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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
4
A Livingston Pioneer editorial notes the question and answer about retirement in railroading. It cites Conductor W A Blackburn's death in the Livingston Enterprise and a posthumous remark about signals against him and pulling a nurse call cord twice before death. City reflects on lifelong railroading.
Washington confirms the reappointment of Postmaster C. C. Nicholson, whose four years have seen substantial service improvements at the local post office. He regularly works eight hours, maintains cordial, efficient staff, and advocates orderly operations across all departments. The Hatch bill now bars federal employees from political campaigns unless they resign government service.
The Sweet Grass County Commission reports approval of minutes from prior meetings and payment of numerous General Fund, Road Fund, Bridge Fund, Cemetery Fund, Insect Pest Fund, Poor Fund, and WPA related claims. Several disallowed claims are noted, including care for individuals and unauthorized supplies. The session lists named officials, employees, vendors, and the exact payment amounts.
In New York on August 4 government agents guard a federal building as witnesses are examined ahead of a nationwide crime campaign. A special federal jury will convene next Monday to collect data to locate fugitives like Louis Lepke Buchalter. Precautions for secrecy and witness protection are in place as witnesses arrive through a courthouse basement garage.
President Roosevelt plans a 10 000 mile post congressional tour by sea and land. He will leave Washington for Hyde Park and then sail from New York aboard the cruiser Tuscaloosa for a northern fishing voyage. The itinerary includes a stop at the San Francisco fair near October and a dedication at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Crown Princess Juliana gave birth to a second daughter at 1:09 a.m. at Soestdyk palace. Beatrix, now a year old, marks the line of succession as public notice awaited a royal gun salute later in the morning.
Sweet Grass county farmers may insure wheat through the Federal Crop Insurance program. Both operators and landlords can insure their interests, covering 50 or 75 percent of normal production. The plan uses the same premium and yield for all parties, with simplified procedures this year requiring only county office application and premium payment. Advances on conservation payments may cover premiums for those unable to pay.
Washington Aug 4 The Attorney General told federal district attorneys they cannot hold their posts if they run for political offices under the Hatch law. He cited two U S attorneys and one assistant and informed all district attorneys nationwide. Uhl of Pittsburgh and Assistant Ray face resigning to run for a judgeship in a noted case. Several federal workers have already quit government jobs or political posts under the new ban on political activity.
Senator Wheeler of Montana says Congress will revise the farm program next session to levy a processing tax on farm products with the aim of funding benefits. He notes a processing tax would fall on consumers and align farm aid with permanent financing, possibly starting with wheat and extended to other crops. Wheeler also discusses domestic consumption payments and surplus handling.
T H Gurney from Yakima Washington plans to stay in Montana as he prefers the state. Livingston Park Employment Office offers rapid help for dairy farm ranch and industrial workers. Big Timber market items list prices for Timothy alfalfa blue stem flax wheat oats butter eggs flour and more. Livingston beat Big Timber nine to two last Sunday in Livingston. S I Hopkins of Melville visited by motorcycle. Floyd Bailey left for Billings but wrecked his auto east of Laurel after a bridge removal and dense weeds hid the ditch.
From Pioneer fi Louie N. Claiborn returns from training camp in San Francisco. Alva L. Lamb becomes cashier at Commercial Bank & Trust Co. Yellowstone National Park reports 1 659 registrations at four entrances, many in their own autos. Peter Nelson Decker dies at home near McLeod at 53 years nine months. wife and three children survive. burial in the city. E L Kepler and C L Olmstead take Yellowstone Trail garage. Solberg Coit Shipton McDonnell return from Camp Lewis. Dr George T Baskett returns to St Peter Minn. John Tomasek dies at 81 of heart failure. Austrian-born resident for 17 years.
The piece portrays Wheeler as a powerful influencer in Republican circles, opposing President Roosevelt on key issues and maintaining cordial ties with Garner and Farley. Martin is highlighted for reshaping House operations and rising as a potential dark horse candidate with broad support among Republicans.
Lost Reo hub cap finder asked to leave at Pioneer office. For sale twenty to twenty five Holstein milk cows all fresh in Wilsall Montana listed by Harry Palmer. For sale nice six room modern house garage close in priced for quick sale see before you buy or build small down payment easy terms respond to Own er Box 188 Big Timber. For sale or rent house with four rooms and bath also piano for sale write Chas L Bryan 422 4th St Bismarck North Dakota. Wanted rent five sections grazing land for sheep commencing October first 1939 well watered for stock John M Hiner Box 163 Reed Point Montana. Back on the old run ready to thresh whenever you are J L Faw Reed Point.
We thank friends for help after the death of our father Hans W. Hansen and for the support shown during this time.
Notice is given by EB. O. Overland administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Ferdinand Schulz deceased to creditors and all who have claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the administrator at his courthouse Big Timber Montana. Dated August 5 1939. E O Overland attorney for administrator. Pub Aug 10 17 24 31 1939.
The executrix Mary Viola Long of the George B. Long estate issues a creditor notice for Montana Sweet Grass County. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication to the executrix at Citizens Bank & Trust Co and attorneys in Billings. Publication dates Aug 10 17 24 31 and Sept 7 1939. Also a small irrigated ranch for sale or rent with contact details.
Washington August 4 The House approved an eight million dollar census of homes and home equipment despite Representative Jessie Sumner warning that women will hate men entering houses and peeking into cupboards. The bill goes to the Senate for amendments and would accompany the regular decennial census next year.
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