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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

8

Delegates Selected for State Conventions in Helena

Delegates chosen for the state conventions met Tuesday in two counties with both parties electing its slate. Democrats designate John F. Clark and Mrs. Jerome Williams with alternates W. H. Donald and Mrs. W. D. McKenzie and others. Republicans name Leo J. Esp and Mrs. C. F. Ullman as delegates and Lester P. Work and Mrs. Elmer M. Arneson as alternates. Delegations travel uninstructed to Helena on May 21 to choose national delegates. Saturday visitors Attorney T. B. Weir and wife called on Jerome Williams en route to Stillwater valley for Sunday with relatives near Absarokee.

Helena John F. Clark Jerome Williams W. H. Donald W. D. McKenzie Leo J. Esp C. F. Ullman Lester P. Work Elmer M. Arneson T. B. Weir Stillwater Valley Absarokee Weir William Wallace, Jr Montana Northern Pacific Railway Co Pioneer Wallace New York City H. J. Miller Sixth Judicial District

Reed Point Community Weaves News From Seniors and Visitors

Reed Point notes relay a seniors baccalaureate at the Evangelical church with Rev. Roukema and speaker E A Blenkner of Columbus. Local families host events, travel, and visits from Butte Billings Bozeman Manhattan Yellowstone and Seattle as community life unfolds through week activities and gatherings.

Ballard Bare James Friend Butte George Broadwater Broadwater Columbus Hospital Marie Moler H. H Marlow Elmer Moler Laurel Seattle Masons of E. A. Blenkner Columbus Reed Point Evangelical Church Roukema Jim Baxter Yellowstone Park George Deeney John Rash Helen B. T. Deeney Jack Deeney James Friend, Jr Betty Beverly Askwie Rod and Gun Club Lyle Bayers Billings Billy Frazer Donna Askwig Billy Donna Earl Askwig

Poppy Day Plans By Mrs. Frank W. Chase

May 25 Poppy Day set to aid disabled veterans with proceeds from the sale. Frances Chase, nursing in Portland, Ore., laments the completion of making the little red flowers. Auxiliary volunteers handle distribution.

Frank W. Chase Frances Veterans Hospital Portland Ore

Germany Demonstrates New War Weapon Described

German newspaper readers were told of a secret weapon that halted Fort Eben Emael's artillery and light arms during a Belgian garrison surrender. Lieutenant Colonel Hesse quoted prisoners describing sudden weapon failure and paralyzed terror as an air detachment struck the Albert canal fortress.

Berlin Fort Eben Emael Germany Hesse Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Western Front Albert Canal

Bridger Creek Notes Share Visits and Picnic Plans

Vernon Myers and Cecil Fletcher of Livingston were weekend guests at Terland and Johnson homes. Barbara Duffey will close her school with a community picnic on Saturday inviting the public. Billy Fraser returned Sunday from Billings after a week under a doctor's care and is much improved. Dinner hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hausserman for Mothers Day with several relatives and friends at Gallatin Gateway.

Vernon Myers Cecil Fletcher Livingston Terland and

Bridger Creek Ladies Club Sees Ambition Unveiled

Mrs DeHey and Mrs Oliver Myers hosted visits with relatives at Grey Cliff. The Womans club met with guests Mrs Newman Hiner Birkeland Imlay and Booth. Secret ambitions arose with talk of opera, presidency, and writing a book after a Gone With the Wind review.

DeHey Billie Lay Oliver Myers Grey Cliff Sidney Fraser J. A. Johnson Pleun Roobel Womans Club Newman Hiner Birkeland Imlay Mrs. Booth U. S Bridger Creek

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