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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

12

City Briefs and Advertisements Mix In Scrambled Page Text

Tri O Gy Conniel Kathleen Nielean and other names appear with phone numbers in a cluttered city briefs section. The Adv pieces advertise health reports by Dr. L F Hall and other services from Leo's and various local businesses. A paragraph discusses a camp enlistment and possible re placement, with national forest supervisor W B Try commenting on future staffing and economic impacts.

Kathleen Nielean L. F. Hall Basith Leo's

College Quartet to Sing at Abrialan Church this Evening

Northwaort Christian college quartet to perform at 7 48 pm at Abrialan church led by Rev H M Waldron. The group travels about 7000 miles since January 1 presenting songs in churches hospitals and homes while pursuing studies. Repertoire includes gospel songs spirituals readings and solos.

Christian Church Northwaort Christian College Abrialan H. M. Waldron Paetor Quered Nongs

Women's Retreat Ends Today With Exercises and Meeting

The third annual women’s spiritual retreat at Corral College in Helena gathers 87 participants from 16 Montana cities for an evening of exercises, a holy hour, and a noon banquet. The Very Rev. Thomas Atujillgon will lead as rector of St Edward’s, with an election of officers at the campus chapel and banquet in the dining hall.

Jfeiena Corral Collego Thomias Atujllgon Edwarde Comlary Santtie Wash Montane Helena Conrad Meleva J. J. Geter Kathryn Gullitie Clarice Mary Cardy Mery Burke Mor Mary Guy Geneviave Opp Anne Ceccone Ellen Tien O R. R. Purcell Mins Agnes Wall Laurie Kalner Mian Marguerite McDonald Ann O'Donnell Mry Clase Milledge Ele Holloman Mias Tiley Alus Jo Merziock Nim Joseph Merziock Irs Ansa Bchnitit Mine Mery Nunke Theresa Kane Raymond Morgan Trutelle Senter Frances Everett Claude Coyle Butte Elizabeth O'Brien Agnes Shea FW. McCarthy BI. McCullough Mra W Murrhy Mian Hola Euxeteautt Charles Devoo Andre Sabo Mary Habete Gold Creek Ara FH. Barber John Rogers Richard Hollentack Barene l Keeafn Joronh Briggeman Cut Sank Wilfred Nadevu Uso Brennan Mr Schaefer Mina Amelia Petera Deer Lodge Mra Mary Kelles Dutton Doheny Leo Doheny Alice Dahersten Het. Boehm Valle Walter Brophy Eveeno Fxan Tower Mre Amelia Tacks Joa Letmers Dire Joseph Tackes Nim Lana Tucker Shelby Mary Sima Great Folts Mra Homes Kelty Brownine Loulmm Levis Je Hy Thay Sirs John Iarley C. P. Ticken Telana Ming Mary Goilk Misa Dorothy Smyte Telaville Buss Tlatre Geary Annoonda Clara Cavla

Ayers to Speak at Havre Meeting of County Officials

Gov Ayers will speak at the Montana Association of County Commissioners annual meeting in Havre June 17 to 19. He is set to close the gathering with remarks. Secretary D H McCarty of Hardin says several nationally known men have accepted invitations to speak.

BE. Ayery Brington Montana Association of County Commisaluriers Havre Ayers D. H. McCarty Hardin Association

Personal notes from Glasgow and vicinity events

A stream of short notices lists individuals visiting or traveling yesterday or recently. Names include John Gunlek, E G Chambers, J G Locke, K E Burnett, Verve Harvay, Mya O IT Geaham, Mr and Mrs STP Hogan, Mr and Mrs 0 F Howara, Nell MacLean, Th Wy Crawford, Alga Gedminik, Catherine Manett, J Quiey, Ira C Mec Cauley, Taur Keboa, Mrs A Dean, Dr W R Hopkins, Harry W Brown. Travelers frequenting the Placer and Great Northern lines are noted, with trips to Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Great Falls.

John Gunlek Glasgow Harvey Alga Gedminik Catherine Manett Anaconda Placer Ore Wath J. Quiey Ira C. MecCaulay Fort Benton Anacreyentgrans Taur Keboa Matthern New York City

Water projects awarded contracts for improvement

Montana water conservation board awarded two contracts totaling 89,? for irrigation work. Card Engineering Works Helena won 83,889 for Tongue river project in Big Horn county. Nevada crack Improvement job in Powell county bid 6,000. Dam near Darby 35 miles west stores 1700 acre-feet for 20,000 acres. project near completion, aiding crops and marketing in Bitter Root valley.

Montana Water Conservation Board Antimator C. Boenpflug Miles City Tongue River Blg Horn County Card Engineering Works Helena Nevada Powall County E. B. Donohue State Water Board Bitter Root Pynien Consstystion Board

Mother of Lock Men Passes in East

Mrs. Sarah Smith aged 70, a well known Montana resident and mother of Paul T. Smith, railroad commissioner, and J. J. Smith of Stabbing Auto Supply Co., Helena, died in Rochester, Minnesota. She had lived in the Boulder valley, Butte, and Ogden, Utah, and was born in Des Moines, Iowa. Surviving are her daughter in Butte, son in Van Nuys, California, and several grandchildren and siblings. The body will be sent to Butte for burial.

Sarah Smith MontAna Paul T. Smith J. J. Smith Stabbing Auto Supply Company Helena Rochester Minn Butte J. C. Harris Boulder Valley Don Smith Smith Tos Angeles Gallf Fred Byrne Los Angeles R. G. Monahan Alice Maguire Nell Maguire Yall Butta

City plans July start for new sidewalks and curbs

City engineer Andy Richardson says July will see construction of new sidewalks and curbs on unimproved Helena Street. Property owners must file applications with their addresses and frontage, with the city supplying labor and materials for new constructions only. Two 10 man crews are planned and residents will be notified when work can begin, with up to June 20 for project opening on a nearby street.

Aldewalka Seurba Helena Striete Andy Richardson City Engineers Office Michardson Rehardson Tes Afflen Hichardson Aso

Twenty-One Teachers Added to Annuity List in Montana

Montana retirement board added twenty-one teachers to the Annuity list, raising total enrollees to 301. State Treasurer Ray N. Bhannon said statements are being mailed to about 6,060 system members showing their balances. A separate item reports a $27.60 fine in a Butte justice court for fishing without a license near Dewey. Fort George Wright training camp opened with 235 students from five northwest colleges under Lt. Col. Charles W. Jones.

Montana Ayatemt Ray N. Bhannon Butte Thelne Mats Nahant Fame Big Hole Tivee Dewey Fort George Wright Wash Htkers Training Corps Northwant Charles W. Jones University of Tinka

Remembering Dad the Old Man and His Pranks

A reminiscence of a father, the "old man," who made people laugh for over 70 years. The piece recalls his humor, practical jokes, and famed quarrels, including a well feud and a drayman convention, reflecting a rural life and enduring family bonds.

Father Dad Tim Mo Wan

Young Democrats Plan Red Cross Dance June 29

The Young Democrats club of Ipewix and Clark County will host a Red Cross war relief fund dance Saturday night June 22 at the city center. Music by Kenny Buckles' 10 piece band. Tickets sold by A committee chaired by Art Baker with general committee members named. Event aims to raise funds for the war relief effort in Europe.

Young Memocratia Club Ipewix Clark County Tia Clyte Center Kenny Buckles Toto Dickey Isat Aigit YG. Toomey American Red Cross Europe Howaldt Dickey Art Baker Mabel Atunro Tommy Meredith Mabel Munro Margaret White Tim Glarum Jim Cook Cilte T+wert Earl Datton May Borquiat Alles Shea Ham Xanlo Ester Colm Tn Margaret Everett Fatertainment Blush Art

Rehearing Petition Denied By Top Court In Recovery Action

The Montana Supreme Court denied a petition for rehearing in a recovery action totaling about 200000 dollars in property and stocks. The petition contested a district court judgment favoring defendants, with the high court in a four to one decision upholding the lower court ruling. The case involved alleged conspiracies and various executors, wills, and land matters tied to Fergus and Rosebud counties.

TOP Court Montana Supreme Court Ty No Chao Frank J. Wiiwaseran Andrew Od Bald Te Poon Carl J. Stahl Ath of Fuatie Vintalfe Grought Authly Als Telet Court Aetna Arta Supreme Court Juatlce Howard Johnson Duallces Ray Snider Metathe Joseph East Tim Patar Branson Agnes Keal Roxsbud County Kerman Sehnaek High Lynch F. ¥. Il. Colla Company Rosabud County Med Tragmertyt

Large Montana Wool Sales Reported

About 60 percent of Montana wool supply sold now. Buyers continued through the week at prices from 29 to 31 cents. Government Anguunesiens prompted wool purchases for military use, with most transactions clustered in northern Montana districts.

Montana Ra- Nalje Evisa Pticea wealeMaker Anguunesiens Od Woslaru Paris

Walker Confirmed as Customs Court Judge

Washington reports the nomination of Thoras J. Walker, noted as a nominee for the United States Customs Court, confirmed today. Dispatches describe planes over Tours France and the sounds of anti aircraft fire and bombs heard during coverage of the event.

Walker Customs Court Washington Thoras J. Walker Mon- Landons Judea United States Tours France Toure

Helena masons set for Montana gathering in Billings

Helena masons will depart for a four day convention in Billings starting Thursday. The delegation includes John Scott Harrison, Luther Haubarg, Francis D. Jones, Jerry G. Pickett, Ralph Lodee, and other officers of the Grand Commandery and Royal and Select Masters of Montana. Associate Justice Ralph LeArnold is scheduled to speak at a banquet on Mandap night.

Kulgis Tommiar Ralph le Arnold State Supreme Court

Counties Transmit Property Tax Funds Report Details

State Treasurer Tay Shuyman announced transfer of county property tax funds for 1939. Listed totals by county include Deaverhynd 9495.76 and 9199.50, Broadwater 6718.14 and 618.5, Chimtontt 210.54 and 108.05, Doorridge 21 GER.42, Gallatin 23225 and 949.1, Walden Valley 2776.95 and 9637.04, MIN SULBR76 and Hao, Ravath 0 708.75 and 60.30, Silver Haw 83819.12 and 53169, Sililweter 7290.87 and 7488.70, Valles 3519.66 and 77895.06.

Inez Vale Gallatin Walden Valley Sililweter Valles

More Registered Voters In County Than 1996

Registration figures show Lawren and Clark counties totaling 10 621 for the July 1649 primary versus 9 796 for the 1998 July ballot. Clerk A Je Duncan notes many precinct tallies with varied counts, including 263 at one precinct and 830 at another, amid a broader note on bicycle production in England.

Lawre and Clark County A. Je Duncan Precinate Thie

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