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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
6
A garbled local page reports weather data with precipitation notes and stray figures, plus funeral notices for Fimer A. Dediotler and Helene Mitiress Shop worke rs. It mentions city planning hearings, lane abandonment talks, and longtime Anaconda plant engineer Patrick Dougherty retiring after 40 years.
A Senate discussion argued for raising the domestic price of newly mined silver to spur U.S. production. Miner leaders and industry advocates say a higher price could revive silver, copper, lead, and zinc mining, offsetting rising costs and aiding mills and smelters in difficult market conditions.
A new armored truck was placed in operation yesterday by the Helena branch of the federal reserve. Built on a Chevrolet chassis, it features high tensile steel and bullet proof glass, automatic locks, and ventilators. Guards can command a wide lane with rifle and pistol fire, and the understating vehicle is lighter and easier to handle than typical armored rols.
Harold Joyce Wout No. 1118 Veterans of Foreign Wars plans send off for the state convention in Balings Jung July 1. Commander Jim Weaver announced that Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, Mr. and Mia Ay 1 White, Mr. and Mrs. Julia Tomeheck, RW. Vewns, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Callagnay and G. Norris will leave today, with others departing tomorrow. Eugene Antwerp of Petrol, Mich., national commander, will participate on the final day of the convention.
Births include Mr and Mrs Otin Cragget of Roulfor a son born yesterday at St Peters hospital and Mr and Mrs Arthur Morgan of Roule A a son born yesterday at B41 hospital. A daughter born yesterday at St Johns hospital to Mr and Mrs T B Weed 419 First Avenue. Deaths record Marcela John McKinney 13 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon lard McKinney of Butte Avenue. Services Thursday 10540 o'clock from St Marys church with burial in Resurrection cemetery. A light earth tremor rattled Helena at 451 p m yesterday noted as the 2568th quake since October 12 2548 commemorating a 1935 event.
A family gathering fills Last Chance Gulch with relatives from Oak Park to Bozeman and Glendive. Roland Kaiser travels from New York via American Airlines to join kin, while other Kaisers, Kalants, and Stewins converge for a Sunday dinner. Navy service stories and wartime bonds color the reunion as members plan visits and share memories.
Several applicants seek permits for repairs moves and new structures in town. Tolowine Co proposes building permits for a front extension at 197 State Street, while Fred Rawent seeks to move a Cedar Street house to Villa Street with a 23000 estimate. Anderson Clothing requests a Jubilee front at North Mall for 1800. Crom Street aims a four room frame residence at 650 Hauser Boulevard costing 4009. Shaving parlors on 134 Neri Mum Street plan a new shop and a porch. A sidewalk and lane project from Orange Carpet to West Main Street includes adding a rown and bath with vehicle access at 200 Ida Lavy. KAW Main Street demolition of an old Kanghoule wrecked by earthquakes is proposed. contractor X tans will perform the salvage work.
A notice notes a move from 1 South Main to 4072 Dodge Street with a $25 amount and a separate entry about funds of $460 related to Cramer and a 2008 Columbia Avenue to Dodge Street transfer. The fragment mentions eviction or evert and jubties front.
Mrs Campbell of 412 Meare street returns from a trip to Washington and New York with friends. Robert M Vanpheen earns a Doctor of Medicine at Western University’s medical school and joins the medical reserve corps. Mrs Campbell’s plans follow her husband’s hospital stay in Chicago and his prior studies at Melona high school and Northwestern University.
A spring hail event damaged wheat across central Montana including Judith Basin counties. Farmers report rough hail in Iyegate Chen ter Vida Winnett Roundup and Monarch, with insurance coverage varying. The Judith Basin storm caused notable damage described as a fire attack and affected usda insurance timelines for partial and full coverage after adjustments.
The Montana State Pardons Board approved a commutation for Jarvis Vin Rusnel to five years. They also remitted the remainder of a $400 fine levied on Ted Meyer, who was jailed and fined for a misdemeanor, with payment guidance. The board noted interested parties felt Jarvis had served enough time and that the action followed case details and advisories.
The United States trial of Dr A Metniee and Hutto donttat on tax evasion charges nears conclusion as two more days of court delay approach. The defense opened yesterday with a new witness Guy J Piatt of Bultea and prior witnesses recalled to counter claims about Metniee savings and checking accounts. In Oregon, Walter Rolfurd-announced the withdrawal of Southern Oregon Normal Iron football competition due to insufficient funds.
Beav erhead pol ition B J Metlen dies suddenly after a long career in Montana ranching and politics. He served as a state representative and held leadership in farm groups, with funeral plans pending.
President Roosevelt stated devaluation would risk harming the nation and provoke other countries to seek competitive advantages in foreign trade. He cited likely scrutiny by Wall Street and international bankers and noted a possible shift toward monetary stabilization measures while opposing sweeping concessions.
Sen. F. L. Robinson serves as governor’s representative at a national day event and meeting. Attaches from the government and officials from America and Canada attend the observance at the national level. The American Members Society plans its 9th annual convention with industry leaders and representatives pledging cooperation.
State officials depart Helena for talks in Salt Lake City and a Western Probation Association meeting of eight western states. Attending are Secretary of State Barry Miele. W L Fitzhames, clerk of the consolidated state board. A Retterdahl, deputy secretary to Gov. Roy Ayers. and Mrs. Harriet Attims. Secretary Britchell will attend and Mit Fitzshunene plans to address unemployment among parolees. After Salt Lake, Retterdahl goes to San Francisco for interstate crime conference July 7 to 10 with U S Attorney General Frank Murphy scheduled as speaker.
The article notes Norman Winestine and family members in Waterbury Connecticut, detailing a summons involving his father and relatives. The text mentions Dr. Fredrika Alesander and other family members, with origins in Tathuania and arrival in the United States decades ago.
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