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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

6

City Briefs Collide at Intersection and Public Mishaps

Police records report a collision at Euclid Street and Benton Avenue involving Jim Weaver and another driver named Marker. The wreck near Dark Avenue prompted emergency care, with injuries noted. Additional items reference a Calitornia machine incident near the river and various court actions including a Meagher court verdict and a divorce filing.

Jim Weaver Mr. Marker Euclid Benton Avenue Hopkins Pensselblork

Letter in mail of lost plane regains sender

Mrs Jamea W Scott of 724 Holter street Helena learns a letter from her son Wilum J Scott in Los Angeles survived the wrecked airliner from last December. The envelope and letter were in excellent condition and the lost mail reappeared in another Helena resident’s letter. Several Helena residents have received letters aboard the ill fated plane.

Jamea W. Scott Holter Atreet Helena Uta Wilum 3. Scott Los Angeles Sen

Wounded man near Helena survives after gunshot

Addison Steele, 26, was found with a .38 caliber wound near Eleventh Avenue and Lamborn Street late Monday. Sheriff OConnell says the act appeared self inflicted as despondency from unemployment. Attending physicians at St Johns hospital report he has a chance to live.

Addison Steele Brian O'Connell Gullivasa Steele Eleventt Avenue Lamborn Street Leonard Bailmy St. John's Hospital O'Connell Scong Hhe Cnld Sheriff O'Connell Helena East Helena Anna Pyle

Hear Loble Speak On Journey Around the Globe

Laster Lobig, a noted Elelopie traveler, discussed his world tour with Mrs. Loule, sharing life in China and Japan and other Asiatic countries. A power outage and cloudburst interrupted parts of his speech as Harold Anderson introduced him. delegates Mick Robin and Tom Nobinson reported on the Calgary district meeting and noted next year’s venue at Great Falls.

Laster Lobig Atvornes Mrs. Loule Mr. Lobla China Japan India Honolulu Pacific Ocean Mr. Loble Harold O. Anderson Furst Mick Robin M. B. Anderson Tom Nobinson Calgary Utamont Noma Great Falls

Eagles drill team heads to Miles City for state meet

The drill and degree team of M Hol em nore No 16 Fraternal Order of Eagles leaves tomorrow for Miles City to compete for the state championship in Helena. Convention dates are June 24 25 and 26 with A G Whepstrick as president and WY J Nev ill n secretary. Captain C 2 Darfler directs weekly practice. members include Gummow Dartler Samson Adams MacNeill Tougas Latey Stoner Darfler Wilson Schopter Crago Kuntz and others. Musicians Miller Smith Jr and Harvey Rosonerans accompany the group.

Mholem Nore Order of Enklen Miles City Helena A. G Whepstrick WY. J. Nevilln C. 2. Darfler Depres ALG. Firepatricl Worthy E. J. Neville Lb. L. Les Ir. E. A. Kuntz jPaat Jay Daltin Aon Dri Clyde Gummow A. G. Dartler Walter G. Samson del Adams Milo MacNeill Henry Tougas Gar Latey Alfred Stoner John Darfler Stanley E. Wilson William Schopter Clayton Crago Clydeugh Ernest ‘Trautman Sig Wilson Harold Tittle Awala Swannon James McDonald Asi Uarvey Clifford Judd Ceorge Kuntz Miller Smith, Jr Harvey Rosonerans

Rumored WPA Office Removal Denied By Helena Chamber

Helena chamber officials dismissed rumors that the state Works Progress Administration headquarters would move to Butte on July 1. Senators Murray and Wheeler were contacted. Murray promised to press the issue and warn of inconvenience and loss of utility, while Wheeler stated he had just learned of the plan and would raise it. The chamber noted extensive dealings between WPA HQ staff and Helena offices and receiver inquiries from about 200 individuals.

State Works Program Administration Butte Twanalee W.P.A Helena Montana Chamber of Commerce Murray Hopkins Wheelera Wire Matt Steff Chamber

Northern Pacific offering special convention round trip rates

The Northern Pacific Railway announces reduced convention round trip fares for eight eastern meetings. Ray Cumming said deals cover Women's Overseas Service League in Cleveland, Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary in Columbus, National Society Army of the Philippines in Columbus, United Spanish War Veterans encampment in Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Buffalo, American Legion convention in New York. Fares are Chicago one-way plus Crestline round trip to meeting point, 30 day ticket validity, stopovers allowed, group fares for 10+, and identification certificates required from attending organizations.

Ray Cumming City Teliot Women's Overseas Service League Cleveland Disabled American Veterang of the Columbus Ohio Veterana of Foreign Wars of the United States Thiffalo N. Y American Legion New York City New York Paris Chicago Cniesto

High Tribunal lets district court hear osteopath case

The state supreme court, with four justices concurring, ordered that W. Deen a Bozeman osteopath charged with practicing surgery without a license may be tried in Gallatin county district court. The original information alleged he prepared Keith Bright ten for an operation, and the boy died under anesthesia. The attorney general sought supervisory control directing district court to hear the action. The case will be tried in Gallatin county district.

State Supreme Court Angoclate Tuatha Albert H. Angataan W. &. Deen Bozeman Osteopath Gallatin County Thas Dean Keith Bright Dean Moved the District Court Justices Courte Harrison J. Freebourn Supreme Court District Court Dgtriot Court

Louis Triumph Strikes Harlem After Braddock Defeat

In Harlem last night Joe Louis supporters celebrated as Jah Bruner from The Independent reported Braddock’s upset, crowning Louis as the new dark heavyweight king. Whites who bet on Braddock vanished from refreshment parlors while Louis kinfolk flashed wide grins and viewers noted the financially stretched crowd.

Helen Harlem Braddock Louis

Livingston civic center near completion for Fourth of July roundup

Work rushes to finish the mammoth W P A civic center at Livingston for the three day Fourth of July Roundup. Dedication set for July 1 with three nights of dancing. funds aim to furnish the center. WPA has spent about 79 34642 dollars, city 15 000, as plastering, plumbing, and electrical work proceed.

W.F.A. Civl Center Livingston T Jmne W P.A W.P.A Ciisons

Rules on transient veterans in C OC changed at Fort Harrison

Notice of a change in the rules applying to the solution of emergency conservation work for transient veterans. Transients must enroll via the manager over the territory of their permanent address, obtain applications from the veterans administration at Fort Harrison, and submit in duplicate. The Fort Harrison manager will assist with form preparation and forwarding, but veterans must return to their permanent address to await notification. Next enrollment date and Montana quota not yet announced.

C.C H. C. Watts Veteran’n Factoty Mort Harrison Clgnali Conservation Corps Veterans Administration Fort Harrison Montana

Young Helena Youths Head to Rockhaven Church Gathering

The Rev. G. EB Whittier from First Presbyterian Helena, Mrs. Whittier, and 19 local youths depart for the Presbyterian high school young people conference at Rockhaven Presbytery summer camp near Livingston. About 100 district youths expected. Whittier and Mrs. Whittier will lead classes at the Institute concluding next week. Faculty includes Rev. Evarstt Top Anaconda Elizabeth Manual Minneapolis and Rev BH Pollock Bozeman. The institutes offer religious and social training plus recreation.

G. EB. Whittier First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Whittier Helena Presbyterian High School Rockhaven Presbytery Livingston Beverly Hilla Helen Anderseth Dorothy Mead Loutke Larson Eleanor Powell Dorothy Roberts Geun Abel Ann “Zachary BH. Pollock Bozeman

Federal approval expands Montana aid for children and elders

The Social Security Board approved a Montana plan for aid to needy dependent children and old age assistance. Governor Ayers and officials announced the details, with about 2,500 children receiving roughly $18 monthly for the first child and $1.25 for additional children. Old age aid covers about 10,000 people in 56 counties, averaging $20.80 per person, funded one third by state and two thirds federally and by counties. The Navy auxiliary ship construction program awaits House Naval Committee approval.

Social Security Board Washington, D. C Montana Board of Public Welfare Roy B. Ayers Troy Frank Bane Eliewbie Aigo State Board of Public Welfare State Department

Rifle scores turn in by boys at camp event

Youth rifle competition notes scores and medals awarded to multiple boys including Myron Gorton Tom Mahan and Paul Randers. Reports list marks and titles such as sharp shooter and marksman with bar level counts. Jonny Allen of the Cleveland Indians had surgery for appendicitis and is in hospital in Boston after a recent operation.

Auluen Boston Jonny Allen Cleveland Indians Palmer Memorial Hospital

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