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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1941

Page

2

Anaconda Asked to Speed Bon Bow Chromite Development

Washington and Butte June 20 The office of production management and the RFC urged Anaconda Copper Mining to rush Bon Bow chromite deposit development in Montana to keep operations under cover before heavy winter snows. Roads close seasonally and stockpiling may occur near the mine while ensuring immediate output if needed. Government leasing and contracted treatment plants aim to expand operations under defense direction with initial capacity around 6 000 tons per month.

Washington Office of Production Management RFC Anaconda Copper Mining Company Bon Bow Montana Defensa Officiels United States Angcobda Company Defence Butte Benbow

Polson to Offer Big Frontier Days Carnival

Polson hosts a two day Frontier Days festival June 21 and 22 featuring a second annual rodeo and profits show. Entries include contestants from Anaconda Livingston Browning Babb Wolf Point Wolf Creek and many U S locations. Parade acts are planned with Paradies and Indian specialties. The rodeo queen finalists are Lillian Johnson Niagara Murle Rusk Arlee and Jerry McKerzie Polson.

Record-Setting Play Ends Broadway Run After 7 Years

Broadway’s Tobacco Road closes after seven years and 3180 Broadway performances. Critics panned it initially yet a landmark of endurance survived a brief decline before triumph. The play, adapted by Jack Kirkland from Erskine Caldwell, reflected Georgia sharecroppers’ sordid life and became a national sensation.

Lom Wolf New York Broadway Critics Tobacco Road Jack Kirk Ian Walton Erskine Caldwell the Theater Georgia America Abie NRA Blue Eagle Denburg Germany John Dillinger Lindbergh Clontes

Archie Harris Sets World Mark In NCAA Trials

Palo Alto June 20 Archie Harris Indiana star broke the discus world record with a 14 feet 3 4 inch throw at the NCAA trials amid tests for safety as discus were held off Stamford Stadium. Harris also qualified in the shot put and led Lu Louisiana State sprinter Billy Brown in multiple events. Southern California dominated the meet with 11 qualifiers.

Palo Alto Calif Archie Harris Univerity Indiana Willi Schroder Germany Harris Stanford Stadium Minneapolis al Blazis Georgetown Billy Brown Louisiana State University Norwood Ewell Penn State Howard Upton U.8.c Hirst M. Biles R. Biles Lesle MacMitchell Adair Texas York University Stone Run MacMatchell Southern California Dean Cromvwell University of California Ohio State Ilve Tadiana New York

Track meet results show Ewell leads Penn State in sprints

Fragmented recap lists numerous college sprinters and field event results. Ewell of Penn State wins the 220 yard dash in 22.2 seconds, with UCLA and U.S.C. runners placing behind. Learned of Colorado wins the 220 yard hurdles, others fail to qualify in several heats. Discussed discus results with Hayns of Indiana leading at 174 feet 6 1/2 inches, followed by Johnson and Wolf among top distances. Also notes scratched competitors and lingering odd statements about seats born on land kept ashore for weeks.

Billy Brown Louisiana State Qvale Washington Bourland Wondy Klemmer California Lyda Oklar Hogston N.Y.U R. Smith Wash Roy Notre Dame Reese Calif Johnson Kansas State Upton U.S.C Cochran Indiana Brown Wleuineus Hadley Wis Watts Tucker Pitt Piker Littler Neb Learned Colo Wright Ohio State Saunders Miami Duke UCLA Russell Pepperdine Geven Hay Isham Southwest Texas State Merritt Paskyan Claw- Aon Montana

Wheat Storage to Be Increased in Montana

Great Falls June 20 MT elevator companies and farmers push to finish elevators and bins to add about 6,000,000 bushels of storage for the 1941 wheat crop. Officials expect a good yield and possible transport limits plus a federal loan program to require more storage. The 1941 Montana wheat output is projected at 62,857,000 bushels, 150 percent of the 10 year average. Elevators and annexes will add 2,690,000 bushels, cooperatives and farmers 2,000,000 more.

Great Falls Montana Federal Agricultural Marketing Service

Helena Boosters Rout Bankers In Class AA Softball

In Legion Park last night the Helena Boosters stormed back to beat Bankers 14 to 4 in AA league play. Key hitters included Rekindle, Dykstra, Strelau, Dicksor, Hollow, and Davis as Helena never trailed and hammered 14 runs on steady hitting. The opposing Bankers were led by Bakkerd as pitching and defense faltered during the mid innings.

Helena Boosters Comeback Bankers Legion, Park Boosters H Bakkerd Reindle Dykstra Strelau Dicksor Hollow Davis Clancy East Helena Reynolds Bernhart Bethel Mann Brisbin Kovich Haat Yelena Petek

Transfers Camp Grant and Camp Joseph T. Robinson

Privetes Gerald Hf Morin from Missoula Montana and Jean N Mitchison from Rowan Montana of the 26th medical training battalion have been transferred with their unit to Camp Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas on June 20.

Camp Grant

W P A Quota for Montana Set at 5500

Montana W P A administrator Joseph E Parker announced a July August quota of 5500 workers a 30 percent cut from June and the withdrawal of 30 counties and seven Indian reservations from relief operations. About 205 non relief supervisors will be released to meet the 95 5 relief to non relief ratio with a 25 percent cut in administrative funds statewide.

Butte Works Project Administration Montana W.P.A Joseph E. Parker Washington, D.C Parker Washington, D. C Beaverhead Big Horn Broadwater Garter Chouteau Dawson Fallon Garfield Glacier Golden Valley Granite Jefferson Judii Ragin Liberty McCone Meagher Mineral Musgelshell Petroleum Pondera Powder River Prairie Rosebud Stillwater Sweet Grass Teton Toole Treasure Wheatland Wibaux The Crow Blackfoot Fort Belknap Fort Peck Flathead Rocky Bay Tongue River

Marysville Guests and Visitors From Nearby Cities

Marysville news notes guests and visitors from Plainsfield New Jersey Deadwood South Dakota Helena Spokane and Los Angeles travel and relocation updates. Local families Moore Kramer Hartmiller HanSen Gulio Trettin Hansen Padbury Lemmon and Rumping appear among the households hosting or visiting.

Marynville John T Hunn Plainsfield N. J Moris Gawler Moore Billis Jean el Cajon Calif I. E. Julian Helena Lloyd Wakasch Wanda Les Wickes H. Fairweather Wallace Idaho Channel Gold Mines E. Rapier Los Angeles Jennie Hansen Gulio Basin Mont Elmer Han Sei Butte Helen Trettin Boulder Myre Chris Hansen Hansens Marysville Robert Fisher Frances Gayle St. Peter's Hospital E. G. Pirkle Ison Spokane Wash Thaddeus Smigal Mary Gayle York Earle Padbury J. F. Lemmon Jack Billy Terry William

Oil Man Walter Huta Dies In Fort Worth Texas

Walter B. Huta BS, organizer of Homestead Oil & Gas Co of Texas and Homestead Oil & Gas Company Ltd of Canada, died at his home in Fort Worth on the night of June 19. He was a prominent figure in early oil ventures and held leadership roles in related firms. He contributed to regional oil development and industry networks.

Fort Worth Texas Walter B. Huta Homestead Oil & Gas Company of Texas Homestead Oil & Gas Company Titd Canada

D A V Convention Pushes for More Hospitals

Great Falls on June 29 reports the Disabled American Veterans convention urges immediate government action to expand hospital capacity for disabled veterans. Delegates from 16 state chapters cite a 3,000 bed shortfall, noting current care exceeds capacity in regular facilities. Resolutions and election of 1942 convention city planned with John Globe among scheduled speakers.

Great Falls Reguar John Globe

Mail Order Firms to Tighten Credits

Chicago June 20 Two of the nation’s largest mail order and retail firms Sears Roebuck and Company and Montgomery Ward and Company announced plans to tighten installment credit. Starting July 1 maximum time payments for refrigerators and gas and electric ranges will drop from three to two years, while other lines remain at 18 months with larger down payments required in all cases.

Chicago Sears, Roebuck and Company Montgomery Ward and Company Wall

Rotary Club Meeting Set at Waterton Lake

The annual Wateron Glacier International Peace Park meeting of Montana and Alberta Rotary club members will be held at Waterton Lake July 26 and 27. James L. Humphrey, chairman of the international service committee of the Great Falls club announced plans for the gathering. For making drums, Indians prefer a dead tree trunk with sound exterior but decayed center that can be deflawed easily.

Rotary Club Great Falls Montana Alberta Waterton Lake James L. Humphrey International Service Committee The

Helena Auto Shop Ad Highlights Skilled Mechanics

Earl Warfield native of Helena has spent 12 years as an auto mechanic with Chrysler products and holds a factory trained rating. Ornel Smith, touted as a future Helena businessman, brings three years ofExperience. Otto’s motto promises quality work with no squeaks or customer complaints. Glenn Fitz is a capable body man famed for precision. Larry oversees the parts department ensuring ready supply of DeSoto or Plymouth parts and accessories.

Earl Warfield Hail Helena Chrysler Ornel Smiths Otto Glenn Fitz Glenn Larry DeSoto Plymouth

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