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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

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SGHS Honor Roll Is Announced for 1960 Second Quarter

SGHS announces the 1960 second quarter A and B honor rolls. A list cites 11.00 averages for Andrea Rostad and others, with many students named under 10.75 to 9.75. B honors include several students with 9.50 down to 8.00 averages. First semester A and B rolls mirror the credit levels with numerous names.

Andrea Rostad Nina Adams Mary Ellen McDonnell John Paulson Dixie Warp Averil Goosey Charles Baldwin Kathy Tyler Harold Kjarma Alex Adams Helen Brekke Joyce Woodhouse Mark Johnson Linda Clark Gary Connie Lindner John Brekke Mary Clark Raymie Jarrett Joan Plaggemeyer Kathy Ty

Defense meeting draws large crowd in Sweet Grass County

The county civil defense opens with 145 residents attending at the Dugout. Ken Thompson promises no one turned away again as plans for workshops and practical defense lessons are formed. Jim Schneider will lead the February 1 meeting at the grade school auditorium.

Civil Defense Sweet Grass County Civil Defense Ken Thompson Thompson Jim Schneider

Soil Conservation Meeting February 2 In Sweet Grass County

The tenth annual meeting of the Sweet Grass county soil conservation district is set for February 2 at 7:30 p m in the Legion hall. The Big Timber school band will provide music, door prizes will be given, and several speakers will present. Two directors will be elected for three year terms, and lunch will follow. Everyone is invited to attend.

Sweet Grass County Soil Conservation District Legion Hall Big Timber Soil Conservation District

Hebgen Lake fishing limited near Hebgen Dam opens weekends

The Montana fish and game commission announces a partial opening of Hebgen Lake in Gallatin County to fishing on Saturdays Sundays and legal holidays from January 21 to March 26 1961. The area within 200 feet of the upstream face of Hebgen Dam remains closed due to safety, with the dam gate control tower and outlet structure posting as closed beginning January 21.

Montana Fish and Game Commission Hebgen Lake Gallatin County Hebgen Dam

Mother's March of Dimes January 31 event announced

Mothers of Big Timber join the Mother's March of Dimes led by Mrs. George Lamach to support the national foundation's research against birth defects arthritis and paralytic polio. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors this unified effort urging donations to prevent crippling diseases.

Mothers of Big Timber American Legion Auxiliary George Lamach National Foundation Vital Medical Research

Annual Hospital Meeting Set for Jan 30 at Courthouse

Sweet Grass Community Hospital Inc hosts a public meeting Monday January 30 at 8 pm in the courthouse courtroom. The event covers electing one director and presenting the yearly report. Members and nonmembers may join the corporation with a $10 lifetime membership.

Sweet Grass Community Hospital, Inc Wright Ewan L. D. Severance Walt Huffman Clive Haas John Yost Melville

Teacher Play Slated for March 3 4

The annual teachers play is scheduled for March 3 and 4 with rehearsals already under way. It is billed as the group's funniest production yet and will raise funds to finance scholarships for local high school graduates pursuing teaching careers.

Inauguration Night TV Dinner At Home

Mr and Mrs Elias Helen hosted a Friday gathering to watch the inauguration reception on television. Guests included Mr and Mrs Aloe Warila Mrs K Haugstad and Mrs Inga Loftsgaarden who enjoyed a televised inauguration and a TV dinner together.

Elias Helen Aloe Warila K. Haugstad Inga Loftsgaarden

Blood Drive Urges Local Businesses to Donate

Mrs. Jane Bristol, Blood Program Chairman, asks Big Timber firms to send at least one donor Friday Feb 3. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the American Legion basement from 11 to 3, targeting 65 successful donors. Bring a friend, enjoy coffee, and contribute to a community effort that costs nothing.

Jane Bristol Red Cross Red Cross Bloodmobile American Legion

Thespians Prepare Three One Act Plays For Season

Thespians will present three one act plays next Tuesday and Thursday evenings under three directors led by sponsor Mervin Wertz. Gerry Gets the Fever stars Raymond Jarrett with a supporting cast. French Toast stars Harold Kjarma with a large ensemble. The Sisters McIntosh features Linda Esp Rita Hanson and Jerry Braaten. Wertz says the family comedy mystery and clever comedy promise enjoyable entertainment.

Thespians Mervin Wertz Gerry Helen Strobel Raymond Jarrett Mark Johnson Averil Goosey Christy Palm Shirley Algard Jane Hooper Jane Ann Beck Mr. Wertz

Beleys Celebrate Silver Wedding in Community Party

Mr and Mrs Hans Beley were feted at a Sunday potluck at the Lutheran parish hall with about 100 friends. Rev Ocee Johnson presided as MC and a Barbarettes vocal group performed. Hans and Jaretha Beley wed Jan 11 1936 in Bozeman and have three daughters and two sons. Out-of-town relatives attended from Lewistown Livingston and Billings.

Hans Beley Jonas Maitland Robert Nunley Carl Kjarmo Arnold Warp Ole Solberg Helmar Branne Chas. McComb Elmer Arneson Bob Jarrett Tommy Jarrett Edna Jarrett Henry Elgen Ward Bruffey Dick Armstrong Ocee Johnson Barbarettes Linda Esp Linda Clark Gail Flare Kathy Johnson Victor Schriver Averil Goosey John Goosey Barbara Holland Bozeman Beley Whitetail Ranch Big Timber Creek Gerald Ebert St. Paul Minn Marion Montana State College Patricia Joe Sweet Grass County Byron LaVern Duncan Lewistown Chas Jackson Livingston Gary Beley Blyde Smith Billings

Weather Highlights New Faces on High School Stage

The Weather notes several new faces joining the high school stage along with praise for the three directors whose work is highlighted.

Herders Sweep Two Straight Wins At Home

Big Timber hosts Bozeman Junior Varsity and Forsyth in back to back wins. Beley led scoring with 13 and Christ contributed 14 in the Forsyth victory, while Clark and Adams also reached double digits as the Herders outplayed the visitors and pulled away in the second half.

Bozeman Christ Petaja Steensland Stephens Ronneberg Jarrett Huyser Beley Adams Clark Herders Berg Big Timber Huffman Forsyth Big Timber Boys Corcoran

Deere Day in Big Timber Highlights Free Lunch and Parade

Deere Day in Big Timber is planned for Friday January 27 at Big Timber Farm Supply with a 1 30 matinee at the State Theater. A free lunch begins at 11 30 at the Farm Supply and new John Deere farm equipment will be shown. The event promises the largest parade of new tractors and gear ever filmed.

Don Haas Wins DSA and Boss of the Year Honors

Don Haas named outstanding DSA award winner and Tom Anderson cited as Boss of the Year at Jaycee DSA and Bosses Night at the Legion hall. Event featured entertainment, a banquet, and tributes to Haas and Anderson, with remarks by War ren Vaughn and Jim Esp.

Don Haas DSA Tom Anderson Jaycee Dsa The Legion Hall American Legion Auxiliary SGHS Victor Schriver

William Wood Dies at Rest Home

William Wood, 68, died at the Big Timber Rest Home at 11 36 a m Saturday from cerebral apoplexy. He will be buried in Olivewood cemetery, Riverside, Calif. Born January 31 1892 in Hartford Indiana he lived in Big Timber from 1901. He married Minnie E McMahan in 1916. He worked 27 years at the Riverside citrus experiment station and retired in 1958 moving to Melville three years ago. Survived by wife Minnie son Walter D Wood Riverside a brother Sam Wood Sedalia Missouri and three grandsons Larry Eugene William John and Wayne Douglas Wood Riverside.

William Cain Wood Big Timber Riverside Calif Olivewood Mr. Wood Hartford Francis E. Wood Yellowstone Minnie E. McMahan Billings Wood Citrus Experiment Station Melville Walter D. Wood Sam Wood Sedalia Larry Eugene William John Wayne Douglas Wood

Ollestad Heads Big Timber Lutheran Church

Steve Ollestad was elected president of the Big Timber Lutheran congregation at the annual meeting Sunday. Kenneth Roe will be vice president. Mrs Helen Dahl secretary. Mrs Martin Songstad treasurer. Don Tetlie financial secretary. Mike Breck became a three year trustee. holdover trustees include Roy Mahlum Clarence Rostad Alva Deegan and John R Boe. Deacons board unchanged. head usher George Carl re elected. nominating and auditing committees named. Mrs Kenneth Roe elected three year board of education member alongside Mrs Ralph Prather and Cecil Carl.

Steve Ollestad Big Timber Lutheran Kenneth Roe Helen , Dahl Martin Songstad Don Tetlie Mike Breck Chas Lowe Roy Mahlum Clarence Rostad Alva Deegan John R. Boe Rnsa Furstenberg Board of Education Irs Ralph Prather Cecil Carl

Back Home Mrs Rostad Returns to Big Timber

Mrs Albert Rostad comes home to Big Timber Friday after staying with her daughter Mrs Howie Forsythe south of Livingston since before the holidays. Red Cross First Aid course held each Wednesday at 8 pm at the fire hall taught by Leonard Green of Livingston. Interested persons urged to attend.

Albert Rostad Big Timber Howie Forsythe Livingston Red Cross Leonard Green

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Harold Kjarmo Linda Raisland Margaret Lavold Linda Hammersmark Ron Jarrett Peggy Thomason Gary Branne Carol Raisland Coralee Beer Lynne Braaten Ray Lomeland Forrest Ullman Frances Woodhouse Tom Biglen Linda Yost Angela Kottong Donna Faw Sissel Qiestad Diana Olsen Karen Fessenden Duane Hauge Margaret Harper Robert Klindt Judy Plaggemeyer Rose Fotland Joan Lomeland Elaine Anderson Shirley Branne Myrtle Camp Betty Stephens Eileen Buster Kristi Davis Mary Hodak Lois Hoem Jonathan VanDaveer C. M. Sheen Deanna Mac Otto Ratz Wilhelm Ratz Whitefish Miss Sheen Bonneville Power Administration Olympia Wash Soil Conservation Meeting Donald Haas Beleys Marylin DeCock Ue Cross Betty ‘ Anke Jenn Nas Bill Sargent Russell Smith Jaycee Art Sell Jim Esp Norman Starr Warren F. Vaughn Security Bank and Trust Co Clem Stirn Lions Club Lions Mr. Haas Church of God Home Telephone Co Don Boy Scout Council Northwestern Military Academy Lake Geneva Wis Joyce Esp Butte Huidekoper Elizabeth Krone Melville Home Christopher Columbus Melville Lutheran Church Big Timber Junior Chamber of Commerce William Wood Rest
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