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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1972
Page
3
City crews took down the Christmas decorations after a season of gale winds that tested the year’s displays. Residents praised the beautification efforts as more complete than in many towns, noting the workers’ skill and dedication.
Nelson L Seeley district director IRS for Montana warns retailers to post base prices by January 2 1972. Base prices must be displayed prominently in each department and on all food items not exempt with emphasis on items making up the largest sales.
Bozeman hosts Mr and Mrs Clarence Flattum and family with Morlan Flattum of Billings and Larry home from Navy service. Santa Rosa trip by Becken and relatives includes San Francisco and Newport visits. two weeks away with shows of scenery and connections to Big Timber residents. Also brief visits by Mrs Phil Stodden of Butte and New Year feast hosted by Bernard Reinbold. Billings trip to return Margo Beck from St Vincent's Nursing. multiple holiday guests at McLean Clark home including Lynch family and Miss Joan Clark with a newborn.
The Montana licensing season begins with light blue 1972 tabs issued after payment. Snow mobiles must register this year, receiving a decal and registration number. Early in the month, with post holiday finances tight, there is no rush.
Winter weather slows work on the interstate east of Big Timber with Washington Construction Co suspending operations for the winter. M Morrin & Sons fencing remains active under Williams Construction Co Helena. Skinner Enterprises of Helena handles the dual rest area contract employing six men. Probable rest area completion set for June 1.
A reader describes submitting an article to the Big Timber Pioneer on December 21 and missing the Christmas issue until January 1. The letter notes the piece seemed timely given other Christmas related content in the paper.
School schedules resume with Friday basketball against Lodge Grass for boys A and B squads. Sweet Grass wrestlers travel to Billings Central Friday at 4 p.m. Saturday features a 10 a.m. girls game versus Shephard in the local high school gym.
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