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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

6

City Briefs and Local Notices From Bea Reeves Area

A jumble of community notices covers meetings at Mrs Jilda Carlson s home and wedding plans for the Hall family in Bea Reeves area. Also listed are a city contracting award for a street grader, local services ads and an upcoming Helena YMA field trip to a bank in Balana with youths to tour industries and businesses.

Helena YMA Tk Federal Teacrya Bank Balana R. V. Edworthy Edworthy Mentheya

Pilot lands plane safely at Helena airport with wheels up

Veteran Western Air passenger ship pilot Molson landed seven passengers and three crew at Helena after landing gear failed. The craft touched down smoothly and no one was injured though the under surface was dented. Passengers and crew included Charles Aletoalf, Zeets Weeter, and stewardess Mise Heneletta Furler. Cushman noted a dust cloud as the craft touched down.

Western Air Helena

John Leuthold Visits Helena In Campaign Pitch

John Leuthold of Molt and Republican candidate for governor spoke to Helena yesterday after a radio broadcast at 9 40 PM. He touted a steady economy with no cut in essential services and a businesslike administration promising dollar value for every spent.

John Leuthold Molt Stillwater County Helena Dis

Man Wanted Here Is Held in South

A list of local notices reports man wanted in Helena on a check fraud case from years ago, captured by federal agents in Shreveport. Other items include a beauty shop change, a Dewey broadcast plan, court actions, and a funeral service for James Sump ton with burial at Forestvale.

South D. H. Reed, Jr Helena Ray Bak Shreveport Federal Bureau of Investigation John D. Gitlan

Prospector Tales From Last Chance Gulch By Del Warson

In Last Chance Gulch since 1864 the prospector life continues as men hunt for gold in the rocks and sand. Frank Murphy, a veteran, recalls the seamy side of the gold camps and his crew who pan a meager living while avoiding trouble in town.

Last Chance Gulch del Warson Frank Murphy Hite Eddy Gellivan bin Thro Frank Jaya Frank Warphy Jayant

Rotary committees named by president for season

President J Tt Kassertian announced twelve standing and subcommittees for the Helena Rotary Club for the coming year. committee membership may change with members' wishes, but all committees will be approved by the board before the next meeting.

Helena

Local travel and visitors pass through the Harvey and Placer

Remington of Missouri registered at the Harvey last night while Mary E. Arnold of Nebraska visited her son Judge Ralph L. Arnold of the Montana Supreme Court and left yesterday for Los Angeles. Ingvald Mitbo traveled on the Northern Pacific to Portland. Al Paddock of Minneola checked at the Placer yesterday along with D B Noble of Lanetown. B C Rallon of Dinsovia, G Taylor and John J. Moon of Butte, Harry Reynolds of Great Falls also registered and were seen at the Placer yesterday.

Mary E. Arnold Tdnsoln Neb Benn Nara Ralph L. Arnold Montana Supreme Court Yaneerday Om Northern Pacific Los Angeles Ingvald Mitbo Hassenger Portland al Paddock Mineoula Ose D. BR. Noble Lanetown B.C. Rallon Dsinsovia Waa G. ¥. Taylor Great Falls Fiacar John J. Moon Butte Waa Harry Reynolds Great Fatle

Suspended sentences for violators of Indian liquor laws

In federal court Judge James H. Baldwin imposed large months jail terms and $1 fines on Donald D. Marshall and Leo Meckler of Poplar after guilty pleas to Indian liquor law violations. Sentences suspended, defendants placed on three years probation. Grand jury returned 35 indictments with names withheld pending warrants. Court addressed transfer requests in separate cases amid prior mistrials due to hung juries.

James HW. Baldwin Donald D. Marshall Leo Meckler Poplar United States F. Crom Charles N. Pray Baldwin Governtioat Leo Meloiee Hutte Chargoit Evanton Helena Lo Nome Casa

Crop Outlook So Excellent Bank President Pays Visit

Meyton Payton president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis spoke here noting crop prospects as excellent and stressing bankers’ concern for farmer prices. He praised conditions in North Dakota as the best in ten years and cited the ninth district’s strong outlook across Montana and surrounding areas. Payton, a former Montana resident, traveled with his wife and daughter on a western tour after an inspection of the Helena branch by the Minneapolis board.

Jon Meyton Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolia North Dakota Payton Anid Eral Peyton Montana Krvigg Radarxburg Hanna Payton H Im Western Montene Minneapolis Ainecanoalis Bank Helena Minneapolla Bank

Mining convention to feature Montana speakers in Colorado

Montana mining officials announce four or more speakers at the American Mining Congress program in Colorado Springs starting September 16. President Carl J. Trauerman says topics will tie to national defense. J. C. Kinnear leads program nominations and 12. M. Kelly chairs Montana operations. Trauerman’s trip included Denver meetings with the program committee.

Bontang Wil H American Mining Congress Colorado Springs Carl J. Trauerman Mining Association of Montana Traverman Denver J. C. Kinnear Nevada Consolidated Copper Company M. Kelly Anaconda Copper Mining Company Montana Trnnerman Chicago

Cyclist Sets 40 Day Cross Country Run From Ellensburg

Bil Neher an 18 year old sophomore at Central Washington College Ellensburg Wash left there yesterday to bicycle across the country in 40 days. He will pass Helena and stop in Missoula and Helena on the way to the West Coast. He carries a diary and a few extra clothes and tools with him and plans to visit the San Francisco World’s Fair on return.

Bil Neher Alphomore Central Washington College Ellensburg Wash Guardian Menburg Uleyelo Wil Bore Tila Helens Wad Hogenmin Helena Neher Frink Tompkins G. H. Neher Elleavburg Sud Chitta Eilies Hofota San Francisco Rome

Young Democrats Plan Dance Meeting Tonight

Lawler and Clark county Young Democrats meet at the Placer hotel at 8 to map plans for the War Belief dance set for Saturday June 29 at the Civic Center ballroom. Tickets sell briskly as Kenney Hurklea and a 10 piece orchestra prepare the music. Art Baker Tommy Breredith Mabel Monroe and Leo Dickey head the arrangements and urge all committee members to attend.

Lawler Clark County Placer Civic Center Kenney Hurklea Art Baker Tommy Breredith Mabel Monroe Leo Dickey

First Y Camera Class Teaches 20 Helena Youths

Photographer Les Jorud led 20 young members of the Helena YNC.A at a Tuesday afternoon session. He explained basics of camera handling and exposure, gave individual coaching, and scheduled follow up practice. Members were advised to bring a mirror and tripod for the next meeting.

Les Jorud Helena Ync.a Clul Aang Jorud Enétiyeinnta Inka Xnad Seain Sath Ana Metiris Anndoor Peture Sarh

Weather stresses soil moisture statewide crops note

The weekly crop report shows hot dry winds reducing soil moisture across Montana while more rain is needed for continued crop progress. Winter wheat heads, roving grains grow, alfalfa first cuttings favorable, but corn and sugar beets progress lag. Grasshoppers threaten parts of mining counties. drought and high temperatures finish with 94 in Missoula and 44 in Butte.

Montana Bareau Ant Boon Aining Hii Charteau Pon- Hera Countien Shearling Missoula Butte

Insurance bids to be opened at capitol today

Bids to supply insurance for 1 729 pieces of state automotive equipment will be opened at the capitol at 10 o'clock this morning by the state board of examiners.

State Board of Examiners

Weather report notes warm Helena and cool Roosevelts area

Temperature rose to 100 in Helena while Minoula recorded 0, and Roosevelt County towns ranged from 46 to 50s. Dark storm clouds and electrical activity moved through the region as light rain fell briefly before Stavclock.

Minoula Roosevelt County Waa Afostana

Silver Bow to Launch Food Stamp Plan in Montana

Henry A. T Wallace designates Silver Bow county as the fourth Montene area for the federal food stamp plan. The program starts in about one month under the BSO C and in cooperation with state and county welfare departments, the WPA, and Butte food stores. About 2,368 households or 4,315 people will be eligible. Garwood estimates the plan could add $160,000 in annual value of food for needy residents, with retail sales likely increasing this amount.

Henry A. T Wallace Silver Bow County B. C Garwood

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