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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

4

Martin charges President with being dictator in 1930s rally

Philadelphia June 26 Rep Joseph W Martin of Massachusetts accused the Roosevelt administration of drifting toward one man rule. As permanent chairman of the Republican national convention he urged rallying patriots to halt what he called a march toward governmental absolutism both at home and abroad. He argued the New Deal failed, warned against war or crushing debt, and pressed for a strong, peaceful America with a robust defense.

Philadelphia Joseph W. Martin Mascachusetla Roosevelt Howard America

State Federation of Labor Opens 43rd Convention

Several hundred delegates from unions across the state gathered in Muen City for the opening session of the 43rd annual convention of the Montana State Federation of Labor. Carl H Beliodler of the U S Department of Labor spoke for Secretary Perkins on collective bargaining, James D Graham of Helena reviewed the year, and Secretary of State Sam Mitchell backed a measure to fund $600,000 for Warm Springs state hospital buildings.

Muen City Sfontana State Paternation of Labor Carl H., Beliodler U. S. Department of Labor Conciliation Service Perkins James D. Graham Helena Farternilan Sam Mitche Warm Springs

Warmest June day in years across Montana region

Citizens endured a record warm day with temperatures rising to 92 in Havre and Broadus and 91 in Billings Livingston Drake and Missoula. Fort Peck Great Falls and Miles City at 90s as the state saw little to no measurable precipitation and heat topped previous records.

Helens Yar Mercury Indiana Treasure State Bilin Kallapell Livingston Drake Missoula

Dano beet growers urge expansion of domestic quotas

Boise Idaho June 25. Sugar beet growers and manufacturers urged expansion of the domestic sugar industry to reach self sufficiency and to reduce offshore quotas. Representatives spoke with Governor V A Ratterfeen and state agriculture commissioner B N Pettygrove. Pettygrove said a prosperous Western agriculture supports industrial markets and emphasized self sufficiency in the program.

Boise Idaho V. A. Ratterfeen B. N. Pettygrove Pettygrove West

EPA Leader Speaks At Glacier Park Session

Glacier Park June 26 A regional convention of the Business and Professional Women's clubs heard Loulke Franklin Bache of New York City urge women and citizens to form intelligent fair opinions as public opinion drives democracy. Miss Bache led the session with Dr Edythe P Hershey of Helena advising delegates to keep fit to serve well. California delegates attend luncheon as the 1941 convention in California nears. Dr Minnie R J Maffett of Dallas earned a new title Beautiful Mountain Woman as she was welcomed into the Blackfeet and Han tribe with campfire rites on Lake Josephine. Miles City dispute ends after 26 hours when a dine-in lot of restaurants and shops reopen following a union local and picketer clash.

Glacier Park United States Loulke Franklin Bache New York City Bueluocs Misa Bache Foundation Edythe P. Hershey Halena B.P.W. Health Committee Minnie R. J. Maffett Dallas Texas Federation Lake Josephing

D A V Commander to Visit Helena for Inspection and Banquet

National DAV commander Lewie J. Murphy will visit Helena today. He will inspect Morte Harrison veterans hospital and speak at a 6 20 PM banquet at Eddy's cafe. Local officers plan a reception at the Placer hotel with committee members including John W. Mahan Howard A Jolson and others.

Postal Northwest Lewie J. Murphy Disabled American Veterana Helena Post Morty Harrison Veterans’ Hospital Eddy D.A Carl Cross Lewis and Clark Post No. 3 L. In Benene Atda Murray Placer Hotel John W. Mahan Montana DAV Howard A. Jolson State Supreme Court J. Ward

Montana Ladies of the Grand Army names state chiefs

Rulings June 20 report Mac Tadiges of Alberton elected president at a joint encampment with the United Spanish American War Veterans and Mixillary. Montana entrants bid for the 1041 conventions while officers include Cora Martin Lewistown and Bensta Dennis Derr Todee. United States volunteer cavalry held its first reunion in 42 years with Grigsby’s Rough Riders, electing Robert Leuvens and Tee 2 Stoddard to head the group. Georges A Eberky of Lincoln Neb was initiated into the Grow Indian tribe with Crow leaders conducting the ceremony.

Mac Tadiges Alberton Montana Grand Army of the Republic United Spanish American War Vetarana Mixillary Missouli Roundup Dtissoula Tonnie Copple Absarokee Chaminin Betty Granovic Matorlan United States Volunteer Cavalry Grigsuy's Rough Rideta Robert Leuvens Tee 2 Stoddard Georges A. Eber

Mother Accidentally Killed by Young Son in Donner

Bailey Cola Jann 20.-- A Donner mother was shot and killed by a .22 rifle fired accidentally by her 14-year-old son. Deputy Sheriff Frey Heian said the incident occurred when Hughes Morris, thinking the rifle unloaded, pulled the trigger as Mrs. George Morris rested at a mountain cabin. The fatal shot struck her to the right but. She died within minutes.

Kughen Holset

WPA Workers Must Affirm Allegiance to the United States

The Petal dispatch notes WPA workers must sign an affidavit by July 1 affirming U S citizenship and pledging no communism or advocacy against the government. Administrators warn noncompliant employers will be dismissed, while airline affidavit calls and state WPA actions are reported amid broader federal efforts. The American Red Cross plans national aquatic schools this summer to teach water safety and rescue techniques.

Petal Colorado's W.F.A United States W.P.A Atmroh TAIR Colorado W.psay

Helen Wallet h heads state Rainbow Order in Montana

Helen Wilach of Grendiva was elected grand worthy advisor of the Montana Grand Assembly, Order of Rainbow, at the annual meeting in Glasgow. Delegates toured Fort Peck dam area. New officers include Desociate advisor Dora Mae Btorem of Forsyth and grand officers from multiple towns.

Glasgow Helen Wilach Grendiva Montana Grand Assembly Order of Rainbow Fort Peck Dam Missouri River Hern Plumb Hardin Della Mae Doak Twin Bridges Grand Faith Doria McAdam Dillon Barbara Mellbiom Havre Elinore Hollier Bozeman Patsy Ann Schaeffer Lewistown Joyce Lindeberg Miles City Inva Gloria Mortenson Libby Rosemary Reynolde Harmilton Nature Carol Gilbert Three Forks Immorisitty Duane Austin Great Falls Fieldly Jean Early Red Lodge Patriotam Helen Bock Sidney Service Betty Jane Schulke Whitehall Confidential Observer Carol Marchion Asia Condu Outer Observer Carol Joy Bruggeman Baker Botty Ann Slas Chinook Musictony

Mrs. Marshall Anderson of Hamilton Dies

Mrs Marshall Anderson 46 wife of the Rayall county clerk of court died today from complications after an operation. Survived by husband two sons Ben and Hubert of Hamilton and four daughters. She was past matron of Leona chapter Eastern Star and active in community work.

Hamilton Marshall Anderson Rayallt County Ben Hubert Marshall Leona Chapter The Eastern Star

New French Line To Be Formed in Africa Reported

An informed source reports a new French line forming in North Africa and through Egypt to Syria as resistance to Germany and Italy. The mobile army trained by General Weygand in ByrlE would become the nucleus of resistance in the colonies under his successor General Mittelhaueor.

Joruasiom North Africa Egypt Bod Valestine Syria Resuat Sance Germany Italy Thin Mource Maxime Weygand Byrle Weygand Eugene Mittelhaueor

One Dead and Another Fatally Injured in Shelby Crash

Hayes June 26 A Havre man died instantly and Jack Blake a Havre nightclub operator was fatally injured in a car crash near Shelby. Passengers Pontusa and Blake rode with John Dowans of Havre when their car collided with another driven by James Gregory of Detroit. Dowans uninjured. Doctors hold little hope for Blake.

Shelby

Montana Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Rulings

The Montana Supreme Court reversed a Glacier County district court decision discharging a writ of attachment in G. G. Kipp vs Phil Paul and reversed a Teton County district court ruling in Mary B. Thompson et al. estate of Z. Brokaw versus Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Justices Lett Erickson and Claude F Morrie authored the opinions.

Montana Soprane Glacier County District Court G. G. Kipp Phil Paul Kipp Louise Paul Burely Pritt Nied Teton County Alstrict Mary B. Thompson B. Casket Z. Brokaw Lincoln National Life Insurance Company Thyrasa Titaticee Lett Erickson Cahan Claude F. Morrie

Minor thefts reported to Helena police yesterday

Two minor thefts were reported to the Helena police yesterday, both apparently occurring Monday night. A dark colored fountain pen and ink tank were taken from the counter at the Koappa service station. M B Fisher, who lives at the Montana club, said someone stole a freight off his car parked in Hale Square.

Helena Pollee Koapp Aervica Atation M. B. Fisher Montana Club Hale Square

Whelan Leads North Dakota Senate Primary Vote Count

Fargo North Dakota June 28 State Senator Thomas Whelan leads the Republican U S Senate race with 3471 votes in 112 of 2357 precincts. Lynn J. Frazier has 3104 and William Langer 2743 as early returns come in from the North Dakota primary.

Fargo Thomas Whelan U. S Lynn J. Frazier William Langer North Dakota Whelan Frasier Langer

Vital Statistics Marriage Licenses and Births Reported

Erick Hixon and Minels Haton, both of Geyner, Cltford Luther Paul Obrisan and Densa Clark Ireland of Great Falle, announce births yesterday at St. Peters hospital. Mr and Mrs Huntley Child Harrison are parents of a son born yesterday at St. John's hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Milas of 1239 Lewis are parents of a son born yesterday at St. John's hospital. Mr and Mrs A W O'Donnell of 1100K Brockenridge are parents of a son born yesterday at St. John's hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred Hosfalat of Boulder are parents of a daughter born yesterday at St. John's hospital.

Erick Hi Minels Haton Geyner Cltford Luther Paul Obrisdan Densa Clark Ireland Great Falle Huntley Child Tof ‘Harrison Pélec Hoemital Chares Milas Lewis St. John’s Hospital Mya A. W. O'Donnell Brockenridge St. John's Hospital Fred Hosfalat Boulder

Headache for two youths after trip to Helena

In Great Falls Ray Wealven and Bert Monger drove toward Helena when a tire blew twelve miles from Wolf Creek. They walked twelve miles back to Wolf Creek to fetch a spare, then returned to find their camp robbed of twenty dollars and a Winchester pump.

Ray Wealven Bert Monger Great Falls Helena Milan Wolf Wolf Crash Thelrene Atolen Eagh Thor Tohanno

New Regulations on Aliens Announced by Bureau

G M Gates, in charge at Helena immigration office, announced that from July 1 aliens entering the United States must carry a government issued passport and be vouched by an American consul. Returning residents must hold a reentry permit or identification proving legal US residence. U.S. citizens are exempt. A stray sentence mentions a magnetic alloy with nickel iron cobalt and slumscum capable of lifting 4,600 times its weight.

United States G. M. Gates Helena United States Immigration and Naturalization Service Gates

YMCA lifeguard trainees announced for safety program

Bim Muanmers, physical director of the Helpna YMCA, announced that 24 boys and girls passed swim tests and will enter the shark yellowene this week. The group includes boys Charles Bradham, Geof Brazier, Pete Brazier, Joe Buley, Bob Pompey, Paul Gerard, Bob Hawking, Charles Little, Joe Mazurantch, Howard Feteman, Warren Stone and Bob Young, with practice on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Girls advancing are Doris Benson, Mary Joy Bowden, Betty Bringos, Betty Fry, Mary Laurse Fulton, Vivian Helser, Barbara MacDou xail, Mary Lou MacDonald, Barbere Sanford, Hetty Sanford and Helen Brutsch, with practice Thursday afternoons at 4 o'clock.

Bim Muanmers Helpna ¥.M.C.A Gitta Muanmery Y.M.C.A Charles Bradham Geof Brazier Pete Brazier Joe Buley Bob Pmpey Paul Gerard Bob Hawking Charles Little Joe Mazurantch Howard Feteman Warren Stone Bob Young Clawson Gtrla Abark Clare Doris Benson Mary Joy Bowden Betty Bringos Betty Fry Mary ‘Laurse Fulton Vivian Helser Barbara MacDouxail Mary Lou MacDonald Barbere Sanford Hetty Sanford Helen Brutsch The

Knox Nominated as Florist's Director

Lou Kno of Yelena has been nominated for regional director of the Florist Telegraph Delivery association for the northwestern region. Fifteen national directors will be seated at the national convention. The region includes Montana Idaho Washington Oregon northern Wyoming Alberta and British Columbia.

Lou Kno Yelena

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