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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
1
Florence Utermohle paints a portrait of rural Montana neighbors tied by a party line and shared life. The poem celebrates how neighbors stay informed, respond to emergencies, and support each other through fire, sickness, and loss with practical deeds.
Arthur Schump proves a trout can swallow odd things by pulling a three pound fish from the Boulder that had a rock inside it. The rock measured about four inches by two inches and over a quarter inch thick, a reminder that fish may swallow unusual items. If lures fail consider tiny boulders as a joke caution.
Retail prices of meat and some canned goods are forecast to rise this summer. A spokesman notes no broad price rise for food overall, with flour and bread possibly falling, eggs staying high. Meat prices may rise seasonally then ease in fall as new animals enter markets.
The Montana Federation of Womens Clubs district four held its biennial convention in Big Timber with 22 clubs represented and 925 members. Mrs Mildred H Graeter of Deer Lodge spoke at the banquet on the Miami national convention and the Hoover Commission was discussed by Ashley Roberts. Hostess committees and displays highlighted the event under the theme Woman s Responsibility in Her Community.
Anton Zeleny 72 retired Big Timber meat market operator died at the state hospital in Warm Springs after a long illness cause listed as hardening of the arteries He had been in failing health since 1942 and was taken to Warm Springs six weeks ago Funeral services set Friday at 2 30 p m from Evangelical United Brethren church Big Timber with Rev F Everal Wines officiating Interment in Mountain View
Betty Kremper daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kremper will travel to Santa Barbara California June 17 to attend the regional Future Homemakers of America convention. She leads Montana as state chairman of recreation for 1949 50 and will be joined by 24 girls and three advisors with overnight stops in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas before a June 24 return.
The Montana supreme court heard arguments on a 5 million dollar bond plan for Greater University units. Russell E. Smith of Missoula represented plaintiff E W Thomas in seeking to halt bond advertising. voters approved the referendum last fall. The case questions the 1947 law authorizing bonds, levy limits, and who may vote. The hearing lasted about 50 minutes and was taken under advisement.
Atty General Tom C Clark said 60 percent of men released from federal prisons become second offenders during a University of Chicago round table debate. He called the federal system 100 percent successful at protecting the public but noted rehabilitation and funding gaps impede studying better options.
New York June 13 stocks fell to a 414‑year low as market losses widened. Shares dropped to between 2 to 7.50 dollars with overall losses totaling more than 1 billion dollars on a day described as one of the busiest of the year.
An unidentified epidemic has affected over 1000 people in Prince George B C during the past three weeks. Physicians cannot determine the cause but suspect a virus and a doctor named L Maxwell suggests it could be a type of influenza. Cases appear to be declining in number but growing more severe.
Ed and Mansfield Bryan of Three Forks, formerly Big Timber residents, spent last week visiting Mrs. C V O Leary at her home and socializing with friends.
Pfc. Edward A. Warner of Winnett died December 7 1944 in France while carrying messages with the 100th Infantry. Rites conducted by the Winnett American Legion at Mountain View with Capt. Louis Kalberg reading his posthumous silver star citation. Born October 17 1925 he was 19. Survived by parents Mrs Eline Adam Warner and H E Warner two uncles grandmother and an aunt.
Ground observers found a grasshopper nest with 1500 hoppers per square yard as U S Department of Agriculture planes prepared for an aerial campaign. Experts noted unusually dense populations in areas slated for poisoned bran drops, signaling potential outbreak risk.
A Seattle couple, Mr. and Mrs. R. Langwasser, praised Montana historic markers and author Bobd Fletcher of Butte after a pleasure trip from Ohio. They asked to tell Fletcher he is wonderful through Albert Erickson, associate state advertising publicity director, noting the markers’ humor and appeal to travelers.
A second bridge on the Boulder at Schmidtehofer ranch collapsed under a bulldozer on a truck and trailer. Traffic to McLeod via Boulder road is halted with a detour planned via Livingston along Mission Creek and West Boulder roads. The outfit owner J. H. Henrichsen and driver Harold Smitty Smith of Billings were involved. the driver was treated for an injured arm and sent to Billings for observation. County officials investigate a possible new west side road and an old wagon road may be restored for car travel.
According to Bishop William J. Condon Father P C Wolframski has been named pastor of Sts Cyril and Methodius church at Pompeys Pillar effective Tuesday July 12. He previously served as first pastor of Big Timber starting July 1 1947 succeeding Father Harold Merrill. The installation at Pompeys Pillar is planned for Wednesday July 13 at 7 30 p m and all are invited.
Montana declares its 1949 tourist season official with nine highway ports of entry open. Yellowstone gate facilities ready as last year saw a million visitors. Glacier Park reports rising May traffic with 281 562 visitors last year. Dudes and anglers expected to boost summer travel as licenses stay brisk.
New York June 13 The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports a brighter outlook for polio victory by end of 1948 despite last year's epidemic of 27 804 cases The 11th annual report cites progress toward a vaccine and notes a large 1948 research project to determine how many viruses cause polio including early signs of virus cultivation outside nervous tissue Researchers say sufficient virus quantities are needed to prepare a vaccine.
Minneapolis couple Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brockway traveled to Billings on Sunday to greet their daughter-in-law Mrs. Bob Brockway and granddaughter arriving from Minneapolis. Bob Brockway, a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture this spring, is anticipated to return home next week.
Laughs and thrills are promised at the American Legion donkey baseball game to be held Friday evening at the high school athletic field. A committee selected cowboys with baseball ties, listing players who have ridden horses in the past 15 years and some with prior donkey experience from last year’s event.
Montana’s state fish and game department reports 14 275 antelope permits issued since the first special opening. Permits grew from 400 thirteen years ago to 3 265 this year due to aerial census methods and a coyote poisoning campaign. Hunters returned 67 percent of permit cards in 1948 and an estimated 89 percent of antelope hunters were successful. Applications run Aug 1–20 with a fee and big game license required.
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