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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1973
Page
5
A week of activity centered on forming a cooperative telephone system from the city to Melville and the Settlement via Swamp Creek. Anthony Arneson gathered 22 signers here and plans a meeting with ranchers along the route if enough support is secured.
The Jay ceens Community Bazaar drew 50 plus participants with crafts and Christmas gifts. Randy Morrison’s Sheepherders, ranked fourth in Montana Class B, opened the 1973-74 season 5-0 as the new A team and parent publication hints at a future Sweet Grass Art Fair. In addition, a note from The Pioneer discusses forming a large scale art show to showcase local talent while announcing upcoming postage rate changes starting Jan 5.
By Larry Lowary the new schedule raises first class postage to 10 cents and increases second class rates for newspapers and magazines. Distances from the mailing point drive charges, with out of state subscriptions higher. The note mentions recent rate changes and December timing amid concerns over errors in the 13th issue of Pioneer.
Viewpoint urges legislation to require school districts hire their own attorneys, reducing burden on county lawyers like Conrad Fredricks. As laws grow complex, counties should consider full time legal counsel and pay commensurate with duties to protect residents.
A reader letter from Ellis Faw, editor of a Washington paper, critiques the Big Timber city campground closure. The writer says privately run campgrounds would face competition if the city rebuilds facilities, and proposes alternatives such as a gas station. The page also prints letters about Christmas reflection and teen dance access, urging community access and youth opportunities.
The Pioneer is published every Thursday and entered as second class matter in the United States Post Office at Big Timber Montana. Serving Sweet Grass County since 1888. Subscriptions are 6.25 in Sweet Grass County Springdale and Reed Point 6.75 elsewhere in Montana 7.25 elsewhere in the United States. All subscriptions must be paid in advance.
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