Interstate Highway Contract Letting From Grey Cliff to Big Timber
Montana engineers expect an October 1971 letting for a 944 mile four lane interstate from Fryes to Grey Cliff and on to Big Timber with interchanges. Right of way talks will precede surveys and a March 1970 Reed Point to Grey Cliff bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Highway
Grey Cliff
Big Timber
Richard Dundas
Montana Highway Department
Dundas
Highway Department
Joe LaDu
Dun
Ernest Nelson
Reed Point
Springdale
Rites Saturday for Trygve S Helleren
Burial rites were held at Mountain View Cemetery in Big Timber for Trygve Sven Søn Helleren 65 found dead of apparently natural causes at his Forsyth home. Funeral services were at Beals Mortuary Forsyth with Rev Eugene W Nilsen. Survivors include three brothers Erling Svenson Reed Point and Sigurd Johan Helleren Stavanger Norway, and two sisters Mrs Olaus Voll Anaconda and Mrs Signe Helleren Stavanger Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Big Timber
Trygve Svenson Helleren
Forsyth
Beals
Eugene W. Nilsen
Lutheran Church
Harold Boe
Erling Satre
Erling Arseth
Palmer Helland
Ivar Andem
Olaf Maland
Mr. Helleren
Vieskestad
Norway
Sven Helleren
Colstrip
Erling Svenson
Reed Point
Sigurd
Johan Helleren
Stavanger
Olaus Voll
Anaconda
Signe Helleren
BB Tournament Sets the Red Lodge Invite Opener
Big Timber begins the 1969-70 season with a non-conference tilt against Absarokee Huskies as the Red Lodge Thanksgiving Invitational opens. Games Friday 7:30, Friday winners meet at 9:00, then Saturday 9:00 for the Columbus vs Red Lodge matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Absarokee Huskies
Red Lodge
Columbus
Roberts
Rod Bailey
Bill Buster
Biit Gibby
Larry (Auge
Rick Henthorn
Einar
MSU pledges 266 new members during fall rush at Bozeman
Montana State University reports 11 fraternities pledged 266 new members in fall rushes. Among the pledges is Bill Rule, son of Mr and Mrs Bob Rule of McLeod, who joined Samba Chi Alpha. Holiday guests at the Stirn home include Dick Ronan of Helena and Rick Ronan of Laurel with Mrs Ronan, Stirn’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State University
Bozeman
Bill Rule
Bob Rule
McLeod
Clem Stirn
Dick Ronan
Helena
Ronan
Stirn
Rick Ronan
Laurel
Attends Convention and Holiday Travels Mentioned
Bob Elgas returned from the International Wild Waterfowl Convention in New York and visited his son in Minneapolis where Jim attends Brown Institute. George Lavold convalesces at his sister’s home after hospitalization for a heart attack. Oscar and Mrs McLane travel from Billings via Denver to California visiting relatives. John G Johnsons go to Idaho Falls for Thanksgiving. Mrs Ellis Faw underwent major surgery in Billings after hospital admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Elgas
New York
James Elgas
Minneapolis
Jim
Brown Institute
George Lavold
Livingston Memorial Hospital
Mike Webb
Livingston
California
Oscar McLane
Billings
Boulder
Evangelical Bible Camp
Denver
Evelyn Kramer
Costa Mesa
Dale McLane
Idaho Falls
John G. Johnson
Melville
Ida
Elmer Johnson
Ellis Faw
Deaconess
Hospital admissions for five patients in late November
Mrs. Robert Holderman admitted November 19 for medical care. Mrs. John Viets admitted November 20 and discharged November 21. Mrs. Esther Olin admitted November 20. Mrs. Ida Lay admitted November 21. Mrs. Vernie Hathaway admitted November 25 for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Holderman
John Viets
Esther Olin
Ida Lay
Vernie Hathaway
Judge's Docket Highways Actions and Fines
Docket lists multiple traffic fines including Duane Anderson of Moorhead for improper passing, Gaylord LaTray of Roundup for no license, Rudolph Hauge of Big Timber for no license, Hugh Mack of Belgrade for excessive truck speed, Tope Strobel of Big Timber for reckless driving and no license, Merlin Van Winkle of Billings for hunting on private property, and Walter Maasch of Big Timber for hunting big game without owner permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Douglas Anderson
Moorhead
Minn
Gaylord F. LaTray
Roundup
Rudolph B. Hauge
Big Timber
Hugh Lustre Mack
Belgrade
Tope Strobel
Merlin van Winkle
Billings
Fish and Game
Walter F. Maasch
Sweet Grass County High Receives Three Federal Projects
Sweet Grass County High School has approved three federal grants totaling 26234 for the current school year. The aid funds equipment purchases and instructors salaries, with Title I totaling 6424 supporting guidance and reading efforts and counselor salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County High School
SGHS
Woolgrowers Plan Annual Meet for December in Legion Hall
The Sweet Grass Woolgrowers announce their sixth annual meeting for Saturday December 6 at the American Legion Hall. A noon lamb dinner precedes a 1 30 pm program and business session focusing on merging the Woolgrowers with the Wool Marketing Association and drafting resolutions for the State Woolgrowers Association meeting next week. Speakers include Douglas G Smith Montana Water Resource Board director and John Willard Montana Railroad Association director. Smith is Lewistown native named by Governor Anderson to the water board and holds a MSU degree in agricultural education. Willard holds a journalism degree from the University of Montana and has written on natural resources and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass Woolgrowers
American Legion Hall
Woolgrowers Association
Wool Marketing Association
State
Douglas
Reports of Property Damage and Vandalism Across City
A man reported his pickup damaged on the right side while parked on 3rd Avenue East near Fraternity Hall. Estimated damage around 25 dollars. A late model yellow sedan was seen driving in and out of a service station and squealing its tires. A woman reported a broken rear door window on her car while parked at Frye's Cafe. A Laurel man reported two tires stolen from his pickup while they sought assistance after getting stuck on Lower Deer Creek. Investigation by the Sheriff's Department. A rancher reported three antelope shot and left in a field near Springdale, information given to the Park County Game Warden. Fire department responded to cemetery gate fire at 8:00 p.m. A car was high centered. believed grass fire started by the car. An accident on 4th Avenue East, between Mrs Joe LaDu and McLean Clark. cars moved before report. investigation by Policeman Shepard. John Martin, Melville, reported hitting a deer. front end and radiator damaged.
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Frye
Laurel
Lower Deer Creek
Sheriff's Department
Springdale
Park County
Cemetery
4Th Avenue East
Joe LaDu
Lean Clark
Shepard
John Martin
Melville
Folk Concert Featuring Judy Grosfield at High School Gym
The Big Timber Woman's Club sponsors a folk concert with Judy Grosfield at the high school gym on Friday December 5 at 8 00 p m She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Grosfield a SGHS graduate and St Olaf College junior She sang with The Empty Set at local high school and performed at the St Olaf Folk Festival and Pioneer Society banquet prompting the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Woman's Club
Judy Grosfield
Lgym
Judy
Byron Grosfield
SGHS
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
St. Olaf’s
Pioneer Society
Popular Exhibits At Hobby Show
The Wiligro Garden Club hosted a two day Hobby and Crafts Show in Fraternity Hall drawing about 250 visitors to see work from nearly 60 exhibitors. Artisans ranged from elderly to young, with three men showcasing items. Out of town guests from Washington and Colorado attended, and towns such as Glendive Reed Point Grey Cliff Melville Columbus Livingston and Bozeman were listed. Hot coffee and homemade pie were served.
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Wiligro Garden Club
Washington
Colorado
Glendive
Reed Point
Grey Cliff
Melville
Columbus Livingston
Bozeman
Weather summary from November week shows mild days
Region records high and low ranges with no precipitation. Notable temperatures include November 18 at 36, November 20 at 55, November 21 at 2b 57, and November 24 at 14. Overall week featured varied temps and dry conditions.
Big Timber FFA Auction Sells 38 Members at Charity Event
The annual Big Timber FFA Slave Auction sold 38 Future Farmers of America members at an average $7 bid. Proceeds fund trips to Kansas City and the Denver Livestock Show, with half donated to the Clark family affected by a fire. Auctioneer Paul Westervelt and mentor Gary Propp thanked buyers.
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Big Timber
FFA
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Denver
Clark
Gary Propp
Paul Westervelt
Tickets On Sale For 1969 70 High School Basketball
Season tickets are on sale at the high school office under Principal Vance Ramberg. Prices mirror last year at 9 dollars for reserved, 7 dollars for bleachers, with season tickets good for Varsi ty, Junior Varsity and Fresh games on the home court. Single admissions stay 1 dollar adults, 50 cents for high school students, 25 cents for younger students. First home game is Saturday December 6 featuring A and B squads versus Lodge Grass Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Ramberg
Lodge Grass Indians
Thanksgiving Travel and Family Gatherings Across Montana and Idaho
Peter K. Pederson heads to Kingston Idaho to spend the holiday with daughter Rose Johnson. Helena Selmer Solberg visits son-in-law and daughter Orvin Flare family in Helena. Great Falls guests Alma Perlman and Myron Murphy visit Emma Hallingstead and Emil Johnson. Lloyd Rein family plans Thanksgiving in Denver with Curt Zook. Albert Strand family reunion includes Capt. Stanley Gunnerson and family visiting from Wichita Falls with visitors Bill Casterline and four boys Culbertson, Lewis Strand Helena, George Strand Laurel.
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Idaho
Peter K. Pederson
Kingston
Rose Johnson
Helena Selmer Solberg
Orvin Flare
Helena
Great Falls
Alma Perlman
Myron ‘Murphy
Periman
Emma Hallingstead
Emil Johnson
Culbertson
Lewis Strand
George Strand
Laurel
Lions Observe Farm City Week in Big Timber
The Big Timber Lions Club held a turkey dinner at Frye's and observed Farm City Week led by Ma Maberry soil conservation service manager. Speakers included Mrs. Jack Cooper Ray Felton and Thelmer Terland who discussed ranchers and city dwellers cooperation. Maberry cited agriculture as a $25 billion US industry with future growth potential and noted shifting views of ranchers from "dumb" to "rich."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Lions Club
Frye
Or. Maberry
Soil Conservation Service
Jack Cooper
Ray Felton
Thelmer Terland
Overland
McKenzie
Yellowstone
Havre
Montana
Frenchtown-Alberton
Felton
Sweet Grass Soil and Water Conservation District
Bridger Creek
Maberry
United States
Stan's Gleanings on Thanksgiving Travel and Farm City Week
The writer notes Thanksgiving travel and urges careful driving to protect readers. He suggests promoting National Farm City Week November 21 27 next year and mentions Lions Club speakers. Christmas push underway with a 18 December front page color greeting edition and offset printing plans.
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Lions Club
The
Pioneer
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Trygve S. Helleren
Big Timber Pioneer Staff
Woolgrowers Plan
Sheriff’s Office
City
Stan
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