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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

2

Senators protest import of meat and divorce granted

Senators join in opposing import of South American meats citing empty gestures and disease fears. O Mahoney denounces Argentina offer to ship Tierra del Fuego meat as open doors to fresh beef. Also, Great Falls judge grants Mrs. Della Carlson a divorce after a year without husband communication.

Washington Testern Sen. O'Mahoney Wyo Senate State Department Argentina Wyoming United States Tierra del Fuego Scater Thomas Éaha Sen. Adams Colo Tarra del Fuego England O'Mahoney Welles Argentine State Agriculture Department South America Congress Great Falls H. H. Ewing Della Carlson

Buckingham Funeral Marked Meagher County Farewell

The funeral of William J Buckingham early day freighter and stockman of Meagher county was held in White Sulphur Springs with large crowds from the Townsend area. He died of heart ailment at his daughter's home and is survived by four sons Arthur Joseph Walter and Fred and two daughters Mrs Wilbur Rader and Mrs Henry Straugh. A $500 livestock theft reward was announced by the Meagher County Livestock association to be paid from member assessments. The group outlined its broader work in livestock protection and listed participants in upcoming Rangemen's Roundup on Grasshopper creek.

White Sulphur Springs William J. Buckingham Meagher Henry Straugh Townsend N. C. Croft Episcopal Church of Mr. Buckingham Cornwall England America Corrine Utah Montana Diamond City Buckingham Helena Martha Davey Smith River Canyon Ranch Buckingham Ars Arthur Joseph Walter Frat Wilbur Rader Meagher County Meagher County Livestock Association Grasshopper Creek

Foley Dies In Truck Accident Near Anaconda

Joseph M. Foley, 62, foreman for Butts construction, was killed when a truck driven by Tom Doyle ran over him at the old Anaconda reduction works tailings dump about a mile east of here. The death is reported from Anaconda on June 27.

Anaconda Joseph M. Foley For & Butts Construction Firm Tom Doyle Anaconda Reduction Works Here

French Ship Seized In South Atlantic By British Cruiser

A British cruiser captured the French freighter Indochinois in the south Atlantic and towed her to Freetown West Africa after thwarting a French crew attempt to scuttle the 6600 ton vessel. Also notes a daughter born June 24 to Mr and Mrs Paul Proctor at St John s hospital in Helena and Orrie Olsen returning home for summer vacation after attending the University of Chicago last term.

Mildred Haug Andere Berg Great Falls Elmer Schye Billy Paul Butte James Short Virginia Barrett Big Sandy Missoula Short Grace Mortensen D. D. Cooper New York South Atlantic Freetown West Africa iFrench Weeweaves Paul Proctor St. John's Hospital Helena Orrie Olsen Orrie University of Chicago At Chicago

Rancher Drowned When Tractor Overturned in Creek

Timothy Benedict Curtin, 54, drowned when his tractor overturned in Box Wider creek on the Earl Hyslop farm, 15 miles southwest of here. The accident occurred June 27 near Havre.

Havre Timothy Benedict Curtin Box Wider Creek Earl Hyslop Here

Convention of Luther League Opens in Billings 1500 Attend

About 1500 delegates and visitors gathered in Billings for the International Luther League and choral convention. Dr N M Yivisaker of Minneapolis and Miss Betty Garton of the University of Wisconsin spoke at principal sessions. An afternoon panel on living as a Christian in work featured diverse professionals and leaders from nursing farming law ministry and social service.

Billings International Luther League N. M. Yivisaker Minneapolis National Lutheran Council Betty Garton University of Wisconsin Inga Lokken Marlane Augustine Thief River Falls Minn Marie Ston Bonner Leif Erickson Helena Montana Supreme Court Morris Stoa Parshall N. D Leroy Teslow St. Paul Ida Rorem Mason City Iowa Reldar Dachliz Chia

Highway Association Convention Set for Glendive

The Central Montana Highway Association announces its 18th annual convention will meet in Glendive, marking substantial progress on the Glendive to Great Falls highway. Dr. Harry J. McGregor, president, says about 355 miles of road between the two towns are now piled or graveled, underscoring a major milestone for regional transportation.

Great Palls Glentive Central Montana Highway Association Harry J. McGregor McGregor Glendive Great Falls

Mother of Billy Conn Dies After Illness

Mrs. Margaret McFarland Conn, mother of boxer Billy Conn, died after a long illness at age 1. Friends said her will to live helped Billy during his training for the heavyweight title fight with Joe Louis. Billy had flown home to be with her, but he was away in Ocean City, New Jersey when the news reached him tonight.

Pittsburgh Jane Margaret McFarland Conn Billy Conn Billy Ocean City N. J

College Girl Held For Death of Another Infant

San Diego, California report states Miss Amun Hanssen, 22, a San Diego State College coed, is accused of killing two newborn infants. Exhumation of one body occurred from a lemon grove backyard. Hanssen allegedly strangled the first infant in April 1946 and admitted killing the second after birth, with hearings set for July. She claims Montana origins and prior assault, with connections to Phoenix and Missoula.

San Diego Calif Amun Marie Hanssen San Diego State College Eyeleen K. Bryan Strand Blake Mason Hanssen Montana Mason Lemon Grove Bryan

Poplar Area Receives Much Needed Moisture

Poplar Montana June 27 rain fell in torrents an entirely local storm delivering 1.64 inches in 24 hours ending 6 80 p m local time Dennis Uelger Poplar newspaperman said most moisture fell between 2 and 5 p m there was lightning hail at infrequent intervals some sewers backed up water for several feet but no damage reported to urban property or county wheat fields

Poplar Mont Montana Dennis Uelger Delgar

Butte Man Found Dead in Garage

Funeral services were held for Arthur Nesbitt a 48 year old resident found dead in his automobile in the garage at his home. He apparently succumbed to car exhaust fumes. Nesbitt a Butte native of 30 years wartime veteran and American Legion member. Coroner Don Sheehy said no inquest would be held.

Butte Arthur Nesbitt Nesbitt American Legion Don Sheehy

County Agent to discuss wool crop marketing event

Townsend June 27. County Agent W O Zirtustein calls a 2 PM Saturday meeting in the courthouse to discuss marketing this year’s wool. If interest supports it another session may set up a pool or warehouse cooperative, with details and operator numbers to be determined. A dancing party honored Marl Ridgeway of Deep Creek at the Pavilion. Several townsfolk attended and guests traveled from Townsend and nearby areas.

Townsend W. 0 Zirtustein

Judith Basin County Debt Free By June 30 1922

Judith Basin County will become debt free on June 30 according to Treasurer Ross Wark who cited a total of 360000 in bonds floated earlier. The report notes a traffic accident in 1922 involving Foley a Spanish American war veteran who suffered a broken leg and death toll reaching 72 negotiations aimed at paying the final debts.

Stanford Ross Wark Judith Basin County Montana Foley

State College Man Elected Head of iFarm Economics Body

R R Renno of Montana State college was elected president of the Wester Farm Economics association in Salt Lake City. Other officers include Rex Willard of the federal bureau of economics in Berkeley, California, as vice president and Harold F Hollands of Montana State college as secretary-treasurer. The four day meeting closed with agreement that no standard farm size exists and local economic factors drive variance. Next year’s meeting will be in Berkeley or Palo Alto, California.

Salt Lake City R. R. Renno Montana State College Wester Farm Economics Association Rex Willard Federal Bureau of Economics Berkeley Calli Harold F. Hollands Jsneciers Palo Alto Calif

Marriage License Issuing Stumbles Over Griess Family

In York Nebraska on June 27 a marriage license was issued to Martin J. Griess, 22, and Nether Griess, 23. Judge Edgar Thompson presided as details and witnesses surfaced amid confusions. The Griess family lines are listed with J z Griess Jr., Lydia, Christina, and P J Griess Sr. present through witnesses Telethal Griess and Jacob Griess.

York Neb Christina Griess

Defense Bonds drive to build thrift habit and invest

A guide explains how to set up payroll deductions or bank holds to buy Defense Bonds and Stamps, even 10 cents daily or a dollar on birthdays can yield a $50 bond in a year. It notes bonds are safe under U S government credit and directs purchases at post offices or banks. The piece also reports legislation to lift the Commodity Credit Corporation lending limit to 2.63 billion and extend its charter five years from next Monday.

U. S United States Washington, D. C Washington Commodity Credit Corporation Boise Senate

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