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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
4
The Pioneer editor reprints a Christmas reflection on peace and generosity, contrasting childish innocence with harsh poverty. It laments broken myths of Santa and imagines making Christmas truly generous for the needy, while acknowledging fate divides joy and misery and that Santa remains a distant dream.
Washington reports the appointment of Viscount Halifax British foreign minister as the new ambassador to the United States. Officials say his selection signals high regard for Washington post and mirrors a cabinet level status. Halifax is described as austere and formal opposite the late Lord Lothian’s informal charm.
Helena December 23 1940 Montana livestock board report says 1940 was a banner year for the industry range land recovered cattle fattened on lush grass no glanders dourine scab or Johne s disease among cattle no scabies among horses or sheep lamb feeding noted 926 dairy licenses 47 milk plant licenses 48 slaughter house permits issued 46565 specimens examined in the lab by Dr W J Butler state veterinarian
President Roosevelt vetoed the Logan-Walter bill expanding court oversight of administrative agencies. The House sustained the veto 127 to 23, with 153 votes for overriding, leaving Senate action unnecessary. Rep Walter plans to reintroduce the measure next session as a committee report on administrative processes looms.
Rev. Axel Anderson announces a quiet week with no confirmands on Saturday December 28. Sunday December 29 offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Divine service at 11 a.m. New Year’s Eve program by Luther League at 9 p.m. with social hour lunch at 10 p.m. and Divine Watch Night service at 11 p.m. Norwegian Divine service with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on January 1.
Rev. Claire L. Harris leads Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Ghosts. Evangelical League 6 45 p m Preaching 7 30 Sermon The House We are Building. Choir rehearsal after. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. District Youth Rally Friday at Columbus 2 00.
Fr Schuh presides at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Mass at 9 30 a m on second Sundays and 11 am on fourth Sundays each month.
United States Department of the Interior notice states Stan ley B Rand of Deer Lodge Montana filed to prove final claim to land described as MANW14 NE 4SW4 SE Sec 32 NYZASWih SY4NW NWSE Sec 33 T1S R15E Principal Meridian Montana. Public hearing set January 4 1941 before C M Otter and Addie D Lowry. Witnesses E O Birkeland Alva Lamp R B Davis Teddy Thompson all of Montana. First publication November 28 1940. Fifth publication December 26 1940.
In Gallatin Park and Sweet Grass counties the Sixth Judicial District sets 1941 terms for naturalization and law and motion. Gallatin County hearings on Jan 13 Apr 14 Jul 7 Oct 6. Park County on Jan 14 Apr 15 Jul 8 Oct 7. Sweet Grass Jan 15 Apr 16 Jul 9 Oct 8. Final naturalization hearings set for Apr 14 Oct 6 in Gallatin, Apr 15 Oct 7 in Park, Apr 16 Oct 8 in Sweet Grass. Law and motion days: Gallatin Mondays, Park Tuesdays, Sweet Grass first Wednesdays monthly with holidays moved. Published December 6, 1940.
President Roosevelt described a proposed regulatory reform bill as unworkable and dangerous, vetoing it after the hearings. He warned it would cause delays and uncertainty in defense matters and invite endless disputes, arguing tribunals lack the rigor of courts and would paralyze government operations.
Annual meeting of Citizens Bank & Trust Co stockholders to elect directors and transact other business. Meeting at bank office Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana Tuesday January 14 1941 at 7 p m Alva L Lamb cashier publication dates December 12 19 26 1940 January 2 1941.
The annual meeting of stock holders of the Big Timber Building and Loan Association will be held at Citizens Bank and Trust Co in Montana on Monday January 13 1941 at 7 pm to elect trustees and transact other business. Harold Roe Secretary January 2 1941.
The annual meeting of the State Farms Co. will take place at the Citizens Bank & Trust Co. office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 14 1941 at 7 o clock PM. Directors for the ensuing year will be elected and other business may be transacted. Alva L Lamb Secretary Treasurer.
A Montana sale report notes hogs sold from 19 to 23.50 dollars and oats at 75 cents, with another team averaging 900 at 300 and held for 325. Lost cow found buried between two 60 foot hay stacks prompts rescues. Community meeting at Glasston discusses a creamery project and dairy herd loan plans. Residents of Gibson visit. Mrs Robertson of Twedot dies at 32 from pneumonia. Patsy Rice dies of typhoid pneumonia in Helena. race track figure known in state circles.
Pioneer fire State Fire Marshal Robert S Menstrum died suddenly at Helena late Sunday. Billings promotion for Will Stewart to Montana Power Co main office noted. Christmas tree event drew crowd despite hurricane winds with candy nuts and pupils singing. Local crop opinions and minor theft incident reported. Official bonds filed for county officers.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting at Citizens Bank & Trust Co. office Big Timber Sweet Grass county Montana on Tuesday January 14 1941 at 7 pm to elect directors and conduct other business. Public notice printed December 12 19 26 by Alva L Lambreety and E Bo Feane Anata.
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