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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

2

Catholic Laymen's Retreat Ends With Election in 1940 41

Avaconds treasurer Hamill and Townsend president O'Hearn head the Montane laymen's retreat for 1940 41. The weekend featured spiritual exercises, a canonical adoration, and a closing Mass led by Bishop Gilmore. A centenary celebration for Catholicity in Montana was proposed, with 3 145 attendees since 1935.

Hamill Avaconds RM. O'Hearn Townsend McMahon Vita Grophy Catholicity Montana Brevensville St. Mary's Mission Peter J. DeSmet Isst Miley John P. Carroll Helena Montane Laymen’s Retreat Association John J. Holtes Adan Eulberg Sudhurst Thomas Corbally Graat Talla James J. Hrelt Butte Bleicheer Butts John Hamli Angconda Phil Greenal Great Falls W. B. Hennessy Contrad

State Game Commission reviews deputy engagement at Red Lodge

The Montana Game Commission held a day long hearing on reinstating Cai Belson as deputy warden at Red Lodge. The board offered no decision timeline and cited prior conduct spanning about five years as unbecoming an officer.

Game Commission State Fish and Game Commission Cai Belson Red Lodge Benson McVarland

Damascus Falls Threat Lifts After British Pressure

British and pro allied forces press the Levant front as heavy shelling from warships aids the attack on Sidon and Abou Kemal falls to a motorized column from Iraq. RAF reports clash with German bombers near Beirut as fleets patrol the Lebanese coast amid escalating hostilities.

Galian Mardjayoun Vichy Sidon Adwitt Abou Kemal Euphrates Iraq Imperial Ben Gauliist Levant Damascus Beirut Viscusalya Syria Lebanon Meel R.A.P RAF HAF Fleet Ir Arm Levent Secon Suphrates Valley Aleppo Ater Alstoric Metronolis Moat Moat Importens Capitel

Butte Family Narrow Escape From 300 Foot Canyon Plunge

Mr and Mrs Douglas and 14 month old Alverta survived a highway crash when their car went off a high mountain grade and tumbled more than 300 feet into a canyon near Butte The accident, blamed on glare from approaching cars, left the vehicle flipping several times before stopping at the canyon rim Names linked to the region and witnesses are listed with Fort Benton Fort Shaw and nearby communities noted by local authorities

Butte Jane Dhrs Douglas Raft Alverta Helain Patte Whlen Petroimren Sal Gratt

Willkie Awarded Honorary Degree by Dartmouth College

Wendell L. Willkie received an honorary degree from Dartmouth College. The college president praised his political defeat as a source of unity. The article lists multiple names from various towns and organizations associated with the event.

Willkie

World’s Youngest Flier Learns to Pilot Planes

Ronnie Selianz of Hopeville, age 8, is already training as a professional airman. For two years he has logged hundreds of hours, performing precise maneuvers with guidance from his father Wal Arn F. Schanz at a local flying school near Nere.

Youll Ronnia Selianz Hopevills Hhe Éllis Élders Uheir Lealy Lis Controls Rouaia Tonnies Aig Wal- Arn F. Schanz Nere Ronnie Dad Alavlsh Aeronca Ronnie Schang Haneville Tle

Honorary doctorates awarded at 172nd commencement

Wilikie listed only as age citizen in the citation, and Navy Secretary Frank Knox received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees at the college’s 172nd commencement ceremony.

Wilikie Navy Frank Knox

Theft Report From Fligelaun's Store Saturday

A theft report filed after a shoplifting incident at Fligelaun's store on Saturday night notes a valued coat worth 400 dollars was taken. Police called to the scene documented the theft and are investigating the incident.

Fligelaun

Hitler Said About to Call Up Reichstag

Basler Nachrichten reports growing talk of convoking the German Reichstag with indications the body would meet at the start of the week. A Meulers British agency dispatch from London quotes the paper claiming Adolf Hitler would address the Reichstag session.

Hitler Reichstag Berlin Basler Nachriemten Meulers London Adolf Hiller

Finland Encourages Voluntary Evacuation of Women and Children

A dispatch from Helsinki reports Finland has long promoted voluntary evacuation of women and children as a precautionary preparedness exercise. The measure aims to ready the population for potential wartime disruption and reflect ongoing civil defense planning.

Helsinki Storkholm Dagens Nyhetar Finland

Missoula Opens New 600000 Hotel With Gala Dinner

Missoula prepares to formally open a new six story hotel costing 600000 with 141 guest rooms. The facility is air conditioned fireproof and earthquake proof and replaces the Hotel Florence which burned in September 1949. Out of town speakers include A N Whitelock Chicago Milwanker's general counsel B W Scaldrett St Paul Northern Pacific executive, George B McLeod San Francisco Hemnend bomber company VP, and James D Graham State Federation of Labor leader. Dinner tables are sold out with 400 seats already reserved.

Missoula Florence A. N. Whitelock Chicago Milwanker Road B. W. Scaldrett St. Peel Northern Pacific Railway George B. McLeod San Trencisco Hemnend Bomber Company James D. Graham State Federation of Labor Opens Hight

Reports of Troop Movements May Be Screen

London reports say German troop movements in eastern and northeastern Germany facing Russia may be maxim inspired propaganda intended to pressure Britain. Some view Tass released data as Moscow Berlin propaganda cooperation. Debate centers on Hitler’s possible aims and Stalin’s stance against a German approach to Russia.

London Britain Germay Germany Russia s/ aftifie Tass Moscow Berlina Berlin Adolf Hitler Hitler Helsinki Joseph ‘Stalin

Harmonica Virtuoso Seeks Quiet Bar Job Tale

Fragmented report notes a harmonica virtuoso in Cleveland on June 14 at a tavern. The piece mentions a bartender with an Indian fighter past, a teacher, and odd reflections on aging, hobbies, and a foxed array of memories.

Cleveland Reese Walter Australia Sheepzie Ang $S

War Front Reports Naval Action Near Beirut

Battle details from the Mediterranean describe a heavy British cruiser hit near Beirut by Syrian and Lebanese forces. British ships including the Renown and destroyers left Gibraltar after dawn, with heavy air and sea activity and fog limiting visibility.

Salinea Spain Mediterranean Aircrafic Santiers Ack Royal Victorious Renown Gibraltar Weewalsaal

Japanese Warships Seen Off Chekiang Coast

Chungking dispatch reports Japanese warships including cruisers and an aircraft carrier massed off the Chekiang province coast in eastern China with some units moving southward.

London Chungking Chekiang Province China

Freezing of Axis assets shocks Nazi businessmen

The freeze on Axis assets in the United States drew little surprise among German business leaders. Many viewed Roosevelt's move as expected, noting Germany had already moved movable assets abroad and prepared for potential loss of American holdings. No official German comment appeared, while reports of Italian reprisals prompted interest but no firm response from Berlin.

Berl United States Roonevelt Roosevelt Italy Germany

Banker Langdon Wood Dies in Buffalo at 87

Langdon B. Wood investment banker and New York Stock Exchange member died in Buffalo on June 15 at age 87. He had a long career in finance and was known for his leadership in market circles and civic affairs. The obituary notes his prominence in banking associations and his contributions to the finance community.

Buffalo N. Y Junia Langdon B. Wood New York Stock Exchange

Wristwatch Lost Reported To Police At Night

Mrs. B. Witham reported to police that her wristwatch had been either tested or stolen from her at Nite Oil Saturday night. Attempts are being made to introduce abaca or Manila Kemp 49 in the American tropics.

B. Witham Manila Kemp

New British Bomber Emerges as Unusually Fast

The Glenn L. Martin Co disclosed a faster British bomber under construction at Martin Field. British reps watched the plane fly yesterday. It surpasses the BA-26 in speed though with less bomb capacity and range, while aluminum shortages push use of plywood and plastic.

Baltimore Britain Glenn L. Martin Company Martin Field Martin Company Joseph Tio Hartson Martin Army Navy Tepresintetive Hartson Hare

British Charging French Fleet Is Used by Nazis

London reports the British ministry of economic warfare charges that the French merchant fleet is under German control and aids the Reich. Ninety percent of ships entering the Mediterranean allegedly transport ground nuts and palm kernels from French West Africa to Marseille for Germany. Ships guarded by German officers reportedly move crops, phosphates, and Indo-Chinese outputs to aid Germany, with routes to Trieste via the Dardanelles and equipment from Russia, Romania, Korea, and Yugoslavia.

London Ministry of Economic Warfare Wadnabted- Ty Lys German Nymnisilte Commission Wiesbaden Yilal Reich Prenah Mediterranean ATR French West Africa Marseille Germany Shine Greece Dardanelles Russia Rumania Coresia Yugoslavia Porte Trieste

God as refuge and shelter in Christian Science lesson

A 1947 Christian Science Lesson Sermon titled God the preserver of man cites Psalms and Deuteronomy, highlighting God as refuge and shield. The lesson also references belief to divine Science text Belief and Health, noting man sustained by God, the divine principle of being.

Churches of Christ Scientist Bermon Mary Baker Eddys P Fao

Professor to Speak in Glasgow and Glentana

Dr. Robert A. Montgomery of the University of Texas will lecture in Glasgow on Wednesday afternoon and in Glentana on Wednesday night. He will discuss economic phases for national farm conditions at the Valley county AAA committee event.

Glasgow Valley County Aaa Glentana Robert A. Montgomery

Desert War Shifts as Axis Presses Near Damascus

The report notes Jerusalem Beirut and Damascus under pressure as Axis air and sea actions resume. British and Free French advances in Syrie reach key sites while the main French fleet reportedly departs Toulon. The piece highlights hopes of breaking a stalemate and improving British defensive prospects in the Middle East.

Axis Beirut Brideh Cepris Berlin Vichy Toulon France Atliw Dave Syrie

Baby Drowns Off Hamilton Coast After Searchtwist

Brooks, a resident of Hamilton, searched for his three year old son Mickey and found the child drowned tonight in an irrigation canal near the Biller Roots area over 25 miles from the Hamilton coast.

Hamilton Cecil Brooks Mickey Jody Allen Ajacento Biller Loegan Callie Fuera

Nazi is Captured After Escape From Fort Lincoln Camp

Bismarck North Dakota June 15 An intensive search ended late today with the capture of Johann Heinrick Theodor Marpuenle who escaped early Friday from the German seamen's internment camp at Fort Lincoln by tunneling under a ten foot wire fence.

Bismarck N. D Johann Heinrick Theodor Marpuenle Fort Lincoln

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