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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

5

Weather in Helena and Surrounding Cities June 18

Helena reports overall warm temperatures with a high near record levels for the day. Cities like Denver and New York show varied readings while Fort Peck and Great Falls log hotter highs. lows stretch into the night with hints of cooler air moving in.

Pelena Todey Yewr Cowes Mauaparaiurg Denver Spinneapalm New York Tees Okahome Gil Portland Ateneo Ar Monate Dr. Cash Gennet Ady

Personal notices from a Montana mining town page

A jumble of names and registrations from visas to hotels mixed with a collision report. Ripley Olfridge and others registered at the Placer and Tarver hotels. Scattered entries include M C Falkner, G Smith, J A Paty, Dick Armstrong, Bob Welle, and temporary notes on a car collision near a federal building with minor damage reported.

Dick Armstrong Big Timbers Tarver M. C Falkner Fianc Y. G. Smith Crom Agency Harvey Mem Tago Beckerini Mer. T. Pollypiece Nanien Grasa Range Tunlap Parkwater Wash John Morrissey Hingham

Picnic Draws Large Crowd At Ellis ton Lions Camp

A second annual Montana state picnic drew about 500 attendees from across the state to the Lions club camp near Elliston. The day featured softball, volleyball, horseshoes, dancing, and children's activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with events organized by Buand Strova’s committee and J. R. Miller leading the media group. Caterer Fred Munger oversaw lunch service.

Thy Montana Mqster Control Board Helena Interiateet SRO Mquity Board Teat Alate Lions Club Elliston Buand Strova J. R. Miler Rny Smith Virgil Innes Mike Dolan UM. A. Wane J, EB

Obituary: J H Sampson 72 dies at St Johns Hospital

James H Sampson aged 73 longtime Helene district resident died yesterday at St John s Lowplint following a illness. Born in Cornwall England 1867 he came to the United States about 60 years ago living in Unionville then Maryville where he worked for Drum Sum mon Mining 1886 to 1900. For four decades he ranched at Canyon Creek and was a Woodmen of the World member. Survived by son Edgar and daughter in law Sampson two grandsons Clifford Kenneth Eampton two daughters Theodore Magnus and Raymond Reynolds and granddaughter Narino Reynolds Clare Lincox Sampson wife of the Released died September 30 1930. Funeral by Opp and Conrad.

T James H. Sampson St. John’s Mr. Sampson Cornwell Ingland United State Hor Usioovila Maryville Drum Summon Mining Company Canyon Creak Idgar Sampavu Clifford Kenneth Eampton Theodore Magnus Raymond Reynolds Narino Reynolds Clare Lincox Sampson Opp Conrad

Helena Mian Earns Doctor of Medicine Degree at Northwestern

Raber Mr Campbell of 422 Dearvarn Street receives medical degree at Northwestern University in Evanston. Campbell graduates from Helena Mehachaat and completes medical studies at Mantaxa. He did internship at St Jason's Hospital in Chicago and plans to practice medicine in Helena.

Campbell Lt Campbell Dearvarn Street Medijcine Degren Northwentjen University Sevanston Helena Mehachaat Mantaxa Nortiwesters St. Jason's Chicago Yle Pracice Mewitine

Death notices for Taraos Sapipaog and Lars Pearson

Taraos H Sapipaog 73 died yesterday at St John’s Hospital. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at Onp and Conrad chapel. Lars Albert Pearson 51 died Saturday. Funeral at 2 p m today at Opp and Conrad chapel by Rev L G Hicks. Burial in Forestvale Cemetery.

Taraos H. Sapipaog S T. John's Hospital Conrad Chanel Lars Albert Pearson Batorday Bua Opp and Conrad Chapel

France's new cabinet leans toward aging military elite

An obscure political complexion hints the Franch cabinet will be run by an older corps of military men. Premier Potato reshapes the government with veterans like Detente Minister Gen. Martina Weygand and Admiral Jean Dariza guiding defense and navy affairs. Paul Reynaud reorganizes the cabinet while Charley Pomaret and Louis Oscar Frossard hold key posts.

France Germany Raul Martina Weygand Near East Wandste Outm Colson Jean Dariza Ministry of Navy Merchant Marina Paul Baudoin Economic Warfare Committee Paul Reynaud Charley Pomaret Socialist and Republican Union Party Louis Oscar Frossard Marcel Bouthillier Reynaud Reynard Tinine Iry Colonia Albert Riviere Hts

Spiritual Retreat Ends With Banquet and Election Meet

The third annual women's spiritual retreat in Helena concluded yesterday at Carroll College with a banquet and elections. Bernard Sauber of Gold Creek was chosen president of the Women's Retreat Association, succeeding Josephine Merzlack of Helena. Anna Ceccono and Lovina Kalauer, both of Helena, were elected vice president and secretary-treasurer. Attendees totaled 87 women from 17 Mantana cities and towns. The event was led by Very Rev. Thomas Mulligan of St. Edward's, Seattle, with toastmaster Rev. Emmet Riley of Carroll College. The retreat marked the final installment of the annual exercises. priests and laymen retreats were also noted with attendees and organizers listed.

Helena Diocuse Endei al Mra Bernard Sauber Gold Crack Women's Retreat Association Josephine Merzlack Helen Anna Ceccono Lovina Kaluer Helena Tronailey Mantana Carroll College Thomas Mulligan Edward's Merinary Seattle Wash Emmet Riley Cerrol Preadent Mantena Cathelle Rav Mrest Association Carroll Maurice 8. Shechy Catholic University of America At Washington

Unity Metaphysical Center to Sponsor Recital by Poetess

Angela Morgan, acclaimed as one of America's greatest poets, will headline a recital next Sunday evening June 23 under Unity Metaphysical Center auspices. The event, between Atlantic and Spokane, features Morgan's readings and a schedule of talks including Courage Keep On and Reform or Transform. Notable attendees cited include Fdrin Mark ham and Dr. William Dyan Phelps from Tate University, with Miss Nth Chew returning from Portland Seattle to announce the center’s alttmer schedule for Friday meetings.

Angela Morgan America Elena Unity Metaphysical Center Tate University Mirs Nth Chew Portland Seattle Nrenent Afondwyn Toplea Frayer Misa Chew Tay Merold Kemmis Tandon Englynd Moly Sronm

Christian Science Lesson Text Read In Churches Of Christ

The lesson sermon on Sunday June 16 1940 focused on God the Preserver of Man with Golden Text from Psalm 18 and citations from Isaiah 43 and Genesis 14 referencing divine protection. It also quoted Mary Baker Eddy from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures describing Israel’s passage and the spiritual ascent from material to spiritual existence guided by divine presence.

God Lessop-Serman Churches of Christ Alg Mary Baker Lerael Hed Sea

Trail Riders Picnic at Colorado Gulch

Twenty four Melenx Trail Riders Featesday enjoyed a horseback trip to Colorado Gulch where they held a picnic. The trip began at 10 in the morning and returned at 7 in the evening. Next Sunday they rode again at 10 o'clock to McClellan Creek with a lively, organized outing for all members.

Melenx Colorado Gulch Thor McCtellan Creek

Tourists Arrive for Gates of the Mountains Cruise

Forty Nike tourists led by the Cruising Amero party reach Helena for a Gates of the Mountains tour. Sponsored by Paells Northwest Tourist and Montanins Inc, the trip includes stops in Helena before continuing to Butte. Officials expect heightened publicity and increased touring to the state capital this year.

Nike Subare Athenait Ff Stelena Butte Paells Northwest Raymond Whitcomb Tour Enoisor Land Crulus Agency Holonn Avery Cumming ml Trartle Metrolitan Newspapera State Capitol David 3. Caerar Chicago Herald-American Lucia Lewis Chlonze Daily News Samon Marshall Doetroit News M. & Biathenon Michigan Auto Club Detroit W. Bruca Macnamee U. R. Iivel Washington, D Varn Turnquist The St. Paul Dispatch George Senulze Caefunntt Enquiree Fa Duckhee Minneapolis Biase Journal Harold Cases Speehano Ny Chronicle Grave Kirkpatrick Walter Bobknnn Chamber of Commerce

Instruction Tonight At Carroll College For Civil Aeronautics

The Carroll College campus will host a civil aviation program starting tonight at 5 40 o clock in the college gymnasium. Classes run Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings through September 1, covering civil aviation regulation navigation meteorology parachutes aircraft theory instruments radio and related topics. Fee of 17 for attendance asked, with seats limited to 30 students. ground school free, flight training 36 to 50 hours offered at Helena airport under Rev Dr Edward W Nonman.

Civil Aeronautica Authority Genound Carrolt Heollege Gymnasium Buitiog Firat Tihani Couras Couraa Mshtachings Edward Wo Nonman Collexs Nec Helena

Mexican presidential candidate attack sparks deadly riot at rail station

Reports say anti administration candidate Gen. Junk Andreu Almazzan arrived with a retinue when a blast at the Hermassito Sonors station killed one man, Maytodes Nercisso Carens, and wounded several others. Gen. Francisco Borquez, army leader, called it an assassination attempt.

Hermassito Sonors Max F—Campernonh Francisco Borquez Junk Andreu Almazzan Almazan Nogales Wan Maytodes Nercisso Carens

Two Buildings Prowled in Helena Reported

Pallea yesterday incerved Fonores that the Appin House on Northt Maln atraet had then entered and that the Helena Tent and Awning store had been entered. Several small articles in the Tent and Awning store were disturbed, but nothing valued as valuable was taken. The prowlers entered by breaking a window.

Pallea Appin Maln Atraet Anilrome Helena

Dog Poisoner Active in Helena Reports Spread

Reports from Helena note a dog poisoning incident affecting dogs owned by George Kennedy at 66 Broadway and other residents at 314 Beattle Street and 515 Iffisdale Street. Victims show signs of poisoning and police are investigating the scattered cases.

Helena Pollen Yeaterday George Kennald Broadway Meerarit Rohm Polonai Beattle Mreet Iffisdale Alreet

Townsend Bureaus Primary Filing Report Amid County Clerk Race

Townsend Bureau notes filing activity at the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder office. Key contests include county commissioner with Pennell and Kallevang on the Republican ticket and Doughty with TH on the Democratic side, plus nominations for county attorney, clerk, and other county positions. Several quitclaim deeds and local family notices are also recorded.

Townsend Bean Ted Mra Barbara Doggett Droadwater Gen. Pennell Qlat Kallevang Tava Tekrt Raymond Metartayd

Major Eliot Sees French Crisis Near Hopeless End

The article reports Major Eliot's grim assessment of France's war crisis as German forces threaten to envelop the left bank, with retreats near the Marne and supply problems mounting. It discusses potential outcomes, including Britain’s role, German naval plans, and the broader implications for French colonies and Europe's balance of power.

Judalng Xe Wal Ae Indien Lione Seine Marna Geman Advanca Chalons-sur-tining Sefna

State News CHIROPRACTORS HOLD STATE CONVENTION

Great Walla details of the Montana Chiropractors convention unfold with delegates meeting Monday. Dr M J Wight of GoondAlone Dr Karl Wawking of Ball Anka and others planned technical discussions to be held Monday in Dod Moines Iowa.

Great Walla

State Masonic Bodies Meet in Siluings

In Juin 16 report, the Grand Council of the Royal and Select Masons convenes Monday with John Garkoet of Tutte presiding. The Grand Chapter of Hayes Arch Masons meets Tuesday and the 53rd annual conclave of the Knights Templar Grand Commandery runs over the next two days with a featured parade Wednesday night.

Juin Mantana York Iulike Mandiy Grand Council of the Royal and Select Mantera John Garkoet Haya Arch Masons Knights Templar

Residents report nine deaths in Montana weekend

The Associated Press notes nine people died in Montana accidents between Friday and Sunday. Five drowned, one youth killed in traffic, another hurt when a farmer's hayrack was struck by a runaway team. Jack Fuswell of Clark Street reported his car was prowled Saturday.

Associated Prey Montiana Indurley Ahal Jack Fuswell Clark Trent Digbe

Mob Attack on Jehovah's Witnesses in Illinois

A mob in Litchfield Illinois attacked Jehovah's Witnesses distributing literature, wrecking their cars and beating some. About 65 sect members were held at the city hall as arrests were made amid heat and tension after protests over flag salutes. Police began transporting detainees to the county seat for processing.

Litchfield Pojtea Georga Taylor Titlaens Pattes Lifterfield Mambere

Federal Grand Jury Convenes Here Today in Helena

A federal grand jury convenes in Helena today to begin consideration of several cases. Judge Baldwin called the jury to meet, noting that women are included in the grand jury panel for this district. Several women may also serve on the petit jury called to appear Tuesday.

Helena Tudga Dumes H Baldwin Polit Fury Judes Baldwin

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