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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
2
A baby boy named John O Connor weighing six pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Yule B Rees in Albuquerque New Mexico on May 21 confirming a new arrival in the local community.
Mrs. E. A. Steensland and her children departed last Thursday for a month of visiting Mrs. Osa Bacon in Chrisman Illinois.
The monthly fishing contest opened with no big catches for the grand prize. Bill Benson led with a 21 pound Boulder catch near Larson's, while Orvin Flare filled a creel across Fish Creek. Mrs. Flare kept him busy, landing seven fish, as many anglers crowded the Boulder and streams with hopes of winning.
The Big Timber Lutheran Ladies Aid celebrated in the Parish hall honoring life members with fourteen members present. Clara Zellers and John Satre were named life members. Rev Tollefson led devotions. speakers included Rev O A Tollefson of Wells and E S Tollefson of Livingston. Several musical selections were performed and officers for the district were elected.
Grade school track results list winners by group and event with multiple boys and girls names. Notable entries include Alvin Tucker Elmer Holland Joe Weamer and Archie others across Groups A B and C. A sixth grade girl Diana Kay Etzold is listed as a newborn. Recital and Ford dealer news follow.
A reflection on Memorial Day traditions tracing origins to General John A. Logan and the Grand Army of the Republic. It recalls Decoration Day rituals, flag significance, and the duty to honor veterans across Civil, Spanish American, and World Wars, urging lasting respect for Old Glory.
The Past Chiefs Club met Thursday at Mrs Myrtle Sell's home with Mrs Thelma Bartholo maus assisting. Guests enjoyed cards and lunch. High at cards went to Pearle Bishop, secretary to Mary Bryan, low to Ellen.
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