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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
8
Reed Point residents visited Columbus for Christmas activities and socializing. Families from Billings Sheridan Laurel and Columbus gathered for dinners and holidays with local hosts and guests. Snow and cold hindered attendance at the school Christmas program and church services.
Dwain Booth traveled to Rapelie with his wife and infant daughter returning after a week visiting Mrs Booths sister and family. Clifton Booth joined to visit his wife at the hospital in Columbus during the trip. The local Masonic lodge held its regular monthly meeting at their hall last week Wednesday evening with officers listed.
Meagher County News reports several dog poisonings with strychnine. William Schaffarzick saved Rip and Boots with antidote, while Herman dog died. Pat was found dead by a spring. A $25 reward remains for information leading to arrest and conviction. The article urges immediate treatment and warns of quick fatal outcomes.
The State Department on December 27 said the Panay bombing situation was a closed incident though indemnity still to be fixed. Officials said the United States would monitor Japan to ensure no unlawful interference with American nationals and interests in China. Secretary Hull called Japan's assurances responsive to protests and demands.
Irene Hausserman and other locals visit relatives for the holidays in Bridger Creek and Livingston. Snowfall of about one foot followed by frigid temperatures and drifting winds recounted. A party after a family installation featured cards and a luncheon.
The Whiskers defeated the Lions 44 to 23 last night in a local basketball game. A Northwest Stavanger Lag convention in Big Timber is eyed for June next year if Rev. A A Holbeck’s invitation is accepted and suitable lodging for about 500 is secured. Glendive is among active candidates.
Snowbound passengers from three Greyhound and Intermountain buses stalled on U S 87 near Geyser Montana were sheltered at a Stanford hotel. A fourth Greyhound bus turned back east of its start. State and private plows work as a rotary snow plow heads to clear the road.
Klamath Falls Oregon December 22 Jack Matthews aged 15 died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by State Patrolman H W Dawson who was pursuing a traffic violator and did not see the youth on the highway.
Peter Raynaud aged 69 died in his Roundup home on Christmas Day. Musselshell County coroner J A Wier declared the death a death by own action and said no inquest would be held. County officers concur with the coroner’s finding.
One hundred former newsboys now leaders sold special editions in The Loop to raise funds for Christmas charity. Prices ranged from five cents to five dollars a copy, with proceeds donated to aid recipients.
In Jerusalem on Christmas Day faithful knelt at the Christ birthplace calling for peace in the Holy Land. Concurrently British forces moved to quell new violence as fighting in the Tiberias region left 43 Arabs dead and over 20 wounded in two days, with three British soldiers wounded and 10 Arabs killed in clashes with military police.
For Sale Corral poles and native cedar posts J A Kelsey Big Timber Tel 1927 9 21 For Sale Registered Hereford bulls coming two at 125 8 tf Mrs Henry Stole & Sons
At the Churches First Congregational C EB. Tate, Minister. Sunday school 9 45 a m. Morning worship and sermon 11 a m. Pilgrim Fellowship 5 30 p m. Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m. Thursday evening January 6 preaching service at Voges School house 2 p m.
A. A. Holbeck, pastor, announces English service at 11 a m on New Year’s Day. Sunday Jan 2 services at Rapelje at 11 a m. Sunday school at 10. Annual congregational meeting Friday Jan 7 at 7:30 p m. all members requested to attend.
Claire L Harris, minister, leads Sunday school at 10:00. Morning worship with installation of new ad at 11:00. Evening service at 7:11. Evangelistic service at 8:00. Prayer meeting canceled this week.
W Ray Bennett preaches as missionary on the second Sunday after Christmas. Church school at 10:00 with prayers and sermon to follow.
Helena December 22 The Montana liquor control board reduces the 1938 individual liquor purchase permit to lodge-card size cutting printing costs by about 1000 dollars. Permits will cost 50 cents each and sales are expected to approach 120000 in 1938 yielding roughly 60000 in revenue matching the 1937 permit return.
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michigan said he is not a candidate for president in 1940 and does not intend to be in the future. He arrived in Miami Beach with Mrs Vandenberg from Washington and sailed away soon after.
Six peace organizations argued that the war referendum amendment would not weaken national defense. They stated the amendment allows war to be declared by popular vote but preserves Congress power to declare war in case of attack.
Newton D. Baker widow and three children survive him along with five grandchildren. Dr Roy Scott says heart trouble led to death from coronary thrombosis. Baker remained conscious shortly before he died after years of heart problems.
Details from a Robideau killing recount two attackers entering a room where Newell lay, firing into his head and body. The other target, David, was shot in the brain while in bed. Newell survived briefly, then died, while the assailants fled after exchanging shots. He crawled to Joseph Mouso’s home before collapsing. Authorities were alerted.
A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle from any paid up member on the protected list of the Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association. Grant Bishir, Secretary, Hunters Hut Springs, Montana.
In appreciation for kindness shown during our bereavement, Mrs. George T. Kirkwood and family extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for support and condolences.
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