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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
4
Townsend testimony before the house committee reveals he collected about 1,000,000 dollars in two years used for Townsend organization. Proponents boasted that Townsend funds backed local promoters who benefited. Oregon primary results suggest one third of Townsend signups voted as they pledged.
Mrs. John Nordby of Old Kaintuck praised Senator Burton K Wheeler for securing a long standing monthly allowance after the death of her husband in a snowslide in January. The letter noted his prompt action to obtain needed compensation, contrasting with routine pigeonholing of uninfluenced claims amid widespread government appeals.
The Holt for Governor club emerges from the Helena state convention as Miles Romney backs a draft for Holt. The piece notes Holt’s extensive public appearances and predicts a literary campaign as Ayers readies a statewide speakers push.
The Pioneer prints today a list of rural school graduates provided by County Superintendent Hilda M. Rein. It does not print the joint commencement program as no copy was furnished. It is customary to have copy for such events in both papers.
Mary Anderson and daughter Elizabeth, with Hans Jensen, visited Columbus as dirt hauling smooths Main Street. Local crews worked at farms, homes got whitewashed, and many townsfolk prepared for summer travels and family gatherings. Raleigh Brumfield and Geraldine McGinnis wed. Emma Golden dies in Billings hospital after cancer battle.
Sweet Grass County commissioners meet May 16 1936 to rent a motor patrol grader for three months at 400 dollars monthly and approve sales of listed parcels after public auction with bids including Isaac Rostad Joe Morstein George Rostad Mike Hoyem Victor Allman Telmar Berland and Telpar Berland. The board adjourns to June 1 regular session.
George Marlow returns from Big Timber hospital after appendicitis surgery. Leila Henkle closes Alexander school with a community picnic. Helen Adams ends second term, leaves for Billings for summer, plans to teach again next fall. Hilda Rue visits Ivan and Agnes Krone. Newton Lay Mack Morris visit Bozeman relatives. Sidney Fraser Jr. and Billy spend week in Billings visiting Bayers family.
The article notes entertainment options for bankers at a regional meeting including trout fishing golf hiking and mountain climbing. Ed Keene of Billings hosts the gathering while group No 7 officers E L Kelley Alva Lamb serve as vice president secretary treasurer. Executives include J D Moritz and J E Vogel on the committee.
Herbert R. Spotts of Big Timber Montana seeks to prove up a land claim in Montanas principal meridian at Big Timber before U S commissioner John A Lowry on June 18 1936. Witnesses include James R. Davis Lars Fotland Edward Ross Friend Curtis and Harry W. Hill. Public notice first issued May 14 1936 and last issued June 11 1936.
The Big Timber area sees more autos with H. O. Kellogg selling a Duro and Senator McDonnell buying a 40 hp Buick touring car from C. L. Olmstead. Eleven National Guard members head to Helena for the state school. Wool production ends with 859,760 pounds shipped, down from last year as sheep were ranged elsewhere. Mr and Mrs T. G. Blakeman return from Seattle exposition. Milwaukee surveyors arrive to inspect the Harlowton to Boulder route. Three Billings men camped near West Boulder return with 300 speckled fish. Frank Larson of Billings wins a high school repair contract to veneer with red brick trimmed in Helena white. Next Sunday the post office moves to the north side Taylor buildings. L. G. Wood, jeweler, will occupy part of the new facility.
The Pioneer file records a Livingston Dodge incident involving Dr. Roy M. Wolf and H. B. Blair. It notes the Camp Lewis marriage of Carl Cross and Mary Fischer, bond activity on a Boulder to Butte claim for 190000, a Ser gt J J Gaustad death report correction, two sheep sales to L H White and Iver Hoyem, plus NP engineer Foster Colvin and San Francisco parade convict Thomas Mooney’s death sentence. It also mentions J Stanley Smith funeral with Gov Stewart and liquor sale restrictions to drafted men as per Helena rules.
Notice of sheriff's sale in Sweet Grass County Montana on May 29 1936 at 10 am at the Big Timber courthouse. Property includes multiple lots in section 24 township 3 north range 17 east totaling 382.72 acres with appurtenances. Ed Bartels sheriff and attorneys Johnston Coleman Jameson listed. Pub May 17 14 21 28 1936.
Sweet Grass county sets close date for the regular primary election registration book. Voters must appear at the County Clerk office in Big Timber or before a deputy registrar notary or justice of the peace by June 5 at 5 pm to register for the July 21 election.
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