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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
8
Reynolds area notes report Mrs Marie Moler Reed Point visiting relatives in Billings and Livingston with multiple local movements. Donations to the Red Cross collected at the post office. sheep shearing is steady. rain improves pastures. many local residents visit Billings, Livingston, and Gibson for doctors, blood tests, and family events. A June 10 1940 death of Mitchell Blair is noted with a detailed obituary.
About 700 American refugees arrived back in New York aboard the United States liner President Roosevelt after a fog delay at Fire Island. Passengers included Rhodes scholars and relatives of consular officials, with Red Cross volunteers aiding the voyage home. A 35-year-old man from Sea Cliff was arrested on an old income tax charge during quarantine. The Washington set sail from Verd with 1000 Americans bound for Portugal and Ireland.
Rain delays end, Estelle Fraser Johnson Sheen shearing resumes. Denver visitor Joe Meline arrives to visit uncle Jack Johnson and wife. Mitchell Blair dies Monday after prolonged illness. Billie Fraser sixth birthday party hosted by Mrs Sidney Fraser Jr with guests. Bozeman Reed Point picnic attracts about 50 residents. Local families listed among attendees. Union services planned at Evareces church with Rev and Sty. 4 Pousema returning from Cressey. Greeley to host nursery school on campus next fall. 4-H Mandy 4-P club meets with Powine Bare presiding. members craft dish towels. Next meeting set for Patsy Brumfield home June 12.
Irvin Overfelt reported a heavy sheep loss of about 300 head from a flock of 400 after a 39 degree cold snap. The flock, recently shorn, was driven through Dead Mans canyon to a hilltop corral while Overfelt was away, leading to the fatal loss.
The Columbus News reports a marriage license issued in Columbus on June 1 for Torval Olsen and Ann Muggy, both 30 from Big Timber. Also noted are local weddings and a longtime conductor’s retirement from the Northern Pacific after 53 years, with plan to settle in Billings.
The War Office said the Duke of Windsor is visiting French troops on the Italian border and will return to his headquarters. The move suggests a new mission beyond his former liaison role with French and British forces. The Duchess remains with him at their Camp D Antibes villa near the frontier.
For sale notice and real estate ads appear from Big Timber. Mrs Gertrude Weidinger offers a ranch two miles north of town. Also small irrigated ranch with 7 rooms near city limits. John P Campbell, licensed dealer, lists ranch or city property with contact numbers.
In Washington on June 8 the House approved Wagner Act amendments aimed at creating a new labor relations board, but senators warned the measures may be sent to a committee pigeonhole. Rep Smith of Virginia led the push, while Rep Hook of Michigan cast doubt on the bill becoming law. Norton of New Jersey criticized AFL President Green for endorsing the revisions.
We express sincere appreciation for the kind assistance during our father's illness and for the beautiful floral tributes at his death. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Blair and Family Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Fraser Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Burton
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