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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
6
The page compiles various local items such as court actions, shop ads, and community notices. References mention a judge’s ruling on fines, attorney opinions, business openings, and upcoming events in the town and county. Names like Morrisot and others appear with scattered details and addresses, reflecting a busy local scene.
City officials discuss reopening an old airport expansion to extend runway 1,000 to 1,090 feet at the local airport. The plan aims to allow heavy transport planes while weighing safety and zoning concerns. City council reviews permit actions, budget figures, and related ordinances with engineering input from regional staff.
A readable fragment describes a Sunday softball game in Last Chance Gulch, Helena. It notes Montan Power of Helena vs a Butte squad, praising weatherproof play, local players, and WPA recreation support. The report mentions players, era details, and community involvement but is marred by garbled OCR.
Seven building permits were granted, authorizing new construction and alterations. The list includes a roof repair at a residence on North Main Street and a shed demolition on Morty Dindiuey property, among others, with stipulated fees and project locations.
A lengthy petition to the Welfare and Public Aid board urges an emergency declaration to unlock funds for 1997 welfare programs. The action seeks 16 appropriation measures to extend aid to families, children, and beneficiaries in Aliver Bow County.
The column lists Lewistown and nearby residents with yesterday registrations and social visits at local venues. Names include Vaul di Gans, Caithwell, R. Ho Mwiteney, and Mrs Wet Mulhanes, among others, with mentions of Planer and Macer venues and registrations at Harvey yesterday.
Montana officials announce a 10 percent reduction in retail wine prices starting next Monday. Administrator says price cuts will apply to all wines offered at state stores, with many bottles dropping from $1.99 to $1.75 per gallon. Carlson, a representative for the local wine merchants, notes the move aims to boost consumer access and notes wineries expect increased sales as prices fall.
A New case of tick fever is reported with details from Dr B Ke Weiler and local epidemiologists. The tally shows 17 cases total, two dysentery instances noted, and measles rates improving modestly in January with several diseases listed alongside.
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George Y Finley was announced as state high school supervisor replacing Ray Waingt of Graan Range. Finley, a Montana State College alumnus, has graduate work, a superior rating in education, and recent service as an adviser. He holds a major’s commission in the Montana National Guard and has been Helena’s city supervisor for two years.
School board members met briefly to approve a term for a bond issue to fund an undisclosed project. Total bond value cited as 265 400 dollars, with bids to be advertised to the community. The plan includes debt service and a future payment schedule for the bond.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate hearings set in the state on railroad matters. Mentions of officials including Middleton, Secretary-Counsel Remien, and Commissioner Harave in Washington with dates around January. Ambiguous lines refer to appeals, participants, and locations such as Austin and Portand.
State revenue receipts include 2830.82 and 265.86 dollars with larger sums 6489.66 and 9828.00 listed for various districts Carter Onseude Holden Valley McCone Madiani Meagher Atisnalay Misdelshell Treas ure and Whartland. Mrs Worcester Dickerson of Kenwood reports a lawn tower theft and Appian Dostwick writ company notes theft of 12 youth bars of chocolate.
Federal court in Helena called a bystanders venire of 20 jurors for the trial of Dr Leo J McIntee on alleged four year tax fraud totaling about 6000 dollars. Eleven jurors were chosen. remaining pool to be questioned. Grand jury indictments announced include Wong Ah Fou and Jack Hagan among others, with hearings set in late June.
Montana farmers who have already trained their crops with the Federal Crop Insurance plan may also insure with the state commissioner, Rowman, chairman, said. Many inquiries have come in, and farmers say the state could provide additional coverage beyond federal limits.
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Madison County district court ruling in favor of Golden Rod Milling Company against Sam Bukvich and Bon Kamat. The majority held Bukvich and Kamat had no connection to the company, while dissenter Justice Alone disagreed.
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