Longhorns and Harlem Stars set for a big match
Melville Longhorns, founded 1929, will host the Harlem Stars led by Bold Buie in a scheduled tilt. The story recalls early days training in a tin warehouse, heats of sub zero nights, and evolving rosters as the team pursued victories across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Graham
Bold Buie
Harlem
Big Timber
Melville Longhorns
Yesteryear
Stars
Spike van Cleve
Bob Hart
Wallace Schallock
Kermit and
Leif Anderson
Red Elliot
Casey Tucker
Melville
Kermit Anderson
Sweet Grass County High School
Arnold Johnson
Thorvald Anderson
Jess Langston
Longhorn
Gardiner
Livingston
Harlowton
Rapelje
Wilsall
Reed Point
Carl Anderson
Sigurd
Percy Lavold
Norris
Elmer Johnson
Victor Tronrud Jr
Early Snow Delays Town as Power Outage Strikes Big Timber
Big Timber residents woke to a power failure on Wednesday caused by trees and downed wires. Jim Brannin cleared about 10 inches of snow from the post office sidewalk at 4 a.m. Major Norris Langston shoveled the same depth in front of Christensen Jewelry, while daylight saving time drew vehicle and pedestrian flow adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Montana Power
W. W. McArthur
Jim Brannin
Norris Langston
Christensen Jewelry
Harmony Home Demonstration Club Elects Officers for 1962
The Harmony Home Demonstration club met with Mrs. Harry Shipton on Wednesday evening November 8. Eleven members and one guest attended. Roll call suggested a Christmas idea and December party plans were set. Officers elected: President Mrs. Harry Shipton, Vice President Ellen Plaggemeyer, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Albert Strand, Recorder and Historian Mrs. Henry Berg, Parliamentarian Mrs. F. B Peterson. Members spent the rest of the evening sewing dolls and stuffed toys. Lunch was served by Mrs. Shipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Home Demonstration Club
Harry Shipton
Ellen Plaggemeyer
Albert Strand
Henry Berg
F. B Peterson
Shipton
Hunting Party Sets Out for West Boulder Deer Elk Hunt
The annual hunting party led by Don Cameron with Dr. Bill Mielde Herb McCauley Chuck Nichol son Vic Gee and Bo Clark left Sunday morning for the West Boulder country for deer and elk hunting and are expected back Friday night.
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Bill Mielde
Herb McCauley
Chuck Nicholson
Vic Gee
Bo Clark
Don Cameron
West Boulder Country
Services Held For Mrs. Chloe Langford
Last rites for 68 year old Chloe Langford were conducted at the EUB church in Reed Point with Rev. Bott officiating. Burial followed in Reed Point cemetery. Surviving are four sons, a sister, a step brother, nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloe Langford
Reed Point
EUB
E. J. Bott
Lowry’s
Langford
Columbus Hospital
Robt. Groom
Bott
God
Old Rugged Cross
Frank Deeney
Ambrose Brumfield
Bud Kerr
E. O. Birkeland
Clarence Phipps
Ballard Bare
Park City
Cainsville
W. P. Summers
C. C. Booth
Dainsville
Montana
Carl Smith
Billings
Gus Normans Honored On Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gus Norman celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at Lower Dry Fork school. About 65 friends attended as a committee of relatives organized the event and gifts were presented. The couple wed November 11 1936 in Livingston and now run a ranch. they have two children Kathryn and Charles, who attended except Charles due to a recent accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Norman
Lower Dry Fork
Don DeCock
Peter Rostad
Axel Voldberg
Gerald Connolly
Aldo Henton
Ludwig Allestad
Everett Messing
Elias Helen
O. F. Eppens
Roy Dykes
Silesia
Kathryn Dykes
Norman
Josephine Faw
Ardo Henton
Ronda Miller
George Hegdal
Eppens
Livingston
Kathryn
Don de- Cock
Charles
Hansons Lease Ranch to Broadview Rancher Ben Arnold
Mr and Mrs Bob Hanson lease their ranch northeast of Big Timber to Ben Arnold of Broadview with possession on December 1 They may relocate to northeastern Nebraska and cite school transportation as the main issue The family faces eight mile and twenty mile commutes for children to reach school and Rapelje respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hanson
Big Timber
Ben Arnold
Broadview
Hansons
Nebraska
Rapelje
Emil Johnsons Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Emil Johnson observed their sixtieth anniversary Saturday at their son J G Johnsons Melville home. Married in Big Timber November 11 1901 they spent 60 years in Melville and Big Timber with years in Great Falls. The day was quiet due to Mr Johnsons ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Johnson
J. G. Johnson
Melville
Johnsons
Big Timber
Great Falls
Mr. Johnson
Haaland Ranch
Arne Grosfield
Frye
Fall Meeting Of American Legion In Manhattan
Commander Peterson announced about 200 Legionnaires and auxiliary members are expected for the annual fall meeting of District No. 7 in Manhattan on Sunday November 18. District commander Charles Nicholson of Big Timber will preside. State officers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Veil Peterson
American Legion
Legion
Peterson
Montana
Bozeman
Big Timber
Livingston
White Sulphur Springs
West Yellowstone
Three Forks
Gardiner
Charles Nicholson
Season Ticket Sales Begin for 1961 46 2 Home Games
The high school opens season ticket sales at 9 a.m. with reserved seat reservations by phone or in person. General admission also on sale. With 11 home games, demand is high and tickets can be picked up at the gate or earlier by request. Sales likely close next Wednesday ahead of opening games Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Pioneer Society Annual Meeting Draws Local Pioneers
Thirty two pioneers gathered at the Dugout Friday night for a pot luck dinner and program. Harold McLaughlan spoke on the pioneer's life versus modern living. Louise Smith and Gilbert Smith performed songs while Francis Ferris and Mal Goosey provided fiddling and piano. Officers were all re-elected: Theressa Mack president Ella Webber vice president Ed Mack secretary treasurer Marie Nevin honorary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McLaughlan
Louise Smith
Gilbert Smith
Francis Ferris
Mal Goosey
Theressa Mack
Ella Webber
Ed Mack
Marie Nevin
Justice Court Fines Three In Petty Larceny Case
In Justice Court five defendants faced penalties for petty larceny. Frankin Miller of St Anthony was fined 920 for speeding and Durell Johnson received 50 and two days in jail for stealing batteries from cars behind Starr Motors.
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Feerene
Steno
Franklin A Miller
St. Anthony
Ida
Durell
Johnson
Petty
Starr Motors
Peace Corps Exams in Billings and Bozeman
Postmaster Harold McLauch announces Peace Corps examinations in Billings and Bozeman on Tuesday and Wednesday November 28 and 29 starting at 8 30 a m All applicants should see the bulletin for further details and eligibility notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Bozeman
Harold McLauch
Eee
Wool Contest Highlights Five-County Show in Bozeman
Sweet Grass county represented in district contest held in Bozeman on November 4 with five counties. Joyce Woodhouse Frances Woodhouse Cheryl Woodhouse Dixie Warp Gloria Bee entered. Cheryl placed second in Subdeb, earning a sewing kit. Glor ia Boe took fourth in senior group with a black coat and lint remover brush. All garments were 100% wool. style review and tea drew good attendance.
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Sweet Grass County
Bozeman
Joyce
Frances
Cheryl Woodhouse
Dixie Warp
Gloria Bee
Gloria Boe
Harvest Ball Queen at Montana State College
Queen Bozeman Helen Rein daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rein of Melville was named Harvest Ball Queen at Montana State College after being chosen from seven MSC Agriculture club candidates. A sophomore general studies major she serves on the college paper staff and is active in Spurs and Delta Gamma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Helen Rein
Lloyd Rein
Melville
Montana State College
MSC Agriculture Club
Miss Rein
Spurs
Women’s Service
Sweet Grass County High School
Delta Gamma Sorority
Missionary Alford Sjurlin to Speak at Evangelical Free Church
To Speak Here ev Alford Sjurlin four term missionary in the Venezuela field will speak and show color ed slides or movies of his ministry at the Evangelical Free church Tuesday Nov 21 at 730 pm. Meeting open to the public. Sjurlin has served in Venezuela for 22 years with pastoral Bible institute teaching and supervision in construction work on a growing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev. Alford Sjurlin
Venezuela
Evangelical Free Church
Bjurlin
Eastern Star Chapter 22 Holds Regular Meeting
Eastern Star Sweet Grass chapter 22 held a regular meeting Tuesday evening led by Mrs. O. J. Paulson as worthy matron and O. J. Paulson as worthy patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass
C.es
O. J. Paulson
Medi
Ees
Veterans Day Observed At Big Timber Public School
The American Legion and Auxiliary presented a Veterans Day program in the Big Timber public school auditorium led by Commander Don Niven. The event featured color guard, flag etiquette, a speech on the meaning of Veterans Day by Orvin Fiore, readings, music, and taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Big Timber Public
Don Niven
Commander Niven
Jim Schneider
Arne Petaja
Pete Burmeister
Jerry Lowe
Don Shay
Orvin Fiore
the Legion Auxiliary
Stan. Hanson
Ben Olness
Victor Schriver
Taps
F. M. Ferris
Flare
Sweet Grass County High School
Lions Club Cake Sale Opens Friday in Big Timber
The annual Lions Club cake sale begins Friday with a 6 p.m. meeting at Frye's cafe. Members will canvass homes in Big Timber and missed households can pick up at Rue's Radio & TV. Proceeds support youth and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Frye’s
Rue’s
Radio & TV
Gloria Bee Delegates to National 4H Congress
Bozeman Montana 4 H club members will represent Montana at the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago November 26 to 30. Delegates earned the trip for outstanding 4 H work. Gloria Boe of McLeod is among them. The group departs November 23 by train and returns December 1.
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Bozeman
Montana
Chicago
Geraldine Fenn
Gloria Boe
McLeod
Brownie Troop Elects New Officers at Congregational Church
Twenty seven girls met Tuesday at the Congregational church with Mrs Ed Adam leading and assisted by Mrs Rudy Mosness Mrs Thomas Allan and Mrs H H Cook. Officers elected were Jean Ann Spilde president Linda Mosness vice president Margo Beck secretary Kathy McNulty treasurer Claudette Weiss reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Treep
Congregational Church
Ed Adam
Rudy Mosness
Thomas Allan
H. H. Cook
Jean Ann Spilde
Linda Mosness
Margo Beck
Kathy McNulty
Claudette Weirrs
Fay VanderVoort
Claudette Black
Bob Elgas to Attend Waterfowl Conference in Washington
Bob Elgas director of the International Wild Waterfowl Association and chair of its regulations committee leaves for Washington D C on November 17 to join a meeting with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service. Attendees include four IWWA members J Victor Carton Carl Strutz and George A Allen Jr and lawmakers Senators Metcalf and Young. The conference aims to set regulations to aid future propagational programs for migratory birds. From Washington he will travel to Boiling Springs PA to address the IWWA annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Elgas
International Wild Waterfowl Association
Washington, D. C
International Wild Waterfowl Association Regulations Committee
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
J. Victor Carton
Asbury Park
N. J
Carl Strutz
Jamestown
N. D
George A. Allen Jr
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lee Metcalf
Montana
Milton Young
North Dakota
Wallace Bennett
Fish and Wildlife Service
Daniel
Education Week Observed At Big Timber Public School
Education week in Big Timber public school drew 225 visiting parents who toured classrooms during the week. Supt A C McDonald praised the turnout and noted that regular classroom work continued, inviting further parent visits and expressing thanks on behalf of the students, faculty, and board of education.
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Big Timber
A. C. McDonald
Supt. McDonald
Board of Education
Marjean Haaland Marries Dale Grosfield in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Marjean Haaland and Dale Grosfield wed November 5 at Big Timber Lutheran in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Ocee Johnson. Attendants wore antique gold satin. reception followed in church parlors with a five tier cake and white gold tapers. Out of town guests from Billings, Bozeman, Livingston and Butte attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjean P. Haaland
Olaf Haaland
Dale Grosfield
Anne Grosfield
Big Timber Lutheran Church
Ocee Johnson
Oddlang Stone
Gloria Ree
Donna Faw
Janice Edwards
John Roe
Richard Moos
Harold Hammersmark
Frank Cosgriff
Rachel Circle
Forrest Ullman
Arthur Grosfield
Colleen Haaland
Grosfield
Sweet Grass County High School
Ben Franklin
Bozeman
Elmer Skaarland
Ben Strickland
Livingston
Bud Madden
Butte
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Gus Normans
Bob
Emil Johnsons
Hiney P. Lund
Montana High School Assn
Sheepherders
SGHS
al Dunham
Norman Starr
Pioneer Society
Annual Meeting
Ray
Justice Court
Veterans Day At Public
National Congress
Ceryl O'Leary
Harry Werdal
Ione Bristol
Lloyd Severance
Wilbert Johnnson
Washington
Richard Mos
Ole Sotberg
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