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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

6

City Briefs From Thetta Reported Distorted Local Notices

City briefs report a brown leather bag left at 19 North Park and a girl’s red god white Majestic bl ercle noted by police. Montana out-of-state applicants seek teaching positions after Montana schools graded. Also production up 13 percent in June with cottage cheese output record. permitting activity includes two requested permits. Funeral notice for John Petrich. local optometrist services advertise, with various addresses and contact numbers.

Foro Thetta Thett North Park Hea Beep Steve Emehook Police

Deportation Ordered for Alien 15 by Helena Officials

Percy J. Hinton and a Canadian man were taken to Sweet Grane yesterday to be deported to Canada, per GM Gates, inspector in charge of the local immigration and naturalization office. Inspector Keefer L. Grey led the reporting party. Government stays: French government remains in Bordeaux as of June 21.

Percy J. Hinton Wen Sweet Grane Canada Gates Immigration and Naturalization Office Keefer L. Grey Helena

Methodist Church Plans Montana Annual Conference Meeting

About 140 ministers and laymen prepare to attend the Montana conference of the Methodist Church at St. Paul’s church starting Tuesday morning. Bishop Hammakar will preside with Rev. Dr. Cole, Rev. Wampler, and Rev. Hicks outlining reports and ministerial appointments as the 150 year old plan guides reappointments United States wide. Notable speakers include Dr. James Brett Kenna on healing and Dr. Beach on Christianity in the Orient.

Montana The Methodist Church St. Paul's Church I. C. Hicks W. GB Hamnaker Denver Aley Dave Hons Hammakar Charles G. Cole Miesoula Pnd Waller Wampler Great Falls United States Cola Uicks Geading Apeakers James Brett Kenna University Temple Seattle Beach Western Union University Chung Tu Charles McCaugaty Seattla

Mines School Honors Trio of Helena Youths

The Montana State Board granted scholastic honors to Frank Archbald K DeAlley Lagehelden and William Anye of Helena for the school year, plus a scholarship for the next. Twenty-three students earned honors and 16 received scholarships as University of Montana awards.

Montana Mings Buttebug Wis Frank Archbald K. DeAlley Lagehelden William Anye Helena W. M. Brown Rugietray Ail Ara Frestman Atudenta Higheet Sutch State Board of Education Clyde DB Hinton Missoula James Telmer Butte James Lyon Anaconde Elwood K. Jensen Butt Denver Graham Great Palle Millard Reyner Sliver Star James McMahon David EB. ‘Thompson Kallspoll Thomas A Frntar

Legion Aids In Drive Against Fifth Column

Montana American Legion posts cooperate with police and the Festival Bureau to stamp out subversive activity. Department Commander George Gostman said tips and reports should be sent to state headquarters for confidential handling. A separate item notes three suspects in Rockaway, N. J., June 21, seen in a car near the First National Bank, suspected of highway robbery.

Montana American Legion WIK George Gostman Witon Legion Oval Festival Bureau Atata Rockaway N. 1 Postia

Quix of the radio ban baffled by Montana notes

Round and about in Last Chance, a quirky column notes Prof Quin Dhiwell’s bewilderment over roadside markers, readers letters to Montanans Inc, and a patchwork of local items. The column mentions editorial writers, a fish tale, a gopher hole mishap, a federal judge remark, and a string of small town happenings as recreation director Jim Wheaton announces a new term.

Quix Quin Dhiwell Ife DW Greg Kart Bewild Cement Montanans, Inc HUE Kergusan Quiz Det Dash Fred Bule Jock Armas Pilate Mark Farris Kelbita Aiyehnan Union Hitler Jim Wheaton

Visiting former resident Frank H. Johnson visits city friends

Frank H. Johnson, once a city resident and former president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Portland, is back for a visit. He comments on home ownership, economic pressures, and the risk of inflation, praising U.S. credit expansion and gold redemption plans.

Frank H. Johnson Frank Wi. Johnson Federal Home Law Fink Portland Orr real= Heat Hmetena Ja Hera Pho Bank Whme Sulphar Springs Johnson Ren

Forest Foresters Battle Two Small Blazes in Territory

Helene national forest crews last night fought two small fires, believed caused by a severe wind alarm. One blaze at the head of Continental Creek east of Hauser Lake, the other near Trout Creek seven miles north of Avon. Crews from Helens forest district were sent to the incidents. Fire totals in the Helens forest area now reach five.

Melia Anid Oumler Mires Helens Jforest Eblegenton Hey

Personal notices from Montana towns and travel plans

The Montana page lists many individuals and movements. L Stanford of Great Falls attended the Placer yesterday. Maurice Tronk of Anaconda and J Baretna of Big Timber were also seen there. Alex Blewett and B Chas of Great Falls visited the Placer yesterday. Kathleen Butler and a passenger traveled on the Northern Pacific to Portland. M H McCollum and F K Radgiey of Missoula registered at a scene yesterday. Dr George Finlay Simmons, president of Montana State University in Missoula, attended as a guest at the Placer. Martyn Covington departed for a grand circle tour of the United States with planned stops in Montreal, Portland, New Orleans, Jacksonville, and World’s Fairs. A tongue-in-cheek note mentions a Maine management class for Montana extension agents to be held at Lame Deer and near Mile City from June 24 to 29, led by Tom Lommasson, senior range examiner for the Forest Service.

Stanford Great Falls Waa Ee Htaurice ‘Tronk Anaconda Wat Harvey J. Baretna Big Timber Marvey Yentering Alex Blewett B. Chas, Teu Kathleen Butler Northern Pacific Portland H. McCollum F. K. Radgiey Missoula Yenterday George Finlay Simmons Montana State Ace Mias Martyn Covington United States Montreal New Orleans Theknonville Fie Langh Management Bozeman Montana Extension Service Lame Deer U. S. Range Milea Cllr Tom Lommasson The Forest Service

Ross B Shaw Found Dead At His Sixteen Mile Home

The body of Ross B Jake Shaw age 67 long time Broadwater county resident was found at the ranch home near Sixteen by neighbor Mrs Jake Mitchell. Undersher George Keichbusch and Acting Coroner Gene Conner investigated and ruled no inquest necessary as Shaw was believed dead about two days. Surviving relatives include son T R Shaw Superior Wisconsin a daughter Mrs Louise Whichman Bemidji Minnesota and sister Mrs Myrtle Ulm Debbl Indiana. Shaw born Get 1 1872 in Hogevile Indiana.

Mitchell Soo T. R. Shaw Superior Wis Louse ‘Whichman Bemidji Minn Mra Myrtle Ulm Debbl Ben Shaw Get Hogevile Ind

Coordinating Group Transacts Business and Hears Reports

The state coordinating committee met to discuss government reports with Director Milex Romney. J. D. Gough outlined civil service activity tied to the national defense program while J. B. Yule reported on an aerial survey progress.

Govermment Stoty Milex Romney J. D. Gough Civil Service Commission J.B. Yule Missoula Forest Aeryfea Keynty Montana Flw. McGarthy Iate U. S. Treasury Butta G. N. Ivy Fort Peck G. M. MacMian AAA Butewan J. R. Love Atnte N.Y.A Tutte Joseph Wacker Wupal Butte Janos Tt. Duffy

Helena masons named to high positions at Billings convention

John Scott Harrison was reelected grand treasurer of the grand council and grand treasurer of the grand commandery during the four day Montana York Rite convention in Billings. Other officers reelected include Lutte T. Ifa berg as grand recorder and grand secretary, Murry Pickett as grand treasurer of the grand chapter, Franela D. Jones as grand recorder of the grand commandery, George W. Wadbury III as grand captain of the guard, and Ralph N. Lodge as grand sentinel. Helena delegates named were Hi. Ly Minrt, L. J. Callaway, G. J. Mee Alister, Gourse W. Padbury Jr., C. G. Paterson, and Mila FL Daan.

John Scott Harrison Montana Billings Ihelova Maxans Sulons Lutte T. Ifaberg Grand Cauneil Gram Murry Pickett Ad Franela D. Jones Hhe George W. Wadbury Ralph N. Lodge Hi. Ly Minrt L. J. Callaway G. J. Mee Alister Gourse W. Padbury, Jr C. G. Paterson Mila FL Daan

Atwater Sanatorium at Galen Physicians Retire

Dr Mary Atwater and Bremlott Crockett longtime Montana Tuberculosis Association leaders retire from Aberculosia sanitarium at Galen In the Bull Chapel Mrs Crockett notes no women on waiting list for admission while male patients face long waits Pioneer Dr Atwater helped push erection of the leaner Walsh memorial buildings at the sanitarium with the association forecast future openings for patients.

Mary PR. Atwater Bremlott. Crockett Montana

Dallas Woman Leader to Speak at Montana Convention

President Dr Minnie Maffatt of Dallas heads the national Business and Professional Women's clubs. She will speak at the Montana convention opening today in a latecootnd park. About 10 Helena delegates are expected to attend. Maffatt will be accompanied by Louise Achoy, national executive secretary, as the organization reports about 68 000 members.

Minnie Maffatt Dallas Texas Helena Aland Ariglanel Matefatt Monana Louise Aachy Naional

Young Y Members Tour Federal Reserve Bank Visit

Twenty eight Melee YMA youths toured the Federal Reserve Bank under the guidance of officers including Edwarty the general secretary and Brn Aru mery. They saw the manager's attica, the vault, and the pistol runne room, handling money and arrows as part of an archery themed tour. New member tarry Kain joined the group, with most youngsters nearing bow and arrow readiness and future archery work.

Uikyehth Intyrnien Federal Reserve Bank Edwarty Old Brn Arumery Phyasteal Attica Federal Teserve Agatont Bis Pon Expe Tila Mie Mie Youngsters Through the Shand Yoom Metena Forrest Norrly Joli Grain Harry Blone Norhost Monserette Mobert Enjoy Howard Letorsan Six Werk Hubert Tunklea Shoman Hawkins Charles Bradham Barry Kala Robert Pululer John Robertrou Hise Groen Juke Arnam Jan, Naymond Die Hart Douglas Crutehhar Joe Magatrantch Leonard McKinney Charles Bekmeyer Charles Lilliu Noral Johnson Ded Steffensen Edward Ranson Bagong Dle Francis Rice Jack Uurreil Tarry Kain Growp Wien Holworthy Erests Heaton

Clyde Anderson 5 Exchange Speaker At Club Meeting

Myde Anderson, manager of the Rlo theater, spoke to club members and their spouses about the motion picture industry. He cited industry figures around 650 million dollars annually in box office and 5 million weekly attendance, noting 100 million yearly in salaries and that Gin linked to no more than 17,000 motion picture theaters in the United States. President K C MacPherson presided.

Myde Anderson Rlo Theater Evehunge Feoon Che Moklom Atverigans Bee Notton Ayer United States K. C. AfePherson Club

Montana Veterinary Meeting to Address Problems and Elections

The Montana Veterinary Medical Association will hold its annual convention June 28 and 29. Topics include disease control breed promotion and program development. Speakers include Dr Wad Buller state veterinarian Dr Steand MSU president Dr S O Flaher and other national and university experts. Officers will be elected and the 1941 convention site chosen with reports from the U S Bureau of Animal Industry and Montana Experiment Station. Current officers are President Fisher Vice President Logan and Secretary Treasurer Tannlellit.

Montana Veterinary Medical Nazeman Wad. Buller Steand Montana State College Flaher Great Falls Unlyversity California Wendell H. Mrull Us.d.a Bureau of Animal Industry Logan Utah Butler

Public Patrol Urges Cooperation to Prevent Fourth of July Accidents

Montana Highway patrol chief urged holiday drivers to cooperate and avoid drinking to curb deadly and injurious incidents during the Fourth of July period. He warned drunks face no leniency as two drivers died last year and every patrolman will be on duty to enforce traffic laws and reduce risks.

C. Baedecker Monlatin Wghway Montana Jig

Cheadle for Senator Group Organized in Shelby

Supporters of GK Cheadle Ir organized a Cheadle for Senator club in Shelby with Mountain Muse J. McNamer as president and secretary treasurer. Similar clubs may be organized in other parts of the state according to state Republican headquarters.

Cheadle Hig Turn Shelby Rt, Mountain Muse J. McNamer

Corsica Revolt Claim Circulated by Italian Agency

An Italian wave agency circulated word of a Corsican revolt claiming to hinder a major war objective. The report referenced by the agency remains unverified and lacks formal confirmation from official sources.

Twallan Ramon York Juve %H Stefani Corsica Mily

Night club series draws Helena youth to Ciria Center

A Helena recreation commission event hosts another youth night at Ciria Center ballroom for ages up to 26. Jim Wheaton directs the alight clubs which have drawn capacity crowds nightly. Admission is charged and strict no smoking and no drinking rules apply. Cold drinks and a well stocked bar are available for a large, thirsty crowd tonight.

Helena Ciria Center The Helens Recreational Commission Jim Wheaton

Federal Judge Hears Freebourn Demurrer Advise

Federal Judge James H. Hald hears the demurrer in the Freebourn case after extensive arguments as the arraignment of Attorney General Harrison Freebourn was postponed. Assistant Attorneys General Earl C. Crouter and Lee Metcalf appeared for the government, with jurisdiction issues noted and a future date set for evidence.

Altornay Harrison J. Freebourn James H. Haldwin Duiga Baldwin Cheariny Earl C. Crouter Washington, D. C United States Lee Metcalf Freebourn Baldwin Peter Couture Elmo Clifford Mutt Dixon Guily Butte U. S Inlan Goorke Schnee Paul Oleon Livingston Abine

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