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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

5

City Briefs and Civic Notices Run at Wheaton Center

City council plans routine session at the Civic center at 10 this morning. Klwants club meets at the Placer hotel at 2:10 today. Firefighters investigated a vacant lot blaze on Fourteenth and Diath streets. Elizabeth Darby Tent No. 1 to meet at Eagles hall at 8 tonight. Signa Phi chapter meeting at 6 at 131 Middle Street. Ladinas Auxiliary Patriarchy Militant to meet at 3 at the TO.O.% hall. Mrs. VulWor Mathers hosts past matrons of the Order of the Eastern Star at 12:30 today. J. L. Williams store advertises sofa repairs. Tournament starts at Retailta courts near the Civic center. Card of Thanks notes express gratitude for sympathy on Peter Hugh Conway Sr. and Mrs. Fender’s loss.

VulWor Mathers Order of the Eastern Star Mira

Helena resident NAS A ELSON dies at 69

Myre Atton Nelson lifelong Helena resident and early church member of St. John's Lutheran died yesterday at 69. Born December 21, 1879 in Norway, she lived in Helena 48 years after leaving her birthplace. Survived by husband Matthaw, two sons Bert and Nelson, two daughters Helena and Pauline, another daughter Mrs Wilfred Fehlhaber of Denver. Body at Opp and Conrad mortuary. Funeral arrangements pending.

Myre Atton Nelson Nomsdahl Norway Helena St. John's Lutheran Church Har Howe Highland Street Soma Matthaw Bert Nelson Pauline Nelson Wilfred Fehlhaber Denver Cola Opp Conrad Mortiary Futtera Fabjhaber

President Roosevelt Silent on German Peace Terms

Aboard the Roosevelt train en route to Washington reporters report that Hillar's peace terms for France were laid before President Roosevelt but offer no immediate reaction. The party includes Averell Harriman and William J. Hassett as they leave Hyde Park after a weeklong visit.

Roosevelt Washington London Hillar France Through & Secratary William JD. Hassett Mr. Hoogereit Hyde Park Averill Harri

O Rourke Former Helena Resident Dies in California

Morgan O Rourke a former Helena resident died yesterday in Huntington Park California after a six week illness. He was born and raised in Helena and previously worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as plant superintendent. He leaves his widow two sons Michael and William a daughter Mrs William Acitellaan and a brother Arthur a former Helena attorney.

Morgan O'Rourke Helena Charles George O'Rourka Benwon-Cary Company Huntington Park Calif Mr O'Rourka California Firestone ‘Tira and Rubber Company Michael Wiliam William Acitellaan Oller Arthur Helena At¢Orney

Property owners to meet on street selling plan

A group of property owners will meet at 7:90 tonight in the City center with City Engineer Andy Richardson, city councilmen and WPA officials to discuss a street paving program. Residents of Qw Ing Street between Seventh and Eleventh avenues and Sigheh, Ninth and Tenth avenues between Warren and Rodney attend.

Clvte Andy Richardson W.P.A Clinema Boon Qw Ing Seventh Eleventh Sigheh Ninth Tanth Warren Rodney

Helena Women Attend State and Regional Convention

About 20 members of the Helena Business and Professional Women's group left during the weekend to attend the state convention, which breaks Saturday, and the regional convention, which will continue today and run through Wednesday. Jeanette Rankin, the nation’s first Congresswoman, who represents Montana, will speak on "The New Challenge to Women."

Helena

PERSONAL NOTES FROM MIO CITY AND SURROUNDINGS

Mro and Bir Taya of Mijee City attended the Placer yesterday while M. Alexander of Shelby registered at the Hervey. Sampset and Phys Bamp of Billings visited Helena with Woodward of Great Falls registering at the Placer. Glenn A. Ganiier of Haves sought a meeting at Harvey yesterday while H W Grogary of Missouri In town on business. Mary Smith of Great Falls registered at the Tartey and visitors from Billings included Rockwood Brain and Runs B Hart.

Mro Bir Taya Mijee City Alexander of Shelby Ruglatered Hervey V. Sampset Phys Bampset Billings Helena Wiedtarver Woodward Glenn A. Ganiier Harvey H. W. Grogary Iimy Smith Tartey Rockwood Brain B. Hart

Final Order Expected Early Today in Rome Negotiations

Fragmented telegraph disc shows Italian and German players racing to settle terms after Compiegne talks. French delegates Charles Huntelger Leon Noe and others met Mussolini aligned with Italian positions. German air raids reported near Trapani with casualties among civilians.

Duce Germany Armigtica Tnnker Pianea Tlawnd Rome Munich Cormats Compiegne

Property transfers populate local deeds list across multiple districts

A collage of land and mineral deed transfers appears, naming numerous individuals and parcels. Among entries are transfers in Flower Garden and Mauldin additions, and claims in the Gracehorn district, spanning townships 10 to 16 and sections 1 to 44 with parcels in Lewis and Clark and surrounding counties.

Rew Corder A Tunsam Sarah HW McKinnon Rugane McKinnon Cenetral Hourne Hamilton George P. Dich Township Schrander Arathars J. Scott Garrison Lawn MD Contelateg Wialfren Gatusha N. Berg Mauldin Geon Mary Enge Craig Art Benton Deren Sedwin N Jester Lewis and Clark County Johnphiting A. N. Berg Jatter Black “G Albert Akam Frank L, Smith East Helena Nnls Haat Helena Federal Land Bank of W. B. Potter Fred W. Masa Delta Gracehorn

Death notices for Mrs Avion Nelnon and Vernon Warner

Mrs Avion Nelnon aged 68 died yesterday after 48 years as a resident. The obituary lists the Opp and Conrad mortuary for arrangements. Vernon George Just Warner aged 47, a World War II veteran, died Saturday with services at the Opp and Conrad mortuary.

Mra Avion Nelnon Steiens Renidint Opp Conrad

Montana women's clubs convene 19th annual meeting

Dr Minnie J Maffett of Texas opened the Montana Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs convention with a focus on a wartime economy and national unity. The gathering in Gloster Park drew 168 registered attendees from 19 Montana cities, with election of officers including Marlin Knofmar as late president nominee Allan Pern Murat as treasurer.

Buennesa Aya Munta Mite Montana Mra Marlin Knofmar Foreyth Wan Allan Pern Murat Ekalaka Treny Vror Elten Mina Margaret Sknner Travee Rat Vier

Spanish War Veterans Gather for Billings Convention

Billings hosts the annual Spanish War Veterans gathering with 290+ registered for three days of sessions. A Sunday reception honored George A. Enarly and Frances Af tara. Yellowstone County Attorney George Smith will speak, followed by a parade and a campfire program. Tuesday includes the induction of Mr. Eherty into the Crow Indian tribe with a dance.

Hilllings Ura Grand Army of Smith Yellowstone County My. Eherty

West delegates push anti New Deal plank at Republican gathering

About 60 of 2071 delegates from Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah Arizona Colorado South Dakota Colorado Alaska gathered to oppose continuing reciprocal trade deals and support reclamation funding while denouncing moves to weaken public domain funds. Senator Thomas chaired western caucus and pledged a party line to back peace through honorable means without foreign commitments, condemning New Deal actions as risky to national defense.

Icipating Oregon Washington Idaho Montena Wyoming Utah Arizona Montana South Dakota Colorado Alaska Kera Whitla Ioary Stimson Col Frank Knux Roosevelt Eablnet Knox Whitin Forest Service Interior Department Thomas Dalegaten Resolutiona New Deal Europe

Spokane Riflemen 5 Wigtor in Missoula meet

Local rifle clubs sponsor sharpshooting events in the northwest matches. Missoula has first choice for 20 caliber rifle firing and postal matches are open. Pact Weaver of Spokane won the amalgamated championship. O C Evans of Oroville and J R MeFiilde of Kellogg are noted in border patrol and rifle championships.

Amaseutn Umn Northwest Lin Northwestern Association Wag Ann‘canda Nhxt Lara Missgula Montana Revolver Association Pact Weaver Spokane O. C. Evans Oroville Wash Border Patrol Azarezale J. R. Mefiilde Kelling Idade Dewar

Education Club Annual Picnic At State University

The Education Club at Montana State University hosted its annual picnic Friday with 200 summer session students in attendance. Participants came from many Montana towns and several states including Northland South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Florida New York Idaho Washington Nebraska and Colorado. Activities included bagball volleytall and Nald hockey followed by a large campfire and a late evening meal. The event was arranged by Dr. W. Ania acting dean of the education school for the summer who thanked attendees and offered continued support within the university's capstone limits.

Faynie-Dellearis Wiliam Andriason Jelena Montana State Wniversity Montana Northland South Dakota Minnesota Wicowan Iowa Florida New York Iaha Washington Nebraska Calorada WT. Ania Education Sebonl

Wall Street Views on World Situation and War Impact

New York June 23 The week saw cautious Wall Street talk on how war, armament, and global turmoil will shape the American economy. Analysts expect shifting orders for credit and aviation transport growth, with prices volatile but some optimism for a postwar pattern.

New York Wall Han Lawlinda France Warketa Agaven Keel Sae

Former Helena Woman Claimed by Death in Spokane

Mrs. Crom Cronin of Helena and Spokane died recently at age 60. She spent 20 years in Helena before moving to Spokane, where she lived the last two decades. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Julian Barney of Helena, a daughter Mrs. Sophie Lyle of Helena, a daughter Mrs. John Campbell of Clare Akanie Oregon, a grandson William Barney of Great Falls, and a granddaughter Mrs. Charles Nuzaike of Spokane. Burial will be in Spokane.

Spokane Cronin Ilelmna Julian Barney Melanas Tao Aintera Sophie Lyle Helena John Campbell Clareakanie Ore Willam Barney Great Fails Charles, Nuzaike Ash, Turlel

Christian Science Sermon Echoes Universal Spirit Study

A 1910 Sunday service across Christian Science churches discussed the creation, the Word with God, and spiritual development. Readings included passages from the Golden Text and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, reflecting on spiritual vs mortal theories of the universe.

Atonile Cs non-Sorman Churches of Christ Scientist Tims Josson-Strinon Mary Baker Eddy Universi

Czar May Be Put In Charge Of All Industry

The article discusses proposals to appoint a single industrial administrator to head arms production for defense. Backers say such authority is needed to prevent production chaos seen in war mobilization, with names like William S Knudsen and Edward R. Stettinius Jr. mentioned as potential appointees. Critics warn of overreach, urging careful delegation under existing wartime emergency powers.

Czar Willoon Americas Germany Roosevelt National Defense Advisory Commission Boma Willgm Knudsen Edward R. Sretltnius, Jr Bernard Baruch Wae Hermann Goerlag Ana Uno Gitler Woodrow Wilson Dirretlat Afta Suner-Agency Congress Navy Wishart Industey Totalitariad Tt de Ana Anatoly Rongrety Witterte Throwan Secretary of War War Department

Federal Witness In Drug Case Murder Victim Identified

Chicago reports Gerald Jerry Siegel a 23 year old seen as key witness in a federal drug ring case tied to the Green Dragon gang was shot dead near a north side hotel after stepping from a car. Authorities say Siegel, once linked to a distribution operation, was en route to Texas with others to testify against defendants connected to smuggling from Mexico to major cities. Mary Lewis, alias Mary Steck, a young woman accompanying Siegel, is from Detroit and worked as a stenographer in Miami.

Chicago Gerald Jerry Siegel Texas Green Dragon Gang J. d. Elysius Fedreolléa Bureau Envernment Hat Sag Mexico New York San Francisco New Orleans Blegel Shorty North Side Mary Lewis Polles Michael Bie- Rina

Grasshopper Bait 15 Availability In Helena Declared

W Zirostein county extension agent says grasshopper bait 15 is available in Helena. Contact his office in the federal building. He notes no major damage expected this season but timely baiting saves labor lime and money if grasshoppers appear. Bait buyers must bring their own containers and pay 10 cents per bag to cover misting labor.

W. ©. Zirostein Federal Building

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