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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1939
Page
12
Local briefs report several divorce actions including Obialus and Welser granted divorces, with custody details noted for the children. Other items announce upcoming court sessions, administration matters, funeral notices, and appointments in this district, with multiple names and addresses listed in terse notices.
Kiwanis clubs from Anaconda Deer Lodge Great Falls and Bost Penton attend a district fellowship meeting Monday evening June 17 hosted by Helena. Activities include entertainment visits to the Atontaga historical library and gold dredge site plus a ten o clock banquet at the Placer hotel. Howard A Johnson chief justice will be principal speaker with a toast by Lester Loble and musical numbers by Fia Muth Rypog.
City council and Dr OT L Hatchins and Jack Havin of the Mrpart Commission discussed the possibility of reopening an old WPA project at the Melena airport with engineer for the WPA Northsandt. Book to discuss the agreement consent must be obtained before reopening the project. Winter improvement plans will proceed to obtain approval from Aeronautics authority in Washington while awaiting consent.
Western Association programs list the appearance of the game chairman to discuss the Montante wine commission and state wine matters at the June 23 venue. Also noted are health and crime items including chicken pox cases and fines for residents who killed Chinese pheasants.
A court ruling addresses a seizure case over cattle. The commission notes uncertainty in title law and the need to prove ownership before holding or selling stock. The judge urges commissioners to determine rightful ownership or issue an order, as the law remains unclear.
Notices reveal travel and social movements including a St Paul Minnesota destination on the Northern Dadeifs, a Northern Maeltte departure for large Nob ton Iya Hullander teacher, Crale, and Jane Regan on the Northern Pacifia to San Francisco. Mr and Mrs Tlaytin plan to rent on the Northern Maeite today for the state national ceremony at Bilmore Art and for New York CART OF THANKS expresses gratitude for sympathy after a bereavement, naming Vena Evelyn Wanexta Button, Loma, George McCappick, Wate Button, and Pamiey Nontte Cale Hicks.
Silas Goodrich, a private with the Kent and Clark expedition, is celebrated for catching trout in 1805 near the Missouri and Great Falls. The account notes his hunger-saving fishing feats, travels with Lewis and Clark, and his reputation as a skilled dragger of trout from difficult waters.
Montana school officials announced a statewide vocational education conference to be held in Bozeman next week. The gathering of supervisors professors and extension staff aims to review agricultural and home economics programs and share practices across Montana schools.
Popular Helena couple Mr and Mrs William Tendergast of Helena married last Tuesday in Helena. The Rev Rather G Lamherius officiated. The groom’s brother and sister attended with the bride’s family, including Mr and Mrs Faward. After the ceremony, the couple shared a reception with family and friends. The newlyweds will reside in Helena.
State Treasurer Nav N Shannon reported remittances from 16 counties for the second half of 1978 property taxes led by Silver Bow and Jefferson counties, with Alberty, Prain, Valluy, and Winnux among early reporters. The release notes increased payments versus the prior year as counties continue to contribute to the tax collection effort.
A Montana public debt issue involving highway debentures was sold to a Minnesota company led by Milney Stuart and partners, at a record low interest rate of 18 percent. The sale, assisted by the state investment commission, set a new low for the utility bonds and followed earlier bids by Shields and Company of New York City.
Thorkelson forwards a Pro America congratulatory wire naming officers and directors. The misspelled text lists names such as Me Rey, Mre Verne Flark, and other officers and suggested positions, with references to Montana and western regions and a state convention context.
A Montana state armory board meeting was postponed and rescheduled for June 29. Adjutant General Ian W. Mahan reported the board will reconvene to review plans and allow members more time to consider proposals. The earlier note cited attendance and debt concerns while reflecting the wartime context and casualty figures from 1918.
The Montana Health Department warned that ground hamburger and sausage sold in the state may contain preservatives to enhance color. Dr W W F Cogswell led inspections over two months and urged penalties for violators.
Weather conditions will determine whether the Cavalcade proceeds. If rain continues the trip will be canceled. if sunny and favorable, preparations include trucks camping bicycles and other gear leaving at 7 30 this morning and private cars at 8 00 from Hilpark.
Mien Alma Wretling director of child welfare services for the department of public welfare announced the state's welfare plan received approval for a new four year period starting July 1. The annual appropriation remains 16 00000 with federal funds near 18 00000. Twenty trained workers will staff the program with higher qualifications now required for workers. Canadian conservation experiments with droping fish into streams and aerial dissemination show five percent survival rates.
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