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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
10
A jumble of local items covers bank notices permits, apartment updates, and shop advertisements. It notes a city engineer issuing permit counts, rental and painting jobs, and a small fire at a bakery with minor damages. officials suspect a cigarette caused the blaze.
Fred T. Fora of San Francisco, regional consultant for the U S Public Health Service, conferred with Dr W F Cagewell, secretary of the state board of health, on the 1939-40 budget to obtain federal aid for the health program. Dr Cogawell stated the biennial budget is approved by the U S government for the western states, with Ford representing the Health Service in the region.
Regular monthly meeting of Commercial Club directors to discuss Helgna Chamber of Commerce notes. Placer Hotel to host at noon. Secretary Matt Sinff announced yesterday.
Catholic women of Helena will start their annual retreat at Carroll College this evening with 60 plus registered for a three day event. Father Janenh A Collette of St Marys parish Helena will lead the exercises in the St Charles chapel at the college tonight. The retreat marks the third annual event held at the college this summer bringing clergy and lay participants from statewide gatherings. Ninety women attended last year under Very Rev Emmet Hiley.
Montana commission for the San Francisco fair considers proper advertising methods for the exposition. Fergienn, manager of Montanang Tne lite, and Gem Ue J Preebourn appeared to argue for employing Montat Me, Ine to fittened dnquiniey pi ets from the state's exhibit. The commission has authority to determine advertising standards and will act in absence of further assertion.
Helena school trustees met to review routine bills and orders for payment. They advertised bids for a new front annex and for removing a stack from Hawthorne to Bryant school. The building and grounds committee will handle the rigging matter. The board plans to meet again on July 20.
Wesley W. Weitz, noted as assistant attorney general, announced his resignation effective soon to start a private practice in Helena. He has long served the state, handling related legal matters and planning to open an office in Power City. He is a Montana Law School alumnus and has held several senior roles, including special assistant attorney general and state bar association leadership.
The nominating committee at last night’s Active Club meeting proposed a slate for the coming year. President Bob Lasse, vice president Jay Lynden, secretary Arnold Fred, with trustees Ed Quimby, Oxkiop Searin, and Ed Dougherty nominated. Election scheduled for next week.
In Corbin and nearby ghost towns of Jefferson County Montana a mining boom and county-seat moves shaped settlements. Corbin, Radersburg, Boulder City, Unionville and Unionville’s woodlands are recalled with ghost town lore, mines like Rumley and Custer, a railroad spur, and shifting populations amid a fading mining era.
Montana Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a Silver Bow County jury award of 2000 to Mary Willa against Midland National Life Insurance. The case involved a double indemnity policy for Hugh Malloy who died after an accident at a stock car event. The insurer argued Malloy’s death was due to mental insufficiency, but the court ruled he exposed himself to the storm and accident led to his death.
The Montana Wildlife Federation of district No. 5 filed articles of incorporation yesterday with Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell. Directors listed include Peter Westergaard of Milton New Jersey Birrer of Sheridan WW H Morne of Anaconda W T Trallard of Butte and Alex Baer of Deer Lodge. Objects cited are to protect wands nature and wildlife and wildlife of the counties Powell Granite Deer Lodge Beaverhead Silver Bow and Madison.
The Montana Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of paying for refunding bonds totaling $872,000. The decision, written by Justice Vestewart, rejects a challenge by Ron Lodge Lewin and Clark County taxpayers who argued the act created new debt. The ruling states the legislature proceeded with a state old program benefiting the people without creating new liabilities.
Under Nel Holloman the M C A forms YMALA to run a learn to swim campaign at the Ueelona Y.CAL network. Certificates will be awarded for lifesaving divisions. Special classes for boys, men and women, with individual instruction. Ten lessons cost four dollars per member for a three week period.
Aug s ta pair from Augusta, Mr and Mrs Dave Yonry, were jailed in the county prison under $400 bond after pleading not guilty to third degree charges. The arrest followed a reported neighbor dispute. A deputy sheriff, Nick Tosdor, led the investigation Wednesday. Local authorities described the case as ongoing.
A Bearded Men's Committee meeting was held to outline plans for a Sunday cavalcade to Anaconda Deer Lodge Phinnaburg and Livingston for All Montana day observances. Meanwhile rehearsals for the pageant From Camp to Capital continue at Glvic auditorium under Ray Booth with a full cast expected.
The Montana State Library Association wrapped a two day convention in Helena with resolutions naming committees to draft a certification bill and study appropriations. Mary Rolen, Olna Man, and Lois Payson prepared the resolution which thanks Helena librarians and Miss Margaret over Hillings as president. Committees include certification and appropriations chaired by Winifred Felghmer and Lucile Merman. Miller and Miss Tundhore head travel to the American Library Association meeting in San Francisco, with visits to Portland and Union College.
The Last Change Mining Group convenes at 6:30 Monday evening, June 29, at the Player hotel. The meeting includes a dinner, committee reports, and plans for Jubilee observances at Last Chane Gulch. Members should reserve by contacting Secretary A. V. Trent at Adult Brothers, 117 of 628.
The Tey Ralph S Johnson of St Joan's Lutheran church announced a church run program from 9 to 12 daily except weekends for children ages 6 to 16. It includes worship instruction handcraft recreation and singing with supervision. The program begins today and runs through June. Ray Johnson and Grace were mentioned in association with local arrests yesterday in separate police actions.
Montana highway board to meet today and Saturday to open six bids for road and bridge work. Projects include grading and drainage on several county roads, construction of multiple bridges, and surfacing with crushed gravel on miles of rural routes in Prairie, Custer, Petroleum, and Valley counties. Bids seen include 1 540 090 dollar highway debentures to be offered for sale.
The U S social security board approved the state honed program for child welfare services for the coming year. Admin M Bradford of state public welfare announced the plan costing 30000 dollars, with half funded by the state and half by the federal government. Also meeting were welfare board members, County Attorney PAM Greenan, and Cascade County officials on relief tasks.
Federal funds totaling 74,054 were received to reimburse the state for completed highway projects. Distribution to counties included Pondora 10,471 Wheatland 12,775 Flathead 4,009 Lewis and Clark 26,076 Forgna 13,812 Meagher 10,111, under oversight of Treasurer Ray N. Shannon.
M. E. Anderson named president of Capital City lodge Scandinavian Fraternity of Averios 1. Other officers elected include Marta Wonre as vice president Alve Hovde recording secretary J A Eek finance secretary Fred W. Tobinson treasurer Talela Marta chaplain Melvin Maggueos marshal Nels Lengntether Jas Kuard Richard Bergaulel Pers Johnson Elena Johnson past president. Plans discussed for northeast district convention to be held June 20 and 30.
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