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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

7

Holiday Dessert Recipes For Christmas and New Year

Holiday dessert recipes from a November contest offer kitchen tested ideas for Christmas and New Year entertaining. Recipes include meringue lemon custard layers and a steamed cherry pudding with whipped cream and fruit mix, contributed by Mrs A R Langdon and Mrs Frank Colgan of Montana and Great Falls.

Kathryn G. Wynn Frank Colgan Poplar Mont M. J. MacDonald First Avenue South Great Falls

Local Briefs Highlight Montana News In One Roundup

Jefferson county tax receipts for fall total 115558.67 announced by county treasurer Arthur Tuttle. Sidney boarding field improvements convert track center to winter skating rink. Hardin hosts Montana State Corn and Seed show January 10 11 12 chaired by George W Gustafson. Ennis resident Mrs J B Jeffers celebrated 80th birthday December 2. Mosese reports 85 bison slaughtered at national bison range to prevent overgrazing. 70 for commercial sale. Butte mineral output to exceed 1938 in silver lead zinc copper with gold steady says Carl Trauerman. Great Falls F J Gavin to speak January 11 at chamber banquet about Great Northern railroad contributions. Butte first-half 1939 property tax installments total 593008 in November. total due 1292800. Geyser couple William and [text cut] Skelton celebrate 60th anniversary. Skelton first settler in Judith basin. Mrs Skelton tied to Minnesota pioneer family. Anaconda Dr A R Patton elected AAAS fellow for mineral nutrition research. Anaconda Mount Haggin lambs win multiple awards at Chicago show. Havre civilian pilot training students begin flight instruction under Glen Glazier assisted by Northern Montana College. R E Morrison of Helena oversees CAA pilot training. Anaconda road around Georgetown Lake slated for US Forest Service work late December pending Tec approvals.

Hardin Montana George W. Gustafson Ennis J. B. Jeffers Madison Valley Butte Carl Trauerman Montana Mining Association Great Falls F. J. Gavin Great Northern Railroad Chamber of Commerce Silver Bow County William Skelton Geyser Skelton Judith Basin Peter Mary Vann Minnesota Anaconda Mount Haggin Land & Livestock Co Chicago Mount Haggin Lambs Havre Civil Aeronautics Authority Northern Montana College Glen Glazier Glazier Aeronca R. E. Morrison Helena Georgetown Lake United States Forest Service Deer Lodge Granite Tec

British women expend large sum on Seeriicae Wentmnenis

In an unclear report a sizable amount is attributed to British women spending on a product or service labeled Seeriicae Wentmnenis. Details and context are not fully legible.

Pattern 898 Junior Miss Blouse and Skirt Set

Claire Tilden announces pattern 898 a flared tailored skirt with a trim blouse suited for school or work. The set includes a squared off lapel button closure smart collar and short sleeves with optional feminine edging. sizes 10 to 20 and busts 28 to 38. Pattern 898 requires fabric and is offered by mail order from Fifth Avenue New York. Carl Weber aged 77 a London born pianist who played Windsor Castle for Queen Victoria has died in London.

Claire Tilden Pattern Department Gee Fifth Avenue New York Carl Weber London Windsor Castle Queen Victoria

Christmas candy making for little helpers and gifts

Children help prepare for Christmas with simple tasks and kid friendly recipes. Betty Crocken Cantangs explains how to plan age appropriate duties and includes candy and ornaments ideas such as candied apples, chocolate coconut drops, and divinity to stock homemade gift boxes.

Problems With the Children TOYS WHICH ARE CONSTRUCTIVE

The article argues modern children are more advanced for their age and seek constructive play. It notes shifts toward mechanical erector sets and long lasting blocks with locking devices, reflecting a proactive, imaginative child who learns by doing, aided by observed role play and radio influences.

Emma Gary Wallace Madge Santa Brent Eg

Likely to be heard less often in homes

The text notes a trend toward reduced use and suggests that in many households the subject has already ceased altogether.

Montana Rail Carloads Rise in October 1939 Over 1938

Montana railroad carload shipments for October 1939 totaled 33 061 cars, up 297 from October 1938. Increases were led by commercial coal 2 577 cars cattle 505 forest products 284 ores and concentrates 1 294 cement and piste 282 and crude petroleum oil 573. Declines occurred in wheat 1 327 stone 3 056 sugar beets 282 refined petroleum products 192 and railroad fuel and supplies 1 397.

Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners Horace F Casey Austin B. Middleton Paul T Smith Fort Peckham

Forestry Meeting Seeks Western Forest Conservation Solutions

Rutledge Parker of Missoula state forester and executive secretary of the state park commission traveled to Portland Oregon to confer with a joint house and senate committee. The panel was appointed to study forest conservation issues facing western states.

Rutledge Parker Missoula State Park Commission Portland Ore House Senate

Montana-Dakota Utilities opposes venue change over rate case

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. faced with a venue shift in its rate case to Valley County filed an affidavit in Lewis and Clark county district court. John C. Benson, attorney for the utility, opposes the railroad and public service commission motion seeking the change.

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co State Railroad and Public Service Commission Malta, Glasgow and Hinsdale Lewis and Clark County Valley County John C. Benson

Railroad Debt Plan Approved by the I C C

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Montana Wyoming & Southern railroad plan to settle debts. It will pay 15 percent cash on 457000 dollars of first mortgage gold bonds and extend the balance due date by 10 years from September 1, 1939.

Interstate Commerce Commission Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railroad Washington, D. C

Lake Firm Wins Suit Over Freight Refunds

The W. J. Lake Co. prevailed in a state supreme court appeal over Montana Horse Products Co. of Butte. The case stemmed from a district court award of 1,176 dollars to Lake as its share of freight rate refunds. The Horse Products firm had received 1,527 dollars in 1930. Lake argued for 1,176 dollars plus interest as due.

Lake Firm W. J. Lake Co State Supreme Court Montana Horse Products Co Butte Silver Bow County Lake Company Horse Products Company

Quarantine Not Needed After Anaconda Malady Survey

Health officials concluded a general quarantine was unnecessary after surveying the Anaconda sleeping sickness outbreak with 33 cases and two deaths. The tally included one Mississippi and one Whitefish case this year, while Gov Ayers had earlier sought a local doctor and federal aid. Dr Parker and Dr Leake of the U S Public Health Service arrived to assist local doctors in Anaconda.

Anaconda Missoula Whitefish Roy E. Ayers State Board of Health United States Public Health Service R. R Parker Public Health Service Laboratory Hamilton J P. Leake Washington, D. C

Russia to grant long term loans for village doctors

Russia plans long term loans to village physicians for furnishing their homes. The program aims to support rural healthcare by enabling doctors to acquire housing essentials, with favorable repayment terms to ease financial pressure.

Russia

Rules of the Contest Addressed to Miss Wynn

Only one recipe from each contestant. Address recipes to Miss Kathryn G Wynn Food Editor P O Box 1906 Great Falls Mont. All recipes submitted become the property of Miss Wynn. Contest closes Dec 31 1939.

Kathryn G. Wynn P. O. Box Great Falls Mont

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Angel Pie A. R. Langdon Cut Bank China Wong Sun Company N. 27Th Street Billings, M Ae Ana Wanera The Witken Family, Inc Aladdin, Schealey P. O Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Lands ' Department Boulder Jefferson County Arthur Tuttle Sidney Sidney High School WPA Bozeman A. R. Patton State Agricultural Experiment Station American Association For the Advancement of Science Patton Chan Ty Betty Crocken National Kindergarten Association West 40Th St New York City Belfast Knock Northern Ireand God Miss Wynn Western Life Insurance Company R. B. Richardson Barclay’s Jas. Barclay & Co., Ltd Peoria Detroit Glasgow Scotland
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