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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1936

Page

3

State Highway Building Contracts Taken Under Advisement

Contracts for a new state highway department building were not awarded yet while highway projects proceed under advisory terms. Bids opened for the building in Great Falls showed low offers. major work includes general construction, heating and plumbing, and electrical wiring. Several projects in Missoula, Lincoln, Prairie, Cascade, and other counties are placed under contract, with multiple firms submitting bids for grading, surfacing, and bridge work, plus weighing station scales and driveways.

Highway Department Yeater—Ay Comiteela Freeighway Jury Nistine and Mistalattan Af Wangs Tore Shei Toy Great Falls Fred Deding Great Fatla Cahill-Moonny Rowipany Elmer Johnson Glasscow Northern Plumbing and Healing Company Melange Palaquist of Herena Rowe Flectric Company Creat Folie Blackfoot River Bonner-Ovendo Bonner Missoula County Hireh & Sons Construction Company Burako Lincoln County Kilpatrick Brothece Keliapol Terry-Brockway Prairie County Sereme C Roospiing Miles City Cascade County Woodward & Johnson L. W. Lockwood Glangaw Gve Miasoula Butle Gaurel Miles City Culbertson T. W. McGeaver Bult

Townsend Qutest 5 Not So Hot In Returns In Nine

Portland June 1 Two candidates in Malie debates on unofficial returns tonight. Townsend group endorsed multiple candidates. Connally defeated in the congressional race by a county tally. Ham calls for recount. Slocum and Oliver split endorsements. Oliver wins Townsend backed contest. Blin W Page seeks Republican gubernatorial nomination with Townsend support. Wander, pension planner aide, cited.

Portland Malie Charles BE. Calehiin F. B. Townsend Joseph W. Connally Coughlin Quelfietu Simon M. Ham Paul F. Slocum Slocum Janes C. Oliver South Portland Townsend Party Oliver Jim Townsend Blin W Page Skowhegan Vandidain Nate T. Wander

Maine Gop Nomination Race Highlights Several Contenders

In the chapter of Maine politics, Claude I. Smith leads for the second district Republican congressional nomination with support from Dr. Townsend, while Ralph Brewster runs unopposed for renomination in the incumbent third district. Katharine Hickson seeks a major office as the first Maine woman to run, but trails in the third district. Wallace F. Mabes Jr. wins the Democratic nomination for governor, with unopposed U.S. Senator Wallace J. White and Governor Louis J. Brann also securing their party bids.

Lewle Burrawe Clarence Leckamby Pittafield F. &. Townsend Maine Claude I. Smith Tnappeace Ralph ©. Brewster Alec ‘Townsend Katharine Hickson Bangor Wallace F. Mabes Hastport U.S Wallace J. White Lous J. Brann F. Mayold Dubhard

Mercury N Klaska Highest On Record

Seward Alaska June 1 AP The 10th day of June Alaska reports a unofficial reading of 108 degrees here the highest recorded in Alaska while a wildfire threatens the town of Palmer about 100 miles southwest temperatures continue to rise across the interior with Pairbanks reporting similarly hot conditions and a record heat wave persists across the region

Seward Alaghe Tamer Mereurt

Barbara Bell Fashions Pattern Book Ad

An old fashion pattern advertisement highlights Barbara Bell Fashions patterns for dresses and home sewing. It notes sizes 12 through 24 with bust measurements and yardage requirements, inviting readers to send for the Spring Pattern Book and place direct orders.

Barbara

Newspaper youth drive aims to drop the word newsies

Dallas reports the International Circulation Managers Association begins a drive to remove the term newsies from public use. A welfare committee identifies practices attracting young readers and notes marriages occur earlier. The group urges editors and circulation staff to recruit youths responsibly.

Dallas Driva Association Bay H Yang Salad Wan J. W. Kants Lancaster Young

First Lady Joins Illinois Coal Mine Tour

Mrs. Franklin D. Stoon descended into the New Grinital mine at West Frankfort Illinois, the world’s largest bituminous coal mine, setting a record of 15 318 tons in an hour. The visit, part of a broad tour by officials and families, highlighted mine conditions and industry costs.

Illinois

Petitions for Bora Circulated in Idaho

Reports from Idaho state petitions are circulating for renomination of William Borah for a sixth US Senate term. Frank Burroughs, a newspaper publisher with close ties to Borah, predicts Borah will win Idaho and carry the GOP to victory nationally.

Idaho Halk Maho Hhicktonk Dali Today William’ B. Warnh Tanto United States Borah Frank Hurroughs Burroughs Vietory i

High Winds Across Northwest Lead To Discomfort

Northwest reports record highs and high humidity as Minnesota and North Dakota areas experience strong winds and heat. Weather officials note temperatures near state capital highs while Minneapolis and St Paul record near 97 degrees. A newborn daughter to Irving Bolin and Ellin Mackay is mentioned in an unrelated note, as astronomers discuss time divisions and the origin of the word minute.

Paul AFY Tunderahowers Ngvompanind Aeme Polita Northwest Todac Minnerata Crana Afdinsceri Paatures Thayne Evetione North Dakota Drovaht Stinneapolta New York An_ nightpound Irving Borlin Ant Hia Wits Ellin MacKay

Twelve Hurt in Oil Refinery Blast Near Bakersfield

A large explosion at the Producers' Refinery near Bakersfield California injured twelve workers, with all fatalities and hospitalizations reported. Flames and debris extended over hundreds of feet as fire crews fought to contain the blaze, threatening nearby facilities and delaying crude production.

Bakersfield Calif Perros Ottompany Here Debrik Larnefart Ratinary Foiyro

Philadelphia Democrats Redeem 5.3 Million Hall for Demands

Philadelphia delegates branded the 15,000 seat Convention Hall as underused for the Democratic National Convention as ticket demands surged. National committee representatives estimated demand at about 300,000 while only 5.3 million dollars funded the venue.

Philadelphia Temanda

Truck Driver Dies At Wheel In Highway Project Incident

Bozeman reports a truck driver Dale Crourge aged 31 died at the wheel while hauling dirt on a highway overpass project. The vehicle struck a railing and caused damage. He was taken to a hospital, where he apparently died instantly.

Bozeman

Steel Company Hit in Imperial Dam Dispute

Washington reports the Steel Company faced a disputed contract stoppage over a labor board case. Secretary Jokes withheld a 1,404,660 note for steel purchases amid negotiations tied to a New Orleans decision on labor forces and employer-employee rehiring.

Steel Company Imperial Dam Washington Jane Autiig Uina Pabor Janes Mil Baught Steel Company Wise Autona Pho Tabay Board Ye Stale Inbar Poactions Ickow Heutherranit Court of

Strikers in Belgium Clash as Troops Move In

Unclear reports describe strikers in Belgium charging at streetcar lines and clashing with authorities in Liege and surrounding areas. Seven people were injured in a confrontation between strikers and police as regular army units mobilized to protect public services amid the strike.

Rovernor Lisge

Il Duce Signals Amity With Germany In June Talks

Rome reports Ulrich von Hannegg arrives to brief on discussions with Adolf Hitler. Virginia Gayde cites German sincerity toward Italy during the Ethiopian war and hints at an Italo German economic conference in Rome. Observers see a possible Danubian alignment, others warn of sanctions and a broader central European lineup.

Rome Aly Ron Poupees Labo Germany France Britain

Daily averages show crude oil production in week ended June 13

New York June 16 The American Petroleum Institute reports weekly averages for refining companies owning 39.6 percent of capacity. Daily crude oil production averaged 2,976,000 barrels, down from 2,960,009 barrels the prior week. Production operated at 80.3 percent of capacity, with total refinery capacity at 88.6 percent.

New York United States American Petroleum — Institute N Borreia

Wan Vlage execution set amid lengthy appeal

Aotse Idaho June 11 Douglas Van Vinck a 0 year old triple slayer of Tacoma Washington will face the dawn of 19AT at Jan ee it all attorneys calendaled today wholhé ceriticale on perfection of the condemned man's appeal was Med with the state supreme court District Judge Adam B Barclay of Twin Palla sentenced Van Vinck last February 22 to die for the murder of the prisoner's former wife 22 year old Mildred Hank of Tre an Washington next November She formerly died in Helena Montana White seating with Misa Stook whom h Kidnaned Van Vieck admitted he killed State Trade Officer Fontaine Colonel to death near Dahl and mostly wounded Deputy Sheriff Henry Glvina

Aotse Idaho Douglas van Vinck Tacoma Wanh Jenee State Supreme Court Adam B. Barclay Palla van Vinck Wif Mildred Hank Treamn Wani Helena Mont White Seatag Misa Stook H Kidnaned van Vieck Fontaine Dahl Henry Glvina

Gov Earle Wrecks Auto in Landing at Army Airport

Middletown Pennsylvania June 16 Governor George H Earle wrecked his autogi car in landing at the U S Army airport today He suffered a slight cut and a willson on the left hand text garbled but reports indicate minor injuries and safe evacuation to medical aid

Middletown George H. Earle U.S. Army Airport

Veterans in Whitefish hold annual meeting and program

Whitefish June 16. Veterans of Foreign Wars and other patriotic orders held annual meetings featuring addresses and an entertainment program including a baseball game. The joint assembly opened with remarks from FW. Rosengren of Minneapolis and Rev W Pippy of Helena. The FW encampment plans to continue tomorrow. Harrisburg pause: the state relief board will continue aid to Pennsylvania veterans who received federal bonus, regardless of total amounts.

Whiteftah Mantune Veterans of Foreign Ware Lie State Joint Assembly of Veterans FW. Rosengren Minneapolis W. Amjatour W. Pippy Helena Harrisburg State Emergency Relief Board Pennsylvania

Spanish Rightists Peeved by Disorder in Parliament

In Madrid a stormy session amid a rising attack on the government saw rightist leaders condemn disorder as a vote of confidence narrowly passed. The march toward upheaval followed deadly clashes leaving hundreds dead or wounded and many churches and political centers destroyed.

Madrid Dune Zen

Van-Tage hailed as cure by Helena miner in sensational ad

A wild Helena newspaper advertisement touts Van-Tage as a miracle stomach remedy. It features Helena miner Roman Wolanski praising quick relief from gas and constipation after using the product, with claims of rapid bowel regularity and dramatic weight loss. The piece cites Ovaley's Drug Store in Helena for purchases and portrays a broad local endorsement.

Helena Min City Van-Tagn Ovaley’s N. Main St Roman Wolanski Park Hotel

Great Van-Tage Promise in Early Medical Ad

An ad touts Van-Tage as a universal cleanser for bowels stomach liver and kidneys, claiming quick relief from digestive and toxin issues. It asserts cleansing action, bile flow stimulation, and purification of the body, urging readers to start today at Oneler's. It recounts a user’s prior failed treatments before quick results with Van-Tage.

Oneler Helene

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