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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1958

Page

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Installation Service For Rev Fichtler In Big Timber

A service of installation for Rev Helmuth Fichtler will be held at First Congregational Church in Big Timber. An Ecclesiastical Council meets at 4 30 to examine credentials and qualifications. The installation follows at 7 30 with remarks and choirs.

Helmuth Fichtler First Congregational Church of Big Timber Yellowstone Association of Congregational Churches Fichtler Bradley Brehmer Association Kirk Dewy Billings Congregational Church Harold Heckman Livingston George Stickney Reuben Meier German Congregational Church of Laurel Gale Anderson Ballantine Richard Price Episcopal Church of

President Signs Mail Increase Across Nation

President Eisenhower signed the largest postal rate and pay increase in Congress history. The reform raises first class stamps to 4 cents, air mail to 7 cents, and post cards to 3 cents, with roughly a 10 percent pay hike for about 520,000 postal workers retroactive to January 1. The move aims to reduce the Post Office deficit and could lead to civil service raises for about one million federal employees.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Post Office Dept Senate House Civil Service Committee

Community hospital admits Reidelbach for medical care

Reidelbach was admitted to the Community hospital Tuesday for medical care. Ward Bruffey and his wife returned Monday from a short vacation to Glacier park Great Falls and Helena. Mr and Mrs Reider Anderson move into the Josie Hanson house rented for the summer. Mr and Mrs Andrew Holland of Plains are leaving later this week after visiting relatives here.

Andersons Mrs. Reider Anderson Josie Hanson Mrs. Ward Bruffey Glacier Park Great Falls Helena Hollands Andrew Holland Plains

Winners of Marble Tourney Announced At Jaycee Grade School

The annual marble tournament sponsored by Jaycees was held at the grade school with Donald Churchill in charge. Winners by grade: First and second, Rusty Raisland first, Kim Tyler second, Fred Lillibridge third, Larry Haas fourth. Third and fourth, Stanley Nevin first, David Clearwater second, Leland Fessenden third, Ricky Mack fourth. Fifth to eighth, Sam Hobbs first, Roger Heem second, Larry Raisland third, Nelda Jones fourth, Bob Stoessel fifth, Erin Grosfield sixth, Duane Hanson seventh, Ronald Riter eighth.

Donald Churchill Rusty Raisland Kim Tyler Fred Lillibridge Larry Haas Stanley Nevin David Clearwater Leland Fessenden Ricky Mack Sam Hobbs Roger Heem Larry Raisland Nelda Jones Bob Stoessel Erin Grosfield Duane Hanson Ronald Riter

Commencement Speaker Earl Fellbaum Addresses Sweet Grass Grads

Earl Fellbaum associate professor in Montana State College’s teacher education department spoke at Sweet Grass county high school graduation on May 27. He arrived at MSC in 1955 after leading Helena High and has held roles from elementary teacher to district superintendent.

Earl Fellbaum Department of Montana State College Sweet Grass County Fellbaum MSC Helena Northern State Teachers College Aberdeen S. D Montana State University University of Minnesota University of Washington Higham Brockton Homestead Antelope, Froid Plentywood Helena High Eastern Montana College of Education

IHI School Students Receive Awards

The Sweet Grass high school annual awards assembly and choral concert was held at the gym Monday evening. The program featured upper class ensemble numbers and several choral pieces. Awards credits include Elizabeth Steensland, Shelley Van Cleve, and multiple letter recipients across basketball football and track.

Sweet Grass High School Blythe Browning T. Cornpone Organization Elizabeth Steensland Shelley van Cleve

Lutheran Bible School Starts At Big Timber

Big Timber Lutheran Vacation Bible School runs June 2 to June 13 from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. Mrs. Chas Lowe leads. teachers include Solveg Townsend, Sayre Nevin, Joan Westre, and Dean Lowry. Four bus routes serve Springdale Grey Cliff Glasston and Boulder areas. Parents should contact Mrs. Rosa Furstenberg for rides. A program and exhibit of work close the session on June 13. Marcia Barnes and Margaret Anderson, Creighton Memorial School of Nursing students in Omaha, will attend the National Student Nurses association convention in Atlantic City June 5 to 9. Anderson is from Melville and has been elected student association secretary. Both may visit New York and Washington, D. C. during the trip.

Big Timber Lutheran Church Chas. Lowe Solveig Townsend Sayre Nevin Joan Westre Dean Lowry Springdale Grey Cliff Glasston Boulder Rosa Furstenberg Marcia Barnes Margaret Anderson Creighton Memorial St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Omaha Nebraska Student Nurses’ Association Atlantic City N. J Margaret Thorvald Anderson Melville Duchesne College Fore St. Joseph's School of Nursing New York City Washington, D. C Marcia Paul Barnes Lincoln, Nebr

Lamb and Wool Prices Quoted Across Regions

The Citizens Bank and Trust Co. reports lamb prices by area including Fairfield Dupuyer Pendroy Augusta and other locales. Prices show 23c for ewes and 20c for wethers on several markets with 400 to 800 mixed whitefaced lamb lots fall delivery. Fleeces range 34c to 41c per pound with Dillon Chateau and Great Falls areas noted.

Citizens Bank and Trust Co Fairfield Dupuyer Augusta Dillon Chateau Great Falls

Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedules

Pastor J D Lindley leads Sunday worship at 11 with 10 am Sunday gathering and 7 15 pm youth fellowship. Bible study prayer at 8 pm. Vacation Bible school 9 am to 12 30 pm Monday to Friday. Choir practice 7 30 pm Wednesday. All children welcome.

THE Evangelical United Brethren Church J. D. Lindley

Shell Oil drills first deep well near Reed Point area

Shell Oil Co moves a large rig to a site near the Harry Schmitt ranch northeast of Reed Point for a test well expected to exceed 6200 feet. A seismograph crew has tested the field. Memorial Day ceremonies in Big Timber begin with a 10 a.m. military parade directed by Ralph Prather, including a Legion service, cemetery rites, and a flag salute.

Shell Oil Co Reed Point Harry Schmitt Shell Oil Ralph Prather Cort Hotel McLeod Street Fourth Avenue Anderson Legion Memorial Helmuth Fichtler A. R. Collins American Legion Yellowstone Bridge Legionnaires Boy Scouts Legion

Eastern Star Officials Installed at Sweet Grass Chapter No 22

Eastern Star in Ma sonic temple held its annual installation of officers Tuesday. Edna Moulden was installed as worthy matron and Dan Laubach as worthy patron. About seventy five members and guests attended with special choir numbers and acknowledgements to outgoing matron and patron.

Sweet Grass OES Masonic Temple Margaret Jo Lavold Louise Ellingson Marshall Gladys O’leary Edna Moulden Dan Laubach Billy Johnson Wilbur Johnson Lucille Clark Elaine Paulson Montana Voges Mable Smart Edith Rule Daisy Belle Cox Marshal Norma Wordal Lucille Mosness Adah Marcia Vanderhoef Ruth Virginia MacDonald Esther Kathryn Webber Martha Jean Perkins Electa Ellen Rich Warder Lyman Moulden Sentinel Iane Bristol Edith Price Carol Klindt Mrs Billings Dorothy Traver Katherine Ballard Evelyn Johnson Elva McArthur

Miller Brothers Compete at State Track Meet

Five Sweet Grass county athletes took part in the State Interscholastic meet in Missoula. Marv Miller and Gerald Scholten ran strong miles with Miller placing fifth in 4 44.5 and Scholten missing a placing. Maier Miller tied fourth in high jump. Bill Voges, Bill Jarrett, and the others faced tough results in sprints and half mile.

Missoula Maier Miller Bill Voges Marvin Miller Gerald Scholten Bill Jarrett Voges Maior Miller Marv Miller Big Timber Scholten Marv Ed Lomeland Ill Jarrett Maier

Summer library hours announced by librarian Mrs Fallang

Mrs. A Fallang Sr library director announced new summer hours. Monday evenings from 7 pm to closing, Tuesday afternoon and evening, and Saturday from 2 30 pm to 5 pm. The changes take effect Monday June 2.

A. Fallang Sr Mendey

Primary Election Set Tuesday For Local Races

The sole local contest on Tuesday June 3 is the county commissioner race between incumbent Fred B. Swift and Vic Gee on the Republican ticket. Polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. along with several state and county offices to be decided.

Fred B. Swift Vic Gee Dick Armstrong Kenneth Thompson Orville H. Wulff O. J Paulson Hubert Beck

Worden Drops Out of Conference

Huntley Project high school cancels all extra curricular activities for the 1958-59 term due to three straight failures of a special levy vote. athletics band and many programs are eliminated as the district votes fail last weekend.

Huntley Project

Court Fines Voice Summary Of Local Offenses And Birth

In police court Charles Nicholson fined 15 dollars for illegal lighting and no license. Inga Undem fined 10 dollars for speeding and again 10 for failing to have a driver’s license. Arthur Lawrence fined 10 for speeding. Delbert Sell fined 5 for improper parking. Ed Lock fined 10 for speeding. Orvin B. Flare spoke at Gallatin county high school commencement in Bozeman Monday night. Yellowstone Pipe Line Co hearing set for June 4 in district court on a Sweet Grass county assessment protest. A daughter weighing six pounds two ounces was born May 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Belden of Harlowton at Community hospital.

Charles Nicholson Inga Undem Arthur Lawrence Delbert Sell Ed Lock Justice Court Orvin B. Flare Gallatin County High School Bozeman Yellowstone Pipe Line Co Sweet Grass County Carl Belden Harlowton

Miss Patricia Steensland Weds Richard Prather In Big Timber Church

Miss Patricia Steensland daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Steensland and Richard Prather son of Mr and Mrs L D Prather of Lewistown were married in a 2 oclock Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Big Timber Lutheran church in the presence of about 60 relatives and friends The ceremony featured a pink and white decor with gladioli and lighted tapers The bride wore a white satin and celanese gown with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves Her veil was held by a satin pill box and she carried a New Testament Bible with an orchid The wedding party included sisters Florence and Elizabeth Steensland as maids and bridesmaids, Morgan Johnson as best man, and Robert Steensland and Don Olson as ushers A reception followed in the parish hall with a pink and white theme and four tiered cake The couple's mothers wore turquoise and navy outfits The groom and bride received pink rose corsages

Patricia Steensland W. M. Steensland Richard Prather L. D. Prather Lewistown Big Timber Lutheran Church Ccee Johnson E. O. Overland Robert Groom Marie Hanson Florence Steensland Elizabeth Steensland Morgan Johnson Robert Steensland Don Olson Helmar Branne Bennie Elgen Anita Shea Kathleen Beley Dennis Elgen Caroline Boyden Dawn DeGray Linda

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SGHS IHI School William Voges Alvin Renneberg Gary Smart Dale Gee Kenneth Boe Philip Moulden Stephen Johnson Erin Goosey Ronald McCauley Carl Patterson Kenneth Roe David Hathaway William Mothershead LaVerne Nelson George Bjorndal Carl Kjarmo Earl Bouse Ronald Faw John Green Alvin Ronneberg Leroy McBride William Jarrett Sidney Helvik George Algard Gary Getz Ronald Jarrett David Riter Edward Hale Buckle Marilyn Johnson Kathryn Johnson Dennis Johnson Richard Hager Andrea Rostad Karen Spilde Jane Ann Lutheran Bible School Ruben B. Mehlhaff Rt. 4 Barbara Jo Douglas L. Hammond John Dougherty B. L. Hammond Moorhead Minn Mehlhaff Bozeman Senior High School Gallatin High School Marines Reed Point Area Eastern Star Miller Bros Sweet Grass County High School Sharon McKenzie Roy S. Moore Margaret Deegan C. A. Bishop J. F. Scheel L. W. Basket Helen McAuslan Clark Engle W. S. Fraser Worden
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