Senator Wheeler Defends War Stance in Montana Letter Exchange
The letters between Jerome Williams of Big Timber and Senator Burton K Wheeler of Washington reveal a heated exchange over America First, wartime preparedness, and accusations about speaker fees. Wheeler insists he spoke for expense only, donated funds to peace groups, and challenges Williams’ views on entering the European war and fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
United States
R. E. Wood
America First Committee
General Wood
Europe
Hitler
Jerome
B. K. Wheeler
Age of secrecy voices in courts and pensions
Jerome Williams warns that secrecy grows in courts and government as laws curb openness. He cites Kansas and Washington pressure on publishing pension beneficiary names, claiming the main distributing office could cut funds. He warns of looming deflation inflation and revolution at the nation’s edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Washington
Jerome Williams
Local Families Gather for Dinners and Visits
Sunday guests from Bridger Creek and nearby towns join the Brinkle and Fraser households at Broadview and Livingston area stops. Eighth grader Milton Hausserman graduates, while summer relocations shift households. Bozeman Reed Point picnic planned for June 8 invites all to bring dinner and join the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hausserman
Ike Lay
William Brinkle
Broadview
McCarty
Sheridan
Wyo
Sidney Fraser
George Lay
George, Jr
Hamilton
Marvel
Lorain
Max Bayer
Billings
Milton Hausserman
Fred Hausserman
Newton Lay
Johnson
Fred Swift
McBride
Reed Point
McLean
Bozeman-Reed Point
Livingston
Barbara Duffey
Agnes Krone
Britain Avengees In Atlantic Battle Near Greenland Iceland
The report describes Invincible sinking with over 1,000 killed after a shell from a German battleship hit its magazine. It notes Greenland and Iceland under British control, the Denmark Strait waters, and speculation that the Tirpitz and other German battleships may have raided from Norway toward the Western Atlantic with submarines claiming British ships sunk near Greenland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invincible
Greenland
United States
Iceland
Denmark
Tirpitz
Bismarck
Atlantic
Greenland-Iceland
Summer Library Hours Effective One Two
The notice lists weekly hours for the summer season. Open Mondays from 7 to 9 p m and Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays 2 30 to 5 7 to 9 p m The library remains closed Wednesdays and Fridays.
F D R Orders Wartime Powers Across Government Agencies
The document outlines Roosevelt actions: force vessels out of U S waters or bar entry, remove duties on emergency relief imports, adjust federal apportionments, activate the National Guard and reserves, suspend eight hour work limits on government contracts, relax radio and wire transmission rules, close certain sites under espionage laws, and acquire land for military purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Guard
Army
Navy
Classified Ads Describe Local Work and Sales
Classified notices list jobs in irrigation carpentry blacksmithing and farm work by Mike Takacs at Big Timber hotel old Cook 32-11. Sale of a small bunch of range cows with phone 12-R-14 32-21. Found men’s suit on Melville road call at Pioneer office. Rent two room partly furnished house Fourth avenue Frank Webber 31-21. Lease three sections grass land Medley ranch Sweet Grass Creek 22-1f Leo J Cremer seed potatoes for sale certified seed last year at John Boe eer.
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Mike Takacs
Big Timber
Old Cook
Fourth Avenue
Frank Webber
Church Activities and Vacation School Schedule
At the churches the Deer Creek Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 with lunch and guests invited. Sunday May 29 Pentecost festival service at 11 a m and at Melville 3 p m. Monday June 2 church officers meet at 8 p m. Lutheran summer vacation school begins Grey Cliff June 2 Melville June 16 Big Timber June 30 every ten days. Teacher Mrs Husebye all children welcome.
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Deer Creek
Evangelical Church Services and Meetings Schedule
Rev Claire L Harris presides with Sunday school at 10am and morning worship at 11am featuring The Miracle of Pentecost. Choir rehearsal follows. Glasston services at 3pm with no evening service. Junior League meets Saturday at 2pm. Prayer meeting tonight at 8.
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Glasston
St. Joseph's Catholic Mass Schedule Updated
Fr. Schuh leads monthly services on the second Sunday at 9 30 and on the fourth Sunday at 11 00, according to the parish schedule.
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ST. Joseph’s
Fr. Schuh
Dusting Off The Old Ones In Walhalla Bar Outfit Arrival
Sunday a new bar outfit for Walhalla arrived from the east. Marriage news: Sam Pound wed Marietta Helterbran in Livingston on Thursday. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs John Weidinger of Grey Cliff on May 22. High school addition excavation started Monday. L R McKeever moves to Great Falls to operate a lodging house. Congressman James A Frear visits this week to review lands here. Sheriff Fallang returns from Chicago with prisoner J H Howry. sister-in-law Miss Jessie Whitfield of Musquoteta, Iowa to spend summer at Fallang home. Tom Mason of the Boulder very ill with pneumonia. Roy Osburn drives a new Reo. War veteran W R Bramble, 79, receives $15 monthly pension plus back pay around $1,000. Sweet Grass county high school ends its scholastic year Friday night with services and address by Rev. Walter North of Billings. Class includes Alchild Crest, Allen Browning, Albert Crest, Alice Esp, Della Perrine, Dorothy Hines, Emily Webb, Emma Webster, Margaret Struthers, Paul Kress, Signa Crest, Virgil Moore, Frances Colvin.
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Sam Pound
Livingston
Marietta Helterbran
Melville
John Weidinger
Grey Cliff
L. R. McKeever
Great Falls
James A. Frear
Wisconsin
Sheriff Fallang
Chicago
J. H. Howry
Jessie Whitfield
Musquoteta
Iowa
Fallang
Tom Mason
Boulder
Roy Osburn
W. R. Bramble
Sweet Grass County High School
Lucas G. Englestad
J. B. Selters
Walter J. North of
Billings
Vale of Upas
Alchild Crest
Allen Browning
Albert Crest
Alice Esp
Della Perrine
Dorothy Hines
Emily Webb
Emma Webster
Margaret Struthers
Paul Kress
Signa Crest
Virgil Moore
Frances Colvin
Storms Rattle Big Timber and Livingston City Areas
A severe thunderstorm hit Big Timber with heavy rainfall while Livingston endured a cloudburst and hail. In local records, court affairs include Clerk Rees issuing a marriage license to E. H. Burkett of Gardiner and Florence Fairfax of Springdale. Alban Bodine of Livingston named receiver for the First State Bank, which had trouble opening. Died: Mrs. Isabell Winnefried Hiller of Tacy at 68, after a nervous collapse. funeral at the Lutheran church.
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Big Timber
Livingston
Rees
E. H. Burkett
Gardiner
Florence Fairfax
Springdale
Miller
Alban Bodine
First State Bank
Phil Bottler
W. J. Flack
Minneapolis
Ralph S. Jarrett
Axel Arvidson
Ellen Hess
McKenzie
British Columbia
Ford Urges Free Interstate Traffic in National Defense
Governor Ford notes the motor vehicle's role in national defense and calls for dropping ports of entry to allow free interstate commerce as envisioned by the founders. Speakers include Westmore Hodges of Ennis and former business leaders urging decisive action against axis threats. Others named are Fred S. Wilson Havre Thomas A. Ross Chinook Dr. W. J. Butler Helena and Harry Petrie Laguna Beach AAA aide.
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Westmore Hodges
Ennis
American Radiator Company
General Foods Corporation
Business Advisory Council
Department of Commerce
Hodges
United States
Britain
Fred S. Wilson
Havre
Thomas A. Ross
W. J. Butler
Helena
Harry Petrie
Laguna Beach
Calif
AAA
Dr B Olness Dentist Opens New Office Over Big Timber
Dr B Olness announces a new dental office located over the Big Timber business district with telephone service listed as number 86. The move marks expanded accessibility for patients in the area seeking dental care.
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Sweet Grass County
Senator Wheeler
Wheeler
United States Senate
Lly
Big Timber, Montana
Washington, D. C
Senator
Stephen Decatur
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Gov. Stewart
Roosevelt
James A. Murray
Butte
James E. Murray
Albemarle Hotel
Williams
Hoover
Harry Bridges
American Bar Association
Wilsall
Bridger Creek
D. R
Melville Road
Pioneer Office
Medley Ranch
Leo J Cremer
John Boe Eer
BIG Timber Lutheran Parish
Axel Anderson
Evangelical Church
Claire L. Harris
Pioneer
James Adams
D. Claiborn
A. P. O’leary
Alva Lamb
Clyde E. Davis
Charley Lamb
Claude Williams
Elk River
Minn
Northern Pacific
Robert Owens
Isabell Winnefried Hiller
Albert Hiller
Tacy
Lutheran Church
Holbeck
Julius Gunderson
C. M. Rein
Ed Brannin
J. S. Solberg
T. G. Armstrong
Gov. Ford
Vic Christensen
Furstenberg’s
C. J. Ellingson
Motor Inn
Professional Directory
E. C. Overland
Law County Court House
L. W. Baskett
Montana Power Co
DR. D. Claiborn
J. D. Herries
Masonic Block
Harare
Chacon
Aveer
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