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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

7

City Briefs Weather In Belena June 24 1988

Relatives in Ohio seek highest and lowest temperatures for June 24 1988 in Belena. Record shows 83 degrees as high, 54 as low, with historical references to 1880 and 1906. Mentions Van Reynegem Curtis Carey and Helend. Includes 24 hour precipitation ending 6:30 local time and rainfall of 41 inches for the month, with notes on total precipitation and hourly readings.

Belena Ohio Bee Stewart van Reynegem Curtis Carey Helend Alice Iftlens Beuriy Max Mtn Kalispell Mies Cherst Cherenie Denver Botoe Boston Colmers Chicago Galveston Jacksonvile Kansas Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Ave Omaha Fortiand Ealt Lake San Francisto Seattle Spokans Rite Sa Winston Montana Dune Billings Fozeman Oess Cut Bank T. Fort Pack Olendive Great Fall Lewistown Alta

Building permit issued for paint shop at residence

A building permit was granted yesterday by the city engineer to George Lunn of L104 Eleventh over nur for constructing a paint shop at his residence, estimated cost 20. Geary Beacty Shop. Phona 2243. James H. El borne of Helena earned a bachelor of laws degree from the University of Michigan Law School at the 4th annual commencement exercises on June 18, learned here yesterday.

George Lunn Nur James H. Elborne Helena University of Michigan Law School

Beall of Helena area guests at the Placer hotel

A crowded Helena social page notes numerous visitors and locals staying at the Placer hotel. J. Eb. hove of Butia and Charles H. Bord of Missoula are among business callers, with many others listed as guests or in town for brief stays. 28 Art Stuart arrived yesterday from Lewistown, and others from Great Falls, Roundup, and Billings are described as at the Placer or listed as guests. The item also mentions office changes and notices of local business matters.

George C. Parsley Lacrel Ds 4 Helena Business Caller Art Stuart Helena Yasterday Lewistown United States Foster Butte ER Nav County Beaverhead Eeerheie Eensa Eee Hbs C. C. Morris Great Falls Transstate Actes Paler Aed Greinbee Helene Heaverhead W. M. Fulton Shelby Ds Helena

Mitchell named to parole board post

Sam W. Mitchell Montana secretary of State was named one of three for the Western Parole and Probation Association executive committee at Seattle. Other appointees include Walter Johnson of Buena Vista Colorado and A D Hanson of Cheyenne Wyoming. Montana representatives at Seattle include Emory Reuterdahl W L Pitemmmon prison board clerk and Theodore Fergstrom prison warden.

Sam W. Mitchell Western Parole and Probation Association Seattle Mitchell Montana Board of Walter Johnson Buena Vista Colo A. D. Hanson Cheyenne Wyo Montana Emory Reuterdahl W. L. Piteaimmonn Theodore Fergstrom

Goddard Arrives to Begin Duties on Supreme Court

Judge O F Goddard, recently appointed thief justice of the State Supreme court to fill the term until November elections made vacant by the death of W B Landa, arrived in Helena yesterday to begin his duties. He came from his Billings home. Consideration of his first case will be July 4.

O. F. Goddard State Supreme Court W. B. Landa Goddard Billings

Trenne disputes motor tax remedy proposed by board

M P Trenne secretary of the Montana Motor Trades association told Montana County Commissioners that the board of equalization plan to base motor vehicle taxes on a March 1 assessment and license renewal would be impractical. He urged reciprocity among states and suggested January 1 license plate issuance, noting January assessments would not fit taxi and vehicle types. He favored a constitutional amendment to tax motor vehicles via a single levy with depreciation and no property tax, noting many states use such laws.

Montana State Board of Equalization M. P. Trenne Helena Tary Montana Motor Trades Association Montana County Commissioners Livingston State Board Equalization Board Motor Trades Secretary Mr. Trenne Trenne

Converted Jewish rabbi to speak at Sunday mass meeting

Dr Nathan Beskin, called the Converted Jew from Russia and Germany, reports to tell how he left the Jewish faith and became a Christian minister. He will recount persecutions, mobbing, and being buried alive, at a Sunday 2:30 pm service in Helena with city churches uniting at the Presbyterian church.

Nathan Cohen Heskin Presbyterian Church Beskin Levi Jewish Theological Seminary Russia Hla Ufe Germany America Beckin Jesus Earth Hoya Nelson Free Methodist Church Heskin Helena

Highway Division Keeps Roads Open Despite Heavy Rains

Montana highway crews kept all main routes open after heavy rains. Detours and planked bridges were used where washouts occurred, with silt and rock deposits noted from flood waters. Water subsided in most areas and no further damage was expected unless storms resume. Traffic remained steady with crews guiding motorists past washed sections near Great Falls and on the Helena to Great Falls route.

Montana Maintenayee Division State Highway Departement Ttws Great Falls Trafic Helena-Great Palla

Counties asked to raise funds for Frisco Exposition

Tom Stout of Lewistown, chair man of the Montana committee studying the state's feasibility for the Calden Gate International exposition in San Francisco 1939, advises that Montana's share of 30000 is 473.41 to be raised by taxation. Counties would levy in 1938 or 1939 under Montana law. The plan includes a giant map of Montana and requires immediate budget action as the exposition opens February 18. County quotas listed for many counties, with totals and per-county amounts.

Tom Stout Lewistown Montana Matt Staff Chamber of Commerce Stout Colorado Idaho San Francisco Lawis and Clark Beaverhead Big Horn Blaine Broad Flathead Gallatin Garfield Glacier Golden Valley Meagher Mineral Missoule Musselshell Park Petroleum Philips Pondeara Powder River Rowell Prairie Ravalli Atchland Roose Salt Rosebud Sandara Sheridan 8Ilvard Row Stillwater Sweet Grass Taton Toole Treasure Valley Wheatland Widhes Yellowatone

Red Morrison mix up causes comedic confusion at Legion convention

The Helena and Livingston Morrisons, both nicknamed Red, create a statewide stir at the 20th annual American Legion convention. Misplaced mail, mistaken reservations, and swapped introductions follow as Ora Armstrong and others try to keep the two men straight. One Red Morrison even flies with Ted Morrison of Helena, revealing shared aviation interests and similar appearances.

Montana Morrisons A. BE Helena L. C Livingston American Legion ISI Aston Chicago Bell Fourche S. 1 Red Morrison Park Hotel Chamber of Continence Ora J. Armstrong Ted Morrison Sra

Helena Fourth in New Construction in May Statewide

Helena ranked fourth in Montana for new construction in May, with 13 permits totaling 24,700 dollars. Billings led the state with 26 permits totaling 71,140 dollars, while Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Livingston followed. Repairs and alterations in Helena totaled 5,450 dollars, placing the city third in the month.

Helena Montana Federal Reserve District Gacar Baareon Research and Statistical Department Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Billings Missoula Great Falls Bozeman Butts Livingston Great Falla Butte Malta Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities

Entertainment at summer camp by Y M C A program

B V Edworthy reports a varied weeklong program at the Y M C A summer camp for boys. Visors Rev Royal Nelson Helena and Dr Nathan Cohen Beskin spoke at a Fireside event. Peggy Mason showcased camp visuals. refreshments from Helena residents and local merchants supported the event. Outdoor range tests had perfect scores by Allan Gross-Iberg and John Van Winkie. The annual camp ends after breakfast.

B. V. Edworthy Vilc.a Royal Nelson Helena Nathan Cohen Beskin Peggy Mason Jorud Charlee Welsner Sheehan Company Norman Winantine Pligerman's Y.M.C.A Allan Gross- Iberg John van Winkie

Montana Court Upholds 1987 Chain Store Tax Law

Judge Horsky of the Lewis and Clark district court upheld the 1987 chain store tax law amid challenges claiming a faulty enacting clause. The ruling found the legislature complied, despite questions about the enacting clause and possible pre signing alterations. Revenue under the new law surpassed the 1933 statute, with thousands in delinquent taxes and licenses issued for the 1987 regime.

Mulilalion Mie TiValldale the Ark Aa. J. Horaky Lewis and Clark Diatrice Court Vaughn and Ragsdale Legislative Assembly Horsky Montana Board of Equilization Lewis and Clark District Court A. Buttrey Company Sawyer Stores, Inc California Company Standard O}l Company Indiana Continental Ofl Company Weetland Oi! Company

Masonic Home Day Observed at Helena Valley

Members of the Masonic fraternity and the Eastern Star invite friends and families to Masonic Home Day at the Helena valley home at 2 pm Sunday. Ruth Hatterly of Conrad will preside, with Ed Graton of Billings attending as grand master. A memorial roadway will be dedicated to the late H Sol Hepner with a bronze tablet unveiled. Attendees are asked to bring lunch. the home provides milk sugar and coffee. Unclear fragment mentions Baltic amber washed ashore and a large head of “German old.”

Order of the Eastern Star Helena Valley Ruth Hatterly Conrad Eastern Star Clontans Ed Graton Billings Montana Masonic Lodge H. Sol Hepner sThoas Ats Saked

State funds allocated for water projects and Swedish visit

Montana's water conservation board will fund major schemes totaling about 4.17 million dollars including the Broadwater-Missouri dam near Townsend and the Middle Creek dam near Bozeman. PWA grants support irrigation in the Missouri valley and Gallatin county. Delaware hosts Sweden's Crown Prince Gustaf Adolph for the 300th anniversary celebration with federal officials, a monument dedication, and a White House visit planned in July.

Missouri River Tosten 10 Townsend P.W.A Middle Creek Gallatin County Bozeman Sweden Gustaf Adolph Delaware Kingsholm Washington New Jeresy Pennsylvania Washington, D. C Roosevelt White House Crown Prince Princeas Dumbarton Oaks Georgetown D. C Roberts Woods Bilns Bliss Delaware Valley Wilmington Chester

Fire chief urges safe July Fourth celebration in Helena

Fire Chief Tom Finnegan urges Helena residents to celebrate the Fourth safely by clearing premises of trash, supervising children around fireworks, keeping matches away from kids, not letting children handle sparklers, and avoiding rockets. He notes most accidents are preventable and suggests family activities like picnics or trips rather than hazardous fireworks.

Tom Finnegan Helena Parente

More Counties Fill Initiative Petitions In Campaign

Prairie county added to quota as petitions for a $3,000,000 highway bond measure were filed for the November elections. A Ferguson county petition with 465 names pushed that county over the top. Other petitions came from Silver Row with 1,197 names, though 615 names short of the target.

Prairie County Atale Fergua

Dormitory Furnishings Awards by State Purchasing Agent

State Purchasing Agent I. S. McQuitty announced Missoula firms won dormitory contract awards for beds tables chairs mattresses and springs for the women's dormitory nearing completion at the state university in Missoula Parlor furniture to be bought later Bids displayed by bidders were inspected in Missoula Successful bidders include H. S. Thurber Co State Publishing Co and Missoula Office Supply Co Tribune Printing Co at Great Falls and J M Lucy and Bona Missoula Furnishings include office furniture for unemployment bureau cost about 1200. steel for a storage dam at Townsend was supplied by Ryerson Co

McQuitty Missoula The State University At Missoula Mercantile Company J. M. Lucy and Bona Malasoula Gveater State H. 8. Thurber Company State Pubishing Company Boch of Helans

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