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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1961
Page
1
Throngs attended this year’s H FFA and FHA fair at the Sweet Grass County fairgrounds. Beef cooking and cuts of beef demo yielded Gloria Bee first and $5, Robert Steensland second and $3. No 4H livestock judging due to conflicting times. Read the full list of placings across divisions including senior and junior showmanship winners and grand champions.
Miss Louise Guild former home demonstration agent for Sweet Grass county left yesterday morning after seven years in Montana. She traveled with friend Sue Dinwoodie from Alaska toward Union Connecticut. She will visit her sister in East Brimfield Massachusetts and her father Henry Guild. On September 15 she will begin teaching duties at the University of New Hampshire.
Jim Burns pitched a no hitter Sunday to help Big Timber Redlegs finish third in the Livingston Peewee tournament. The Livingston Pirates lost 5-1, while the Tigers won the event. Big Timber fell 7-2 to the Tigers in the semifinal. Burns’ gem was broken by a hit by pitch in the consolation final. Gary Collenborne led Big Timber with a double and a single in four at bats, driving in two and scoring a run.
Captain Clarence P. Pile takes command of the mortar platoon, combat support company, 1st battalion 381st Infantry in Big Timber. He replaces Lt. Stephen Ollestad who leaves for employment in Washington. The new commander has two years active duty at Fort Knox and six years in the Army Reserve. He previously led Company F, 321st Infantry in Livingston during the pentomic transition in 1959. Information on the Reserve program is available from Captain Pile or at the next drill September 12 at the American Legion hall.
Transcript requests show 1961 SGHS graduates planning to attend college at various institutions. Names include Rita Hanson Linda Esp Dennis Johnson Mary Plaggemeyer and others with targets such as Eastern Montana College Carroll College Montana State University St Olaf Luther College and Billings Business College. Some grads undecided and several aim to enlist in the service.
Evangelist Floyd Dalzell and family will conduct a Gospel Crusade at the Evangelical Free church in Big Timber from August 30 to September 3 with 7:30 PM services. The Dalzell clan will perform varied musical and vocal numbers including children’s specials. Rev. Kenneth L. Loge leads the local church.
The Big Timber Sheepherders rely on twelve returning lettermen from last year's team. Names include Harry Berg Joe Beley Ron Gullion Marvin Stephens Alex Adams Tom Ratledge George Chapel Walt Huyser Tom Larson Rick Clark John Paulson Sex Ullman with several lettermen and freshmen expected to join. First game is in two weeks against the Harlowton Engineers on the local field.
City crews widen Second Avenue to six feet and add curbing, improving the street. A second widening on Anderson Street near the Congregational church block was easier, with cement removal required on the sidewalk and a thick curb poured. Clarence Erickson will complete the curbing portion of the project.
A complaint signed by James Woolsey and others alleges irregularities in the consolidation election of school districts 23 and 29 in the McLeod area. Defendants include Grace Carney and trustees Roland Clark Harry Anderson and Bob Rule. The suit claims ballots were improperly printed, votes exceeded voters, and polls closed early. A district court hearing is set for Friday at 10 o clock.
Mrs Archie Ellison reports a mountain lion seen near the Ellison ranch last Thursday amid previous summer reports of a large bear possibly a grizzly running through cattle. The lion was observed across from the ranch house by the old Laas cubs with her.
Local schools remind motorists of the school bus law It is unlawful to pass a stopped bus from either direction when loading or unloading Students must stop for a bus stopped to load or unload and traffic must halt on both sides to protect children Principal A R Collins urges cooperation to prevent injuries
A. R. Collins, principal, reports town residents seeking roomers and rural families needing housing for students. He urges interested parties to contact his office to connect wishes and arrange accommodations.
The final registration period starts today with freshmen morning and sophomores afternoon. Tomorrow the order reverses for juniors and seniors. Last year’s annuals arrive for distribution with receipts needed to avoid issues. fees include 8.50 for freshmen and new students, 5.00 activity fee for returning students plus any deposits. Bus 1 begins at 12 20 pm Monday and 7 50 am on subsequent days with Al Dunham driving. Bus 2 and Boulder routes start at 12 15 pm Monday and 7 45 am thereafter, Harold Braley driving the highway 10 route and Mrs Barney Warp handling East Boulder and office duties.
Ellen Irene Braughton and Second Lt. William F. Rauch united in a 10 o clock ceremony at Big Timber Lutheran with Rev. Ocee Johnson officiating. About 80 guests attended as lavender and white flowers graced the church. The bride wore a white lace and net gown with a pearl crown veil and carried chrysanthemums and gladioli. Attendants included Miss Gloria Bee and Miss Daveen House with family members as ushers and candles. A four tier cake served at a reception in the parish hall followed by a honeymoon trip through the Black Hills.
Neal Troglia Gail Birkeland of Grey Cliff wed William Overton Neal IV son of William Overton Neal III of Quana Texas at Timber Lake South Dakota. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Neil McCaslin. They plan to reside in Austin Texas where he will study law at the University of Texas and she will pursue elementary education.
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