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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1968

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Fine Arts Camp sponsors thanked for trip to Missoula

Tim Hathaway and Chloe Vik thank Band Boosters and Legion Auxiliary for funding attendance at the Fine Arts Camp in Missoula July 29 to August 9. They also thank Mr John Adams for transporting them on the 28th and note a Sunday orientation with teachers and camp director Mr George Lewis.

Tim Hathaway Chloe Vik Legion Auxiliary Missoula John Adams George Lewis

Sweet Grass County High reports enrollment rise

Principal Vance Ramberg reports 221 students enrolled at Sweet Grass County High School at the start of school, up 17 from last year due largely to 19 transfers. Class counts are Freshmen 64 Sophomores 52 Juniors 55 Seniors 50, with slight later increases typical as new students arrive.

Vance Ramberg Sweet Grass County High School

High School Senior Returns after Des Moines Bindery Work

David Kottong came home this week to enroll for his senior year at the local high school after a summer spent in Des Moines employed in a book bindery.

David Kottong Des Moines

Labor Day Target Zero Fatalities in Montana

Montana Highway Patrol appeals to all motorists to aim for zero traffic fatalities over the Labor Day weekend. It cites common errors such as running signals, failing to stop, reckless driving, speeding, improper passing, and drunk driving, urging responsible, alert driving to prevent injuries and lifetimes of disability.

Montana Montana Highway Patrol The

Schools Open Prompt Busy Streets Bring Nostalgia

An uptick in both pedestrian and vehicle traffic accompanied the opening of Sweet Grass High School and Pig Timber Public schools for the new year. The old grade school bell rang, reminding Big Timber residents of school days past.

Sweet Grass High School Pig Timber

Strobel Named Vocational Teacher in Wibaux

To Wibaux Dana Strobel son of Mr and Mrs Tope Strobel has assumed the vocational agricultural teaching position in Wibaux for the ensuing school term.

Wibaux Dana Strobel Tope Strobel

Final Mill Levies Set By County

County commissioners publish final mill levies with year prior figures for comparison. Totals show city dwellers pay 170.38 this year versus 167.09 last year, covering state, county, school, city, district and related levies across multiple districts including Reed Point and Grey Cliff.

Reed Point City Big Timber Public Basin Melville Grey Cliff Dry Creek McLeod Rapstad Springdale Knob Hill Bridge

Carson & Barnes Circus Comes to Big Timber Fairgrounds

The 68th annual circus tour performs at the Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds in Big Timber on Wednesday Sept 4 with two shows at 4 and 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by the fair board, promises a real old fashioned four ring spectacle under a big tent with every seat near ringside.

Carson & Barnes Circus U.S Canada Big Timber Fairgrounds Sweet Grass County Fair

Notice to Organizations Reports Deadline and Guidelines

The notice outlines reporting timelines for organizations. Reports must include who what when where why and be legible. Deadlines target the Tuesday after a meeting with a one week reporting window for organizations. notices of meetings and special events are classified ads. The Pioneer invites reports, except news items, and urges publicity chairs to meet the deadline.

Pioneer

Additional Secretarial Classes Added

The Bozeman Vocational Technical School adds two general secretarial courses of 20 students each starting September 30. Open to all Montana residents, with dorm housing and board available for a nominal quarterly fee. Courses run 9 to 12 months from 8 am to 4 pm and include classroom and practical training. Applicants may apply in person or by phone at 586-5488.

Bozeman Vocational Technical School Bozeman Montana Vocational Education Center Bozeman Vocational Education Center Willson School

Colorado visitors spend week with local families

From Colorado Mrs. Arlene Barkley and two sons of Boulder visited Friday to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Hilmar Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ellison.

Colorado Arlene Barkley Boulder, Colo Hilmar Cook Archie Ellison

Citizens Bank Fair Awards 1968 Honorees Listed

The 1968 Citizens Bank and Trust Company awards go to 4H beef and dairy entries with cash prizes from 2.50 to 15.00. Notable recipients include Kevin Halverson Claudia Wood Scott Fraser and Sandy Riv eland among others. Ray Jarrett leaves this weekend for English teaching duties at West Junior High School in Great Falls.

Citizen’s Bank and Trust Company Kevin Halverson Claudia Woodhouse Scott Fraser Chuck Rein Sandy Riveland John Costriff Elton Tronrud Allen Laubach Allen Ray Jarrett West Great Falls

Third Annual Flower Show Outstanding

The Red Barn hosted the Willigra Gardens Club flower show with roses gladioli zinnias pansies begonias and sunflowers. Members greeted visitors signed registries and offered coffee and cookies as they explained the hobby’s work and town enrichment.

Willigra Gardens Club Garden Club

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