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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

4

England Cannot Stand Alone If France Falls

The article argues that Britain, alone in Europe, faces a grim future as France surrenders to Germany and Italy. It warns German terms may target British seapower, demand French fleet assets, and push a Franco German rapprochement under Hitler. Britain's naval strength and Mediterranean reinforcements would be strained, with an uncertain postwar European order.

England Europe Germany Italy Adolf Hitler Benito Mayxolini France Britain Unilean Dunkerque Near East Suez Canal London Britten Arctic Mediterranean Flante Denmark Norway Belgian Holland Axio Reich Hitler Berlin

Grand Council of Royal Masters elects staff in Billings

In Billings on June 17, the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters elected Ferry W. Coles of Havre as grand master, replacing John B. Carkeet of Butte. Ralph L. Arnold of Missoula gave the principal address at the Grand Council dinner. Ten officers were advanced one chair, including Dewitt G. Warren of Glendive as deputy grand master and Alvin E. B. Lister of Missoula as grand first conductor.

Billings Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters York Ralph L. Arnold Missoula State Supreme Court Grand Council Dales Ray 5 Lorer Chinook Grand Sentinel John Scott Harrison, IV Luther T. Hauberg Helena Oscar A. White Rolling Dewitt G. Warren Glendive Alvin EB. Lister Ellsworth BF. Lyman, Jr George TW. Padbury, Jr. Helens Francie W. Sherpe Great Falla Matthew W. Kay Dillon

Glacier Park ready for influx of dudes

Glacier National Park readies for summer visitors as mid June marks peak activity. The Glacier Hotel Company reopens Many Glacier, Glacier Park and Lake McDonald hotels and popular services. Going-to-the-Sun routes reopen. Wranglers move horses to park corrals for saddle trips while trail crews clear 900 miles of trails. The Empire Builder resumes summer stops at Glacier Park and Belton. Park rangers and lookouts return to duties.

Glacier Glacier Park Lake McDonald Two Medicine Belton Cialete Glacier Park Transport Company Thamselves Bar X8 Park Saddle Horse Company Park Service Glacier Park Boat Company Great Northern Railway Empire Builder Glacer Park Belton Avilons National Park Service Gincior National Park

Spokane Man Heads Vets of NP Service

Sidney L. Whipple of Spokane Washington was elected president of the Northern Pacific Veterans association in May succeeding Jesse B. Campbell of Brattle. More than 300 members met at Mammoth Hot Springs for the 16th annual meeting and planned the Portland Oregon convention for 1941 during Rose Festival week. J A Leduc of St Paul was named vice president and J P Schubert of St Paul became director. E B Nonnett of St Paul was reelected secretary treasurer. A Yellowstone park tour was arranged for railway veterans for Tuesday.

Yellowstone Fork Wyo Sidney L. Whipple Spokane Wash Northern Pacific Veterans Association Jesse B. Campbel Brattle Mammoth Hot Portland Ore J.A. Leduc Paul

Odd Fellows Gather for Whitefish Sessions in Montana

Whitefish hosts a three day convention of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and companion groups. The 66th annual grand lodge session of the I OOF, the Renegahs assembly, the Patriarchs Militant meeting, and the women’s auxiliary program are planned across the gathering with multiple ancillary events.

Whitefish Order of Odd Fellows of Montana Grand Lodge of the Nentana 1 C.F Renekahs

Missoula Man Made Big Chief of Lions

Missoula hosts 1941 Montani Alberts Lions convention in Glacier National Park after scrapping Alberta site due to Canada's war involvement. Browning club invited the assembly to Many Ginders hotel. T. A. Harkness of Missoula elected district governor succeeding H. J. Kilndt. Don M. Robertson of Calgary withdrew as the other nominee.

Missoula Montani- Alberts Lions International Glacier National Park Alberta Unito Lions In Convention Canada Browning Club Ginders T. A. Harkness H. J. Kilndt Billings Don M. Robertson Calgary

Jury rules death by car not avoidable in Maki case

Hamilton June 17 A Ravalli county coroner s jury ruled the accident that killed Warmer M Maki 99 not avoidable Maki of Butte was struck by an oncoming automobile while loading from a parked vehicle on highway No 93 two miles south of Victor The other vehicle was driven by Syl Weater Graham of Great Falls Maki s body sent to Butte Survivors include his mother Mrs AMM Maxl a brother Ted of Bur bank Calif and three sisters Mrs Jack Watson Irene Maki of Los Angeles and Tatal Maki of Maltil

Hamilton Ravalli County Warner M. Maki Maki Butte Victor Syl- Jveater Grahawe Great Falls Butts Amm Maxl Ted Bur>bank Cultt Jack Watson Irene Maki Los Angeles Tatal Maki Malif

Detroiters Dispute Theft Case Heads to Jury

In Bozeman on June 17 four Detroit Mexicans are charged with stealing 25 pute from a local clothing store. John Mendoza Delores Mendoza Jesse Gomes and Sam Carro did not testify and defense was brief. The trial proceeds to jury after limited testimony. Authorities say the defendants shipped goods from Bozeman Whitehall and Butte to a Detroit address 5227 Hamilton agenu s.

Bozeman Detroit John Mendoza Delores Pacedo Mendoza Jesse Gomes Sam Carro Fey Helena Whitehall Butteo Hamilton Agenus

REA Meetings Set in Montana and Washington Dates

Washington on June 17 announced dates for Rural Electrification Administration meetings in Montana to discuss next year’s programs. Western Montana meeting is at Spokane Davenport Hotel June 2. Eastern Montana meeting is at Fort Hoxsan Agricultural College June 21.

Washington Montana Wheeler Mont Western Manana Pokan Wash Davenport Hotel Hoxesan Agricultural

County Ads Session Discusses Relief Programs

H H Winter of Miles City urged production to create jobs and warned against government-made work at insufficient wages. John G Brown urged decentralizing administration of relief to local groups. The first annual convention of the Montana Association of County Commissioners opens with 72 commissioners from 49 counties attending.

H. H. Winter Miles City To Manana Association Comansalouere John G. Brown Helene Association

Railway Business Women in Session Opens Annual Convention

The first annual convention of the National Hallway Business Woman's Association opened today at Karat's ranch, a mountain resort near here. Delegates from New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Chicago attend as the 18 year old organization gathers in session under Bateman.

Bateman National Hallway Business Woman's Sasociation Karat’s Ranch New York City Baltimore Philadelphia Detrott Cui

Toston News notes social visits and local events

In Toulon June 17 Mr and Mrs Edgar Borberet of Long Head Callt are visiting Berberet family. Several relatives including Clarence Berberet and his wife visit, with outings to Helena, Salt Lake City, and Madison area fishing. Local meetings include the Ladies Aid and bridge sessions. Notables include Margaret Talbott Stevens editor of a railway magazine. Jack Kirkpatrick visits, and the Phillips family plans a Indianapolis trip for a Musicians National convention.

Toulon Edgar Borberet Long Head Callt Boerberet Clarence Berberet Tundday Atra Clarancy Bareberet Fister Ruth Joan Edgar Berberet Srv Clarenza Berberet Mra Ralph Tidity Butle Thureday Morsrison Emve Jack Berberet Ifelena Baba Erlaton Corn Shull Hel Ha George Putnam Qtah Construction Company Mickey Salt Lake City Putnam Aon Gordon Toston Missouriver Dam Mra. Buttarton Wenatchee, Wash Ladies Aid A. J. Chubblek Gus. Sanderson Townend Clinic Boln Jack Kirkpatrick bin Meter A. J. Chubbick Bob Ledingham Chas Hegeman Hoy Stith Lyla Middleton Ralph Darwin J. A. Klein Pete Maat J. A. Phillipa Jack Portland Ore Phillip' Slater le Young Indianapolis Phillips

Faculty Shakeup At Monmouth State College

June 17 report from Boseman notes resignation of Keth een Chrisman, physical education instructor for women at Montana State College for the last three years. Miriam Hart of Greeley, Colorado, a graduate in colored education, is named to fill the position, awaiting approval from the state board of education.

Boseman Ketheine Chrisman Monetune State College Miriam Hart Greeley Colo Colorgde Mers Chinaman Tate Board of Education

Loans Show Gain Amid Bank Lending Surge

Washington financial brief notes that for the week ending June 17 commercial industrial and agricultural loans rose, boosting total bank loans to 4.377 billion dollars. The Federal Reserve reported strong gains across sectors with overall lending up by around one hundred one to one.

Doctors Invention Truss Offered Free Trial

Ruptured men may try a doctor’s truss invention for 36 days at Phyllallan's Appliance Co Kansas City. The device has no leg strap elastic or leather bands and purportedly holds rupture comfortably. If unsatisfied, keep the $3.50 truss and return the rest. offer valid at 2029 Koch Bldg and 2406 Main St.

Kansas City Phyallan’s Appliance Co Koch Main Bt

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