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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
8
Columbus shoppers and visitors drop by for calls. Elk hunt tales and injuries mix with church events, library plans, and school sports. Community groups meet to discuss crime awareness, missions, fundraisers, and a waffle supper at the Methodist Ladies Aid next to the post office.
Sunday visitors from Bridger creek include Mr and Mrs Henry Hausserman and Mr and Mrs Chester Fraser. L L Walker returns to town briefly despite a foot ailment. Mrs Clarence Anderson helps at Kenfield ranch as hemorrhages in Mrs Kenfield’s head keep her bedridden. Mrs Sid Taylor assists Sunday evening. Reedpoint Community club elected officers Tom Deckert president Lyle Holmes vice president Arthur Neumann secretary treasurer. A severe storm brought two and a half inches of snow and a plunge to 22 below then a warmup and renewed snowfall. Mr and Mrs Ukin of Edgar Montana moved into Mrs C E Hartman’s bungalow. Ukin works trucking lumber for Art Kerr and supported by Sen J S Campbell on the Yellowstone bridge project.
Earhart, nearing three and a half hours before landing, faced fog and dwindling fuel over the California coast. Reports placed her 600 miles at sea or off the coast as she battled weather, while thousands followed her progress and she described fatigue only once. She listened to Pacific coast radio for diversion and spoke of enjoying the scenery as she pressed onward.
Veteran Republicans push a nonpartisan measure to remove county officials from politics and apply the same to judiciary. Bills seek federal housing act loans for banks and investment firms, plus Home Owners Loan Corp securities. Other proposals include a $4.5 million World War I veteran bonus and tax delinquent tax compromises.
Mrs. Claude T. Williams visits her mother in Long Beach California. A traveling salesman who stole Chief Busha’s dog was arrested and fined $20. A winter storm brought 10 to 12 degree lows and heavy snow south and north county with very cold mornings. Mountain View cemetery improvements advance as relief workers tighten culverts and drives, with graveling and bridge work pending. Montana highway projects totaling about $850000 will be contracted January 25 including 53.750 miles of work and 44 bridges, with wage scales set for unskilled to skilled labor.
Residents are urged to notify the sheriff's office about any stray cattle in the area. Seek to locate owners or ensure proper handling of livestock to prevent damage or danger.
Verne L. Osborn of Centralia, Washington, named the world’s champion liar by Otis C. Hulett of Burlington Wisconsin after judges picked a tale from more than 5,000 submissions. The winning lie depicts a hunter on a mule trailing a rabbit over a 1,000 foot precipice and ending safely when the mule stops at the last moment.
At the Congregational Church under Pastor Chas E Tate Sunday School starts at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11. The annual Congregational meeting will be held Thursday evening January 24. All members and friends invited.
Fr. Schuh, pastor at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, holds Mass at 9 30 a m on the second Sunday of each month and at 11 a m on the fourth Sunday.
The Evangelical Church announces Pastor Andrew Roukema. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning service 11 a.m. E L C E 7 15 p.m. Evening service 8 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 7 45 p.m. at Mr and Mrs R E Bald Ard post. Monthly business meeting and social Friday 7 45 p.m. at the church.
A. A. Holbeck pastor leads English services at 11 with special music. Melville service at 3 p m. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7 15. Junior choir Saturday 11 a m. Confirmation class Wednesday 4 30 and Saturdays at p m.
St Mark's Episcopal Church presents Diocesan Missionary Church school at 9 45 a m Morning prayer and sermon at 11 Sermon text Romans 6 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you under grace Rev Mr Cookson officiating.
Strayed Red whiteface cow branded bar on left ribs Y with right hand bar attached to bottom of Y left hip. Sivert Breck reports stray two Shorthorns from home place branded N bar X on right ribs square under bit on left ear. John Boe. 12-1.
Lutefisk supper set for Saturday January 19 at the Parish hall hosted by the Lutheran Aid. Serving starts 5 30 pm featuring lutefisk drawn butter steamed potatoes Norwegian meatballs lefse pickles jelly buttered carrots and peas apple pie coffee adults 50 cents children 25 cents.
Dr Riesland the eyesight specialist may be consulted at the Grand Hotel from February 9 until 3 p m on the 13th, offering eye examination services to attendees.
Four year old registered polled Hereford bull offered by S A Whitham of Grey Cliff. Trade sought for another bull of quality and breed. 11 21.
J A Lowry announces real estate services and insurance bonds in connection with all property dealings offering abstracts and titles. Local customers are invited to contact for queries, quotes, and records services.
Local notice announces Dr M W Barr practicing dentistry in Big Timber Montana with services offered and office location.
Dr J D Herries lists office hours from 9 a m to 5 p m and evening appointments by arrangement at the Masonic Block phone 387.
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