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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

2

Montana State college marks last address by President Atkinson at graduation

Dr. Alfred Atkinson spoke at Montana State college commencement as president for the final time. 159 seniors received bachelor of science degrees and seven advanced degrees were awarded amid ceremonies at the college gymnasium following a musical and baccalaureate sermon by Rev. P. Hewison Pollock.

Montana State College Herrick Hall P. Hewison Pollock First Presbyterian Church of Bozeman Carolyn Delaney The State College Atkinson Alfred Atkinson

Four seasons of weather strike mining city

In Butte it rained snow and melted, then a spring hall, autumn wind and sudden sun. Malta reports Major Mahan says D 116th Quartermaster will soon be outfitted in full uniform. Philipsburg liquor store was robbed of 1044 dollars. Russell Mellon notes rear-door entry by thieves.

Butte Malta 116Th Quartermaster Regiment John W. Mahan Montana Philipsburg Russell Mellon Mellon

Opening of Boulder Dam Valve Outlets Creates Massive Waterfall

The opening of valve outlets at Boulder Dam releases a high waterfall exceeding Niagara in height. The event draws observers as the structure channels unprecedented water flow and power potential.

Boulder Dam Niagara

Noted Montana Elks Leader dies after St Louis cruiser race

Prominent Great Falls Elks figure and Montana resident since 1901 died of pneumonia after the cruiser Great Falls reached Pierre South Dakota. Born in Vermont in 1880 he spent over 25 years in the abstract business and was widely known and well liked across the state.

Peter Thormahsen Montana Germany Elks Great Falls St. Louis Pierre S. D Mr. Hubbard Vermont

TIPS SPECIAL IS NAME FOR NEW GASOLINE

Northwest refinery at Cut Bank names the new gasoline Tips Special after a contest. Amy J. Maher of Whitefish won 500 dollars for the top entry Ginger Gas earned Vernon A. Bechard 300 dollars and Jack Cockrell 200 dollars for Nitrolene. Contest drew 7000 to 8000 Montana entries statewide.

Northwest Cut Bank Amy J. Maher Whitefish Vernon A. Bechard Tenth Avenue South Great Falls Jack Cockrell Galata Montana

Weep No More Jellies Jelly Weeping Tips and Recipes

A home preserves guide explains why jelly may weep and how to prevent it. It provides steps for strawberry jelly and rhubarb strawberry jam, including choosing ripe fruit, measuring ingredients, and boiling times for safe, glossy results.

Early Montana Pioneers Sought Wealth and Found Home

The article recalls Montana’s early settlers who moved west for riches and harsh first years. It notes limited farming, scarce staples, and a later shift to loving the mountain home as Idaho became Montana and statehood neared. It highlights the 1869 territorial fair in Helena with detailed exhibit notes from Crow Creek, Bitter Root, and other valleys.

Idaho Montana Samuel Montana Gazette Helena E.S. Wilkinson Martin Maginnis

Plows Open Road Through Snowed Red Lodge Pass

The maintenance department of the state highway commission sent plows to clear the Red Lodge to Cooke City highway over the pass to Yellowstone. The route had been blocked by several feet of snow after early month storms.

Maintenance Department of the State Highway Commission Red Lodge Cooke City Yellowstone Yvark

Carloadings Rise in Montana March Freight Totals

Carloads of freight shipped to Montana stations in March rose to 15,231, up from 13,067 a year earlier, a gain of 2,164, according to Leo L. McConnell, acting traffic expert for the state railroad board.

Montana BEC Leo L. McConnell State Board of Railroad Commissioners

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