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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
5
Local briefs report Helena weather and temperature records for the day, with hourly precipitation and a 41 percent humidity reading. Missoula notes an upcoming meeting schedule and social events. The Town and County planning basket discussion is set for Friday evening at Moose Lodge, with community members invited.
Mrs Mary Manhervin, mother of several children, died when her vehicle careened over a 40 foot embankment ten miles north of Blackhawk. The Christian Science service noted the sermon in honor of divine Comforter and mercy amid tragedy.
A 1938 US production surge in rayon consumption surpasses wool as government and industry push for rayon and other fiber uses. The report highlights factory outputs, rising imports, and experiments in substituting rayon for wool in clothing, glass, coal, and other materials, with aims to lower costs and broaden textile supply despite technical hurdles and evolving fashions.
The Republican leader announced plans to present a legislative program aimed at reducing government waste and curbing spending. He pledged to introduce measures for social security reform, relief from taxation, and responsible handling of the public debt, projecting substantial savings and urging cooperation from lawmakers across parties.
A man identified as Monte Wasterson died in an accident when a wagon overturned into a creek ten miles southwest of a town in Idaho. Investigators report the crash occurred after the vehicle hit embankment, with a portion of nearby water catching fire. The victim, ina family context, is survived by parents and siblings.
City employees directed by City Engineer Omar Baavaon and others spent several hours yesterday with shovels and tools clearing debris at the old City Hall site near Flange Park. Workers included William Morrin Dan Clontuger and Bruce Ste venkony and assisted by Olle Krier.
Federal court will reopen at 2 o’clock this morning before Judge James Baldwin with pleaings at Wong Ah Foo. The session includes cases against Dr Teo A Mylntee of Batts and others charged with evading taxes and illegal entry. Defendants Mah, James and others face sentences or further hearings as prisoners will be taken to Fort Lewis after court.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Federal Association planning a picnic today. Many garbled phrases mention credit unions and locals, with unclear names or places. The readable portions hint at a group event and attendees bringing supplies, but specifics are lost in noise.
A damaged, archaic tribute laments past builders and settlers who formed a community. It honors those who dug wells, built stores and homes, taught in schools, led churches, and supported Sunday schools. The text praises pioneers who fostered schools, hospitals, and commerce, remembering names who shaped the town and their enduring legacy.
Hundreds of Great Falls residents are expected to attend the North Montana State Fair activities in August with preparations underway for the Helena visitation. Officials note thousands will travel from Helena and surrounding areas, with events including a parade, community gatherings, and county fair exhibits. The celebrations are set to begin July 16 and continue through mid August, drawing participants and visitors from across the region.
Fragmented OCR describes Baltimore high school students and a meeting or decision linked to drinking laws at the school. It references a governing association and a change in policy, with names and places unreadable, implying action taken today at a local venue.
Helena council discusses preparing a parking ground with a dred transfer at Finnelman 9 store area. Street Commissioner leads the effort with a funded plan from local businessmen to create usable space near Duke Street, pending approval at today’s meeting.
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered words and names with no clear event. Readable bits include references to people and places but lack a coherent report or outcome to summarize.
An obituary fragment from White Sulphur Springs recalls Pioneer Montana resident Paoes at his home. The text mentions family names, dates, and local figures, with scattered references to Harvey Rosenorads and Jamies Smile, and notes a funeral event and a ceremony at a chapel.
A garbled River City dispatch praises a unit named Bagdad Patrol of Butte for an act at Gongert in Helena. The text contains many unreadable phrases and mixed letters, but the core claim regards commendation of a patrol and an event located in Helena.
In a muddled Paris Love episode, Roy and Moya confront rivals over lineage and loyalty amid museum talk and a tense club showdown. Pembrrinn advances. Roy warns of deeper ties as tensions flare between families and ideologies.
A disjointed, dialogue heavy excerpt unfolds in a garage setting. Characters named Teritity, Roy, Vay, and others move through tense exchanges and slipping plans as a tense confrontation hints at a larger, unfinished plot. The narrator sketches a chaotic sequence of misheard names, improvised actions, and looming consequence.
A chaotic text fragment references Prince and a panel of pictures, with scattered mentions of Norway, vaults, and various names. It hints at a public or ceremonial presentation but the readable content is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a gathering of chiropractors at a state convention with scattered references to locations and names. The garbled text mentions Mayland, Homer, Pacatrico, and other unclear terms, offering no cohesive details about event dates, speakers, or outcomes.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Montana locations and entities including Billings, Nashmasa, St Felvnie, Providence, and Memoria but contains numerous misread words. The readable bits reference a 18 year period, honors, an orphan case, and a few names likely tied to local notices or obituaries amid scattered terms.
A fragmented OCR item mentions an Ndlena man near Whitefish Lake and a big mach inaw. Several garbled phrases reference local places, names, and events, with stray mentions of churches, cafes, and fishing. The readable content centers on a local man and a large catch near the lake.
The Livingston event saw local groups perform in drill and parade with teams from Amedan Legon and others placing highly. The Aberdeen unit rated 617 percent in drill accuracy, second only to the Bile lings team at 873. Prizes were awarded to several auxiliaries for exhibitions and patriotic displays.
The American Bar Association on Parole and Prisons released a report critiquing pre sentencing and post release administration. It cites judges relying on hunches, systemic flaws in rehabilitation, and lenient parole practices as failing to address individual needs and public safety.
Clues surface in a muddled report tying a Wisconsin slaying to Kay Olson and a suspect named Hilaard Wisdine. The notes reference a river area near a Marth and imply a pursuit ending with a guard’s or officer’s shots and a convict’s prior record.
AP report recounts a 28 year old former rower who, after his rope was cut, towed to shore but failed to reach safety as tide weakened. He hopes to beat rivals at the New York World's Fair.
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