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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
1
Corner by Vernon D Standish M D outlines the visiting nurse service as a temporary solution while the community seeks another physician. He explains the office switchboard directs night calls to Mrs Miller who can advise, visit, or contact on call doctors in emergencies and notes a fee for house calls.
The State Board of Health selected two representatives from each of 56 counties for a two day meeting in Great Falls on December 6 and 7 to discuss mental retardation. Mrs McDonald filled the vacancy from Sweet Grass after Mrs Heem could not attend. County planning groups aimed to raise understanding, assess needs and resources, and form recommendations for state planners.
The Big Timber Lions won the main event 41 to 40 then lost the preliminary 21 to 22. Henthorn hit a late field goal to seal the win as Etzold led scoring with 16 and Hauge 10 while Columbus’ Nelson had 14. Coach Don Churchill noted 21 traveling violations and a fragile lead in the second quarter.
Livingston residents bought imported plastic ice balls called ice kools that freeze to chill drinks. Health officials warn the balls are contaminated with bacteria and fungi, including potential salmonella or shigella, risking typhoid fever or dystentery.
A roundup of holiday events at Christ Church of God Evangeli cal United Brethren St Marks Episcopal First Congregational St Joseph’s Catholic and Big Timber Lutheran includes Sunday School pageants, candlelight services, carols, and potluck dinners. Organizers list specific classes and participants.
The Passaoglia High School Christmas program features a selection of classical and modern carols. Performances include a Welsh air impressions piece in C minor, J S Bach selections, Gloria in Excelsis Deo, and mixed chorus numbers. Soloists Cheryl Tronrud Vickie Egel Lars Hoggard and Mary Lou Buster are highlighted with various arrangements by Dietterich Shaw Wilhousky Kirk and Strickling.
Don Tetlie, manager of the Sweet Grass ASCS county office, completed a two week office management seminar in Bozeman at the State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office and received a certificate of merit. The course covered listing comprehension, better composition and dictation, speaking, procedure reading, human relations, hiring and appraisal techniques and management principles. Montana State University economists reviewed agricultural economics. Douglas G. Smith said the seminar aims to boost managers' skills and is the first of three offered to all 52 Montana county offices.
Big Timber defeated Absarokee 63-58 at Absarokee on Friday as Rick Schuler propelled a rally from an 11 point third quarter hole. At home, Big Timber beat Joliet 57-54 with John Ellison delivering key baskets in the fourth. Tom and Jack Simmons led rebounding with 18 of 35 and Ellison had 14 points.
Sheriff Thompson reminds parents and children that it is unlawful for kids to cling to vehicles. Several instances observed since the snowstorm have prompted the renewal of the city ordinance prohibiting riding upon any bicycle coaster roller skates sled or toy vehicle from attaching to a roadway.
Sheriff’s reports recount a week of minor accidents in Big Timber with no injuries. At Hart and Fourth Cliff Moffett’s southbound car hit Jerry Dempster’s westbound pickup. both vehicles damaged. Mrs. Thompson backed into Mrs. Graham’s car near Gamble store and was fined 10 dollars for careless driving.
A public meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday December 16 at the American Legion hall to discuss proposed Department of Agriculture space needs in Big Timber. George Lackman chairs the Montana USDA administrative committee and invites all interested to attend.
Livingston radio station KPRK adds Duane Hauge to its announcing staff. A 1963 Sweet Grass County High School graduate, he studied broadcasting at the Brown Institute in Minneapolis and played basketball and football in high school. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Hauge of Big Timber.
Absarokee falls from first after a 63-58 loss to Big Timber. Lodge Grass and Red Lodge claim first wins as Columbus loses 57-49 to the Redskins. Forsyth defeats Huntley Project 73-63. Harlowton remains atop the league. Weekend schedule features four conference games and several nonconference matches ahead of Christmas vacation.
An all day ALCS county committeemen and staff meeting was held at the Lutheran parish hall to explain the 1966 wheat, feed grain and cropland adjustment programs. Attendees from Sweet Grass and neighboring counties heard from state and Bozeman officials led by Lloyd Barnard and Douglas G. Smith.
The Big Timber District Forest Service reports initial road and parking spur work done for Hell's Canyon Campground on the Boulder river one mile below Five-Mile station. Construction faced rocky terrain and blasting with completion targeted for fall 1966. Eleven family trailer units will be provided with tables, fire places, sanitary facilities and a pure water supply.
Lucia era notes show multiple rural schools staging Christmas programs on Wednesday December 22 at 8:00 PM. Rosters include teachers Mrs Bird Mrs Grosfield and Mrs Becken with pupils Kathy Mauland Anita Stenberg and many others. Expect songs skits a nativity scene and assorted holiday readings across three campuses.
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