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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
1
Citizens warned that without an extra $20,000 raised by subscriptions the county may lose federal hospital funding and the new hospital could be delayed. The piece urges united local action from clubs and residents, noting prior community support and the need for broad cooperation across organizations and political lines.
The Big Timber Rifle and Pistol club held its inaugural outdoor rifle shoot with many out-of-town competitors and a strong showing by local shooters. Mrs John Goosey shot 70 in the third match, beating John Goosey by one point, while Mrs Dorothy Traver and Mrs Oscar Fallang Jr were noted as strong contenders in the buck-hunting event.
All members of American Legion Post 19 are reminded to observe appropriate commemorative services and ceremonies honoring past members and veterans. The notice calls for participation and respect during planned events.
Photos from the Big Timber Rifle and Pistol club 200 yard range show Col. Huidekoper presenting the Huidekoper trophy to Leo Ray as top shooter. Roy Hodges posts a 99 indi vidual score while Sheriff Walt Osborne oversees the event.
Leo Ray won the Huidekoper cup by one point over Otto Stenberg at the Big Timber Rifle and Pistol club match on Sunday. Walter Martinz led match 1 with 93, Henry Elgen scored 96 in match 3 the top Sweet Grass county score, as shooters from Helena, Miles City and Mott praised the range. The Huidekoper cup, donated by Col Wallis Huidekoper, arrived that morning and will be held for Memorial Day ceremonies at 9:40 a.m. assembly at the courthouse.
The WSWS meet at the E U B church May 25 with Mrs Guy Schol ten and Miss Julia Scholten hosting. No invitation required. attendees should come. A recital will be presented by the group.
Veronica Hoffman and Joseph Spannring were married in a nuptial mass at St. Joseph’s church at 9 a m. The bride wore a gray suit and carried a prayer book. Attendants were Cherie Hoffman and Buddy Wagner. Mrs. Mary Mathes played the organ. The couple will live on the Spannring ranch after a honeymoon trip.
Mrs. John Hager traveled to Helena on Monday to visit J. D. Holmes and meet her newborn niece Vicki Jo.
The Big Timber Rod and Gun club banquet met at the Moose hall Monday with toastmaster Bob Hart in for absent president J D Herries. Secretary Orvin Filare cited many complaints from ranchers about deer damage in the Crazies area. John Plaggemeyer reported about 400 deer on a five mile stretch of land along Big Timber creek this spring on his and Louis Grosfield's property.
Clive W. Haas told the Lions Club a proposed rate increase is needed as the Big Timber Home Telephone Company shows persistent losses since 1906. He cited 1944 to 1947 profits of 0.27 percent and a last year deficit of 850.43, with this year's running about 100 dollars monthly. The plan hikes monthly charges across several phone categories, excluding rural lines. The hearing is set for June 2 at the courthouse.
Livingston Mrs Steele Nelson 60 and Springdale matron died Tuesday morning at her sister’s home in Claremont California after several weeks illness. She went to CA for treatment in January. Body to be sent to Missoula for private funeral Saturday afternoon. Surviving husband a Northern Pacific telegraph operator at Springdale and two daughters Mrs Terry Wilson of Spokane and Mrs
Mrs. Phillip Evans of Columbus died en route to the hospital from injuries in a head-on crash about 10 o'clock near Eaton's Inn. Her husband, driving, and Thos. B. Nichols of Cody Wyoming, the other driver, were seriously hurt and taken to the Columbus hospital. Sheriff Osborne and officials investigated the accident as Dr Baskett called the collision one of the worst he had seen. Mr. Evans worked at Line Drug in Columbus. Mrs. Evans also was employed there.
Mrs L H Bryan and husband learn their son Clifton in training at San Diego Navy Station will depart tomorrow for Pearl Harbor for assignment. Also noted are Dan Archer of Springdale and Harold Nelson Springdale Leon Nelson Missoula Phil Nelson Kalispell plus her sister and three brothers.
The Big Timber DeMolay chapter is now nationally recognized with 27 charter members. About 125 local and visiting DeMolays and friends from Livingston attended the initiatory and DeMolay degrees. Officers include Svend Maitland and Larry Furstenberg, with several members unable to attend due to road conditions.
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