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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
1
The Board of Commissioners advocate a county run Old Folks Home financed by a 20 year bond and a two mill levy. They cite current debts on the hospital and high school gym and urge voters to consider the plan, promising to answer questions and discuss the proposal.
Gerald H. Miller of Wheatland county cautions that mandatory parent or arresting officer appearances in juvenile court are not legally required everywhere. He argues including both sides aids understanding and stresses parental responsibility for youths driving habits.
Big Timber justices Lyman Moulden and Lawrence Peterson say they wholeheartedly agree with Wheatland County policy and have been following similar measures wherever possible.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harper were called to Forsyth by the illness of Mrs. Harper’s mother Mrs. Roy Ward who died Tuesday morning. She leaves a daughter and a son Thomas L. Ward of Forsyth. Funeral services are planned Friday afternoon in Forsyth with Mrs. Harper’s daughter Mrs. Chris Brown of Ottumwa Ia arriving for the services.
The Big Timber Peewees finished third in the Livingston tournament, beating Clyde Park 9-3 in the consolation game after a 2-1 win over Livingston Indians and a 2-4 loss to Gardiner. Tom Simmons struck out 15 in the opener. Gardiner defeated Livingston Pirates 4-1 in the final. Eight teams competed.
The old Bailey Implement building at the end of Mc Leod Street near S and S Motors is being torn down. Workers uncover square nails beer bottles a Prince Albert tin tobacco can dated April 1902 and a buggy top. The site will be cleaned up graveled and used as an implement and used car lot by S and S.
The Cancer Control drive closed with Sweet Grass County contributing to the general fund 895.45 and the memorial fund 274.50, totaling 1189.99. Mrs. Ella Adam will head the local American Cancer Society chapter and Mrs. Ed Holmberg will serve as memorial chairman.
Midland Empire council Girl Scouts will halt at the Dugout in Big Timber on August 14 at 12 45 for a 30 minute visit with local Scouts Brownies and adults. The caravan travels from Billings to Gardiner Yellowstone Park Roosevelt Lodge and Cooke City Highway with international guests Garda Borup Karen Ellegard and Kirsten Neasby from Denmark.
Mrs. George Morey 47 a former Big Timber resident died Sunday night of a heart attack at Roundup Memorial hospital. She and her husband ran a real estate business in Big Timber before moving to Roundup in 1950 where she served as deputy clerk and recorder. Born March 5 1915 in Wheatland Wyoming she married George Morey in 1944. Survivors include her husband a daughter two stepdaughters three sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Weir Funeral Home with Christian Science rites. interment in Wheatland Wyoming.
The first annual conservation trail ride starts Friday from Box Canyon ranger station at noon and runs through Sunday. Sponsored by the Extension Service Forest Service Soil Conservation Service and Fish and Game Department participants camp in Rainbow lakes area with side trips to Crazy Mule area and Wounded Man creek. The event offers outdoor camping fishing and conservation education with a schedule folded into a folder featuring fish fries fireside sessions and a playful cook’s note. The return travels via the Upside Down trail.
The SGHS Class of 1938 gathers for a reunion this Saturday with former classmates expected to attend. Organizers urge attendees to bring memories and memorabilia for a reunion program and casual social events.
Old Big Timberites don’t fade away they just return as Mrs Guy Townsend formerly Alice McGee recalls growing up in a log cabin near the camp grounds and remembers the 1908 fire that destroyed her family home. The Townsend party travels from California to reconnect with relatives including the Baileys Perrines and Dixons while seeking past links.
County Agent Racicot announced the results of recent home economics and livestock judging contests. In style revue, the top scorers were Margaret Harper Lynn Adams and Nancy Ewan. Demonstrations named Linda Yost Lynn Adams and ElVera Cosgriff. Senior home ec judging went to Lynn Adams Jackie Lechner Wheatland county Connie Nelson Wheatland with junior contenders Nancy Schilling Kathy Berg Wheatland Louise Eschenko. Livestock judging led with Margaret Lavold Nina Adams Linda Yost and Lynn Adams.
Edward John Riebe a 72 year old resident of Columbus died from burns sustained while burning straw and weeds on his ranch north of Columbus at 11 30 a m Tuesday His clothing caught fire and neighbors arriving to start combining found his body He was born January 17 1891 at Arlington Mina and later lived in North Dakota where he worked for the Northern Pacific railroad His graveside service will be in Mountainview Cemetery in Columbus.
Sheriff's officers pursued a suspected river-dragging case after Lyman Moulden reported a capsized fibre glass boat and a duffel drifting on the Yellowstone. Three men involved were found safe ashore. gear including rods and tackle were lost.
Mrs. Ann Steiner 88 died yesterday at her niece's home in Sheridan from infirmities of age. Born September 24, 1874 in Ionia County Michigan, she moved to the Easton mines area in 1919 and later to Sheridan in 1931. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan cemetery. Only survivors are nieces and nephews.
Six 4 H'ers from Sweet Grass county will represent at the 18th annual 4 H Congress in Bozeman in August 1923. Named are Margaret Harper, Linda Yost, Tony Mathes, Margaret Lavold, Nina Adams and Lynn Adams. Mrs. John Yost and County Agent Robert Racicot will accompany the group.
The Cayuse Hills 4-H Fair Day took place on Saturday and recognized participants with awards. Local 4-H members competed in shows and demonstrations across the event, highlighting youth achievement and community involvement.
Brides to be Penny Nicole Cook of Carmichael Calif and Arthur Lunden Hight of Sacramento announce their engagement. Penny is granddaughter of Nellie Cook and a Highlands High School graduate. Arthur is the son of Mrs Solver B Samples and is a Sacramento High School graduate who studied at Lassen and American River Jr colleges. The wedding is set for August 17 at Carmichael Community Presbyterian Church.
The highway patrol announces drivers must pass an eye examination and have a photo taken, now in effect. Licenses may be purchased at the county treasurer's office at any time, and drivers may still operate in the interim while complying at their convenience.
Montana trucking firms face rate increase requests as testimony claims intrastate costs and profits show large gaps. Witnesses from Missoula businesses compare carrier and their own margins, arguing higher rates threaten local industry and school lunch programs while critics deny collusion.
The Billings Traffic Bureau on Friday announced a modified rate increase plan for Montana tracking firms to be considered at a Thursday hearing amid ongoing regulatory discussions.
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