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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
1
A Montana reader questions Dr John Fischer s article on import limits for beef urging analysis of cattle slaughter shares grades and impact on tax base. He argues beef demand and tax burdens affect stockmen while wool and lamb markets face pressures from imports and industry shifts.
Producers are reminded that the 1963 wool marketing year ends December 31 and payments depend on completing all marketing details by then. Shortened to nine months to shift to a calendar-year basis, with payments likely starting in April 1964.
A few days later Sr. Renne, an MSC economist, called for increased beef tariffs. The comment followed other MSC experts and comes while Renne is presently on leave from the college.
The Pioneer will be late next week with mail delivery moved to Thursday afternoon or evening instead of Thursday morning as plans adjust for postage.
Mrs. Priscilla M. Hathaway 46 of 504 7th St W Billings died in a local hospital after a long illness She was born March 13 1917 in Big Timber and married Lester D Hathaway January 6 1941 The family moved to Billings in 1953 She leaves a widower three daughters Donna and Karen at home and Mrs Edward V Verkist of Seattle one son Daniel at home two brothers Jake and John Moss of Bozeman four sisters and one grandchild.
The Dudley Tylers depart Sunday for their annual ski and glee holiday in Whitefish, marking their first home for New Year's celebrations.
Nostalgic reminiscence notes the last Christmas program at a one room rural school. The author recalls 40 years of Lower Dry Fork gatherings, the charm of individual child roles, and contrasts with impersonal city programs as farms consolidate and families move away.
Christmas events unfold at local churches with choirs nativity plays and community carols. Parishioners invite neighbors to attend seasonal presentations and services highlighting shared traditions and seasonal greetings.
Readings, carols, and a Christmas program dominate services at the Church of God and Lutheran Church with choir performances. Details include a Nine Lessons and Carols adaptation, children's participation, and a Christmas Eve candlelit service, plus memories of rural schooling and holiday traditions.
Worthy Grand Matron Alice Shadoan of Livingston was a guest of the Past Matrons of the Order of the Eastern Star at a gathering held on December 12.
The wedding of Schott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Schott of Grey Cliff, took place in a four o'clock ceremony on December 14 at St James Lutheran Church in Co- (text cut).
Al Crottogini aged 75, father of Mrs. A. R. Collins, died Monday at home after a lingering illness. Interment will be at a local cemetery. He is survived by his wife and children.
A major snowstorm left 17 inches in Big Timber with potential for a white Christmas. Visiting daughter Helen Nicholson arrives from Connecticut to spend the holidays. Herders lose 67 to 45 to Roundup Panthers after a strong first half, foul trouble and a fourth quarter tumble.
Readable fragments show multiple rural schools hosting Christmas programs in mid December. Upper and lower grades perform carols and nativity readings with speakers and soloists, followed by social hours and community songs. Participants include teachers, students, and local volunteers led by directors and accompanists.
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