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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
4
The Pioneer first learned of O. H. P. Shelley, once prohibition administrator for Montana and owner of the Carbon County News, now serving as sales manager of the Red Lodge distillery as it reorganizes or makes its maiden bow to the public.
H J Titus and his famous big baked potato sparked acclaim for the North Coast Limited. Compliments arrive from local residents praising the dining car service and overall train equipment as the greatest passenger train in the United States.
In Helena reports on the Carey trial, R F McLaren of Livingston says he resigned as clerk of the state railway commission to avoid being in the same room as Carey. McLaren previously worked as clerk and chief clerk in Livingston, then joined the commission under Dan Boyle. Jerry O Connell, testifying for Carey, says McLaren did not resign but was dropped from the clerkship during a board reorganization of two democratic members.
At a Red Lodge meeting of Carbon county commissioners a one year printing contract was awarded to the Carbon County News as the sole bidder under a court order signed by Judge O F Goddard of Billings. The dispute arose after Judge Goddard found the Red Lodge Picket-Journal insolvent and in back rent, with its editor also insolvent, and noted suspicions in the awarding of a prior contract. The order barred the Picket-Journal from bidding, leaving the News as the winner amid broader tensions with other Montana papers and industry bodies.
A Helena editorial lauds Seattle plans for a playful festival with a cat derby and related games. Forty nine participants in nightshirts parade through a park, rolling-pin relays for homemakers, and iceman races end with a kiss prize, all to celebrate American fondness for lighthearted mischief. The piece argues such humor reflects healthy national spirit and warns against taking oneself too seriously.
Moscow reports the council of peoples' commissars approved building three new planes to replace the Maxim Gorky after the crash that killed 49. The new vessels will be named Vladimir Lenin Joseph Stalin and Maxim Gorky. Victims from the Saturday disaster will be buried Monday at the Donskoi monastery.
The article explains the May 25 nationwide wheat production referendum tied to the AAA program. It urges voters to support a production control plan via the wheat adjustment, notes dangers of a low turnout, and explains mail or office voting options for farmers. It highlights the impact on prices, surpluses, and cash benefits.
A 1935 North Coast Limited preview drew a large crowd in Big Timber Tuesday. The exhibit highlighted a fully air conditioned day coach with private lounge areas, a remodeled interior, and new seating designed for comfort. Train officials touted lower fares and luxuries across coach and sleeping cars to attract highway travelers.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. English services at 11 a.m. Special music. Baccalaureate at 8 p.m. Rev. C. E. Tate delivering sermon. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Confirmation class Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m.
Pastor Andrew Roukema leads morning service at 11 with the sermon His Very Own. Special music accompanies. Evening services feature a Baccalaureate sermon at the Lutheran church.
Congregational Chas E Tate announces Sunday School at 9 45 and suspends regular church services this week for the Lutheran church Baccalaureate service at 8 p m All are urged to attend the Lutheran service and church services will be held at 1 am on the first Sunday in one.
St Joseph's Catholic Church led by Fr Schuh holds Mass at 9 30 a m on the second Sunday of each month and at 11 a m on the fourth Sunday, guiding worship for parishioners.
Rev. M. A. Cookson announces at St Mark's Episcopal Diocesan Missionary Church school opening at 9:45 a.m. with worship and lessons for attendees.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Dan Walker last Sunday. W P Franklin returned from Denver where he served as an alternate delegate at the democratic national convention. Mulholland family leaving for Livingston to open a jewelry store.
Net ted gem seed potatoes for sale Lanagan Ranch 30 21. Excellent spring summer fall range. Flat or monthly rates. Albert Seasongood Jr Bar Lazy AS Ranch McLeod Mont 30 11. Dr Riesland eyesight specialist to be consulted for finest optical service at Grand Hotel June 3 4 5. 28 tf.
St Josephs Guild announces a food sale at the Montana Power Co office on Saturday May 25 at 1 PM. Proceeds go to guild activities and local charity.
For sale one 4 man shearing plant belt driven late model with double end grinder. See 30 31 Jack Egerman.
Great Falls reports the Montana Stockgrowers association begins its fifty-first annual convention May 23, extending through May 25. The program includes varied entertainment and business sessions with addresses from prominent state and out-of-state livestock authorities.
Ila Dacker and Bert Bryan of McLeod were married in Billings on May 16. Commencement exercises at the high school followed, with Judge Sydney Lanner delivering the address. Twenty seven graduates received diplomas, and Grace Campbell gave the valedictory.
The State of Montana sends greetings to defendants in the Sixth Judicial District, Sweet Grass County. Anna K. Ball sues Leo J. Cremer et al to foreclose a mortgage dated December 30, 1918 on 810 acres in Sweet Grass County. Defendants must answer within twenty days or risk default judgment. Published May 16 23 30 and June 6 1935.
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