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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1938

Page

8

Local candidates tour Montana and rodeo plans expand

Attorney W. C. Husband, Republican candidate for Congress in the Second district, visited Harlowton en route from Virginia City. Payne Templeton filed for the Democratic nomination in the First district. Leo Cremer announced 13 western rodeos with new stock and a cross bull act.

W. C. Husband Williard Lewistown Stockdal Billings Harlowton Virginia City Montana Wheatland County Pioneer Payne Templeton Congress Jerry O’connell Butte E. C. Harris Anaconda Maggie Smith Hathaway Stevensville T. J. Collins Helena Templeton Kalispell Mont Gallatin Billings Gazette Leo Cremer Melville Rodeo Cremer Scott Lance Arlee Missoula Jimmie Nesbit Madison Square Gardens New York City W. C. Rowsey Malta Lyle Rowsey Phillins County Shelbyville Bozeman Big Timber Shawmut Wolf Point Carol T. Kroger Cecil Alfred Wm. C. Rowsey Ada Lee Mildred Glenn Alfred Hubert Henry Quincy Ill

Classified Ads Listings Mixed in Montana

Ten good saddle horses for sale. Also wanted three hundred sheep pastured for summer near Gibson. Various items: coal ae, Acousticon, eyesight consult at Grand hotel June 30 to July 2. Bids sought for Kent School Dist No 10 repairs. 283 acre ranch near Grey Cliff for rent, or house and pasture separately. Small ranch for sale or rent with 3 rooms and barn. Lost May 25 between Big Timber and McLeod spare tire and wheel. Priced quick sale two-room and stone Prevost property near tracks. Listings include Cremer Shawmut Mont E A Carlson Gibson Mont Mrs K Rennebaum McLeod McLeod Albert Seasongood Lazy A S Ranch McLeod Wm Greig.

E. A. Carlson Gibson Grey Cliff Myers A. E. Modie Mont E. A. Bieber Art Sweet Grass County S. W. McLeod National Forest Albert Seasongood Eer McLeod Big Timber Pioneer Prevost Greig

Montana Chief Justice Sands Obituary and Succession Plan

Chief Justice Walter B. Sands died Monday night after a long illness. The 1940 election cycle will appoint a temporary successor per state law, with nominations by writing at the primary and the top two names advancing to the November ballot. Sands, born 1870 in Maiden Rock Wisconsin, served Chinook and Harlem, Montana, and leaves a widow and five children.

Sands Great Falls Capitol Justice Sands Maiden Rock Wis Harlem Mont University of Minnesota Law College Chinook Mary Cook Illinois Glen Sands Bozeman Milo Sands Coynne Sands Frank Miller Cut Bank George Hoag Helena The Presbyterian Church John Jewell Roy Ayers Walter B. Sands Jewell

Womans Club Reports Year of Community Service

Big Timber Womans Club led TB tests for high school freshmen and adults, conducted cancer control, sent flowers to Armistice day, Easter, and Christmas bags to Fort Harrison, donated to Red Cross and Florence Crittenden Home, and funded costumes for an Easter pageant. Members hosted speakers on education and poetry, planned fall art exhibits and child health conference, won Mary Stark banner for 38 percent membership gain, and supported Deer Lodge state prison for legal executions.

E. O. Overland Big Timber Womans Club Red Cross Fort Harrison Fort, Harrison Florence Crittenden Bozeman Prof. Sebart Billings Polytechnic L. B. McMullen Billings Edmund Fern Bombay India Remuad Old Kannuck Mary Stark District IV Deer Lodge

Private plane crash kills five near Worland Wyoming

Four men and a woman die when a four place cabin monoplane piloted by William O Bashaw crashes into a root cellar on a Worland area farm after motor failure. Passengers include Helen Brattus Lloyd Paris Wesley Bard and W B Bledsoe with Bashaw missing from earlier flight.

Worland Wyo William O. Bashaw Seattle Here Bashaw Helen Brattus Renton Wash Lloyd Paris Wesley Bard Spokane W. B. Bledsoe Valley Falls Kan John Nicola Charles Cavanaugh Nicola Paris H. B. Paris Bard Mildred Bard Little Art Greybull Bledsoe Washington Air College Tacoma Instant Mileski Lander George Evans Cavanaugh Cody Wvyo Miles City Mont Glen Allin N. C W. R. Martin Chicago Lovell Martin Big Horn Basin Montana State Line

Who Is She Mrs Norman J Irvine From Seattle

The Seattle paper profiles Stella Walker Irvine in its Who Is She column. Born in Macon Missouri she comes from a line of teachers and professionals. Her career includes teaching and county school supervision in Montana Seattle community work in World War I Red Cross Liberty Loan drives club leadership and extensive PTA and women’s club service across Washington.

Seattle Sweet Grass County Macon Macon County Kirksville State Normal School Macon District Academy Clar Ence Big Timber Mont Havre Dillon Red Cross Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs Women’s City Club General Federation of Womens Clubs Anti- Tuberculosis League of King County Goodwill Industry Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers National Congress Washington Congress University of Washington Bellingham Normal School Ellensburg Washington Education Association Early American Glass Club National Congress of Parents and Teachers Norman J. Irvine

Local Notes from Bridger Creek and Surrounding Areas

Farmers busy with haying at Bridger Creek. Ike Lay recovered from a Saturday illness by midweek. Fifty-one attended the Gallatin Reed Point picnic at Livingston enjoying the day. George Lay and son from Hamilton visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Sidney Fraser Senior and Junior with Billy, and Mrs. Johnson shopped in Billings on Tuesday.

Ike Lay Gallatin-Reed Point Livingston George Lay Hamilton Sidney Fraser Sr Sidney Fraser Jr Billy Johnson

Local Births and Visits Highlight Big Timber Week

A week of births and visits in Big Timber includes the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Elza Kerr at the Keith Harlan home, and a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley on the Berrie farm. Numerous relatives and friends from Park City, York, Harlowton, Bozeman, Billings, Somers, and surrounding towns traveled, hosted, or socialized across multiple homes and local venues.

Elza Bud) Kerr Keith Harlan Big Timber Howard Thompkins Park City Armenia Thelander Geraldine Neumann Bozeman Ballard Bare Philip Joe Martha Stillwater George Warner Cheyenne Wyo Thos. Shanks York Mont Sidney Fraser Knute Stanley Fraser Jean Harlowton Frances Ellen Wagner Billings George Stritch Custer, Mont Eric White Minnesota Gerrit Scholten Julia Scholten Big, Timber Veldhuis Warm Springs Lorraine Bayers Eleanor McLees Robert Cunningham B. T. Deeney Helen Drew Normal School Somers Billy Knute Lay Mack Morris Pleun Roebel Jack Johnson Eystein Birkeland Vicnic of Gallatin Livingston Arthur van Oosten Great Falls Agnes Perry Moler Wild Horse Can James Bradley Berrie Farm River Bridge Jack Collins Yellowstone Park Park Ralph Drew James Lawrence State College of Education State Superintendent of Schools

Limits Proposed on Wheat Speculation by Commodity Exchange

Washington June 13 The Commodity Exchange administration proposed limits on speculative trading in grain futures Secretary Wallace said approvals are needed from the Commodity Exchange Commission and filing exceptions ends after July 10 The plan sets limits on net futures holdings and on trading by individuals covering wheat corn oats rye barley and flaxseed and excludes bona fide hedging transactions

Washington Commodity Exchange Administration Secretary of Agriculture Wallace Commodity Exchange Commission

Wheat prices surge in Chicago pit after buying rush

In Chicago on a Saturday, the wheat pit overflowed with buying orders lifting prices nearly 5 cents to 80 cents a bushel, the highest in five weeks, as trading rules cap daily moves at 5 cents.

Chicago

Cremer Seeks Democratic Nomination for Montana State Representative

Leo J. Cremer files for the Democratic nomination for Montana state representative. He promises service at all times in the best interests of Montana if nominated and elected.

Montana

Ceryl V. O Leary Seeks Sweet Grass County Treasurer Post

County Treasurer candidate Ceryl V. O Leary runs on the Republican ticket. She asks Sweet Grass County voters for support and pledges to perform duties with courtesy and efficiency if elected.

Sweet Grass County Ceryl V. O’leary

County Attorney Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination

A candidate for County Attorney seeks the Republican nomination and pledges diligent courteous service if elected. The author asks for support at the July primary.

Miles Announces Candidacy For renomination To Represent Constituents

Republican candidate BEN B. MILES declares support for government by the people outlined in the primary filing on July 19. He emphasizes rights and liberties protected by just and equal laws under representative governance.

Ben B. Miles

McComas Seeks Sweet Grass County Assessor Nomination

For assessor nomination James G. McComas asks for support from voters and party members in Sweet Grass County. The message emphasizes his candidacy and request for backing.

Sweet Grass County James G. McComas

Brannin Seeks Democratic Candidacy for Treasurer

Jimmy Brannin announces support for his nomination in the upcoming primary on July 19 seeking the office of treasurer. He asks for backing from voters and outlines his qualifications and plans.

Jimmy Brannin

Sheriff Candidate Seeks GOP Support for July Primary

FOR SHERIFF Having filed for the republican nomination for sheriff in the July primaries, I respectfully solicit RALPH "BUS" JARRETT.

Ralph “Bus” Jarrett Sweet Grass County

Candidate for Assessor on Republican Ticket

A. W. Strickland announces candidacy for the assessor nomination on the Republican ticket at the primary election on July 19. If nominated and elected he pledges to devote his entire time to the duties of the assessor office.

Perle

Nomination for Sheriff in Sweet County

A July primary campaign note endorses SAM FALLANG Sr for sheriff. Supporters urge voters to back his candidacy in the upcoming election given his experience and community ties in Sweet County.

Smith seeks County Assessor nomination in Montana primary

George A. Smith announces his candidacy for County Assessor on the Republican ticket in the upcoming July primaries. He cites four years of prior assessor experience in North Dakota and pledges a businesslike economical approach if elected.

North Dakota Montana Geo. A. Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomval Gunderson Harold Shipton Ted Gunderson Jack Egerman St. Cloud Minn Theo. Murray Browning Nils Petersen Charles Hathaway Roy Olson W. A. Robison Red Lodge Professional Directory Roy R. Frazier M. W. Barr E. C. Overland Law L. W. Baskett Montana Power Co Black Big Timber D. Claiborn J. A. Lowry Real Estate, Insurance Bonds and Abstracts Undertaking J. D. Herries Masonic Aoe Cremer, Shawmut, Mont Chief Justice Womans Club Stella Walker Irvine Bridger Creek Reed Point C. J. Ellingson Motor Inn Leo J. Cremer Vylllet A. W. Strickland Sam Fallang, Sr Margaret Deegan Northern Pacific Railway North Coast Limited
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