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1 Years ago January 14, 1926 Ben Miller left Thursday for Silver City, Montana, where he was to work in a mine. Victor Habeshak entertained friends at his home in honor of his ninth birthday. Guests included Bob Bierly, Harley Hurd, Chas. Roming, Ted and Pat McCrae, and Bob Bryan. Ice cream, cake, and cocoa were served. Everett Brewer and Lester Sluggett shipped two cars of horses to Rock Island, Nebraska. The Mountaineer also received a letter from Geo. Campbell, who reported he was comfortably settled in Hallandale, Florida. On Friday eveni...
Sunday, December 21st twenty players met at the Mint family room to compete in seven rounds of pinochle to close out 2025. Linda Schwarzbach had the highest score of 9460 earning her $30. Second high of 8060 went to Rod Courtnage giving him $25. Nora Grubb earned $20 for third high score of 7680. Ending with 7360 for the day was Rebecca Wiehe for fourth and $10. In fifth with 7300 was Joe Landinger and sixth was Renee Leader with 7280 each getting $5. Shawn Webster had low of 5110 for $5! Rod and Dave Schwarzbach had the highest round score of...
1 Years ago January 7, 1926 Authority was granted for the removal of Mackton’s spur at Big Sandy by the Montana Railroad Commission. The Great Northern Railway had applied for removal of the 785-foot spur, which extended to the old Mackton coal mine and had been constructed several years earlier. Mr. J.A. McClintock, a former resident of Big Sandy who had lived in Auburn, Washington, for the past 18 months, passed away at Tacoma General Hospital on December 25, 1925. He was 58 years old. Mr. McClintock was laid to rest in Oakville, W...
1 Years ago December 17, 1925 Big Sandy was bustling with visitors and local happenings as winter settled in. M. Takemoto of Havre was a visitor early in the week, while Sheriff George Brundage of Big Sandy made a business trip on Tuesday. Hal Thompson of Riedel was also in town, and Clarence Mills of Hays arrived for an overnight visit with his parents. A dance was planned following the Grade School Christmas program on Saturday night, December 19, with supper served at midnight. Residents were also encouraged to attend the Tom Thumb...
1 Years ago December 10, 1925 The sixth annual Big Sandy High School Carnival proved to be the most successful one yet, bringing in a remarkable $684.44 for school activities. The Queen’s coronation was a highlight, with Hazel Flatness receiving the crown, accompanied by Joe Moore, who won the King’s title. Local sports were lively as well. Harry Green and Floyd Vallie traveled to Great Falls to attend a prize fight, and the Big Sandy bowling team headed to Havre for a rematch. The M.P. Moe, M.S.H. Porter, and E.B. Newhall families were amo...
From the English Department at Big Sandy High School By: Marla Ray Freshmen through Seniors are currently writing several forms of poetry and doing a beautiful job expressing themselves! These poems are posted on the English room walls for all to enjoy. One type of poem that is less familiar is the Nonet: a 9-line poem that begins with a 9-syllable phrase and decreases one syllable per line, all the way down to the last line, a one-syllable word. The poem has a theme, and each line must relate to the overall “story” of the poem. All stu...
1 Years ago December 3, 1925 A scientist announced that it cost approximately $4.05 to stop an average train, while starting one required only about a quarter of a cent. Meanwhile, community life around Big Sandy was bustling. Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Lee, along with Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Robertson—who welcomed a daughter on November 27—were among the week’s visitors. Mr. and Mrs. George Cook of Kenilworth also spent time in town. Travelers came and went: Mrs. Harry Green and daughter Ruth returned from Havre; Miss Helen Tingley visited family; and t...
1. Why was the cell phone scared to go to the dentist? • Because he didn’t want him to remove his Bluetooth. 2. What did one bug on the windshield say to the other bug on the windshield? • I bet you don’t have the guts to do that again! 3. Why was the Roomba late for class? • It overswept. 4. Who makes money by driving their customers away? • Uber drivers. 5. Why did the motorcycle not want to go hiking? • Because he was two‑tired. 6. What do you call a medieval lamp? • A knight light. 7. Did you hear about the kidnapping in the park? • He wo...
On Nov. 16th twelve players showed up for a fun afternoon of pinochle playing 6 rounds. Winners of the day were as follows: 1st place was Sue Knight with a score of 6750 earning her $25.00. Second place went to Joe Landinger with a score of 5980 earning him $15.00. Third place went to Dan Leader with a score of 5260 earning him $10.00. Fourth place went to Maggie Cline with a score of 5250 earning her $5.00. Low was Charlette Silvan with a score of 4210 earning her getting her $5.00 pay in back. The next playing dates are set for Dec. 14th and...
Every November, kitchens fill with the scent of roasting turkey, pumpkin pie, and traditions passed down through generations. But beyond the recipes and parades, Thanksgiving remains something deeper — a day rooted in history, reflection, and the enduring spirit of gratitude that still runs strong across rural Montana. The story of Thanksgiving reaches back nearly 400 years, to the autumn of 1621. After a difficult first year in the New World, the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony gathered to celebrate their first successful harvest. Joined by the Wa...
1 Years ago November, 1925 The usefulness of the club was already becoming evident. Members assisted the state nurse with health clinics, entertained mothers during the year, and took charge of Christmas Seals sales — a tradition they continued with pride. That same year, The Mountaineer received a letter from Mrs. T.B. Pickton, who had moved to Yuba, California the previous December but made sure the paper still reached her family. Another letter came from Chas. Genereux, who wrote from Sterling, Colorado. The Genereux family had spent n...
The scent of cinnamon candles, the sparkle of handmade ornaments, and the hum of cheerful conversation - it can only mean one thing: craft fair season has arrived across the Hi-Line. In Big Sandy, and every little town between, tables are being unfolded, quilts are laid out with pride, and the sound of laughter fills the school gyms and community halls once again. For many, the annual holiday bazaar isn't just a shopping event - it's a gathering of neighbors, a celebration of creativity, and a...
1 Years ago November 19, 1925 A double dose of wedding bells rang through the community that week. Mrs. J. Dean Shepherd (Nellie Cole) was married at the home of Rev. John B. Stuart in Havre, with a ring ceremony and a circle of close friends in attendance. Her mother, Mrs. Mary Cole, and brother stood as witnesses. Both families were well known and highly regarded members of the Big Sandy area. Also tying the knot were Miss Irene Vallie and Mr. Joseph Heims, married in Havre on Saturday. Irene was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vallie,...
Score in Heartwarming Moment By Aidan Morsette, a sophomore at B.S.H.S. Big Sandy, Montana The October 10 Friday night football game between Big Sandy and Hays-Lodge Pole was full of touchdowns and scoring all night, but one TD stood out above all the rest. Late in the game, Big Sandy held a big lead, and the Pioneers made a gesture that showed the true meaning of sportsmanship. After talks between both coaching staffs, Big Sandy allowed a Hays student with cerebral palsy to take the field and be wheel-chaired into the end zone. As he made his...
Long before our little ghouls and goblins roamed the streets of Big Sandy in search of candy, Halloween was a night steeped in mystery, superstition, and the turning of the seasons. The story of Halloween goes back over two thousand years to the Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in), when the ancient Celts believed the spirits of the dead could visit the living on the last night of October. They marked the occasion with great bonfires and feasts, leaving offerings to ward off...
1 Years ago October 29, 1925 Mrs. H.I. Mudd was a passenger to Havre Monday. Miss Margaret Nass was a Big Sandy visitor Sunday. Earl Danreuther left Tuesday for Chicago for a short visit, while Misses Vivian Orvick and Beryl Weston spent the weekend shopping in Havre. Mrs. Simon Mohr returned to Great Falls Tuesday where she has employment. Mrs. Luella Pierce Reitz left for Scobey, where Mr. Reitz is now located. Miss Helen Mills made a business trip to Havre Saturday, chaperoned by her parents. Mike LaBuda, Alice Zeyock, and Mike Kalanick...
Every Sunday afternoon at 2pm, the Big Sandy Cultural Center will show a free Hollywood movie beginning October 5th, then on October 12th and every Sunday thereafter. the Center has 600 films, from classic silents by Chaplin and others, great westerns, comedies, musicals, concerts and dance performances. Afree printed catalog of the film is available at the center or by postal mail. Choose a movie to watch, bring family, friends, and popcorn. Movies can also be shown at other times for birthdays to entertain visitors. Titles will be posted...
1 Years ago October 1925 In the fall of 1925, life in Big Sandy was bustling with travel and community events. John Kalanick of Hopp was in town to attend a showing of the film North of 36. Floyd Hettrick left for Great Falls to begin a new job with the Radio Auto Sales Company. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hans Lehfeldt and her sister, Mrs. Prowl, departed for Florida, planning to stop in Iowa for a visit. Rebecca Carnahan and her daughter, Agnes, headed to Bakersfield, California, to make their new home. Master tailor Vincent Lanick continued serving...
Big Sandy Church of God will be holding their 14th annual Brisket Cook-Off this coming Sunday, Sept. 28th at 1 PM. This year’s contest will pit sixteen local cooks in a competition for the best Brisket in town and a people’s choice award winner. All of Big Sandy is invited to attend, enjoy some smoked brisket, and cast their vote for which of their friends and neighbors is the top BBQ chef in town. The meal is free, and everyone is welcome. This year’s contest will see a number of surprises, including the return of Justin Anderson. In the e...
1 Years - September 24, 1925 Theodore Faber of Havre and Miss Mary Kane were united in marriage at the Catholic Church in Fort Benton last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Murphy prepared to leave for Great Falls after recently selling their 4,000-acre ranch in the Bears Paws, twenty-five miles east of Big Sandy, to Elmer Weaver. Murphy also sold all his cattle and horses. The couple plans to winter in Long Beach, California, where they own property, though they have not yet decided where they will settle permanently. Friends wished them well as...
Sunday, September 21st a group of sixteen players met at the Mint family room to compete in seven rounds of pinochle. Highest score of 9050 was played by Karla Whetham earning her $25. Second high of 8200 went to Frank Moravec giving him $20. Third highest was Tammie Szarynski for her 7910 for $15. Ending with 7560 for the day was Dave Schwarzbach for fourth and $10 and fifth with 7120 for $5 was Dick Thornton. Sue Knight had low of 4220 for a $5 return. Karla and Frank had the high round score of 2400 played in the sixth round that included a...
1 Years - September 17, 1925 Miss Ruth and Chas. Ensley have returned to Big Sandy to enter school. Miss Mildred Giebel returned to Big Sandy after spending the summer in Wisconsin. Mrs. E.B. Newhall, Mrs. S.H. Porter, and Mrs. S. O’Malley attended the fair at Fort Benton, serving as judges in the women’s department. The marriage of Mr. Edmund Giebel, Jr., and Miss Fern Cushman took place at Fort Benton last Saturday with Rev. Father Curran officiating. Both the bride and groom are well known and respected in the community. The bride tea...
There’s just something honest, compelling and immediately likeable about Trevor Panczak and his music. With a refreshing authenticity that is increasingly rare to find, the Alberta-based, award winning country recording entertainer writes, interprets and records songs that speak to one’s heart in a way that is simple, soulful and with an appeal to a broad array of music fans. Wednesday, October 1st at 7 p.m. is your opportunity to see Trevor Panczak live! Season tickets are still available for $70, or you can buy a single ticket for $20. All...
The heart of Chester, Montana, is set to come alive once again as the Hi-Line Harvest Festival celebrates its fourth year in downtown Chester. What began as a dream during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly grown into one of the most anticipated community events along the Hi-Line. Reviving a Tradition The last true harvest festival in Chester dates back to the late 1980s. For years, smaller events carried on the spirit of celebration, but there hadn't been a large-scale...
1 Years - September 10, 1925 Big Sandy’s Annual Rodeo concluded, and despite inclement weather, the event was hailed as one of the best rodeos ever staged in the area. Producer John E. Hartwig was praised for delivering on every promise, even though gate receipts showed a deficit. - Visitors: Miss Elinor Hetland spent time with Miss Ensley of Hopp, and Anton and Andrew Ophus traveled to Maple Creek, Canada, for a visit. - Local Business: A.M. Murphy of Warrick sold his Bear Paws ranch. - News: Mr. and Mrs. E.Z. Morse moved to Wolf Creek, M...