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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1960

Page

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Local Notes and Folks Highlights Church Events and News

Funeral notices for Alonzo Addison Cubbison in Billings list inviting attendees. Home Demonstration clubs meet Tuesday Oct 18 at the Dugout with reports from Louise Guild and music by 4-Hers. Lutheran Ladies Aid shifts meeting day to the second Thursday and plans a Nov 19 bazaar with new secretary roles. Subscriptions mention life changes in Helena and Big Timber visits. Scout Overnighters recount 20 Scouts’ Cherry creek Deer creeks trip with numerous names listed.

State Council Louise Guild Lutheran Ladies Aid Keith Harlan Vale Kenneth Roe Ed Braaten Fantian Billings Peace Lutheran Church

Shorty’s Ice Cream Shop Opens Today

Shorty Lewis of Reed Point opens Shorty’s Ice Cream Shop beside the telephone office. An experienced cook, he has run restaurants in Laurel Columbus and Reed Point and worked 61% years at the Nye chrome mine. His daughter Mrs David Refsland assists. lunch offerings include sandwiches pies cake and ice cream with free coffee and doughnuts from 1 to 3 p m.

Fioneer Shorty Lewis Reed Point Laurel Columbus Chrome Mine Nye David Refsland

Alonzo Cubbison Dies in Billings

Alonzo Addison Cubbison 76 died at his Billings home last Thursday morning from a heart ailment. He was found by granddaughter Mrs. Chas Rand and services were held Monday at Smiths Chapel with Rev. Kirk Dwey officiating. Burial was in Mountview cemetery. He was born Sept 1 1884 in Mankato Kansas and lived in Custer and Billings, leaving a widow Agnes Hazard in 1940. Survivors include three daughters, two sons, a stepdaughter, 27 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

Alonzo Addison Cubbison Selmer Raisland Billings Chas. Rand Smith’s Chapel Kirk M. Dewey First Congregational Church John Settera Ronald Patterson Ray. Kraft Bozeman Adrian Elgen Grey Cliff Ralph Faw Big Timber Mountview Mankato Kan Mr. Cubbison Ethel Custer Mont Cubbisons Lohos Bros Agnes Hazard Cubbison Mildred Grande Pryor Carl Larson Raisland Elzie Cubbison Leo Cubbison Woodland, Wash

Tax Caravan to Explain Montana Tax Structure Tuesday

The Taxarama Caravan, a Montana statewide tour by 17 associations, arrives Tuesday. Speakers John Willard of Helena C W Buck Moore of Great Falls National Bank and James B Patten of the Montana Petroleum Assn discuss federal state and local taxes and the unemployment fund at 12:30 in the courthouse courtroom.

John Willard Ao Helena C. W. “Buck” Moore The Great Falls National Bank James B. Patten Montana Petroleum Assn Montana Montana Tree

Justice Court Fines And Bonds Report

In Justice Court offenses include $10 for one man $15 for another and $15 for a third for exceeding night speed. Bond posted $25 for Geo Miles and J W Miles for improper antelope tagging. Chas Hardesty held for district court on grand larceny by bailee with $3000 bond. Bob Close witness. Sheriff Nicelson captured Hardesty in Cook City after radio alert by Sheriff Thompson. Edgar Hillenbrand released after restitution $20 for false pretenses. Melvin Glendenin paid $25 for illegal gun hunting. Forged check signatures noted with no summons issued. Chas Dickerson bond set $1500 for forgery. three checks written in Big Timber, held for district court.

Joseph D. Neisess Ralph D. Wyman James B. Cue Geo. Miles J. W. Miles Chas. Hardesty Bob Close Park County Albert Nickelson Hardesty Cook City Thompson Edgar J. Hillenbrand Melvin Glendenin Chas. F. Dickerson Big Timber

4-H Council to Meet October 20

The county 4-H council will meet Thursday October 20 at 1 30 p m in the courtroom. All 4-H leaders are urged to attend to discuss finances a 4-H recognition program and the district leaders conference in Bozeman October 27 28 plus other issues leaders wish to raise.

4-H Council Bozeman

SGHS Thespians Initiation Adds Twenty New Members

SGHS Thespians held a Tuesday initiation in the high school library for twenty new members. The event featured impromptu imitations and period skits from Stone Age to modern times. Officers Jerry Braaten Andrea Rostad Linda Clark and Mervin Wertz led the ceremony. A reception followed in the home economics room with parents and faculty. Membership now stands at 46 with strong talent noted for future performances.

SGHS Jerry Braaten Andrea Rostad Linda Clark Mervin Linda Esp The Thespians Wertz

Big Timber Sheepherders routed by Panthers in tough loss

Roundup Panthers overwhelmed Big Timber 58 to 0 as Fred Rooley the Panthers poured in nine touchdowns and four extra points. Ron Kowalski led scoring with a TD each quarter while Jerry Hubble opened with a 75 yard kickoff return. Injuries hampered Big Timber, with Petaja out and Berg ankle sprain, prompting lineup changes for Friday’s Lodge Grass game.

Big Timber Jerry Hubble Panther Herder Chuck Petaja Tom Larson Petaja Rick Clark Harry Berg Harry Lodge Grass Indians Jim Graham John Paulson Berg Ray Hoem Steve Jarrett Lodge Grass Marvin- Stephens Larson Ron Jarrett Joe Beley Dave Bjorndal Ron Gullion Roger Engle Tom Ratledge Ray ‘Hoem Robert Steensland Dave Olsen Graham

Future Teachers Initiate Members at Sweet Grass High

The Sweet Grass County High School Future Teachers Association held initiation Monday evening. In charge were Andrea Rostad president Jerry Braaten vice president and Mary Plagge Meyer secretary. New members include Kathy Johnson Linda Esp Rita Hanson Linda Hammersmark Sheryl Woodhouse Joyce Woodhouse Darlene Brannin Joan Plaggemeyer Donald Wulff Linda Yost Lynné Braaten and Carol Raisland.

Sweet Grass County High School Future Teachers Association Andrea Rostad Jerry Braaten Mary Plaggemieyer Thents Kathy Johnson Linda Esp Rita Hanson Linda’ “Hammersmark Sheryl Woodhouse Joyce Woodhouse

McLeod and Malatare Wed at Big Timber Lutheran

Roderick Maurice McLeod and Olive Landell Malatare were united in marriage Friday at Big Timber Lutheran Church with Rev. Ocee Johnson officiating. Attendants were the bride's mother Mrs Mabel Gudmanson and Arnold Breck. The bridegroom is employed at Fairview Dairy.

Roderick Maurice McLeod Olive Landell Malatare Big Timber Lutheran Church Ocee Johnson Mabel’.G. Gudmanson Arnold Breck Fairview Dairy

Lowes Travel Log From Australia To New Zealand On Ship

Mrs Lowe writes from aboard a voyage detailing rough seas and good sailing. She mentions heat in Hawaii pineapple fields Fiji islands a mutiny on the bounty museum and native dances. Birthday on the date line and winter daylight in Aukland are noted with many onboard social contacts.

Lowes Australia Monte Becks Mrs. Lowe Hawaii Waikiki Fiji Islands Aukland New Zealand New

Large CowBelles meet draws big turnout in Big Timber

About 150 women attended the third T-Bone CowBelles meeting at the Legion hall in Big Timber. The group serves Carbon Stilwater and Sweet Grass counties with 280 members and promotes beef sales and producer consumer relations.

Legion Hall Big Timber Carbon Stilwater Sweet Grass Legion Auxiliary Morris George Tronrud Karen Voldseth Lennep Dick Shaw John Leuthold Broadview Stillwater John Yost Sweet Grass County Ben Arnold Stillwater County Shaw Leslie Thompson

Lavina-Lavina Couple Wed At Lutheran Church vows

Lavina Miss Myrna Boe daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller Boe and John Wilken son of Mr and Mrs John Wilken of Billings exchanged wedding vows at the American Lutheran church in Lavina on Sept 24 at 3 PM in the presence of about 200 guests. The ceremony featured pink carnations and white gladioli.

Lavina Myrna _ Boe Miller Boe John Wilken Billings American Lutheran Church Carmen Thomson Oddlang Stone Gloria Ree Robert Kallem Havre Vonda Dick Bonnie Ray Ann Lehredt Robert Wilken Bud Comley Sidney Boe Kenneth Johnny Boe Ladies Aid Elling Holland Benton Braaten Kenneth Roe Cheryl Walters Joan Bislonawitech Clair Paulson Elaine Evans Lavina High School Broadview High School John Boe Kenneth Boe Rasmus Boe Ronnie Gary Leo Ray Anna Tetlie Harold Don Tetlie Big Timber Alma Sake Oscar Maitland Lewistown Ron Mauer Lee Adams Elsie Jansma Roy Pinnick Susan Conrad Frey Henry Ray Kallem Henry Grussing Faye Grussing John Jansma M. E. Auer Luther Auer A. D. Badjett Broadview

Death at Webber ranch ends life of county official

Edwin D. Webber, chairman of Sweet Grass county board of commissioners, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Boulder County ranch on October 9 1960 about 7 p m A coroner's inquest found the wound in the right temple from a .22 caliber Hi Standard pistol The inquest noted personal safety concerns He was survived by his widow and son edwin jr two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held at the Congregational church and burial was in Mountain View.

Edwin D. Webber Sweet Grass County Webber Edwin Jr Big Timber Mr. Webber Wilbert Johnson Foreman C. V. O'Leary Gene Spilde Hubert Becken Wiliam Kinsey Nari Bryan Byron Manley Congregational Church Helmuth Fichtler Glasgow Harry Wordal Bill Cole Kenneth Davenport Billings W. E. White Tom Anderson Robert Brownlee Fred Swift Mountain View Wisconsin Louis Webber Catherine Pegg Webbers Burnt Leather Ranch West Boulder Webber Ranch Boulder Hubert Webber Livingston Russell Webber Glendive I. D. Rimel Wibaux

Sheryl Drivdahl Weds Dillon Man Frank Hazelbaker

Miss Sheryl Elaine Drivdahl daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Drivdahl of Dillon became the bride of Frank W Hazelbaker son of Frank Hazelbaker of Dillon in a single ring ceremony in Coeur dAlene Idaho The Drivdahls once ranched near Melville Sheryl is a 1958 graduate of Sweet Grass County High School and works at Tri State Minerals Mr Hazelbaker a Beaverhead County High School graduate spent four years in the Air Force and now works at E H Carter service in Dillon awaiting FAA assignment The couple honeymooned in Spokane and Idaho and reside at 1006 S Atlantic St Dillon

Sheryl Elaine Drivdahl Louis Drivdahl Dillon Frank D. Hazelbaker Frank W. Hazelbaker Coeur d'Alene Idaho Drivdahls Melville Sheryl Sweet Grass County High School Tri State Mineral Company Hazelbaker Beaverhead County U. S. Air Force E & H Carter Service Federal Aviation Agency Spokane S. Atlantic St

Elected to Nation's Honor Society at Margaret Deegan chapter

The Margaret Deegan chapter of the National Honor Society elected seniors Averil Goosey Mary Plaggemeyer and juniors Alex Adams Gail Flare Dixie Warp as regular members. Sophomores Ray Lomeland John Paulson were elected to probationary membership. report to the next meeting on Wednesday Oct 19 at 12 noon.

Margaret Deegan The National Honor Society Averil Goosey Mary Plaggemeyer Alex Adams Gail Flare Dixie Warp Ray Lomeland John Paulson

Robbins and Gust Grand Opening At City Club Site

After weeks of remodeling and restocking the Robbins and Gust department store will hold a grand opening Saturday. Floor space doubles with the former City Club building acquisition. Many valuable prizes will be offered with registration starting Thursday morning. Free cookies and coffee will be served Saturday. Two style shows are planned for Saturday at 2 and 4 p.m.

Robbins City Club Sam

Pheasant Season Dates and Bag Limits Set

Montana shotgun sportsmen will start a 29 day pheasant season statewide on October 23 at noon and hunt until sunset November 20. Daily bag three cocks and possession limit six. A special Hungarian and chukar partridge season is also declared east of the Continental Divide with the same dates.

Montana -Shotgun State Fish and’ Game Commission

Band Boosters Elect Officers

Band parents at the high school elected Monte Beck as president Roy Webber as vice president Mrs By ron Manley as secretary and Mrs George Damasco as treasurer Calendar sales were approved to be run by band students with a deadline of October 18 for final draft and printer submission Mrs Hilmar Cook and others volunteered for name lists and letters to organizations Refreshments were provided by the home economics department

Robert Woolley Harold McLauchlan Monte Beck Roy Webber Byron Manley George Damasco A. Ronald McDongell Ralph Prather Orvin Flare Hilmar Cook

Soiland Purchases Small Town House From Vander Voort

Roy Soiland and his wife plan to move to the east side property soon after Mrs. Soiland recovers from eye surgery. Delegates report at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting included Joan Lomeland and Jane Ann Beck. Mrs. Paul Nyre resigned as treasurer. Mrs. Lloyd Severance was elected to replace her. Mrs. Stanley Hanson presided. hostesses were Mrs. Anita Ward and Mrs. Jim Brannin.

Buys Heouse Roy Soiland Tomy Vander Voort Soilands Hanson Anita Ward Jim Brannin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Palmer Lomeland Harry McComb al Mehus Missoula Ig Timber Navy Don Haas Cherry Creek Deer Creeks Doug Lowry Paul Tyler Larry Osborne Rick Schuler Tommy Schriever Ricky Cameron Ben Taylor Rich Paulson Tommy Simmons James McGehee Terry Gary Mosness Bobby Olsen Duane Hilderman Dennis Hale Jim Sandsness Dave Anderson Dick Liquin Ronnie Riter Michael Penney Shorty Alonzo Cubbison Justice Court H Council Grace Lovseth Joyce Elaine Mike McKay Jim McKay Theo. J. Grymm Wilken - Boe Sheryl Drivdahl Dillon Man Nation's Honor Society Rae Band Boosters
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