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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
8
Local items sketch weekly visits to Hardin and Livingston and homecomings from Missoula Bozeman and Seattle. Langlade society reports announce Lutheran Ladies Aid, Woman’s Club picnic, Wool movement to Northern Pacific and a Yellowstone park trip. Engagement news, honors, legacy, and a Lions club election highlight community life with several who left for Oregon Washington and Montana destinations.
A sermon-like prayer extols courage patriotism holiness and character over wealth and status urging citizens to honor deeds for fellow men. The speaker hopes the nation becomes a world fit for heroes through industry devotion and character of the people.
Paris papers debate a reported 10 hour 45 minute Channel swim by Vencelas Spacek from Wissant to Dover. The Czech legation offered no confirmation beyond the swimmer’s account, while Boulogne experts cite cold water and two weeks of poor conditions as reasons the feat may be unlikely. Discrepancies in reports from Calais and Boulogne fuel the mystery.
Lieutenant Chadwick B. Smith and Robert Lee Smith flew from Minneapolis to Livingston in a government T-3 biplane, landing after delays for gasoline. They arrived at 9 p m central time after a 15 plus hour journey with two stops in Aberdeem South Dakota and Miles City.
Six convicts condemned for the Klein murder attempt another breakout at Statesville penitentiary. Four overpowered guards and abducted Sheriff Albert E Markgraf but bullets from guards halted the escape. One convict died at the scene. Charles Schader gained freedom as the others were recaptured or killed.
Evangeline Lindbergh, mother of Charles Lindbergh, receives cheering crowds as her son is hailed “America's captain courageous” during the New York parade. She later meets reporters at 270 Park Avenue and says she has not signed any teaching contract.
On New York’s Fifth Avenue a halted Jop Lindbergh parade briefly yielded to Mrs. E G Chamberlin of Denison Iowa the mother of Clarence Chamberlin as she travels to meet her son in Europe. Deputy Inspector Van Wagner paused the march to allow her car to cross while she comments on her son and the Lindbergh welcome.
Mrs Louise Cable a prominent Los Angeles clubwoman shot and killed 14 year old Raymond Frazzini after an argument with his father Damiano at the Cable ranch where the family had been hunting rabbits. The gun went off as the Frazzinis were leaving in their car. The shooting occurred after Damiano struck Cable with a shotgun breaking it. The coroner’s inquest will be held Monday. Frazzini home is in Los Angeles.
A 76 year old recluse known as the mysterian was found dead in the basement of two frame houses near the Brooklyn Bridge. Police believe he died a week earlier from an unclear cause after neighbors smelled gas and noted stacked newspapers. Relatives include a ill brother Dr Thomas A King and two daughters Mrs Charles W Tiller and Pearl King.
Four men died in an electrocution at the Belmont mine when 440 volts passed between bodies as they moved an electric ventilating fan. Jacobson brothers Edwin and August have a double funeral. Thomas Chapman will be honored at a separate chapel service. Lawrence Lrosseau’s plans were not yet set.
GREAT FALLS June 11 The Montana State Press association executive committee announced plans for a gridiron dinner as the convention entertainment in Great Falls September 8 9 and 16. The dinner in the Palm room of Hotel Rainbow will be private with no press coverage. Attendees include E G Leipheimer C H Draper R G Linebarger Dean A L Stone E H Cooney and O S Warden from several Montana newspapers and schools.
The Hogan Campfire Girls announce a candy sale at the Montana Power Co office on Friday June 17 at 1 p m. The event aims to raise funds and support local activities. Proceeds go to troop programs and community projects.
In June and July 1 am paying Se per dozen premium for eggs from purebred flocks. Cc. W. Allen.
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