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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1939

Page

2

Montana 50th anniversary invites tour groups to visit

The Butte Exchange Club mailed 60 000 copper-printed letters inviting Ex change club members nationwide to Montana this summer for Yellowstone and Glacier parks plus Butte's Treasure State jubilee. The letter touts Grand Pageant, rodeo, and mining history with Anaconda Copper Mining Co. claims of deep mines and a mining school as key attractions for visitors.

Montana Butte Exchange Club Exchange Clubs United States Butte Exchange Club Yellowstone Glacier Park Anaconda Copper Mining Co Glacier Continental Divide Glacier National Parks R. D. Callahan Harry Burnett Charles Stack

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Montana State University Charter Day 46th Anniversary Observed

Charter Day at Montana State University on February 17 marks the 46th anniversary. Chief Justice Howard A. Johnson, a MSU graduate and state supreme court member, spoke at the convocation. Winter brings snow and books as students attend convocation and lunch. Miles City senior John Hanrahan serves as student body president and Forsyth’s Robert H. Robinson leads the Grizzly ROTC regiment. Katherine Sire, Best freshman, won the 4-H Roosevelt award. President Finlay Simmons congratulates her at MSU. Dr. G. D. Shallenberger outlines plans for the 1939 summer session starting June 12 with 10 conferences including a six-man football coaching school.

Montana State University Howard A. Johnson Montana State Supreme Court Montana U John Hanrahan Miles City Robert H. Robinson Forsyth Grizzly R. O. T. C George Finlay Simmons Katherine Sire Miss Sire President Roosevelt Chicago G. D. Shallenberger

Montan a council names new police commission

Kalispell reports from Kalispell Moore and Shelby notes include A J Casey Val jean Riley and R D McDaniel named to the new police commission in Kalispell William B Johnson named manager of Moore Hardware and Implement Co succeeding E R Thompson who moves to Cody Wyoming to engage in the implement business The Shelby Golf club plans course size changes and a new clubhouse project with a warm Montana tourism pitch by local committee members

Kalispell Council A. J. Casey Valjean Riley R. D. McDaniel Police Commission Moore Williamb. Johnson Moore Hardware & Implement Co E. R. Thompson Cody Wyo

Glendive Forms Junior Chamber of Commerce

A new junior chamber of commerce has been organized in Glendive. It will consist of businessmen aged 21 to 35 and operate independently from the existing chamber while coordinating with the older group on shared aims and objectives.

Snakes Inspire Fear in Birds and Flight Response

The text notes that birds fear snakes, causing a paralyzing reaction that stops their movement and impedes escape. It highlights instinctive predator avoidance shared by small birds and aerial species.

Tribute to Harry Rutter Pioneer Cowman Remembered

Teddy Blue Abbott of Gilt Edge pays tribute to J. H. Harry Rutter, Hinsdale resident and famed cow puncher, recalling long cattle drives from 1877 onward. The letter highlights Rutter's leadership, rugged skill, and lasting impact in Montana’s Milk River valley and Musselshell country.

J. H Harry) Rutter Lewis Rutter Hinsdale E. C Teddy Blue” Abbott Gilt Edge Harry Rutter Miller & Maybry Nebraska Montana North Platte River Blue Creek Bosler Powder River Billy Ivin Musselshell Hinmy John Burgess Harry Burgess Deer Lodge H. H. Pringle Milk River Knights of the Plains Teddy Blue Mont

Labrie Sr Pioneer Rancher and Banker Dies at 87

Joseph Labrie Sr., 87, a Montana pioneer rancher, business man and bank director, died at his Harlowton home. He married in St Paul and honeymooned in a three-section wagon train to Montana. The Labries settled near Harlowton 49 years ago, ranching on American Fork creek and running a meat market. He was a stockholder in the State Bank of Harlowton and in Continental Bank & Trust Co.

Joseph Labrie Sr Harlowton Labrie St. Paul Montana Labries American Fork Creek Old State Bank of Continental Bank & Trust Co

Western Life Has Big Assets and One Dollar Home Office

The twenty ninth annual statement shows Western Life Insurance Company based in Helena with seven western states. The only real estate owned is the Home Office building listed at one dollar, cost 245000 in 1924. Surplus to policyholders rose to about 2.3 million. assets total 14.45 million with 41.46 percent in bonds. The company holds 13.89 million on deposit for policyholders, 20 percent over legal requirement. Insurance in force grew by over 1.3 million dollars from 1937.

Western Life Insurance Company Helena Western R. B. Richardson The Western Life State Insurance Commissioner

State Officials May Accept Debenture Bonds for Deposits

Attorney General H. J. Freebourn states state highway debenture bonds can be used as security for repayment of public deposits. The opinion was written at the request of State Examiner W. A. Brown.

Attorne H. J. Freebourn W. A. Brown

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