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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1965

Page

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Last Rites For Joseph Marley

Bozeman Joseph F Marley 81 who clerked at Chambers Fisher for years died Wednesday at Broadwater hospital Townsend. Born Sept 28 1883 in Big Timber he moved to Bozeman 1905 retired 1952 then returned to Big Timber clerking at Cont hotel until 1960. Survived by sister Mrs Mary E Gray and brothers Thomas Theo Marley all Bozeman. Rosary at Holy Rosary church recited Friday Requiem mass Saturday Burial Sunset Hills Cemetery.

Bozeman Joseph F. Marley Chambers- Fisher Company Broadwater Townsend Blackmore Marley Big Timber John F. Manley Chambers,Fisler Cont Mary E. Gray Thomas Theo Marley Holy Rosary Church Sunset Hills Cemetery

Retirement Dinner Honors Ellen Ware at Big Timber

Forty faculty members and friends gathered at Dallman Hall for a retirement dinner honoring Ellen Ware who taught at Big Timber elementary since 1954. A. C. McDonald led the event while gifts, a scrap book memoir, and a lifetime Montana Education Association membership were presented. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buckley and Mrs. Kenneth Flare.

Ellen Ware Dallman Hall A. C. McDonald Miss Ware Big Timber Harlowton Mildred Kent School Sweet Grass County Meeteetse Wyo Don Tetlie St. Mark’s Guild Harold Helen Glendive Betty Hyde Fairbanks Alaska Sigurd Lavold Montana Education Association Miss

Career highlights of Dr Alterowitz educator and military veteran

Dr Alterowitz earned a 1939 B S S from the College of the City of New York, a 1947 M A from Teachers College at Columbia, and a 1952 Ed D from Columbia. He led recreation for Federation Settlement NY, tutored at City College NY, directed camp athletics at Camp Airy MD, and headed recreation at the Children’s Center NY. He has taught at Eastern faculty since 1948 and served in the U S Army 1942–46 reaching captain, with post athletic and recreation duties at Fort Bliss TX for two and a half years.

Dr. Alterowitz College of the City of New York Teacher’s College of Columbia University Alterowitz Federation Settlement New York City College of New York Camp Airy Maryland Children’s Center

Kindergarten Children Have Commencement Program

Kindergarten children concluded the school year with a graduation program led by Joe Walker and featuring songs such as God Bless America and The Moon Is the Northwinds. Performances included stories by Scotty Dahl and DeAnne Kinsey, a fish tale by Matt Petaja, and a talking hula number. Heidi Sell missed her part due to illness as caps and diplomas were presented.

Richard Henthorn Joe Walker God Bless America Clarisse Racicot Dona Maroon Larry Smith Susan Jacobs Cookie Larry Field Theresa Rue Charlie Chipmunk Jane Standish Susan Ellie Scotty Dahl Peter Rabbit DeAnne Kinsey Mark Lomeland Hansel Gretel Matt Petaja Montana Danny Sloan Kay Collins Vicki Meskimen Sue Haas Heidi Sell

Memorial Day Parade Planned by Legion Post 19

The Memorial Day parade will begin at the Cort hotel at 10 a.m. Sunday May 30 under American Legion Post 19. A service at the Yellowstone bridge will end activities at 11 o'clock. The full program will be published next week.

Legion Cort Hotel Post 19 American Legion Yellowstone Bridge

Citizens Bank Announces $250 Annual College Scholarship

The Citizens Bank & Trust sponsors a yearly $250 scholarship for a deserving senior entering college who lacks funds. Selection is by high school faculty. candidate need not be honor student but must have adequate academic standing and wish to pursue higher education. First award to be presented May 24 at the high school gymnasium.

Citizens Bank & Trust Company

Yellowstone River Boat Float Meeting in Laurel

Mayor Henry Klindt and Jaycee president Stan Todd attended the third organization meeting for the Yellowstone River Boat Float in Laurel. Delegations from沿 route towns plus Fish and Game and Billings Search and Rescue participated. KGHL will broadcast from Big Timber July 9 with events at the fairgrounds boat landing. A social program includes a Lions club supper and a barn dance. next meeting set for June 27 in Big Timber.

Henry Klindt Jaycee Stan Todd Laurel Fish and Game Department Billings Search and Rescue Unit Jack Bogut KGHL Big Timber Fairgrounds Lions Club Jayceeens Johnson

Commencement Programs Highlight 1965 SGHS Events

The SGHS graduation events feature processional music by the High School Band, chorus performances, baccalaureate address by Rev. Ocee Johnson, and diplomas presented at the High School Gym in late May. Also listed are the Big Timber Grade School commencement and a lengthy roll of graduates and staff.

Elgar W. F. Clingman Meadowlands Knipper Meyerbeer SGHS Scah Counties High School Simeone Rev Don Toney Melodairs Lassus Ocee Johnson Eewons High School Raye-Jacobs Rogers Grady Chaney Ted Plaggemeyer Larry Haas Patti Bickford Brant Chaney Janet Carl Janet Adams Lois Huffmanno Bill Buster Wayne Myrstol Cathy McNulty Steve Thompson Dennis Fichtner

Rapstad Wins Rural Track Meet In Dominant Style

Rapstad topped McLeod by a wide margin at the rural track meet last Friday with 7014 points. Dry Creek took second with 5814, while McLeod earned third with 57 points. Knob Hill, Melville, Grey Cliff, Bridge, Basin, and Lower Dry Fork followed in lower placements as Dry Creek becomes the Class B champion, replacing Duck Creek. The full list of individual winners will be published next week.

Rapstad McLeod Dry Creek Knob Hill Melville Grey Cliff Bridge Basin Lower Dry Fork Duck Creek

Largest Yellowstone Park Scout Camporee Draws 1000+ Scouts

Local Troop 521 camped at Mammoth campground in Yellowstone for a historic park wide camporee. Units from Three Forks to Billings attended as more than a thousand Scouts joined in merit badge instruction, hiking, and a Mammoth Hot Springs guided tour.

Mammoth Campground Yellowstone Park Park Three Forks Billings Mike Baldwin Kelly Davis Dennis Henthorn Richard Henthorn Ted Huffman Jerry Lukenbill Tom McCleerey Gerald Rue Dave Sell Jim Standish John Standish Steve Thompson Tim Thompson Don Henke Harold Rue Big Timber Park Rangers Forest Rangers Ence Mammoth Hot Springs Bozeman Bridger Columbus Gallatin Gateway Gardiner Joliet Laurel Livingston Red Lodge Roundup Sidney

Seventh Grade Program Highlights At Lae High School

The Lae High School program featured a Star Spangled Banner performance and a key to the seventh grade, songs like I Like It Here and Follow the Gleam, and diplomas awarded. Trustees, presenters, and a Benediction by Rev. W F Clingman completed the ceremony.

Mariann Voldberg A Reyger Carol Gallentine Louise

County Commissioners Hold District Meeting In Helena Area

County commissioners from Meagher Wheatland Park Gallatin and Sweet Grass met at the courthouse for their annual district session starting 10 30 am Monday. They toured the Pioneer Home after lunch at Fryes Cafe and heard Wheatland officials discuss a planned rest home in Harlowton. The state meeting is set for June 14 15 16 in Butte.

Meagher Wheatland Park Gallatin Sweet Grass Frye Harlowton Butte

Rural Life Sunday Observance May 23

In observance of Rural Life Sunday on May 23 4H members countywide are urged to attend the church of their choice. The observance originated internationally in 1929 and is tied to Rogation days preceding Ascension. The practice centers on prayers for God’s blessing on earth’s fruits, tracing back to ancient times. Continued on Page Eight.

Egypt

Cherry Creek Students Tour Helena Visit with Governor

Cherry Creek school pupils traveled to Helena for a guided tour of the state capitol and Russell Art Gallery. A reception with Governor Babcock featured handshakes as each student met the governor. Participating students included Debra Blair Vickie Blair Terry Blair Barbara Gates Jody Gates Mark Hanson Billie Hanson Joel Hanson Jerry Connolly Susan Engquist Sharon Engquist Joe Gates and the Tabers Mrs Taber the Cherry Creek teacher.

Cherry Creek School Helena State Capitol Russell Art Gallery Governor Babcock Debra Vickie Terry Blair Barbara Jody Gates Mark Billie Joel Hanson Jerry Connolly Susan Sharon Engquist Joe Gates Robert Hanson Eugene Taber Taber Asithe Cherry Creek

M E A Elects Officers for Local Montana Education Assn

The Montana Education Assn local unit elected Marie Thom as president at the May 12 meeting with Ed Holmberg as vice president and Mrs Ward Bruffey as secretary-treasurer. A flag committee was appointed and two $100 scholarships were awarded to seniors pursuing teaching careers. Life memberships were granted to Arthur Schump and Miss Ellen Ware who are retiring.

M.E.A Marie Thom Montana Education Assn Ed Holmberg Ward Bruffey Gerald Etzold Mervin Wertz John Ronneberg Oscar Stephens M-B.a Arthur Schump Ellen Ware

Brother Visits Ueland kin in Milwaukee Oregon

A visiting brother from Minnesota spends several days in Milwaukee Ore with Mr and Mrs Melvin Ueland en route to home. He visits Otis Ueland and wife and his cousin Sylvester Lavold during the stay.

Melvin Ueland Milwaukee Ore Minnesota Otis Ueland Sylvester Lavold

Ennis Horsemen Win Team Roping at Sweet Grass Fair

Dan Leadbetter and Larry Hughes of Ennis captured first in team roping at the Sweet Grass county fairgrounds with 15.5. Duane Shelhammer and Ray Hillman of Melstone took second at 15.8, with Holt and McComb third 17.6, and Lyle Woolsey and Allen Woolsey fourth 18.4. The Big Timber Ropin n Ridin club sponsored.

Dan Leadbetter Larry Hughes Ennis Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds Duane Shelhammer Ray Hillman Melstone Dave Holt Larry McComb Livingston Lyle Woolsey Allen Woolsey Wilsall Big Timber Ropin N’ Ridin Sharon Schramm Jane Glennie Twedot Raymond Hillman Hap Davis Bozeman Lonnie Bell KOYN Mike Lonnie Don Todd Jr Don George Myers Jerry Zimdars Spencer Wayne Jarrett Dave Bjorndal Royal Westervelt Royal Westervel

Services Held For Louise Keppler

Louise Hausserman Keppler 88 died after a series of strokes at her nephew Henry Hausserman’s Bridger Creek home. Born in 1875 in Steinhausen Germany, she immigrated at 16, married Charles A. Keppler in 1899, and lived in Grey Cliff and nearby towns where he ran a cigar business. She raised her nephew Dean and cared for other children before moving to Bridger Creek. Survivors include nieces and nephews across several states. services were held at Lowry Chapel with Rev. Grady Chaney officiating and interment at Mountain View.

Louise Hausserman Keppler Henry Hausserman Bridger Creek Keppler Grey Cliff Haussermans Mrs. Keppler Steinhausen Wittenberg Germany United States Lake City Iowa Charles A. Keppler Kepplers Billings Mr. Keppler Big Timber Preston Sanders Stockton Calif Fred Hausserman Snohomish Wash George Hausserman Kelso Herman Hausserman Lemmon S. D Lowry Chapel Grady Chaney Church of God Don Haas Haven of Rest Myrtle Sell Charles Frey Lynn Sanders Carl Huff Corky Hedrick Reed Point Conrad Haug Clyde Park Stanley Stenberg Mountain View

Clark Announces Closeout Of Plumbing And Heating Business

Clark closes out his plumbing and heating operation in Big Timber after starting as a transfer and trucking business in 1945. Walt Dutton will take over the shop and Rue's Radio TV will carry the Dutch Boy paint line formerly held by Clark. Mac expanded to plumbing and heating in the late 1940s and established the local TV cable system in 1954.

Canadian Is Killed Near Reed Point

Edward Walter Wydra a 37 year old salesman from Winnipeg Canada was killed when his car left the road at Hump creek on Interstate 214 miles west of Reed Point. He was thrown from the vehicle and the skull crushed as the car rolled over him. The body was taken to Winnipeg by Dean Lowry Friday night.

Edward Walter Wydra Winnipeg Can Hump Creek Reed Point Wydra Dean Lowry

Recreation Workshop Led by Bailey Aims for Youth Leaders

Warren and Mary Lea Bailey recreation specialists from Delaware Ohio will host a day long workshop for youth leaders in Big Timber May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran church. The program funded by Sears Roebuck foundation supports pilot recreation conferences in Montana including Superior Butte Dillon White Crown Agency and Big Timber. Attendees should bring a sack lunch. a $1 registration helps cover workshop costs. For details contact the county extension office.

Warren Mary Lea Bailey Delaware Ohio Big Timber Lutheran Church Sweet Grass Sears-Roebuck Foundation Baileys Great Falls Acs Recreation Laboratory Idaho Montana Superior Butte Dillon Whiteare Crown Agency Big Time County Extension Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joseph Marley Manley The Knights of Columbus and Modern Woodmen of America Citizens Bank Clyde Davis A. R. Collins Jr W. J. Johnson S.G.H.S Baccalaureate Big Timber Grade School David Kottong Supt A. C. McDonald -Russell Smith Janet Emily Adams Michael Nims Baldwin John Bernard Becken Patti Lynn Bickford Janet Lee Carl Grady Brantley Chaney Henry Earle DeFord Deborah Ann Faw Sandra Jo Fellows Dennis Dale Fichtner Vickie Ann Gee Nola Lynn Goosey Lawrence Allen Haas Kenneth Duane Hajek Charles Norman Hauge Evelyn Margaret Hauge Lois Katherine Huffman Hazel Jeannen Jinkens Mary Elaine Kinsey David Cedric Kotting Brenda Jean Lenneman Tommy Lee McCleerey Phyllis Marie McNulty Marilyn Ann Nevin Jodie Kathleen Nicholson Ona Estella Pearl Rita Kay Peterson Irene Ruth Peterson Theodore Gary Plageemeyer Russell Steven Raisland Tom Rodason Marilyn Louise Ronneberg Donald James Shepard John Myles Standish Mary Lynn Stirn Michael Sherman Ward Mary Irene Wick Lawrence Charles Willson Jackie Arnold Fuller Mary Lee Yost Boy Scouts County Rural Schools Jool Gym Ee Britten Gibby Burton Croft McLeod District Everett L. Amos Nina Jean Bainter Eugene Herbert Baylis Larry Wade Brewer Robert Dean Broughton Jan Bell Camp Charles Edward Croft Loren Jay Ellison Louise Esther Eschenko Robert Lynn Faw Carol Noreen Gallentine Karen Jean Martin Patricia Ann McCarten Michael David Roberts William Robert Rule Dennis R. Stuber Jan Denise Sweeney Duane Victor Tronrud Mariann Voldberg Edward Julius Zimdar Mrs Harry Croft Rural Life Mary Standish Jeanette Holmberg Louise Keppler
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