31 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
1
The piece satirically lists harsh travel and camp etiquette aimed at campers and fishers near the Miles ranch. It mocks dogs, a boy named Junior with rifles, and adult behavior while lampooning bureaucratic meddling and disruptive travelers around McLeod.
Mr and Mrs Roy Webber took Mrs Mae Sandage to Livingston for a leg checkup and she is improving return home with them. Mr and Mrs Henry Klindt welcomed a son born yesterday at Lott hospital in Livingston weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces named Thomas Ankeny.
Shelhamer shifts the match race with Dutch S and Danger Boy C to this evening at 6 30 due to jockey unavailability on Labor Day. Shelhamer’s horse previously beat Madill’s in a close race. A full program is planned for Labor Day with many horses anticipated, and the community is promised an entertaining afternoon at the fairgrounds despite earlier poor weather.
Mr and Mrs John Boe arrived Sunday morning from a three month stay in Norway. They left New York June 1 on the Oslofjord and reached Bergen June 8. They spoke of changes in Norway and noted clean homes and living well though sugar and certain foods were scarce.
The West team featuring City Club DeMolay Scou s and All Stars edged JayCees Cities Service 15 to 14 in a hard fought Sunday finale at the high school field. Jim Schneider pitched four and a half innings, followed by Loftsgaarden who shut down the opposition. Ronnie Dahl hit a grand slam to seal the win in the final frame. Legion Auxiliary ladies served refreshments.
President Truman signed fall hunting regulations for wild ducks geese coots and doves. Montana set waterfowl seasons Oct 6-23 and Nov 17-Dec 4 with other states maintaining or adjusting limits across the Atlantic Central and Pacific flyways. Daily bag limits vary by flyway and species.
Results show saddlebronc winner Jim Raustadt of Livingston with Don Murray and Bob Shelhamer of Melstone and Grass Range in top four. Bareback victors John Bailey Clyde Park and Ernie Kavanaugh Wilsall, with Don Imsande Bozeman. Calf roping led by Hap Davis Bozeman and Buck Cheney Belgrade, Sonny Bohleen Livingston, Bob Shelhamer. Wild horse race won by Allen Woolsey Wilsall ahead of Jim Carrig Ted Nelson. Team tying crowned Bob Langston with Bob Shelhamer Spike Van Cleve with Bob Harvey Mabry McDowell with Jim Hughes. Greased pig contests won by Olson Arnold Kurchinsky Chas Jones Don Taylor Bob Otheim. All around cowboy honors went to Bob Shelhamer. Event sponsors include Big Timber Bar and Cafe Belgrade Lounge Stock Bar Melville Golden Pheasant Livingston Ranch Air Service Harlowton Park Coca Cola. Walt Pressley arena director with pickup men Allen Woolsey Alta Woosley Jean McReynolds timers Tusco Heath announcer Bob Langston Paul L Van Cleve judges Jack McNeal Tim McHenry promoters.
Mrs. M. E. Dixon mourns the death of her grandson, Lt. Ralph W. Queen, who died from wounds received in Korea. He served with the Thirty-fifth regimental combat team of the Thirty-fifth division, saw action in the Chinju Mason sector, and previously served two years in the navy. He attended OCS at Fort Benning in 1949 and had been in Japan since April 1949. He is survived by his sister Judith of Washington, D. C.
John D. Stritch 82 died Sunday at the Christensen home from infirmities of old age and a cerebral hemorrhage. He had lived with a sister until 1948 and later with a niece before entering Christensen home. Funeral services were held at Reed Point EUB church with Rev. C. R. Ziettlow and burial followed in Reed Point cemetery. He was born August 25, 1868 in Richmond Minnesota and worked as a Northern Pacific lineman 1902 1915. Survivors include a nephew Hollis Stritch of Missoula and a sister Mary Stritch who died in a fire.
The draft board will meet Monday evening September 4 at its offices in the Legion hall. The notice calls for attendance by members and interested parties.
The city softball schedule ended after 11 weeks with each of 15 games per team. Cities Service won the championship with only one loss to the JayCees, praised for consistency and sportsmanship. Standings list Cities Service 14 1 atop the men's league. women’s results also noted.
Boys with baseball uniforms must hand them to Roy Snyder at the city park Saturday between 9 am and 12 noon. Football players planning to try out for Sweet Grass County High School should report to the high school at 1 pm Saturday for equipment draw and a physical examination.
The Sweet Grass county 4-H and FFA fair runs Friday and Saturday at the fairgrounds. Friday features showmanship and style review contests, with entries due by 6 pm. A boys scramble sponsored by the Big Timber JayCees offers $1 prizes. livestock sale follows Saturday morning, with proceeds supporting 4-H youth.
Smiley Macon and his Western Jamboree bring a fast moving show to the Legion hall on Tuesday at 8 pm with dancing to follow until 1 am. The act, aired on Mutual network daily at 3:30 pm, is sponsored locally by Vaughn Ragsdale stores and the American Legion.
Miss Doris Croon daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Nelson of Minneapolis and Clarence Hereim son of Mr and Mrs Ben Hereim of Twodot were married Sunday at the Hereim home in Twodot with Rev Ray Mathsen officiating. Attendants were Betty Ann and Benny Hereim. The bride wore a brown suit with a white rose corsage. A reception followed for about 25 guests. The couple will reside in Harlowton where Mrs Hereim works at Al and Stella's Coffee Shop and Mr Hereim at the John Duncan ranch.
Betty Anne Haeckel daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Haeckel Bozeman and William H Sippel son of Mr and Mrs Otto A Ippel Big Timber wed August 23 at St James Episcopal church officiated by Rev Donald P Skinner. Attendants wore orchid gowns, Colleen Jones sang The Lords Prayer and Because with Ernest Neath at piano. Patricia Haeckel maid of honor. couple to reside after wedding.
Sivert B. Raisland 79 died of a heart attack at home Monday evening after working on a shed roof. Funeral held at Big Timber Lutheran church with Rev. Webster Clement officiating. Burial in Mountain View. Survived by widow Christina Langhus, four grandchildren, two daughters and two sons plus a brother in Norway.
The final day of playground activities, led by Recreation Director Roy Snyder, will feature a Sunday swim meet at the city park at 2 pm. Lions club prizes will cover events for boys and girls including walking races, 30-yard free style, doggie paddle, underwater, diving, and comedy acts. Red Cross beginner swimming cards will be awarded to children who complete the required skills.
Two 16 year old Reed Point youths confessed after being taken into custody by Milo Collins and Sheriff Walter Osborne. They said anger over hitchhiking failed near Reed Point around 9 30 Friday night led to rock throwing that shattered a windshield and damaged a car top. They were turned over to authorities after questioning.
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