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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1939
Page
2
Alsany group reports split among governors on federal public works. Lehman and Baldus push for limited private competition, while Townsend and others argue for federal led projects. Governors Smith Bricker and others cite efficiency and labor access concerns amid pump priming debate.
A Philadelphia girl, Dorothy Johnson, aged about 7, ran away to keep her kitten Cel Emma. She was found by a Boardwalk pal overnights with the kitten under the boardwalk. Dorothy had three cents, and her mother sent a note asking her to return with Cel Emma for the summer.
The House passed a bill by Rep. Murdock to move the assessment deadline from July 1 to October 1 for the $100 mining desensment work on a new claim. The year 2294 metal year and related patents are in question with annual fees of $700. A moratorium on work retirement has been in effect in recent years.
W. i Maughan of the Weather Bureau announced plans to install new snowfall gauges in the area to measure snowfall and runoff ratios. Two stations are set for Hebgen Wam near Yellawatona Park and at King’s Will, with others to follow. A concurrent weather station, managed by David F. Jamen, will begin July 4.
Eligible unemployed may present claims at the unemployment compensation offices on Fuligh avenue starting today at 9 o'clock. Craighead said workers should have correct home address and social security numbers, and a list of employers and wages earned from April 1, 1938 to March 31, 1939 ready for presentation. Benefits will be mailed to home addresses, with first checks for the week starting July 24. offices across Montana begin taking claims, with 63 offices starting Thursday and others at various towns including Miles City, Great Falls, Helena, and Bozeman. Workers living more than 10 miles from an employment office should contact Helena for instructions on filing online claims.
The Helena Navy Mothers club honored late charter member Mrs Pesala Sturn who died May 12. Members approved resolutions praising her kindness and service and memorialize her devoted husband son and younger children. The measure calls for minutes to record the tribute and for reprints in the Helena newspaper.
Montana's exhibit at the 25th annual convention of the American Association of State Highway Officials in Richmond Virginia was completed in October. R H Fletcher designed a panel highlighting Montana highways including Glacier Park and Cooke City routes. The Montana panel will be displayed in Richmond and later returned, illustrating era bridges and highway panoramas.
Recrimination unavailable. five recruits from Great Falls, two from Butte, and one from Billings join Montana’s eight navy quota. The regional quota covers Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and the state’s Mountain district with varying allocations.
Fredericke, director of Iucadonot rehabilitation, left Helena for a state tour. He will interview applicants for vocational rehabilitation and inspect work on training programs. He plans visits to Missoula and Ravalli among western Montana counties.
Washington June 24 The House read grable was anid by re lable alterations today to scrap much of the administration neutrality bill leaving only the embargo repeal of area shipments to nations at war The plan was discussed by Rayburn and other leaders with the democratic steering committee for several hours before secrecy was promised and debated. Critics said the changes would give the president power to declare forbidden waters while keeping nearby waters open to United States commerce The modifications reportedly would limit credits to belligerents and allow travel to belligerent nations with penalties amended.
In Columbus Nebraska waters of Lake Sinhsock north of town a car was recovered with two skeletal remains. Police say the vehicle slid off a lake bank during a chase last November, possibly to fund parole in a mountain area. The car is from Valley Nebraska, and officers are tracing the escapees. A separate note reports Riverton Wyoming infant death in a separate incident.
A collection of one dish meals and sauces from an American host, detailing spaghetti with mushroom and anchovy sauces, beef and vegetable combinations, and accompanying items like green salad and fruit. Includes step by step prep notes, cautions on timing, and notes on authentic Italian flavors.
Governor Ayers fills multiple state boards from his hospital room. Names include J Otis Mudd for three years on the Board of Food Contributors, Hats C Hanses for two years, and W J Bertsche Jr for one year. a state park commission appointee M M Dunead for six years. Dr P J Swesney for four years. George Nellis for two years. Dr Alfred Karsted named to the state health board. additional appointments include Dr George F The Man of Missoula for the term ending 1944 and Dr FM Porter, Dr KWM Fugman, and Dr Nay Y Morledge. A requisition from Gov John Moses of North Dakota for Dave Nindal extradition to North Dakota was mentioned. Sheriff Wingate presented, with return to Helena expected late tonight.
The state highway department will issue small courtesy cards to drivers to warn of active construction zones. State highway engineer D A McKinnan says the cards replace old flagman cards and aim to reduce delays by informing motorists about work and equipment.
Vital statistics list mentions the funeral for Charles Carer aged 74. Service conducted at 1 o'clock today by Eagles rodeo in the Opp and encad chanel. Several members from the 2-Year Pinnerelih are Attending.
Rescue crews freed eight miners trapped in a Utah mine after water threatened their safety. The group retreated for hours behind a rock barrier before miners emerged, unharmed, as crews blasted through to reach them. Family members and officials reported relief as the mine resumed operations.
State Auditor Joan J. Holmes said 87 004 in bounty was paid to destroyers of range predators with 2 per animal disposed of. April reports show payments to bounty collectors in multiple towns including Chinook Malta Wolf Point Chateau Great Falls. no bounty claimed in April and few additional payments expected as deadline nears.
Betty Bridges of Ine Hawtharan soligal hera Kon test plave won 54 the Legion award at the state poster contest. Her poster will advance to the national college art exhibit. Franges Menta and Ian Kan gent both placed second in Helena district district contest.
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