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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
1
The piece praises American freedom, questions life under communism, and warns that registering firearms weakens liberty. It contrasts vacations and recreation with government control and calls for readers to reflect on their identity and rights as citizens.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from Lowry Funeral Home for Paul Branae 76 who died July 8 at his Idaho Falls home from a stake Rev Eugene W Nilsen officiated Mrs Myrtle Sell was organist playing Rock Of Ages Pallbearers were Rudolph Forster Arthur Elgen Clarence Flattum E O Birkeland Raymond Esp Burton Smith Burial was in Mountain View cemetery Branne was born October 16 1891 in Vinstra Gudbrandsdalen Norway a son of Mr and Mrs Peter Branne He came to the United States in 1908 lived in Minnesota and North Dakota moving to Grey Cliff in 1915 He married Mary Thoreson July 3 1940 They moved to Idaho Falls in 1942 He was survived by two brothers and two sisters in Norway and several nieces and nephews including Mrs Walt Steensland and Helmar Branae of Big Timber
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Todd and family traveled to Bozeman for a reunion at Mrs. Todd's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Davis. At Voldberg Ranch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Plummer and sons David and Allan of Castro Valley, California, paused en route to Canada for a brief visit with Axel Voldberg, an army friend.
The fifth annual Yellowstone Boat Float drew participants from at least ten states and British Columbia with about 120 boats reaching Big Timber on the first leg of a three day journey. The paddle wheeler Topsy owned by Tony VanderVoort starred, survived a pier strike, and ferried river personnel including a rescued swimmer. it remained the only paddle-wheeler to complete the trip.
Dr John Killiam of Franklin North Carolina plans to work in Big Timber this fall while awaiting Air Force enrollment in mid September. A Bowman Gray graduate he will assist the hospital’s intensive coronary care unit recently expanded for community use. He and Dr Ivey will hold public meetings on closed chest massage and mouth to mouth resuscitation to improve survival of heart patients.
Sign ups for tennis, ping-pong, and horseshoes open next week at the park with Bob Hauck and Rick Henthorn handling contacts. Divisions cover youth and adult singles and doubles, with events at the Dugout and a combined swimming and dance night on Friday July 26 at the City Swimming Pool and tennis court.
The men's slow pitch league moves to the second round next week after postponements for American Legion Redlegs games. Standings show Team A 2 0, Team B 1 1, Team C 0 2. Schedule lists doubleheader July 23 and matches through August 6 with games around 7:30 p.m. and a Wednesday women’s game at 8:00 p.m.
Mrs Charles Campbell enjoys a visit from her grandsons Greg and David Campbell who arrived by bus from Danville California on Saturday. They will depart tomorrow for a visit with their maternal grandmother in Great Falls.
First Lieutenant Kenneth C. Collenborne, son of Mr and Mrs C Collenborne, promoted to Captain and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for valorous actions as aircraft commander of an armed helicopter during a Viet Cong attack. Despite a malfunctioning weapons system and heavy fire he pressed fire with rockets and door guns, destroying the enemy position and earning U S Army honors.
The Sweet Grass County High School classes of 1925 and 1926 will hold a joint reunion on July 20 and 21 in Big Timber. Alumni from several states including California Missouri Michigan Washington Idaho and many Montana towns are invited. Payne Templeton and J B Hinds cannot attend but send greetings.
Steve Aller of the 13 artillery unit won a combat artist assignment after sketches drawn on a paper tablecloth convinced HQ Headquarters battery leadership to appoint him. He reported a brief quiet respite at base and noted his growing duties while continuing to sketch.
The Big Timber Redlegs outscored the Livingston Indians 11 to 9 after trailing 7 runs in the first inning. Kelly Goosey earned the win with Wayne Pollak catching, and key hits came from Rick Dieterich Goosey Henthorn Luttchwager. A game with the pirates was canceled. next they host Harlo after a 1-1 split with Harlo.
Big Timber star routes serving Melville McLeod and Gibson areas depart Big Timber at 10 00 a m until further notice Springdale route leaves Big Timber at 1 00 p m.
Mr and Mrs David Olsen of Pacifica California are staying with Mrs Ethel Davis and visiting her daughter Susan Davis who wed Ricard Jarrett. Mr and Mrs John Leptich of Seattle are with C M Cremer in Melville for a two week vacation with eight of their twelve children and plan to return this weekend.
The Big Timber Jaycees reported a successful Bicycle Rodeo at City Park with about forty riders testing a challenging course and safety checks. Clyde Chapel won the boys division, and Cindi Hammersmark won the girls division, each receiving a savings bond. Local merchants contributed prizes and support for the event.
A West German test compared two drivers on a 1000 mile route. One pursued speed and risk, the other drove calmly with the flow. After 20 hours 12 minutes the fast driver finished 31 minutes ahead, but averaged under 50 mph with 4 panic stops and 1,335 brake applications.
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