Poorest Paid of All: Commissioners’ Per Diem and Work Load
This week’s commissioners’ notes highlight T T Olson Sigurd T Lavold and W H Halls totals for per diem mileage and viewing roads with combined bills that fall well below county officer salaries. The piece argues their duties include court house meetings with state agencies and welfare work, plus aiding the needy, while receiving modest compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Olson
Welfare Board
Sigurd T. Lavold
W. H. Halls
WPA
PWA
Lavold
Halls
Olson
Court House
United States
Congress urged to end tax discrimination on federal salaries
The piece argues courts protect a paradoxic tax gap where federal salaries escape state and local taxes while politicians urge action. Representative Cochran of Missouri proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the inequity, criticizing the idea of exempting government workers as unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cochran
Missouri
Helena
The
Detroit News
Old
Sioux City Tribune
Scripps-Howard
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
What He Did for Humanity Story of a Farmers Aid
A former Kansas governor recalls a parable about helping humanity. A merchant’s blackboard invites deeds for all, with entries from a lawyer pleading for all, a doctor prescribing for all, a preacher praying for all, and an old farmer finally writing I pay for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humanity
Kansas
Sweet Grass County Pioneers Resolve Samuel G Webster Death
The Sweet Grass County Pioneers Society of Big Timber Montana passes a June 4 1937 resolution mourning the death of Samuel G Webster who died May 6 1937. The note extends sympathy to the bereaved family and orders minutes and a copy sent to the family. Signed by Chairman T T Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Montana
Samuel G. Webster
Sweet Grass County Pioneers’ Society
T. T Olson
For sale Frigidaire in A-1 condition
George's Handy Shop advertises a Frigidaire in top condition for immediate purchase at a bargain price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’s Handy Shop
Montana Sealed Bids Sought for Big Timber Bridge Project
State Highway Commission of Montana invites sealed bids by June 30 1937 for U S Public Works Highway Project NRS 283 D a five span 379 75 ft steel and concrete bridge over the Yellowstone River near Big Timber with grading crushed gravel surfacing and drainage on approach road. Project budget 59000 with wage rates 60 cents to 1 00 per hour and strict bid requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Works Highway Project
Yellowstone River
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
State Highway Commission
Helena
Montana
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Missoula
State Highway Commission of Montana
D. A. McKinnon
Lloyd A. Hague
Last Big Timber Bridge Faces Replacement by Modern Structure
A long standing bridge at Bray's hill in Big Timber, built in the 1880s by Harvey and Frank Bliss, stands aged and unsafe. Once a key wool and stock route, its fate hinges on Public Works Administration plans to replace with concrete and steel, preserving a historic landmark for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Bray
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Pacific Coast
Sorby
Melville
J. B. Hooper
Park County
Sweet Grass County
Fish Creek
Musselshell
Milwaukee
Pioneer
Lutheran Church announces summer Bible school and services
Rev A A Holbeck leads Sunday School at 10 a m and English services at 11 a m. Summer Bible school begins Monday June 21 at 9 a m in the Parish Hall with Mrs Alvin Husebye as teacher. Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
A. A. Holbeck
Alvin Husebye
Community church events listed for week and local park gathering
Rev. Claire L Harris leads morning worship at 11 with evening service at 8 E L C E prayer meeting Thursday at Mos home 8 p m and social Friday at Robinson ranch 8 p m Choir rehearsal Saturday 7 State Lascibly at Luccock park Livingston starts Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byangedias
Claire L. Harris
Mos
Robinson Ranch
Luccock Park
Livingston
First Congregational Family Day at Voges School
Rev. C. E. Tate leads Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship with sermon at 11 a.m. Family day offers a testament to each attending family and a Bible to the largest family. Service moves to Voges school house at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
C. E. Tate
Christian Science Gathering Sundays in Dallman Hall
Christian Scientists meet in Dallman Hall each Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Christian Scientists
Dallman Hall
St Josephs Catholic Mass Schedule Noted
Fr Schuh conducts Mass on the second Sunday of each month at 9 30 a m and on the fourth Sunday at 11 a m, as listed for St Josephs Catholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph’s
Fr. Schuh
Church of God Overseer H. W. Pote Devotional Hour Schedule
Overseer H. W. Pote leads devotional hour at 11 and evangelistic service at 8 p m The state assembly runs Thursday through Sunday inclusive this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
H. W. Pote
State Assembly
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Montana District Court
The Federal Land Bank of Spokane sues Joseph J Forewald Mary R Forewald Montana Oil and Development Co and Sweet Grass National Farm Loan Assn. Sheriff sale set for June 26 1937 at 1 p m at Big Timber Court House Montana real estate includes Lots Three Four south half of Northwest Quarter Southwest Quarter Section Two all of fractional Section Three and West Half of West Half Section Twenty eight Township Three North Range Sixteen East plus water rights and appurtenances. attorney Claude A Johnson. sale date listed Pub June 3 10 17 24 1937
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Montana
Sweet Grass
Federal Land Bank of Spokane
Joseph J. Forewald
Mary R. Forewald
Montasota Oil & Development Company
Sweet Grass National Farm Loan Association
Big Timber
Montana Meridian
Sweet Grass County
Ed Bartels
Floyd McAllister
Mary Ingle
A. H. Richardson
Margaret E. Richardson
C. R. Malone
Towit
Range Fifteen
Sweet Grass Creek
Notice of Sale in Big Timber Montana 1937 Auction
Public auction of described property to the highest cash bidder at two o'clock p m July 10 1937 at the front door of the court house Big Timber Montana. Sale directed by the county commissioners order dated June 9 1937. Property to be sold sub-<undiclosed>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
State of
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
A. D
Fires rage in Yellow stone National park timber
In Yellow stone National park three fires burn through timber prompting local concern. The report notes widespread smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts as authorities monitor the spread and potential impact on park resources and nearby communities.
Prominent Local News and Notices From Pioneer File
The annual Junior Prom was held at the high school Friday evening. D. J. Arnold of Gibson and A. M. Holter of Helena dispute ranch ownership. Oliver Ebert bought 140000 pounds of wool in the local pool. Mrs. Chas McDonnell returns from New York visit. Dorman Kepler, 11, wounded by brother Ted. hospitalized in Livingston with good recovery prospects. Nora Blair of Gibson and Chester Fraser of Reed Point wed in Livingston with Judge A. P. Stark presiding. Mrs E R Patterson leaves for Chicago. Ernest Lister dies in Seattle. Harvey Cort honeymooned in Thermopolis. Helen Phelps, north of town, killed in action in France on Nov 5. Lucinda J Prather funeral at Congregational church. interred at Mountain View beside husband Thomas T Prather, who died 1904. She was 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer File
D. J. Arnold
Gibson
A. M. Holter
Helena
Ted
Livingston
Nora Blair
Chester Fraser
Reed Point
A. P. Stark
Henry Hefferlin
Albemarle Hotel
E. R. Patterson
Chicago
Ernest Lister
Washington
Seattle
Harvey Cort
Thermopolis
Wyo
Helen Phelps
France
Lucinda J. Prather
Congregational Church
Joseph Pope
Billings
John Anderson
J. A. Post
R. L. Lewis
Norman Hale
F. R. Hickman
P. A. Bruffey
Mountain View
Thomas T. Prather
Jackson County
Oregon
Montana
Prather
Property Tax Auction Notice for Big Timber Montana Land
Public notice of sale for taxes due 1935 on Lots 13 and 14 in Block 15 Original Town Site Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana appraised at $600.00. E R Patterson Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners Pub June 10 17 24 July 1 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Sweet Grass
Montana
E. R. Patterson
Board of County Commissioners
Notice for Public Auction of Mineral Land in Montana
Department of the Interior General Land Office Billings Montana May 26 1937 notice of final proof for Henry J Hausserman Reed Point Montana under Addl 8 R Hd Act and1932 filing for SWY4 NB% SW 4 Sec 34 T 156 R16E E WNWY Sec 21 T2 R16E. Hearing before John A Lowry Big Timber Montana July 8 1937 witness list includes William F Lay Theodore Thompson Carl Hausserman Ike J Lay. Riddell Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Billings
Montana
Henry J. Hausserman
Reed Point
Range
Prin. Mer
John A. Lowry
U. S
Big Timber
William F. Lay
Theodore Thompson
Carl Hausserman
Ike J. Lay
William Riddell
Register
Land Deed Notice for 320 Acres in Sweet Grass County Montana
Mary Ingle and others hold a 320 acre tract described as sections in Township 4N Range 15E Montana with 200 inches of Sweet Grass Creek waters per 1912 decree. The notice appears in the Sweet Grass County District Court records. dated June 2, 1937. Sheriff affirms action.
Notice of Probate of Will for Gilbert H Goosey
Montana Sweet Grass County notices probate of the last will of Gilbert H Goosey deceased. A hearing to prove the will and issue letters testamentary to Ardath A Lamp is set for July 7 1937 at 10 00 AM in the Big Timber courthouse, with contest allowed by interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sweet Grass
Gilbert H. Goosey
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Ardath A.lamp
Land claim notice for Montana public lands
William F. Lay files intent to make Final Proof to establish a claim to NWY4NW Sec 22 and adjacent parcels in Montana. Hearings before John A. Lowry U S Commissioner at Big Timber on July 8, 1937. Notified by Henry Hausserman Theodore Thompson Oliver Myers and route J Lay of Reed Point Montana.
Sealed bids for Helena coal supply due June 23 1937
Proposals for Bituminous Coal in Helena Montana call for sealed bids to furnish coal to state institutions from July 1 1937 to June 30 1938. Bids must be received at the State Capitol by 10 a m Wednesday June 23 1937 and will be publicly opened. Specifications and bid blanks available from A W Engel State Purchasing Agent. The state may reject any or all bids. Publication dates June 3 10 17 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
State Capitol
A. W. Engel
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Big Timber Pioneer
Jerome Williams
Claude A. Johnson
Red Lodge
Plaintiff
GEO. Swanson
Yellowstone National Park
Robert Roberts
Dry Creek
Anton Lien
Swamp Creek
Harvey Coit
Jean P. Decker
S. A. Perrine
Elks
H. Jacobs
Owen Duffey
Patrick Patten
Mansfield
Bill Stuart
Gordon Langston
Stuart
Strong
Dick Armstrong
A. Ronald McDonnell
John N. MacFarlane
S. R
Henry Hausserman
Oliver Myers
Grey Cliff
Rute J. Lay
Monana
Perrine
Clara M. Zellers
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