Montana sportsmen oppose elk season and seek preserve status
A Helena meeting of twelve sportsmen clubs urged action against the upper Gallatin elk season and called for permanent Gallatin game preserve status. They criticized Fish and Game officials for poor public relations and alleged statute issues, and set plans to meet the commission in January to push grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Hitchcock
Billings
Great Falls
Montana
Montana Fish and Game Department
Bozeman
Gallatin
Manhattan
Anaconda
Harlowton
Augusta
Butte
Vaughn
West Yellowstone
Missoula
Frank Dunkle
Dunkle
Fish and Game Commission
Gallatin Valley
Gallatin Fame
Continental Divide
Commission
Department
Fish and Game
Lions Hear Red Cross Report at Big Timber Meeting
Lions club heard Elliott Converse of the Five Rivers Red Cross chapter present slides on flood relief in 1964 Montana. He cited 1268 families and 8910 people aided with 968,588 dollars spent, urging Montana to support Red Cross and noting aid extended to Oregon California and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber Lions
Red Cross
Montana
Elliott Converse
Five Rivers
Converse
C. V. Schuler
American Red Cross
Big Sky
Oregon
California
Idaho
Royalty Unawares At Johnson Home
Rev. Ocee Johnson hosts a young man named Pradyumansinh Pratapisinhji Raol, a Montana State chemical engineering student, who reveals he is the son of a Maharajah from a state near Bombay. He attends Melville church services with his host and enjoys the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocee Johnson
Pradyumansinh Pratapisinhji Raol
Montana State
Bozeman
Cole Drug
Johnsons
Johnson
Maharajah
Bhavnagar
Bombay
Melville
Farmer's Tax Guide 1965 edition now available
The 1965 Farmer's Tax Guide, a free 64 page booklet, is issued by Acting Commissioner Bertrand Harding. It explains new tax rules for farmers including auto operation costs at 10 cents a mile, liberal medical expense rules for 65 and over, charitable deductions, and depreciation tax handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Tax Guide
Internal Revenue
Bertrand Harding
Congress
Engagement Announced for Sigrid Flare and William FitzGerald
Mr and Mrs Orvin B Flare of Helena announce the engagement of their daughter Sigrid Gail to William Brooks FitzGerald son of Mr and Mrs M B FitzGerald of Billings The couple plans a January 27 wedding after William's 1964 MSU mathematics degree and Sigrid's junior year majoring in elementary education at MSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvin B. Flare
Golden
Helena
Sigrid Gail
William Brooks FitzGerald
M. B. FitzGerald
Spruce
Billings
FitzGerald
Montana State University
Miss Flare
Big Timber falls to Harlowton 50 to 45 in conference clash
Harlo's John Erbe nets 23 and Butch Richter 19 as the Engineers beat Big Timber 50 45. Big Timber keeps it tight through three quarters but a late miscue and Erbe's hot finish seal the win. Coach Bergquist notes rebounding effort and defensive lapses as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Harlowton
Harlo
John Erbe
Engineers
Erbe
Butch Richter
Jack Simmons
Bergquist
Okey Watters
Huntley
Big Timber—Paulson
T. Mosness
Langhus
Taylor
Charlson
J. Simmons
Grosfield
Schuler
Ellison
Harlowton—Erbe
Lorenzen
Zikmund
Richter
Witt
Thompson
Hutchinson
Elings
Dr Guthrie Retires From Naval Radar Lab Post
Dr Robert C Guthrie longtime head of the Naval Research Laboratory Radar Division retires. Born 1906 in Reed Point he rose from MSU physics student to radar pioneer directing 1940 vessel installations and earning the presidential merit certificate in 1946 and the Navy civilian service award in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Guthrie
Sophia Guthrie
Columbus
Naval Research Laboratory
Guthrie
Reed Point
Lewis Guthrie
Sweet Grass County
MSU
Naval Laboratory
Washington, D. C
Robert M. Page
Navy
Wheeler Rd
Oxon Hill
The
University of New Mexico
Federal Land Bank declares dividend for stockholders
The Billings Group Federal Land Bank associations approve a 6 percent dividend totaling 40800 to stockholder members. The Spokane bank declares 1.2 million dollars in dividends, the largest in its 47 year history, with nearly 1000 Midland Empire farmers benefiting in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings Group
Federal Land Bank Associations
Kenneth B. Todd
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
Billings
Hardin, Wyola
Big Timber Association
FLBA
Northwest
Midland Empire
Bighorn
Carbon
Stillwater
Sweet Grass
Treasure
Yellowstone
Rosebud
Association
Todd
Moos Family Heads to Vermilion After Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Richard Moos and their young son left Saturday for Vermilion South Dakota after spending a two week holiday visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Anne Grosfield and her husband s parents Mr and Mrs Louis Moos in Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moos
Small Son
Vermilion, S. D
Anne Grosfield
Hhis
Louis Moos
Billings
Sawmill Fire Endangers Bridger Creek Mill
The Glen Mothershead family’s Bridger creek canyon sawmill caught fire early Wednesday from a night blaze in the sawdust pit. Spontaneous combustion is blamed for the blaze that damaged timbering below the saw and endangered a new tractor. the mill lacked insurance. Irvin Miller assists as repairs begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Mothersheads
Bridger Creek Canyon
Mothershead
Irvin Miller
Helle resigns as forest ranger for private business start
Joe Helle, long time Big Timber district forest ranger since October 1962, resigns effective end of January to enter private land development near Dillon under East Beadh irrigation project. He will work as private range consultant and represent Evergreen Helicopters of McMinnville Oregon in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Helle
Big Timber
Dillon
East Beadh
Evergreen Helicopters
McMinnville
Ore
Montana
Joe
Funeral Services For Mrs. Mae Headington
Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Headington who died Monday of last week at the state hospital in Warm Springs were held Thursday afternoon from the Lowry Chapel. Rev. W. F. Clingman officiated with the Eastern Star in attendance. Music was provided by Mrs. A Ronald McDonnell and Mrs. Margaret Busha with organist Mrs. Mervin Sell. Selections included God Will Take Care of You and Softly and Tenderly. Pallbearers were Selmer Solberg Hans Boe Clarence Flattum Albert Esp Joe Widdicombe and Harold Roe. Interment followed at Mountain View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Headington
State Hospital
Warm Springs
Lowry Chapel
W. F. Clingman
Eastern Star
A. Ronald McDonnell
Margaret Busha
Mervin Sell
God
Selmer Solberg
Hans Boe
Clarence Flattum
Albert Esp
Joe Widdicombe
Harold Roe
Mountain View
Rural Loans Open to More Montana Families
Hundreds of Montana residents who previously could not obtain loans will become eligible under the Economic Opportunity Act. The FHA will offer up to 2500 dollars for low income families with potential earnings growth, repayable over 15 years at about 4.125 percent interest. Loans cover farming operations or small non agricultural enterprises, including shops, roadside markets, and cooperative projects for low income communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
FHA
Greene
Barn Power
June Strand and Stanley Gunnerson Wed in Washington DC
Miss June Strand and Capt. Stanley Gunnerson exchanged vows at Georgetown Lutheran Church in Washington DC on December 12 before 30 guests. The ceremony featured white florals, organ music, and a white velvet gown for the bride with a white Testament bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Lutheran Church
Washington, D. C
June Strand
Stanley Gunnerson
Albert O. Strand
A. S. Gunnerson
Belmont
N. C
J. Glenn Boelick
David Anderson
Phillip Moeller
O. B. Strand
R. G. Giffin
Helen Strand
Long Island
N. Y
Petersons Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Reed Point
Mr and Mrs Palmer Peterson marked 25 years married with an open house at the VFW hall hosted by their children. The event drew about 175 guests including relatives from Grey Cliff Helena Billings Roundup Absarokee and other towns. The couple wed January 3 1940 in Columbus with Rev H S Tool officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Peterson
VFW Hall
Alvin Schott
Grey Cliff
David Peterson
Helena
Bob Barnum
Billings
Carolyn Staunton
Roundup
Wayne Eder
Vic Matney
Linda Raisland
Peterson
Gibson
Reed Point
Ludvig Allestad
Lawrence
Josie Boe
Art Nygaard
W.N. Blair
Martyn Orange
Selmer Raisland
Larry and
Russel
Albert O. Strand
Big Timber
Sam Hiner
Jim Preston
Carl ,Kjarma
Springdale
Carl Imlay
Lola Thompson
Oscar Peterson
Absarokee
Leonard Mathers
Cherie Martin
Vic Mathey
Vicki
Jeff
A. Huntley
Marion Turner
Elmer Schott
Teddy Jo DeCock
Lloyd Sibbit
Richard Merrill
W. L. Lorash
Violet Lorash
Ella Nygaard
Frank Deeney
John
Arthur Sibbit
Gus Westerhaus
Columbus
Senate moves to shift Montana primary date
The Montana Senate opens its session with eight bills including four to move the primary election from June to September. Other measures seek to adjust party procedures and convention rules to enable the date change, while companion bills surface in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Senate
Big Celebrations In Former Years
Pioneer file from 1916 recalls New Year celebrations in town with the Modern Woodmen masquerade ball at the Auditorium. Dancers filled the night from 9 p.m. to 4 15 a.m. with Wood’s six piece orchestra. Prizes ranged from $1.50 to $10 in gold for various costume and party categories, with Miss Nora Blair winning best nurse and Mr. Ray Williams best comical gent among many recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Files
Yesteryear
Lodge of Modern Woodmen of America
Wood
M. W. Barr
Alex Fyfe
Sadie Bailey
Marguerite Nelson
Lottie Stubblefield
W. H. Forsythe
Livingston
Joe Chase
Herman Utermohle
Nora Blair
Allen Dodge
Truman Lanphear
Miss Yates
Hjelmar Egeland
Opal Skillman
Walter Lyons
Harvey Woods
Hombest
al McComb
E. J. Mo
Forest Colvin
Clarence Davis
Ray Williams
Leo Cremer
F. Overfelt
Charley Chapliz
Percy Webb
Prof
van Houte
Homer Busha
Bert Boyd
Ray Willman
Post Office Bids Sought For Remodeling Or New Location
The post office invites bids for remodeling the present Big Timber facility or for a new site with space, loading, and parking. Prospective areas include First avenue NW Anderson street NE Third avenue SE and Hooper street SW. Possible sites are the Roquet lots on Third avenue West Hooper street and the Grand Hotel area. Required space totals 7328 square feet with 3106 enclosed, 3820 driveway and maneuvering, 216 platform. Bid deadline is February 3 in Billings office of Fos ten Robertson.
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First Avenue
Anderson Street
Third Avenue
Hooper Street
Roquet
Third Avenue West
Ed Nies
Fosten Robertson
Post Office
Billings
Bread Truck Accident Near Svend Maitland Ranch
Roy L Hammill of Big Timber was driver of a Sweetheart bread truck that overturned in a barrow pit three miles north of town near the Svend Maitland ranch. Undersheriff Henry Walton said brakes failed as cattle were driven along the road causing the skid and damage to the truck’s front windows and top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Hammill
Big Timber
Barrow Pit
Svend Maitland
Undeersheriff
Henry Walton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roland B. Whitman
Buck Knight Clifford L. Pasha
H. Elliott Thompson
Lions
Johnson Home
Farmer’s
Federal Land Bank
St. Dakota
Forest Ranger
Mrs
Gunnerson-Strand
Petersons
House
William F. Hafferman
Dlincoln
Sen
W. L. Mathers
R-Custer
Legislative Council
Mathes
Council
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