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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

7

Glasgow Masons to Convene July 8 to Commemorate First Meeting

Glasgow reports a July 8 ceremony marking the first Masonic lodge meeting in the state. North Star lodge of Glasgow and Fort Peck’s 6-5-7 club join in an open meeting near Fort Peck Lake, expected to draw Masons from Canada, North Dakota, and Montana. Attendance has ranged 250 to 407, under Montana grand master dispensation.

Glasgow Masons Glasgow Atoniana Mike Tineson Missouri Rivery North Star Lodge Glastow Fort Peck Canada Norm Dakota Montana Wophitchester Banka Fort Perk Chester Jackson Glasgow Lodge Fort Peck Dam

Abandoned acres seeded to crested wheatgrass project area

In northern Montana the Soil Conservation Service seeds 7000 acres of abandoned land with crested wheatgrass. The program notes strong germination, drought tolerance, and forage potential as fields previously fallowed or idle show promise for later pasture and hay production. Local memory recalls earlier grasses and era farming shifts.

Montana Soil Conservation Service

15000 Head Sheep Are Being Sheared Near Glacier Park

15000 sheep were sheared over 12 days near Glacier Park Alaskan area. A field operation by local workers used electric shears and involved several ranchers and crews, with the work beginning in early morning tides and continuing through a rapid-shearing campaign to prepare wool for market.

Glacier Park Alasieg Park Hee Hiswrior

Beware Bears at Glacial Park Warns Against Feeding

National Park officials warn visitors at Glacier National Park to not feed big black bears like Ursus Americanus. Superintendent Libbey recalls the annual warning after a bear’s dependence on human food leads to begging and increased danger. Feeding disrupts foraging, can provoke attacks, and park staff may destroy bears habituated to food. Photographers are advised not to approach bears or separate a mother from cubs.

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Barbara Bell Fashions Pattern Book Promotes DIY Dresses

Barbara Bell Fashions advertises pattern numbers 174S 1748 B and 1723 146 for girls ages 6 to 14. It touts dimity satin sheers and taffeta options with full skirts, sash bows, and easy step by step guidance for sewing daytime or afternoon frocks. Details include yardage estimates, sizes, and price mentions for the pattern book and pattern bank bundles.

Rivbon Elzen Barbara Bell Stuart

Butte May Install Parking Meters On Downtown Streets

Local officials in Butte announce plans to install about 600 parking meters in the Wilsenens district, covering Galena Park Broadway and Granite streets from Stantane to Arizona. City council considers bids and meter models, with a July 5 decision expected. Officials will explain operation to the public as bids are evaluated.

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Wool Clip 15 Solo At Great Falls Sale Reported

A sale of a 310,000 pound wool clip from 7 B Tong and Co by Porte-Dnpeever of Heston for 22 percent yield per pound was announced June 23 by F Ciary, president of the Jornal concern. The price aligned with last year’s clip. About half the flewers hailed from Sanford area cow pony mioches and half from Me Browning area orchards.

B Tong and Co Porte-Dnpeever Company Heston F Ciary Ho Jornal Concern Tim Clip Sanford Orinches Browning

Rains Soak Northeastern Farming Regions Amid Records

Weather data from Valley county and surrounding areas shows heavy rain in a 20 day period ending in Glasgow with total Tube precipitation 3.7 inches. Figures for AMM and May through June indicate varying rainfall, with historical comparisons to 1920 and 1938 seasons. Official measurements note Lake County regions like Glentana and Glasgow in northern Valley county affected by the wet spell.

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Toston Notes Catholic Party and Local Social Life

Toston residents enjoyed a Catholic election party at church basement with bridge, refreshments, and social visits. Local residents, including Merheret, Johnson, Connor, Smith, and Tirition, visited, shopped, or attended events in Townsend, Helena, and nearby towns amid light spring weather and a brief hailstorm.

Trenton Willis Clarence Merheret Mis Aury Johnson Wis Delelena Inneh Erved Mra Leo Connor Kate Smith Low Acarer Donald Tirition Toston Lawrence Wren Ielena Townsend Ralph Darwin Ons Bozeman Livingstoh Waite Waite Sulphur Bprings and Townsend Saturday. Warold McCulhum Creat Falls Harry Brooks Lusan Parr Don Taylor Townsend Monapy Wily Folthe Rureck Buster Chubhuck Cecil Graaves Radersburg Helena Ming Verna Rudtik Helens Alec Mason Billings

Townsend Bureau Fines Collected By Magistrate

Magistrate Charles B. presided over fines collected for disturbances of the peace. Individuals including War Green, Dan Finger, Cal Lackridge, and others faced penalties, while Adolph Papleh was arrested for disorderly conduct at a dance in Radersburg and forfeited $10 for failing to appear in court. Several local incidents involve injuries from machinery and a car license arrest, with community events and visits noted in Townsend.

Charles B Hows

Oiling Work Under Way on Woodville Grade

Work on the Woodville Grade oiling project began in the afternoon after wet weather delays. Officials expect contractors to mobilize and complete all graveling and drying across sections from Divide to Helena Chinry and Twin Bridges Sheridan, totaling about 10 miles, with patchwork planned throughout the area.

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Fleece Sale Sets Latest Price At 22 3/4 Cents Per Pound

J B Long Co announces the sale of a 200000 pound fleeces clip with bids opened and responses received. Prices average about 22.75 cents per pound, slightly higher than last year. Most fleeces come from Branford allied ranches with remaining lots from Brownling area. President Clara Clary announced the pricing after scaled bids opened.

Ayeat IR Long & Co Pie Forte Dupontawyer Co Clary Scaled

Butte to Oil 40 Miles of Streets and Alleys This Year

Butte plans oiling of 40.28 miles of streets and 169,490 unone feet of lanes under a 1930s improvement program. City engineers and council members outlined the plan totaling about 1.7 million gallons of oil across wards, with detailed allocations submitted to county surveyors.

Butte Tune City Wars Neer Elt Erty Raete

Money Collectors Preying On Residents Warned

Officials warn that a scam claims to raise funds for old age pensions with no official backing. Sheriff Walter Wallace reports a person reported missing two weeks ago was found dead from gunshot wounds. no inquest yet. On January 1, 1998 Pan American Airways carried 54,072 passenger miles with 126 hours in operation.

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Glacier Park to offer free ranger naturalist service this summer

Glacier National Park announces public free ranger naturalist service from June 24 to September 4. George C. Ruble says fully trained rangers will be on duty at Campgrounds and at popular centers like Logan Pass, Many Glacier, and Lake McDonald to guide hikes, explain wildlife, and lead evening talks around campfires. Trails from Lake McDonald hotel and other locations will feature interpretive labels explaining wildlife relationships and seasonal bloom highlights.

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O'Connor Seeks Return of Yellowstone Land to Montana

A bill introduced by Representative O'Connor seeks the transfer of 2,820 acres at Yellowstone National Park back to the state of Montana. Proponents argue the mineralized area should be state owned to restore local control and address land questions in Mask County and related federal reservations.

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Anaconda Pet Parade Promises Colorful Sunday Event

Anaconda hosts its annual pet parade this Sunday featuring children in costumes, pets in parade dress, and a municipal celebration. The event begins at five o'clock with decorated pets, costumes, and a pageant led by local dignitaries. A separate civic appointment is noted for a hospital technician at Warm Springs, reflecting local posts and ties to health services.

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Cranium Crackers Quiz Questions Challenge Readers

A noisy of 12 quizzes from NEA Service writers tests knowledge with questions on doctors, literary places, authors, and famous works. Readers are prompted to select answers and compare authors, with the solution on Page 10.

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UN AND BRADSTREET REVIEW OF BUSINESS

New York June 23 reviews wholesale and retail trade patterns across regions. The midwest and south show some improvement while northwest and Pacific lag behind. Fourth of July merchandise drives wholesale demand and house business. inventory and ready-made goods keep rising modestly.

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Great Falls to Remodel City Hall and Build New Civic Center

Great Falls plans a modern city hall and police building plus a municipal center within a year. The project includes remodeling the entry hall adding a new wing, with bids sought for general construction heating plumbing electrical work and labor. Architects are George Jr. Stanley and A Van Teylingen.

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