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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

7

City Briefs and Court Action Highlight Helena Roundup

Juative White reports a suspended 30 day jail sentence tied to a defendant with notes of a retriga vator for sale at St Pauls M B parsonage and a weather summary from Helena with record highs. The Coburn Free Methodist revival draws the largest crowd yet as Dr Nathan Cohen Beskin discusses marriage customs and end times. Guardian petition seeks appointment for John J Treacy minor with a hearing set July 9. Awning services advertise updated patterns from Helena Saddlery Co.

White St. Paul's M. BE. Parsonage Coburn Free Methodist Church Nathan Cohen Beskin Guantian John J. Treacy Fred W. Treacy Chicago Isa L. Treacy California Georges Woadbury

Disturbance and drunkenness cited in police court

Tesky Teske was fined ten dollars after pleading guilty to disturbance and drunkenness in police court yesterday morning. The report also notes multiple court actions including a guilty verdict for Jack Shea on an attempted larceny charge and a 9 day county jail sentence, plus other civil and criminal proceedings from the same day.

Tesky Paul Teske

Night Blooming Cereus Draws Helena Visitors

Helena flower lovers visited the State Nursery and Seed Company greenhouses to view the night blooming cereus. The famed plant opens only at night with 26 buds remaining to bloom. eight blossoms were open last night before daylight.

Helena State Nursery and Seed Company

Executive Committee of MAA to Meet Today

The executive committee of the Montana Automobile Association will meet in a regular luncheon session at noon today to transact routine business. Members listed include chairman A. Q. Beil of Missoula, A. J. Breitenstein of Great Falls, George Y. Patton of Bateman, and Carl Anderson of Helena.

Montana Automobile Association A. QO. Beil Missoula A. J. Breitenstein Great Falls George Y. Patton Bateman Carl Anderson Helena

Personal notices from Helena Placer and Harvey hotels

A stream of names visit or stay at Helena hotels including Alex Leggat of Butte and Jown Wheeler of Billings as Melena, John Mountjoy of Boulder, Mr. and Mrs N. EL Milne of Buuz, T. S. Nelson of Fort Peek, Harry Carpenter of Billings, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Ellingson of Chinook, L. D. Lynch from Butte, George Wilson and John Smith among Missourians, J C OConnor of Butte, Mr. and Mrs. B. Denser of Great Falls, Jane Goodale a Northern Pacific passenger to Butte and Portland, Robert S. Higham to Berbeek, William Carson to Sheridan, J S Pame to Rochester, Treyd A. Hague of Missoula at the Placer, Velma Pomeroy to Kalispell for her mother's illness.

John W. Mountjoy Boulder Placer Tee N. EL Milne Buuz Nelson Fort Peek Harry Carpenter Billings B. F. Ellingson Chinook Harvey, Eoaa George Wilson Shelby John Smith Tha Placer J.C. O'Connor Butte Helena B. Denser Great Falls Harvey

Lions of Helena start sale for Sunshine camp tickets

Members of the Helena Lions Club begin selling "company" tickets in Helena to fund Sunshine camp expenses for one day for one child at the Little Blackfoot site. Tickets cost 75 cents. two tickets admit to the Lions dance on July 4. Proceeds go to aid undernourished children. plans include sending 40 girls in late July and 40 boys in early August to the camp, recently repainted and praised as a premier health resort in Montana for youngsters. Dr W J Butler named U S representative to the 18th International Veterinary Congress in Zurich, leaving Helena July 14 on the Manhattan after Massachusetts event. he will present on Fowl Leukosis.

Helena Clab Turn Robinson Sunshine Camp Little Blackfoot Migntana Matt Stott Chamber of Commerce Martin Trenne Montana Motor Trades Association Montana Legislative Assembly Montane Trenne Businese W. J. Butler Atate Zurich Switzerland Butler New York Manhattan American Veterinarians' Association John BR. Mohler U. S Bureau of Animal Industry Henry Wallace Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Butler Cardell Hull Mohler Evrons USA Uncle Sam

Glacier Park Travel Shows Big Increase This Year

Montana travel promoter Montanans Inc reports Glacier Park visitation up nearly twofold over the first half of 1937. Manager William G Ferguson says 1938 registrations likely to rise, with June 18 figures showing a strong gain and most visitors listed as first entries. Promoters cite national advertising and travel bureau outreach for growing interest.

Montanans, Inc Glacier National Park William G. Ferguson Montanans Glacier Park Montanane, Inc

Montana Delegates Return From Parole Conference

Montana delegates to the Western Parole and Probation Association conference in Seattle last week resumed duties. Warden Theodore Bergstrom clerk W L Fitzsimmons and assistant secretary to the governor Reuterdahl attended. They conferred with the national probation group and visited facilities at McNeil Island and Washington State Prison in Walla Walla.

Montana Western Parole and Probation Association Seattle Theodore Bergstrom Emory Reuterbahl W. L. Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Reuterdahl

Montana Playing Cards Advertise Montana

Montana Inc has contracted with Brown and Bigelow to market Yellowstone and Glacier park scenes on two deck cards sold to retailers. W G Ferguson says the cards will boost Montana publicity as souvenirs or gifts among Montanans and friends out of state. Relief machinery was set to distribute general food orders to Cleveland’s 48 000 deathiture residents.

Montanane, Inc Brown and Bigelow St. Paul Yellowstone Glacier Parka W. G. Ferguson Ferguson Calador Thea Montana Iola Cleveland

Three year school bus contracts ruled valid

In a decision by Lewis and Clark county attorney Harold Anderson and Attorney General H. J. Freebouen, district school boards may enter three year contracts for pupil bus transportation. They noted the board remains a continuing body despite member changes and that such obligations endure beyond current members. A three year term is usually reasonable under ordinary conditions depending on facts.

Harold K. Anderson Lewis and Clark County Atttorney H. J. Freebouen Anderson

Upward Reactions Mark Wool Market Rise

John Blackwood of Chinook Montana representing the National Wool Marketing Corporation said the wool market has begun an upward trend sooner than expected, with stronger demand in foreign markets including Japan. He noted prices up to two cents per pound in grease and predicted values could reach production costs, urging consignments to the National Wool Marketing Corporation to secure guaranteed loans and profit from any rise.

John Blackwood Chinook Montana National Wool Marketing Corporation of Boston Boston Japan Blackwood National Wool Marketing Corporation

Brandjord to Attend Seattle Conference

J. M. Brandford, state administrator of the public welfare system, left yesterday for Seattle to attend the national conference on social work opening Sunday and running to July 2. Representatives of social work groups from across the nation will be present. Brandford will lead a discussion on unemployment and will deliver a radio address before returning Friday.

J. M. Brandford Seattle Brandford

State receives 82 582 for highway projects county funds

Federal checks totaling 82 582 were received by State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon to reimburse the state for completed highway construction projects. Funds were divided among Dawson 1 600 Bir Horn 23 748 and 1 169 Sweet Grass 1 465 Garfield 16 014 Roosevelt 7 192 Madison 4 849 Galistin 27 748.

Treaster Ray N. Shannon Dawson Bir Horn Sweet Grass Garfield Roosevelt Madison Galistin

Deer Poacher Caught After Illegal Hunt

Cinch E. A. Peterson of Libby used an artificial lure and a cozy blind to shoot a deer out of season. Deputy Game Warden William Dorring halted him at the scene. Peterson pleaded guilty in justice court and was fined $60 and sentenced to 25 days in jail.

Paterson Peterson William Dorring Lin Dorring Fish and Game Commissioners Petersen

State Capital Band Opens First Of 12 Concerts Tonight

The State Capital Band of Helens opens a 12 concert series under Dr. F Ecklund at Hill Park tonight at 8. The 28-piece group rehearsed for the performance and aims to attract many city music lovers. Program includes The Souea ere Overture Jupiter's Carntin The Merry Widow Grand Selection and selections from these Folks Mazie Brooks Swedish Guard and others.

Helens F. Ecklund Hill Park Jupiter's Tezarkan Sulte Mazie Brooks Botma Lovander South Thunderers Gtr Spaneted Eing Boiisa

Tularemia Death Listed in Montana

A tularemia death in Stillwater County, Montana, is reported by L L Banepa of the state health board. The May toll shows 438 deaths and 795 births for the state, with communicable diseases causing 43 deaths. auto accidents killed nine.

Montana L. L. Banepa State Board of Health Benepe Stillwater Blaine Dawson Hill Rayalli Sheridan Silver Bow Yellowstone Wyo Sul Em Rante

Former Helena Man John M. King Dies in Hollywood

John M. King 90, a former Helena resident and Yellowstone County sheriff, died Monday in Hollywood California. He was linked to livestock and land ventures with Gus Barth of Billings and owned a Livingston boat operation. Survived by widow and granddaughter, funeral planned in Hollywood.

Helena Yellowstine John M. King Hollywood Calif Charles R Garlow King Wontina Yellowstone County Gus Barth Billings 3Ight Plank Livingston Mr. King Tollywood Adiiting Carlow Mr King John Willa Riddell Tellywood

Helena to be launched in August

Helena a new vessel named for Helena will be launched in August at the New York Navy Yard. Secretary Matt Starr of the Chamber of Commerce received confirmation from Captain A. M. Penn of the U S Navy. Penn asked for materials on the city to accompany the ceremony. In France five French army airmen died when their plane crashed near Reims.

Helena Government Navy New York City Secrriery Matt Staff Chamber of Commerc A. M. Penn U. S Navy Penn Starr France Reims

Wheeler Gets Thanks From Labor For Unemployment Bill

Letter from J G Larson secretary treasurer Railway Labor Executives Association to Senator Burton K Wheeler praises his extraordinary efforts in passing the unemployment insurance bill and his support for railroad workers. Local Montana friends expect Wheeler home in July after adjournment. England employs 1 250 000 in auto manufacturing with 342 499 units produced in 1935.

Con- Breas Burton K. Wheeler J. G. Larson Railway Labor Executives’ Association Wheeler Congress Helena Montana Tursen Iabor Ateresta Toa Friends of the Orly England

Medals Awarded to YMCA Camp Rifle Teams on Blackfoot

Twenty seven boys earned medals in rifle shooting at YMCA camps on the Little Blackfoot River. Affidavits of qualifying scores will go to the Junior Rifle Association in Washington. Notable qualifiers include Bobbie Young 237, Bob Ring 276, Paul Radders 340, Hd Martinson 267 273 319, Roddy McDonald 228, Charles Little 319 217, Kenneth Larvon 239, David Johnson 226, Kay Guthrie 222 270 328, Homer Fulton 267, Robert Gregory 217, Charles Bradham 226, Bil Brass 363 407, Joe Buley 271 278 344, Tom Mahan 424, Prescott Towle 420 427 419.

Y.M.C.A Little Blackfoot B. W. Edworthy Junior Rifle Association Washington D. C Bobbie Young Bob Ring

Rotary club reports at Placer Hotel meeting

Reports of standing committees will be heard at the Rotary Club meeting today at the Placer Hotel at 12 16 o clock. President B W Edworthy announced yesterday. Alex Cunningham will direct the program and committee chairs will give five minute reports: William A Brown vocational service Neill MacLean community service Hugh R Adair international service Geel V Wilton boys work Thomas J Mills Jr attendance Alex Cunningham club service and President Edworthy. A special musical program will be presented under the direction of Oliver Johnson.

Rotary Club Tha Placer Hotel B. W. Edworthy Alex Cunningham William A. Brown Neill MacLean Hugh R. Adair Geel V. Wilton Thomas J. Mils, Jr

Governor Ayers to Head All Montana Fourth Celebration

Governor Roy Ayers will deliver the main address at the All Montana Day celebration in Lewistown on July 4. The program includes five minute talks from prominent Montanans representing publishers agriculture industry labor and mining. The event begins at 1 15 p m at the Lewistown fairgrounds and aims to surpass last year’s Bozeman gathering in size and impact.

A. T. Peterson Billings Clarence Blewett Butts Montana Labor News John Driscoll Butte Thea Montana Federation of Labor Lewistown Lewistown Fairgrounds Montanans, Inc Bozeman Montana

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