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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
2
Spokespersons report the sudden death last Thursday morning of Jan Ae John Johnes of a heart condition while shopping in a Spokane grocery store. The Johnsons and the family attended services in Spokane Saturday.
Grimm of Billings was defeated in a 233 game, his second televised game fell to Jack Weidenmar of Manhattan, who lost the final to Art Johnson of Roundup. Art earned a $20 prize and a $5 gift certificate and placed fifth in singles. He posted the highest scratch average of 1449 across seven games among about a thousand bowlers from Montana and nearby Wyoming.
Mrs. Kermit Anderson of Melville will preside at the CowBelles meeting. Mrs. Jim Castagne of Red Lodge will be installed as the next president, with one director from each of the three counties. Reservations to Mrs. Dude Parker in Bridger by May 6.
The District Court of the Sixth Judicial DistrictSweet Grass County Montana fixed May 25 1966 at 10:00 a.m. in Big Timber for proving the last will of H A Anderson also known as Henry Anfin Anderson or Andy Anderson and hearing Marguerite Click Andersons petition for probate and letters testamentary. Any interested party may contest. Dated May 3 1966. Clerk Victoria Braaten. Attorney E C Overland. Published May 5 12 19 1966.
Probate No 1428 in Sweet Grass County Montana announces a petition for the probate of the will of August Mathes deceased and the issuance of letters of administration with the will annexed to George J. Mathes. A hearing is set for May 26, 1966 at 1:00 p.m. in the district court courtroom in Big Timber. Any interested party may appear and contest. Clerk Richard W. Josephson attorney 106 East Second Street Big Timber Montana.
Five delegates from Big Timber join five others in Lewistown for the Montana State MFWC three day convention. The Big Timber club earned multiple awards including a place on the honor roll for 1964 66 and a top drama prize. Mrs Stella Claiborn’s nomination for Jewel district honor was submitted. Mrs Hasebrook, MFWC president, spoke at the evening banquet.
Mrs Joel Mathes led a music party style recital at the Dugout with piano students Karen Haas Tom Petaja Marla Dempster Randy Elliott Joan Petaja Gary Elliot Jane Williams Rita Dempster Sigrid Tollefson Emily Rostad Diana Sargent Donna Sargent Evelyn Tollefson Linda Lukenbill Carol Gallentine Shirley Rostad. Barbara Lape presented Marcia Marilyn Mates sang French song served as MC opening with Getting To Know You. Ed Schaeffer guest organist Billings and Harold Harris guitar instructor Billings offered demonstrations.
The Big Timber Woman's Club held its final meeting of the year with installation of officers led by Mrs. Grady Chaney. Incoming officers are Mrs. Jerry Egeland president, Mrs. Marvin Barber vice president, Miss Lois Williams treasurer, Mrs. Glenn McBride recording secretary, Mrs. John Adams corresponding secretary, and Mrs. John Ludwick second vice president. A program on Art in Food featured arrangements from common vegetables and a cake decoration demonstration followed by a social. Forest Service actions include Falls Creek campground conversion to a picnic area and completion of Hells Canyon campground, to be located between Camp Mimmagish and Four Mile station. Admin pasture fences are being repaired and new trails posted. Fire control planning includes a potential Galatin Forest fire training school at the EUB church camp for about 60 employees in early June.
The Women’s Bowling Association held its officer election at City Club Lanes. New officers include Mrs. Wink Johnson as president and Mrs. Arlene Manley as vice president. A city tournament is scheduled for May 13 and 14 with team doubles and singles events, chaired by Mrs. Ray Bieber.
Montana statewide hunting and fishing license year updated starting Sunday. General fishing opens May 22 but yearround waters require a 1966 license. Bear hunting since March 15 needs 1966 license with a current big game tag.
Mrs. Mabel Stubblefield Burriss of Seattle died April 22 after a brief illness. Born in Big Timber to Albert T. and Isabel N. Stubblefield, she lived in Livingston, Spokane, Wallace Idaho, then Seattle since 1937. Survived by daughter Mrs. Jack Swayze and two grandsons, Lt. James C. Swayze and Lt. Gordon B. Swayze, plus sisters Miss Nelle R. Stubblefield and Mrs. Alfred R. Noyes.
Albert B. Fessenden, gunner’s mate 3/c USN, son of Mrs Trygve Birkeland, took part in exercise Gray Ghost last week off Southern California aboard the guided missile frigate USS Reeves. Gray Ghost stands as the First Fleet’s first major exercise of the year, marking a significant cold-weather push and fleet readiness display.
A naval exercise description notes 48 ships air units and support forces taking part. It mentions errant live bomb and rocket attacks live shore bombardment and simulated amphibious assaults and rescue operations along with live surface attacks.
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