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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
4
A recount shows Missouri voters still use straight party voting for McDaniel and Donnell. In Scotland County 4,746 ballots produced 2,328 straight McDaniel votes and 2,234 for Donnell with McDaniel gaining two. The circle X ballot speeds counting compared with scanning the full list.
Montana Power Company will have trained representatives visit every customer over the next ninety days to explain the new electricity rates and how to maximize use with the recent $339,000 reduction. The program, led by C. L. Belden, aims to show personalized bill analysis, service details, and how electric dollars stretch further, with badges and pamphlets for each household and business.
Sir Nevile Henderson declares Hess not a spy or secret leaker but warns the deputy Fuehrer’s flight will speed Germany’s war effort. He calls Hess an ardent Nazi supporter who grew to doubt Nazi leadership as misuse by top officials. The shock may push issues before winter.
An explosion aboard the Nightingale during a Sunday fishing trip near Little River South Carolina killed seven of 39 aboard. Four bodies recovered were T. W. Cothran and G. A. Barber of Salisbury North Carolina B. R. Griffin and Barfield of Rocky Mount North Carolina. Unaccounted for were Greg Barber Jr Jerry Barber and Shelton Lester all of North Carolina. The top deck was torn off and the craft burned to the waterline while others were rescued or treated for burns and injuries.
Montana employment service invites applications for three month national defense classes starting June 9 at Helena high school. Courses cover welding, sheet metal, machine shop, radio, aircraft mechanics, and pattern making. Enrollment targets 120. no tuition. Transportation and subsistence must be provided by students.
President Roosevelt accused economy advocates of buck passing on specific savings. He urged Congress to decide which non-defense expenditures to cut and reviewed the farm bill with parity payments totaling 450 million dollars and 500 million for soil conservation. He criticized those who demand economy but won’t propose concrete measures.
Bridger Creek circles report visitors from Parma Idaho including Mr and Mrs Bert Rose at A C Boyles and Fred Hausserman homes. Reed Point hosts Fred Swift and McBride for Sunday call. Bridger Creek Womans club dines with Mrs Frank Berrie in Billings. Several locals traveled for day events.
County Treasurer Dean Lowry urges taxpayers to pay 1940 second half taxes by May 31 1941 or risk a 2 percent penalty and 2 3 of 1 percent interest. Pay by check with tax statement or 1940 first half receipt and bring payment details when paying. Public notice dates May 8 15 22 1941.
State Auditor John J. Holmes certifies that Caledonian American Insurance Co filed a 1940 financial statement and is authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana until March 31 1942. The report shows capital 500 000 dollars, 1940 income 295 185.08, disbursements 401 989.31, assets 266 543.55, liabilities excluding capital 341 556.57, surplus over liabilities 945 301.76, and surplus for policyholders 1 445 301.76.
Eighth grade program includes valedictory, diplomas, and awards with Olga Johnson leading rehearsals. Local reports note wage views by Jesse Jones on labor unrest, a nervous breakdown at Big Timber hospital, and Crow Agency burial of Curly after Custer massacre anniversary. Also covered are Livingston bank failure, local business expansion, weather, and recent lightning incident.
In Sweet Grass County a Montana district court notice calls creditors and all claimants to present claims against the estate of John P. Hansen deceased. Claims must be filed with vouchers by June 19 1941 at the law office of E O Overland in Big Timber Montana. Administrative details list J G Johnson as administrator with the will annexed and E O Overland as attorney.
Local domestic science teacher Grace Kirk will teach in Bozeman next year. The week saw 30 traveling men in the city indicating good times. Several local notices include mumps and scarlet fever cases and a school work contract awarded to Gagnon & Co. for 9300 dollars to start June 1 and finish August 1. Political moves include Mayor West of Livingston disqualifying Judge Stark in a 325000 dollar suit. Clyde Rankin of St. Louis, once a White Sulphur Springs resident, died en route to Livingston probate filing, leaving a complex will with multiple heirs and a $50000 cash bequest.
A notice of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for sympathy shown on a bereavement. Gratitude is extended to the American Legion, Spanish War Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars for their kindness. Names listed include Mrs. Anna Miller and the families of William Miller Clark Lafon Roy Gardner and Edna Miller.
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