Local Social Notes Highlight Fraser Birthday Party
Community tidbits recount visits and gatherings across Billings Livingston Absarokee Kalispell and Laurel. Mentioned are Chester Fraser birthday cards night, guests from nearby towns, and several travel and family updates including medical episodes and a new baby in Mullan Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Fraser
C. D. Luper
Billings
L. L. Walker
B. T. Deeney
H. H. Marlow
Staten Thelander
Bozeman
Elza
Fred Schmitt
Fort Peck
Lewis Guthrie
Jack Deeney
Livingston
Mix
B. T. Deenery
Carl Mysse
Sid Taylor
Federal Farm Loan Association
Joe Campbell
Absarokee
Les Campbell
Chester Frazee
Bernard
Bess
Cecelia Deeney
Clarence Ostenson
Earl Cole
Austin
Mont
L. J. Yates
Marion van Campen
Countryman Creek
Sammy Hiner
Helena
John Hiner
Joe Bare
Hart
John Knaon
Kalispell
Wright Hodgkin Clinic
Ceremonial Splendor Marks Crowning of Pope
The coronation of Pope Pius XII unfolds on a gilded throne at St. Peter's with a crimson canopy and gold embroidery. Cardinals Caccia Dominioni and Canali lead the ritual as attendants bear candles and a golden cross in bright midday sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius XI
St. Peter
Pope Pius XII
St. Peter's
Camillo Cardinal
Caccia Dominioni
Nicola Cardinal Canali
Pope
Boy Scout Circus Delivers Thrills Amid Bell Ringing Pageantry
The Boy Scout Circus wowed the arena with daring acts and revived crowds after a brief lull. Elephants, bikes, bears, chariot races and minstrels entertained as the High School band provided music under band director Miss Ellen Rein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Rein
Robert Swanson
Terrill Tollefson
Charles Hathaway
George
Neal Stiling
Dwight Shunk
Billy Cole
Vincent Hannah
Callie Allison
Edith Schenck
Floyd McAllister
Library business meeting approves books and rug purchase
Mrs George Berrie led the session as the library committee votes to spend 25 dollars on new books and to install a linoleum rug. Mrs B Swift conducted the program and Miss Elda Neumann accompanied Mrs Ralph Eudaily who sang two Irish songs. Lunch followed for a large group of attendees including Mrs Swift, Mrs Shutes, and Mrs Brumfield among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Berrie
B. Swift
O. L. Shutes
Mother of
Ralph Eudaily
Elda Neuann
Mesdames Swift
Groth
Chester Fraser
Hiner
Walker
Ferguson
Brumfield
Eudaily
Harry Schmitt
Marlow
Sibbit
Peterson
Imlay
B. C. Bare
Shutes
Marie Moler
Guthrie
C. P. Schuyler
Margaret Polley
Elda Neumann
Bess Deeney
Larue Samuelson
Cremer to Stage Five Day Rodeo at Midland Empire Fair
Billings Gazette reports Leo Cremer, Shawmut rodeo impresario, wins contract to produce a five day rodeo program for the 1939 Midland Empire fair in Billings from August 14 to 19. The plan includes a grand entry, more outlaw horses, and new stock. This marks the first full five day rodeo at the fairgrounds with Cremer directing his eighteenth Billings show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Leo Cremer
Shawmut Rodeo Impresario
Midland Empire Fair
Arena
Midland Empire Fair Board
Cremer
Cayuse Hills
Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Coronation of the Pope in St Peter's Square and Vatican
Crowds in St Peter's Square roar Viva il papa as Pius XII is crowned. Cardinal Canali removes the mitre, Cardinal Caccia Dominioni places the tiara, and Latin and Italian blessings are read. A procession forms to the Vatican palace, with guards and papal regalia featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Cardinal Canali
Pius
Caccia Dominioni
Holy Father
Bernini Colonnade
St. Peter’s Square
Vatican Palace
Knights of Malta
St. Peter
Pope Pius XII Begins Daily Duties After Coronation
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII shifted from coronation ceremonies to routine work today. He announced determination to strive for world peace as he resumed daily duties from Vatican City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Pius
Vatican City
Pope Pius XII
Legion Not To Seek Pensions This Year
National Commander Stephen F. Chadwick said the American Legion will not ask for general service pensions for World War veterans during his term. He noted conventions never supported general pension legislation and emphasized focus on employment, families, and future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Stephen F. Chadwick
American Legion
Chadwick
Seattle
Legion
Gunshot Fatal to Fort Peck Man
Fort Peck March 13 Gun shot wounds during a struggle with Deputy Sheriff Walter Wittmayer over the officer s pistol proved fatal for Howard Anderson 27 who was arrested in a Wheeler barroom. Wittmayer was wounded but improving. Initial reports said minor injuries but internal hemorrhages caused death and an inquest was announced.
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Fort Peck
Howard Anderson
Walter Wittmayer
Wittmayer
Anderson
Pope seeks peacetime voyage after Papal coronation
The Pope spoke to cardinals of steering St Peter's ship toward peace amid storms and said he did not seek the Papacy but bowed to the will of God. He later received Joseph P. Kennedy, U S ambassador to London, and Mrs. Kennedy with their nine children, except Joseph Jr unavailable from Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States
London
State designates fishing season with creel limits
The 1939 40 fishing season runs May 21 to March 15 with creel limits set at 15 fish or 15 pounds plus one extra fish. The Ruddy vs Campbell damage case has settled with no tomorrow's court. $3,500 asked, settled for less. The March jury term ends. four cases set, three settled out of court. S. I. Hopkins died at home in Harlowton March 5 after long illness. Funeral held at Federated church, burial in Harlowton cemetery. He was born December 10, 1863 in Ellsworth Maine and lived in Montana since 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
Frances K. Ruddy
Charles W. Campbell
Ben. W. Harwood
Billings
S. I
Still
Hopkins S. I
Hopkins
Harlowton
Federated Church of
Ellsworth
Montana
Kennard Ranch
American Fork
McFarland Bros
Melville
Odd Fellows Lodge
Maine
Frances Jones
Ernest Hopkins
Twedset
Joe Hopkins
Ron
California
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Basketball Results Southern and Northern Divisions
Livingston leads Butte 43 28 in Class A. Bearcreek 35 over Three Forks 31 for Class B. Anaconda 24 Miles City 20 in Class A third place. Deer Lodge 33 Thompson Falls 20 in Class B third place. Miles City 50 Bozeman 19. Deer Lodge 36 Roundup 15. Northern: Great Falls 50 Helena 30 Class A final. Brockton 40 Cut Bank 25. Missoula 41 Havre 30. Chinook 21 Fort Benton 12 Class B third and fourth. Chinook 30 Whitefish 21. Fort Benton 34 Nashua 21 Class B semifinal. Missoula 34 Glasgow 23 Class A semifinal. Havre 30 Butte Central 20 Class B semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Butte
Bearcreek
Three Forks
Anaconda
Miles City
Deer Lodge
Thompson Falls
Bozeman
Great Falls
Helena
Brockton
Cut Bank
Missoula
Havre
Chinook
Fort Benton
Whitefish
Nashua
Glasgow
Butte Central
Farmers Hold Annual Meeting Last Friday
The county farm women held an enthusiastic annual meeting focusing on a helpful yearlong program. They contributed a large portion of the Farm Bureau lunch, purchased at Davis grocery and donated by C. E. Davis of Davis Cash Grocery. The group voted thanks to Mr Davis for his generosity and pledged continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Davis Grocery
C. E. Davis
Davis Cash Grocery
Davis
Classifieds Ad For Sows And Potatoes In Montana
Will be in Big Timber Tuesday March 21 with 18 bred sows and gifts for sale. Floyd Kenney Livingston. Potatoes for sale one dollar per cwt bring sacks. Hugh Overfelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kenney
Livingston
Hugh Overfelt
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Reed Point
Henry Hausserman
Carl Imlay
Forlow
Floyd Ferguson
Robert Cunningham
W. L. Bayers
Earl Askwie
Henry Wausserman
S. E. M. Library Club
F. M. Webb
Professional Directory
Roy R. Frazier
D. Claiborn
M. W. Barr
Overland
Law County
J. D. Herries
Masonic
J. A. Lowry Real Estate
L. W. Baskett
Montana Power Co
Block Big Timber, Montana
BOY Scout Circus
Leo
J. Cremer
Roy Harris
Adeline Busha
6Th Ave
Larson
A. A. Lamp
Sven Thompson
Stark Nurseries
Gale S. Wick
Lottie Stubblefield
Lintz
McLeod Street
E. R. Patterson
Barber Music House
Hi-Jinx
Lowes
Chevrolet
Fisher
Iveileible
Bouse Chevrolet Company
Fisher Stream Style
Wreae
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