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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
8
A fragmented advice fragment notes that thick eggshells crack more quickly when filled with hot water than thinner ones. The text appears as a casual kitchen observation on eggs and water temperature.
The article recalls pioneer Christmases on the frontier with simple church gatherings, handmade gifts, and hard winters. It contrasts those days with modern celebrations of bands, feasting, and electric fridges, while the Star of Bethlehem candle guides travelers in winter nights.
In Rodanthe North Carolina children choose homesites as a way to influence their town's future. The village marks two Christmases with Santa Claus visiting on December 24 and again on January 5 for Old Christmas featuring the ogre Old Buck. The January 6 Twelfth Night is noted elsewhere but not in Rodanthe.
A Christmas rule urges parents to avoid touching children's toys all day. The text notes Mother fusses with Ann's doll, pretending to teach, while Father plays with the train and car, leaving kids crying for peace and freedom. Adults can play on other days.
Two notices warn stockholders of meetings in Big Timber Montana. Citizens Bank & Trust Co. will host the annual meeting January 13 1953 at 8 p m to elect directors and handle other business. Big Timber Building and Loan Association will meet January 12 1953 at 7 30 p m to elect directors and conduct other proper business.
In Sweet Grass County Montana the Sixth Judicial District court sets January 7 1953 at 10 00 am in Big Timber for hearing a petition for probate of will of Ole J Langhus deceased and appointment of Samuel J Langhus as executor interested parties may appear to contest Beulah Patterson clerk and O J Paulson attorney listed with publication dates December 18 25 1952 and January 1 1953
Bessie E. Blackwell administratrix of Lee Blackwell deceased asks creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within four months of the first publication to E. O. Overland law office Big Timber Montana. Dated December 2 1952.
The administrator of Guri Fredrickson’s estate announces a private sale of Lots 11 and 12 in Boulder Addition No 2 to Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana. Bids received after December 27 1952 at E O Overland law office. Ten percent deposit due at sale with balance after court confirmation.
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