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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

6

Notre Dame grid iron man turned rodeo impresario

Leo Cremer once a Notre Dame bench warmer with Knute Rockne is now a leading rodeo impresario. He built one of the West’s top bucking stock outfits, transforming rodeo from small horses to husky broncs. His rodeo string appeared at the recent Butte event and will perform at the North Montana State fair in Great Falls August 5 to 10.

Four Horsemen of Notre Dame Knute Rockne Leo Cremer Montana Cremer Rodeo Impressario West Butte Great Falls State Bureau of Mines and Geology Directory of Montana Mining Properties Francis A. Thomson Bureau Montana School of Mines Missoula Robert E. Jones Montana State University

Pro Cowboys Best Rally Reignites Rodeo Rules Debate

In Prescott Arizona a heated claim frames professional rodeo cowboys as distinct from ranch riders. Riders claim turtles organize to favor locals, protect amateurs, and shape prize structures while preserving livestock rules and disqualification penalties.

Prescott, Ariz Doc” Pardee Prescott Ariz Rodeo Association of America

Honeymoon on Missouri River Marked Early Montana Arrival

Mrs. Louisa Welborn Thompson born March 4 1851 Darling ton Indiana died September 6 1919. She moved to Montana in 1868 by flatboat up the Missouri to Fort Benton and Helena before settling at Three Forks with Charles Wesley Thompson. Survived by son Homer Thompson of Three Forks. three children were born to the couple.

Missouri River Louisa Welborn Thompson Montana Fort Benton Thompson Darlington Montgomery County Ind Charles Wesley Thompson Helena Jefferson City Three Forks Homer Thompson

Tee Club Names E M Boyes as Head Organizer

The report states that E M Boyes was appointed by the tee club to oversee the project described as the cee ee tee work. Local members welcomed his leadership and anticipated progress in the forthcoming period.

Ttee Club E. M. Boyes

Observations From Various War Fronts

Reports from front lines and capitals sketch plans and tensions in World War II. Petain signals decentralization under a centralized state in Vichy France while Britain forges resilience against blockade and Ireland remains neutral. Reuters notes U.S. diesel tank engines and air refueling ideas as European stalemate grows. Roosevelt asks Congress for near 10 billion dollars in defense funding, stressing full defense and avoidance of aggression. Russia's role as potential counterweight to Germany is discussed amid Anglo-Russian cooperation prospects.

Roosevelt Congress Mr. Roosevelt

Montana motorists report 50 percent better equipment than last year

Montana highway patrol chief Lou C. Boedecker notes motorists now drive cars with equipment 50 percent improved over last year. Missoula installs downtown parking meters for a six month trial. Montana Supreme Court begins summer recess with term start set for Sept. 15.

Helena Montana Lou C. Boedecker State Highway Patrol Missoula Chamber of Commerce Montana Supreme Court Howard A. Johnson Glasgow W. A. Bechtel & Co San Francisco Montana-Dakota Utilities Co Fort Peck Glendive Wolf Point Roy Grass Range Malta

Farmer Fatally Injured in Haying Accident

Oliver J. Bisnett, a 53 year old unmarried farmer from the Dupuyer area, was fatally injured in a mower incident on the John Meyer farm east of Dupuyer. He was dragged and crushed, saying he was aided by a neighbor until death. He was nephew of Mrs. Scenees Bins. The accident remains under district review.

Oliver J. Bisnett Dupuyer John Meyer Cnet Scenees Bins

Athens to host Green Week with thousands of trees planted

Athens, Greece will hold a Green Week during which thousands of trees are planned to be planted. The event aims to boost urban greenery and environmental awareness across the city.

Hollywood Letter Club Wray Ward Sta. “S Los Angeles Calif Athens Greece

Montana WPA approves 22 projects totaling 1.6 million

State WPA Administrator J. E. Parker announced 22 June approvals including two statewide programs. The six month total reaches 103 projects with 4.96 million in authorizations. Counties funded road, school, health, and public works across Beaverhead to Yellowstone with several large allocations including sewing rooms and sanitary privies.

Joseph E. Parker Montana State Board of Health State Department of Public Welfare Beaverhead Dillon Blaine Phillips Fort Belknap Carbon Edgar Red Lodge Carter Chalk Buttes Ekalaka Cascade Belt Fergus Lewistown Gallatin Bozeman Lewis and Clark Montana National Guard Mineral Missoula Musselshell Powell Deer Lodge Silver Bow Montana School of Mines Toole Shelby Yellowstone Billings Montana

Federal Farm Loan Interest Rate Cut

Federal farm loan interest rates are cut for the next two years, saving Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon farmers about 4 million dollars. R E Brown of the Federal Land Bank of Spokane announced that legislation approved by Congress and Roosevelt fixes the rate at 3 8 percent for most two year installments with exceptions. The rate on land bank loans since 1917 averages around five percent and the commissioner loan rate drops from 4 percent to 3 8 percent.

Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner R. E. Brown Federal Land Bank of Spokane Congress Roosevelt

Bitten by bear injures guide at Glacier trip

Miss Dorothy Thorson of Pincher Creek Alberta was treated at Whitefish hospital for a laceration to the middle finger of her left hand after she stepped onto a car running board and injured her hand during a Glacier Park auto trip.

Dorothy Thorson Pincher Creek Alta Whitefish Hospital Thorson Glacier Park

India Contains Fifteen British Provinces and Twelve States

A historical note states that India comprises fifteen British provinces and twelve semiautonomous states or agencies, outlining the administrative divisions under colonial governance.

India

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