Gas rationing discussed as solution to energy crisis
Big Timber residents recall World War II gas controls as a fairer method than new taxes. City council member Oscar Stephens argues rationing could help low income travelers, noting postwar quotas and coupon books. He reports trying slower driving for better mileage and wind resistance with a heavy load, observing mixed reactions from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Tronrud
Cardwell
Oscar Stephens
Stephens
Bowling Standings and High Secures From Local Leagues
Nov 26 1973 standings across MAVERICK LEAGUE TIMBER LEAGUE KRAZY MOUNTAIN KATS MA AND PA LEAGUE list team records top scores and individual high series and games for Big Timber Electric Farmer's Service Starr Ford Arctic Cats Husky Service and others with leaders Vic Rue Roger Brainard Art Sell Carolyn Jarrett Klindt's and more highlighted.
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Maverick League
Farmer’s Service
Big Timeer Electric
American Legion
Starr Ford
Arctic Cats
Husky Service
Big Timber Electric
Farmer's Service
Vic Rue
Mal Goosey
Roger Brainard
Timber League
Big T
Sweet Grass Creamery
Burlington Northern
Moose
Die Motor
Art Sell
Tope Strobel
Jim Long
Gary Mosness
Jules Etzold
Klindt's
Frye’s Cafe
Cole Drug
Stephens Auto
Clause Transfer
City Club Bar
Rehmer Electric
Citizens Bank
C.M. Russell Lodge
Klindt’s
Frye’s
Doug Lowry
Steve Johnson
Herb Wick
Christy Mosaess
Tana Keller
Mary Dennis
Evva Sandve
Ralph Clark
Joan Cameron
Jane Lowry
Community Members Attend Funeral for John Wright Sr.
In Big Timber last week many locals and relatives gathered for the funeral of John Wright Sr. Attendees included Mrs Lester Jones of Billings, John Wright Jr. and family from Coos Bay Oregon, Mrs David Halser of Minneapolis, Mrs J A Allen of San Jose California, Mr and Mrs A E Barnes with children Mary Polly and Henry of Harlowton, Mr and Mrs Richard Bannon and children Melissa Josh of Helena, Bruce Bannon of Clancy, Steven Deering of San Francisco, Mrs Susan Gauswell of Thompson Falls, Mrs Frank Cooper of Sandy Utah, and Mr and Mrs Harry Wright of Livingston.
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Lester Jones
Billings
John Wright, Jr
Coos Bay
Ore
David Halser
Minneapolis
J. A. Allen
San Jose
A. E. Barnes
Mary
Polly
Henry
Two Men Compete in Missoula Pistol Shoot
Larry Rostad and Tim Rostad attended the Rifle and Pistol shoot in Missoula on Sunday. Tim Rostad and Byron Grosfield participated with Byron taking third place in the pistol division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Grosfield
Larry
Tim Rostad
Missoula
Tim
Byron
Montana Farm Bureau hosts 54th meeting in Billings
Sweet Grass County residents attend the 54th annual Montana Farm Bureau meeting in Billings. American Farm Bureau Federation President William Kuhfuss of Illinois discusses profit prospects and grain surpluses. Montana leaders and legislators participate. Bernard Harkness reelected president. James Shaw named district four director. Kuhfuss and wife honored on 25th wedding anniversary. Local attendees listed.
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Sweet Grass County
Montana Farm Bureau
Billings
American Farm Bureau Federation
William Kuhfuss
Ilinois
John Melcher
Montana
Bernard Harkness
Dell
James Shaw
Wibaux
John Young
Decker
Kuhfuss
Ben Raisland
Axel Voldberg
John Yost
Howard Hanson
Robert Burns
Ten named to new county health board
Ten persons including two high school students were named to the Comprehensive Health Planning Board by the Sweet Grass Community Development Organization. Barbara Schilling will chair temporarily as officers are elected and the group will review county health programs and problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comprehensive Health Planning Board
Sweet Grass Community Development Organization
Barbara Schilling
CDO
Thomas Ivey
Margaret
Jo) Lavold
Schilling
Richard Nichols
John Inman
Richard Kienitz
Bjarne Bjorndal
Melanie Cameron
Daryl Stutterheim
Martha Taylor
Teachers visit Fort Benton career ed mini courses
Big Timber Grade School staff visited Fort Benton to study the district's career education mini courses now in their third year. Superintendent Edward Argenbright praised the program for giving elementary students early exposure to work and world of work concepts while noting the trip offered motivation for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Fort Benton
Edward Argenbright
Argenbright
John Boe
Marion Beley
Ray Grande
Grande
4-H Congress Draws Montana Leaders To Chicago Event
Olaf Brekke Montana county extension agent says the National 4-H Congress in Chicago impressed him with strong interest from business and industry. He notes industry incentives help sustain 4-H involvement as he and three leaders joined 26 Montana 4-H members at the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Brekke
Chicago
Brekke
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