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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Admiral Stephen Decatur states that the country should always be in the right in its dealings, but it may be right or wrong in those interactions. The phrase emphasizes national pride while acknowledging possible errors in diplomacy.
The Livingston Enterprise has shifted to an evening edition with early morning Big Timber mail and AP News. The piece reflects on the paper's long history, Montana towns, and how local fraternal groups shape editorial focus while praising its enduring role as a statewide news distributor.
Corpus Christi newspaper recounts Navy aviation mates’ perilous patrols with Wing 10 from the Philippines to Australia. Pilot Houston R. Cannon describes underwater swimming to dodge bullets, crashes and rescues, and grim endurance as planes were lost and ships bombed.
Public Land Sale notice from the U S Land Office in Billings Montana lists Clara Grosfield as applicant with Serial 038421 offering a tract in Yney Sec 15 T 1 15 at not less than 2.00 per acre on July 20 1942. Probate notice for Iver M Hoyem estate sets June 26 1942 for proving will and issuance of Letters Testamentary to Mike I Hoyem and Ingwald I Hoyem in the Sweet Grass County District Court.
Andrew Holland as administrator publishes a notice to creditors and claimants of the estate of Ivar Holland to present claims with vouchers within ten months of the first publication. Claims must be filed at the law office of E. O. Overland in Big Timber Montana, the estate’s courthouse building. Dated June 12 1942. Attorney for administrator E. O. Overland. Publication dates June 18 25 and July 2 9 1942.
Katherine McCormick assignee of Nora Be Jacobs gives intent to prove final claim to Lots 6 7 and E half SW quarter Section 6 Township 2 North Range 15 East Montana, before U S commissioner Addie D Lowry in Big Timber on July 6 1942. Witnesses Scott Baker Clyde Bainter Eddie Harper Anshelm Olin of Big Timber. Pub dates June 4 11 18 25.
The United States navy disclosed the heavy loss after a medium sized American freighter sank off the Atlantic coast June 15. Eighty one survivors, including 23 soldiers, were rescued as the ship went down quickly with two torpedoes. Corporal William Samuels was among those rescued. In Tobruk Cairo report the siege ends with Axis capture and 35,000 British prisoners.
April recounts the fall of Corregidor two weeks after a veteran's grim estimate. Aviation Machinists' Mate Cannon earns two hash marks for eight years of service, marking a long wartime record.
The State of Montana summons listed defendants in a quiet title action over land in Sweet Grass County. The 20 day response period begins June 3 1942 with the court clerk in Big Timber Montana. The filing references the south half of northwest quarter southwest quarter and south half of southeast quarter of section 22 township 2 north range 15 east.
Harry Kaufman quits as forest range rider. Reed Point reports wolf losses to stock. Miss Mabel Barbour teaches at McLeod. city buys 300 shade trees for citizens. Body found in the Yellow Stone near Grey Cliff. High school bids sought for five new lots. James Reed returns from Florida and Arkansas. County fair fund reaches 3800 dollars. Road work to the grounds proceeds with teams and scrapers.
Pioneer files report the death of Sheriff Menzies of Meagher County, a paralysis stroke for Spencer Jarrett, and various local movements and travels including Dr Wearne heading to Columbia Falls. Notes mention wool sales, a wedding at the Grand hotel, a murder charge against Mrs Zimmerman, and visiting local character Sandy Ten Broeck returning from Anderson Springs.
A marriage license issued by the Billings clerk connects Clive W. Haas of Big Timber and Elsa P. Showalter of Burnettsville Indiana. W G Kain a Billings businessman dies of apoplexy at the Northern Pacific station while en route to a Pinochle Inn visit. Ace Cox recalls past ties to Big Timber including racing eras with Kickapoo Gold Dust Bay Sid and Black Tad.
Notice is given that on July 17 and 18 1942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in front of the county treasurer's office in Sweet Grass County Montana all property in Sweet Grass County and the city of Big Timber with delinquent 1941 taxes will be sold at public auction if taxes plus interest penalties and costs are not paid. A complete delinquent record is available for public inspection in the county treasurer's office. Dean Lowry, Treasurer. Pub. June 25 July 29 1942.
William McCormick of Big Timber Montana gives notice of intent to make final proof to establish his Carey Act claim to Lots 3 4 5 and SE I NW I section 6 township 2 north range 15 east Montana principal meridian. He will appear before Addie D Lowry United States commissioner in Big Timber Montana on July 6 1942 with witnesses Scott Baker Clyde Bainter Eddie Harper Anshelm Olin all of Big Timber Montana.
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