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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

6

You Cant Take It Wick You Donald Show Opens Saturday

The play portrays Donald a clever yet outspoken colored boy in You Cant Take It Wick You a Marlow production. John Marriott, the actor playing Donald, holds a science degree from Wilberforce University and served as a WWII lieutenant in the Chemical Warfare division before star roles with Gilpin Players and on Broadway revivals.

Donald Meee Hert George 5S Nethans Dodata United States Ron John Marriott Mr. Marriott Wilberforce Ohio Ohio State University Boley Oxis Chemical Warfare Division Gilpin America Chillun Abraham New York Willam A. Brady

Man Convicted After Sanity Ruling in Downey Girl Murder

Superior Judge Frank M. Smith ruled Charles A. McLachlan sane when he killed and ravished 1 year old Jenny Moreno of Downey California. The jury had found him not guilty by reason of insanity before.

Loc Angelea Frank M. Smith Charles A. McLachlan Hoyas Jenny Moreno Downey Cali Mec-Tachian

Army haircut trims Buddy Ebsen for Yellow Jack

After three years in films noted for his shaggy hair Buddy Ebsen appears with a short hairstyle for the Yellow Jack role at the Marlow theater Scissor ing came as actor Lewis Stone mocked service regulation limits on styles The actor wore a woolen collar between cheeks to stay warm during filming

United States Army Buddy Ebsen Ebsen Marlow Theater Lewis Stone Eben

Montana considers county support for state exposition plan

A Montana committee appointed by the governor says state participation in the San Francisco exposition depends on enthusiastic county involvement. Members Tom Stout D A McKinnon and W G Ferguson announced letters will go to county groups to gauge if districts can help cover costs. If Montana joins, space is already allotted and scenic state points will be featured.

Montana Tom Stout Lewistown D. A. McKinnon Helena W. G. Ferguson Montumans Tnc R. L. Smith

May Name Health Officer for ITV and County Today

The county board of commissioners and city council meet at 10 at the courthouse to name a successor to Dr. R. G. M. Ehlera. Candidates include Dr. G. F. Jump and possible others, with debates over qualifications and residency. Mayor A. J. Roberts may oppose hiring a candidate he deems improperly trained.

ITV County Today Board of County Commission Ers G. F. Jump R. G. M.ehlera Montana A. J. Roberts Jack

Barbara Bell Fashion Feature Promotes Easy Summer Dresses

Barbara Bell patterns present a tailored summer frock with a bolero, designed for beginners. The pattern No 1488 2 offers color contrast options and a dress bolero combination, with sizes 12 to 20 and busts from 30 to 38.

Barbara Bell Barchard Bell

Governor Seeks Voters Nominations For Chief Justice Ballot

The governor urges emergency action to allow the people to nominate two candidates for chief justice at the upcoming primary and general elections. Attorney General Freabourn concurs, stating nominations must occur in the primary or via statute and that space for two names should be provided on the ballot. The governor will appoint a temporary successor until the next general election. The state canvassing board will meet December 5 to certify the year's totals.

Tarloua Aupreme Court State of Montana Secretary of State H. J. Freabourn State State Transurar

City Briefs Drivers Fined for Offenses and Trial Progress

A collection of city briefs notes multiple traffic fines issued by Justice of the Peace A. J. White. Alfred Braden paid 3 dollars for a four-person front seat violation, R Meyers and Serfind Bercherf paid 4 dollars each for the same offense, Clinton Shea faced a 10 dollar charge for reckless driving, and Albert Anders forfeited 2 dollars for failing to appear. Anders was arrested after attempting to transport about 40 National Guard members to the Helena Inn, an action deemed dangerous by highway patrol. The 20,000 dollar damage case of Alina Noel versus Fox Missoula Theater Corp. heads to the jury as testimony closes in district court with Judge A. J. Horsky presiding and likely closing arguments anticipated. Noel alleges injuries from a fall due to carpet hazards on theater stairs.

Justice of the Peace A. J. White Alfred Braden R. Meyers Serfind Bercherf Clinton Shea Albert Anders National, Guard Tlelena Inn Highway Patrol Alina Noel Fox Missoula Theater Corporation A. J. Horsky

Helena Eyes Five Member Housing Authority Plan

Helena city council weighs creating a five member housing authority to access federal funds for slum clearance and low cost multi family dwellings. About 100 people attend a public hearing led by union members and real estate interests with broad support and cautious concern over repayment and cost.

Helena George Padbury Jaber Comet Project T. J. Colsins N. Burton Helena Trades and O& Corporate Burton Gollins Carl Nepper

Knights and Sisters Observe Flag Day Tonight in Rex Creek

Red Crecn lodge No. 32 and Estreliita temple No. 4 will meet in joint session at South Main Eagles hall this evening to observe Flag Day. Miss Doris Hansen of Pocatello will give a dramatic reading with tap dances, accompanied by her mother at the piano. A Red Cross lodge meeting and officer elections follow, with Estrellita temple also meeting. Maud Appleyard from Belt will be special guest. The evening ends with a general hour and buffet supper.

Red Crecn Lodge No Knights of Pythias Estreliita Eagles South Main Street Doris Hansen Pocatello George Hansen Maria Reynolds Hannen Grand Lodge Red Cross Lodge Estrellita Temple Maud Appleyard Pythian Sisters’ Temple Belt

American Association Meet Results and Postponements

Details from the American Association event show Milwaukee and Kansas City matchups with scores around mid 90s, including players Willis ngnater Wyatt Loatman Stephens and Becker R OH. Notable postponements include Toledo at St. Paul and Columbus at Minneapolis due to rain.

Louisville Milwaukee Willis Ngnater Wyatt Loatman Stephens Becker Toledo St. Paul Tata Columbus Minneapolis

Washington Trades Almada for Wasi from Browns

President Clark Griffith announced Washington has traded outfielder Mel Almada to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for outfielder Sammy Wasi. The move involves two major league teams and affects the lineup for the upcoming season.

Washington Clark Griffith Washington Baseball Club Mel Almada Sammy Wasi St. Louis Browns

Records Surely To Fall At Big Field Meet In Minnesota

Minneapolis June 15 One of the questions at the national collegiate track and field meet at the University of Minnesota is whether records will fall in the pole vault and high jump. Leading vaulters include George Varoff Oregon Loring Day Southern California and Ken Dills of Wisconsin. Varoff has cleared 14 feet 7 3 4 inches Day 14 0 1 2 inches and Dills 14 feet 4 inches. The world record is 14 feet 11 inches meet record 14 feet 9 3 4 inches. In the high jump Dave Albritton Ohio State shares the world mark of 6 feet 9 1 2 inches. Other contenders include Ed Burke Marquette Gil Cruter Colorado Lloyd Thomson Waiver Bill Vandermay Washington and Ted Leonas Notre Dame. The meet opens Friday with preliminaries trimming the field of some 300 athletes for Saturday finals.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota George Varoff Oregon Loring Day Ken Dills California Varoff Ed Burke Marquette Gil Cruter Colorado Lloyd Thomson Wa- Vier Bill Vandermay Washington Ted Leonas Notre Dame

Guldahl Leads Open Field in Tight Halfway Show

Ralph Guldahl holds a narrow lead at the halfway mark of the Western Open as Ray Mangrum, Paul Runyan and Sam Snead chase. Vying for the title, Snead and Runyan sit one stroke back with Hines and Hamilton close behind, while Penna and others trail by several strokes.

Guldahl St. Louis Ray Mansrum Ralph Guida Dayton Ohio Bro Mangrum Westwood Guldabi Snead Jimmy Hines New York Leland Gibson Kansas City Fenna Horton Smith Harry Cooper Jawson Little Frank Walsh

Big Bowt's Receipts May Reach Million

Promoter Mike Jacobs forecast advance sale receipts of 474000 for the Joe Louis Max Schmeling title fight at Yankee Stadium on June 22. He projected gross receipts over 1906000 with radio and picture rights, noting strong demand for 30 ring side seats and out of town purchases. Odds favored Louis 1 to 2 to win, with experts predicting heavy support for the champion.

Eddie Brietz New York Fintle Mike Jacobs Joe Louis Jacobs Louis

Woman Gets Lover To Drown Husband Near Bartlesville

Bartlesville Oklahoma June 15 Officers traced a rural romance as a murder case unfolds. Mrs Essie Matthews 37 admitted directing Leonard Overcast 37 to drown her husband Benjamin Franklin Matthews 52 who was said to be weakening last Sunday. She said they planned to free her to live with Overcast in Oklahoma City and that she and Overcast discussed the plan daily with Leonard saying he would push the husband under.

Bartlesville Oklo R. K. Harrin Essie Matthews Leonard Benjamin Frankin Matthews Oklahoma City Harris

Kentucky bombing not due 10 trial in Harlan county

London Ky June 15 The government spent most of today reading contracts to a jury to show coal companies on trial here conspired to prevent unionization in Harlan county Interstate commerce proof is needed to establish federal court jurisdiction in the case charging 20 corporations 22 executives and 22 current and former Harlan county officers with conspiring to violate the Wagner Act Sheriff Cawood said the dynamiting of a miner's home earlier today had no connection with the labor trials.

London Harlan County Harlan, Ky Herbert Cawood

Montana veterans elect new leaders at annual encampment

Miles City June 15 AP Karry A Young of Bulle was elected Montana department commander of the United Spanish American War veterans at the cross of the ith annual encampment here today Lewistown was chosen as the encampment city for 1939 Other officers were selected including Harry J Johnson Lewistown senior vice commander Alfred L Vergey Bozeman junior vice commander J W Nugent Miles City inspector Sam Hillburn Kalispell judge advocate George H Wilcox Butte patriotic instructor Les L Stoddard Dillings historian field Donaldson Butte surgeon W W Baker Glendive marshal Paul Frisch Hamilton senior color sergeant Sam Kellerman Great Falls assistant color sergeant Austliary Roster Agnes Wickersham Miles City elected department president of the auxiliary Also elected were Bates Great Falls senior vice president Theo Watson Bozeman junior vice president Kathryn Thompson Butte chaplain Anna Hampton Lewistown judge advocate Ottia Davies Noundpp patriotic instructor Gesina Black Butte historian Aliee Wilcox Butte conductress Mabel Tossiter Livingston assistant conductress Lucinda Ernhart guard Mamie Vergey Bozeman assistant guard Della Reese Livingston Elizabeth Franaham Bozeman and Gesina Slack Butte national delegates Ingan Sampson Missoula Mamie Vergey and Lydia Leathers Livingston alternates are Wickersham Anna Nugent department secretary Matilda Timberman treasurer and Winnie Walters reporter all of Miles City and Mildred Foster Oilson Lewistown musician Past department commander Robert G Richardson Missoula was a stalling officrr assisted by Frank Bates Great Falls

Miles City Karry A. Young Bulle Montana Ith Lewistone Harry J. Johnson Lewistown Alfred L. Vergey Boseman J. W. Nugent Sam Hillburn Kalispell Agnes Wickersham Bates Great Falls Theo Watson Bozeman Kathryn Thompson Butte Anna Hampton Ottia Davies Noundpp Gesina Black Aliee Wilcox Mabel Tossiter Livingston Lucinda Ernhart Mamie Fergey Della Reese Elizabeth Franaham Gesina Slack Ingan Sampson Missoula Mamie Vergey Lydia Leathers Wickersham Anna Nugent Matilda Timberman Winnie Walters Mildred Foster Oilson Robert G. Richardson Frank Bates

New Medical Body Formed For Auto Injury Care

San Francisco announces a new medical organization named The American Association for Traumatic Surgery to address the high toll of auto and machine accidents. Also notes: Washington approves a bill to bar aliens from fishing off Alaska waters. A general remark on trees changing branches to roots when sand covers them and reverting when uncovered.

San Francisco The American Association For Traumatic Surgery

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