Big Timber Rodeo Postponed to June 22 Due to Rain
The Big Timber one day rodeo was rained out but rescheduled for Saturday June 22 with parade at 11 am and grand entry at 1 pm. National and local officials approved the postponement within 24 hours, Kesler's deadline forced earlier showtime, and refunds for unattending tickets are available until June 19.
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Big Timber
Big Timber Jaycee
John Renneberg
Robert Kennedy
National Rodeo
Denver
United States
Canada
Gi Garstad
Kesler
Belt
Mont
Dale
Jim Long
Big Timber Jaycees
Standish Attends Four Day Coronary Care Symposium
Dr. Vernon Standish joins twenty one physicians from Montana Idaho and Wyoming at a June 10 to 15 symposium on intensive coronary care at the University of Montana. The event surveys heart attack treatment advances as part of a four state health program and links to training at St. Patrick Hospital Missoula under Mountain States Regional Medical Program direction.
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Vernon Standish
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
University of Montana
St. Patrick Hospital
Missoula
Mountain States
Miss Voges Receives Outstanding Student Award at Commencement
Miss Margaret Voges won the Outstanding Student Award for her graduating class at commencement exercises Saturday at St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Billings. The Gazette showed a smiling photo of Maggi receiving the honor.
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Margaret Voges
St. Vincent’s School of Nursing
Billings
the Gazette
City to sponsor men’s slow pitch softball this summer
The City Recreation Department will sponsor a men’s slow pitch softball league this summer. About 15 attended a meeting to form four teams with age balance. Sign up at Cole Drug or Klindt’s Pharmacy by June 18 for league play beginning around June 25. coaching and umpiring also welcome.
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City Recreation Department
Bob Hauck
Cole Drug
Klindt’s
Hauck
Jess Whitford Dies At Reed Point
Funeral services were held in Reed Point for Jess J. Whitford 64 who died Wednesday of emphysema at the family home. Rev. Arvid Lindley officiated with Mrs. Paul Holmgren at the organ and singing. Burial followed in Reed Point cemetery. survivors include his widow four sons three daughters and several grandchildren.
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Reed Point
Jess J. Whitford
Arvid Lindley
Paul Holmgren
Old Rugged Cross
Bud Deeney
Bill Langford
Cliff Booth
Fred Neilson
Bud Kerr
Frank Deeney
Columbus
Reed Point Cemetery
Lowry Chapel
Walter S. Whitford
Anna E. Thompson
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mount Mine
Henry Whitford
Butte
Harold Gary
Richard
Tom Loman
Phillipsburg
Ray Lund
Leila
Charles Terrel
Drummond
Charles M. Whitford
Frank Whitford
Ephrata
Wash
Edward Whitford
Detroit
Mich
S. H. Lewis
al Nickel
Frank Terrel
Mart
Texas
Weather Bureau Records at Norman Conoco Station
Weather data from Norman Conoco station shows daily high and low readings from June 6 to June 10, with rainfall noted. A main deluge allegedly emptied the rain gauge, with reports of up to 4.75 inches in a single event.
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Official Weather Bureau
Norman’s
Conoco Station
H L Jung Bi
Jung
Ballot set for November in Montana state races
Ballot for the November election is completed with top state offices showing Democrat and Republican contenders. Key races include governor and attorney general contests, as well as congressional districts in the eastern and western regions. Unopposed seats include Auditor E. V. Omholt and Supreme Court Associate Justice position No. 2.
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Tim Babcock
Forest H. Anderson
James Battin
Robert L. Kelleher
Billings
Arnold Olsen
Dick Smiley
Bozeman
Tom Judge
Helena
Tom Selstad
Great Falls
Gene Daly
Bob Woodahl
Chateau
Paul Cannon
Alex Stephenson
Henry Anderson
Ernest Steel
Dolores Colburg
Henry Cox
Frank Murray
Elizabeth Guffey
E. V. Omholt
Frank Haswell
Supreme Court
John Bonner
John Adams
MSU Grants 984 Degrees in 22nd Annual Commencement
Montana State University awarded a record 984 degrees at the 22nd annual commencement in Bozeman on Sunday afternoon June 9 at the Field House. Dr. Leon H. Johnson delivered the address to graduates including Harry Berg Carol Christensen Diana Refsland and Dixie Schallenberger among those earning bachelor’s degrees. James Stermitz of Corwin Springs received a master's degree.
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Montana State University
Bozeman
Leon H. Johnson
MSU
Harry Berg
John Prather
Richard Strobel
Edwin Webber
Carol Christensen
Diana Refsland
Dixie Schallenberger
Special Meeting On Garbage Fees Clarifies Delinquent Property Liens
A Monday evening meeting in the courthouse discussed the new garbage fee collection ordinance. City and county attorneys explained the statues authorizing liens on real property for delinquent fees. Mrs. Busha opposed county collection citing tax cashflow and extra clerical costs, proposing quarterly city collection with delinquent fees turned over. Mayor Schump and the council agreed to further study at the next meeting and notify the public of the decision.
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E. O. Overland
R. W. Josephson
Margaret Busha
School Transportation Contracts Due
Harriet Miller warns families receiving direct school transportation payments to sign the 1968-69 contracts with the local school board by Monday June 24. All districts must adopt the 1968-69 budgets on June 24 and contracts are required for reimbursement next year.
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Harriet Miller
Miss Miller
Montana
City Recreation Program Schedule Is Announced
The city recreation program directed by Robert Hauck begins activities Wednesday with a full schedule starting Monday. Next week’s Pioneer will list swimming and instruction beginning Tuesday, June 25, with films available to clubs via Oscar Forsythe or Bob Hauck.
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Robert Hauck
Pioneer
Oscar Forsythe
Bob Hauck
Funeral services held for Mrs. Alfred Anderson Sr.
Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church for 66 year old Cora Anderson Sr. who died Friday after four days in Community Hospital. Rev. Quee Johnson officiated with organist E O Overland and soloist Mrs. Sven Maitland. Burial was in Mountain View cemetery. Survivors include her husband, daughter Alice Laubach, son Alfred Anderson Jr, two sisters and two brothers.
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Lutheran Church
Alfred
Cora) Anderson
Quee Johnson
E. O. Overland
Sven Maitland
Jerry MoeCormick
Andres Laubach
Livingston
Dick Frost
Tom Jarrett
Bob Jarrett
Columbus
Sweet Grass County
T. O. Murray
Springdale
Alfred Anderson, Jr
Big Timber
Kevin
Karen Anderson
Anna Benson
Mondovi, Wis
State Horseshoe Tourney Sunday At Big Timber
Big Timber hosts the state horseshoe tournament Sunday with play all day at City Park. Ed Holmberg Montana State title holder faces pitchers from across the state as they compete for the crown. About fifty four entries have been received, promising a lively event for contestants and spectators.
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Big Timber
Ed Holmberg
Montana
Rodeo Queen Libby Anderson Named by Big Timber Jayceens
Libby Anderson was crowned 19868 Rodeo Queen by the Big Timber Jayceens. Contestants included Elaine Kinsey Vicky Schiltz Diana Sargent Marian Whidden and Mary McConnell. Tickets remain until the rodeo Saturday June 22 when winners are announced.
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Libby Anderson
Big Timber Jayceens
Elaine Kinsey
Vicky Schiltz
Diana Sargent
Marian Whidden
Mary McConnell
Jayceens
Libby
Cattleya Floral
Local Airport Bid Invites Work For Runway And Taxiway
Bids for all labor and materials to build runway taxiway apron access road and lighting system at Sweet Grass County Airport are invited under Federal Aid Project 9-24-077-01. Bids due by 2 p.m. Montana DST Friday June 28 at the Sweet Grass County Courthouse, read aloud that day.
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Vernon Standish
Sweet Grass County
Montana
University of Montana Holds 718 Graduates at Commencement
Three local students were listed among 718 graduates at the University of Montana Missoula ceremony on Sunday June 9. Recipients included Raymond D P Jarrett in Education Robert H H Klindt in Political Science and Economics and Margaret A Lavold in Journalism. UM president Robert T Pantzer gave the address.
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Vist
University of Montana
Missoula
Raymond DP
Jarrett
Robert HH. Klindt
Margaret A. Lavold
Robert T Pantzer
Pastors Johnson to Leave Big Timber Church for New Posts
Pastor Ocee Johnson of the Big Timber and Melville Luther an Churches departs Sunday for a two week Texas vacation to visit his mother. On July 1 he will become associate pastor of the American Lutheran Church in Billings working with Rev. Gord Tollefson. The church plans two full time pastors due to growth. A farewell potluck will be held Friday at 6 30 p.m. in the Lutheran Parish hall with the congregation inviting friends.
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Ocee Johnson
Big Timber
Melville Lutheran
Clifton
Texas
Billings
American Lutheran Church
Gord Tollefson
Tollefson
Johnson
Story City
Johnsons
Lutheran Church
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Dean Oliver
Jess Whitford
Craig Snodgrass
Rick Henthorn
Darlene Woolley
Bill Buster
Roger Whidden
High School Board of Trustees
Cora Anderson
U of M
Ccee Johnson
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