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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1939

Page

7

Old Man Bloom Slated for Touch Luck Summer Rally

June 26 report from Butte outlines the summer celebration in Bull a featuring Old Man Bloom and the Gold Venster anniversary events. Highlights include a nine day long festival with parades rallies and a giant historical spectacle titled Rublew Randits Rudd era. The program lists rodeo concerts baseball rifle and shotgun state tournaments a 500 instrument concert and Miss Montana pageant selections.

Aumuil American Legion Aly Rankin Hyer Willin Muse Angeonda Copper Mining Company U. S. Bureau of Mines Missy Montana Montana Atlantic City America

Pair Sentenced to Prison in Mana Act Case

In Billings on June 26, Marian H Treas 37 and Frances Forrest 28 pleaded guilty to transporting narcotics for illegal use and were sentenced by Judge Charles II Pray to serve six years in federal prison followed by five years probation. If probation fails, two years may be added on a third count. They were apprehended in Walla Walla Washington by the FBI. After sentencing they were escorted by federal officers to the courtroom, in the presence of a federal officer.

Cart Walla Walla, Wash Federal Bureau of Investigation Trunk Forrest Federsl

First Week For Preschoolers Proves Successful At Recreation Center

The Townsend news notes a strong start for preschoolers at the recreation center with 26 children ages 2 to 6 attending daily sessions from 9 to 12. The program features story telling songs rhymes and organized play. Betty Mahaney and Shirley Reynolds assist Miss Frances White and activities will continue daily with outdoor play as weather permits.

Towkaend Peances White Sonar Recreaton Jonder Yperration Center Nieh School Kymnasium Betty Mahaney Shirley Rom Reynolds Miss White Gils Clase Europe High School Groun Misa Muriel Robertson Ang

Father flags train with gas soaked diaper to aid stranded family

In Tune 26 incident near Milwaukee a freight crew halted a stalled train after a motorist signaled from the tracks. Conductor Arnold and Engineer Gevnart freed the car stuck in mud, using a gas soaked diaper as a tool while aiding the wife and children, one child being taken to a hospital.

Father Flags Tiamowton AJ AL Arinold Julie Gevnart Milwaukee Geynart Tie Arnold Nagger Tenia Matorialad Mag

Barbara Bell Fashions pattern ad promises stylish summer dress

A vintage advertisement promotes Barbara Bell Fashions sewing patterns for a gathered bodice dress with V neckline and full skirt. It touts versatility for travel and day wear, noting sizes 34 to 48 and fabric yardage for various sleeve lengths. Includes step by step guide and price details for patterns and pattern books.

Marroiy Flatie Amaryl Barbara Hel Patigrn Lidy Jong Mla Elite Prien Gerad

Two Men Injured When Truck Caps Near Helmville

Joy Burke and Thomas Atant, both of Helmville, were injured Friday afternoon when a truck overturned about one mile from Helmville on the road from Drummond. Both men were taken to St. Patrick's Hospital with fractures. Burke in his left arm and a collar bone. The driver and two children escaped unharmed. Both men work for the state water conservation board and were initially treated in Drummond before being moved to Missoula by night.

Burke Drummond Missquia

Millions of Pounds Grasshopper Bait Used in Richland

Sidney reports that by June 20, 11.5 million pounds of grasshopper bait were distributed from five mining points in Richland county with 7,469,600 pounds from Sydney, 2,532,500 from Lambert, and remaining from Savage station. By June 21, 279 carloads of bait and supplies, including 203 carloads of sardines and arsenic, had arrived. About 80 federal liberators are operating on div land, and two airplanes have flown over the coastal area this week.

Sidney Ainilong Richland County Thacy Sdney Lambert Savage Atalion

Cattle Drives Toward Elkhorn Reserve Underway

About 100 head of cattle owned by Grayshopper valley herders were driven to summer pasture on the Elkhorn reserve this past week. Panna and Paddock will follow with 1,000 head. United States Department of Agriculture photographers tracked the drive with Director McDonald and Cameraman McCarthy from Washington, D. C., and K. D. Swen from Missoula, aided by Mrs. Swan, capturing images en route.

Voldvis Grayshopper Valley Urapulation Harrison Marchessiau Nelson Elkhorn Vailey Anger

Fireman Ken Sigley Carves Fine Rifles in Lewistown

Lewistown July 26 fireman Ken Sigley, a volunteer, carves detailed inlays and figures into rifle stocks using a relic pocket knife. He works in the city hall locker room and says he always knew how to lay out the work.

Lewistown Holby Ken Siigley

Lewistown Boy Injured by Exploding Firecracker

Lewistown June 2 A boy named Richard Fink a year old was brought to St Joseph's Capital hospital with a serious eye wound from an exploding firecracker. He had inserted a firecracker into his eye and a fragment flew into the eye when the fuse failed to ignite properly. Doctors faced uncertainty about the boy's vision as of late Saturday.

Lewistown Richard Fink Ray St. Joseph'a Roy Aeingly Ror Vlvb Tim Dublin

Ranch Home Destroyed by Fire Near Moore District

Moose June 26 A fire swept the home of Ben Nessan south of Moore Thursday evening about 6 p.m. The family was away. neighbors helped combat the blaze. All belongings on the lower floor were lost. Cause unknown, believed accidental in the attic.

Moose Rouch Ben Nessan Moore

Trackmaster Prevents Wreck Of Fast Mail

Fred Krona of Blackfoot spots a brake shoe placed on the track near Jackfoot while a man named Frank Varney admits placing it. Krona alerts railway agents who, with sheriff deputies, arrest Varney and bring him before Judge Hattersley, who enters a plea of not guilty.

Gut Bank Jug Fred Krona Blackfoot Jackfoot Browning Mag Frank Varney Krona Railway Special Whiteileh Shelby Sheriff's Office Siiness Peterson White Zleharth Varmey

Woman 19 Killed in Crash at Kalispell

A 19 year old woman died from injuries after an automotive crash near Kalispell. J M Arburna of San Francisco died at the hospital from the incident. Several others were injured minor or unhurt as cars left the highway following the slippery pavement, with two vehicles overturned.

Kalispell Rultsnelt J. M. Arburna San Franesecn Wes

Water Carnival Planned in Polson On July 24

Polson residents announce a water carnival on July 24 with John Wimon named commodore. Finance and event planning fall to committee members Inngug Pliny Jorgentan and Bart Fryling who will oversee arrangements and governance.

Polson Polkan- Pr John Wimon Inngug Pliny Jorgentan Bart Fryling Dinance Committee

Trial Expression and Water Sonata Move Announced

The water sonata will be held across the rivers a short distance from Ha Pelsen bridge rather than the same place and year. The change aims to spare attendees from driving about three miles over dusty dirt roads to witness the events.

Ha Pelsen Bridge

Fulkerson Becomes Mayor as Nelson Resigns in Plentywood

June report from Plentywood reveals Mayor Nelson resigning to attend to personal affairs. Alderman Fulkerson is elevated to mayor, bringing 23 years in community life and nine years running a local home business to the role.

Fulkerson Plentywood Nelson Plentysnad G. EB Fullereon Roy G. Nelson John Shiliesy Rhetidan Royaty Pearly

Publisher of Three Forks and Belgrade Papers Weds

Three Forks June 26 announcement of the marriage of Miss Gladys Mason of Butte to S K Williams publisher of the Three Forks Herald and Belgrade Journal will be made Monday evening at a piano recital. Mrs Mason and Mr Williams were married last April 19 at Livingston by the First Baptist church minister. Donald Mannon and Marjory Rivers were attendants. Mrs Williams has conducted musical activities here for three years and earlier in Butte for nine years.

John Proy Red Lodge Seatong Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows North Star Loge Die Gabish Broadwater High Soutay Great Kall George Gabish Ann Titty FN. Weed Manhattan Boxeman P. Santter J. W. Welling Big Legion H. HR. Dickinson George Noms Peckend Vera Sholrhowe Great Falls Lions’ Convention Billings Barbara Three Forks Misa Gladys Mason Butts S K Williama Three Forka Herald Belgrade Journal Mason Aft Walllamas Liv- Ingston Myit Noviood Fist Baptist Luly Ingaton Donald Manon Marjory Mra Walllama Joe Mustcalwdies Butte Foe

Paris Love turns to rival schemes and forced secrecy

In a serialized tale set on a sunny lawn, Roy and Barham plot to win Barbara’s affection while rival Wilfrid Peyton investigates. Barham pressures Roy to gather a susceptive clue about Barbara’s motives as social games unfold amid golf shots and cautious flirtation.

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