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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

4

O Connell denies housing post false claim circulated

In Washington Senator Wheeler states Jerry O Connell was not offered nor appointed to any United States Housing Authority position despite his earlier March 3 announcement of a regional consultant post with 7500 annual salary. The Montana Standard also records county commissioners proceedings from March 6 7 8 1939 and a legal notice to creditors for Jane Harper estate.

Montana Standard Jerry J. O’connell United States Housing Authority Washington, D. C A. W. Anderson Butteman B. K. Wheeler O’connell Anderson Jerry O’connell Jerry O'Connell Washington Butte

Regulation of Jokes Ban by Actors Guild

The American Federation of Actors in New York voted to ban jokes about the WPA from stage performances. Members face fines or suspension for belittling the agency, which employs about 10,000 people. The piece argues such jokes harm WPA workers and the unemployed, warning against exploitation and political promises.

The Minneapolis Tribune Council of the American Federation of Actors New York City WPA Union

Dusting Off The Old Ones From Pioneer files

March 14 1912 summary notes firm Lowry & Whitfield dissolves with the latter retiring. It lists local visitors to a basketball tournament Donna McCall Della Perrine Emma Webster Kathryn Adam Emma Pederson Ruth Sheridan and others. Articles cover cattle ships from Billings 2500 pound steer at 8 cents per pound and 51i steer sale near 1660 each with $100 per head. a $10000 herd offer rejected. Edna Prather buys the Koozer home. Poor relief totals $315.17. Esp barred from state tournament after Livingston protest. Big Timber beat them 35 19 with Lamb scoring 15 points.

Lowry & Whitfield Donna McCall Della Perrine Emma Webster Kathryn Adam Emma Pederson Ruth Sheridan Hubert Kellogg Allen Browning Oscar Solberg Ralph Pound Willard Busha Henry Magraw Tilmar Esp Loran Wagner Carl Reynolds Charles O’donnell Billings Chicago David Fratt Big Timber Esp Bozeman Lamb

Promised Deep Cold and Local Sports Roundup

A Pioneer file notes a 10 below cold wave forecast for tomorrow. Grey Cliff visitors include Mrs. Louis Harrison and Cecil Harrison. Snowfall totaled 15 inches last Friday, melted on Sunday. Billings won the state basketball championship defeating Forsyth 22 to 8 in Bozeman. Big Timber beat Benton 15 to 12 and Whitehall 16 to 13. Gibson Telephone Co. elected directors George W. Moore E L Patterson O J Stratton John Tobin R Y Willman. March 17 1921 public school board reports seven of nine new teacher candidates chosen. Miss Brooks kindergarten demands 1500 and may be kept or abolished. several staff not returning including Miss Ford and Miss Zahm.

Pete Reidelbach New Way Grocery Walter Ware William Sloan Sawyer Stores John McCauley Selmer Raisland Frank Kremper Woodwards Roy Solland C. A. Bishop Big Timber Home Telephone Co Florence Crittenton Home State Department of Pubae Ne hdsZesteredlea Watts Cceseee G. A. Windsor Board of County Commissioners Pioneer File Louis Harrison Cecil Harrison Billings Bozeman Forsyth Big Timber Benton Whitehall Gibson Telephone Co George W. Moore E. L. Patterson O. J. Stratton John Tobin R. Y. Willman Public School Board Brooks Ford McAnnelly Aspden Zahm

Church Services and Activities Schedule

First Congregational Church announces Sunday school sessions for junior and intermediate groups at 9 45 a m and worship service at 11 a m. Sunday orchestra practice at 5 p m. Cantata rehearsal 7 30 p m. Wednesday choir practice 8 p m. Thursday Young Peoples meeting Thursday evening.

First Congregational W. L. Spencer Young Peoples Meeting

Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Activities

Rev. A. A. Holbeck leads Sunday school at 10 a m confirmation services at 11 a m with special choir music offering to Synodical budget Communion for the confirmation class and friends at 3 p m Junior Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30 p m

Lutheran Church A. A. Holbeck Junior Luther League

St Mark's Episcopal invites at 10 a m Sunday school

Rev W Roy Bennett invites parishioners to church school at 10 am with preaching to follow and an evening service at 745 pm. The church promotes its staff and urges attendance at the state convention in Big Timber from April 13 to 16, predicting a great religious meeting in the city.

ST. Mark’s Episcopal W. Roy Bennett M. L. Lowe Big Timber

Parish Services Schedule and Christian Science Meetings

St Joseph's Catholic holds Mass the second Sunday of each month at 9 30 a m and the fourth Sunday at 11 o clock. Christian Science meetings occur every Sunday morning in Dallman hall at 11 o clock.

ST. Joseph’s Fr. Schuh Christian Science Christian Scientists Dallman Hall

Reward for information on horse and cattle theft

A $250 reward is offered for information that leads to the first conviction of anyone stealing horses or cattle belonging to any paid up member of the Sweet Grass Stockgrowers at Hunters Hot Springs Montana.

Sweet Grass Stociary Hunters Hot Springs Mont

City Election Notice for Big Timber Montana 1939

Qualified electors are notified of a city election in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Monday April 3 1939. Offices include mayor treasurer police magistrate and two aldermen for Ward 1 and Ward 2 two year terms. Polls open 8 am close 6 pm. O Nordstrom mayor Attest Ted c Busha clerk Published Feb 23 Mar 2 9 16 1939.

Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana O. Nordstrom

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Big Timber Pioneer Jerome Williams United States Jerry Commissioners W. H. Halls Theo. T. Olson Thos. Anderson E. R. Patterson General Fund Focofgel Essee Sesesse Soos Ruth Anderson S. C. Bailey Chas. O E. O. Overland F. A. Webb Margaret Deegan Pierce Co. Supplies Della Webb Assisting CO. Cycas Eugene Dietzgen Co Maynard Stationery Co Ralph C. Jarrett I. Brendse Chas. Bryan E. R. Cook E. H. Amick Eleanor M Clarkstone C. E. Busse J. D. Holly J. P. Fees Justice of the Peace Marshall Wells Co Big Timber Home Tel. Co Montana Power Co. Lights and Heat Keystone View Co Breeder Publication Books CO Tribune Printing and Supply Co. Supplies CO AGENE Alice Snyder Assisting CO. Abong Big Timber Camnogie E. L. Kepler Ted Kepler A. T. Ellison Supervison 1 Ecesseconenes Beh Johnson I. Berg Mike Kepler Poor Fund Sawyers Stores Inc Groceries Poor New's Way Grocery F. Curtis Valley Market Warp Jones Orchard Farm Dairy Richardson and Murphy Jake Plaggerman Coughlin Churchill & Amery Food McVey Paulson Grocery Nils Petersen Case G. W. Cook Mamie G. Shutts Montana Power Co Murphy Creston Thornby’s Station Murphy and Trans Lacklen Oil Station H. Spotts Gem Cafe Oie Motor Co Wits Smith' Standard Mary F. McVey Olena Hoyem A. J. van Patten Mary E. Willard E. Darling Herbert Spotts Leo Cubbison Geneva Cartwright Frances Price Andrew Anderson Nate Howe E. H. Ellingson Glen Mothershead Davis Grocery Ray Ramsey Herbert Dutton Harold Esp William Summiers J. S. Solberg Co TLE Oy H. B. Yerkes E. M. Murtray Wood Jack Coughlin Tom Hartman Citizens John Ronneberg Blaine Wilson Relief Labor Bank Amery Andy E. Peterson New Way Frank Draving Harvey McVey Grover C. Barrett R. F. Broughton Lee Blackwell Beulah Snydee Doubhett Lumber Co Coal Poor Uman Lumber Co R. A. Traver Coal Poor Emma Cook van Patten W. R. Stokes Frank Webber Carrie Hoff Margaret Nebel Harry Murray Henry Nelson Harvey Ricketts Blue Front Citizens Bank Oswald Nevin Citizens da Thatkspired Joe Scyphers Severine Strand Rey H. Halls iTheo T. Olson Thos Anderson Ana Ethel Prather Adolph Tronrud Jack Duane Bernard Daley Norman Ostenson Torleif Waaland Lovelace N. Lorig New Wey Grocery W. .H. Halls Welfare Board Theo. T. Olson Welfare Board Nook Boueydsbeubeeyas Board of High School Trustees District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Sweet Grass Jane Harper A. Ronald McDonnell Montana Power Building Rae Harper John N. MacFarlane Timber Hou ‘Pub Pioneer Files Ted c. Busha Willy Clerk C. J. Ellingson Motor Inn Vic Christensen Furstenberg’s Bear Creek and Fromberg Coal R.A. Traver
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