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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
4
A man who paid two dollars for each prescription to obtain liquor since prohibition ends 16 years ago now alarms at paying two dollars for a yearly permit to buy any amount at the new liquor store.
AP reports nudists plan new colonies in Colorado and Minnesota though start dates are unclear. The piece notes a ban on outdoor ads for The Valley of the Nude spurred crowds, with attendees paying to see more than advertised amid claims the film overstates its reality.
Sen Burton K Wheeler reports PWA will grant final approval for Big Timber water works when funds are available. The town voted $140,000 to bond for a new system last December. editor faced boycott threats over perceived delays. A Helena dispatch notes PWA projects will start in spring, absorbing workers from CWA programs.
The president outlines continued relief for the jobless, favoring self sufficiency to boost spending power. Proposals include farm aid such as improved buildings seed and stock plus related work and modest cash incomes. City unemployed would receive up to six month work on public projects run by local relief agencies.
Editor notes gratitude to The Daily World of Hiawatha for prompt trial coverage. It contrasts Kansas and Montana jury practices, praises Judge Ryan and County Attorney Miller, and calls out modern self defense instructions amid a detailed reflection on Mrs Davis and local sentiment.
The passage argues that committees drive many national activities because individuals resist direct action. People join committees hoping to avoid work by assigning tasks to others, while still claiming influence over outcomes.
A discussion of committees shows how collective tasks meet resistance when members hear the same critique. Tension builds as morale falters and personal tempers flare, yet collective action eventually proceeds, leaving grudges forgiven as the group yields results.
Washington February 26 The Senate with a 51 to 40 vote restored to the rolls about sixty million dollars of economy act savings for Spanish American War veterans who prove service connection for disabilities. Senators Steiner and McCarran led the amendment to pay 90 percent of former pensions. President Roosevelt warned he would veto the Patman bonus bill if passed and sent a letter to Speaker Rainey who did not immediately release it.
Sunday School begins at 10 a m and the sermon follows at 11 o clock led by Pastor Rev M H Terry parishioners are reminded to attend and participate in services this week.
Pastor Rev A A Holbeck leads Sunday School at 10 a m and English language services at 11 a m Special music U P League meets at 730 p m Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 730 Choir rehearsal Thursday at 730 Confirmation class runs Wednesdays at 430 and Saturdays at 2 p m
Rev Andrew Roukema leads Sunday School at 10 a m morning service at 11 with a sermon Conversions Its Means and Its Tests The choir sings Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m Evening sermon at 8 on The Second Coming of Jesus Christ in Its Relation to Evangelism Prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday 7 45 at Mrs H Mohrs home Choir practice Saturday 7 30 at the manse
Fr Schuh pastor at St Joseph’s Catholic Church is linked to rug weaving activities with contact via phone 165 M.
In the District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County the administratrix Carrie Beley informs all creditors and claimants of the estate of John M Carvin deceased to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be sent to Carrie Beley at Big Timber or to F M Lamp attorney at Big Timber. Dated February 20 1934. Published Feb 22 March 18 1934.
Classified listings include Fond-Lock and keys offer with contact, for sale or rent a irrigated property near town, and a separate notice listing yearling cattle for sale with contact details. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from families for support after a loss, naming multiple relatives and spouses.
Sheriff Ed Bartels announces an estray sale of described cattle at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Big Timber stockyards unless claimed with proof of ownership. Descriptions include two year old whiteface heifers and steers, branded cows and calves, and an unbranded calf.
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County Erik N Neste deceased undersigned administrator invites all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication at the law office of E O Overland Big Timber Montana Dated February 6 1934 Peter G Neste Administrator Pub Feb 8 15 22 March 1 8 1934
The annual meeting of the Dry Creek Canal stockholders will be at the Dry Creek school house district 22 Sweet Grass county Montana at 4 30 p m on March 5 1934 for electing officers for the ensuing year and other business. J J Lanagan secretary. Pub Feb 15 22 March 1 1934.
Three bids for the city water works were rejected pending engineer consultation on changes. Henry M. Lamb, prominent resident, died Wednesday evening after septic wound complications from a horse kick. Charles Olmstead and family move to Seventh avenue and Anderson street. Mrs G A Loasby and daughter to Halifax this week. L G Wood to open a jewelry store in the Hines building. B F Prattton of Stillwater valley dies of Bright's disease. Public school board annual meeting held. O A Fallang named trustee. J A Lowry elected chairman. J W Geiger clerk.
From Pioneer notes Brannin from Melville yesterday. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs C A Enurey of Melville on April 27. A nine pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs T G Terry Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs C N Skillman occupy a suite in Budd block. Mrs Dr Claiborn and children arrive from Waynesville Missouri to reside here. Livingston Concrete and Construction Co begun laying sidewalks. Skillman and Bailey sold the W E Yeomans ranch on Swamp creek to A M Grosfield for about 4.75 an acre. Dr W A Moore withdraws from practice for a year, Dr Gaylord McCay of Billings to take charge.
Pioneer farmer Adolph Fefferman contracts for over 125000 pounds of Carbon county wool at 25 to 28 cents. Burglars stole about 22 dollars from Chase pool hall cash register Monday night. A new weekly bridge club organized with members including Mr and Mrs G A Leasby and others. Mrs Spencer Jarrett returns from Livingston visit with sister Mrs Phil Bottler. Knights of Pythias held February 24 1916 first degree work for 15 candidates. lodge to reach 118 members after third degree. Born to Mr and Mrs C V Brown of Grey Cliff February 20 a daughter. Ellingson garage work starts tomorrow. McLeod and Second avenue. Herman Utermohle buys old Dier Browning corner and begins 60 by 140 garage.
The earliest wool clips in the state brought 29 to 31 cents as buyers pressed the market last Saturday in Dillon. A marriage license went to Fred Ellison and Ida Michels and Truman Lanphear secured a contract for a modern five room house on Third Avenue East. Mrs. C. C. Nelson leaves Big Timber for Danville. A girl arrived at the Broughton home and Jimmy Roberts, in city for treatment of an injured eye after a bow and arrow mishap, is recovering. The Supreme Court disbarred County Attorney W. H. Bunston of Big Horn County for chicanery in practice.
Samuel Briggs of Livingston Montana filed to prove up a three year claim on SW 4 section 22 township 1 south range 13 east Montana for Additional Homestead Entry No 025786. He will testify March 7 before U S Commissioner Arnold Huppert in Livingston. Witnesses: James C Woods Elizabeth Woods George Smith Albert Hoiseth. First publication Feb 1 1934 last March 1 1934.
A W Strickland Mechanical and Electrical Engineer advertises plumbing heating sheet metal and electrical installation services. The notice highlights comprehensive home and building systems work and emphasizes expertise in installation and maintenance.
A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle belonging to any paid up member on the protected list of the Sweet Grass Stock Growers Association. Grant Bilgir, Secretary, Hunters Hut Springs, Mont.
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