Lamb Trimming Contest Winners And Fair Awards
Winners listed for livestock classes led by Arnold Tollefson champion horse showman and Chloe Vik champion dairy showman. Ron Thomas earned $15 for both beef heifer and beef cow, with other prizes to Brit Gibby Joe Bryce Ken Jones and Tim Hathaway. Additional awards to come next week. a band concert occurred Sunday and final concert Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Page One
Arnold Tollefson
Chloe Vik
FFA
Ron Thomas
Joe Bryce
Darrell Andersen
Ken Jones
Allen Laubach
Ram Lamb
Brit Gibby
Ewe Lamb
Mike Clayton
Ewe
Tim Hathaway
Ram Tim Hathaway
Fat Lamb
The
Pioneer
Angles Continued From Page One Music Education Details
The article notes numerous music activities with daily practice by Chloe and Tim. Chloe studied piano with Mary Ellen Robertson of Missoula and belonged to chorus and the symphonic band directed by Dr. Joseph Mussulman of Missoula and Dr. Myron Russell of Iowa. Tim participated in chorus and concert band under Avery Glenn of Billings and studied voice with George Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom
Chloe
Mary Ellen Robertson
Missoula
Joseph Mussulman
Myron Russel
Iowa
Tim
Avery Glenn
Billings
George Lewis
Lions Club Guests and Museum Talk At Fryes Cafe
At the Lions Club meeting in Frye's Cafe on August 27 President Thomas G. Ellis introduced three guests Floyd Thomas game warden Harry Pipal ALCS representative from Bozeman and Louis Mysse former Big Timber resident Mysse spoke on steel production and showed a steel history film The next meeting on September 3 will host Mayor A L Schump County Commissioners Bjarne Bjorndal Fred Swift and Wright Ewan for an open discussion on a Sweet Grass County museum.
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Lions Club
Frye’s
Thomas G. Ellis
Floyd Thomas
Harry Pipal
ALCS
Bozeman
Louis Mysse
Big Timber
Mysse
A. L. Schump
Bjarne Bjorndal
Fred Swift
Wright Ewan
Sweet Grass County
Ellis
Steady Workers 4 H Club Meets at the Dugout
The Steady Workers 4 H club met Thursday evening August 15 at the Dugout. Pledges were given and America sung. The county fair skit was discussed and record books were worked on after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steady Workers
America
Fair and Sale Kudos for 4-Hers and Jaycees
Congratulations to 4-Hers and Jaycees on a fine fair and sale. The Brass is flying east this week to view the new John Deere 69 model tractors. Buy now at 1968 prices with no interest or carrying charges until use season.
Demonstrations and club notices in Louise Smith era pages
Louise Smith presented a plaid material demonstration while Colette Moschelle and Jill Yost showcased making vases from odd beer bottles. The Royal Neighbors met nine members last Monday at the Dugout. Mrs. Josie Nyre treated attendees at Frosty Freez. Next meeting Sept 3 at Fraternity hall. The Friendship club gathered at Agnes Refsland’s home with Susie Tjaaland presiding after illness. All members attended except Lillie Pederson in Pioneer Home. A handkerchief shower was held for Nellie Sidel who moves to California. Next gathering at Ed Thompson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Smith
Plaid
Colette Moschelle
Jill Yost
Royal Neighbors
Josie Nyre
Fraternity Hall
Friendship Club
Agnes Refsland
Susie Tjaaland
Lillie Pederson
Pioneer Home
Nellie Sidel
California
Ed Thompson
Funeral services held for Theo N Counter
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Lowry Chapel for Theo N Counter 52 who died Friday afternoon at a Helena hospital following surgery. Officiating was Pastor Eugene Nilsen with organist Mrs Myrtle Sell and singers Mrs A R McDonnell and Mrs Margaret Busha. Pallbearers included Wendell Anderson Roland Whitman Jack Gorman W J Johnson Byron Manley and Bob Davis. Counter born August 15 1916 in Grayling Montana lived in West Yellowstone worked for Shell Oil and Forest Service. He served in the Army 1943 46 in the Philippines and was active in the American Legion and Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his widow two children a son Richard and a daughter Jo Ann Meredith, two sisters, one brother and two grandchildren.
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Lowry Chapel
Theo N. Counter
Helena
Eugene Nilsen
Myrtle Sell
A. R. McDonnell
Margaret Busha
Wendell Anderson
Roland Whitman
West Yellowstone
Jack Gorman
Ennis
W. J. Johnson
Byron Manley
Bob Davis
Grayling
Mont
Earl Counter
Twin Bridges
Edith Arledge
Shell Oil Company
Phillipines
The
Forest Service
Big Timber
Helena National Forest
Counter
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
AF & AM
Richard
Jo Ann Meredith
Fort Benton
Services For Mrs Maggie Olmstead
Services for Mrs Margaret Janet Olmstead 90 will be at 4:00 p.m. at the Lowry Chapel in Big Timber. The service will be officiated by Father Cate of Laurel and features the singing of In The Garden and Beautiful Tile. Pallbearers include Don Smart Harold Roe Ross Williams E A Bieber Bob Johnson and Ron McDonnell. Mrs Olmstead born July 16 1878 in Clinton Ontario Canada came to Big Timber with her parents in 1893. She married Leon Olmstead in October 1902 and lived in Big Timber with a ranch on Dry Creek later moving back to town. Her husband died November 24 1952. Survivors include her son Philip of Long Beach California two sisters Mrs Laura Stewart of Big Timber and Mrs Preston Kane of Mill Valley California two grandchildren nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Lowry Chapel
Margaret Janet Olmstead
Big Timber
Cate
Laurel
Myrtle Sell
A. R. McDonnell
Margaret Bush
Don Smart
Harold Roe
Ross Williams
E. A. Bieber
Bob Johnson
Ron McDonnell
Margaret Olmstead
Clinton
Ontario
Canada
James Anderson
Leon Olmstead
Elk Creek
Dry Creek
Philip
Long Beach
Calif
Laura Stewart
Preston Kane
Mill Valley
Water Hole at Fair Well Patronized
The Water Hole sponsored by the T Bone CowBelles drew steady interest at the county fair. Patrons guessed meat cuts and weights from displayed samples, with Mrs. Harold Rue winning a six pound one ounce sirloin tip steak on Friday and Mrs. Vernon Stan dish securing a six pound eight and one half ounce English ham on Saturday.
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Harold Rue
Vernon Standish
State CowBelles Meet In Big Timber Montana
The T Bone CowBelles host the Montana CowBelles state fall meeting in Big Timber on September 11 at the Lutheran Parish hall. Registration starts 8:00 am with a business session at 8:45 led by State president Mrs Julian Terrett Jr. Coffee breaks are run by Stillwater and Carbon, luncheon with Montana Beef Council, guest speaker Orvin Filare. Reservations to Mrs Mabel Harper by September 6.
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Montana
Big Timber
Robert Brownlee
T Bone
Julian Terrett Jr
Miles City
Stillwater
Carbon County
Montana Beef Council
Orvin B. Filare
Mabel Harper
American Legion Sets 50th Anniversary Observance
A Montana Committee of One Hundred chosen for the 15 month Golden Anniversary of the American Legion. Governor Tim Babcock chairs this panel as World War I victory and Legion founding milestones are highlighted from Sept 6 1968 to Nov 11 1969 with leaders from across Montana. Ernest A Parker and Chuck Nicholson represent Big Timber and Livingston.
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Montana
One Hundred
American Legion
Tim Babcock
John E. Helming
Helming
Legion
Montana Committee of One Hundred
Big Timber
Ernest A. Parker
Chuck Nicholson
Livingston
Joske Circus Brings Largest Elephant and Zoo to Town
The circus advertises the only traveling zoo in America and Canada with a giant elephant herd led by Joske, the largest elephant on the continent. It features 24 acts, including Hollywood Palace Bears, Alfredo Borrelo lions, trapeze stars, Liberty horses, and high wire thrillers, with doors opening at dawn for un loading and setup.
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America
Canada
Joske
Newman
Hollywood Palace Bears
Alfredo Borrelo
Lions
Plunket
Joan Jennier
Riding Lepensky
Public Free Animal Feeding Event Draws Crowds
Grounds invite visitors to watch activity and the feeding of numerous animals, a free public event offering close-up viewing and educational insight into the animals’ routines.
Weather Bureau Recordings Update at Norman Conoco
The Weather Bureau reports new meteorological data recorded at Norman Conoco Anal. STALION indicating ongoing climate observations and data collection efforts in the region.
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Official Weather Bureau
Norman
Conoco Anal
Services Held For Mrs Schleicher
Mrs. Hannah Schleicher 77 died Sunday after a heart attack while visiting her daughter in Livingston. Funeral at Redeemer Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Thomas Lee with interment at Mountain View cemetery. She was born 1890 in Chemnitz Germany and lived in North Dakota before moving to Park County. Surviving are five sons and six daughters including Lillian Laubach of Big Timber.
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Hannah Schleicher
Community Hospital
Dan Laubach
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Livingston
Thomas Lee
William Goodwin
Mountain View Cemetery
Clark Payne
Robert Weimer
Lawrence Carpenter
Dewey Wolf
Jack Collins
Gussie Schleicher
New Salem
N.D
Park County
Hamilton
the Redeemer Lutheran Church and Orient Chapter
OES
Gussie
Ida Haugen
George
Dan
Ted
Pioneer Classified Ad Sparks Quick Results
A brief Pioneer classified item highlights fast outcomes from a local sale or notice. The ad emphasizes speed and practical results, inviting readers to act quickly and check nearby listings for details and prices.
Obituary highlights extended family from multiple states
Dorothy Yale of Bozeman Elsie Wilson of Helena Margaret Hale of Livingston Adeline Trucke of Big Timber and Ellen Sodergren of Sheridan Wyo listed with two brothers Henry and Richard Seiferth of Sweet Briar ND two sisters Elsie Haugen of Bismark ND and Martha Laubach of Livingston. The notice records 22 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Yale
Bozeman
Elsie Wilson
Helena
Margaret Hale
Livingston
Adeline Trucke
Big Timber
Ellen Sodergren
Sheridan, Wyo
Henry and
Richard Seiferth
Sweet Briar
N.D
Elsie Haugen
Bismark
Martha Laubach
Nices
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Neil Dahlstrom
Kim Starr
Audrey Tronrud
Einar Stene
Hers
Jaycees
Theo N
Maggie Olmstead
Stalion
Frye’s Cafe & Lounge
Ranger Tavern
Gardiner, Mont
Vern Moers
Washington Russet
Soflin
Pete Knudson
E. Park
P. O
Livingston, Montana
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