Wedding Rites Mark Riter Rostad Union at Big Timber
Sunday June 16 at the Lutheran church in Big Timber joined Kathy Rostad and Ronald Riter in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Ocee Johnson. Around 200 relatives attended as yellow gladioli and white and yellow chrysanthemums decorated the church. The bride wore white lace and pearls with a silk illusion veil, and carried a cascade bouquet of yellow roses and white cymbidium orchids. Debra Rostad and Gloria Versland served as maids of honor. Family members and out of town guests gathered for a reception at the Lutheran Parish hall. The couple will honeymoon at Glacier Park before the bride begins work at the A and W Root Beer Drive-In and the groom studies music education at Montana State University Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Big Timber
Kathy Rostad
Lawrence Rostad
Ronald Riter
Montie Riter
Ocee Johnson
Harold Bell
Sandra Mosback
Debbie Rostad
Gloria Versland
Miss Rostad
Miss Versland
Valerie
Carolyn Riter
David Riter
Ken Schilling
Ole Osiestad
Roy Nunley
Ralph Wendland
Charles Osborne
Barbara Beck
Byron Versland
Gloria
Tena
Ed Martin
Wayne Fink
Susanna Hoyseth
Lillian Werner
Ray Kristensen
Larry Bohne
Bruce Bull
E. C. Quist
Livingston
Mabel Becken
Ted Watson
John Hansen
Dell Lampman
Billings
Herman Frye
Absarokee
Howard Forsythe
Gardiner
Dale Rodger
E. T. Dwyer
Dan
Salt Lake City
Helena
Clara White
Scottsdale
Ariz
Tom Minette
Lori
Tobe
Casper
Ralph Olson
Seattle
Redlands
Calif
Anthony Proxell
Oakland
George Erickson
Fort Benton
Chanute Afb
Dan Kristensen
Linda
Bozeman
Butch Se
Miss Libby Anderson Crowned Rodeo Queen at Big Timber
Miss Libby Anderson, senior class candidate and reigning Rodeo Queen, was chosen for poise personality horsemanship and ticket sales. She rode in the parade with runners up Mary McConnell Marian Whidden and Elaine Kinsey and carried eight roses from Cattleya Floral. Jayceens announced contest drawing winners Jerry Lukenbill Coleman ice chest and Mary Lee Yost electric watch. Proceeds support city park improvement projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Anderson
Miss Anderson
Mary McConnell
Marian Whidden
Elaine Kinsey
Cattleya Floral
Jayceens
Jerry Lukenbill
Mary Lee Yost
New Church Split Shows Local Control Aim in Montana
The Montana Methodist merger spurred a split with 18 United Methodist churches closed and five remaining, while 20 pastors moved to Evangelical Church of North America. Local members formed a new incorporated church to control property, opposing a one world church movement. The Big Timber E C N A branch was recognized by the IRS and held its first conference in Billings on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Montana
Evangelical Church of North America
United Methodist
Lindley
Big Timber
Helena
Sweet Grass County
Internal Revenue Service
New
Billings
Robert Strutz
Glasgow
Richard Kienitz
Local Court Forfeitures Reported For Various Violations
Hoskinson's Court lists Karen Jean Martin of Melville forfeiting a $25 bond for an instruction permit restriction violation. Gary Lawrence Roe of McLeod forfeited a $15 bond for failure to drive carefully. James Theodore Eldridge of Crestwood Kentucky forfeited a $15 bond for 62 mph in a 50 mph truck zone. Ronald Widdicombe of Harlorton forfeited a $50 bond for assault in the third degree. Pete Rinehardt Kindsfather of Clyde Park forfeited a $15 bond for failure to drive carefully. Michael Jerome Moran of Billings forfeited a $17 bond for crossing the solid center line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Jean Martin
Melville
Gary Lawrence Roe
McLeod
James Theodore Eldridge
Crestwood
Ronald Widdicombe
Harlowton
Pete Rinehardt Kindsfather
Clyde Park
Michael Jerome Moran
Billings
Softball Schedule Begins Next Week
A three team men s league draws up a schedule at City Park with games set from July 2 to August 6 and a women s sign up option at Cole Drug or Klindt s Pharmancy. Team rosters list captains Leonard Mahlum Arden Berg and Dallas Roots and players including John Jacobs Tom Patton Jim Fuller and Bud Berg. Umpiring opportunities are offered for a small fee through Bob Hauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Drug
Klindt’s
Leonard Mahlum
John Jacobs
Vance Ramberg
Otto Sagrow
Bob Knutson
Tink Voges
Bob Hauck
Alex Bryce
Joe Bryce
Eric Fallang
Rick Henthorn
Craig Snodgrass
Arden Berg
Jim Fuller
Tom Patton
Archie Little
Charles Bassett
Doug Lowry
Gary Mosness
Terry
Thompson Family Visits From Several Cities
Family members including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thompson and Jeff and Norman Thompson of Ventura California enjoyed a week long visit at Mrs Emily Thompson's home. Steve Thompson traveled from Billings to spend the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thompson
Jeff
Norman Thompson
Ventura
Calif
Emily Thompson
Steve Thompson
Billings
For Sale Dave no bed with marble trim
Classified notice lists a single item for sale described as a bed with marble trim and a contact alternative Mrs John Herries at 2 2553. The line appears damaged but indicates a private sale through an individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Mable
John Herries
Sheriff Sale Notice for Big Timber Property
The notice states a sheriff's sale in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on July 22 1968 at 2 pm for Lots 11 12 13 14 15 and the south 10 ft of the alley in Boulder Addition No 1 Big Timber with appurtenances. The sale is by K G Thompson Sheriff and E O Overland attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Boulder
K. G. Thompson
Overland
Local Hospital Notes and Probate Notice
Admissions recorded for O B Flare, Mrs Clyde Bainter, Mrs Bob McKenzie, Mrs Elizabeth Zindler, Willard Porter, Ronald Halverson, Harold Branne, and Ronald Mosness with dates from June 18 to June 26. A birth at Community hospital June 25 adds a son to Mr and Mrs Hams Larson. Notice to creditors for Olive Ethel Wood estate seeks claims within four months. Executrix June Ruth Surface announces details in Big Timber Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Flare
Clyde Bainter
Bob McKenzie
Elizabeth Zindler
Pioneer Home
Willard Porter
Ronald Halverson
Harold Branne
Ronald Mosness
Hams Larson
Olive Ethel Wood
O. J. Paulson
McLeod
Big Timber
Montana
District One School Budget Totals 171 475 for 1868 69
Trustees finalize District No 1 budget at 171 475 with line items including administration 11 650 teacher salaries 120 930 textbooks 3 200 library 750 operation costs 4 550 heat 2 600 maintenance 1 250 insurance 2 100 social security 6 720 and capital outlay 3 000 for new equipment and 500 for grounds.
Long-serving librarians leaving Carnegie Library board
The Carnegie Public Library board met Friday with two longtime members absent. Beulah Patterson served 42 years since 1926 and Stella Claiborn 31 years since 1937. New board members John Adams and Clarence Pile joined officers Selmer Solberg Arthur Schump and Oscar Forsythe as Ella Adam acts as secretary and librarian. The meeting reviewed this year’s budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Public Library
Beulah Patterson
Stella Claiborn
John Adams
Clarence Pile
Selmer Solberg
Arthur Schump
Oscar Forsythe
Ella Adam
Notice of probate of will in Carrie T. Nontell estate
Petition for probate of the will and issuance of Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed to Vivienne Selby has been filed in Sweet Grass County Montana. Hearing set for July 18 1968 at 10 00 a m in Big Timber courtroom. All interested persons may appear and contest. Court seal and attorney contact included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie T. Nontell
Vivienne Selby
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Montana
A. D
Victoria Braaten
O. J. Paulson
McLeod Big Timber
Big Timber Stage Line Defeats Livingston Tigers 10–0
Bob Buster pitched five innings for the Tigers and Goosey finished the last two in relief. Manager Tink Voges notes limited practice due to bad weather and aims to sharpen the squad soon amid scattered sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston Tigers
Bob Buster
Goosey
Tink Voges
Rainbow Girls Attend Fortieth Montana Session
The Fortieth annual Rainbow Girls session in Great Falls ran June 9 to 11 with about 1500 attendees led by Kathleen Harper acting as representative. Barbara Bowers served as Grand Confidential Observer visiting five local assemblies. funds totaling 2034 dollars were donated to Shodair Hospital for Crippled Children. Bob Haas visits from St. Mary's Virginia, and the Legion Red Legs opened its season losing at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Big Timber
Order of Rainbow
Great Falls
Kathleen Harper
Cindy Cook
Georgia Damasco
Carol Gallentine
George Damasco
Barbara Bowers
Bob Bowers
Roundup
Barbara
Montana
Shodair Hospital For Crippled Children
Helena
Bob Haas
Don Haas
St. Mary's
Billings
C. W. Haas
Jake Osterhout
Three Forks
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Miss Libby Anderson
Official Weather Bureau
Norman’s
Conoco Station
New Corporation
Barney Manary
Freemont
Howard Nickel
Barney Cahall
Lori Brockway
R. L. Brockway
Brockway
H. L. Brockway
Don Churchill
Cosmopolis
Wash
John Yost
Inlaw
Yellowstone Park
Jeanette Schott
Grey Cliff School
Tope Strobel
Margery Nickel
Diane Braaten
Oscar Braaten
Duane Braaten
Herman Smith
Carl Kjarmo
Floyd Nepstad
Jack
Jean) Pennartz
Charleston, Ark
Melvin
Mary) Williams
Morgan Hills
Tom
Ida) Johns
Washington, D.C
Rita Lawson
Birmingham
Ala
Floyd
Mabel) George
Rupert
Ida
Chester
Alice Helen) Kelsey
Vernon
Beatrice) Bryan
Hoskinson’s Court
the Legion Hall
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
State of
County of
Sweet Grass
BIG Timber Building and Loan Association
Ruth Surface
Ethel Wood
QO. J. Paulson
Executrix
Library Board
Continental
U.S
Treasure State Telephone Company
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