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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

11

Pranksters Light Hills Near Falls Sparks City Fire

June 16 Great Falls reports pranksters set fires on hills near the city. Fire department responds to a blaze about 20 feet in diameter, extinguished by earth, drawing a large crowd. Another similar incident occurred near the old Vance airport. authorities caution students and warn of danger to emergency crews and traffic. Fire chief Harry Hogan dismissed student-creator theories, urging caution against reckless pranks that tie up fire apparatus.

Tire Went Missouri River Nebe Fune & & Fire Almilac Vance Airport Vie Tha Wan Sntudents Inva Harry Hogan Jory Hogan Ruth Nuch Diez

Fort Peck meals feed thousands at dam construction site

Report details the massive provisioning at Fort Peck during the dam’s build. About 7 to 13 thousand workers receive daily meals with diverse rations including reel, pork, beef, poultry, fish, and vegetables. Government staff number 7,899 with 2,323 contractors. A government testing lab enforces strict food standards.

Fort Peck Glint Dam Newty Engineers

Dr Y C Sun Paleontologist Of China Visits Montana

Chinese paleontologist Dr Y C Sun arrives in Montana with geology colleagues from Mt Holyoke to study Cambrian fossils. The visit, planned for four to five weeks, includes sessions with local farmers and a detailed tour of regional dig sites.

Y. C. Sun China Montana Ned Lodge Sint Chinen Beet Keown Aun Hw Roming C PF Siegfricht Poink Rock and Wythe Grove Bekin Penning and

Whitcomb Estate Willed to Widow in Malta Courts

Probate granted in district court for the Whitcomb estate valued at several hundred thousand dollars. Widow Kathleen Whitcomb was named sole heir with James A Wilson guardians appointed for time of his estate. a divorce case Mamie Peters vs James P Peters set for trial.

Charles Whitcomb Bia Howe Heaser Katle Whitcomb Noy G Monon James A Wilson John Hutty Erenumund

Marriage at White Sulphur Springs Missoula Bride Sets Wedding Tone

Misella McGrady daughter of Mr and Mrs McGrady and George Kinnick son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Kinnick wed June 11 at the bride’s home. Rev. Trygstad officiated. Bride wore pale yellow satin. Attendants were Virginia McGrady and Fred Kinnick. Guests included family from Livingston and Missoula. Governor Elmer Yealter visited the dam project site. community events noted throughout the White Sulphur Springs area.

White Sulphur Springs Misella Mclrady Mra Ot Molrady George Kinnich Harmon Kinnick Worrake Martin Trygatad Pele Yelow Antin Aec Virginia McGrady Fred Kinnick McGrady Firides Mie E J McGrady Kinnick Melkena Pant Sinter Bozeman Haro Oll bin Hfe Mra Kinnick White Bulphur Springs Gueata Olat Marlin Trjgstad Virginia Nell Elmer McGrady Anders Berg Roger Hanson Missoula University of Maotang Curtle Price Vallege Meinisra Jo Ac Belen Caollf Visiling Din Melniora Aubry Ringling New York City Myx Moat Chitago Minava Vann Atahle Ringling Annie Wright Tacoma Lepond Abe Aismer Tim Dirk Johnston White Mark Gensa Wera Elmer Yalt Tig Smith River Alancheon Shermat Thoraday Fament Urs Olson Tom Hinge Ringling Wisconain Calkinn Hanry Adkinazan Lonney Rod Fors G Feckiy Nelgende Ban

New Establishment Teased With Art The Thief Item

The Springs area notes a new venue to be called The Thief Art. Watton departed last week for a hualnens trip to Spokane. Mrs Tad Winters arrived Sunday from Bonners Ferry and is visiting at Mrs James Johtalan’s home.

Cate Bullétag Art Watton Spokane Tad Winters Bonners Ferry Ciaha Slater James Johtalan

Townsend and Helena Social Roundup in June News

June social notes from Townsend and nearby towns list numerous visits and calls. Names include George Mitchell Hob Grant Verna Siegel Audrey Van Moter Clarissa Tarrant and many more as residents travel between Townsend Helena and Whitehall for family and social ties over the weekend and midweek.

Youl George Mitchel Helena Hob Grant Faltieg Allen Mian Alice Macon Townsend Wan Visting Tete Hudick Verna George Siegel Ben Townsley Buster Chubbuck Wera Helena Vie- Mors Priday Audrey van Moter Townasnd Ftriande

Dog Keeping Vigil on Tongue River May Signal Fatality

Miles City report from June 19 states a sheep dog patrolling the Tongue River mouth Tuesday night and Wednesday morning refused to leave. Police and game officials searched the area, fearing the dog may have found an accident or vanished owner, while the river location remained checked.

Miles City Tongue River Ttn Perron Tonge River Allestaria Posicilly Josqullivan Len J Renech Charla Iaman Soma

Kealey Files For State Senate Reelection In Montana

Neer Lodge June 18 Senator W K Kealey filed on the Republican ticket for re election to the state senate. He is described as an outspoken fearless leader known for debate and parliamentary skill. He has backed labor and railroad measures and opposed moving the Deer Lodge post office. The article notes his local popularity and Powell county support. Postmaster appointment listed as awaiting.

Neer Lodge W K Kealey Senate Ioeley Hne Yong Ferdar Lahor Atate Wtuila Deer Lodge Keeley Rammva Thie Oat Lodgn Hie Seonnle Vo Powell County Powall STATF State OF Montana Holmes Bola Thia Italy Ferther Uink Teenrda Potter Wilnems Helena Maren Teeal Joun Holm Ebaurapt Ataty Auditor Siate Af Montana Ing Agetewole Agrety Biale Beal Joan J Tolaes Andilar BTATP Cammlange Warrington Ornaurance Company Cbloxen John Inmurance Magoente Arcrornle Sneftwate Burplus Nz Elly Meinun Jon J Hola ATATR Monta Sanita An Tinloner Inautaner da Sargeves Nacrreste Witmer Soule Velens Glas Bykte Commissionar

Large sums loaned to Montana miners in 1908 flagged

The Re constriction Finance corporation loaned Montana mining companies $454 900 and classified applications for additional loans totaling $447 000 as meritorious. President Traverman noted 58 applications for additional loans were under review with $2611012 sought. Other items include probate notices for Mary Arath McMahon and a call for bids by the state board of examiners for equipment insurance and related matters.

State Board of Samminers Ipork & Om Alnte Poard Azeminers Uwe Ang Ergannl Sialp Board of Examiners Wofitranemons State Board of Paaminere Publ

Convention of Lions Opens Today at Glacier Park

Members from Montana and Alberta gather for the tenth annual district convention from Glacier Park. Dr Slemund Spaeth and Deputy District Governor Otto Kotz, with Governor Walter McLaughlin presiding, lead opening events and a welcome address by Superintendent E T Seaven.

Glacier Park Dune Slemund Spaeth Lionk Gale Membrs Montana Alberta Canada Spaeth Dalaguiin Mornig Pus Walter McLaughlin Istrict Otto D Kotz Great Falls Dietriet Tom Rohinkan Holeng Huaners Geasona E T Seaven Ghieler National Park J. V Knowlton Lethbridge George C Hoyt Shelby

Body of Pablo Lad Found in Mui Lake

The body of Pablo Lad, a man from near Palo, was recovered from Mui Lake after he drowned when he fell from a 30 foot boulder into mud. The incident occurred while he was hiking with Thetua Loja. Local authorities and the Office of State Auditor report the investigation and provide statements from Montana insurance officials, unrelated to the drowning.

Pablo Lad Mui Lake Honan Ron Mra Palo Inka Thetua Loja

Knights Templar Conclave Heads in Montana Gathering

Robert Getty leads the Knights Templar of Montana as the grand commandery concludes its conclave. Installations and honors follow for officers and dignitaries including Moyts Nowland Libby deputy grand commander and William Calvin grand generatissima, amid remarks on state insurance department attestations and historical notices.

Tonntow Rovert Getty Galen Knights Templar Knights Lemay Sensian York Moytls Q Nowland Libby William Ft Calvin Miles City Modekles Chatean Genaral

Wool Sales Reported At 0 And Ogents In Beaverhead County

Wool sale reports from Beaverhead County indicate prices around 10 and 31 cents with initial small sales completed. Buyers from eastern markets arrived to assess wool quality amid strong swing in prices and rapid unloading at the First National warehouse as contracts near fulfillment.

Yillen Myrly Salee Ingol Beaverhead WAT Complinaton

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