Four Exhibitors Earn Top Ribbons at County Fair
Wanda Maitland won red in meats judging while Gladys Krone earned blue in clothing judging. Donna Kerr received white in foods judging and Lorene Braaten took red in the dress revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Maitland
Gladys Krone
Donna Kerr
Lorene Braaten
Sweet Grass County
Montana
Vonnie Murray
Mrs. Fraser
Mavis Murray
David
Drivdahl
Montana State College
Bozeman
David Drivdahl
Start of Fall School Year Brings Teachers Back in Big Timber
About twenty white collar staff begin a nine month term in Big Timber on September 5 with a 30 hour six hour day five day week plan for 1949 50. Teachers must also handle grading tests parent contact and evening supervision.
Adams Return From Rock Clubs Conclave
Mr and Mrs Ed Adam returned Tuesday night from Spokane where they attended a Northwest Federation of Rock clubs conclave over the weekend. Their agate collection valued at 1500 earned honorable mention. Prize items included opals fossils and jade artifacts from multiple regions including Oregon British Columbia and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Adam
Spokane
Northwest Federation of Rock Clubs
Selmer Solberg
Livingston
United States
Canada
Alaska
Legion Auxiliary Polls Big Timber on Universal Training Proposal
The American Legion Auxiliary will canvass Big Timber on a poll about universal military training for all young men. Registrants would be males 17 to 19 and options include active duty, reserves, or college/technical paths. Results will be wired to national headquarters Saturday night for nationwide comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Big Timber
American Legion
Ted Busha
Congress
Auxiliary
National Security Training Commission
Corps
Volun
National Guard
Air National Guard
Naval
Marine Corps Reserve
Army
Air Force
Military
Naval Or
Coast Guard Academy
Reserve Corps
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps
To Virginia City Mr and Mrs Louis Taylor Weekender
To Virginia City Mr and Mrs Louis Taylor spent Sunday and Monday in Virginia City. Wilbur Nevin left for Seattle last week accompanied by his nephew Billy Nevin as far as Livingston. He will stay with his sister Mrs Ray Morgan and family with one attending high school in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Louis Taylor
Seattle
Wilbur Nevin
Billy Nevin
Livingston
Ray Morgan
Miller family returns from Sheridan after visit
William Miller traveled from Sheridan on Sunday to take his wife and son Billy home. Mrs. Miller and Billy had spent two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Anna Breck, and with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Breck, up the Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
William Miller
Billy
Orvin Fjare Named County Chairman Crusade for Freedom
Orvin Fjare named Sweet Grass County chairman of the Crusade for Freedom announced by Howard H. Ellsworth. The campaign seeks signatures on freedom scrolls to be placed in a Berlin bell tower and funds West German radio for behind the curtain listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvin Fjare
Sweet Grass County
Crusade For Freedom
Howard H. Ellsworth
Helena
National Committee For A Free Europe
Ellsworth
Berlin
Organ Recital and Dedication at Congregational Church
Miss Myrna I. McNeill will give a recital on the new memorial bald win organ at Congregational church Sunday at 4 PM with a brief dedication during vesper services. A Bil lings resident since 1925 she studied at the American Conservatory in Chicago and is organist at the First Christian Science church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna I. McNeill
Congregational
Miss McNeill
Billings
American Conservatory
Chicago
First Christian Science Church
Lions and
Rotary
Vivian Hall
Howard Hartman
Bach
Schubert
Schumann
Brahms
Chopin
Montana Farmers Ready for Any Emergency Says McDonnell
Charles McDonnell of Citizens Bank and Trust, speaking for the Montana Bankers association, says farm equipment and plants are in excellent condition and farmers are prepared for emergencies. The ninth ABA survey shows 1949 bank loans to Montana agriculture declined from 1948, indicating prudent debt levels and ample reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
McDonnell
Charles McDonnell
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Montana Bankers Association
Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers Association
Rata Aerie
4 H FFA Fair Awards Crown Most Successful Year
The 4 H and FFA fair reported notable gains in quality entries and attendance though auctions lacked local buyer participation. 4 H clubs, showmanship winners Joyce Eppens Don Miller Barbara Van Cleve, and grand champion Joyce Eppens highlighted a detailed results list across sheep dairy cattle beef and other divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Billings
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Ronald
Faw
Ronald Faw
Joyce Eppens
Sonja Bruffey
Betty Tronrud
Mary Plaggemeyer
Lorene Braaten
Style Review
John Drivdahl
Raymond Forster
Jack Berg
Marilyn Fraser
Janet Fraser
David McCleerey
Don Miller
Barbara van Cleve
Mavis Murray
Richard Bare
Style Revue
Dolores Yost
Mary Solland
Evelyn Strand
Vera Lowe
Riverside Badgers
Sweet Grass Duo
Boulder
Grey Cliff Hillbillies
Big Timber Busy Bees
Porcupine Butte
Otter Creek Beavers
Wanda Maitland
Astrid Allestad
Kathryn Norman
Billy Mothershead
Jadawega Mailand
Noreda Mauland
Charlotte Eppens
Vonnie Murray
Martin Drivdahl
Emil Drivdahl
Charles Norman
Tresa Drivdahl
Alan Hathaway
Sonia Tetlie
David Drivdahl
Maxine Cosgriff
David Bjorndal
Robert Harper
Audrey Berg
Delynn Bainter
Helen Harper
Thresa Hathaway
Harold Krone
George Bjorndal
Marvel Kerr
Ray Forster
Jeannie Hart
Billy Sherod
Gerald Gaeet
Franklin Grosfield
Johnny Hart
Kathleen Beley
Marion Beley
Clifford
Joyce Hauge
Nellie Miles
James Cosgriff
Gerald Cosgriff
Betty Dickinson
Eugene Forster
Gerald Scholten
Race Meet Results From Sweet Grass Racing Association
Results from the Sweet Grass Racing Association meet at the fairgrounds show Red Jeep winning 220 yards for Buck Cheney of Belgrade with Sox second and Dan Bob third. Baby Line by William Jacques Jr. tops the half mile, Brown Mare takes second. Chief Big Pete leads 440 yards, Quizz Madill is second. Spotted Joe Reed wins 330 yards with Paco second and Jeepers Creepers third. Champ R captures three-eighths mile, Baby Line second, Antoinette third. Lady Spook wins one-eighth mile with Sue second. Danger Boy C wins 440 yards for Sweet Grass county horses, Cleome second. John Madill tops quarter mile pony express, followed by Paul Van Cleve Jr. in second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass Racing Association
Fairgrounds
Red Jeep
Buck Cheney
Belgrade
Sox
Harold Grafton
Wilsall
Dan Bob
Bob Langston
William Jacques Jr
Forsythe
Paul van Cleve Jr
Chief Big Pete
Spike van Cleve
Quizz Madill
John Madill
Spotted Joe Reed
Paco
Burton Robinson
Jeepers Creepers
Champ R
Baby Line
Wm. Jacques Jr
Antoinette
Lady Sp
No Enlistments After Call for Exam
Margaret Coster, secretary of the local draft board, states no person can be accepted for enlistment after notice to report for armed forces physical examination. A memorandum from Selective Service HQ clarifies the rule, correcting belief that enlistment after call but before report is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
Margaret Coster
Selective Service Headquarters
Miss Coster
Forest Fire Threatens West Boulder Area Near Lion Mountain
Park County News reports a wildfire in rugged terrain near Lion Mountain on West Boulder. About 80 to 85 men fight a growing 100 acre blaze seen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday by Willis Tracy who noted two fires merging into one. Don Nelson led efforts with a Yellowstone district ranger pack string carrying radios amid suspected lightning ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Mountain
Boulder
Park County News
Willis Tracy
Livingston
Billings
Don Nelson
Yellowstone District
Chapins Spend Labor Day Weekend at Baxter Ranch
Mr and Mrs Gerald Chapin spent the Labor day weekend at the Baxter ranch near Harle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Ranch
Mrs
Gerald Chapin
Harle
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Ellen
Star
Pioneer
Jennie Snyder
Jennie
Lape
The
Ruth
Genevieve
Steve
Ray
Monte
Adams
Banny Reiley
Wood Maver
Clifford Bare
Joe Bare
Johnnie Hart
John Hart
Kathleen
Vennie Murray
West Boulder
Ned. Loraine Sen
Mary Ters
John, Plaggemeyer
Harry
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