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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
5
The Big Timber Junior Girl Scouts gathered last Thursday at the Dugout. Heidi Breck and Marcia Berg brought treats while Michelle Willems, the reporter, noted activities. The Playboys made nose bags, the Boy Cravers crafted first aid kits, and the Boy Watchers planned a visit to The Little Red Barn.
The Interstate Highway System, once finished, will form the globe’s longest interconnected super highway network. Officials note the plan encompasses about 41,000 miles of road and will reshape travel, commerce, and regional development across the United States.
Roll call answered the desired Christmas item. Minutes read by Jeanne Traver. Meeting adjourned after a communal potluck supper. Susan Ellis, reporter.
Twelve employees from forest and agricultural services completed a twelve hour Civil Defense adult education course on personal and family survival. Instructors included Robert Fitzhugh Tom Ellis and Don Tetlie. Also noted are local social scenes and a drive to switch to headlights as darkness falls.
The Water Fall Swans 4-H Club met at the Dugout for a Christmas party. Debbie called the meeting to order and led the group through holiday activities and refreshments.
The Big Timber Jayceens met at Mrs. Don Henke's home with president Mrs. R. W. Josephson presiding. They discussed the Mitten Tree Twin Bridges Christmas tree hunt and chili supper and Shodair Children's Hospital. After the business meeting they wrapped gifts for Twin Bridges children and Pioneer Home patients. Givers included Mrs. Ed Thompson Mrs. Dennis Beer Mrs. Stan Todd Mrs. Robert Meinrod and Mrs. Don Vander Hagen.
The Sweet Grass neighborhood club held a Christmas party Tuesday at Peter Rostad’s ranch. Mrs. Rostad opened the meeting and played Silent Night before roll call on ornament ideas. Members opened gifts and learned secret pals from last year. Names were drawn for new secret pals. Next meeting set for January 20 at Minda Shiptons.
Mrs. Victoria Braaten and Byron Manley presided at Sweet Grass Chapter No 22 as a new member joined. A motion to adopt a brother and sister at the Masonic home followed by a Christmas party, court whist, and a gift exchange after refreshments. Santa visited, large attendance, Nat Clark in charge with a long committee list. Next meeting set for Jan 14.
Royal Neighbors met with 15 members present and elected officers at their Monday gathering. Women of the Moose convened at the Moose Home with senior regent Mrs. Doris Lake presiding and enrolled a new member while Christmas poems were read and lunch served.
Gust Tollefson admitted December 6 for medical care. Bernard Hetland admitted December 8 and discharged December 10. James Scholten transferred December 9 from Fort Benton hospital. Eva Cook admitted December 9 for medical care.
Obituary notice from the Murray and Murray families acknowledging condolences for the loss of a wife and mother. Includes names Don Murray Bill Murray Dawna Murray and Mr and Mrs Harry Murray and their families with a sale note for a like new Hot Point automatic washer and a contact number.
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