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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

2

Probate Notice for Ward Will in Sweet Grass MT

In the District Court of Montana sixth district Sweet Grass County a petition for probate of the will of Robert C Ward deceased and for letters of administration with the will annexed has been filed Hearing set for Wednesday June 5 1957 at 10 00 am in Big Timber Montana All interested persons may appear and contest the petition Beulah Patterson clerk O J Paulson attorney. Melrose Tremors Reported Near Melrose Two minor earthquakes shook the Melrose area with signals from the Montana School of Mines seismograph station at Butte The first quake occurred at 12 31 am and the second at 5 58 am Two observers noted the readings to all four instruments and three instruments respectively.

District Court Sixth Judicial District State of Montana County of Sweet Grass Robert C. Ward Delia Anita Ward Big Timber Sweet Grass County Beulah Patterson O. J. Paulson Melrose Butte Montana School of Mines Stephen W. Nile

At The Churches Weekly Column Highlights Local Events

First Congregational Church Brentwood Barker pastor announces Sunday church school takes over the 11 o'clock service to present year end awards and infant baptism. Homeland Circle holds its last meeting June 6 at 2 30 pm. Vacation church school starts June 10 for two weeks with Mrs Walt Huffman directing.

First Congregational Church Brentwood Barker O. J. Paulson Homeland Circle Walt Huffman

Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Schedule

Pastor J. D. Lindley leads Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with Youth Fellowship at 7 15 p m Evening meditation and prayer at 8 p m Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9 a m with sessions through the week Wednesday features choir practice at 7 p m and Bible study with prayer at 8 p m

THE Evangelical United Brethren Church J. D. Lindley

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Summer Schedule

Father John Gilhooley announces summer Mass times at St. Joseph’s Church. Sunday Masses in Big Timber at 7:00 and 10:00 a.m. Reed Point holds services on the first and last Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Holy Day services are 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Altar Society meets the third Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

ST. Joseph's Catholic Church Father John Gilhooley St. Joseph's Church Reed Point

Church of God schedules Rev Paul Seagraves services

The Church of God announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon What is a Christian Evangelistic service at 8 p m featuring No Other Name Acts 4 12 Lamplighters club meets Monday at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Youth service Thursday 8 p m Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 3 sessions 9 a m to noon and runs until June 7 Enroll in V B S this Monday morning.

Church OF God Paul Seagraves Bible School D V. B.S

Picnic Outfit Essentials For Safe Outdoor Cooking

Guidance on durable utensils wood handled hot items and portable solutions for coffee tea and meals. Advice covers cups plates and knife fork spoon selection plastic options ridges for stability and the need for rugged utensils plus essentials like matches salt and a basic first aid kit for outings.

Watershed Law and Church Notices in Big Timber Parish

A watershed field party based at Billings will study Montana and Wyoming plans under the 1956 watershed law offering federal construction cost share and technical aid. Sweet Grass county farmers may explore irrigation storage via the act with local soil conservation district supervisors inviting groups to a meeting. Pastor Hood’s farewell sermon precedes Vacation Bible School.

Sweet Big Timber Lutheran Class County William Hood Billings Montana Wyoming Sweet Grass County Soil Conservation District

Outdoor Communion Service At St. Mark's Church

Rev. Richard Price announces a 9 30 outdoor service and picnic at Mrs Campbell's cabin on the Boulder after a 8 a m Holy Communion. The 11 a m church school and service are replaced by the gathering at Fourth and Hooper Street.

ST. Mark’s Episcopal Church Hooper St Richard Price Holy Communion

Outdoor picnicking gear and safety tips

The piece urges readers to prepare for outdoor meals with items like a hatchet, knives, utensils, cups, plates, soap, matches, and a water bucket. It suggests packing a fire starter, paper, gloves, and optional cooking gear, emphasizing safe transport of sharp tools. It notes carrying newspaper and kindling if dry wood may be scarce.

License Sales For 1956 Shows Big Increase

The Montana Fish and Game department reports record license sales for 1956-57, with non-resident six day fishing licenses surging to a peak. Total licenses sold May 1, 1956 to April 30, 1957 reached 376,233, up from 365,193 the prior year, while resident big game and trappers licenses declined. In Sweet Grass county 2,975 licenses were issued, including 1,373 resident bird and fish and 1,025 resident big game. No resident antelope licenses were issued.

Montana Fish and Game Department Department Montana Cascade Yellowstone Wallatin Flathead Missoula Silver Bow Lewis and Clark Fergus Lincoln Park Sweet Grass County

Canyon Village Progress Near Yellowstone Opens July 1

Yellowstone progress on Canyon Village as McNeil Construction reports the $8 million project on schedule with completion targeted for July 1. About 150 workers have labored indoors since March 25 after winter delays. ground was broken June 25 last year. Canyon Village marks the first phase of a ten year National Park Service modernization program.

Canyon Village Livingston Yellowstone National Park L. C. Pierce McNeil Construction I Co Los Angeles McNeil Disneyland Sun ‘Valley Lodge National Park Service Department of Interior

Mission 66 lodge village expansion eyed for Yellowstone Park

The Mission 66 project plans a $5 million federal and private funding boost from 1956 to 1966. A 500-seat lodge, new admin building, and 500 cottage units rise at Canyon Junction in Yellowstone, with a large general store, studios, and visitor facilities. Subcontractors from Idaho and Montana work on plumbing, wiring, and furnishings.

Mission 66 Be Pri- Asso Welton-Becket Los Angeles Hamilton Stores, Inc Canyonvinc Tee Canyon Junction Grand Canyon Yellowstone Canyon Hotel Canyon Lodge Yellowstone Park Co. 1

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