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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
4
The Big Timber Pioneer looks ahead to 1913, praising the city’s permanence and credit. It notes rapid county growth, dry farming expansion, large livestock sales, and plans for a branch railway that could unlock thousands of acres and raise county wealth.
The Sweet Grass News donated 300 free subscriptions amid a subscription push by its publisher, alleging the plan favors neighbors over paying customers. The piece questions legality and motives, hints at Anaconda Copper backing, and notes political intrigue around a 1940 governor candidate.
Jack Frost, former Sweet Grass county under sheriff and now government representative and interpreter for Chief Plenty Coups, visited in Big Timber last week. He travels to Washington frequently to untangle oil lease issues on the Crow reservation and recalls meeting Marshal Foch via multi language exchanges.
The Shelby Tribune notes the November 30 issue of the Big newspaper reflects on aging time as a dominant constant in daily life. It highlights community history and the enduring role of local journalism in preserving memory.
Jerome Williams presents a 50 year sweep of Big Timber history in the Timber Pioneer. The issue features many pioneer photos and a profile of George T. Young, Park County sheriff in 1900, who died in a jailer arrest attempt near Springdale. his son Guy Young resides in the city.
Senator Burton K. Wheeler a Montana Democrat extends holiday wishes to Montanans. He praises national recognition of the state's bread basket role with water projects and notes rising agricultural prices benefiting wheat and cattle farmers. He cites improved prospects for workers in mines smelters and factories amid stronger metal prices and demand.
Torrential rains overflowed the Cagayan river in northeastern Luzon causing wide destitution in Isa Bela and Ilagan. Reports say 1,800 families in Ilagan lost homes while roads and bridges were damaged blocking relief surveys. Authorities fear high casualties as storms continue.
New York reports Louis Lepke Buchalter convicted in federal court of conspiracy to violate narcotics laws as a top figure in a $10 million international smuggling syndicate. Co-defendant Max Schmuckler convicted. David Kardonick acquitted. Dewey called Lepke public enemy No 1 and the nation’s No 1 industrial racketeer.
President Roosevelt reshuffles the Farm Credit administration placing Secretary Wallace in greater control of the 5 billion dollar lending agency. Dr A G Black succeeds F F Hill as governor amid reports of policy clashes over foreclosures and loan practices.
Stockholm reports Sweden is aiding Finland with medical aid clothing and cash while volunteers in uniform are said to have left Sweden for Finnish fronts. General Ernst Linder is named commander of volunteers. Cash gifts total about 8 million crowns with major donations from labor groups and media led campaigns.
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma said he would back Senator Wheeler of Montana for the Democratic nomination if President Roosevelt does not run. He argued Wheeler would win broad support from progressives and others and noted Wheeler’s 1937 court bill opposition boosted his standing with conservatives. Wheeler said he would not run actively until Roosevelt clarifies plans.
Col Charles A. Lindbergh may move abroad again after retiring from the national advisory committee for aeronautics. The White House named Brig. Gen. Walter Kilner to succeed him. Lindbergh and family left the U.S. in 1935 and lived in England then a French island before returning last April amid controversy over his radio speeches urging arms embargoes and Canada's cut with Britain.
Frank McComas and family plan to move to Florida for their future home. The piece recalls visitors, local sports and a racehorse trainer's death, with anecdotes on 1876 Miles City prices and a fatal mule incident linked to Northern Pacific construction era.
License issued for Carl J. Norman and Edwiena O. Brown of Big Timber. A Christmas visit to Dillon by Mr and Mrs R C Chandler. Paul Davis mail carrier honored with a $50 purse by Gibson post office patrons. County reports show $1,836 in fines paid and $400 in jail fines for bootlegging. Ira Fleming visiting Here to feed park elk. herd expected to rise to 3,500 or 4,000. A newborn son to Harold and Mrs Veblen on December 23. John E King sold 200 tons of hay to Gerry Bros of Bozeman. Miscellany on local exchanges and Chamber leaders. Debs released to White House visit.
Nulato Alaska December 24 a large search party discovers a wrecked rescue plane 12 miles southwest of Kaltag near the Yukon river with two men aboard missing since a four day rescue mission initial findings indicate both Hans Mirow and mechanic Pete Bystead are likely dead dog teams and nine aircraft combed the tundra while an earlier group was saved the plane lay nose down wings broken and no signs of life were seen by Civil Aeronautics Inspector Burnett
In Hawesville Kentucky on December 25, the estate of Rebecca Richey sold furniture to Jack Goering who sold a sewing machine to Leslie Boling. Boling then sold the machine to Otto Neuton who found $910 in a drawer and turned it over to the estate administrator. All three men received awards.
The Commercial Bank & Trust Company stockholders are summoned to an annual meeting at the Citizens Bank office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 9 1940 at 7 p m. Directors will be elected and other business may be conducted. Alva L Lamb secretary. Publication dates December 14 21 28 1939 and January 4 1940.
Citizens State Bank will hold its annual meeting at the office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 9 1940 at 7 pm for election of directors and other business. E L Frang secretary public notice December 4 21 28 1050 and January 4 1940.
The stock holders meeting will be held at Citizens Bank and Trust Co in Big Timber Montana on Monday January 8 1940 at 7 PM. It is for electing trustees and the transaction of any other proper business. Harold Roe secretary January 4 1940.
The Citizens Bank and Trust Co. will hold a meeting at the bank office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 9 1940 at 7 oclock p m for electing directors and other business. Alva L Lamb Cashier.
The Sixth Judicial District of Montana designates annual court terms for Gallatin Park and Sweet Grass counties for 1940. Gallatin holds sessions January 15 April 1 July 8 October 7 with naturalization hearings April 8 September 9 and Law and Motion on Mondays. Park lists January 16 April 2 July 9 October 8 with hearings April 9 September 10. Sweet Grass uses January 3 April 3 July 10 October 1 with hearings April 10 September 11 and Law and Motion on Wednesdays.
The annual meeting of the State Farms Co. will take place at the Citizens Banks and Trust Co. office in Big Timber Sweet Grass for the ensuing year. Alva L. Lamb, secretary treasurer, will oversee matters and any business that may properly come before the meeting.
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