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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
6
City weather note shows today’s high 72 degrees and last year’s 88. Record high for the date is 93 in 1880. Low temperature today not fully listed. yesterday’s low 51. Source: U S Weather Bureau.
The report notes robust progress for the US Campaign with high engagement through the month. Donations and participation are rising in multiple cities including Denver and Helena, as organizers urge continued support and reporting to local treasurers.
Rotarians in Last Chance Gulch hear a Prospector blitz about German precision and method as a customs official faces a warning on espionage and threat perception.
The Helena column notes ongoing city water line work and two tunnels under Mount Helena nearly within 50 feet of each other, sparking bemused reflections on engineering feats and gravity. It also mentions a fatality at St. John’s hospital and a Rotary talk by Carl Richards detailing Nazi advances in Europe.
Grain and grasses show faster growth than corn with clearing and warmer weather in Montana. Winter wheat heads as some early spring grains begin to head. sugar beets suffer weed invasion. Pro-America group and YWCA events noted. community meetings include Herrin's election as 4-H council president and guild and Baha i activities. Army engineers oversee terrain maps for maneuvers.
Dorothy A. Borsyald aged 16 a student at the House of the Good Shepherd died yesterday at St. Domin’s Hospital Fargo N D She was born September 26 1925 in Fargo and is survived by her mother of Fargo The body is at Herrimant and Company Funeral Homes arrangements are pending
The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons elevated W. Clay Stith of Terry to grand high priest. Officers elected include Elsworth B. Lyman deputy grand high priest, Morris B. Rowland grand king, George J. Bonine grand scribe, J. Scott Harrison grand treasurer, Luther T. Hau berg grand secretary, Frank E. Vandemark grand captain of the host, John G. Sidney Carkeet grand principal gsojourner, Sterley A. Miller grand royal arch captain, the Rev. Oscar A. White grand chaplain, Fred M. Brown grand master of the third veil, Ralph N. Lodge grand master of the second veil, Earl Bardwell grand master of the first veil, Bert W. Megquire grand sentinel.
Montana State University mis soula assistant professor Ludvig Gustav Browman in zoology and physiology receives a second $500 grant from the National Research Council to continue his study on the effect of light on rat growth and reproduction. The fund becomes effective July 1.
Montana Power expert W P Craeger testified plants on the Missouri river are in good condition despite age. Lawyers clashed over a Tribune article cited as contempt, while engineers discussed leakages and river shortages feared this spring. The power company aimed to finish its case as sessions continued.
A no host dinner and smoker at 7 tonight will honor Larry Opp for 15 years of service to Helena Lodge No. 193, B P O Elks. Elke as house committee chair, Thomas F. Smith exulted ruler said Opp modernized finances, oversaw enterprises, and helped acquire property and improvements. Opp is succeeded by Tom Herrin.
The Gate of the Mountains Boat Club will sponsor its first trip through the gates this Sunday at 1 pm and 4 pm. Ten passengers are needed for each trip. Club plans include building docks, improvements at the landing, clubhouse refreshments, and rental of small outboard motors and boats.
County school trustees and clerks will convene in their districts on June 23 to prepare budgets for the coming school year. Frances Forgy, county superintendent, said meetings move from the second Monday to the fourth Monday under the 1941 legislature. She urged trustees and clerks to submit the new budget to her by July 1.
Montana's railroad and public service commission examined complaints from water users in Virginia City about inadequate supply. Chairman Middleton and board members noted the current above ground private system and suggested a hidden or below ground setup may be needed to increase flow, addressing pipes too small for required volume.
The state board of examiners met with architects to design five new buildings at the state mental hospital in Warm Springs. Budget discussions centered on a $500,000 land issue authorized by the 1947 legislature.
Six couples of Lions club members and Lionesses depart today for Many Glacier hotel to attend the Lions International district convention. International President Karl Sordt will attend. the meeting runs today through Friday and Saturday.
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