Montana Legislature Begins Session With Broad Agenda
The Montana Legislature opens its session amid plans to implement the new constitution and reapportion the House and Senate into single member districts. Bills drafting by the Legislative Council tops the list, with local revenue shifts, taxes, and nonprofit fees proposed to fund cities and counties. The session runs 60 days through mid March, with annual sessions to follow. The Board of Directors sets budget details and hires a director for a center serving adults over 55.
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Montana
Legislative Council
House
Senate
State University
Bonds Sold and Eastern Star Visit at Sweet Grass County
The Sweet Grass County Board of Commissioners met December 27 1972 to sell bonds totaling 120000 for Pioneer Rest Home expansion. Citizens Bank & Trust Co of Big Timber bid 4.63 percent on the 80000 bond. the two 20000 bonds drew 5.50 percent. Mrs Charles Seymour Eastern Star official visits January 5 at 8:00 pm at the Masonic Temple. Gifts and furnishings donations are encouraged for the new rest home.
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Board of Commissioners of
Sweet Grass County
Pioneer Rest Home
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Big Timber
Montana
Dain, Kalman & Quail
Billings
Charles Seymour
Order of the Eastern Star
Sweet Grass
Masonic Temple
Seymour
Snowmobile Noise Levels Set by Fish and Game Commission
The Montana Fish and Game Commission adopted rules limiting snowmobile noise to 75 decibels at 50 feet with mandatory exhaust mufflers. An educational program will aid compliance, and exceptions exist for sanctioned competitive events on designated lands with owner permission.
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Fish and Game Commission
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Bedlam
Commission
Orville Lewis
Law Enforcement Division
Department of Fish and Game
Lewis
Fish and Game Office
City Police Investigate Vandalism and Burglary Reports
City police chief Stuart Rogers says juveniles were counseled for window and street light vandalism in past three weeks and restitution is being arranged. Investigations include a broken windshield on a truck, a broken car window from rocks, BB gun reports, and an early Monday burglary at Ore Motors. Public cooperation is urged.
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Stuart Rogers
Rogers
Ore Motors
Vicarage Open House at St. Mark's on January 6
An open house will bless the new Episcopal Vicarage at 209 West 4th Street on Saturday January 6 from 8 to 9 PM. Bishop Jackson E. Gilliam of Montana will preside and also confirm, French and celebrate the Eucharist at 9 AM Sunday. The new home replaces an older building used by five vicars and Sweet Grass High School. the old site moved to the end of West 4th Street. Built by Todd Construction Big Timber, the vicarage began August 12 1972 and was ready November 15 1972 for Fr Michael Jenkins and family.
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Jackson E. Gilliam
Montana
Todd
Michael Jenkins
Break-in at Oie Motors Alarm raised by 1973 burglary report
Oie Motors suffered a burglary between 2:30 and 6:45 a.m. on January 1 1973. Rudy Fallang found the break in at 7:00 a.m. nothing appeared stolen. Entrance was made through a plate glass east window using a hard outside tool. Police chief Stuart Rogers and officer Bert Koster investigated and seek information. A prior break in occurred September 4 1972, with damage and small theft. Police ask the public for any tips. Also noted are New Year’s Eve anniversary celebrations for Mr and Mrs Ralph Myrstol of Clyde Park with local attendees from Springdale.
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Oie
Rudy Fallang
Stuart Rogers
Bert Koster
Big Timber
Ralph Myrstol
Clyde Park
Springdale
Forest Gibby
Vic
David Myrstol
Shirley
Elmer Myrstol
Emery Zimdar
James Hudecek
Tony
Clyde Park Wins Holiday Jaycee Grade School Tournament
Clyde Park captured the championship in a three day Big Timber Jaycees sponsored grade school tournament defeating Columbus by two points 33-31 in the final. Reed Point placed fourth after losses to Clyde Park and Big Timber with all six teams earning trophies.
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Jaycees
Jaycee
Big Timber
John DeCock
Jim Gottlob
Ed Thompson
Phil Schuman
Phil Moulden
Clyde Park
Big Timber Jaycees
Columbus
Big Timber Lions
Reed Point
Rural Raiders
Wilson
Dan Hotchkiss
Floyd Thompson
Steve Eigen
James Martinz
Mark Lomeland
Kevin McCauley
Randy Ronneberg
Daniel Tecca
Marty Berg
Steve Elgen
Reed
McCauley
Stone
Hotchkiss
Lomeland
Martinz
Burg
Patterson
Walton
Dawson
McDaniel
Thompson
Ronneberg
Strohbridge
Phipps
Whitford
Bruursema
Wilsall
Louie Plaggemeyer
Jim Hanson
Lion
Lion's
Johnson Heads History Group
The Springdale Historical Society held its Christmas dinner and meeting at Preston's Hall on Sunday December 31 with 65 in attendance. A Rex Moore painting was won by Chester Johnson in a gift drawing. Harold Johnson was elected president, Jack Black vice president, Jackie Hudecek secretary, and Hilda Morris treasurer. Music followed by three youths of Rev. Guy Fry. Susie Tjaaland celebrated her 85th birthday at the Rest Home hosted by the Friendship Club, of which she has long been a member and longtime president since 1943. Coffee and cake were provided by Pioneer Home kitchen helpers and club members. Doug Brekke attended.
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Springdale
Susie Tjaaland
Rest Home
Susie
Friendship Club
Pioneer Home
Doug Brekke
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Robert E. Miller
Helena
Hospitality House
Ivar Stenberg
Pioneer
Oie Motors
Johnson Heads History Group
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