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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1967
Page
1
The State AAU horseshoe pitching tournament held Sunday in Big Timber drew 54 entries in rainy conditions. Local men swept the top three spots with Ed Holmberg regaining the championship, continuing his reign.
Word reached here of the death June 5 of Dollie Leona Cross formerly of Sweet Grass county. She died suddenly of a heart attack in Zillah Washington after two prior attacks. Survivors include her husband G W Cross and two daughters Mrs Mildred Dailey and Mrs Gertrude Vaught. She was born December 28 1889 in Stanberry Missouri and observed her 59th wedding anniversary May 18. Funeral services were held June 8 in Toppenish and burial was in Zillah cemetery.
Thirty four 4H members plus three adult leaders and Ellis Williams attend the joint Park and Sweet Grass county camp at Bow and Arrow ranch on Mill creek. The two counties combine for a larger camp with nature hikes crafts workshops talent skits and recreation.
Heavy rains isolated parts of the county with multiple bridges washed out on Highway 10 east of Big Timber and on Bridger and Spring creeks. Dozens of roadways and private bridges failed, crews repaired approaches by Saturday, while helicopters surveyed the damage and flew residents to safety and aid. Freight traffic moved via alternate routes as floods persisted and local authorities urged caution crossing undermined sections.
Residents and patrons asked where the postoffice had gone after weekend relocation across the street. The move caused brief confusion but was accomplished with minimal disruption. signage and public notices will guide returns when the old building is remodeled in several months.
City recreation program reports 111 participants in its first week. Tennis for 6th to 8th graders runs mornings under Mrs. Whidden who will add afternoon sessions for older youth starting June 26. A baseball league for 3rd to 5th graders forms Orioles Cardinals Giants with potential extra team after Bible school. High school and college age group debut on June 30. Summer dance 8 30 to 11 30 with no drinking. Archery champion Jon Anderson named.
Don Churchill resigns from Big Timber Public School after ten years and takes a teaching post at Aberdeen High School in Washington. He will teach world history to two sophomores and two seniors, and serve as assistant track and cross country coach. He departs Saturday for a University of Seattle summer session. Mrs. Churchill remains in England to oversee packing. Their Big Timber home is for sale.
Elmer M. Arneson 72 a Big Timber rancher native of Sweet Grass County died Tuesday in Billings after a six week hospitalization for a blood clot. Funeral Friday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with burial at Mountain View Cemetery. He was a WWI veteran and had served in local school and church roles and various fraternal organizations. He married Melva MacAuley in 1923 and resided on the Yellow Stone River ranch since then.
Big Timber sheriff alerted Monday of a dog disturbing nearby families with persistent howling from an island below the Yellowstone bridge. Floyd Pierce posted a $10 reward for rescue by boat as Ronnie Mosness and cousins Gary and Terry Mosness searched the island for hours.
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