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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
4
Helena reports the state board of examiners will call for bids to build two dormitories at the Warm Springs State Hospital, one for men and one for women. The state has voted $500,000 in bonds to improve hospital conditions, a move praised as timely and significant.
A critique of editorial battles between the News and The Pioneer, highlighting fights over coverage of foreign names, labor politics, and lease lend controversy. The piece defends The Pioneer’s long-standing presence and fairness while challenging the News’s self-promotion and loyalty to readers.
President Knox addresses the Bureau of Advertising urging unity and continued sacrifice to defend liberty and democracy. Secretary Hull speaks at the International Law society urging swift aid to Britain and a united national effort to equip the nation for defense against axis powers.
Secretary Cordell Hull announced a formal policy declaration in Washington on April 24, outlining aims and diplomatic priorities. The remark emphasized advancing U.S. interests and coordinating with allied nations to address global concerns.
John D. Rockefeller Jr spoke Sunday of a firm conviction that the Americas must stand by the British empire at any cost. He urged backing Roosevelt and dispatching war munitions to Britain to win victory, framing the clash as freedom versus slavery and stating he would rather die than live under Hitlerism. He called for labor and capital unity to keep industry at top speed and to eliminate strikes and stoppages.
Berlin reports warn the United States that convoying or carrying war supplies to Britain will lead to rapid sinking of American ships. The article cites intensified Nazi press coverage opposing U S neutrality patrols and describes broader military and diplomatic developments including naval actions near Greece and the Suez area, plus Turkey’s Ismet Inonu potential visit to Berlin.
The Pioneer began in 1890 and a county subscription book shows 130 residents or their descendants still reading the paper, with 43 living. The list includes T. G. Armstrong Arneson Bros. Knute Anderson J. H. Ammerman J. W. Bailey and many others.
Waterbury Conn April 26 States Representative Joseph W Martin Jr Republican National Committee chairman told Young Republicans that the party must answer a challenge to restore financial solvency and political freedom He warned the nation stands near war and urged readiness for postwar shocks while criticizing the administration for lacking leadership in cutting expenditures and unity among Republicans in Congress.
Charles A. Lindbergh resigns from the U S army air corps reserve after accusing President Roosevelt of implying disloyalty. In a letter to the president he says he cannot serve under a Commander in Chief who questions his motives and character. He asks return to private life while maintaining his citizen rights.
Autos may be allowed in Yellowstone by summer 1915 as Montana expands to 34 counties with Lake County created. High school addition plans constrained to a $10 000 limit by legal opinion. L R McKeever retires. Harry A Stine of Billings buys the Grand hotel lease and goodwill. Stillwater county court begins. Stillwater apportionment yields $134 868.06 for Sweet Grass, $202 679.98 for Yellowstone, and $280 774.87 for Carbon. A youth falls from a Ross Dier wall, minor injuries. Skiers, mail routes, and a new Rod and Gun club in Big Timber eyed. details pending next week.
Pioneer files note Mrs Will Fisher of Nome Alaska visiting local friends. George Muncaster steps in from Boulder. Community debate favors a clean up wagon and county fair over a Fourth of July parade. Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota dies on a railway trip to Chicago, born in Norway February 2 1843. Henry T Esp and Alva Lee wed last Saturday. Hellopeter plans move to Drummond Montana. Harvey Cort buys Silver Moon cafe building. J B Wood dies at 75, English-born, World War casualty Gene. Teachers reelected with no salary raise for the new high school year.
For Sale One registered Hereford bull two years old by O P Terland Reed Point. For Sale On McLeod Street five corner lots opposite City Park by Mrs Co A Caulkins Berkeley Calif. For Sale Stewart E B shear handpiece twelve cutters and three combs practically new price 17 50 Wallis C Schallock Melville. On Sale Ole and Tillie Olson Maud Muller and other parodies also original poems by Jerome Williams The Pioneer office 50 cents at office 55 cents by mail. For Lease three sections grass land on Medley ranch Sweet Grass Creek Leo J Cremer. For Sale or Rent small irrigated ranch seven room house just outside city limits Phone 32 K or Box 473. 19-tf
In the District Court of Montana Sixth Judicial District Sweet Grass County an administrator with the will annexed notices creditors and all persons with claims against John P Hansen deceased to exhibit them with vouchers on or before June 19 1941 at the law office of E O Overland in the county courthouse at Big Timber Montana. Dated April 19 1941. J G Johnson Administrator with will annexed E O Overland Attorney for the administrator Pub May 1 8 15 22 1941.
Sweet Grass County Montana invites bids for one shovel and one dragline with specified bucket sizes and weights. Shovel must swing full range with yard bucket and weigh at least 19 000 pounds. dragline with yard bucket and extra counterweight plus 5 foot boom extension for 33 foot boom. unit weight not less than 23 000 pounds. Bids due by 2 00 p m May 7 1941 to the clerk of the board. County reserves right to reject any bid. Big Timber Montana dated April 1 1941 by Clerk E R Patterson. Public notices April 17 24 May 1 1941.
Big Timber Lutheran Parish announces May 1 to August schedule led by Rev. Axel Anderson. Augustana College Choir performs in Livingston at 8 p m with tickets from the pastor. Sunday services at 11 a m and Melville service at 2 p m with a choir rehearsal listed.
Rev Claire L Harris leads Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon Jesus and Gardens Choir rehearsal after service Preaching at Glass ton school at 3 p m U P League gathers 7 15 p m Gospel service sermon By the Grace of God at 8 p m Prayer meeting tonight at 8 Junior League meets Saturday at 3 E L C E friendship social on May 6
Fr Schuh leads two monthly services with a 9 30 a m mass on the second Sunday and an 11 a m mass on the fourth Sunday each month at St Joseph Catholic Church.
The Congregational church will hold Sunday school May 4 with no morning worship. The state conference at Billings occurs May 2 to 4 with Pilgrim Fellowship and congregation delegates. Sunday service resumes May 11 and choir rehearsal is May 8.
Dr B Olness dentist operates from a office over Big Timber case and provides telephone contact.
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