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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1940
Page
4
The editorial argues Roosevelt’s reelection aim isn’t needed to push Germany toward global war and urges preparedness above political divides. It notes Montana governors John Erickson and Joseph Toole as long-serving figures, detailing Toole’s four terms and Norris succession.
The Senate by 55 to 4 approved a resolution to fast track President Roosevelt’s plan to move the immigration service to the justice department within ten days of enactment. The measure also sets up June 30 for transfers of the civil aeronautics authority and weather bureau to the commerce department pending House action. Senators Norris Lundeen Wheeler and Murray opposed, citing civil liberties and wartime hysteria concerns.
Washington June 4 A Democratic ticket discussion swirled after a weekend Potomac cruise by President Roosevelt and Senator Byrnes. Byrnes hinted nothing, but friends suggested he might join the ticket if Roosevelt seeks a third term. others name Garner, Bankhead, Rayburn, Wheeler, and McNutt as possible running mates or leaders.
The June 5 1940 commission meeting disallowed claims for dirt at Kel sey place and care of J B Scyphers and approved numerous warrants in General Poor Road and Cemetery funds. Transfers moved 60 to cemetery from salary and 45 to highways from multiple budgets. Primary election judges were named for six precincts and state meeting attendance arranged.
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that school children may be required to salute the flag to promote patriotism. Justice Frankfurter wrote that national unity underpins national security. Justice Stone dissented. The decision upheld Minersville Pa flag-salute policy for Lillian Gobits and brother William, Jehovah’s Witnesses who were expelled for refusals.
The U S battle fleet at Lahaina roads begins three more weeks of maneuvers off Hawaii. About 30 ships of the Hawaiian detachment will be merged with the regular fleet command on the west coast. After extensive gunnery trials the ships return to Pearl Harbor for an indefinite stay.
North Platte Neb June 4 Authorities said the Red Man has rights. Chief Broken Rope an Indian painter was charged with fishing without a license but released after it was shown federal statutes allow Indians to fish anywhere in United States waters without a license.
Secretary Wallace urged both economic and military preparedness saying if England and France fall the Americas would be the next target. He cited mobilizing idle men money and factories to build guns munitions airplanes tanks and ships and warned the cost could reach perhaps 20 billion dollars annually. He argued such a program would end unemployment and ease domestic agricultural issues but emphasized no such plan has been proposed yet and warned farmers facing export losses, especially cotton and tobacco, will be hurt if world trade declines.
Gov. Roy E. Ayers announced $50,220 in federal funds for two Montana water conservation board projects. Tongue River dam in Big Horn county receives $39,420 to extend a cut-off trench and blanket abutments, while Nevada Creek in Powell county gets $10,800 for similar work. Bids are June 15. projects run summer months without hindering storage. The Tongue River dam serves 40,000 acres and 60,000 acre-feet. Nevada Creek serves about 15,000 acres and 11,000 acre-feet.
Montana State Treasurer Ray N. Shannon reported a May 31 balance of 15,942,925 dollars, more than 1.5 million higher than May 31, 1939. The year ago figure was 14,314,?6 dollars, indicating a strong year over year gain in state finances.
A crowd of more than 500 witnessed the race between Gold Dust and Black Tad on the circular track west of the city. Black Tad won easily. Henry Ellingson of Melville visited Livingston for the day. George M. Hatch started a new enterprise at Bi Timber with sheds pens and 25 shearers to cloth the sheep arriving at the market.
Clyde E. Davis accepts summer post with Nelson Drug Co. Elmer Smith of the Auditorium theatre heads to Livingston for appendix operation. James Reynolds of Absarokee dies traveling an old trail from Fishtail to Piper East Rosebud ranch. Legal action looms over Stillwater county creation with $5 million value dispute. Big Timber loses to Harlowton 6 to 5 in 11 innings with listed lineup. George Leach manages Medley ranch for Glass Lindsay Co. Anna and Agnes Rapstad return from Sioux Falls. Library board hires Pound to consult on library building plans. Dr A P O’Leary opens modern hospital. John A. Wilson dies at Warm Springs hospital after nervous illness. burial in Congregational church. former local druggist sold store to Nelson Drug Co.
Pioneer file Peter G Neste reports Melville needs rain. Coal price up 1.75. Jimmy McMillan plans Fourth celebration at Melville. Fish hatchery near completion. Prof E A Erickson named head of We natchee school after Belmont stint. Out-of-town visitors include Mr and Mrs W D Ellis of New York en route to California. High school expansion bid increased by 2 850 to 21 025. Roy O Traver to finish forms by Saturday June 8, 1922. Yellowstone level 4 ft 5 in above normal. A Caulkins named alderman for first ward replacing Henry Witten. C N Pray seeks Republican U S Senate nomination. Emory L Neal moves to Livingston to join Neal and Landes. Horace S Davis to run again. Dorman Kellogg to file for assessor. James Wood of Springdale for sheriff. Ole Birkeland for commissioner all Republicans. Women's club elects officers for the coming year.
Sandra Rafn, aged six, of 318 Burlington Avenue, dies at a local hospital from injuries after a Sunday morning collision on U S highway 10 near Billings. Her brothers Robert and Jack Rafn are injured, with Robert in serious condition and Jack lightly hurt. Driver Mary Jane Michael, 18, suffered a broken nose and was treated and discharged.
Mrs. Franklin Schneider of Cleveland has built a global doll collection over a decade, with dolls from $5 to $150 each. The 400 dolls, while substantial, are only the beginning of her growing assortment started from holiday gifts for friends' children.
The list details candidates for Montana offices on the Republican ticket including United States senator L Ray Carroll and E K Cheadle Jr for Congress. Also noted are governor Sam C Ford and other major posts with multiple city and hometown affiliations across Helena Butte Missoula and Billings.
The document names candidates for Montana Supreme Court seats including Chief Justice Howard A. Johnson of Butte and associate justices Enor K. Matson of Lewistown Claude F. Morris of Havre Ralph L. Arnold of Missoula Albert Anderson of Billings John J. Greene of Helena and Thomas C. Malee of Anaconda with clerks and officials such as J. Ward Crosby in Helena Reid H. Lanway and West L. Powell noted among the slate. The nonpartisan ticket outlines terms and cities for the listed candidates including Great Falls Havre Helena Superior and Billings.
In the District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Edna B Cross deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at Rockwood Brown Horace S Davis Melvin N Holness and Franklin S Longan Suite 4 Montana National Bank Building Billings Montana The date is June 5 1940 at Big Timber Montana Attorneys for administrator Pub June 6 13 20 27 1940.
The annual budget meeting of School District No. 9 Reed Point Montana is scheduled for June 10 1940 at 8 oclock in the morning at the lower school building.
The boards of school trustees in Sweet Grass county Montana will meet on Monday June 10 1940 at 8 00 p m to consider and adopt a preliminary budget for the school year starting July 1 1940 All district taxpayers may attend and be heard Dated May 25 1940 Margaret Deegan Co Superintendent of Schools Clerk of Board of School Budgets Supervisors of Sweet Grass County Montana Pub May 30 June 6 1940
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