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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

2

Test Action Filed As First Step For New Building

Montana Supreme Court ordered the state board to show cause on June 28 why it should not be enjoined from issuing a 250000 bond to build a veterans and bleaders memorial. Mrs. Lottie Willett of Helena contests the bond as a taxpayer of Lewis and Clark county alleging lack of legal authority and requesting original jurisdiction. The action marks the first step toward construction and praises the legislative act while challenging five points in the petition.

Montana Supreme Court State Board of Examiners Lottie HR. Willett Helena Lewis and Clark County Willett

Technocracy to be theme of talk at Eagles hall

A. D. Cook of Seattle will lecture on Technocracy at the Eagles hall this evening. The talk, titled Some Questions Answered, will be moderated by Carl Siebacker of Helena. Cook is an authorized Technocracy, Inc speaker touring the Pacific coast.

A. D. Cook Seattle Eagles Hall Carl Siebacker Helena Mr. Cook Technocracy, Inc Facitic

Testimony Shows Huge Acreage Is Irrigated by River

In a federal court case over Missouri river water rights, defense expert Thomas H. Means testified on return flow from Broadwater-Missouri irrigation. He claimed 41,000 acre feet could return annually with a 46,600 acre feet diversion near Toston, while Edwin W. Kramer of the federal power commission said present power developments may not reflect reasonable use. The testimony explored combining power and irrigation development and most beneficial uses of Missouri river water.

Thomas H. Means Berkeley Celif Montana Power Company Broadwater-Missouri Water Users’ Association State Conservation Board Missouri River Means Missouri Broadwater-Missouri Projet Toston Edwin W. Kramer Federal Power Commission San Francisco Kramer Canyon Ferry Charles $8 Hazen Bureau of Reclamation Upper Missouri Basin Power Company State Water Conservation Board Hunsett Jefferson River Madison River Gallatin Canyon Perry Thres Elizabeth Ireland Washington, D You Ferry Ireland State Board of Educa

Townsend News highlights church leadership appointments

The June Townsend report covers the visit of Bishop Gilmore to Holy Cross church announcing Rev. Fred H. Tracy to lead Stecond Father I. Sullivan’s parish duties, detailing Tracy’s Jesuit formation in Worcester and Montreal, past assignments in Anaconda and French Town, and his roles with Catholic youth and foresters while tied to Montana’s centenary celebrations and local Rotary activities. It notes community notices, property transfers, and local social events including picnics and visits by townsfolk.

Society of Jesus Grand Seminary Montreal Fathers of St. Sul Jpice Paul Bruchesi Helena John P. Carroll Tracy Montana St. Lawrence Walkerville St. Peter's Parish Anaconda John B. Pirnat Catholic Woman's Elvh Young Catholic Club Catholic St. Peter's High School Chicago Sisters of St. Dominic George Finnegan St. John the Baptist Frenchtown St. Mary's Superior Alberton St. Regis de ‘Vorgia Saltese Father Tracy St. Mary's Mission

Says Law Broken in Sales of Liquor

Benjamin chief of the enforcement division of the state liquor control board said evidence shows liquor establishments selling to minors and some have started a credit system for minors. He noted several Helena places are under observation as investigations proceed elsewhere in the state.

Benjamin State Liquor Control Board Benjamin Gaid Helena

Ray Wine Named Head of Camp Wheeler Lawyers

Lt Ray Wine of Helena has been elected president of the Camp Wheeler association at Macon Ga His father was notified yesterday. Last rites were held for Mrs Sarah G Lovely 5 Helena resident for years died Monday funeral conducted at Opp and Conrad funeral counselors served as assistant defense in a church service and burial. David Livingstone the African explorer fueled his river steamer with elephant bones after running out of wood and completed his journey.

John Wiebrock John Vichrock Portland Deep Creek Canyon H. Suter Dean Charles A. Willson Helena Chafee Croft Kenneth Kay Pony Townsend W.T. Thompson Joss Cook Miss Date Cook B. F. Thompson W. T. Thompson M. L. Merenes Mereres Ray Wine Camp Wheeler Association Macon Lovely Sarah G. Lovely Aoa Opp Conrad David Livingstone

Billings Patient Grateful Sends Fund Donation to St Peter's

A Billings man grateful for St Peter's Hospital treatment sent a $10,000 operating deficit contribution after reading a Helena press story about the drive. Chairman A. T. Schultz reported solicitors had turned in $1,950 toward the fund since the drive began Tuesday.

St. Peter's Hospital Billings Helena St. Peter’s A. T. Schultz

Cobb Beats Ruth In Grudge Charity Golf Match

Ty Cobb defeats Babe Ruth 3-2 in the opening round of their charity golf grudge match before 22,000 at Commonwealth in Newton Massachusetts. Cobb relied on precise putting to counter Ruth’s driving power, turning the match around after Ruth led early.

Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Newton Mass Commonwealth Cobb Ruth Hera

Softball scoreline shows one sided Helena win over Clancy

In a high school softball game Helena Question Marke dominated Clancy 34 to 2. Phlerg hit a three base hit for Winters while Bethel added a two bagger for tie winners. In another Class A clash Unemployment Compensation defeated Tel ephone Company 16 to 1 in a seventh inning rally as Morrow and Murphy delivered key hits.

Helena Question Marke Clancy Phlerg Bethel Unemployment Compensation Commission Morrow Murphy Mendenhall Reed Walsh

Traq and Iran Output Reported in New Industrial Figures

Report cites Traq producing 4,000,000 tons annually and Iran generating 10,000,000 tons. The figures highlight sizable output from both regions, underscoring shifts in regional production scales and potential market impact.

Traq Iran

Truce Holds On Flathead Reservation as Legal Review Continues

The Flathead Indian reservation truce remains in effect while officials study free hunting license demands. Chief Eneas Granjo warns braves may patrol if aid is refused, and Assistant Attorney General Fred Lay says a full legal opinion will take time. The Fish and Game Commission cannot issue free licenses under current law, likely requiring treaty mandates or future legal action. A council with the Flathead and Slack Feet tribes is planned at Browning on July 3 to discuss abolishing the existing license fee.

Flathead Eneas Granjo Rocky Triel Council Fred Lay State Fish and Game Commission Game Commission Browning J. McFarland

Belgarde Service Held For Patrick Belgarde At St Marys

A Requiem Mass was celebrated yesterday at St Marys Church for Patrick Belgarde 65 who died Monday in a local hospital Burial followed in Resurrection Cemetery.

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