commission approved rules permitting flash ermen to possess seines up to 4 by 12 feet and bars fishing with gear over 20 inches square. A 40 cent fee will be charged for duplicate licenses due to processing costs. The board plans to buy Ashley Lake, 28 miles from Kal tag, for 3000 to use as a spawning and rearing station.

Civitan Conservation Corps Montana State Fish and Game Commission Posse Hhe Aghley Lake Kaltagell

Civil Service Exams Announced by Board

The U S Civil Service Board lists open competitive exams including senior steel plate engraver and plate finisher with posted daily wages and overtime rates. Other posts include plant pathological inspector and associate administrator positions with annual salaries up to 5600. Full details from J D Gorga Secretary at the U S Civil Service Board of Examiners. FRIDAY LADY IN POOL Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt in a pencil bite bathing suit poolside with newspaper women at Eleanor Patterson home in Washington on June 15.

United States Evil Service Rommission Liie Pteol Plcture Yisnetis Bureau of Engraving and Printing Bureau of Department of Agriculture J. D. Gorga U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners Washington Mra Franklin D. Roosevelt Eleanor Patterson

Christian Church Convention Opens in Helena Tonight

Nelegatea from throughout Montana arrive to attend the 17th annual Montana Christian churches convention opening at First Christian Church in Helena at 1 45 tonight. Rev Walter H. Sandy of Kalispell will be principal speaker. events include hymns, prayers, and addresses by John J. Zimmerman and state leaders as the jubilee of the Christian Women's State Missionary Society is celebrated Friday evening.

Helena Business and Professional Women's Club Macer EB. Lyferen The Unemployment Compensation Commission Sulla Flechi Clara Daley Heary Bryte Auguste MacDonald Margaret Mitchell Tore Della Morteau Christian Church Convention Kalispell Nelegatea Montana Montana Christian Churches Selotk First Christian Church North Beaton Avenue Earl R. Saladen Walter Hf. Sandy Kallapell Christian Churches of Montana HH. W. Hunter la Song Vervice Morris Sanford Toot Mede van Ruests AdaHisona John J. Zimmerman Christian Churches of Kansas Christian Women's State Missionary Society Leonard C. Young of Stelena

Woman 15 Slightly Injured In Highway Collision

A two car crash on the East Helena Butte highway near Itetena injured a 15 year old woman lightly. Mra. W. A. Makon of Loveland Col did not suffer serious harm. other occupants escaped unharmed. Dr. Borg treated the shaken traveler and she was later taken to a rural hotel for rest.

Northern Pacifly Railway Helena High School Minnesota Alex Forbes Placer Hotel Forbes OC. W. Gooderain Butte 2. S B. F. Uurnar Loveland Thea Luggsase Gooderkam

Soap Box Derby Ball To Be Held Tonight In Helena

Doors open at 7:30 tonight for the final Soap Box Derby ball in Montana. El Rice brings a nationally famous 14 piece orchestra to Shrine ballroom. Proceeds will fund prizes for the July 18 derby here.

Montana el Rice Shrine Ballroom Toolant Helena Willa Wnder Procesda Brelena

Flint Creek storage project receives Public Works funds

Governor Ayers announced the state water conservation board has received 287 788 67 dollars from the Public Works Administration for the Flint Creek storage project in Granite county. The $550 000 dam will store 17 000 acre feet of water and supply the Flint creek valley near Philipsburg Hall and Drummond. The Barnard Curtis company builds the dam and Clifton and Applegate of Anaconda the canal. project completion is targeted for October 1. A hurricane warning network is being prepared to aid ships and shore observers.

Roy &. Ayers State Water Conservation Board Public Works Administration Flint Creek Granite County Federal Reserve Bank Minnespolis First National Bank Missoula State Board Rockreek Philipsburg Hall and Drummond Barnerd Curtis Company Clifton and Applegate Anaconda

Beta Sigma Phi Ball Scheduled Saturday

The Delta chapter Beta Sigma Phi will hold its annual invitational spring ball Saturday evening at the Country Lab. General chair Miaa Neong Lea announced the event and said Skipper Kelly and his orchestra would provide the music. Committee members include Ruth Kane Elizabeth Ward Mary Hanley and Eleanor Mitchke.

Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi National Business Givin’ Sorority Country Lab Miaa Neong

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