Lions Highlight Hubert Becken Sweet Grass County Leader
The Lions club honors Hubert Becken a Sweet Grass County treasurer born August 19 1905 and active since 1946. He led the club as president in 1950 and served as zone chairman in 1951 while engaging in community service and church work. Twenty three members and a guest attended a Tuesday meeting at Fryes cafe. A Trade and Promotion committee was formed to boost local business. The high school Christmas concert is set for December 15 in the gym.
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Lion
Sweet Grass County
Hubert Becken
Hubert
Lions Club
Lion Becken
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rite
Livingston
Alpedoo
Billings
Big Timber Lutheran Church
Joyce
Thomas
Neva Jean) Minette
Lions
Frye’s
Clem Stirn
Russell Smith
Norman Starr
Virgil Gust
Byron Manley
Yellowstone
Police Court Paul Branon Cited For Illegal U Turn
The police court records show Paul W. Branon cited for a $5 violation related to making an illegal U turn.
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Paul W. Branon
Safe driving requires consistency to prevent fatal accidents
A reminder that a driver who is safe most of the time must maintain consistency, as a single mistake can lead to a fatal crash.
How Old Is Old Wildlife Ages Across Species
A Winchester News Bureau list shows animals with long lifespans including giant tortoise 152 years, swan 102, parrot 80, elephant 69, great horned owl 68, alligator 68, snapping turtle 57, eagle 55, giant salamander 55, horse 50, hippopotamus 49, chimpanzee 36, toad 36, grizzly bear 32, bison 30, cobra 28, tiger 25, English sparrow 23, elk 22, cottonmouth 21, mountain lion 20, beaver 19, wolf 16, squirrel 16, chipmunk 12.
Trumpeter Swans Make Notable Comeback Across States
Aerial census by the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife counts 576 trumpeter swans in Montana Idaho and Wyoming showing a rebound from under 100 in the early 1930s. The 1935 Red Rock Lakes refuge aided protection and habitat. Wild birds plus 36 in zoos reflect broader recovery and spread to Alaska and Canada.
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America
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
United States
Alaska
Fish and Wildlife Service
Red Rock Lakes
Canada
Appointed to Farm Bureau Committee in Denver meeting
Hank Wilson of Wilson Montana newly elected Montana Farm Bureau president is named to the Resolutions committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation by Charles B. Shuman. He travels with 75 Montana delegates by bus December 10 from Billings to Denver for the 42nd annual meeting and related events in Denver, with his family active in ranching and the Quarter Horse circuit.
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Hank Wilson
Wilson
Montana Farm Bureau
Resolutions Committee
The
American Farm Bureau Federation
AFBF
Charles B. Shuman
Montana
Denver
Colo
Farm Bureau
United States
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Billings
Wyoming
Colorado
Park
Montana Power Sees 71 Percent Tax Increase in 1960
Montana Power reports a 71 percent rise in taxes other than property for 1960, totaling 1 432 914 dollars due to a new corporate license law. Emmett F Buckley notes federal tax deductibility changes. The utility pays 3 932 249 dollars in property taxes and 14 395 90 to Sweet Grass county as first-half 1960 payment, totaling 28 791 80 for the year.
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Montana Power Company
Montana
Emmett F. Buckley
Montana Power
Sweet Grass County
Hubert Becken
National Forest Payments Due to Counties in Gallatin Area
The Gallatin National Forest will send $23,622.72 to county road and school funds, a 25 percent share of the year’s receipts ending June 30, 1960. Counties listed include Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, Madison, Carbon, and Meagher, with further allocations possible from other Region One forests. An additional 10 percent is allocated for forest roads and trails, and forest highway funds are provided by Congress without matching requirements. Disbursement to counties will follow receipt by state governors.
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National Forest
Gallatin National Forest
Gallatin Forest
George H. Duvendack
Forest Service
Congress
Thompson Featured In Helicopter Story In Germany
Ronald C. Thompson of Melville Montana serves as a mechanic in the 80th transportation detachment at Hanau Germany. He was chosen for Sikorsky News coverage in the anniversary edition detailing helicopter operations in Germany. Thompson entered the Army in 1959 and trained at Fort Ord California after attending Sweet Grass county high school in Big Timber.
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Thompson
Hanau
Germany
Ronald C. Thompson
Carl S. Thompson
Melville
Mont
Sikorsky News
Sikorsky Aircraft “Corporation
Stratford
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Sweet Grass County
Big Timber
Christensen Buys Triangle 7 Ranch in Livingston Deal
LivingstonPaul Christensen owner of the 63 Ranch bought the Triangle 7 ranch from Mr and Mrs E J Preston on Monday. The transaction transfers ownership of the property to Christensen adding to his ranch holdings and extending his land portfolio in the area.
Bruffey ranches in Montana sold to Mrs Preston
County records show the Triangle 7 and related Bruffey lands in Boulder country changing hands. The Triangle 7 spans about 1,240 acres and has belonged to Mrs. Preston since 1945. Purchase price not stated but estimated at around 60,000 dollars or more. The 63 brand, among Montana's oldest, traces to 1863 land homestead origins per Christensen.
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County Clerk and Recorders Office
Bruffey
Boulder Country
Preston
Montana
Christensen
Holiday sobriety urged for safer driving on streets
A public safety note warns drivers to keep sober and focused behind the wheel during holidays, stressing reduced risk of accidents and urging caution on busy streets and highways.
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the Lions
iMaylous
Mom
India
West Germany
Dad
Gibson
Wildlife Federation
Winchester News Bureau
Trumpeter Swans
Montana Highway Patrol
Farm Bureau Committee
Bouse Motor Company
Chevrolet
Jeep
Ford
Benrus
M.m
Towne
RCA Phonograph
RCA
RCA Radio
Norelco
E Boys
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