Montana Float Is Winner In Parade
The Montana float won the Sweepstakes Award at the 77th Tournament of Roses, titled Big Sky Country. Diana Sue Fuller of Helena led Miss Montana with a court of six state college princesses, and the float built by Miller Brothers featured two seasonal gardens in a rose filled display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Montana
Big Sky Country
Diana Sue Fuller
Helena
Sandra van Eschen
Northern Montana College
Havre
Christie Warring
Western Montana College
Dillon
Mary Meraph
Montana Tech
Butte
Winter Garden
Patty O'Loughlin
University of Montana At
Missoula
Charlene Merrifield
Eastern Montana College
Billings
Mitzi Cline
Montana State University
Bozeman
Montana Tournament of Roses Committee
Thomas J. Collins
Don Davidson
Miller Brothers
Temple City
Miller Brothe
Cigarette packs face new health warning rule
Washington says all cigarette packages must bear health warnings starting Jan 1 but a Justice Department spokesman notes a legal loophole. Unlabeled pre Jan 1 stock may remain, with no count of such parcels. Major firms American Tobacco and Liggett & Myers have already sold Sweet Caporal and S&M brands with the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
American Tobacco Co
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Caporal
S&m
Children’s Story Hour Inaugurated By Big Timber Club
The Big Timber Woman’s club opens a Children’s Story Hour for ages 4 to 7 this Saturday at the Carnegie library basement from 2 30 to 3 30. Mrs Jerry Eigeland and Mrs Don Henke chair the project with a different club member reading weekly. Mrs A R Collins is named the first story lady. Mothers may leave children and pick them up at 3 30.
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Big Timber Woman’s Club
Carnegie Library
Jerry Egeland
Don Henke
A. R. Collins
Local Officials Review Damaged Fire Truck Incident
Officials describe the incident involving a fire truck and personnel including Henry Elgen county road supervisor Jerry Egeland Owen Moore Fire Chief of the Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department and Harold Krone aboard the vehicle.
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Henry Elgen
Jerry Egeland
Owen Moore
Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department
Harold Krone
Senators Victims Reapportionment
A federal court realigns Montana Senate districts starting 1967 reducing 21 seats from the 1965 Senate. New 31 districts concentrate voting power in urban areas, forcing many 1965 senators to seek election in reformatted districts.
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Helena
Montana Senate
Senate
Federal Court
House
Montana
Prairie
Wibaux
Carter and Fallon
Mike Hauk
D-Prairie
Helen F. Anderson
R- Wibaux
C. C. Bentz
Carter
Gene Huntley
D-Fallon
McCone and
Richland
Robert B. Thomas
R-Mccone
C. R. Thiessen
Valley
Daniels and
Sheridan
Robert S. Cotton
D-Valley
Roy Killenback
R-Daniels
Lloyd J. Michels
D-Sheridan
Treasure
Rosebud
Garfield and
Golden Valley
Dave M. Manning
D-Treasure
John D. Melcher
Southern Division Set for Key Conference Tests
The Southern Division resumes play with a full conference schedule between now and tournament time. Harlowton hosts Forsyth and Huntley Project as league leaders face big tests. Dogs and Red Devils chase the Engineers, and wins by either could alter first place. Schedule includes Absarokee at Roundup and other matchups on January 7 and 8.
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Harlowton
Forsyth
Huntley
Dogies
Red Devils
Engineers
Absarokee
Columbus
Big Timber
Red Lodge
Local Births Reported At Community Hospital
Mr and Mrs Joe Hajek welcomed a son on January 4 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces awaiting a name. Mr and Mrs James Graham welcomed a daughter on January 3 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces and also awaiting a name. The newborn girl has two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hajek
James Graham
Community Hospital
Big Tax Problems Hit Montanans In 1966
The Montana Taxpayers Association warns that Social Security recipients face rises up to 103.20 dollars, property taxes climb sharply, and income taxes were boosted by the 1965 legislature. A two child, 12000 income couple could pay nearly 240 dollars more in 1966, while an 8000 income with a 16000 home would see about 145 dollars extra annually.
O’Learys Entertain Guests At Dinner With Pinochle
Mr and Mrs C V OLeary hosted Monday night at home for Mr and Mrs A R McDonnell Mr and Mrs Joe Kunesh Art Secour Mr and Mrs Noah Ball Mr and Mrs Teddy Thompson and Mr and Mrs Earl Wright Pinochle provided the after dinner diversion
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C. V. O’leary
A. R. McDonnell
Joe Kunesh
Art Secour
Noah Ball
Teddy Thompson
Earl Wright
Pioneer Home Christmas Party Recapped At Facility
The Pioneer Home notes a joyous employee Christmas party in the dining room with prizes for Mrs. Sandra Nelson and Mrs. Stella Ayers. Donations of fruit, cookies, and gifts from local groups and residents supported patients, while a shortage of wheel chairs is highlighted and solicited from readers. Reginald Johnston left for Tonalton, John Lende returns, and a Grace portrait decorates the employee dining room.
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Clete Huff
Sandra Nelson
Stella Ayers
Huff
Harold McLauchlan
Guy Townsend
California
Ronald Halverson
Harmony Home Club
Tom Findley
W. W. Pierson
Geo. Carl
Porcupine Butte
Moose, Hospital Guild
Mary’s Circle
WOTM
Mr. Nickel
Reginald Johnston
Harlowton
John Lende
Kenneth Haugstad
Pioneer Home
March of Dimes Asks Big Question
In Sweet Grass County Marvin Buker leads a March of Dimes campaign urging residents to support birth defect research. The appeal explains many defects lack specific causes, notes measles exposure as a risk, and highlights over 50 funded treatment centers aiding mothers and babies.
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March of Dimes
Sweet Grass County
Marvin Buker
Tdarber
Barber
Skating Party Honors Army-bound Andy Voldberg
Tony Mathes hosted a skating party at his home Sunday for Andy Voldberg who is on furlough from Fort Ord. A dozen friends joined in outdoor skating then had toffey and refreshments before Andy departs today for Georgia to train with the military police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Mathes
Andy Voldberg
Fort Ord
Andy
Georgia
Steve Hanson Commended for Scholastic Excellence at MSU
Darrell Meskimen, Melville counselor, receives a letter from MSU Bozeman Professor Lloyd Berg commending Steve Hanson son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hanson for top quarter scholastic results. Hanson holds a chemical engineering scholarship with a 3.65 GPA placing him in the upper 3 percent of 2000 freshmen at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Meskimen
Lloyd Berg
MSU
Bozeman
Steve Hanson
Arthur Hanson
Melville
Steve
Berg
Social Security Reminder for Elderly Workers in Helena
Stewart J. Thomas, district manager of the Helena Social Security office, urges residents aged 65 who are still employed to apply by March 31 to ensure Medicare eligibility starting July 1 1966. Some workers may receive Social Security benefits for part of the year after retirement.
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Stewart J. Thomas
Helena
Social Security Office
Windy City Rivalry Sparks Livingston Wind Tale
Livingston residents claim their town deserves the Windy City title as FAA reports gusts up to 83 mph at the Livingston airport. Winds Sunday afternoon and through Monday morning ranged 65 to 79 mph, causing a power failure and late dinners in many homes.
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Livingston
Chicago
Windy City
Federal Aviation Agency
E‘ty
Smith to Manage Columbus Store
Russ Smith a long time Big Timber civic leader has accepted the managership of the C R Anthony store in Columbus. He and his family will move after school ends as he continues to oversee the closing out sale conducted by Warren Fried of Navre and Bob Quillom of Billings due to a lease loss.
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Russ Smith
Big Timber
C. R. Anthony
Columbus
Mr. Smith
Russ
Vaughn-Ragsdale Company
Anthony
Vaughn-Ragsdale
Jaseees
Lions Club
Smith
Anthony Company
Warren Fried
Navre
Bob Quillom
Billings
J L Broderick Dies at Emigrant Ranch
J L Broderick 51 former Chico Hot Springs owner died unexpectedly at his ranch near Emigrant. Funeral held at Franzen Chapel with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Born Feb 18 1914 Sheridan Wyoming he lived in Park County since 1949. Survived by wife Oneita parents Walter and Mrs Broderick Livingston brother Paul Livingston two nieces. sister Harriett Stole preceded in death.
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Livingston
John L. Broderick
Chico Hot Springs
Emigrant
Franzen Chapel
Mountain View
Bernard McLain
Holbreok Congregational Church
Mr. Broderick
Sheridan
Wyo
Big Timber
Paradise Valley
Park County
Oneita Davis
Corvallis
Ore
Dailey Ranch
Oneita
Walter Broderick
Paul
Harriett Stole
Golden Wedding Anniversary For Mr And Mrs Ferris
Mr and Mrs F M Ferris celebrated their fifty year marriage with a Sunday reception at the Fellowship hall of the First Congregational church. Daughters Mrs Jack McFarland of Bil nos and Mrs Roy Johnson of Sidney helped plan the event. Granddaughters and nieces assisted with the tea table and cake made by Mrs Martin Songstad. The Ferrises married December 31 1915 in Bozeman and lived on the family homestead north of Hunt ers Hot Springs before moving to Big Timber in 1922. He worked for Standard Oil and later retired in 1956 serving as a bulk agent and partner in the Ellingson company. He is a noted fiddle and cornet musician and enjoys oil painting landscapes and wildlife in retirement. The couple has seven grandchildren and two daughters, Mrs McFarland and Mrs Johnson.
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F. M. Ferris
Anuay 2
First Congregationales
Jack McFarland
Bil- Nos
Roy Johnson
Sidney
Paul Devies
Livingston
Jim Esp
Ferrises
Martin Songstad
George Damasco Ais
Oscar Stephen
Art Stephens
Kirchner
Ferris
Fiorence Rich
Francis Ferrs
Bozeman
Hunters Hlot Springs
Big Timber
Standard Oil
J Ellingson Company
McFarland
Johnson
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Children’s ‘Story Hour
Library
Jack Martinz
Superior Fire Equipment Company
Fish Flatchery
Senators
Blaine and
Phillips
Richard Nixon
Blaine
Lachiel Edwards
R.phillips
Musselshell
Wheatland
Golden Valley and
Sweet Grass
R. T. O’neill
Dmusselshell
Ward H. Beley
Oscar P. Balgord
Team
Harlowton Wee
Huntley Project
Sweet Grass of
B. T
J. L. Broderick
Francis Ferris
Florence Rich
Francis
Rich
Springdale
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