Local Notes and Folks Highlights from Big Timber
Local notes cover hospital admissions and releases, a Montana State College band member, social visits, a deployment in Italy, a relative’s death in Washington, veterans hospital checkups, an accident with a child, weekend visitors from Caldwell and Anaconda, a Korea furlough, and other community happenings including a Boy Scout drive kickoff and a Denver trip by local residents. Notable names include Robert Hanson, Jack Armstrong, Olga Muir, Leonard Bakke, A. W. Bray, Harry Coster, George Alden, Dennis Harms, Ralph Grimmer, Elias Holen, Teddy Slettebo, Clive Haas, Lowell Gibson, Barbara Beck, Arnold Johnson, Edna Carter, Vic Gee, Leo Cremer, Barbara Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanson
Jack Clark
Jack Armstrong
Dick Armstrong
Montana State College
Jack
Helens
Ralph Grimmer
Caldwell
Ida
Elias Holen
Holen
Grimmer
Elias Holen Jr
Anaconda
Slettebo
States
Teddy Slettebo
Korea
Fort Lewis
Wash
Clive Haas
Lowell Gibson
Walter Huffman
Brentwood Barker
Ark
Congregational Church
Mmes
Harry Wordal
Edith Cameron
Beulah Patterson
Bill Mjelde
Martha Mjelde
Mijchde
Billings
Frye’s
Big Timber
Boy Scout Council
Arnold Johnson
Oie’s
Edna Carter
Unity
Linnie Webb
Bangor
Wallace Bristol
Carter
Bristol
Denver
Vic Gee
Leo Cremer Jr
Colorado Springs
Leo
Cremer Rodeo
Colo
Leo Cremer Sr
First Aid Course Opens November 3 at High School
A civilian defense first aid course begins Monday November 3 at 8 p m in the Sweet Grass county high school ag shop under Mrs Helene Hoskinson. The program promises trained aid in emergencies and urges community members to enroll to learn self and family protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Hoskinson
Sweet Grass County High School
Ag Shop
Women of the Moose Promote annual Red Heart Tag Day in Montana
The Montana Women of the Moose led by drive chairman Leona Uhrich plan their annual Red Heart Tag Day to raise funds for Shodair Crippled Children's Hospital in Helena. Proceeds fund hospital equipment, physiotherapy, and care for sick and crippled children regardless of background, continuing since 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Leona Uhrich
Montana
Uhrich
Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital
Liars Will Figure
The passage critiques state finances under governors Sam Ford and John Bonner, noting large differences in spending. It argues that trust fund balances distort true income and outgo and mocks political claims of financial competence. It cautions that figures can be manipulated to mislead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ward
Meagher County
Sam Ford
John Bonner
Surprise Fiftieth Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Leon Olmstead
Mr and Mrs C E Smart hosted a surprise fiftieth wedding anniversary dinner at Fryes cafe for Mr and Mrs Leon Olmstead. The couple wed October 15 1902 in Sweet Grass county at the James Anderson ranch on Elk Creek and have lived in the area their entire married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Smart
Frye’s Cafe
Leon Olmstead
Ross Williams
H. L. Brockway
Olmsteads
Sweet Grass County
James Anderson
Elk Creek
Douglas Sutton
Mrs. Olmstead
Clinton
Ontario
Can
Mr. Olmstead
East Windsor
N. Y
Sweet Grass
Big Timber Pioneer
Olmstead
Dry Creek
Montana Power Co
Montana
Phil Olmstead
Glendale
Calif
Boy Scout Court of Honor Held Monday
A Court of Honor at the Dugout awarded badges to Troop 21 scouts. Stephen Johnson became a tenderfoot. Second class went to David McCleerey and first class to Earl Bouse. Merit badges awarded to Mirkush, Haas, Olness, Jacobson, Nicholson. Star badges to Mirkush Nicholson Jacobson. Ed Bilekui Livingston of the Yellowstone Valley Council spoke on parents' responsibilities. Demonstrations, skits, and a film from Cooke City to Mystic Lake preceded refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Johnson
Palmer Finsvik
Ben Olwegs
David McCleerey
Earl Bouse
C. V. Schuler
Kenneth Mirkush
David Haas
Fred Olness
Curtis Jacobson
Dennis Nicholson
Wallis Huidekoper
Miekush
Nicholson
Jacobson
Ed Bilekui Livingston
Yellowstone Valley Council
Les Stover
Billings
Cooke City
Mystic Lake
Scout
Youth Honor Day Proclaimed in Big Timber 1952
Mayor Harold Roe proclaims Friday October 31 1952 as Youth Honor Day in Big Timber Montana to honor youth and encourage participation in community service. The Loyal Order of Moose supports an annual observance combining adults and youth in civic projects for the future of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Harold Roe
City of
Big Timber
Mont
Harold Boe
June Preston Weds in Sidney New York
June Preston daughter of Mr and Mrs James Preston of Sprndale Mont wed Al C Thomas Iris son of Mr and Mrs Martin Harris of Delhi September 27 at the Baptist church in Sidney. Rev William H Cherry Jr officiated. Bridal party included Elizabeth Joslin matron of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
N. Y
June Preston
James Preston
Sprndale
Mont
al C
Thomas Iris
Martin Harris
Delhi
Baptist Church
Ecton Attacks Mansfield Over China Billings Split
Republican Sen. Zales N. Ecton accused Democratic rival Mike Mansfield of being a captive candidate of the Truman Acheson group and of being duped by the state department on China policy. Ecton framed his own record as vigilant against Communist threats and warned Mansfield cannot dodge the issue from 1944 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecton
Mansfield
China Billings
Zales N. Ecton
Truman-Acheson Gang
State Department
Mike Mansfield
China
1953 ACP Signup To Begin Soon
Production and marketing administration committeemen will visit Sweet Grass county farmers to explain the 1953 agricultural conservation program and assist with conservation problems. The farm-by-farm approach will identify the most serious problems and apply effective practices, as piloted in Fergus county during 1952 with 974 of 1,200 operators participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Fergus County
PMA
Tetlie To Attend Spokane Meeting
Tetlie and Jake Frank from Park City and H Ben Tetlie from Big Timber will represent the Stillwater-Sweet Grass National Farm Loan association at a two day NFLA conference in Spokane October 23 24. M B Yates secretary treasurer announced the meeting will unite 65 associations from Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington with speakers James R Isleib land bank commissioner Howard Hechtner district adviser committee chair and Henry Matthew president of the Spokane federal land bank reporting on last year operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hechtner
Culdesac
Ida
NFLA
Henry Matthew
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
Dinner Guests From Los Angeles Visit Eaton's Inn
A dinner Saturday at Eaton's Inn honored Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis and Kenneth and Ralph Davis visiting relatives from Los Angeles. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Ellison and other Ellison and Pierce family members. The fire department responded at 7 this morning to a fire at John Sperk's shop on the east side, causing interior damage. Cause unknown but suspected battery charger. The Nevin heater and a gas stove were noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton’s Inn
Bob Davis
Kenneth
Ralph Davis
Los Angeles
Fritz Ellison
Johh “Ellison
Stuart’ Ellison
Archie Ellison
Floyd Pierce
Erwin Ost
John Sperk
Nevin
Hardin Bulldogs gain hold in district race with 12-6 win over Sheepherders
Hardin Bulldogs defeat Big Timber’s Sheepherders 12 to 6 to seize undisputed second place in the district, then later smogged Roundup 32 to 7 under the lights as Roundup’s offense was stifled by Big Timber’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
Hardin Bulldogs
Big Timber
Worden
Dahl
Bulldogs
Murphy
Dale Beck
Hospital Guild Names Committees
The Community hospital guild met Monday afternoon in the library with Mrs. Elmer Arneson presiding. A film was shown by Howard Place. It was voted to give 100 to Supt. Lois Williams for sheets and robes. Many members named to standing committees for the year. Associate members may join by paying dues to Mrs. Ross Williams. Colonel Wallis Huidekoper to speak at November meeting with the annual food shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Hospital Guild
Elmer Arneson
Howard Place
Lois Williams
O. A. Sippel
Chas Campbell
Guild
Ross Williams
Wallis Huidekoper
Arneson
Flowers
Dorman Kellogg
Frank Chase
H. L. Brockway
Clive Haas
Wright Ewan
Clive Baskett
Ed Braaten
Ernest Nelson
Mervin Wertz
Tope Strobel
H. A. Anderson
Sayre Nevin
Ed. Cole
Ben Tetlie
Roy Carter
Education Week Sets Nov 9 15 for Montana Schools
Helena authorities announce the annual Education Week will run November 9 to 15. The Montana Education Association along with local schools the state education association the state department of public instruction the American Legion and the PTA organize the event. The theme is Children in Today's World with daily topics from churches to future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Education Association
State Education Association
State Department of Public Instruction
The
American Legion
Parent-Teacher Association
Wives Strike at Richmond Truckers Union Busts Standoff
Wives of bakery union members in Richmond Virginia picketed union headquarters saying Our Children Must Eat and We Demand You Let Our Husbands Work. Their action prompted Local 592 to settle negotiations with four Lane after a month-long dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Eighth polio victim admitted to Shodair Hospital
The eighth polio victim, Mrs George Martin, was admitted to Shodair Hospital in Helena Tuesday afternoon. No condition report was available at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Shodair Hospital
Helena
George Martin
Pikers Use Old 1932 Leaflet To Warn Of Spending
A Tipton Iowa campaign volunteer found a 1932 Democrats leaflet urging Roosevelt Garner. The flyer warned of a four million dollar national debt and reckless spending, urging voters to elect Roosevelt and Garner. A new generation now learns of the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Roosevelt
Garner
Handkerchief Shower For Mrs Maitland And Mrs Nunley
Joint hostesses Mrs Jonas Maitland and Mrs Roy Nunley hosted a handkerchief shower at the John Madill Heights. Honor guest Mrs Ede Brows, mother of Mrs Madill, departed for a trip in California today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Maitland
Roy Nunley
John Madill
Ede” Brows
Madill
California
Youth Honor Day Plans for Halloween in Big Timber
Plans are forming for the annual Youth Honor Day celebration on Friday October 31 in Big Timber. Chuck Schuler chairs the committee and promises an expanded program including motion pictures games roller skating and dancing for ages one to 21. Admission will be by pledge of honor cards to refrain from destructive pranks. Details will follow in next week's Pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Chuck Schuler
Big Timber
Pioneer
Red Heart Tag Day Proclaimed By City Mayor
Harold Roe proclaims October 25 Red Heart Tag Day to aid Shodair Crippled Children's Hospital in Helena and fund equipment for treating crippling diseases. The effort supports sick and crippled children statewide, regardless of race color creed or parental finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Montana
Shodair Crippled Children’s Hospital
Helena
Harold Roe
City of
Big Timber
Harold Boe
Pilgrim Church Plans Annual Work Day for Christ
Members of the Pilgrim release of Congregational church organize their annual Work Day for Christ on Saturday. Youths will take paid jobs to fund mission work, start with breakfast at the Walt Huffman home, work at various jobs, and return to the church for lunch and the afternoon tasks. Money raised will be dedicated Sunday and reported at PF meeting that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Releasnh
Congregational Church
Walt Huffman
Und
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Olga Muir
Italy
Cpl
Leonard Bakke
Sill
Ole
Dorothy Traver
A. W. Bray
Longview
A. L. Bray
Veterans Hospital
Harry Coster
Fort Harrison
Veteran’s Hospital
George Alden
Dennis Harms
Charles Harms
Barbara Beck
Barbara Boettcher
Barbara Petaja
Mary Standish
Susanne Place
Gail
Linda Snyder
Jerry Personen
Nancy Christensen
Lois Hoem
Margaret Voges
Linda Beck
Janet Niemi
Miles City
R. J. Frang
Wyoming
Emer Curtis
Linda
Carol
Worland
Wyo
Harold Kenison
Hubert Becken
Bridge Club
Eda Brown
Elmer Pond
N. P
Harold Midsness
Allen Peterson
McChord Afb
Washington
Jennie Peterson
Camp Stoneman
Allen
Boy Scout
New York
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