Big Timber Rodeo Parade Sparks Town Pride and Cantankerous Fun
Cactus Sam reports a lively Big Timber parade and rodeo with floats and bands, lively saloons, and a strong crowd. Crowds praised the announcer and stock, while the Jaycees earned thanks for hosting. Dust settles as Sam heads home to rest and save a few poke s of dust for next celebration.
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Rodeo
The
Moose
Legion
Hangman’s No
Big Timber Jayce
Wal
Cactus Sam
Grade School Starting Soon in Big Timber
Parents with children entering first grade must register August 21 at Big Timber Grade School between 9 00 and 12 00 or 1 00 to 4 00. A birth certificate is required for initial registration. Children must be six on or before September 1. Grade 2 through 8 registrations are on August 22. may be done without a parent. Call 932 2986 if preregistration is not possible.
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Big Timber
City Council Approves Land Exchange and Pays City Staff
City Council met Monday evening August 17 with all officials present. Pat Cain of the Montana Highways Right of Way Department proposing an exchange of city land for adjacent highway land, Resolution No. 516 passed. Cain discussed interstate highway construction issues. Minutes from the previous meeting and a July 25 special meeting set salaries: Mayor 100 monthly, Aldermen 12.50 per meeting, Maintenance man 540, Policeman 470.
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Pat Cain
Right of Way Department of Montana Highways
Highway Department
Cain
Growing Concern For Bicyclers In Montana
Montana residents increasingly ride bicycles for cheap clean transportation as 1971 figures show ninety seven riders killed or injured on streets and highways. Early 1972 data suggest this year's cycling accidents may exceed last year with most incidents caused by rider traffic violations or failure to yield.
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Montana
Big Timber’s Ed Holmberg tops Class A horseshoes at Fair
Ed Holmberg of Big Timber claimed first in Class A with a 63.4 ringer average at the Great Falls Fair horseshoe event. Nat Clark, also from Big Timber, finished third as a Bozeman competitor placed between them. The pits were newly installed and organizers hope for an annual fair‑related contest.
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Great Falls
Ed Holmberg
Nat Clark
Big Timber
Bozeman
Poster Boy Danny Johnson Chosen by MD Association
Three year old Danny Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Steve Johnson is named Montana poster child for muscular dystrophy. He visited Helena to see grandparents Mr and Mrs Leonard Stetzner and will appear with Governor Forrest Anderson in MD Association media events.
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Danny Johnson
Steve Johnson
Montana
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Danny
Helena
Leonard Stetzner
Forrest Anderson
MD Association
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