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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1969

Page

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Herders End Season With 140 Victory Over Red Lodge

Big Timber Herders defeat Red Lodge Redskins 14 0 to clinch third in the conference with a 5 2 mark. Larry Hauge connects on two touchdown passes, Jim Luttschwager and Kelly Goosey score, Ed Gust records two fourth quarter interceptions, and Brent Moschelle gains 95 yards on the ground. Captains Rick Henthorn and Gary Bainter lead the team, with strong tackling by Gary Bainter, Larry Hauge, Mike Clayton, and Ron Stutterheim.

Big Timber Red Lodge Redskins Red Lodge Jim Graham Herder Redskins Tim O’malley Herders Larry Hauge Kelly Goosey Goosey Hauge Jim Luttschwager Ed Gust Gary Bainter Mike Clayton Rick Henthorn Ron Stutterheim Ray Mosness Jerry Rue Ron Thomas Brent Moschelle

Missionary Miss Hedwig Schaeffer to Speak at Congregational

Miss Hedwig Schaeffer a United Church of Christ educational missionary who has served in India for 40 years will speak Wednesday November 5 at 8 p m at the Congregational Church. She has worked in Central India since 1925 guiding mission schools in Jaipur and district Hindi primary schools and training about 30 teachers.

Hedwig Schaeffer United Church of Christ India Congregational Church Miss Schaeffer Central Board of Christian Institutions Jaipur

Half Time Program Caps Season Finale at Local Field

The final game of the football season against the Red Lodge Redskins featured a 70 piece band combining Grade School A and High School bands directed by Paul Nelson. The high school drill team delivered precise routines in a half hour show that earned praise, concluding a very successful season.

Red Lodge Redskins Paul Nelson

Fire call at city dump ends safely

Dick Hertgan of Missoula reported a truck with two gas tanks on fire at the city dump. Fire crews responded and controlled the incident without any problems.

Dick Hertgan Missoula

Moose Lodge Reviews Youth Programs and Dances

The Moose Lodge No. 1196 held its October meeting led by Governor Alvin Berg. They discussed county youth recreation, praised the annual Youth Honor Night started twenty years ago by Scott Hoskinson, and scheduled October 31 dances at Moose Hall with talks on drugs and prevention.

Moose Moose Lodge Moose Hall Alvin Berg Tope Strobel Scott Hoskinson Big Timber Lodge Rick Reed

Norris Johnsons Welcome Son Gary John at Corvatints Hospital

Mr and Mrs Norris Johnson of Melville announce the birth of their son Gary John who weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces at birth on Oct 26 at Corvatints hospital in Big Timer.

Norris Johnson Melville Gary John Corvatints Hospital Big Timer

Steensland Assigned to Interceptor School in Brunswick Georgia

Navy radarman First Class Robert Steensland son of Mr and Mrs Walt Steensland left last week for four months of intensive study at an aircraft interceptor school in Brunswick Georgia He recently returned September 22 from his fifth Vietnam coast tour aboard the USS Chevalier He spent leave visiting family in Polson and Salem and with sister in law Mrs Maier Miller and Mr Bob Reynolds in Salem Ore

Steensland Robert Steensland Walt Steensland Brunswick Georgia Polson Maier Miller Salem Ore Bob Reynolds Robert Navy Vietnam Brunswick School

Viets Couple Honored for Fifty Years in Big Timber

Mr and Mrs Johann Viets celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Big Timber Lutheran Parish Hall hosted by their children. The couple wed October 15 1919 in Columbus Montana and have five children ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Their history spans Germany Texas North Dakota and Montana with moves from Rapelje to Gibson and finally Big Timber. Their grandson Johnny LeRoy Viets died in 1965 and Larry D Flattum serves in the Navy in Vietnam.

Johann Viets Big Timber Lutheran Johann Dietrich Viets Christine Zindler Columbus Montana Pastor Rauch Billings Christine Dan Bozeman Marguerite Schnider Johann Hanover Germany America Galveston Texas Arizona Hutchinson South Dakota North Dakota Busteed Commercial John Rapelje Gibson Community Big Timber Johnny F. Viets Robert Lindner Kathleen Joseph Monroe Betty Alva Deegan Margaret Mor Lan Flattum Leona Johnny LeRoy Viets Larry D. Flattum Navy Vietnam

Dog Towns of the American West

Mary K. Amadon explains prairie dogs and their towns, noting their historical abundance on the Great Plains, the extermination campaigns by cattlemen, and the animal’s burrow architecture and distinct features. It describes their size, digging claws, orange lenses, bark, and tail, and hints at civic-like prairie dog towns.

Mary K. Amadon Doylestown Penn Grey Cliff Prairie American West America Great Plains Upper Texas Prairie Dog la Prairie

Training With Navy Recruit Epperson In San Diego

Training at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego with Company 674 Recruit Training Command. Epperson son of Mrs. Arthur Beley Big Timber hopes to hear from friends. Zip 92133.

Navy James E .Epperson USN U.S. Naval Training Center San Diego Recruit Training Command Epperson Arthur Beley Big Timber

Mr and Mrs Darwin Pope Visit Big Timber Ties to 1912 Ranch

Mr and Mrs Darwin Pope of Scarsdale New York stayed with Mr and Mrs Karl Bryan on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pope recalls Big Timber changes since 1912 when his father ran the West Boulder Ranch now owned by Charles Reid.

Darwin Pope Scarsdale N. Y Karl Bryan Mr. Pope Big Timber West Boulder Charles Reid Boulder

Sgt Richard Dodge Joins Global Air Force Exercise

U S Air Force Technical Sergeant Richard L Dodge of Big Timber Montana participates in a Tactical Air Command exercise testing global reach and self sufficiency. Based with the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB North Carolina the wing will operate from North Field South Carolina for two weeks with over 1700 personnel and new mobility gear.

U.S. Air Force Richard L. Dodge Vern E. Dodge Big Timber Tactical Air Command Dodge 4Th Tactical Fighter Wing Seymore Johnson Afb N.C North Field S.C Helen Edith Reed Popular Bluff, Missouri

Scout Council Delegates Convene in Seattle Convention

Mrs Dean Lowry attended a three day Girl Scout Council convention in Seattle from October 19 to 22 at the former World’s Fair site. The gathering drew 8000 adult leaders with speakers Art Linkletter and Debbie Reynolds. Dues were raised from 1 to 2 dollars annually and uniform discussions continued.

Scout Council Seattle Dean Lowry Girl Scout Council Lowry Midland Empire Girl Scout Council Hawaii Alaska Art Linkletter Debbie Reynolds Miss Reynolds

Mrs Lake Capped At Local Women of the Moose Convocation

Mrs Doris Lake, junior graduate regent of the local Women of the Moose chapter, was capped in a ceremony marking the annual convocation and Green Cap ceremonies held Sunday October 26 at the Moose home in Livingston. She was capped by Mrs Dan Laubach, with Mrs Anton VanderVoort in attendance. The Livingston meeting opened with an 11 30 luncheon, then the meeting and capping. Mrs Clara Lindberg led as general chairman and Deputy Grand Regent Lucia Weaver of Helena attended as honored guest.

Doris Lake Women of the Moose Moose Livingston Lake College of Regents Dan Laubach Anton VanderVoort Clara Lindberg Lucia Weaver Helena

Musical Prodigy Attila Galamb to Perform at Big Timber

A teenage drums and multi instrument prodigy Attila Galamb will appear at Big Timber high school Friday October 31 at 2 30 p m. The program is funded by the National School Assembly Agency. Galamb plays drums clarinet saxophone accordion piano tar gato organ guitar harmonica and the Hohner Melodica. He now studies college by correspondence after graduating high school at age 10 percent though appears as a student.

Attila Galamb Big Timber High School National School Assembly Agency Galamb

TB Screening Clinic at Big Timber Grade School

The TB clinic hosted by The Big Timber Jayceons and Dr Vernon Standish offered free skin tests for all grade school children Wednesday afternoon. Readings will be provided by the doctor on Friday. Jayceen members helped with testing.

Big Timber Jayceons Vernon Standish Jayceen Club Richard Counter Steve Johnson Marvin Stephens Robert Meinrod Jayceen

Hospital Notes Entries for October Admissions

Mrs. Julie Beckers admitted October 23 for medical care and discharged October 29. Winnie Rickeman admitted October 24 for medical care. Orville Anderson admitted October 27 for medical care.

Julie Beckers Winnie Rickeman Orville Anderson

Army Enlistees From Big Timber Enter U S Army

SFC Jerry Cain, the local recruiter in Bozeman, reports two Big Timber men have enlisted. Michael David Roberts and Donald James Shepard both entered on October 23rd at Butte and head to Fort Lewis for eight weeks of boot camp. Michael trains as automotive repair, Donald as engineer heavy equipment operator.

SFC Jerry Cain Bozeman Big Timber U. S. Army Michael David Roberts Edward J. Roberts Butte Michael Army Fort Lewis Wash U. S. Army Ordinance School Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland Big Timber High School Donald James Shepard Harold E. Shepard Donald Army Career Group 62

Lions Club hears biologist on Boulder deer management

Gordon Floyd of the Montana Fish and Game Department spoke at the Big Timber Lions Club luncheon about Boulder area deer dynamics. He explained how winter range limits deer births, the need for hunter harvests, and how nonresident permits can aid survival when local hunts fall short.

Floyd Gordon Montana Fish and Game Department Big Timber Lions Club Crazy Mountains Boulder Yellowstone River Gor Gordon

Halloween Safety Hints For Trick or Treaters

Children in costumes masks and sacks face hazards from traffic and falls. Parents should ensure clear walk paths carry flashlights wear light colors and keep masks from obstructing vision. Remove masks while walking between blocks and streets. Homeowners should store obstacles in yards and illuminate walkways to prevent trips.

Hallowe’en

Inflation, gold standard, and fiscal discipline debated

Stan discusses slow decisions on a new fire hall and budgeting, then pivots to inflation as a critical problem. He cites Howard E. Kershner's 1952 Freedoms Foundation talk urging a return to the gold standard to curb inflation and protect monetary value. He notes the 1970s budget horizon and warns of ongoing erosion of fiscal stability.

Howard E. Kershner Harvard University Kershner God Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Pennsylvania

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B.T. R.L Midland Empire Huntley Project Wanna Harlowton Absarokee Mrs. Viets Woman's Club Royal Neighbors Legion Hall American Legion and Auxiliary Moose Lodge and Masonic Hall Masons and Eastern Star The Meoké Lodge Sgt Richard Dodge Mrs. Lake Eoen Stan
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