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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

7

City Briefs and Local Court Action Summary

Court adjourned in the afternoon as testimony proceeded with the plaintiff presenting evidence. A May accounting of A M Mine as administrator of Mary A Coster's estate showed receipts of 8527 and disbursements of 4793. June 23 to 25 plans were announced for the American Legion state convention with decorating to begin Sunday morning. A youth, John Shell, 16, was held on investigation after a break in at Guthrie Secondhand Store. A building permit was issued to Anna Talin for a rear enclosure at 215 Broadway. Benny York was fined 10 for disturbance and drunkenness. Pete Ward was released after pleading guilty to drunkenness. Mary Louise Fulton is recovering from appendicitis at St Peter’s Hospital. L B Mereton will preach at the Seventh Day Adventist church Saturday morning. Drunkenness charges against Herman Cook were filed. he awaits a court appearance. Lawrence Smith and Mary Price were married by Justice George Freeman. E S Fox pleaded to a reduced charge of driving while intoxicated. Members of the Montana Pioneers Society are urged to contact Nina Morrison for membership blanks.

Vecorste Hall Martin Stoffman The American Legion Lreion Hall Ersone Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers Nina Morrison Broadway Morrison

Miscellaneous Notices and Legal Actions Recap

A mixed report details visitors to Pens Wall block and past ties to Jacquemin Jewelry, plus a shorthand instruction ad and a real estate distribution task for Viola E. Smith with June 28 set for settlement. Court items include a mining machinery rental dispute, a quieting decree in Helena, a dismissal of an Industrial Accident Board appeal with a $150 settlement, and unrelated notices about trial beginnings and party names.

Personalities at Helena Hotels and Rail Trips

The Helena notices list visitors and locals in transit or staying at the Placer and Harvey hotels. Guests include W. Wood and Maude Appleyard from Belt and Lewistown. E J Hense from Butte. H P Higgins en route to Chicago. Kenneth Thompson, Richard Sorenson from Malta. William Malsbury from Rat Lake. J C Walsh from Great Falls. T T Morritt from Billings. J F Hoppe from Victor. C B Silver from Anaconda. F P Scott from Kalispell. Harlan Thompson from Gold Creek. and Montana State University president George Finlay Simmons heading to Miles City. Others noted as attending business or bankers' conventions, with several residents like Lee McGowan and Willam Gray among Helena callers. Fred Vincent of Canyon Creek is sidelined by a broken collarbone at home.

Willam J. Gray Sukte Ig Helena Ewe Thomas Metabe Miles City Harvey T. T. Morritt Billings Ho H Hoppe Victor Yae Placer

Deaths notice for Mary Nyre at St Peter's Hospital

Mary Nyre, aged 70, died Friday at St Peter's Hospital. Funeral details not provided in the notice.

Mra Mary Nyre St. Peter'a Pogpital

State funds balance tops half a million and more

State Auditor John J. Molmes announced the net balance of all state funds as of June 1 was 45,414,820.24 with several overdrafts including general fund 237,278.57 and water conservation revolving fund 115,094.84. Total Montana cash on hand stood at 6,487,155.67 with warrants outstanding 1,072,345.43. Public school general fund held 330,442.37 and unemployment compensation clearing fund 850,329.48 among large balances.

John J. Molmes General Fund University Millage Fund Water Conservation Administration Water Conservation Revolving Fund Montana Public School General Fish and Game Manor Control Board Highway Patrol Montana State University Child Welfare Service Public Welfare Department Bint

Airmail Week Observance Noted by Helena Post Office

Postmaster Harry Hendricks announced that 118 air mail letters passed through the Helena post office during National Airmail Week from May 16 to 20. He also received a personal letter from Postmaster General James A. Farley praising his work as Montana state chairman for the observance.

Harry Henidricks Helena

State Officers to Attend Western Parole Meeting in Seattle

Emory Westerdahl Montana state chairman of abstinence attends the Western Parole and Probation association convention in Seattle next week. MT delegates include W L Fitzsimmons clerk of the parole board and Warren Theodore Bergstrom of the State prison. A joint session with the National Probation association will follow.

Emory Westerdahl Western Parole and Probation Association Seattle Montana Reuterdahl W. L. Filasimmons Parole Board Warren Theodore Bergstram Western Association National, Probation Association Fitzsimmons Congress Reuterdall

Knights of Pythias Endorse Dr Ehlers Across Lands

The Knights of Pythias, including Czechoslovak reserves, endorsed Dr R G Ehlers for reappointment as health officer for the Sudeten German county city. Officials praised his efficiency during the past term and his ongoing community work. Yellowstone Park opens a new two way Continental Divide road linking Old Faithful and West Thumb.

Praha Vecenoslovania Ine Knights Pythias Ehlers Yellowstone Park Yellowstone National Park Waithful Weel Thumb

Two Candidates File Petitions for County Offices

Two candidates filed nominating petitions with County Clerk A J Duncan for county offices. Dorothy M Hahn seeks the legislature seat as a Democrat, while Paul A Standley runs as a Republican for county commissions. Standley, longtime Green Meadow Farm owner, advocates a businesslike county administration and good roads. Hahn pledges tax equality, work standards, social security cooperation, and duty to Montana. Kathryn Monroe filed as Democratic precinct committee woman No 28, the first to file for either position. Filing closes today at 5 PM, with 32 days required before the primary the attorney general says. dates cannot extend due to Sunday.

Aleanta A. J. Duncan Dorothy M. Hahn Paul A. Standley Mr. Standley Green Meadow Montana Cascade Aidas Standley Hahn Roosevelt Kathryn Monroe Duncan

Young Democrats of County Reject 1330 Convention Bid

At a Lewis and Clark county unit special meeting held at the Placer hotel officials announced the Young Democrats will not bid for the 1330 Montana convention. They voted to wait a year or two to sponsor a larger state meeting and planned an outdoor July gathering for members and friends with a committee appointed to arrange the event.

Young Democrats of Montana Lewis and Clark County Placer Hotel Watt Ing Willian Manning

Great Falls Man Freed From Prison

Montana's board of pardons yesterday approved Governor Rouah Ayers' recommendation for Claud Speck, convicted of manslaughter in Cascade County in 1924. The governor commuted Speck's 10 year sentence to discharge, citing opportunity to gain employment in a mining venture and no objections in the pardon.

Montana Board of Pardons Rouah Ayers Clamanoy Claud Speck Cascade County Spek Specks George Sheehan Cascades Nownty Filesimmons

Four Injured In West Helena Vehicle Crash

Four people were injured when a Chrysler driven by William W. Jones of Havre struck a stopped Chevrolet operated by Tom Macartney of Yakima three miles west of Avon on Highway 10 N. Jones, his wife, and daughter Arisa were treated. Jones had a broken arm and ribs. Mrs. Macartney sustained several injuries including two broken ribs. The accident occurred after Macartney stopped for a highway worker. both cars were en route to Helena. The Jones family planned to return from Salem Oregon after Arisa's recent graduation, while Mrs Macartney and her son headed for Washington, D C.

William W. Jones Havre Tom Macariney Yakima Wash Avon Meghway No Jones St. Peter's Hospital Arisa R. Wynne Morris Helen Algo T. Wi. Macartney George WW. Macartney Montana Club Macartney Tom Washington State College Pullman S. A. Cooper Chrysler Helena Jones Archile Alten

Storm damages rail line near Birdseye and Welena

A storm hit near Birdseye about eight miles west of Welena yesterday afternoon at 4 pm. Proportions of the Northern Pacific system washed out a small section of track but repairs were completed quickly and trains moved without interruption.

Birdseye Welena

Two More Boys Enroll in Y Camp at Lois Sonshine

The MCA summer camp at Lois Sonshine on the Little Blackfoot opened a second period with 12 new boys enrolled. Edworthy, the Y’s general secretary, announced new attendees including Charles Brafham Jon Flynn Guy Johnson Jimmy Jackobinson Ralph Anderson Robert Hawking Roddy McDonald Robert King Jack Burrell George Simmons Fred Hanley and Missoula. New activities include an advanced Misery class. shooting on the 50 yard outdoor range began with junior riflemen aiming for sharpshooter rank. 100 yard range practice will start soon.

Lois Sonshine Little Blackfoot Edworthy Charles Brafham Jon Flynn Guy Johnson Jimmy Jackobinson Ralph Anderson Robert Thomas Hawking Roddy McDonald Robert King Jack Burrell George Simmons Missoula Fred Hanley

Association officer to Los Angeles meet

Mrs. Steinletts Crocker, executive secretary of the Montana Tuberculosis Association, left yesterday as Montana’s sole representative at the Tuberculosis Association national convention in Los Angeles. Crockett will join a conference of executive secretaries from state TB associations, in conjunction with the convention. Berlin decrees coordination of the former Austrian army with Germany. An order calls Austrian men born in 1917 to report between August 16 and September 5 for military service, announced in the official Gazette.

Steinletts, Crocker Engens Montana Tye,berculosis Association Ts Angeles Montana Crockett Berlin Voes Germany

Governor Proclaims Write-In Space for Chief Justice Race

Governor Ray G. Ayers proclaims an emergency and orders Montana county clerks to modify judiciary primary ballots. Blank spaces must be provided for writing in names for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court due to the vacancy from Chief Justice Sands.

May EB. Ayers Secretary of State Montana Supreme Court Justics Wall B. Sands We Dahl Ray G. Arvers Muntanay Justee Sands Edict Justice of the Supreme Unility Montana Judiciary the Supreme Court of State of Montana

Obituary: Mrs Mary Nyre 70 of Carpio

Mrs Mary Nyre aged 70 died after a five day illness at St Peters hospital. Born Feb 12 1868 in Norway she had lived in Carpio most of the time with periods in Helena and Stanley 5 D. Survived by three sons and four daughters including Roy Nyre and Mrs C Knickerbocker. Sister Mrs George Dahl Calif. Funeral in Carpio Tuesday with Opp and Contact in charge.

Mary Nyre Hy Dahl St. Peters Hospital Nyre Norway Bis Country Carpi Helena Carpio Sony Roy Carpie C. Knickerbocker Art Sem Stanley

Helena mother of 13 named A L Scott dies in Seattle

A L Scott mother of Helena woman Alpeny Wallace passed away Thursday afternoon in Seattle after years as a resident of Helena. Survived by daughter Mrs. Wallace of Seattle and several other relatives. funeral details announced with burial planned in Helena. Memorial services to be held at St Peter's Cathedral so long as weather allows.

WT. Scott Helena Alpeny Wallace Seattle Scott Felena Leon Trehds Eile Heer Worfield Keene Lester Seaut Swethore Mahet Scote Porro Delena Varestvale Aosdrort St. Peter's Procathedral Beattle

Good rains fall across Montana to aid farmers

Northern Montana bore the heaviest rain with Con rad reporting .34 inch while Great Falls had .75, Stanford .12, Malta .19, and Poplar and Billings showing lighter totals. Helena topped the day with .53 by 6 pm and another third inch later, raising the season total toward normal. Jay G. Diamond warned the rain is needed now to secure June moisture for a good crop, and county reports noted moisture deficits a trend this spring. If the storm advances east, the agricultural picture could improve within 64 hours.

Uleavy Montana Conrad Great Falls Baseman Stanford Malta Weather Bureau Ptate Poplar Fort Nerk Billings Helena Jay G. Diamond Bureau of Genicultural Gear Hhomica

Helena Opens New Federal Reserve Bank for Public Visit

Helena officials announced the Federal Reserve Bank will reopen to the public this afternoon from two thirty to five. The building saw heavy crowds during yesterday’s inspection, leaving many unable to enter. Guides will lead visitors through each department of the new structure.

Helena Federal Reserve Bank Wipse

New Gank Building Decorated With Roses From Seattle

The Federal Reserve building was adorned with glass roses of diverse colors at yesterday's dedication. Roses were a gift from T. E Mills of the State Nursery and Seed Co., sent by H. W. Smith of Seattle, a famed amateur rose specialist and former Boulder resident. Exhibition roses from Smith’s gardens, including White Berlarchet, pink John Henry, James Gibson variants, Ruth Alexander, and others, were presented to R. & Towle, managers of the Federal Reserve bank.

Federal Reserve T. E Mills State Nursery and Seed Company H. W. Smith Seattle Boulder Smith HBO San Francisco Portland Seatle Mr. Smith Arthur Sears Montapana Art Express R. &. Towle Federal Reserve Bank John Henry James Gibsons Ruth Alexanders Sam McGondys McGoady

Wheeler announces West Point exams in Montana

Senator Burton Wheeler announced that the U S Civil Service Commission will hold competitive examinations at the post office in this city on Saturday October 3 at 9 o clock to select a principal and alternate for appointment to the U S military academy at West Point. Applicants must be 17 to 22 on July 1 1938. The exams will be held at post offices in 12 Montana cities and forms may be obtained by writing Wheeler at the Senate office building Washington D C.

Burton K. Wheeler United States Civil Service Commission U. S. Military Academy West Point Senator Wheeler Senate Washington, D. C Montana Civil Service Board

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plaintife Char ‘Hoffman A.M Mary A. Coster George W. Padbury Lee's John Shell County Jalls Brian O'Connell Guthrie South Main Street Anna Talin Dr. Cash E. Oth Benny York Geary E Beauty Shop Ward Pete Ward Entity Marry Pickett Marietta Beauty Service Mary Louise Fulton Park Averiue Knapp Advent Serviers L. B. Merehon Advential Hoback Elehth Ninth Avenues Jn O'Clock Ransfer Herman Cook Harry Pickett Knapp's Lawrence Smith Mary Price Laurel Justice of the Peace George Freeman Jeanette T. Anderson Louis Anderson Call Lombard Fox White Siar Koappe Phone Toder Todey Jase Jee Helens Fort Thad Np Ratiepel Cheyenne Denver Rolts Galverton Kangen Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Omaha Francisco Basttle Illetan Mont Ann Gentry Hozematy Bert D. Gentry Minor Glenairs Tee Tana Power Company Eat Great Fate Pais Branton Ena Saddlery & Tent Co Dr. Hopkins W. C. Pardellian Jacquemin Jewelry Company Mra. H. N. Pigott Pardellian Serttin Plano Jacquemin Greg Petiion Viola FE Paul W Smith Learing Clarence & Carter Ienry T. Warrison George Woadbury BR. M. Milla Margaret Tigue Helerman Pracvips Freq Meunier Montgomery Ward and Company Industrial Accident Board Elelm Rclaim If. Stanaway Hell Butte A. W. Johnson Lewistown Maude Appleyard Beltie E. J. Hense He Listan McFarland Warm B. D. Mardiig Anaronda H. P. Higgins Worthern Chicago Kenneth Thompson Richard Sorenson Lee McGowan Vre Walter Ober Northern Pacific St Toms William Malsbury Ratte Helsena John Person Troyds J. C. Walsh Ofeyers Chicago, Co C. B. Silver Anaconda Radeltl F. P. Scott Kallspell George Finlay Simmons Missouith Nothern Pacific Harlan Thompson Gold Creek Harvey, Se F. J. Llewellyn Piains Row Faworthy Bankers’ Convention Fred Vincent Canyon Crank Coller Belasco Otatle Mei Knights OF Pythias DR. Ehlers Carchs Young Democrats Mian Gloudburst Rose Mad. A. L. Scott Injcrirs Billings Spjurler Jolist Inns Lncal Laurwell Wesley Wallman Linton N. C Joliet Vielt Alazer GANK Wheeler Stephen Mattice Sinsutben Weedota Master Florists SLL Or Nursery CO Alelime Guarenton Ae Glenn the Drege Mala
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