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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
4
The Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha depart Montana after warm receptions in Big Timber and across the Treasure State. Residents, including descendants of Montana's first Norwegian settlers, greet them with pride and praise their gracious bearing and good humor.
Gov. Roy E. Ayers praised late Sen. Thomas J. Walsh in an address to Carroll College graduates. He recalled Walsh’s rise from modest beginnings in Helena to national influence as a trusted legal adviser and senator, noting his honesty and dedication to public service.
The Helena Independent argues editorials still matter as Newsdom elevates columnists, while The Pioneer and Montana editors warn against mythical stories from journalism schools. They urge reporters to preserve real local news and editorials, noting the value of backbone reporters like John Jones and Bill Brown.
The Sweet Grass County Montana board of commissioners met June 5 1939 with members Halls Olson Anderson and Patemon present. They approved minutes filed and listed numerous payments including sheriff under-sheriff clerk of court janitor and school fund expenses and welfare allocations. The board adjourned at 5 pm to reconvene June 6.
The house defeated the Townsend old age pension measure poised at up to 200 dollars monthly for people sixty and older funded by a business tax. Critics called it a severe sales tax. supporters argued it offered relief and favored American goods.
A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle belonging to any paid up member of the Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association on the protected list. Grant Bishir, Secret.
The note records mention a pioneer named Tim who advocates better business or biotechnical progress. It describes a local push for improved timber practices and community growth. Names of organizations or places are unclear due to damage. The fragment hints at regional development themes and historical context.
Springdale shows a plan for a modern depot. A Glass-Lindsay project updates include a ditching machine drawing twelve horses and capable of two to two and a half miles of ditch daily. Local delegates discuss Sixth district judge pending a candidate. Mentions May Nicholson and a corrugated iron warehouse being built by Montana Power Co. in Billings.
Notice in the District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana for the estate of Thomas J Newspalmer deceased creditors urged to present claims with vouchers within four months at the Big Timber courthouse. Separate public land notice states Grover C Bryan of McLeod Montana filed for final proof to establish land claim before U S Commissioner John A Lowry Big Timber June 14 1939 witnesses Frank Palmer S J Craft Graham Woolsey Pete Petersen all of McLeod Montana First May 11 1939 Last June 8 1939
Dated June 7 1939 E O Overland administrator of the estate of Thomas J Newspalmer deceased. Publication June 8 15 22 29 1939 in the newspaper.
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