Autry To Be Here For Two Day Rodeo
The article notes Autry's appearance at a two day rodeo with contestants numbered by E. L. Frang and thousands of spectators expected to attend as cowboys test their skill against rodeo animals.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
7
The article notes Autry's appearance at a two day rodeo with contestants numbered by E. L. Frang and thousands of spectators expected to attend as cowboys test their skill against rodeo animals.
Thrill seekers will flock to a major western rodeo show with top professional acts led by Leo Cremer. Glamour rodeo girls Fay Blessing Jean Allen Ruth Marion and Jean Godshell will perform alongside Arthur Allen's Border Collie sheep dog act and Bounding Olympians trampoline acts. Redfield Vo ses sponsor trick riders with a $300 donation. American Legion Auxiliary oversees concessions and parade committee plans a western themed event with contests and prizes. Moose Club and American Legion host dances July 7 and 8 with further unofficial activities continuing.
Residents plan extra sleeping arrangements for visiting friends who marked the date on their calendar, signaling an anticipated gathering.
Maid of honor Liebel-Wisland Kay Bryan wore aqua pique with a matching cap and pink feathered carnations. Best man Ralph Faw and ushers Grant Duncan and Art Roses attended. After a parish hall ceremony, guests gathered for tea hosted by Georgina Redland and Jean Faw. The couple, Liebel and wife, left for a two week trip to Washington and Wyoming and will reside in Big Timber. Liebel, a Navy World War II veteran, will work for a local big contracting firm. Out-of-town guests came from St. Paul Butte Livingston Lovell Helena Dillon Bozeman Belgrade Roundup Billings Columbus and other towns.
The Thompson O Leary wedding featured a pink tip petal bouquet and white gladioli for the bride with lime organdie gowns for the matron of honor and flower girl. Ushers included Amos Thompson and Walter Braaten. Music included Through The Years and Lord's Prayer as vows were exchanged. Guests from Alberta Sheridan Minneapolis and Montana attended.
The Montana State College School of Nursing seeks applicants for a one-year practical nursing program at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Classes start June 25 and January 7, 1952. Requirements include ages 18 to 40, HS diploma or equivalent, fitness, and good character. Contact Mrs. Clayton Lape, Auxiliary president.
The American Legion junior base ball team lost to the College All Stars 4 to 2 while the Livingston Pirates defeated the Pee Wees 24 to 6. News includes hospital visits, a Homeland Circle tea, a Montana Institute of the Arts radio program, lookout assignments for Bill and Joe, float preparations for the Pythian parade, a transfer to Spokane, and a 40 day leave for Clifton Bryan with Gay Bryan visiting family in Phoenix.
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