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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

2

Chest Organization To Be Considered At Meeting Monday

Helena will consider forming a permanent Community Chest at a Monday night meeting in the Placer hotel. M. B. Anderson announced after a meeting of the temporary steering committee. Civic groups are invited to send two representatives, with room for any interested citizens to attend.

Helena Placer M. B. Anderson M. E. Anderson Milo Dean Robert DE. Towle Hazel Bower P. W. Singer Adjutant Ad. G. Baringer

Defense Bond Quiz Highlights Why Buy Defense Bonds

The quiz explains buying Defense Bonds to support America and deter foreign threats. If funds are short, Defense Postal Stamps offer a path, purchasable at post offices, banks, or druggists at 10 cents or more, with stamps exchangeable for bonds and guidance to contact the Treasurer of the United States in Washington DC.

America United States Washington, DC

Navigation Topic At Water Trial Probes Missouri River Navigability

In federal court the Montana Power Company suit against the Broadwater Missouri Water Users Association and the state water conservation board tests navigability of the Missouri River. Six Townsend area residents, aged 73 to 89, testified about a 1837 steamboat on the river, with defense offering proof and exhibits of steamboat licenses and inspectors certificates.

Missouri Montana Montana Power Company Broadwater- Missouri Water Users’ Association State Water Conservation Board Broadwater County Townsend Plaintife Joseph G. Hilger N. D. Huger Helena Great Falls

Draft Registration Points Listed Worry of

Draft registration points are listed amid concerns over participation and eligibility. Officials note procedures, deadlines, and required documents for volunteers and voters. Community leaders urge residents to verify registration status and prepare for upcoming municipal eligibility reviews.

False Teeth Registration Ad Invites Volunteers

Loose false teeth and wobbling plates prompt Lewis and Clark County men to register for draft age. The notice urges men 21 by July 1 to register at Augusta Lincoln or Wolf Creek post offices with local coordinators John A. Mann Elsie Didrickson and John Merz. Registration runs 7 AM to 9 PM on July 1 at county HQ Penwell block Helens vicinity Posters promote FASTHETH powder for comfort.

Lewis Clark County Augusta Lincoln Wolf Creek John A. Mann Elsie Didrickson John Merz Helens Penwell Sixth Avenue

Sam Bennett Found Dead in Gulch

Sam Bennett 66, former Lewis and Clark county coroner, was found dead yesterday afternoon near the head of Drg gulch by Sheriff Brian D. OConnell and a searching party. A gun was found near the body and, if no further evidence appears, no inquest will be conducted. Bennett, born 1872 in Galen NL, served as county coroner 1907 to 1911 and long with Opr and Herrmann mortuary. survived by three brothers, three nieces, two nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Sam Bennett Lewis and Clark County Drg Gulch Brian D. O’connell O'Connell W. F. Cashmore Mr. Bennett Slate Street Opr Herrmann Mortuary Galen Helena Bennett Order For Eagles John Bennett Opp and Conrad

State Board Meet Sets Special Session for Reciprocity

The state board of examiners for nurses will hold a special meeting here today, secretary Miss Edith L. Brown said yesterday. Reciprocity matters and related business are on the agenda. Members include Sister Mary Gerard of Lewistown Sister Mary Linus of Butte Anna T. Beck of Helena Gertrude Buckles of Billings and Anna Pearl Sherbeck of Great Falls.

State Board of Examiners For Edith L. Brown Mary Gerard Lewistown Mary Linus Butte Anna T. Beckwith Helena Gertrude Buckles Billings Anna Pearl Sherbeck Great Falls

Infant Mary Alice Strong Dies at St John’s Hospital

Mary Alice Strong infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Strong of 135 South Howie died yesterday at St John’s hospital. She was one of twins born Wednesday. Grandparents will have graveside services at Forestvale cemetery at 8 this morning. Body is at Herrmannp and Company funeral home.

Mary Alice Strong William Strong South Howie St. John’s Hospital Mary Alice Strong Gray Forestvale Herrmenp. and Company Funeral

N Y A Office Building Dedicated in Helena Ceremony

The N Y A office building in Helena was formally dedicated with state and local officials presiding. J B Love, retiring state director, noted future N Y A vocational training plans while L W Fahrner praised the aeronautics school. Mayor Jack Haytin and others highlighted the project as a city asset and a model for Northwest youth employment efforts.

J. B. Love N.y.a Nathanial Youth Adminialia N-Ya Wayne Templeton Helen City of Helena Matt Helena Yetary Chamber of Com Jack Haytin Merce Brean Pierre Helena Ap MacMillan Butte Love Ralph Montana L. W. Fahrner Helena Aeronautics School

State Will Sponsor Sewing Projects On Condition Basis

The Montana board of public welfare said it will sponsor statewide sewing room projects next fiscal year on two main conditions. State cash contributions shall not exceed $60,000 while counties must cover all necessary cash contributions. Minor conditions noted. sponsorship funds focus on grant-in-aid to counties from a $150,000 appropriation.

Montana Board of Public Welfare M. Brandford Montana ‘County Commissioners’ Association

U S O Workers Plan Morning Meeting at Chamber

United Service Organizations committee members and workers will meet at 10 o clock this morning at the Chamber of Commerce offices to review collection reports. Arthur Nelson, general chairman, said efforts will push to finish the campaign within a few days.

United Service Organizations Chamber of Commerce Arthur Nelson

Nifty Tailor Palm Beach Suite Offers Classic Fit

A humorous customer, weighing 250 pounds, praises a tailor for making his best suit 12 years ago and now another fine fitting garment. The memo notes a Palm Beach shop, price at $17.75, and a quirkyArrival line ending.

Bids Open Today for Nurses Building at State Sanitarium

State board of examiners opens bids this morning for a proposed 35000 nurses home at the Galen state sanitarium. Two story brick cement construction with asbestos roofing will house about 25 people and include 2500 for furnishings. Also opened bids on comprehensive insurance coverage for state cars and highway patrol vehicles. The note mentions a porpoise as a mammal.

State Board of Examiners Galen

New Buildings Planned at Warm Springs Hospital

Montana officials announced immediate preparations for five new buildings at the Warm Springs state mental hospital after the Montana Supreme Court denied Edward Nordquist of Anaconda's restraining order. The $500,000 bond issue, approved by the 1941 legislature, will fund male and female dormitories for patients and staff, plus laundry and kitchen facilities, with repairs to other structures.

Warm Springs Yeterday Montana Supreme Court Edward T. Noraquist Anaconda Nordquist Legislative Assembly Albert H. Angstman Sam

Montana Markets Move 317 Carloads of Produce in May

State horticulturist George L. Knight reports May totals show Montana markets imported and sold 317 carloads of fruits and vegetables valued at 29.154 million dollars. State stores sold 41 carloads of Montana produce valued at 26 thousand 167 dollars and 50 cents in the same month.

Montana George L. Knight

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