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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1941
Page
4
Pioneer files warn that the war will be prolonged beyond quick resolution and require sacrifices from all classes. Citizens urged to set aside politics, support victory, endure higher taxes, and rally for a free America despite grim forecasts and watchful waiting.
Court in Sweet Grass County Montana orders all interested parties to appear on January 7, 1942 to show cause why the administrator's petition to sell 200 acres of Eliza Dunn estate should not be granted. Publication to run in Big Timber Pioneer for two weeks. Dated December 2, 1941. Clerk Dick Armstrong and Attorney M L Parcells. Pub dates December 11 18 1941.
Holiday services and events listed for the Big Timber Lutheran Parish and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Axel Anderson leads Lutheran activities with Norwegian divines and a Christmas program. St. Joseph's hosts talks by Fr. Schuh and a midnight mass on Christmas Eve. First Congregational shares a Christmas program, tree and choir events with Rev. J. F. Howlett.
The Evangelical Church led by Pastor J H Oehlerking announces Sunday December 21 1941 with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and an 11 00 a m sermon titled A Christmas message. A Christmas program is planned for the evening and mid week prayer meeting is Thursday evening.
The first half of the Northern Pacific Railway Montana tax for 1941 totaling 1 556 759 was paid to counties on November 29. Sweet Grass county's share is 31 432 with distribution across state funds, public schools, county general and bonds, roads, and cities. The tax bases on full value assessments of 65 409 029 for the railroad and Northwestern Improvement Company.
Church of God announces a Christmas program by the Sunday School children. The event with Rev. Ray Hill as minister will be held Monday evening December 22 at 8 o'clock.
Tokyo reports a major quake in southern Formosa injuring 354 people or more and killing some, with over 2000 homes damaged. Rail communication between cities was disrupted and water mains were broken in many areas.
Northern Pacific tax receipts allocate about half to education with public schools receiving 707 450 dollars and the state university 87 664 dollars. County road and bridge funds total 120 485 dollars. Poor relief old age pensions and related benefits take 165 459 dollars. The levy includes a government payment by Northern Pacific of about 481 500 dollars for old age retirement and unemployment insurance for Montana employees.
The annual meeting of State Farms Co. will be at Citizens Banks and Trust Co. Big Timber Montana in Sweet Grass county on Tuesday January 13 1942 at 7 pm to elect directors and handle other business Alva L Lamb Sec Treas Pub Dec 11 18 25 1941 Jan 1 1942.
President Roosevelt radioed a speech on the 150th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. He warned of attempts to erase liberty and restore absolutist rule, stressing Americans will defend freedom of press speech and worship and resist tyranny. He urged continued manhood to preserve liberty for future generations.
Montana's bureau of vital statistics logged a record 2,124 birth certificate requests last week. Deputy registrar L. L. Benepe said applications rose due to America's entry into the war and the need for defense work certificates, far surpassing the previous 1,806 mark. The six month weekly average stood around 1,500.
Annual meeting of stockholders of Citizens Bank 4 Trust Co in Big Timber Montana will be held at the bank office on Tuesday January 13 1942 at 7 p m to elect directors and transact other business as may come before the meeting Alva L Irvity cashier Pub Dec 11 18 25 1
Notice is given of the annual meeting of stockholders of Citizens' State Bank to be held at the Citizens Bank & Trust Co office in Big Timber Montana on Tuesday January 13 1942 at 7 o clock p m. Directors will be elected and other business may be transacted. E L Frang Secretary Dec 11 18 25 1941.
Notice states the Commercial Bank and Trust Company will be held at the Citizens Bank and Trust Co office in Montana on Tuesday January 13 for a meeting with Alva L Lamb serving as secretary.
Tur k Greenough once world champion bronc rider was granted freedom to marry Sally Rand. He announced a tentative January 6 ceremony in Glendora California. Greenough had just obtained a divorce from Helen Stuart Greenough on grounds of mental cruelty and desertion.
Community events include the annual fire department ball on New Year Eve, Modern Woodmen masquerade, and the new hall at O'Brien to be opened. Local figures like County Clerk Hickman report a new Hupmobile 32 horsepower. A major fire at A. W. Miles Co. blindsides Livingston with $130,000 loss.
Pioneer couple welcomes an 11 pound boy as Masonic lodge elects officers A. W. Strickland W M C F Altman S W J H Trower J W Kirkwood treasurer and J E Cameron secretary Andrew Billman dies at 85 after 60 years in Montana. Various notes report letters from Kelso Wash turkeys sent to Hubbel and death of Walter Crest in Minneapolis. Sheriff’s sale yields 25 cent slot machine and $2.37 profit.
The Otter Creek school board invites sealed bids by December 20 to move a 16 by 18 foot school house from Mendenhall Creek to Alex Watson ranch. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. S. N. Lavold, Clerk.
Auction notice lists Columbia and Black Faced yearling bucks for sale plus 1500 yearling ewes and 1200 two year old ewes. Market price indicated. Event linked to Cremer Rodeo. Auctioneer details not provided.
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