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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1939

Page

13

Darwin Harbicht Transferred to Texas Project

Darwin Harbicht Fort Peck fossil hunter and longtime Montana expeditioner was announced transferred to a Dallas project by government action. At a Glasgow farewell, A B Friedland and local leaders praised his field work and lectures. Federal investigators this year examined turning the Fort Peck field into a national park or monument, with Harbicht noting the area as a pivotal fossil site. He cited many discoveries across Valley County and a Fort Peck find prompting scientists to rethink textbooks. Harbicht, who has resided in Montana 26 years, expressed regret at moving on from the state.

Glasgow Darwin Fort Peck Adentide Jayaien Donlson Texas A. B. Priedland Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Sptakera Speexera Harblcht Harbscat Fort Pack Horbicht Montana Yenio Tls Haram Brown American Museum of Natural History Fowall Southern Mentaux and Wyauilng

Inquest into Death of Woodrow Meehan Tuesday

Anaconda June 17 A inquest into the death of Woodrow Meehan 22 a sheep herder for Powell county will be held Tuesday Coroner Arthur Longfellow said today Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in Deer Lodge Burial will be there Meehan s body with a bullet wound in the back was found Thursday on a hillside about four miles south of Deer Lodge Deer Lodge county Lenete llow and Sheriff Barney Larset accompanied a coroner s jury to Deer Lodge today to view the body

Lenetéllow Sherif Barney Larset Meer Lodge

Freeholders Vote on County Agent Proposition

Freeholders will vote on a county agent proposition in Ravalli County. The board of county commissioners announces the vote, with Anthony Hortvale as clerk of the ballot. Ballot cards will not be required. Petitions to reinstate the agent's office have been presented, with some opposition. Remodeling of the Lincoln County building and purchase of land from Mamita school district nears completion. Carl Knudsen holds the contract and is adding structures as county facilities expand and the present stand is rehabilitated.

Thimilon Amnanty Ravalll Board of Commte Worera Tostal Anthony Hortvale Sienna Linculn Echoa Mamita Carl Knudsen Helso

Western Montana Butter Scores High in Tests

Missouri June 27 Western Montana commercial butter scored high in a dairy education meet. Butter from 18 Montana creameries was tested. chief B F Theallkill of Montana state dairy division announced the results. Samples were picked at random by Dan Br. Totnaon with no advance warning to plant representatives.

Missouri Montana B. F. Theallkill State Department of Agriculture Wealera Montana Creamortica Threllkill Dan Br. Totnaon Treamery

Wolf Creek school district seeks bids on repairs and furnishings

Trustees of Wolf Creek School District No 18 in Montana invite bids for heating and ventilation upgrades, carpet removal, sanitation work, and the furnishing and installation of two toilets plus wash stations. Bids due at 8:00 am. The board reserves the right to reject any bid and all bids.

Wolf Greet Montana Hida Fenein Wolf Creew Sly Rlent Fojeet Apy Husdtad Darente Ardeine Malecial

Treatment for killing dandelions is given

Bozeman notes a simple two material lawn treatment said to clear a lawn in a season. A. E. Post of Montana State College tested water and kerosene mixes on campus with near 100 percent dandelion kill, if applied in fall at 60 to 69 degrees and followed by a second year of treatment for best results.

Bozeman Montana State College A. E. Post Montana Agricultural Experiment Halton

First unit refinery completed and in operation Shelby

Shelby June 17 The first 10 00 barrel unit of the new Soreey Vacuum refinery was completed and began operation this week per James We Johnson president of Producers Refining company. Tests used water pressure up to 1800 pounds and oil for final checks. The unit will handle ore for Glacier Prediction company with a daily capacity up to 800 barrels and a possible max of 4000 barrels. The second unit is due to be ready by September 4 for Producers Ne refining company. Construction finished on schedule.

Shelby Soreey- Vacuum James We. Johnson Producers Refining Company Fist Wit Glacier Prediction Company John Son Says Ne Fiving Company Burke Mitte

Dune Control Plan Aims to Save Rail Line Route

U S Army engineers plan a 2 million dollar effort to stabilize Dust Bowl dunes along the Arkansas River and protect the Santa Fe railroad. They propose a north of river road, sand fixing by vegetation, fencing, and oil cover to prevent dunes from covering the line, with completion within a year.

Cute U.S. Army Federal Sql Conservation Service Arkansas River Sanda Colorado Jinmsar Santa Fe Riak Tekteur Tin Sani Dunes Texas Panhandle GJ. Whitfield Tie

Denver Chamber seeks air route extension to Lethbridge

The Denver Chamber of Commerce asked the civil aeronautics authority to select an air route linking Denver with Lethbridge via Creat Malls Montana. Inland Airlines and Western Air Express have pending certificates of convenience. A Washington hearing is set for Monday. The chamber backs a route that boosts trade and travel through Denver toward the south and southeast.

Allines Western Air Express Corporation O.A.A Washington Lethysidge Denver

Billings Man Heads Monday Association

Cline of Billings was elected president of the Montana Laundry Qwuerm association at the closing session of the annual convention at Karat's ranch on the Gallatin river south of here. Other officers named were Roy Fox, Great Falls, vice president, Karl Topel, Helena, secretary treasurer, and Jon Reese, Livingston, Bergennt at arma. The association also elected F. C. Cline, Billings, Jon Haken, Missoula, and Jim Hogan, Toistows, as directors.

Borenan Arether Cline Bilings Elgeiad Montank Gallatin River Arma F. C

Newspaper Man at WLR Missing in June Report

June 1 AP report says Wallace Boney a Voller paper publisher, 20, vanished after a note found in Pondera County. The note claimed Tristy was "going away" with no clear departure time. Conrad Walker, local figures, and others are referenced amid unclear details.

Conrad Shoritt D Walker Pondera County Wallace Boney Nowspaper Voller Tyaay Wan Maia Brorile Walker Bunry Tristy Wan Galing Laway Gherit Walker

Students in Germany Wear Nazi Uniform

Berlin report describes a university fraternity uniform code that includes a black pair of breeches a brows shirt and a red armband bearing a swastika similar to Nazi youth insignia. The attire reportedly signals membership and conformity within student circles.

Germany Berlin Associated Press Craternity Oman Om Acer Ube Way Nual Sindat Hund Alhey Nazi

Toston News Briefs From Town and Country Club Meeting

Toston hosts a Town and Country club gathering at Mrs. A. J. Glithbuck’s home with a luncheon and bridge. Prizes awarded to Mrs. B M Allen and Mig Ola Wainerang. Local residents from Toston and nearby towns visited, conducted business, or traveled to Helena, Missoula, and Bozeman.

Ting Chen Mo

Hollywood Studd Guides Go On Job

Hollywood June 17. Summer crowds arrive and visitors prepare to stay cool and patient. Respondents faced with questions reveal the same theme. those around the lots give candid, polite answers about star encounters and personal questions.

Hollywood Studd Hollywood

Poultry show teams from 4-H and Future Farmers announced

Two 4-H club teams and one Future Farmer team will compete at the World's Poultry Congress in Cleveland Ohio from July 2 to August 7. Participants include Juno Wesen and Lorraine Nicholls from Valley County on the production demonstration team and Betty Johnson Agnes Debruin on the consumption demonstration team, with local leaders listed. The Future Farmer judging team features Lowell Geldenslicher Jack Brazil and George Price from Twin Bridges, trained by Bers Badhan. Two members will travel to Cleveland after state FFA convention participation.

Borsa Montana Hala Cleveland Ohio Mise I. E. Cushman Extension Montana State College Juno Betty Johnson Agnet Debruin Fort Benton Carl DeBruin Ryonty Lois Chshmian Wys Lowell Geldenslicher Jack Brazil George Prica Twin Bridges Bers Badhan

Pending neutrality bill to prevent war

A Democratic majority on the foreign affairs committee reported a bill to repeal existing arms embargo provisions. The measure, described as neutral, would let the president define combat zones limiting vessels and citizens in a foreign war. The minority argued no neutrality law is better than this. The bill, first major item before adjournment, was expected to reach the floor next week.

Swasninglor Attairs Coumittee Oly Slate Hull Republicing

Livingston Legion Meeting Preparations

Livingston prepares for Legion meeting with delegates from all sections of the state arriving Thursday for a twenty day session. The event will feature an address by National Commander Stephen Chadwick of Le Alte, plus business meetings and a Dean Corps aid urn contest leading to a climactic night on Saturday. Streets are being decked and housing counties provide accommodations for hundreds of visitors.

Livingston Daly Mngston Amor Newn Legon Delegetes Nationalam Vander

Hundred Men Battle Pests In WPA Campaign

WPA workers, led by Administrator JE Parker, fight pests across 21 counties as part of a central campaign. The effort supports farm projects and building ball spreaders, with emphasis on rural improvements and campaign logistics.

Upi Aidne Mowank Geass Vowner Stag Wpa JE Parker Sale Tatty Tale Wiha Aed Ee Otar Alge Dante Miso

Money lost in mall theft linked to Shelby trust firm

A misplaced Sun currency note intended for Shelby was recovered missing from a mall area between here and Shelly. The note, part of Sun Wast Sleeante’s funds, was traced to Moe Merde Bunkets Trust Company of Great Pally.

Guent Falls Ube Shelby Moe Merde Bunkets) Trust Company of Great Pally

Glacier Park Opens Season With Hotels Chalets And Camps

Glacier Park welcomes visitors as hotels chalets and campgrounds begin operations for summer. Staff including wranglers and porters arrive. trains and air traffic resume. the Going-to-the-Sun road opens gradually. Crown Prince and Princess of Norway visit the area.

Glacier Park Maida Mark Plang Hax Owe Medicine Suncanny Belton Sperry Cutbank St. Mary Grouna Park Gisler National Park Waterton Lakes National Park Canada Great Northern Railway Hag Alopping Phines Glazier Park Enhanch Isinge Juve Rand Yidrn Tan Logan Natuyal Lata

British Ship Blockade By Japanese Officers Reported

A British passenger steamer Ambion, arriving from Manila with 180 passengers, was halted near Amoy after a Japanese demand for the captain to board with officials. The ship remained under Japanese escort ten days while Chinese batteries shelled the coast. two passengers landed before the blockade ended. In Denver, William J. Deraham, 67, an ex-resident for four decades, died after a long illness following a car crash.

Amos. Chisa Dome Pat of Ghuancnaw Cdi Ambion Chunichow Manila Nad Henry Japanane Aohng Aczompany Chimhchow Anking Ind Chiapehow

Joe diMaggio Seeks Return to Glory in Strong Line

In the World of Sports report, Joe DiMaggio looms to reclaim honors as McQuinn leads Vereland league batting with a .360 mark. DiMaggio, out with an injury, has appeared in 117 games with a .346 average, while McQuinn and Hale top the leaders as Detroit gains team batting supremacy and Feller defeats the Yankees twice.

Clridge Heorge McQuinn Daya Andes Plicheta Deniz Otuch Joe diMaggio Nce Yankee McQuinn St. Louis Jenmio Jno Gato DiMageto Tex Rana Les Odell Fink Claveland Ted Wthan Tiirdan Brownie Simr Hale Myvil Your Loula Jimmy Fors Boston Dy Bullived Stevuds Jon Kuh Chicago George Yebratis Detroit BU Dickay New York Frank Higaine Netrolt Budky Lowe Washington Hank Greenberg Dukas Tiger Slugger Joop N Doubies Tohhatte Higging Gheedbarg Bealouee

Sergeant Carlson Leads Northwest Rifle and Pistol Winners

Sergeant John Carlson of Fort Missoula won the rifle championship of the Northwest with an aggregate 611. Hart Bielebarger of Missoula was second with 501. Carlson also won the Northwest pistol title with 453, Captain I. D. Barbour of Canada second with 444. Carlson claimed the 50 yard small bore title with 199. Olympic plate match results had Carlson 180, Harold Micherdson 186, Gene Hicker 160. Powder River pistol match saw Carlson 273, Barbour 266, Davis 258.

Missouri Juana Northwestern Milltown John Carlson Fort Missoule Northwest Hart Biolebarger Missoula Carlson I. D. Barbour Canada Fort Missoula Harold Micherdson Gene Hicker Powder River

Pacific Coast League RH. EB Ancramenio 6 3 Oakland

Bharridl and Oxredowart, Fal en and Canray lead a muddled scoring line for the visiting side as Ancramenio posts a 6 to 3 win over Oakland in a contested game with unclear play by multiple players.

Ancramenio Oakland Bharridl Oxredowart Falen Canray

Unclear baseball notes from scattered OCR text

Fragmentary athletics lines show names like Deagy Graenvers and McCormick alongside teams such as Yankees and Dodgers. The garbled OCR lacks complete event details, scores, or dates, preventing a coherent report while preserving the readable entities.

Moe Arnovich Tops Batters in National League Lead

New York June 17 Moe Arnovich extended his lead in the National League batting race. Arnovich raised his average from .400 to .494 to pace the circuit, while Frank McCormick and other notable hitters trailed. Defeats affected teams as pitchers like Whitlow Wyatt remained undefeated with five victories. Local note: Grand Forks report.

New York Pi— Morrle Arnovich Phil Acres Arnerich Frank Mettermick Cincinnati Reds Arnovich McCormick Evniooy Brooklyn Zeke Benka Buddy Hassett Heston Poppet Martin Loula Delta Garris Braton Joe Madwink St. Louie Brule Lombardi Brack Philadelphia Terry Moore St. Louis Bialgammaio Ival Goodman Lombard Delp Camills Fiddler McGoy Cardinals Whitlow Wyatt Dodgers Reds Dervingeer Wencient Island

Standings and Results From The American League and National League

Yesterday American League results show New York over Detroit 9 0 with Detroit at New York today. Philadelphia and Chicago tied 7 7 while Washington and St Louis were noted as postponed. National League games list Benton at Cincinnati and New York at St Louis with Brooklyn at Pittsburgh. Detroit visits New York and Cleveland hosts Boston in the American League slate today.

New York Detroit Chicago Washington St Louis Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Loulh Benton Cincinnati St. Louie Brooklyn Pittaburah Leute Teeane Torkassene Chirage Rae Pitehuren Vrseties

Big Six Matting Traffic Death Rates Among Children

The report shows traffic death rates for children ages 0 to 14 across six groups, with one group recording a rate of 18 percent and others in decline. Data mention Mayeanant and several named groups, indicating a study on child fatalities related to traffic.

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