Forest fire warnings rise as season nears extreme stage
Only one fire has occurred in the national forest area this summer, but officials warn conditions could reach extreme danger. Lightning sparked a small blaze near Gra ham creek and two unattended camp fires were reported in Independence, prompting readiness measures across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Niven
Graham Creek
Clydehurst
Independence
Noah Ball
Free Crockett
Niven
August Driver Examinations at Court House
Driver examinations will be held at the court house on the 1st and 25th. Applicants should contact the examiner before 11 a.m. or 4 p.m. Pioneer Society History Books Selling Well. Ed Adam reports strong sales and notes books are available at his home, Cole Drug, or Klindt's Pharmacy. They are pitched as ideal gifts for many occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Society
Ed Adam
Cole Drug Sr Klindt
Columbus Couple Weds at Community Congregational Church
Todd Myers and Donald D Todd unite in a double ring ceremony at Community Congregational church in Columbus attended by 75 relatives and friends. The bride wore white lace over taffeta with a seed pearl tiara, and the event featured gladioli and carnations, along with traditional music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rosalie Marie Myers
Edwin Myers
Donald David Todd
Donald M. Todd
Reed Point
Community Congregational Church
J. F. Howlett
Billings
Lawrence Aber
Dunham to Remain as Big Timber Coach
Coach Al Dunham will stay with the Big Timber basketball program for the 1960 61 season despite reports he might join Sheridan Wyoming as coach for the Sheepherders Local fans welcomed his decision noting the difficulty of finding good coaches and his family's preference for Big Timber
Ernest Miller 80 Dies After Short Illness
Ernest Miller 80 died early Tuesday at the Big Timber Rest Home after infirmities of old age. He entered the home July 21 and was a periodic patient. Funeral services are today at 2 from Lowry Chapel with Robert Cox officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery. Born April 30, 1880 in Joliet Illinois, he came to this vicinity about 1946 and worked on ranches in the Three Forks White Sulphur Springs Livingston and Big Timber areas. There are no survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Miller
Big Timber Rest Home
Lowry Chapel
Robert Cox
Community Bible Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Mr. Miller
Joliet, Ill
Three Forks
White Sulpher Springs
Livingston
Big Timber
Terland Named Farm Home Administration Committeeman
Olando I. Terland of Big Timber is appointed a Sweet Grass county FHA committeeman for a three year term replacing Lowell C. Gibson. Gerritt Scholten and John G. Johnson remain on the county committee alongside county supervisor Glenn L. Slaughter and help assess loan eligibility, security values, and borrower progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olando I. Terland
Big Timber
Farmers Home Administration
Sweet Grass County
Glenn L. Slaughter
Bozeman
Terland
Lowell C. Gibson
Sweet Grass
Gerritt Scholten
John G. Johnson
Farm Credit Service
Court Fines And Bonds Listed In Local Justice Docket
In Justice Court Guy L. Henry a series of fines and bonds are recorded. Harold M. Stuber forfeited 25 dollars on a disturbing the peace charge. Jack Berg and Pat Breeding each forfeited 75 dollars for malicious destruction of property. Edw L Rohret paid 15 dollars for speeding at night. Gordon H. Morrow charged with improper passing and fined 10 dollars. Benj Strickland fined 10 dollars for no lamp on a projecting load. Lonnie J Bicknell fined 10 dollars for no driver license. Steve P Harvey fined 10 dollars for displaying fictitious license plates. Ted C McCrorey fined 10 dollars for no current license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy L. Henry
Harold M. Stuber
Jack Berg
Pat Breeding
Edw. L. Rohret
Gordon H. Morrow
Benj. Strickland
Lonnie J. Bicknell
Steve P. Harvey
Ted C. McCrorey
4 H Style Revue Showcased County Girls
The 4 H style revue was held last Wednesday at 10 in the Congregational church basement with all girls who completed garments in sewing. Judges were Mrs. Mary K Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Pierson. Eligible entries included 14 year olds for elimination to Bozeman congress. junior and senior styling segments listed numerous girls and outfits. Afternoon judging at 1 30 covered foods clothing and home improvements with the same judges guiding the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mary K.simmons
Stillwater County
Ruth Pierson
Yellowstone County
Bozeman
Judith Carl
Mary Getz
Cheryl Nepstad
Berdine Wood
Patricia Beley
Mary Standish
Sharon Terland
Julie Strobel
Margaret Lavold
Patricia Tronrud
Margaret Harper
Linda Rein
Linda Yost
Dixie Warp
Elaine Anderson
Carol Hanson
Susan Anderson
Corale Beer
Frances Woodhouse
Joyce Woodhouse
Rose Ann Buster
Shirley Braine
Patsy Nottingham
Betty Stephens
John Yost
Lloyd Rein
Helmar Branne
R. C. Woodhouse
Kermit Anderson
Weather Exceeds 100 as Dry Spell Persists in Big Timber
Big Timber endures a blistering heat wave with daytime highs around 101 degrees and no measurable moisture since July 1. Ranchers in eastern districts and the Dakotas face hay shortages while mountain water supplies remain steady and lightning is unusually absent. Court readings show July 13 to July 26 varying from 55 to 64 with notable highs of 101 on July 19 and 100 on July 21 and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Court House
Lois Williams Reappointed Heart Fund Memorial Chairman
Lois Williams was reappointed memorial chairman for the Montana Heart Fund in Sweet Grass County. Elizabeth Castle, new field representative, announced the appointment and noted expanded regional duties with district VI including Park, Madison, Gallatin, Meagher, Broadwater and Lewis and Clark counties. The program aims to boost rheumatic heart disease education and support with more state office assistance and year round memorial contributions.
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Heart Fund
Park
Madison
Munity
Lois‘ Williams
Montana Heart Fund
Elizabeth N. Castle
Association
Castle
Ashleys to Spend Winter in Denver
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ashley left Sunday for Denver to spend the winter due to Mr. Ashley’s ill health. He closed Curley’s machine shop after six years of operation. They rented their house to Mrs. Marie Chapel. daughter Opal Harris arrived to help move. They previously ran the Park motel for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Ashley
Denver
Market Quotas on Wheat Approved in 1961 Referendum
Montana and Sweet Grass county farmers joined national voters on July 21 to approve marketing quotas for the 1961 wheat crop. Preliminary totals show about 83 percent in favor, with Montana counts showing 11 458 for and 1 059 against among unchallenged ballots. The vote determines quota enforceability and price support terms, with penalties for over quota production.
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Montana
Sweet Grass
4-H Clubs Hold Livestock Judging Meet
A 4H club livestock judging contest was held Sunday to select entrants for the Bozeman 4H Congress. The daylong event, sponsored by the Big stock, included beef judging at John Plaggemeyer ranch, sheep at George Yost ranch, pigs at Chas Dempster ranch, and dairy cattle at Willie Hulin’s. Parents and leaders assisted with judging and transportation. Thirty eight youths participated amid seventy two attendees.
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Bozeman
Biggress
Community Hall
John Plaggemeyer
George Yost
Chas. Dempster Ranch
Willie Hulin
Farm Bureau Picnic Planned at Fairgrounds Sunday
The Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau announces its annual picnic at the fairgrounds on Sunday July 31. A potluck starts at 1 o'clock with coffee, pop and ice cream provided. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau
Fairgrounds
Farm ‘Bureau
Oe Timer Visits Johnny
A fragmented report notes a visit by Oe Timer to Johnny with mention of flowers and a cowboy motif. Parents are referenced in the early day context but details are unclear.
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Johnny
Flowers
East
Boulder
Boys Ranch Seeks Hay Amid Drouth As Cattle Headed In
Franklin Robbe, executive director, says Yellow stone Boys Ranch expects cattle but faces hay shortages due to a drouth. Montanans have donated memorials and livestock gifts, but drought limits hay from lower Yellowstone ranchers, crimping income.
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Boys Ranch
Local ranchers urged to donate hay for Boys Ranch
Jim Esp and Norman Starr, Jaycee representatives, solicit hay donations of baled or loose form from Sweet Grass county ranchers to support Boys Ranch. Officials note 25 to 40 calves may arrive this fall, boosting revenue and work for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Jim Esp
Norman Starr
Jaycee
Seismograph Crew to Arrive in Big Timber August First
Century Geophysical Corp plans a seismograph crew in Big Timber around August first. Twelve families and five single men require housing. Lions club received the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Lions Club
Century Geophysical Corp
Big Timber
Wedding of Ryan Pierson and Wesley Irvin Ryan
Miss Jean Evonne Pierson daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Pierson of Billings married Wesley Irvin Ryan son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ryan of Big Timber on July 9 at the Church of God in Billings with Rev David Barsness officiating. The bride wore a lace and tulle gown with Alencon lace bodice and beadwork and carried pink baby roses. A reception followed at the YWCA with family and friends in attendance and a full list of attendants and guests mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Evonne Pierson
Glenn Pierson
Billings
Wesley Irvin Ryan
Ralph Ryan
Big Timber
David Barsness
Church ‘of God
David Green
Paul Goodman
Carl Love
Faye Gramley
Margaret Hutton
Danny Hutton
Charles Osborne
Calvin Ryan
Bob Goodman
YWCA
Hazel Hutton
Lou Cathcart
Dorothea Anderson
Leona Hack
Irma Beck
Sandra. Yecker
Carl Larson
Gunner Blom
Sharon’ Blom
Becky
Hutton
Sidmey ‘Cathcart
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Misssoula
Myers Creek
Stillwater
FerasonnNere
Forest Service
Ramzer
Counter
A. C. McDonald
Rliven
Big Timber Forest Service
Missoula
Gallatin
Thorvald Anderson
Margaret
William D. Nolan
William Nolan
Waterloo
Miss Anderson
Duchesne College
St. Joseph’s School of Nursing
Omaha
Nebr
Creighton University
Todd-Myers
Kathleen Maddux
Clarence A. Todd
Carl Myers
Richard LeBrun
Elizabeth Roebel
FHA
Justice Court
Lois Williams
Heart Fund Memorial
County
Ashleys
Farm Bureau
Robbe
Yellowstone Boys’ Ranch Wrangler
Colap
George Savchenko
Halfway
Ore
Ruth
Robert I. Steger
Reuben Steger
Syracuse
N. Y
Savchenko
Oscar Vik
Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing
Steger
Air Force
Ryan Pierson
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