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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
6
City weather data lists today’s temperature around 45 with a 30 B. precip period, and a month to date total. The piece also reports on the Elvis development committee reshuffle, community beautification efforts, and notices from local merchants and officials.
The federal Social Security Board in Washington handles about 1,600 claims daily under the old age and survivors insurance programs. Thomas P. Gary, assistant chief, said at a regional meeting in Helena with Montana and Wyoming officials. Since Jan 1 to Apr 30, approvals and benefits totaled over 100,000, with rapid processing and ongoing improvements in field offices and services.
About 15 Helena Kiwanis Club members departed yesterday to attend an inter-club meeting at Gallatin Gateway, announced by the Borenian club last night. At the Placer hotel meeting C R Anderson reviewed the history and administration of public school land in Montana, noting the 6,000,000 acre grant and price changes from 10 to 5 per acre, with the state land board formed in 1889 during statewide grazing land surveys.
Members of the Melenu MCA Boys Hike club will take educational field trips Thursday and Friday this week. Boys over 12 will meet at the Y Thursday at 1 20 pm for a field trip to be announced. On Friday at 1 30 pm younger boys under 12 will tour the federal building for inspection.
A Glendive health bulletin lists a spotted fever case and nearby disease counts. Measles led with forty nine cases, followed by chickenpox and other illnesses including syphilis, mumps, cancer, diphtheria, whooping cough, and gonorrhea in the past several days.
The piece recounts the Manix family’s long ties to Augusta Montana as postmasters from 1884 through the Roosevelt era. It notes Phil A. Manix’s early Civil War service, his role in naming Augusta, and his retirement in 1892, followed by J Clarence Manix’s later tenure and a 1924 appointment. It then hints at John A. Manix taking the Augusta post in 1933, continuing a family legacy in federal service.
National secretary of the Society for the Promotion of the Gospel visits the YMCA in Miss Eva La Beau leaves for a grand tour of the United States. Trade official Mrs. Trenne travels to Cheney for the auto trade meeting. Names include B E Linguist, Eva La Beau, Martin Trenne, and many speakers at the Placer and Harvey venues.
The Montana Highway Commission announced bid openings for multiple road projects across the state. D. A. McKinnon reported June employment totals, noting 1,600 hires in the first half of the month by Montana Contractors. Projects include grading and drainage work on routes in Roosevelt, Yellowstone, Fergus, Powell, Silver Bow, Treasure, and Deer Lodge counties, with varied bridge and surface improvements planned on key highways.
Report from Dr H Lindstrom YMCA chairman notes near completion of repairs at the Lillie Blackfoot river camp. Bath house and recreation hall foundations water systems and walls finished. Amphitheater for outdoor services to seat up to 500. Dock, seating and log seats installed as acoustics are tested.
A Montana week saw ten more violent deaths from wind, flood, and accidents. Notable cases include rancher Henry Adolph killed by a roof collapse at Roundup, and Missoula youth Oscar Peltz dying from injuries after a plane fall. Several drownings occurred in Bitterroot and Whitefish rivers, with others injured or found dead en route to hospitals. Police investigate Ray Rivers disappearance after a cerebral hemorrhage and a fatal car collision near Dutle.
A three day fire protection school for Helena district forest guards will open Wednesday at the McClellan Creek ranger station. Carl Wetterstrom, assistant ranger, will lead the program with 10 to 18 regular and per diem guards attending. Verna L. Collis will assist as administrative assistant in charge of the training.
Helena commissioners urged a larger next year recreation budget citing a potential WPA withdrawal. Dr. W. Hunter said $5,000 more would cover salaries, with $2,100 for a recreation director and $3,400 for two assistants plus part-time workers. If WPA stays, extra funds would be available for other city needs. The council also amended a fire ordinance to strengthen enforcement and set fire marshal authority, and approved funds for a new rate squad and prowl car. A claim for injuries by Helen M. Dobbsberger was filed for a May 7 incident on N Main Street.
Dr Charles Morris a renowned educator and orator will deliver a talk titled The Measure of the Man at 7:39 pm Thursday at First Baptist Church. The public is invited with no admission charge and a free will offering will be collected.
David H. Ellsworth of Helena, a crew member of the U S Great United States Army transport, was initiated into the Regular Veteran association while aboard ship en route to Manila P14. The association comprises personnel who have served honorably in the regular armed forces of the United States.
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