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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
4
Secretary of State announces 81 filings for congressional and state offices in Montana. Of these 81, 13 seek lieutenant governor with eight Democrats and five Republicans. Governor Roy E. Avers makes many public appearances, hinting at a lengthy political run as rivals brace for a late campaign pace.
The piece criticizes three GOP leaders Col Lindbergh National Chairman John D M Hamilton and candidate Thomas E Meney. It notes Lindberghs marriage to Senator Morrows daughter and a $1 000 000 wedding gift, his move to England and clash with Roosevelt era policy, and Hamiltons anti New Deal rhetoric. It also mentions Dewey’s potential backing by Ruth McCormick and calls for steady conservative leadership.
Washington reports lawmakers buckle down on a billion dollar defense tax program and plan debate on a 1.7 billion defense bill. The House will vote on Senate amendments to relief funding including Roosevelt’s 50 million refugee aid request while leaders weigh an adjournment timetable.
The National Railway Business Women's association opened its first annual convention at Karst's ranch near Bozeman on June 17. The meeting includes 104 delegates from New York City Baltimore Philadelphia Detroit Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and other cities.
June 18 a grasshopper eradication drive in Hill and Liberty counties runs 24 hours a day. E K Bowman chair of the state hail insurance board says the north Montana infestation threatens widespread damage if not cleared. Poison bait plants operate 24 hours at Rudyard Gilford Chester and Havre with up to 25 trucks hauling bait. The outbreak is worst north of Rudyard near the Canadian border and has already damaged some crops.
Chairman Vinson and Senator Walsh proposed identical bills to expand the navy by 84 ships at an estimated cost of 1.2 billion dollars. The plan would raise the fleet from 1,700,000 tons by about 22 percent, driven by stated world conditions.
Frank J. Holmes of Harlowton was elected president of the Montana County Commissioners association for the coming year with N. W. Edwards named vice president and B. H. McCarthy reelected secretary treasurer. Helena chosen as the 1941 meeting place. Governor Roy E. Ayers urged counties to note state revenue gains since 1937 and a balanced budget.
Montana's June 1 cash total stood at 41.46 million with a net state funds balance of 14.46 million and total investable funds around 18.09 million. Unemployment compensation trust funds and property inventories are noted, alongside bond indebtedness rising to 1.58 million and multiple major fund balances listed.
Helena June 17 Montana reported 83 new cases of communicable diseases last week Dr B K Kilbourne epidemiologist noted fifty measles cases also tick paralysis single case in Sweet Grass county no outbreak others include chicken pox 13 tuberculosis and scarlet fever five each septic sore throat 3 mumps and diphtheria 2 each pneumonia and pink eye one each
Mr. and Mrs. Fraser and friends gather at Sidney Fraser Sr home Friday evening. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Hausserman in Great Falls and Lewistown guests Everett Keller and son. Womans club meets Wednesday at Wade Nelson home. Several families visit Deer Creek relatives and share ice cream cake and coffee.
President urges use of economic power to boost aircraft output and prioritize defense. Pepper argues U S plants could switch GM Ford and Chrysler to aircraft, filling European skies with American planes. Roosevelt signs 1.498 billion army expansion bill and forms defense research committee as London crisis deepens. He also seeks 8.127 million for rivers and harbors to aid defense. London Americans urge McNary to aid Allies with planes guns and troops.
The Hill Billy 4 H club formed at the G C Officer home on June 10 with Mrs Maude Murray chosen leader and officers Jerry Officer president Dolores Murray vice president Donald Murray secretary treasurer Bully Officer recreation leader. Otter Creek 4 H reorganized at Robert Cosgriff home with Bob Cosgriff Jr appointed leader and Ralph Cosgriff president Paul Westervelt vice president Charles McComb secretary treasurer Larry McComb recreation leader. The Stylish Stickers of Gibson met at Burmeister's on June 12 with Marie Burmeister demonstrating a french scarf and Helen Hoffman joining. The Lower Boulder Home Demonstration club met at Nils Petersen ranch. roll call with a poem and canning recipes discussed. July refrigeration topic planned at C V Mosier ranch.
Classified ads note a small irrigated ranch seven room house near city limits with contact numbers 32 K and Box 473, by John P Campbell licensed real estate dealer in Big Timber Montana. Also offers ranch or city property contact 178-M. Includes a training ad for auto diesel welding top body repair and painting at Hanson Auto School Box 1780 X Fargo North Dakota with free catalogue.
F. M. Lamp announces candidacy for renomination to the state senate on the Republican ticket. He cites his Senate service as the basis for his qualifications to continue in office.
Veedah signs a correspondence noting Mrs. L. A. Mirrielees visiting friends in Hurst while 3 Lee takes a business trip to Bozeman. Nellie Kenyon of Huron South Dakota visits sister Mrs. O. M. Hatch with Miss Merrill. A Sunday School benefit social succeeds financially despite cold ice cream. O. M. Hatch or Dr. Moore advertise a tennis ball chaser. T. K. Shaw and family plan to return to their Boulder ranch. B M Mijelde opens a new restaurant in Hickox building drawing customers. Tintinger Bros. advance Main street sidewalk construction with a strong start.
Harold Veblen’s household goods moved to Billings while wool buyers report a slow market. Notable items include a 1922 travel record at Yellowstone Park and a wedding at McLeod. References mention Harold Veblen, Ole Birkeland, Rev. C W McWilliams, Mike Ault, and Frank Wilson among others.
Pastor Axel Anderson leads services on Thursday June 20 with the Ladies Aid at 2 30 pm hosted by Mesdames Peter Riveland and John Peterson. On Sunday June 23 a divine service at 11 am followed by a congregational picnic at the fairgrounds with lunch at noon and free ice cream lemonade and coffee. A loud speaker system will provide afternoon entertainment and all are invited.
The Evangelical Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. The Evangelical League meets at 7:15 p.m. A children's program and Sunday School picnic are planned at the fair grounds. A Summer assembly runs June 24 to 30 at Luccock Park Livingston.
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County the estate of Alvina Wehrmann deceased issues a notice to creditors to present claims with vouchers within 4 months after first publication. M L Parcells is administrator and attorney, Columbus Montana. Publication dates June 20 1940 June 27 1940 July 4 1940.
In the Montana for Sweet Grass County, the estate of Edna B. Cross deceased asks all creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months. The administrator and attorneys Rockwood Brown Horace S. Davis Melvin N. Holness and Franklin S. Longan announce at Suite 4 Montana National Bank Building Billings Mont with dates June 6 13 20 27 1940.
The library announces hours for the season with Monday evenings from 7 to 9 and Tuesday Thursday Saturday slots from 2 30 to 5 and 7 to 9.
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