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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
4
Final U S census enumeration wraps up with minimal fuss as locals adapt to forms and questions though some politicians push for extended timing. The piece notes a Dart of political posturing and cites John D M Hamilton remarks plus the Mayo family's national recognition as American Mother for 1940.
Sweden sits at the center of Nazi diplomatic attention as Berlin hints at possible invasion to secure iron ore and Norway front gains. Britain and France push to disrupt German sea routes and may force Sweden into the war, heightening anxious neutrality days for the Scandinavian nation.
Montana Supreme Court adopts a resolution praising the late Justice Samuel Vernon Stewart former Montana governor and member of the court. A committee of bar members and former justices is named to report tributes to the court by May 27 1940 for inclusion in Montana Reports.
London reports the Earl of Clarendon approving a stage morality crackdown after an epidemic of topless revues. Critics note the shift affects both London and provinces as licensing officials report chorus girls pressured to strip further or face dismissal.
James H. Rowe of Butte was reelected president of Montanans Inc the Montana state chamber of commerce at the closing session of its annual meeting in Helena on April 27. The group named a full slate of directors and approved resolutions supporting the C A A as an independent agency, a Great Falls to Lethbridge airline, tax measures for the university and state college, sugar industry legislation, tourism promotion, and continued support for the national reclamation and highway programs.
The House approved 74 to 38 a flexible change to the wage hour rule for salaried workers. An amendment allows time and a half not to apply if a six month regular salary period averages 42 hours per week, with possible 50 hour weeks then shorter later to meet the average. The move aligns with Roosevelt administration stance and faces possible later reversal.
Four new Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases were reported for the week ending April 27 in Montana, with one fatality in Missoula County. The week added two Missoula cases, one in Meagher, one in Powell, and this year's second Montana death from spotted fever, totaling seven cases for 1940.
Representatives from five Montana counties gathered in Livingston to discuss relief county medical aid and Works Progress Administration matters. Resolutions aimed to cut state convention workload and shape a program for the 1941 legislature, with list of participating counties and officials.
John P. Campbell, licensed real estate dealer in Big Timber Montana, lists a small irrigated ranch with a 7 room house just outside city limits. Contact 178 M or Box 473 for details.
Advertising note says bottled gas for hotels tourist parks cabins ranch homes and for heating and cooking. On display at Gateway Tourist Park or demonstrations in your home. W. R. Stokes, Agent.
The group backing the project offers a high reward not for assassination but for the capture of Hitler. Church said belief in the idea’s imagination and potential impact grew, despite acknowledging the slim chance of success and the goal to avert untold suffering.
Rhode Island Republicans chose an unpledged four member delegation to the GOP national convention after Vanderbilt supporters blocked a Dewey slate. Massachusetts Republicans elected an unpledged delegation by a large margin over the old age pension group backing Dewey, with Leverett Saltonstall leading over William H. McMasters.
S B Roberts of Big Timber traveled to Livingston on Thursday en route to White Sulphur to witness today’s race between Kickapoo and the bay horse from the city. W B Judd returned from a Boulder country trip to work on the road to Boulder mining camp with plans to be passable by the June rise. Independent notes a Boulder river mining camp rich in gold silver and copper. road work now underway to connect the camp with the world. 30 men and teams are grading and building bridges. Old trappers have long known the ores but this is the first sustained effort to open access and enable transportation of supplies and machinery.
The Grand Hotel lease, personal property, and goodwill were sold to Harry A. Stine. L. R. McKeever retires and moves to the Howard block with his wife. Also noted are new day clerk Ralph Mo from Sleepy Eye Minnesota and a series of local civic and business updates across Pioneer Montana.
The Jericho Utah pool, among the west’s largest wool gatherings, sold at forty cents per pound totaling 800000 pounds this year. Judge A P Stark of Livingston seeks supreme court associate justice to replace Frank B Reynolds who won’t seek reelection due to ill health. Pearl L Harris weds Herbert F Garske at the bride’s mother’s home. he works as an engineer for the Montana Highway Commission. Alderman Will Churchill of the Second ward resigns over water works repairs costing 400 and 1200 to 1500 dollars. Past items note Richard Croker’s death in Dublin April 29 1922 and loss of Anaconda Copper Co in 1921.
The Sweet Grass County Democratic Central Committee calls a county convention to elect delegates and alternates to the State Convention. It will be held May 14 1940 at 3 pm in Big Timber Montana. The notice, published in The Big Timber Pioneer, must appear at least ten days before and copies mailed to precinct committeemen and committeewomen. Dated April 29 1940.
The notice states an 8 year old sorrel gelding branded Lazy AW on left thigh that is trained to ride will be sold to the highest bidder at the Andrus Laubach ranch on May 4 1940 at 2 00 p m. Sheriff Ralph C Meee Pub announces dates April 11 18 25 and May 2 1940.
Fr. Schuh announces masses at St Joseph's Church on second Sundays at 9 30 a m and on fourth Sundays at 11 a m. Parishioners urged to note changed times and attendments.
Rev Axel Anderson leads the Big Timber Lutheran congregation with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Divine Service at 11 a.m. on May 5. A sermon by Rev E E Tollefson of Glendive Montana at 3 p.m. Choral Union concert in Livingston. Monthly church officers meeting May 6 at 8 p.m. Deer Creek Ladies Aid meets May 9 at 2:30 p.m.. Mrs Tom Hoyem host.
Congregational Sunday School for juniors and intermediates at 9 45 a m and primary at 10 a m. Rev Covell of Columbus will preach at the evening service beginning at 8 o'clock Sunday.
Rev Claire L Harris conducts Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11. Evening service at 8. Lay delegates report of conference. Next Ladies Aid meeting May 8 at 2. Evangelical League at 7 15 p m.
Notice for Sweet Grass county regular primary election on July 16 1940. Registration closes May 31 1940 at 5 p m. Electors may register with county clerk at Big Timber Court House or before deputies notaries public or justices of the peace as provided by law. BE R Patterson county clerk and ex officio registrar. Public notices dated April 25 and May 29 1940.
In the District Court of Montana Sweet Grass County the estate of Cornelius M Rein deceased administer with the will annexed invites all creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication to the administrator at the law offices in Billings Montana. May 1 1940. Attorney names listed for administrator. Publication May 29 16 23.
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