Community rodeo supporters praised for major volunteer effort
The piece lauds Jim Brannin as ticket chairman and Ed Furnish as advertising chief for dedicated rodeo work. Bluford Bly is praised for unpaid extra effort, while Leo J. Cremer is hailed as the biggest contributor, keeping Big Timber's show on the map amid widespread support from Moose Lodge and local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brannin
Jim
Ed Furnish
Bluford Bly
Fairgrounds
Bluford
Moose Lodge
American Legion and Auxiliary
Cort Bar
R. Vose
Paul L. van Cleve
Citizens Bank
Tom Jarrett
Lester Work
Leo J. Cremer
Leo
Aunt Here Visits Arm strong and Morgan Kin in Westwood
Mrs R H Ball of Westwood arrives yesterday for a visit with her niece Mrs Dick Armstrong. Father Bill Morgan has hosted his son Bill Jr of Pasco Washington as his guest the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Ball
Westwood, Calif
Dick Armstrong
Bill Morgan
Bill Jr
Pasco, Wash
Last Rites Held For Sherman Eaton
Funeral services for Sherman Morton Eaton were held at his home and the Big Timber Lutheran church with Rev. E. S. Tollefson officiating. Interment was at Mountain View. Survivors include his wife Ann and two children Dexter and Linda Grace, his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Eaton, and five brothers and two sisters. Eaton’s Inn founder was noted for generosity and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Morton Eaton
George Eaton
Eaton’s Inn
Big Timber
E. S. Tollefson
A. Ronald McDonnell
Ted C. Busha
E. O. Overland
Nels Pearson
George Wrightson
Bill Barnett
Dewey Braaten
Raymond Esp
Bennie Elgen
Tom Kuhn
Tony Cosgriff
Martin Cosgriff
Oscar Braaten
Mountain View
Big Timber Flying Service
Sherman
River Falls
Wis
Great Falls
Minneapolis
Ann M. Lee
Dexter
Linda Grace
Randall
West Yellowstone
Dennis
Reed Point
Robert
William
Billings
Owen
Lorraine Shuster
Jane Svee
Glenn Johnson
Postmaster Exams Opened Again in Big Timber
The civil service commission announced a new examination for the Big Timber postmaster position. Acting postmaster Max Officer has held the job for months. Applications must be filed with the U S Civil Service Commission Washington 25 D C by August 22. A written exam will be held in Livingston with dates on admission cards mailed after the closing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Big Timber
Max Officer
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Livingston
Services Held For Thomas Jasper
Thomas Jasper aged 69 died at Lott hospital in Livingston after a heart attack while irrigating at the Gerald Clayton ranch on West Boulder. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Big Timber with burial at Mountain View. Survivors include a sister and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jasper
Lott Hospital
Livingston
Gerald Clayton
West Boulder
Billy Clayton
Livingson Hospital
Congregational Church
Big Timber
Clyde H. Roddy
Walter Dutton
Harry Wordal
Gerritt Scholten
Bernard Lien
Lee Smoot
Harold Roe
Arthur Michels
Lowry Chapel
Mountain View
Mr. Jasper
Somerset
Sweet Grass County
Boulder
Schmidthofer
al McComb
Bertha McCluskey
Whitehall
Willard McCluskey
Cardwell
Charles
Pat McComb
Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Elwyn Kingery at Lay Home
About 80 guests attended a Tuesday wedding shower for Mrs Elwyn Kingery formerly Donna Myers at the Lay home on Bridger Creek. Tables on the lawn featured pink and white flowers and a white wedding cake. Out of town guests came from Livingston Laurel Big Timber and Grey Cliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridger Creek
Elwyn Kingery
Donna Myers
Bryan Harlan
Laurel
Bill Lay
Carl Krone
Bob Taylor
Kingrey
Livingston
Billy, Laurel
Joe Widdicombe
Clinton Carter
Carl Bue
Big Timber
Oliver Myers
Grey Cliff
Twin Bridges
Elwyn Kingrey
Ed. Kingery
Phillipsburg
Bert Talbott
Margaret Coster Appointed Draft Board Clerk
Margaret Coster was named clerk by the draft board and began duties at the Legion hall office last week. The office is open 8 to 5, Monday to Friday, with board meetings on the first and third Mondays at 8 PM until further notice. Notify the clerk of any status changes. 18 year olds must report within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Coster
Draft Board
Legion Hall
Sewing Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon Tuesday
Mrs SW D McKenzie entertained her sewing club with a dessert luncheon on Tuesday, sharing conversation and refreshments in a social club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SW. D. McKenzie
Sewing Club
Opening Friday for 120 in City Swim Class
The pool opens Friday after delays with 120 children registered for swim instruction. Hours are 9-12 mornings and 1-5 afternoons, plus 6-8 evenings. Senior lifeguard course offered after supper. contact Roy Snyder for details. Classes divided into six groups meeting MonWedFri or TueThuSat with detailed daily schedules and list of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Snyder
Snyder
Kenneth Fowell
Roger Hauge
Sharon McCauley
Larry Esp
Florence Steensland
Edwin Lomeland
Delbert Sell
Carol Morstein
Kay Johnson
Donny Loftsgaarden
Dennis Nicholson
David Haas
Leo Reid
Curtis Jacobson
Dean A. Larsen
Charles Osburn
Nellie Coughlin
Kathleen Nelson
Kenny Miekush
Mitchell Daly
Maureen Hager
Lois O'Dell
Alta Chapin
Sammy Widdicombe
Dick Sloan
Sue Ann Paulson
Sam Wagner
Carolyn Dahl
George Algard
Kenny Osburn
Sharon McKenzie
Marion Beley
Cheryl Nevin
Edward Hale
Trygve Forsythe
David Riter
Bobby Kepler
Gayle Herbert
Billy Mothershead
George Bray
Rosalie Benson
Donald Bray
Agnes Sandsness
Robert Reidelbach
Bernice Holland
Mike Paranteau
Jerry McCauley
John Pat Hager
Evelyn Sandsness
Linda Olness
Dick O'Dell
Audrey Stephens
Donald Miekush
Dorothy McArthur
Darlene McCauley
Janice Reidelbach
Robbie Clouse
Ozzie Nevin
Beverly Huffman
Court News on Estate Closures and Appointments
First and final account settled in the estate of Albert John Van Patten with E. O. Overland as attorney. New appraisers named for the estates of Hugh Hart and Sarah Elizabeth Hart, represented by O. J. Paul. Judge Berg signed an extradition order for Richard M. Hayes, to be surrendered to Sheriff H. E. Escherich of Johnson County Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert John van Patten
E. O. Overland
Atttorney
Hugh Hart
Sarah Elizabeth Hart
O. J. Paulson
Berg
Richard M. Hayes
H. E. Escherich
Johnson County
Wyo
Harrison Family Attends Rodeo Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manis and daughters Dixie and Juanita traveled from Harrison on Sunday to attend the rodeo and visit relatives. They remained with relatives and returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Paul Manis
Dixie
Juanita
Rodeo and Race Meet Shine Despite Cold Wet Weather
Thousands attended the third Cremer rodeo and Sweet Grass Racing meet despite rain and frigid winds. Events included saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, calf roping and a dogs and clown act with results listing top placers and match races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brannin
Wiley McCray
Cockleburr
Leo Cremer
Ann Hendricks
Starlite
Jack
Robbie Knapp
Byron
Lee Hendricks
Arthur Allen
Border Collie
Hendricks
Parade Honors Award Winners At Frontier Days Event
Morning parade matched last year, with standout horses and numerous prize tiers. Top honors included Frontier Days riders Cliff and Roger Bare of Reed Point winning 35 dollars, and awards to Sol berg Co 25 dollars, Dot Scot ranch 15 dollars, and various groups and individuals from 5 to 20 dollars. Parade judges named winners across categories including outstanding, best dressed cowboy, cowgirl honors, 4-H clubs, and a novelty drug store cowboy title awarded to Everett Keeler who rode once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Days
Cliff and
Roger Bare
Reed Point
J. S. Solberg Co
Dot Scot Ranch
Royal Neighbors
Legion Auxiliary
Moose Lodge
Jack McClure
Bobo
Hubert Becken
Burton Robinson
Jesse Langston Jr
Bill Cremer Jr
Harry Hart
R. H. Eurich
Neva Jean Becken
Marilyn Nyre
Ed Braaten
Boulder
Otter Creek Beavers
Everett Keeler
Charles McDonnell
EUB To Celebrate Anniversary at Livingston Church
Evan gelical United Brethren church marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a morning service led by Rev. Andrew Roukema. He will open the cornerstone and speak about the church’s 1929 roots. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish for noon fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Andrew Roukema
EUB
Livingston
Visiting Friends From Glendive Circle Callers
Mrs Lena Andem of Glendive and Mrs Kia Mjaa of Circle were here last week visiting old friends and relatives. Mrs Cora Kuster and family from Bakersfield California visited Roy Carter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Andem
Glendive
Kia Mjaa
Circle
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L. H. Townsend
John Smith
Pete Jones
Cliff Clifford
Olaf Vonson
Ted Hollerback
Dr. Herries
Dorman Kellogg
Redeo
Pated
Bourne Studie Phote
Sherman Eaton
Brother
Bourne Studio
Lloyd Shelhamer
John Madill
Danger Boy C
New Draft Board
Court News
J. Longstad
Ira N. Decker
Louise Forsythe
Arthur Grosfield
H. J. Bunston
Palmer Finsvik
Scott Hoskinson
J. D. Herries
Sweet Grass Racing Association
Lloyd Shelhammer
Danger Boy
Madill
Shelhammer
Pnien
Flicka
Jack Jessup
Quiz Madill
Sox
Harold Grafton
Mack
John Knowles
Danny Demon
Jack Frazer
Cleome
Paul van Cleve Jr
Spotted Joe Reed
Jack Jessop
Clipper
Jim Sage
Chiefs
Big Pete
Spike van Cleve
Sig
Wilfred Bell
Abby
Darrell Frum
Rusty Abe
Bud Randall
Whirlaway
Jim Roma
Master
Fred Knowles
Red Horse
Dale Roll
Fair Knight
Dun Bob
Bob Langston
Diamond
Smok
Bobby Lindner
Antonette Ownee
Pony Express
Darrel Frum
Barbara
Leonard Esp
Gene Spilde
Ben Slanger
Floyd Bailey
Clarence Erickson
Hugh Pilch
Pray
Bill Hagen
Trahma
Beurnme
Studio Phete
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