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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1939

Page

2

Senate River and Harbor Bill Adds Funds Across Projects

The Senate increases appropriations in the River and Harbor bill with about 85.9 million dollars added for projects including Grande and Gibularies, Colorado 8.9 million and Sacramento river work. Chairman Shepard notes the bill limits expenditures to the next fiscal year and caps yearly spending, with total power output estimates undetermined.

Senate Washington Duwe KASCO Kheppard Conmeres Connerer Sono Presder Colorado Palte River Vletails Shayler Neb Cheery Creek Ts Trilburtes Colorada Shepnard’s Brown Sacramento River Califor

Whiskers Glub Sponsoring Dance Next Saturday at Center

The Whiskers Glub of the Mondom dithilee committee will host a dance at the efvle center ball park Saturday evening, June 24. Tickets will be charged for women at the Moose, with costumes requested and judged for best attire. An early word includes crostini and bearded men in a playful contest, while crowds enjoyed barbecued sandwiches.

Whiskers Glub Witekers Club Mamond Dithilee Committee Balldonm the Moose Crostini Desyity Ania Polieh Pan Bucky Over Lodney & Consolidate He Teylor Ciitap Bill Brennan Rroeet Nore Ostrolman Mugh Potter Moogo

Swedish Diet and Fry Day Menu Confuses Modern Readers

A fragmented wartime recipe page mentions Swedes and Swedish dishes, listing ingredients like almonds, vinegar, almond milk, and fried potatoes with breadcrumbs. The text blends menu items with jumbled names such as Inga Never p and Get Food From Swellen, creating a garbled historical cooking note. It references Mayorsainy and MonDAY'S MENU and lists baked desserts, salads, and drinks amid unclear context.

Swellen Inga

Governor Ayers Ill In Great Falls Amid Courtroom Turmoil

Gov Ayers remains hospitalized in Great Falls after a recent collapse as medical staff evaluate his condition. Reports indicate Dr Larson reports the governor as stable but frail, with police noting heightened security around the state capital and followers awaiting further medical updates.

Gov. Ayers Great Falls

Resident surprises prowler and recovers pilfered clothing

Raymond Grant of 634 Mount Heel reported last night that he surprised a prowler attempting to steal clothes from a clothier at 408 South Park Avenue. The intruder fled, dropped items, and was pursued by neighbors. investigation began, with a description available.

Raymond Grant Nnlice South Park Avenue

Obscure obituary and court notes unfold in garbled text

The fragmentary report mentions Dave Matthews a noted omelterman and details a mishmash of obituaries and legal notices. It references deaths, a smelter worker, court dismissals, and nominations for ambassadorial posts in a disordered mosaic, with names like Matthews and Bowers.

Mining Association Transacts Business at Regular Session

At the regular monthly meeting of the Montana mining group held at the Placer hotel about 60 members discussed participation in the Mack diamond event next month. Lars Carlson shown in the blue ribbonpan design announced a queen candidate sponsored by the association and President Harold Long announced the April con tests. Carl Tauermin of Butte, president of the Mining Association of Montana, outlined plans for the annual convention August 18 and 19 and the Mining Congress to be held in Salt Lake City, August 26. Owen Perry urged greater public participation and cited district mining operation gains and district tax payments exceeding one million dollars in Helena trading territory.

Laat Chance Guid Ming Association Placer Hotel Plang Miamond Jupiter Alan Lars Carlson Butte Ilers Carlson Alee Harold Longa Minowneed Idanes Carl, Tauermin Mining Asenciation of Montana Hazemin Amdaes Salt Lake Hermining August Grunort Tarioplation Apokn Owen Perry Frelenw Group Greater publiHy Hamparanne Helena Siuloenwinr Paul Imh Lewig and Clark Indaly Pat Burke Montana Standard Charlie Care Hon Aérptee

Miners Injured as Vein Slips in Virginia Shaft

Six miners were injured in a slate fall at a Kemmerer mine near St. Charles Virginia. Three of the injured were reported in critical condition and not expected to recover. The accident occurred in a lower section of the shaft when a two ton chunk broke loose triggering a cascade that trapped workers beneath fractured rock and wood supports. Rescue teams worked to lift the slate and extricate men while railway crews assisted with the heavy lifting and stabilization efforts.

St. Charles Kemmerer Saints Wlan

Vital Statistics and Marriages in Local Notices

Vital statistics show Mr and Mrs A W Phillipa of SRO Stal wrost welcomed a son yesterday at St Peter's hospital. Mr and Mrs Vanea Bron wen of B47 Sixth avenue welcomed a daughter yesterday at St John's hospital. Marriage licenses list George Jony Auherton Helena and Margaret Pdnin Jowell Lincoln Aoren. Call Charion B Woodward Ronabolto King both of Butte and Elin Juilan Wotena with Fay Kathryn Sutton Nethart Harold Albert Baker and Majorla Mae Wooley Towne vond.

Rures A. W. Phillipa St. Peter's Hospital Vanea Bronwen Sixth Avenue St. John’s Hospital George Jony Auherton Helena Margaret Pdnin Jowell Lincoln Aoren Call. Charion B Woodward Ronabolto King Butte Elin Juilan Wotena Fay Kathryn Sutton Nethart Harold Albert Baker Marjorla Mae Wooley Hotd Towne Vond

Lost Children Search Continues In Wyoming Hills

A large volunteer and military search for Harold and Harold Mixon Jr and Charles Hixon near Rawlins Wyoming yielded no breakthrough after five days. About 700 civilians and 240 regulars scoured high terrain up to 10 000 feet, tracing small foot marks and possible signs of exhaustion amid cold snow squalls.

Mowntali Wyo Wyoming Wis Harald Vixon Charles Henry Surd Rawlins Islaight Siliwater Carp Fareat Rangers T. Canal Missiis Mixon Brothers Carroll Foyt Mranels Warren Lesan Searchera Tiarold Mhurkes Charles Hixon McFadden Starold

Sight of man kills girl in Baltimore balcony incident

In Baltimore on June 19 Mary Ruchta aged 15 died after spotting an unidentified man outside the Kuehta home. Her mother Madeline Kochta said the girl cried Mother Look, there he is now and collapsed. Doctors at John Hopkins Hospital pronounced her dead. The Kuehta family said Mary had recently recovered from a prior illness and had been watched by the household.

Baltiiore Mary Ruchta Madeline Kochta Kuehta Wuehta John Hawking Hospital Mra Kuehin

Kiwanis Night Crowds North American Meet

Roston June 19. About 105,000 Kiwanis members in 2,035 North American communities attended the 23rd annual Kiwanis International convention. Nina this night, Taffield of Oklahoma City urged delegates to pledge aid to community service and international goodwill. Messages were delivered at other meetings as well.

Roston America Kiwania International Winight Athervangs TW. C. Tatffeld Oklahoma City Kiwaals Pntelovic Citizensip

Posse Narrowly Misses Killer in Wisconsin Manhunt

A Sawyer County posse chasing Ray Olson, 35, linked to two local killings, loses the trail after blood evidence leads to a Chippewa County CCC ramp. Night patrols and a highway setup fail as deputies surround a Mogas cabin before discovering it empty.

Cartier

Parity payments draw mixed verdict from Griswold

Washington January 29 Representative Griswold Wisconsin said parity payments and controlled production have been a tremendous and costly failure now entering a dying struggle. He noted Mississippi received 2 percent of its farm value since the program began, with Louisiana 21 percent Arkansas 21 Alabama 19 Georgia 17 and several others for comparison. Michigan and Wisconsin each 3 percent Minnesota and Wyoming 2 percent North and South Dakota 12 percent and Montana 10 percent.

Washington Jone Griswold Wis Mississini Louisiana Arkansas Alabama Georgia Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Wyoming North and South Dakota Montana

Actress Taken For Annoying Ex Husband

Los Angeles June 11 Joan Mavis Engiehantress sentenced to jail for contempt in attempting to kidnap her former husband director John Laupgaw at Morse Studio. Superior Judge Samuel K R Blake ordered a stay to permit appeal. Miss Mathers testified she supported a plan to break up their home and take their daughter. Amherst Monsina 18 Cap Cited org grants honorary doctor of letters to Mrs Charles A d Amembergh at Amherst College. Aeronautical engineers plan a bell rontor with top speed 180 mph and motor over 250 hp.

Los Angeles Joan Mavis Engiehantress Pichating John Laupgaw X Morse Studi Samuel KR. Blake Joan Miss Mathers Langan Mn Slen Win Tor Five Gily Hin Amherst Monsina Org Woury Charles A. d Amdbergh Lesterationy Ammerst Coltey Alma Hialer Dwight W. Morrow

Republican Women of State 10 Hear National Leader

Missoula hosts Republican Women of Montana July 10 and 11 with Miss Mariga Martin of Bangor Maine touring after Yellowstone visit. The itinerary includes a banquet at the Palace Hotel and a Spokane address as the principal speaker. The event features Grace Catlin and other state and national committee members.

Missoula Morlane Mariga Martin Bangor Maine Republican Allocal Yellowstone Park Grace Catlin Women'n Republican Club Mra LG. More National Committee Taras L. O. Evans Bulle Montana Caontal Cammlites C. H. Ullynan Big Timber Bera Spoki

Seized funds to Mrs. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll

New York, June 19. The government turned nearly 60,000 in cash and securities seized from Mrs. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, widow of a WWI draft dodger. The assets were sent to her attorney Harry Weinberger, claimed as her property, amid Bergdoll’s separate appeal for the return of 500,000 seized by the alien property custodian during the war.

New York Grover Cleveland Europe Harry Weinberger Bergdof Curtodian

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