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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1941

Page

6

Helena Area Weather and Local Notices Brief

City Briefs summarize Helena Montana weather data for today with highs and lows, precipitation, and monthly totals. Includes station readings for Billings Bozeman Butte Glasgow Glendive Great Falls Livingston Malta Missoula Poplar and notes on auxiliary local items such as meetings and club elections.

Montana Max Pre Billings Bozeman Hroadus Butte Glasgow Glendive Great Falls Livingston Malta Missoula Poplar

Montana rainfall lifts range outlook and cattle market

Montanas range and livestock prospects improved after heavy May rains and June grass ahead. The USDA reported cattle and sheep in good condition with strong calf and lamb crops and light spring losses across the state. Sheep shearing underway. 1941 clip largely sold at 31 to 35 cents per pound, wool weights not yet clear. Range conditions above normal, drought easing in north central and eastern areas. Toole and Liberty counties saw prior shortages but now find adequate feed and water. Some cattle shipments from other states continue. lambing period excellent with light losses. In western states overall, conditions range from good to excellent. Other items note a crafts project, guard school, a residence permit, Army enlistment, and a divorce.

Montana U $. Agricultural Marketing Service Shesp Toole Liberty

Campaign for Chinatown Mayor Sparks Local Debate

A Helena town column laments no mayor of Chinatown and endorses Steinbeck style reforms. Dolaghan and Steffeck compete while the writer favors benches and steam shovels on Main Street to revive activity. United Service organizations volunteers report strong progress and seek more help as Helena aims for a 2500 quota by week end.

Colaghan Steffeck Main Street Last Chance Gulch Chinatown Les Wally Wong Wally United Service Organizations Arthur Nelson Nelson Union Bank United States Helena

Deer Visit at Y M C A Camp Sparks Wildlife Spotlight

At the new Y M C A camp on Lake Ellen supervisor Don Jellison addressed 40 youths when a doe approached the crowd then a buck joined briefly before wandering off. The campers, who hike fish swim and plan an overnight wilderness trek, will close the eighth season Wednesday and reopen Thursday. Allan Grossberg returns as assistant camp director as renovations add two electric refrigerators to the kitchen. Campfire talks by local businessmen and a Sunday address by attorney David Smith highlight activities. Registration remains open with packing lists required by 9 a.m. Thursday.

Don Jellison New Y M.C.A Lake Ellen Mr. Jellison Allan Grossberg California Technology College At Berkeley Helena David Smith

Placer and Harvey Hotel Guests From Montana Cities

Several Montana residents visited Helena yesterday as guests at the Harvey and stayed at nearby hotels. Carl Brick of Butte and J. H. Medlin of Great Falls were among Placer guests. others included R. J. Farrell of Missoula IX. A. Luckey of Butte and Hugh M. Jones of Great Falls. Rod Kippen of Bozeman and Roy Thorburn of Bozeman also visited Helena, with Bob Watt Jr of Missoula and G H Bingham of Bozeman noted among Harvey guests. Alice Albertson from Glacier Park stayed at the Piser hotel, while D C Meitner and D W Squire were listed as visiting.

Carl Brick Butte J. H.medlin Great Falls R. J. Farrell Missoula IX. A. Luckey Helena Burr Hill Hubert R. Cook Billings Harvey Bob Watt, Jr Rod Kippen Bozeman Hugh M. Jones R. W. Hamann Roy Thorburn D. C. Meitner Tey Harvey G. H. Bingham L. B. Newby Billingsway Placer W. G. Squire Dillon Alice Albertson Glacier Park Piseer Howard Toole

Hearing Continued in Borg Assault Case and Birth Notice

Justice A J White presided as births continued the hearing of Mr and Mrs Rudy Borg of 1502 third degree assault charge against Boulder avenue. Parents Frank and Ray Snyder of Aus Streusta reported a son born yesterday at John's hospital. Hester Ward of Augusta stated the defendants assaulted Robert E Dossdall of Augusta. Trial originally set for hearing today.

A. J. White Rudy Borg Boulder Avenue Frank and Ray Snyder Aus Streusta John’s Hospital Hester Ward Augusta Robert E. Dossdall

Change of Policy Made by Board

Howard W. Holmes announced the state highway commission adopted a policy to publish estimates on highway projects. Funds will be released under the new policy starting July 1, with the July 22 publication of estimates. The change aligns with the U S Bureau of Public Roads policy and requires bulletin-board publication in the highway department.

Howard W. Holmes State Highway Commission Holmes U. S. Bureau of Public Roads Buletin Highway Department

Inspector to Speak At Club Meeting

Carl Richards, U S customs inspector of the Seattle division who was a customs official in Paris during the German invasion will speak at the Rotary club meeting Wednesday. The ship carrying Mr Richards was stopped by a German submarine and all passengers evacuated by lifeboats later picked up by another ship. Other clubs have been invited and a capacity crowd is expected. A 1 30 intermission allows those with appointments to leave, others may stay to question Mr Richards.

Carl Richards U. S Seattle Paris Rotary Cllub Richards America Mr. Richards

Body Forwarded for Harold W. Pihike Funeral in Malta

The body of Harold W. Pihike aged 28 who died Sunday in St. Peter's hospital was forwarded from Gop and Conrad funeral home to Malta where funeral services and burial will be conducted.

Harold W. Pihike St. Peter's Hospital Gop and Conrad Funeral Home Malta

Funeral Rites for Mrs Sarah King and Tonge Carmen

Last rites for Mrs Sarah King who died Saturday will be at 2 PM at Opp and Conrad chapel. Rev Eugene Born of the Assembly of God church will officiate and burial is in Forestvale cemetery. Funeral services for Tonge Carmen 47 who died Sunday will be at 8 29 AM Wednesday at St Helena Cathedral.

Sarah King Opp and Conrad Chapel Eugene Born Assembly of God Church Forestvale Cemetery Togne Carmen St. Helena

Pheasant Season Set to Open October 26 in Montana

Montana's pheasant season will open on October 26 according to the state Fish and Game Commission. The panel ended a night session by stating bag limits and season length would be decided at the July meeting, with the upland game season also to be set then. The commission urged sportsmen groups across the state to share recommendations on bag limits and season lengths with the department.

Montana Bmontana Fish and Game Commission Commission Department

Final Groups for County Defense Selected by Ford

Gov. Sam C. Ford announced the balance of the county defense commissions to work with the state advisory and defense board to align Montana resources for the national defense program. The list includes commissioners across Blaine Big Horn Chouteau Deer Lodge Jefferson Judith Basin Fondera Roosevelt and towns like Fort Benton Lodge Grass Hardin Crow Agency Whitehall Hobson and Wolf Point with names such as Mrs Hugo Schellin Mrs Hester Stevenson C O Smith Rev A Bentley A Hise Gus Wallin Wallace K. Smith and others.

Sam C. Ford Balance of County Defense Commission State Advisory and Defense Commission Montana Blaine Hugo Schellin Myre. M. McCarthy Big Horn Hester Stevenson Lodge Grass C. O. Smith Hardin A. Bentley Crow Hobson Duncan Gil Jespie Windham Glen Gault Stanford Fondera C. E. Atwood Walter William Wickstrom Brady J. C. Price Conrad Roosevelt A. T. Lising Hugh Marron Wolf Point Harry Crandall Poplar

Charles J Kenck Victim of Death in California City

Charles J Kenck 81, longtime Helena resident, died Saturday in Del Mar California. He was brother of the late Chris J Kenck and is survived by a Helena sister Bertha Sweeney a widow in Del Mar and two sons and a daughter in California. He was cousin to Dr C A Kenck of Augusta and Ralph Kenck now in Bozeman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in San Diego California.

Charles J. Kenek Helena del Mar Calif Mr. Kenek Helene Chris J. Kenck Bertha Sweeney California C. A. Kenck Augusta Ralph Kenck Iiven Bozeman San Diego

Montana Supreme Court Refuses Restraining Writ

The Montana Supreme Court denied Elmer F. Hanson of Havre a restraining writ to stop Havre officials from issuing $175,000 in special improvement bonds. The bonds fund a Bull Hook diversion project to flood waters, with borrowing from the RFC and repayment via the bonds. The issue raised whether in city residents should bear costs for work outside city limits.

Montana Supreme Court Elmer F. Hanson Havre Bull Hook

Builders Plan Discussion on Warm Springs Hospital Project

Architects will meet the state board of examiners Wednesday to discuss general specifications for the proposed new buildings at the Warm Springs state mental hospital. The 1941 legislature authorized a $600,000 bond issue for construction. The board approved purchasing a sound types picture projector for the visual education program and authorized Highway Patrolman Hugh Potter as escort for visiting travel editors touring Montana.

State Mental Hospital Warm Springs State Board of Examiners Istate Hugh Potter Visrting Montana

Engraving Contract Awarded to Great Falls Firm

State Purchasing Agent J Henry awards a year long engraving contract to Great Falls Engraving after lower bids. Montana Flour Mills also wins a supply contract for flour to the state orphan home at Twin Bridges among five bidders.

J." Henry Great Falls

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