Bride Elizabeth Steensland Weds Maier Miller in Dillon
In a candlelit ceremony on June 4 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church Dillon Miss Elizabeth Steensland daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Steensland became the bride of Maier Miller son of Mr and Mrs Robert R Miller of Bozeman The Rev Max Feuerstock officiated The couple will reside in Greeley after a Salt Lake City honeymoon Elizabeth wore a white two piece dress with Schiffli embroidery and carried white roses and stephanotis Attendants were Sissel Oiestad and Jerry Selvig Both families are Sugar Grass county high school graduates The bride attended Eastern Montana College and Colorado State College while the groom is a Western Montana College graduate The ceremony followed by a wedding trip to Salt Lake City Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dillon
Elizabeth Steensland
W. M. Steensland
Maier Miller
Robert R. Miller
Bozeman
Max Feuerstock
Sissel Oiestad
Big Timber
Jerry Selvig
San Jose
Calif
Miss Oiestad
Benny Reynolds Tops Big Timber Rodeo With 666.80 Payout
Benny Reynolds led the Big Timber rodeo Sunday earning 666.80. Pete Crump followed with 504.70 as total payouts reached 4650. Winners across events included Dean Armstrong and Ellis Lewis in bareback, Jim Kirkland and Daryle Hobdey in calf roping, Benny Reynolds in saddle bronc, Ben Bates in steer wrestling, Pete Crump in bull riding, and Mae Stewart in the girls barrel race with notable prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Reynolds
Pete Crump
Dean Armstrong
Sentinel Butte
N. D
Post Falls
Ida
Ellis Lewis
Benedictine
B. C
Melrose
Mont
Jim Kirkland
Pueblo
Cole
Daryle Hobdey
Peck
Jack McSpadden
San Diego
Calif
Irv Alderman
Birnie
John Reynolds
Jim Wise
Grover
Colo
Elie Lewis
Ben Bates
Marysville
Chuck Hanson
Tucson
Ariz
Harry Charters
Melba
Phil Heinen
Miami
Fla
Jim Baische
Glendive
Mae Stewart
Missoula
Carol Zook
Butte
Barbara Dear
Simms
Dr Richard McDonald Receives Dental Surgery Degree
Mr and Mrs Richard McDonald and five children visited last week with his parents in town. He earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University and will take state board exams in Portland with plans for Washington and Montana later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonalds
Richard McDonald
A. C. McDonald
Richard
Dick East
Creighton University
Beardofthe Year Top Three Named at Rodeo
The top three beard growers announced at the rodeo are Dale Schott Bill Dennis and Bob Groom. Dale was overwhelmed by the announcement and reportedly decided to keep the result secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Schott
Bill Dennis
Bob Groom
Dale
Services Held For Charles W Knapp
Charles W Knapp age 76 died Thursday in the community hospital from a cerebrovascular accident. Funeral services were held Saturday at Lowry Chapel with Rev Ocee Johnson. Interment Mountain View. Survivors include widow Mina Clark Knapp one son Henry Knapp Reno Nevada two brothers J R Knapp Montrose California J F Knapp Carmichael California and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Knapp
Community Hospital
Lowry Chapel
Ocee Johnson
A. Ronald McDonnell
Margaret Busha
Jesus
Mervin Sell
Oscar Forsythe
Montana
North Dakota
Wilton
N. D
Knapp
Big Timber
Henry Knapp
Reno
Nev
J. R. Knapp
Montrose
Calif
J. F. Knapp
Carmichael
Margaret Wagner's Painting Displayed in San Francisco Show
Margaret J. Wagner of Big Timber is featured in the San Francisco Art Institute spring show. The exhibit, selected by faculty, runs through June 15 and spans painting sculpture drawing ceramics photography and commerce designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Margaret J. Wagner
Big Timber
San Francisco Art Institute
Tudes
Miss Wagner
Sweet Grass County
Harry Wagner
Bozeman
Art Institute
California School of Fine Arts
Mississippi
America
Mark Rothko
Clyfford Still
Diego Rivera
Girls State Opens at MSC June 24
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its 15th Montana Girls State June 17 24 at Montana State College in Bozeman. Delegates Shirley Branne Kathy Tyler and alternates Corale Beer Myrtle Camp awaiting leadership training in government and civic duties for community school and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Montana
United States
Redlegs Lose Peewee Opener to Livingston Pirates
The Livingston Pirates defeated the Big Timber Redlegs 8-2 in the summer Peewee opener. Only Jones Fallang and Rudd had safe hits for the Reds. Dennis Fichtner pitched well in relief, aiding starter Larry Jones from the fourth inning onward. The Redlegs face White Sulphur next on Monday, June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Pirates
Big Timber Redlegs
Jones
Fallang
Rudd
Reds
Dennis Fichtner
Larry Jones
Redlegs
Rodeo Parade Winners Listed in Big Timber Parade
The Big Timber rodeo parade crowned winners across multiple classes under Tope Strobel. Prizes honored Rainbow Girls, Moose Lodge, 4 H clubs, bike entries, and unique floats while noting oldest and youngest cowboys and cowgirls. Tope Strobel credited community support and announced higher cash prizes due to generous contributions. A milk price hearing is set for Thursday at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tope Strobel
C. E. Smart
Dudley Tyler
Clem Stirn
Tom Findley
Ernest Nelson
Rainbow Girls
Moose Lodge
Jayceens
ElVera Cospriff
Carol
Ronald Crum
Clyde Bainter
American Legion and Auxiliary
Space Needle
Woman's Club
One World
Farm Bureau
Big Timber Creek
Edward Gust
Sarah Gust
Debbie Barber
Katie Black
Lomeland Hams to Wed Harris in September
Joan Lomeland daughter of Mr and Mrs Eivind T Lomeland will marry Earl A Harris son of Mr and Mrs Herbert A Harris of Mills Wyoming on September 1. Lomeland is a 1961 SGHS graduate and Billings Business College alumna employed by Shell Oil in Billings. Harris is a 1959 Natrona County high school graduate, attended Casper College, is a Billings Business College student and works for California Oil Co.
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Eivind T. Lomeland
Joan
Earl A. Harris
Herbert A. Harris
Mills
Wyo
Miss Lomeland
SGHS
Billings Business College
Shell Oil Co
Billings
Mr. Harris
Natrona County High School
Casper
Casper College
Open House at Reed Point Industry in Troy Plant
A Reed Point open house at the Troy Manufacturing Co. plant runs Friday from 2 to 8 p m. The cradle maker employs 28 people, including 12 salesmen, and is owned by Mr and Mrs Ace Elliott. Dignitaries are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Manufacturing Co
Reed Point
Ace Elliott
Castro
June Weather Pattern Brings Sunshine Then Showers
June has featured bright mornings and cloudy afternoons with some rain in parts of the county. A heavy Tuesday wind followed by rain left moisture in minutes and a touch of hail, while the rodeo avoided any weather disruption. Courthouse readings follow.
Neals Visit Birkeland Ranch Family Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Neal and daughter Leslie, with Mr. and Mrs. Overton Neal of Quamah Texas, arrived Saturday to visit E. O. Birkeland. The Neals plan a summer in South Dakota. Mrs. Bill Neal is the former Gail Birkeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Neal
Leslie
Mr. Neal
Overton Neal
Quamah
Tex
E. O. Birkeland Ranch
Bill Neals
South Dakota
Gail Birkeland
Rodeo Producer Oral Zumwalt Dies After Heart Attack
Rodeo figure Oral Zumwalt died of a heart attack Sunday afternoon during the Big Timber rodeo. He led the grand entry and helped haze stock before collapsing. Zumwalt had produced Big Timber shows since Leo Cremer's death and held a world fastest steer wrestling time of 2.4 seconds. He was born in 1902 in Arizona and later ranched in Montana. Survivors include his widow, a daughter, and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Zumwalt
Zumwalt
Leo Cremer
J. M. Schneider Resigns From Citizens Bank Position
J M Schneider resigns as cashier of Citizens Bank and Trust Co to join Midland National Bank in Billings starting August 1. No successor named. He has been active in civic groups since 1949, including Jaycees, Lions Club, and school board service.
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J. M. Schneider
Citizens Bank and Trust Co
Midland National Bank
Billings
Jim
Big Timber
Sheridan
Jaycees
Big Timber Grade School Board of Trustees
The
Lions Club
Group 7
Montana Bankers Asia
Edith Mirrielees Dies in Berkeley at 83
Edith Mirrielees, 83, longtime Stanford English professor and author, died June 3 at her home on the Stanford campus. A Big Timber native who came from Canada as a girl, she taught at Stanford from 1910 until retirement in 1944 and influenced writers such as Steinbeck and Binns. Her career included editing Pacific Spectator and advising the U.S. Department of Indian Affairs on education. She also taught at Bread Loaf and contributed widely to Harper's Bazaar and national magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Mirrielees
Big Timber
Stanford University
Miss Mirrielees
Stanford
James Mirrielees
Canada
Mountain View
Sweet Grass County
Oakland Tribune
Breadloaf
Vermont
Europe
Harper’s Bazaar
Bruce Bliven
Frank J. Taylor
Archie Binns
John Steinbeck
Howard Pease
Pacific Spectator
Stanford University Press
U. S. Department of Indian Affairs
Palo ‘Alto
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Margaret Wagner
Dean Lowry
Victor Tronrud
Mrs
Victor ' Tronrud | Jr
MSC
Livingston
Great Falls
Walter Kenison
Albert Prinzing
Montana Milk Control Board
NEW Reed Point
Birkelands
BIG Timber Boat Club
Bank
Berkeley
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