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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
A lobbying clash over proposed license changes questions the Fish and Game Department s plan to split fees by sport. The plan would create a $3 resident fishing license, $2 bear and bird license, and $1 each for deer elk and second deer, with critics arguing the structure favors some sports while masking overall revenue goals.
The Sweet Grass Community Hospital Inc holds its annual meeting next Monday at 8 p m in the courthouse courtroom. It invites all county adults to join as lifetime members for 10 dollars, vote for directors, and review 1962 operations and finances. Director term of Clive W Haas expires. board includes John E Yost chair Walt Huffman Dudley S Tyler and Mrs Ross Snyder.
Terrific weekend winds created ground drifts up to six feet though snowfall stayed under two inches. County roads and some town streets closed briefly. McLeod Street saw cars stuck while plowing efforts kept up for days. School buses ran on all routes except Boulder. two buses stalled at the grade school and were freed by Hank Lee in a four wheel drive. Livingston area reports heavier drift and travelers halted overnite. Ranger and Mrs Helle stopped in Livingston on their weekend return from Dillon.
Sweet Grass county 4 H Recognition Day will be observed Friday evening at the Legion hall with a 7 30 pm program. Lloyd Berg will host, 4 H Council officers will be introduced, leaders and members honored, a sewing demo by Patsy Nottingham, community singing led by Rose Ann Buster, and a square dance led by Edgar Langston. Refreshments will follow with county agent F B Peterson presenting years of service awards to 12 members and belts and rings to several leaders.
Michele Van Cleve daughter of Mr and Mrs Spike Van Cleve was among 16 Carroll college seniors named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Victor J Ben evento dean of studies says nominees are chosen by a faculty committee for scholarship participation and leadership She also served as homecoming queen senior representative and is a member of the Spiritual council.
Senator A Ronald McDonnell says he will keep Pioneer readers informed on Helena legislation this session. He notes bills including milk control board reform, a new coop tax, and car license and gas tax measures. He mentions leases of state lands and the ongoing Senate leadership developments, promising further updates.
Domasco a member of the Stare champion team earns a silver medal after scoring 276 as Florida takes second and Minnesota third. This marks Montana's second consecutive championship with the team total 2838.
Medical patient Reidelbach of Big Timber was discharged Monday after receiving care at Nag Memorial hospital.
Larry Osborne suffered frostbite to toes and ears while walking from the airport to town in extreme cold. He traveled with George Rostad and David Martin in a Jeep that became stuck. Sonny Hauge and Chris Fallang freed their car and went to town. After calling for help failed, Osborne walked to town, was picked up near the Montana Power gas station, and admitted to hospital where recovery proceeds.
The Sheepherders fell 35-34 to Cathedral in Helena as Big Timber trailed 5-15 after one quarter but rallied to 19-24 at halftime. They later lost 35-47 to Lodge Grass, with Clark sparking a late rally before the narrow defeat.
Charley M. (Tude) McComb, 63, died after a heart attack while feeding stock at his ranch north of town. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with delayed rites awaiting son Charles, stationed in Thailand. Survivors include his widow, his mother, three sons, two brothers, a sister, and ten grandchildren. Interment was at Mountain View. Born June 19, 1899, in Big Timber, he had ranch life here since adulthood and married Rena Plagemeyer in 1924.
Lincoln Westervelt wed Lincoln in a 7:30 ceremony on December 28 at the Evangelical United Brethren church. The bride wore a tulip lace veil with pearls and carried a bouquet for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Westervelt of Big Timber. Groom’s parents were Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Lincoln of Rudyard. Clingman gave the sermonette as music was provided by Oddlaug Stone and her choir who sang The Wedding of.
Carol Rein of Big Timber Montana is profiled in the Concordian at Moorhead Minnesota. The piece notes her love of music and Montana roots, her roles in Concordia musicals, concert choir participation, and plans to teach music after graduation with a possible move to Montana.
Poor attendance due to high winds and drifting snow. organizers hope everyone will attend next Monday. Mr Paulson invites those with conflicts to join part of the evening starting 7 30. women meet at Congregational church and everyone gathers at the high school for a brief coffee break.
SGHS lists honor roll recipients by GPA bands for first semester and second quarter. Names span multiple clusters with A 4.00 down to 3.00 and 6th period spreads, featuring John Paulson, Nina Adams, Mary Standish, Angela Kottong, Kathy Tyler, Myr tle Camp, Linda Raisland, and others across grades and classes.
A student was struck while crossing a highway near Molt High School to reach a family mailbox. She was hospitalized for at least three weeks and sought messages from local friends. Address details indicate residence in Deserta Grant Parish area.
Roger Hauge received the Distinguished Service award at the Jaycee DSA banquet. Walt Huffman was named boss of the year, Lloyd Berg top county farmer, with Morris Tronrud Jr., John Grauland, Gordon Sargent, Ar mand Berg and Darrell Laubach also cited. The Walton Oil Co project, led by Vice President Bill Sargent last October, was saved. Spoke awardees included John Ronneberg Dennis Beer Neil McCaslin Tim Brophy Lloyd Berg and Dale Schott.
The Montana Fish and Game Department announced an elk season on the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park from January 28 to February 28 or two days’ notice. Hunting hours run from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. A permit system will limit the first two days to ensure safety and order.
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