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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
10
Weather data shows record rainfall for 11 hours ending 6:80 and month totals, while Sweet Grass county reports 6778.05 state tax remittance. various notices include funeral services for Mrs Hacket Howard and Vernon G J Warner, a building permit for Carl Miller, and a car recovery incident on West Sixth Avenue.
A sheep shearer contracted anthrax in Blg Timber area, triggering a state health surveillance and a thorough field check. Dr E B X Hbourne, state toxologist, said the man arrived in Montana after working in Wyoming and Oregon, showing disease symptoms May 1 after 12 days in state. Authorities stress no link to a prior statewide cattle outbreak, and the precautionary survey covers areas the worker may have visited.
W L Fitzsimmons, clerk to consolidated state boards, leaves today for Boise Idaho to attend the fifth annual Western Parole and Probation Association meeting June 28 and 29. He serves on Montana’s association executive committee. Notable program figures include H Jackson US Attorney General J Chute National Parole Association exec director and B R Caex American Prison Association general secretary. Dr E 4 Kuntz confirms absence from his office to attend a Cincinnati course on elderly care developments. F C Bauer optician will handle broken lenses while in his usual capacity.
Army observers say Helena's airport offers ideal war base potential with long runway space and refueling and munitions storage. Col Herold and Lt Greening cite aeronautics school support and need for trained technicians, while noting no firm decision yet and public inspection planned after the visit.
Harold B. Spy of Hatem Ore head of Oregon state highway commission information division said yesterday the Pacific Northwest is expected to enjoy an exceptionally high tourist trade this year. He spoke with W G Ferguson Montana manager on advertising matters and market prospects.
Local readers propose transforming part of the post office lawn into a small park. Suggestions include trimming hedges to improve visibility, installing benches along sidewalks, and adding gates and a decorative plant border to attract pedestrians and share the space with motorists, contingent on public support and federal approval.
Selection of election judges and polling sites for the July 16 primary and November 6 general election announced by Clerk and Recorder Act. The list covers precinct numbers with judge names and polling location addresses across numerous streets and buildings, including schools, hotels, halls, and churches, detailing site allocations for each precinct.
An informal program marked yesterday's Tone elit meeting. Warloud members were polled for brief experiences, and Russell Tart spoke of his air trip to San Francisco and related experiences. M. E. Anderson reported the camp drive progressing satisfactorily but many tasks remaining and announced Sunshing camp dances postponed from June 29 to August 19.
Forest officials urged Porsone planning trips into the Mielens national forest and local residents Varna L. Colton to use extreme care with campfires as dry winds dry hillsides and grass. Fire danger rating Helena forest n.38.4 warns matches and smoking could spark small fires. An early season blaze near Boulder lakes and a Clarksdale lane fire south of Clausen’s road burned briefly before being controlled by local crews.
Personal notices list Grace and Catherine Muodden of 1638 Townsend Avenue leaving for New York City via Northern Pacific route for an all Werks symposium at Columbia University. En route they visit friends in Denver Kansas City Pittaharen Waanington and others while a long roster of local names are noted as visiting or staying in Helena and area.
Montana highway commission awarded contracts on the ax road and bridge renutriction projecta totaling 118 555.09 as it met with Madison Ravalli Hill and Blaico county delegations seeking more road work. Next listing is July 12. Bidders include Gerding and Construction for Roosevelt county drainage structures 7.931 miles Poplar north road 21 323.20. Arkwright for Yellowstone county 0.22 miles Dillinge-Broadlaw road 3 746.70. Hage for Great Falls 16 368.00. Mert for Helena 53 604.60. Woodward for Deer Lodge 49 844.60. Harkwright for Treasure county 26 666.21.
Weathered by winter prep, Montana state purchases include roughly 17 400 tons of coal among Roundup Roundup coal firms and others for state institutions. Additional orders cover sanitary equipment and detergents totaling about 2500 dollars, with groceries contracted for the state orphan home at Twin Bridges and the Oriental hospital at Warm Springs awarded to Montana vendors.
Abarman W. Smith Helena candidate for governor will headline the event in Kalispell on the 27th with regional meetings planned for next month at Mount Squla and Creat Halls. Noted attendees include state party leaders and officials.
Mr M T Benedict of Roundup Montana relates his relief from nervousness stomach trouble and indigestion after trying Wong Sun's Chinese Herbs. He purchased Sunta Chinese Herbs at the Wong Sun Company in Billings and experienced steady improvement. He recommends the Chinese herbs to others and notes they are available at Wong Sug Company 1311 Tyndale Avenue Helena Montana.
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