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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1937

Page

8

Grasshopper Plague Predicted for Montana and Beyond

Federal entomologists warn Colorado and Montana farmers of a serious grasshopper outbreak this year. They also predict major outbreaks in Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Iowa Illinois and Missouri as cold snow covers the plains and mountains.

Washington Colorado Wyoming Montana Kansas Nebraska Dakotas Iowa Illinois Missouri

At the Churches Lutheran Church Activity Schedule

Rev A A Holbeck announces Sunday School at 10 am and English services at 11 am. Men's club meets next Tuesday at 8 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Confirmation class Saturdays at 2 pm and Wednesdays at 4 pm. Choir rehearsal Thursday at 7 30. Junior choir Sundays at 9 30 am. Annual business meeting Friday at 7 30 pm with refreshments afterward.

Lutheran Church A. A. Holbeck

St. Mark's Episcopal Sunday School Schedule

Rev. E Leslie leads St. Mark's Episcopal Church Sunday School at 10 a.m. in the church program for parish youth and families.

ST. Mark’s E. Leslie Rolls

Church of God Devotional Hour and Evangelistic Service

Overseer H. W. Pote leads devotional hour at 11 and evangelistic service at 8 p m at the Church of God. Attendance and prayer are urged for members and neighbors.

Church OF God H. W. Pote

Evangelical Church Schedule Update and Officer Installation

Rev Claire L Harris leads church school at 10 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Junior and U P League at 7 15 Evening worship at 8 00 Choir and orchestra rehearse Wednesday 7 30 parsonage Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p m Ladies Aid Wednesday January 13 in social rooms Installation of officers and teachers next Sunday during worship Pioneer Day observed next Sunday

Evangelical Church Claire L. Harris U. P. League

First Congregational Church Service and Meetings

The church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship with Holy Communion at 11 o clock. Pilgrim fellowship at 6 30 p m Homeland Circle Thursday at 2 30 p m Anat congregational meeting Thursday at 6 30 followed by Potluck dinner urged attendance for all members and constituents.

First Congregational C. E. Tate Pilgrim Fellowship Homeland Circle Anat Congregational

St Josephs Catholic Mass Schedule Updated

Fr Schuh presides monthly masses on the second Sunday at 9 30 a m and on the fourth Sunday at 11 00 a m in the parish chapel with announcements for attendees.

ST. Joseph’s Fr. Schuh

Dust storms and dust trends in Reed Point area calendar

Reed Point residents report one of the worst dust storms, followed by a snow. Temperatures dropped to 20 below at night. Local families held reunions and visitors arrived from Washington, Illinois, Indiana, and Livingston as life continued with church and school activities.

Shorty Lewis C. P. Schuyler Columbus Howard Askwig Bozeman Howard Art Tool and Baby Harry Weamer Bess Cecelia Deeney Livsngston Thursay Dorothy Mysse Livingston J. Bertelsen J. T. Groth Joyce Charles Ambrose Brumfield Guy Thompson Jess Walt Whitford Carl Imlay George Lamb Art Nutting Mae Hatfield Hatfield Milo Collins Fred Nielson L. J. Yates Earl Cole Prosser Wash Jack Yates Longview Cordin Glen and Ross Illinois Indiana Gertrude Murray Clay Washington Lewis Guthrie George Warner Lyle Holmes O. L. Shutes Louis Nelson Pete McKeith

Fr Coughlin Returns To Radio Broadcast

Detroit news reports Father Charles E Coughlin returns to air with a New Year plea for industrial peace. He urges laboring men to be sensible Christians and industry to let Jesus Christ sit as chairman of the board. He warns that industrial strife threatens prosperity. He asks captains of industry to carry religion into counting rooms and factories.

Detroit Chas. E. Coughlin Jesus Christ

Roosevelt Advocates Overhaul as Nation Votes

President Roosevelt urged democracy to succeed with a broad reform agenda, calling for comprehensive overhauls of administrative departments and steps to tackle slum areas tenant farming and social security. Democrats praised while Republicans offered limited support as Maine and Vermont backed Alf Landon in the electoral college tally.

Capitol Bill House Maine Vermont Alf M. Landon

Car Wreck Near Voges Road Off West Of Town

A five person car crash left four men and a young woman injured as the vehicle left the Voges road cutoff west of town. They drove to Billings on the evening train and left the wrecked car at Oie garage.

Billings Voges Road Oie

Roosevelt Analyzes NRA Problems In Second Term Review

In a reflective address he discusses unemployment and lauds parts of the national recovery act while criticizing its breadth. He argues some tasks were too much for a single agency and that state action alone cannot curb monopoly and unfair trade practices.

NRA

To School Herbert and Harold Tjaaland at Bozeman College

Herbert and Harold Tjaaland are attending a short course at Bozeman College.

Herbert Harold Tjaaland Bozeman College

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Spencer E. Alsop and Family

The Alsop family thanks friends and members of fraternal and civic orders for kindness, courtesy, and flowers shown during their bereavement.

Spencer E. Alsop

Tongue River Dam Funds Could Be Shared Under Pact

Senator Wheeler said the National Resources Board would approve 1.2 million for the Tongue River dam in Montana if Wyoming and Montana form a water-sharing pact. He drafted a bill for the two states to divide waters of the Yellowstone and Tongue river tributaries. PWA divisions approved a 660 thousand loan and 540 thousand grant for an irrigation dam and reservoir, pending final Resources Board approval.

Washington Wheeler Montana National Resources Board Tongue River Wyoming Yellowstone River PWA The Resources Board

Anaconda Trapper Found Dead in Snow

Anaconda Montana January 1 John Saderbaka an 82 year old trapper was found dead in a snowdrift in zero weather in the Big Hole basin southwest of Anaconda A heart ailment was listed as probable cause Coroner Matthew Sladich noted the man had suffered several paralytic strokes in recent years His body lay face down near the ranch where he lived and had rode horseback to a ranger station for a horse to reach the ranch

Anaconda John Saderbaka Big Hole Basin Matthew Sladich Saderbacka

Riley Denied Review in Montana Recount Case

Montana supreme court denied Judge Frank Riley's petition to review recounts that gave J. J. Lynch the Silver Bow county district judgeship. The per curiam decision dismissed Riley's writ of review after a recount favored Lynch in 40 of 63 precincts and a second count was requested for the remaining 23 precincts.

Helena Montana Supreme Court Frank Riley J. J. Lynch Silver Bow County Riley Lynch Montana Silver Bow Silvery Bow Supreme Court

Langer Starts Second Term as North Dakota Governor

William Langer was sworn in for a second term as North Dakota governor amid a legal challenge. He plans to respond within 30 days to charges from retiring Gov. Walter Welford alleging violation of the corrupt practices act and excess campaign spending.

Bismarck N. D William Langer North Dakota Walter Welford Langer Welford

Gov Hoffman Denies Knowledge Of Lindbergh Find Report

Gov Harold G Hoffman said he knows nothing about a published report that a 21650 goldback ransom money from the Lindbergh kidnap case was found by a New Jersey state trooper. State Police Superintendent Col Mark Kimberling called the tale unlikely and said the investigation remains quiet.

Trenton N. J Harold G. Hoffman New Jersey Mark O. Kimberling William Conklin Philadelphia Record Hoffman

Billings Man Held for Hit and Run Death

William M. Kennedy, 36, of 123 North Twenty fifth Street, was free on a $5,000 bond after pleading not guilty to a manslaughter charge in the hit-and-run death of Carl A. Nordlund on December 23. He was arraigned before Justice T. W. Polly earlier Saturday.

Billings William M. Kennedy North Twentyfifth Street Liberty Carl A. Nordlund T. W. Polly

Bridger Creek News Briefs Cover Illness and Wind Storm

Helen Adams reopen ed her Bridger Creek school after a holiday in Billings. Mrs. Frank Berrie remains bed bound with illness as influenz a spreads. Clarence Herron and Sid ney Fraser Sr. hosted Bozeman visitors last week, once neighbors forty years ago. Bertha Rose Krone, month old daughter of Karl and Mrs. Krone, died. funeral in Big Timber Lutheran church led by Rev Holbeck. A severe windstorm caused sand drifts and damaged winter wheat. three inches of snow followed and temperatures fell to 30 below.

Helen Adams Billings Frank Berrie Clarence Herron Bozeman Sidney Fraser Frasers Bertha Rose Karl Krone Lutheran Church Big Timber Holbeck

Eaton dies leaving widow, son, grandchildren, siblings

F Alden Eaton is survived by his widow and son, two grandchildren, and a brother Charles S Eaton of Geneva New York and two sisters Mrs A S Cullum Meadville Pennsylvania and Mrs George McFarlane Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held in Sheridan Wyoming on Wednesday per an Associated Press dispatch.

Charles S. Eaton Geneva N. Y A. S. Cullum Meadville George McFarlane Pittsburgh Sheridan Wyo Associated Press

Townsend Club Schedules Meeting at Court House

The Townsend club will meet at the court house Friday evening. The notice invites members to gather for discussion and planning in a community gathering.

Townsend Townsend Club Court House

Classified Ads Briefs at City Pool Hall and Ranch Listings

Hot and cold lunches at City Pool Hall. Wanted to Buy Stock cattle Arthur Beley phone 177 M. For Rent The Richard Parry ranch three miles west of Big Timber. For particulars see Miss Robinson or E O Overland.

City Pool Hall Qll Arthur Beley Richard Parry Big Timber Miss Robinson E. O. Overland

Big Timber Band thanks Big Timber and Sweet Grass County

The Big Timber Band expresses gratitude to residents of Big Timber and Sweet Grass County for the generous support at their New Year’s Eve dance. The note credits community turnout and encouragement for a successful event.

Big Timber Sweet Grass County

Jerry O Connell Takes Bride to Washington

Congressman elect Jerry J. O Connell of Butte marries Mazie Richardson of Great Falls in a private home ceremony. The couple plans a midnight flight to Helena then a noon oath of office in Washington. The service was conducted by Rev Paul Dierberger with Ruth Richardson as maid of honor.

Great Falls Mont Jerry J. O’connell Butte Mazie Richardson Helena O’connell Washington Paul Dierberger First Congregational Church Marie Richardson Ruth Richardson Brde Miss Richardson

States Tackle Individual Drought Problems Across Regions

Fourteen state directors of the National Emergency council met to craft recommendations for drought relief. They planned to present their findings to acting national director Eugene S. Leggett as he arrived from Washington to assess midwest conditions and outline next steps including feed and livestock care, water conservation, and erosion control.

Kansas City National Emergency Council Eugene S. Leggett Leggett Washington Richard Culehan NEC

Rayburn of Texas wins House leadership race

In Washington on January 4, Democratic party pow-wows and rival campaigns culminated in the election of House leader Sam Rayburn of Texas. Rayburn defeated John O'Connor of New York, 184 to 127, as the opening session approached with busy preliminaries. Rayburn has been a leading Democrat and former chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee, famed for backing the public utility holding company act and the Securities Exchange Act.

Washington House Capitol Congress Senate Sam Rayburn Texas John O'Connor New York Rayburn Interstate Commerce Committee Public Utility Holding Company Securities Exchange Act

Ayers Takes Oath as Montana Governor Amid Capitol Return

Several hundred late witnesses watched Governor Ayers recite the oath of office in the Montana capitol reception room. The Yellowstone County Young Democrats drum corps performed in the hall and serenaded Ayers after the ceremony.

Montana Ayers Yellowstone County Young Democrats Capitol

Ayers Receives Gubernatorial Welcome in Helena

Roy E. Ayers was sworn in as governor of Montana and hosted a gala reception in the state capitol amid a near blizzard. Family, friends, and officials, including Col. E. H. Williams, attended as Ayers and his wife were greeted by four generations of the Ayers family and state leaders.

Helena George Ayers Lewistown Mont Montana Supreme Court Ayers E. H. Williams Montana National Guard Esther Hathaway Great Falls Butte Capitol Arthur Ayers Denver Jack Shields Sid T. Smite Gail Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grasshopper Plauge Professional Directory M. W. Barr Big Timber, Montana E. C. Overland Law County Court House L. W. Baskett Montana Power Co Block Big Timber, Montana B. Olness DR. D. Claiborn J. A. Lowry Real Estate, Insurance Bonds and Abstracts Undertaking J. D. Herries Masonic C. J. Ellingson Motor Inn Vic Christensen Furstenberg’s Reed Point FR. Coughlin Roosevelt B. E. Berg Dick Armstrong McFarland-Rein Harold Sekman P. E. Sekman Guardian Harry Mayer Silberman Brothers Chicago Lester P. Work McLeod Boulder Country Montana Wool Growers Association Ringling Ranch White Sulphur Springs Work Richard Ringling Gerald Frary Cut Bank Draper Company of Boston Messrs. and Mesdames W. D. McKenzie Sigurd T. Lavold Carl Myrstol Donald McKenzie A. A. Lamp O. B. Odell Harvey Cort Leo Cremer Paul L. van Cleve II D. D. Johnson Jacob Johnson Sam Cohn Hans Tjaaland Belinda Signa Tjaaland C. W. Voges Tom Jarrett C. A. Rupert Anton Lien Primus Bruffey George A. Loasby John Boe Christ Tjaaland W. A. Conwell Harry Snyder Peter Pauly Deer Lodge H. C. Gardiner Kathleen Nielsen Northern Pacific Columbus News Sam Bowman Red Lodge Jake Pollard Bowman John Chesarek Bearcreek Gov. Hoffman FIND Bridger Creek F. Alden Eaton Big Timber Band Jerry O’connell Bride Douthett Lumber Co Hone Bear Creek and Fromberg Coal R.A. Traver
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