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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
12
A compact patchwork of holiday verses and quotes from Eugene Field Ralph Bergengren Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward Thomas Tusser and others. The piece weaves sentiments on giving hosting forgiveness and the yearly Christmas spirit with playful lines about gifts and cheer.
A December 17 1903 item recalls a grand masquerade ball hosted by the local baseball club with about 60 couples masked attendees and a crowd of spectators. Prize winners included Mrs Burnsides and Chas Crawford for best waltzers and Mrs Watt and Cosgriff for most comic costumes. Weather limited country turnout. music by Bryant Beley Jos Brooks and Tilquist.
The Pioneer shares Christmas greetings from readers and a neighbor from Iowa delivering peanut brittle from Mrs Leland Sage. It notes Santa letters from local children, a new holiday sketch by Ann Aller, and free reprints with postage. The paper also switches to paper bag wrappers for mailing to distant subscribers. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
The Dig Timber Pioneer issue dated December 20 1973 lists contact numbers and a P O box for Big Timber Montana. Staff roles include Lie Publisher Wayre Tichenor Sharon McLees and Larry Lowary with publication assistant. The paper notes it serves Sweet Grass County since 1888 and is published weekly on Thursdays.
Big Timber firemen urge residents not to call the fire reporting number to be first on the scene. Curiosity ties up emergency lines and 20 volunteers receive calls on special phones. wait 10 to 15 minutes or contact the Sheriff’s office. Avoid impeding responders and risking tragedy.
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