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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

2

Evasive plan for added public meeting and lending program

Washington reports protest against Roosevelt lending program pitched by Senator Hurd and publisher Frank Gannett. Byrd seeks treasury ledger for federal lending agencies, calling advances a hidden debt untracked in the budget. Gautelt warns of election buying and warns expansion could wreck private enterprise and spark dictatorial control.

Washington Roosevelt Henator Hurd D. Va Frank Gannett Rochester X.Y Byrd Treasury Gautelt National Committee To Congress White Hovaoocaln Trust America Congress of Thie

Presidents Roosevelts to attend Delano wedding

Washington reports President Roosevelt is in the capital for a one day visit at Hyde Park. He will attend the Rhinebeck wedding of Margaret Delano and Drexal Paul. He also plans to entertain governors at Albany before returning.

Washington

St John’s Hospital Dedication Ceremony At Helena

Readers learn of St John’s Hospital dedication in Helena with local clergy and Daughters of Isabella delegates arriving from across Montana. The four story building costs about 326000, includes wards and private rooms, and features advanced medical equipment funded in part by the hospital group. Daughters of Isabella convention events and Mass are scheduled around the dedication.

Rrienda Daughters of Isabella Oll St. Vincent's Academy J. G. Link Archhiect Billings George Jacoby Helena Charter Houston Kannat Siater Agnes Ceellim Jacoby War Hospital Coward Isabella Wiz Isabelia Elclen Montana Mary Ro Durke Hutle Xbela Murdock McRae Columbia Linil Our Lady of Victory Circle Butte

Dance for Men Without Beards Draws Rumor of Fines

A local ante center event hosted by the Whiskers cad drew rumors that beardless men would face a kangaroo court. Officials denied the claims, stating there is no fine or penalty for those lacking facial hair. The dance begins at 9 with invited guests, many planning period costumes from earlier eras.

Ante Vidal Thone

Marriage Licenses and Local Death Notices

Vital statistics report marriage licenses for Ralph Moyer and Corrinne M. Kentrick among others and announce a newborn son at St Peter's hospital. Funeral services for Will Luther Glenn, a Helena pharmacist, are set at 2 pm with burial in Westvalia. C Bowser’s body arrives from Miller City for services led by Rev. RY Edworthy. A separate note reports the Evangelical Mission Covenant Church president election at the Bethany Run convention and Lutheran synod conventions in progress.

Will Luther Glenn Helena Thuradas Opp and Conrad Worestvala Helenaaerie of Eagles Helena Order of Moore Bowser Helens Miler City RY. Edworthy T He Opp Conrad Yelock C.F Los Angeles Theodore Anderson Chicago Evangelical Mission Covenant Church of America

Vice President of Young Democrats 3 Married

Mr and Mrs Robert Ratford Jr wed last Wednesday in Wolf Point Montana The couple then planned to move to Los Angeles to begin their future home Mrs Hatford is formerly Miss Jo Colgan of Poplar The groom serves as a technical advisor for Warner Brothers studio in Telllswood Montana

Robert Ratford, Jr Stelena Los Angeles Hatford Misa

Personal notices and a released suspect extradition

Personal notices list Mri and Afra Inde Hightower and others registered at the Placer yesterday alongside Saxon Martin and Frank Hope with various locations. A released suspect, David Kendall, posted bail of 1600 pending extradition hearings in North Dakota, while a warrant was issued for Glene Tell accused of striking a Mr Gottlart in the Atlas block.

David Kendall North Dakota A. J. Noraky Roy E. Ayers MSN Glene Tell Gottlart Atlas Block

Percy H Bilkerison Killed in Accidental Gun Discharge

Percy H Glikerson, 42, a Lewistown native, was fatally injured in a recreation room when a gun discharged while he cleaned or repaired a Winchester firearm. The weapon’s chamber contained a live shell. he was found by his wife shortly after. He leaves a wife Mabel Simpson and two children, with burial planned in Lewistown.

Missouri Fung Percy H. Glikeraun Montuoag Prisay Min Guy Slucky Abell Jack Gilkerson Roy B. Avers Gilerson Bern

Four Helena Boys Hurt in Wreck Near Alhambra

A car overturned near Alhambra injuring four Helena youths. Mager Johnson is hospitalized at St Johns, while Bat McCombs Stanley and Norman Murray were treated and released with minor injuries. The driver’s name is unclear due to condition. The group had been traveling toward Helena when the vehicle left the road while attempting a turn.

Mager Johnson St. John's Hospital Bat McComms Stanley Norman Murray Alhambra Denison Helena

National League All Star Roster Hints From Early Forecast

New York dispatch forecasts the National League All Star team selections due July 1. Possible nominees include Frank McCormick Cincinnati Sophomore, Dolph Camilli Brooklyn, Zeke Bonura Chicago, May 2025? and Johnny Mize St Louis with strong plays. Odds favor McCormick amid debate over Camilli and Bonura as rest of roster unfolds.

National New York Phanihiittnn Frank McCormick Cineinnati Sophomora Dolph Camilli Brooklyn Wiatbuah Felding Wieght Johnny Mizé Touls Penahip Glen Nusselt Chicago Youngater Counh Jack Bolling Pritadorpmin Ohixinad Atlanta Jung Diddy Hassett Borton Hin

Pacific goest league and notable names listed

A noisy fragment lists Jon Angeleno and figures like Newsome Linke Ferstalden and Woodall Campbells Ro in San Francisco and Oakland. Other names include Angeleno, Thomas, Ban Francises, Eliz, Detore, Pollen, and Brenzel amid scattered city references and partial affiliations. The text reads like an OCR mishmash of names and places without a clear event.

Jon Angeleno Portland

Federal Reserve Bankers Defeat Montana Power in Softball

Federal Reserve Bankers defeated Montana Power 11 to 5 in a softball game as Andersons beat State Nursery 10 to 4. Gummow and Raymond anchored the Bankers on offense and defense. Art Parsons led Clothiers with three hits.

Federal Reserve Bankers Montana Power Andersons Abbic Garrell Raymond Reymond Begovich Rotterland Anderson Clothier Man Clothiers Art Parsons Dunn Moe Dudersona Harrell and Whitteker Real Mog Longmler

Harvard over Yale in 72nd annual regatta race

London Conn Harvard defeated Yale by a length and a half in the four mile race marking Harvard’s fourth consecutive win in the rivalry and giving Harvard a clean sweep of the regatta program for the second straight year. Crimson stroke Rowe of Cincinnati led the early burst and Yale fought hard to the finish.

London Conn Tums Harvard Yale Crimson BU Rowe Cluetwnati

Bierman Returns to Montana for Coaching Stint

Butte reports Bernie Bierman, 49, back in town to aid the University of Minnesota football program and scout local prep talent. He is visiting Butte High School and has ties to Montana State Water varsity history at 1519-21, with local acquaintances noting his influence on the district’s gridiron scene.

Butte Bernie Biarman University of Minnesota Willie Bierman Hall Montana State

Credit Men Conclude National Metals Credit Association Session

San Francisco June 23 Apl adjournment of the National Metals Credit Association convention. Robart A Rowe of Matias was elected president for the coming year, with the meeting set to return next year in San Antonio Texas.

San Franceiso National Metals Credit Ansociation Convention San Antonin Texas Robart A. Rowe Matias

Triplets Born in Caesarean Operation in Albion

Albion New York June 23 Triplets were born by Caesarean section in a rare operation described by a Rochester physician as probably one in a half million. Surgeon Dr William D Townson of Batavia performed the procedure. The three infants weighing three pounds four ounces to four pounds two ounces were placed in an incubator. Mother Joyce Lloyd of Lyndonville is recovering and hospital superintendent Edith Plant said the babies are doing well.

Albion Saya Edith Plant Waa

Evangelist 19 Trial Over Morals Charge in California

The state offered motion pictures as evidence against Rev. Joa Jeffers and his wife Zella in a morals trial. A district attorney investigator testified he investigated a report the evangelist planned to burn his church for Insurance. Witnesses described immoral exhibitions and a crowded room as the film was shown to jurors and courtroom spectators. Jeffers remained composed as the testimony unfolded.

Ton Angeles Jin Joa Setters Zella Connle Vincent Wiggins Vincent Casey Holly Mahatma Ghandi Higgins Myda Lngenus Marquerita Morgan Ammoral

Methodist Church HS Chosen Helena for 1340 Sessions

In Missoula on June 24 Helena was chosen for the 1940 State Methodist conference sessions. The Rev Lavern G Sicky of St Pauls Church addressed the gathering. Delegates from Montana towns including Billings and Fort Benton were named with alternates. The report highlighted church property and parish improvements. The conference runs through Sunday with several business sessions planned.

Methodist Church HS Helena Missola The Methodist Church Lavern G. Sicky St. Paul'a Caprio Chy Pratoy Methodist Church of Rovemany Yei Ag Forreat W. Werte Billings Tay Chico E. x. Collin Miling Jay Vernon Lowa Fort Benton John Morange Collins Kansas City

Free City of Danelg Report On Naval Cargoes

June 28. Nat sources said British shina and American merchantmen valued cargoes near Gdynia. Included were copper and zinc destined for war materiel, with vessels such as the Normacport and Mortoncport linked to Moore and McCormack Inc.

Danelg Nat Shina Mortoncport Poltah Nort Gdynia Lloyds Register American Seautic Tanes, Inc Moore and McCormack, Inc Zinn

Answers to Cranium Crackers and Related Names

Fragmented OCR lists several quiz items with names like Paul Griggine Arthur E. Meisler and Margaret Mitchell, plus places such as Wyoming Oregon New York Texas and a reference to The Grapes of Wrath by Joan Stainhock.

Hern Paul Griggine Victor Helear Arthur E. Meisler A. J. Croainy Lloyd CG. Douglan James Thames Flexner Sinclair Lewin Margaret Mitchell Carl Sandburg Teving D. Tressler Wyoming Oregon New York Texas Joan Stainhock

Yankee Jim Run In Boat Passes Yellowstone River Trial

Livingston June 23 A cheerful old duster known as a top river boatman swept 36 miles down the fast running Yellowstone with E R Clegg of Vancouver and Hal Holmstrom of Coquille. They left Gardiner warned the river would be dangerous but praised the day and the trip. The pair will resume their trip tomorrow morning heading toward the Missouri, determined to continue their cross country journey despite cautions.

Livingston Yankee Jim

Gas price factors cited as too many filings in America

Washington reports a House Judiciary subcommittee chair pins high gas prices on numerous filings while rail adjacent tracks boost costs. In San Francisco the National Association of Insurance Commissioners selects C. Marence Neslen of Salt Lake City as president.

Manu Biations Washington House Judiciary Subcommittee America San Francisco National Association of Insurance Commissioners Choos C

Eagles Bid For Montana Meeting In 1940

Helena front page notes the Order of Eagles plans a bid to host the 1940 Montana state convention, expected to draw about 2,000 people. Matt Stott of the Chamber of Commerce pledges support. The event is set for May with speakers including Conrad H. Mann and three candidates certified into the Helena lodge.

Helena Aerio Engler Matt Stott Chamber of Comoverce Anid Weeling Conrad H. Mann Ganker Eagles Xara Helena Lodge Ier Duke Anherts Jack Hansen Hobert

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