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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1941

Page

5

Helena Fireworks Ordinance Stresses Safety Rules

City warns parents to supervise Fourth of July fireworks and keep matches away from children. Officials say sales to under 15 are prohibited and only adults may provide fireworks. Violations in zoned areas will be prosecuted. max and min temperatures for the day are noted, with a call for parental responsibility and safe handling.

Weathen Helena Sune Otto Krieg Elty Commis Sioner of Public Safety Cheyenne Letty Council Denver Boise Boston Calgary Chicago Galveston Kansas City Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Oklahoma City Omaha Portland Salt Lake City San Francisco State Street Seattle Neill Avenue Spokane Willistones Logan Avenues Yester-Dren Krieg Montana sHoreman Kalispell Lewislano Livingston Malta Miles City Miszoula Stanford Cella Lewis and Clark County Coun- Helena J. L. Wil Hanie

Funeral Services for Thomas Dunn at Herrmann Chapel

Funeral services for Thomas Dunn who died at a local hotel Thursday will be held at the Herrmann and company chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. L C Hicks will officiate with burial in Forest Vale cemetery. Pallbearers are John Fincher Georges Mosher A E Cramer Otto Aggens Fred Bienhorn and James Keya.

Thomas Dunn Tocal Herrmann and Company L. C. Hicks Burl Forestvale John Fincher Georges Mosher A. E. Cramer Otto Aggens Fred Bienhorn James Keya

Personal notices list guests at Harvey and Placer hotels

In a busy string of society items, residents from Butte Wisdom Helena Missoula Billings Great Falls Libby Anaconda and more are recorded as guests at the Harvey and Placer yesterday. Separately Sydney reports four of Australia’s strongest earthquakes felt at night with epicenter near Finke central Australia.

Victor S. Olsen Wisdom A. Eglena O. F. Jacobson Marysvilkey Harvey J. L. Laven Billings D. Johnson Great Falls Jerry J. Clifford Anacondas Y W. R. Wade Libby Howard J. Stacey Missoula L. H. Keller Butte Hélena William L. Margo Australis Sydney Australia Sydney Observatory Finke Central Australia

Sunday Showers Strike Helena and Central Montana Downpour

Leaden skies drenched central and north central Montana with rain as Helena recorded 2.69 inches for the date and Havre led with 0.99 inches in 12 hours. Weather officials noted the storm’s broad reach across the state with scattered showers, mild temps, and agricultural impact including useful moisture for wheat and forage crops.

Helena Montana Havre Greater Falls Malta Conrad Bozeman Glendive Mey City Missoula Yureau Genee Wal Delena

Methodist Church Announces Its Appointments

Bozeman June 29. Appointments of ministers and deaconesses to Montana conference charges were announced by Bishop W Hammaker. The list includes Glacier Park district and Yellowstone district appointments with superintendents and pastors in Great Falls, Billings, Helena, Butte, Bozeman, and other towns, plus special and deaconess appointments at several Montana institutions.

Bozeman Montana Methodist Church W. ©. Hammaker Denver Glacier Park District Walter C. Wampler Great Falls George §. Sanders Cascade-West Great Falls John W Bartram Corvallis Cecil F. Alstow Boulder Martin B Vande Mark Bozeium Roland Ort‘meyer Fromberg Ernest J. Mills Vownsend James M. Hunter Glyde Park Hugh Herbert Deer Lodge John Anderson Meeke Dillon Joseph Ashworth Drummond F. EB. Dodds East Helena Fred C. Fulford Huntley Harry E Chappell Laurel William Pippy Marisville-Wolf Creek Arthur Sanderson Philipsburg J. Kemp Tunis Sheridan-Twin Bridges Willis C. Thurlow Three Forks Paul M. Adams Deaconess Clinic Great Falla Cecil L. Clifford Conference Board of Education Henry C. Mecklenburg Billings Joseph 3. Pennepacker Polytechnic-Intermountain College Balings United States Veterans’ Hospital Fort Harrison Llude Tieberta Alexander Helena Alica Rastow Margaret 8. Davies Bozernman Deaconess Hospital Ida May Hoag Janette BE Howard First Helen C. Piper Wellies Price Ruth Robb Pearl Smith Angelina M. Wierenga

Playgrounds Celebrate Citizenship Week in Butte

Playgrounds across the WPA supervised sites in Butte observe Citizenship Week from today through Thursday. Roy D. Wood, state WPA education chief, says the aim is to teach boys and girls the obligations and privileges of participating in a community playground program.

Roy DE. Wood W.P.A. Education and Recreation Sch As & Play‘ground Council

Where defense bonds spend money and transfer limits

The government spends defense bond proceeds in the United States to pay and support military forces and defense industries. Bonds are registered to individuals and cannot be sold. they can be cashed after 60 days for the principal plus interest. To purchase, visit the nearest post office or bank or write to the U S Treasurer in Washington DC.

United States Army Navy Marine Corps America Nolte Washington, Dt, C

Contest Entrants Arrive In Helena For Good Drivers Contest

Contestants in the Word Good Drivers league to start in Montana tomorrow will arrive in Helena tonight. Twenty five boys and girls, including five from Helena, will compete with events starting at 1 am. One boy and one girl win a trip to the national finals in Dearborn Michigan. Judges include Hugh Potter Walter Lyons John G Brown and Mrs 4 T Hibbard. Gov. Sam G Ford will award prizes at a Placer hotel banquet tomorrow night with officials attending.

Montana Highway Department Helena Dearborn Mich Hugh Potter Walter Lyons The Highway Patrol John G. Brown T. Hibbard

Selectees May Be Allowed to Return Home After Training During Year

Hyde Park, June 29. The White House announced that selectees would be kept in military training for one year and then allowed to reenter private life. An executive order set 900,000 maximum inductees for the year starting July 1 under the selective service law. Hassett said this indicates men now in service may go home after a year, though he declined further legal interpretation. Washington foresees many of the 750,000 to be registered Tuesday entering the army in months ahead.

Douglas & Cornell Hyde Park N. Y Lou United States William D. Hassett War Department Washington Tisiai of the Nations

New Police Offices Open At Civic Center Move

Llclenn's police force relocates to new offices in the Civic Center upgrading from basement space. A radio room chief’s private office and a dedicated jail area are set up with enhanced communications to the highway patrol and fire department. Net access from Neill Avenue or the fire driveway. Police Judge Paul Keller to have a room downstairs in the old radio area.

Llclenn Crome de Iyaan Artsdio Asell Rade Ryont Esc Firesway Rdio Highway Patrol Neill Avenue Fire Department Paul Keller

War Orders Put Steel Mills On Rush Basis

War orders push steel mills to run at 95 to 100 percent capacity with massive backlogs and likely unfilled orders. Duplication by buyers and shifting rolls complicate production, while a defense project warehouse faced replenishment denial due to lack of a privity certificate. Rehabilitation plans aim to boost pig iron supply, with Steel Inc reporting a 0.5 point gain to 99.14 percent capacity.

Cleveland Somie c Steel Long Isle

Paderewski Dies in New York

Polish pianist and statesman Ignacy Paderewski has died in New York. Born November 6, 1860 in Kavylawka, he rose to fame after formal debut in Vienna and triumphs in Paris and London. He married twice, first to Antonina Korsak of Warsaw, then to Stelena Gorske, Baron von Rosen’s daughter, and faced personal tragedies including a crippled son.

Santa Barar County California Tolich Russian Poland Liszt Hollman Strasbourg Vienna Paris London Paderewski Twies Antonina Korsak Warsaw Mice Stelena Gorske Baron von Rosen United States Sue Hed W. O. Gorska Imreau New York

Mob in Uruguay After Axians Storm In Duraznea

A mob stormed Duraznea streets attacking houses of Axis sympathizers with one killed and several wounded. The incident triggered calls for calm as an artillery regiment, cavalry, and a wildlife association gathered to restore order. An ensuing meeting discussed a benefit dinner and recommendations to the Montana fish and game commission regarding the pheasant season.

Duraznea Uruguay Iter Ole Person Anison Helena Artillery Wild Life Association Cavalry Montana Power al Riegel Julian Ned Cross Montana Fish and Game Commission

Knights of Columbus Picnic Planned at Lions Sunshina Camp

Plans for the annual Knights of Columbus picnic at Lions Sunshine camp on Sunday July 13 are set. Grand Knight Harold Wickman announced committees, races for kids, contests for women and men, horseshoes and tug-of-war, with hot dogs sandwiches and dancing. Public invited. call Baril Jacoby at Bossler's 2100 to volunteer.

Knights of Galumbus Lions Sunshina Harold Wickman Awe Baril Jacoby Bossler's Mr. Rickman Witchon Eddie Dolan Frank Straebs Joe Maierle Murdock Meltac Joe Hagen Fergus Way Carl Yopel Harl Schrapps Frank Sabados Sid Smith Don Chisholm Bal Munzenvider Mr. Robinson Marold Garrity Bob Sullivan Bob McKinnen Jack Graitey Clayton Fraser Jack Muehke Joe Flynn Tony Zugal Norbert Pilghetts Jack Grainey Frank Keim Red Jaggerty Frenchy Lupien Jack Munson Mickey Sado John Milch

Mr Hoover Seeks Peace as World Cries for Action

President Hoover advocates a renewed path to permanent peace urging nations to sit at a new peace table with ample reserves. He warns against ideological wars and stresses that aiding Russia should not override the fight for democracy. He argues America is unprepared for war but must avoid unchecked entanglement while addressing Japan and naval needs.

Hites Hoover Sait Rusia Tad Recore Russia Latvia Lithuania Estonia Finland Stalin Needle America Bralin Sie Anover Germany Atlantica

Naughton Receives Edison Institute Life Saving Award

Helene resident Edward C. Naughton received the Edison Electric Institute life saving medal and certificate for quick action at a Helena valley incident July 39, 1939. While working with C A Farrell on a power line, Naughton disconnected a live transformer and applied artificial respiration, saving Farrell's life. The award, the first Montana recipient, honors his courage and promptness amid early underground distribution origins.

Hdward CG. Naughton Helene Edison Electric Institute Great Falls C. A. Farrell Helena Naughton Montana J. R. Kaiserman Montana Power Company Carn Jordan Montara Power Company Mr Farrell Helena Valley Farrell Kaiserman New York City Thomas A. Edison

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