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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

4

Cattle rustling ring broken up in Montana. several jailed

A Montana cattle rustling ring near Ledger and Fort Benton was broken up. C B Arnow reports two-year prison terms for Brees Offerdubs and Lyle Duncan after guilty pleas to cattle theft. Others held on bond include H Mrlckava and James Offerdahl. Ernest Offerdahl and Barnes escaped during the raid but later captured. Sheriff Alsup and Stock Inspector Ryan engaged in a gunfight with suspects. no injuries reported.

Bhelly Sune Gt Montana Tren Menibere Atorney C. B Els Barces S Mings Induse Achool Miles City H. Mrlckava Conrad Meat Market Jamee Offerdahl Towle County Ernest Offerdahl Enid C. B. Aluup Coulee Ledger Barnes Duncan Offerdahl Hotxoe Alsup Frank Ryan Shelby Brickton Oftesdens

All Montana day plans loom large for Livingston

Livingston June 21 special reps from Montana communities are expected to attend the All Montana day celebration in Livingston July 2. Miles J OConnor is general chair arranging a huge historical pageant and a state leaders banquet. Roundup finals and Kiddion parade set for July 2 3 and 4 with dances carnivals and other features to entertain thousands.

Livingston Montena Miles J. O'Connor Chambers of Commerce O'Connor Electrona Montana Montana Ciitaece Roy E. Ayers Abih Civic Center

Fay Adams Named Grand Master in Montana Odd Fellows

Fay Adams of Fort Benton was elected grand master of the Montana Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at the union meeting. Sam Hazelton of Billings named deputy grand master. W. D. Hendricks of Anaconda grand ward en. J Lew Gracey of Bozeman grand treasurer. Ruth Ann Dart and Exilda Mitchell named top officers in state.

Wohitefish Fay Adams Fort Benton Grandmanster Montana Grand Lodge Order of Odd Parsows Unium Sam Hazelton Billings W. D. Hendricks Anaconds W. A. Jomm Butte J. Lew Gracey Bozening Bitings Exilda Mitchell Great Walls Revekat Ensembly Montana Ruth Ann Dart Dillon Alice 2. Dodge Lewistown Minnie Heu- Uricheon Red Lodge Yumilo Adams Wiile- Cat

Military Ball Held For VFN Delegates

Delegates at the 1910 Moulany department Veterans of Foreign Wars convention attended a banquet and military ball. Willan GL. Wilson of San Francisco urged civilian and veterans groups to support the national prewar program. A large street procession occurred at noon. Officers will be elected tomorrow and the 10$1 convention city chosen.

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Butte Woman Dies After Auto Crash in Walkarvilla

In Bulle a Butte woman, Mrs. John Martin, 75, died from injuries two hours after an automobile collision at a street intersection. The crash involved a car driven by her son in law, Howard Burso, and others. Mrs Marty and the other two in the Boucher vehicle were injured. The report notes a preliminary census figure for Dion, 1940 shows 3,078 residents.

Summer School Enrollment At Montana State University

Missoula June 1 Summer session registration at Montana State University reached 679 during the Elrat rank with about one hundred additional students expected to register in the second six weeks starting July 1 G D Shallenberger states Montana students number 674 and North Dakota 206 Minnesota 24 and South Dakota 15 are also represented Other states include California Colorado Florida Idaho Kansas Michigan Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Oregon and Wyoming Readings and recitals by music school faculty and various dances concerts and lectures occupied the first week of classes A major series of conferences on English Speech and Music Education runs through July 1 3 and July 19 with Kay Harrington Anaconda directing the program and Payne Templeton in charge of the English conference.

Missoula Montana State University Youy G. D Shallenberger Alaska Montana North Dakota Minnesota Aludente South Dakota California Colorado Floris Idaho Kiuvis Iowa Kansas Michigan Missouri Norcaski Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Ola Oregon Texas Wisconsin Washington West Virginia Wyoming Pherst Facalty Kay Harrington Anaconda

Angeles Mian Dies in Yellowstone Park

Livingston June 21. Funeral services are planned for Oscar A Carlson 07 Los Angeles who died after a heart attack while touring Yellowstone National Park with his wife. Carlson, a retired mining engineer, collapsed near Figting Bridge late Thursday night. The body lies at a local mortuary. The widow is believed to be the only survivor.

Livingston Oxcar A. Carlson Los Angeles Figting Bridge Yellowstone Natarial Park Carlson Carls Yellowstone Aticken

Savings Groups Loan 319000 During May

Washington reports the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation noted Montana insured institutions made 122 home loans totaling 4319,000 in May, lifting the year to date loan total to 7,148,000 and savings placed in the institute to 116,885, boosting Montana funds. A separate item says Cecil Grant, 26, Eaton, was robbed of 5 and his automobile by two men in a box car at Fourth Avenue and Arghton Boulevard. police were alerted. Also Canada announced arrival of the fourth contingent of troops in Great Britain by the Canadian Director of Public Information.

Washington Montana Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Cat Denver Cecil Grant Eaton Policn Kant Forly-Fourth Avenue Arghton Boulevard Cuann Ont Great Britain Cranadian

Smedley Butler Dies One of Nation's Most Noted Generals

Retired Marine General Smedley Butler died today at the naval hospital in Philadelphia at 1 Eastern Standard Time. He served 30 years, earned two congressional medals for actions in Vera Cruz and Haiti, and led Marine operations from China to Nicaragua. His career included command roles at Brest and Quantico and a controversial stint as Philadelphia police chief.

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Smedley Butler Dies and Addresses Helena Meeting

Smedley Butler, who died yesterday, was in Helena where he spoke at a Town Hall gathering. In a talk titled American Isolation he urged America stay out of entanglements, support a strong national defense, and favor a ready army and navy for defense rather than aggression abroad. He met many Helena residents during his visit and had previously lectured in Montana about club and national betterment.

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Liquor Control Board Reports May Revenue Surplus

M A Was a sdmtolatrater of Ase Montana Naner coateo board announced May declared revenue for May. Meatro Lux coheelions during the month brought in 947,776.56 to the state. The dividend represents a surplus after expenses and does not include tax reliefs. Jacksonville press. D O Rourke elected president of the International Circulation Managers association at the convention.

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