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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
10
Mercury and weather notes list minimum temperatures and daily highs for Helena. Local business and service ads include Ada doctors and shops with contact numbers. Obituary notes report John Schroeder death age 84 and funeral arrangements. Lodge meeting details announce King Solomon’s Lodge No 8 Masons session at the Masonic Temple with refreshments after and summer recess.
James B Grierson of Myers elected chairman of the Manteno grass conservation commission at its annual meeting yesterday He will lead for the coming year succeeding G RK Milburn Tyler H M Montgomery Chinook reelected secretary and Carl M Yerington Billings as assistant secretary Other members include Milburn and John Etchart Tam Pleo The panel promotes fats conservation and stabilization of the stock industry
An insect-control drive targets grasshoppers in Hill Liberty Rudyard and nearby areas. K Bowman chairs the state board of health officials oversee 24 hour efforts from Rapid City to Chester and Havre with field trucks and mixing plants aiding containment. Crop prospects remain varied with some damage feared if infestations grow.
Edwin Hahn leaves Helena for Passaic New Jersey where he joins United States Rubber company research laboratories. He is a Helena High School 1934 valedictorian and earned BS in Engineering from Montana State College in 1939 plus an MA in Chemical Engineering from MIT this spring. He previously studied at Montana State and earned high honors in engineering. He has been visiting his parents at 880 Fifth Avenue before starting the new post.
Wa M Helena recreation director Kim Whealon lauds the summer playground program started last week. Children at Dryant school and preschoolers at the Civic center site work on wood crafts, book binding and paper tasks under supervision. The wading pool operates mornings and afternoons with staff supervision and riders from three playgrounds join in. Plans call for a playground circus before July 4.
Kwy Hy Jones general agent for the Wabank Railway company visited Helena yesterday to confer with Northern Pacific officials. He came from his headquarters to Bali, Leake City. A U S children’s bureau report years ago noted higher infant death rates in crowded homes with two or more persons per room.
The Prospector details local achievements of two young residents. Bob Mughey, a Helena High alum, earned Stanford University's Bookstore Scholarship to cover next year’s tuition and expenses while pursuing chemistry. Dorothy Streedbeck, a medical nurse in training, returns from Boston to visit family before resuming duties at Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital and pursuing further study at Simmons College.
Harrison J. Freebourn an attorney general of Montana pleaded not guilty to tax evasion charges in federal court as Judge Baldwin scheduled argument on Freebourn's demurrer for Thursday morning. Also named are former sheriff Lawrence Weir and several defendants in liquor and tax cases, with multiple arraignments and defense motions defining the day’s docket.
Public Service Commission will close from 11 to 12 during funeral services for Mrs Sarah Smith mother of board member Paul T Brith. Services held at 14 00 in St Catherine Church Boulder. Mrs Smith died Saturday in Rochester.
Cheadle resigns after four years as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. The action, announced by BE. K. Cheadle Jr. of Shelby, is effective immediately and a successor is appointed. Cheadle, a U S Senate candidate, said the move aligns with his campaign goals and will not hinder his bid for the Senate. He was elected in 1930 and has served as lieutenant colonel in the Montana National Guard. He plans to attend the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia June 24.
Members of the 26 Year Pioneer club will meet for their regular business division tonight at 5 o clock at the Eagles hall. The program opens to the public and features solos by Miss Jean Conrad, selections by Milas Claudia Hroda, and vocal numbers by Van Hrent, accompanied by Mrs J C Hrent. Dancing and card games follow with music by Cuntington's orchestra.
A string of acquaintances and visitors posted from Helena and nearby towns. Names include A Luckey Boreman Bruhnell Raleigh Br Iena Guy Sturgeon Malia Helena, Thomas Whalen Butte, Harter Mutts, Tichurdenn Trokign Harvey Great Falls, A Mentolll Cludo Joner Miles City, Gen Ingham Great Falls, Tom Mulvilill AMilewois Mila Romney, TA La feck Mot Springs, Rev Jaman W deCar Carvel college, Janes Hertoglie Tilie, and Mryck at Square Bulle Arrived in the city to visit friends and family while staying at the Pinner.
Bozeman jury convicts four Detroit Mexicana suspects of grand larceny in a shoplifting ring. John Mendosa, 30, Dolores Pacho Man dozt, 19, Juana Gomez, 32, and Sam Carro, 48, are sentenced to 10 years for the men and two years for the woman. About 1,600 men’s suits were found in a Detroit residence after officers traced expressed packages from Bozeman.
Veter Hugh Conway aged 73 longtime Helena resident died yesterday afternoon at St. Louis hospital after a long illness. He came to Helena from Wisconsin in 1867, worked at the veterans hospital Fort Harrison, and spent retirement in the Seymour Park addition. Survived by widow May Conway a son Gerald Conway of Portland a daughter Dentrice Wilhelm of Eugene Oregon and a brother Dr John H Conway of Cheyenne Wyo. funeral arrangements pending.
Active Club honors member with PICA at Larson Cabin. Walter Tarson leads event as club plans Activn International Convention in Giauler Park on 28. Sponsors good sun, supports Helena Arad Retian fundraiser. Community event features school football, band, and auxiliary programs to aid member activities.
May 1921 vital statistics show Montana had 981 births and 46 deaths. births outpaced deaths by nearly 30 percent. The report lists causes including tuberculosis and scarlet fever among the deceased, with death cases spread across Missoula and Deer Lodge County and references to national comparisons.
Local boating club finalizes details for a two day regatta on July 20 and 21 with entries from Polsoo Whitefish Missoula Kal lopen Anaconda Glendive and Helena. Nine open races will occur in Class A B and service divisions with cash prizes plus novelty events including log rolling sit racing aquaplaning and a boat race between an outboard and an inboard boat.
Washingham June 13 The Count Rene de Chambrun claims parachute troops hounded French generals from their quarters and asserts the Fifth Column bore responsibility for the army’s defeat. He says the forces fought the wrong war and that several incidents were part of a tactic, though he declines to name the aerial troops. The interview presents a nationalist view of recent setbacks.
Danghlera of Tsa holla members plan a social event with bowbands games and dancing at Finny Sunatia camp this evening Reservations for transport via Mrs Wad Garrity 612-2% and guests with extra funds may call. Arrangements by Mrs Gertrude Wallenback and Mina Marguerity MacDonald. Enteglain ment includes games and dance.
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