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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

12

Stolen Car Found and Local Notices Update

Police recovered a 1940 Chevrolet stolen from Dan Thorson at 1:00 a.m. near the state chopa, as officers investigate the theft. Other items include permits granted for construction at 11 Hel non avenue, a dental ad, study group picnic plans, and a pawned county high school bond purchase. Local weather figures note precipitation and temperatures across cities, with ongoing community notices and Legion meeting details.

Dan Thorson Alolen Charles Sheridan Lettie Sheridan Tia

Camp Retained At Morrison Cavern All Summer

Wheeler telegraphed Montenapa Inc manager Ferguson that the Morrison cave state park camp will be kept until October 1 for further development. The action follows assurances from park service officials. Ferguson says the extension supports a broader plan for park development and proposed improvements.

C.G. G Morrison Cavern Fen Wheeler Willam G. Ferguron Montenapa, Inc Morrison Cave State Park C.c.c Park Service Hve Bean Morrison Cavetain Park Stance Ontanana, Inc Ferguson State Park Commission

Seattle Pastor Addresses Rotary on Interracial Harmony

The Rev. James Aratt Kenna, pastor of a Seattle church, spoke to the Rotary Club on Americans’ duty to foster interracial harmony and keep the nation the land of the free. He shared anecdotes about his experiences with Black Americans in the South and praised the race's musical and literacy contributions to the American scene. Guests included Russ Foster, Jay Brauer, Al Inboson, Jim Jorganssa, GC A Wilson, and several other pastors.

James Aratt Kenna Iba Univaralty Torple Heya Gueets Russ Foster Mankato Minn Jay Brauer Portland al Inboson Great Falla Jim Jorganssa Kailspells Hey A. Wilson Liclon Emi Wendland Whitehall Harry Chappall Laurel Trawenck Lewistown

Northern Pacific official notes good crop conditions

H. H. Mleworta, assistant general freight and passenger agent for the Northern Pacific railway, reports crops in the railway territory remain good after last week's rains. He says there was no serious damage from the hot mud and expects the next two weeks to carry the crop through in solid shape before he leaves for visits to Missoula and the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys.

H. H. Mleworta Northern Pacific Railway Yante Western Montana Northern Pacific Territory Eainworth Emeworth

Fireworks ban announced in northern Rocky Mountain forests

Mixwoule June 26 Regional forester B W Kelley announced fireworks banned in all forests of the northern Rocky Mountain region. The closure was effective immediately due to danger from the trea ing ira.

Mixwoule B. W. Kelley Freworke Foresta Rocky Mountain Katey Cald Becaueh

Montana highway patrol calls for safe Fourth of July travel

Montana highway patrol chief Lou C. Roedecker urged drivers to cooperate for a safe Fourth of July. He noted last year no highway deaths in Montana and promised intensified patrols. He warned speed is a major factor and urged adherence to traffic safety regulations to ensure a deathless holiday on Montana roads.

Lou C. Roedecker Montana Highway Patrol Montana Betwern Boedecker Montans Moniana Tosa Nfo Pb Premmure Spata Boedacker Montana Montena Bow Secker

Employees Honored At Large Picnic

Nig Kirschmeier and Martin Biuviel were honored at a bakery picnic on the Draadwates grounds by J. B. O’Connall, Eddy Bakeries president. Over 160 bakery employees attended as Kirschmeier and Bumel, long with the firm, plan to pursue other employment. Eddy Wren led entertainment with baseball and group singing.

Nig Kirschmeier Martin Biuviel Draadwates O'Connall Eddy Fakeries Kizeehmeier Bumel Eddy Wren

Marble tournament to crown local boyhood champs

An enthusiastic drive announces an amateur marble and top spinning contest for adults over 18 in an old town. Promoters report wide field, no entry fee, and potential entrants ranging from Ray Church to Matt Hall Four, with plans to invite Helena baseball players. Additional entries to follow as interest grows.

Marlow

Legion Regatta Plans Advance at Lewis and Clark

Officials of Lewis and Clark reported the No. 2 American Legion paid yesterday for the regatta. Hauser loxe July 20 and 21 nearly complete with five bust races planned. The Northwest major event includes hydroplane classes, runabouts, and service hydroplanes plus log rolling, water skiing, surf boat riding, and a bathing beauty contest. A public announcement system will keep spectators informed.

Lewis and Clark Pass American Legion Yeaterday Northwest Montana Fort Peck BC Hydroplano Nervica Rusabonts

Former Helena man J Harper dies in Missoula vigil

J Harper, a former Helena resident, died yesterday during a vigil in Missoula at 82. He had lived in Bell for years and funeral services will be held there. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Cihl Johnson Associated Presa Mr. Johnson Thorson J. Marner Helene Missoula Bell Mr. Harper Helene Aerle Order of Vinglén

Campaigner Adair Loses Luggage After Bozeman Trip

A congressional candidate Mr. Adair, traveling to Bozeman and Belgrade, faced a day of delays recovering luggage. A thunderstorm hit a house nearby while he rested, and upon returning to Helena someone stole his suitcase containing a new suit, crushing his straw hat with the theft.

Bleut Cay Adair Demon Eracy Congress Dinty Lacd Tuckanys Mr. Adair Bozeman Turaday Apent Mont Helene Bozeman Hia Jett Tina Bozeman Beck Belgrade Helena

Lincoln rodeo plans for Fourth of July celebration

Lincoln residents announce a July 4 rodeo with dancing and entertainment. The event will start at 2 PM Thursday July 4 and will feature nearby fishing spots and activity in the Lewis and Glatk county area.

Lincoln Ronda Lewis and Glatk County

Big Dry dam repair bids open July 12

Garfield water project bids opened July 14 for the Big Dry dam repair and auxiliary powerhouse route. Gov Roy B Ayers, water conservation board chair, announced the plan to rebuild the damaged dam from February 1923 and add a new access way. The dam provides supplemental irrigation for about 2 000 acres and power demand has surpassed expectations with local year income projected over 4.6 million.

Big Dry Garfield Roy B. Ayers

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