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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1963

Page

8

Washington clashes over House rules and federal budget

WEIVE BATTIN MONTANA FROM WASHINGTON reports the House rules dispute and President's budget plan. The House debates committee size, separation of powers, and executive influence. The January 14 State of the Union outlined spending growth in defense space and social programs, with a record $99 billion budget and deficits near $10 to 11 billion, signaling inflation concerns.

United States Congress

Tax Revision Sparks Debate on National Debt and Deductions

A speaker advocates tax relief tied to reduced government spending and calls for careful scrutiny of a Congressional proposal. They oppose plans that remove joint filing or the deduction for interest on auto, home mortgage, or business loans. They favor limiting tax changes to those paired with spending cuts.

Congress

Independents Edge Columbus Hoopsters In Local Tilt

Big Timber dominates early, builds 40 31 halftime lead as Bergquist pours in 20 points and Graham adds 13. Columbus answers with Burgess 16 Gates 11 and Lukkes 9 but falls 60 to 64 on the home floor.

Columbus Big Timber Independents Big Timber Bergquist Graham Chuck Boe Helen John Boe McCaslin Don Burgess Columbus Quint Lukkes Carl Gates Snow Harry Gates Payne Barnett Parks

Bowling Scores From Local Leagues Show Top Teams and Players

Maverick League leads with Ben Franklin 3071 three-game total and Clive Haas 610 on series. Krazy Mountain Rats show 2734, Dorothy Field 541 for three games. Ma and Pa League lists T and M Market 2662 and Don Churchill 583 three-game scoring.

Maverick League Ben Franklins AG Market Coast To Coast Clive Haas Don Churchill Julie Etzold Ben Franklin American Legion Wink Johnson Mervin Wertz Krazy Mountain Rats Solberg’s Big Timber Bakery Lowry Arnie Mosness Marguerite Findley T & M Market City Club Lounge Clint Collenborne

Seat Belts Seen as Life Savers in 1962 Montana Toll

Montana highway patrol reports suggest universal seat belt use could have reduced 1962 traffic deaths from 256 to about 167. Of 216 fatal crashes, 106 victims were thrown from vehicles. belts would have saved 89 lives. Only seven accidents involved belts in the car and one person wore a belt.

Montana Montana Highway Patrol Alex B. Stephenson

Larson Assigned to Amarillo AFB for training

Airman Basic Donald R. Larson of Big Timber Montana is reassigned to Amarillo AFB Texas for technical training as an aircraft maintenance specialist. He completed the first training phase here and was selected for the course for his interests and aptitudes. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hans T Larson of Big Timber and attended Sweet Grass County High School.

Lacklafide Afb Tex Donald R. Larson Big Timber Mont Amarillo Afb United States Air Force Larson Hans T. Larson Sweet Grass County

Steady Workers 4H Club Holds Fourth Meeting

4 H CLUB NEWS Steady Workers 4H Club President Louise Smith opened the fourth meeting at the Dugout Monday evening. Roll call asked for favorite books. A roller skating party is set for Feb 16 at McLeod hall followed by the regular meeting at the Dugout. County recognition night plans were discussed. Refreshments by Mrs. Gilbert Smith.

Steady Workers 4H Louise Smith McLeod Hall Gilbert Smith

Grey Cliff Hillbillies 4H Hold January Meeting

The third Grey Cliff Hillbillies 4H meeting was called to order by Danny Halverson at the Grey Cliff school house on Sunday January 13. Cheryl Nepetad reported on the Orange work meeting. Kevin Halverson gave a demonstration and refreshments were served by Mrs Halverson. Kevin Halverson, reporter.

Grey Cliff Hillbillies Danny Halverson Grey Cliff Cheryl Nepetad Orange Kevin Halverson

Boulder 4H Club Holds 3rd Meeting at McLeod School

Kenny Schilling presided at the Boulder 4H club meeting on January 18. A motion set future meetings for 7 30 to fit a first aid course. Nancy Schilling reported on Christmas caroling and Nancy Ewan entertained with an accordion solo. Demonstrations included how to clean a spark plug and Kenny Schilling on a circuit tester. Roll call noted New Year resolutions and March of Dimes giving.

Kenny Schilling Boulder 4H Club McLeod School Nancy Schilling Edward Schilling Nancy Ewan Rasmus Roe

Federal Land Bank Declares Dividend for Local Farmers

The Federal Land Bank Association of Big Timber announces a 5 percent dividend totaling 6920 for upwards of 192 farmers and stockmen recorded on November 30 1962. Checks will be mailed after February 1. The Spokane based bank paid 740000 in dividends on November 30 1962 aiding 61 FLBAs in four states.

Federal Land Bank Association of Big Timber K. B. Todd Todd Federal Land Bank of Spokane FLBA Idaho Montana Oregon Washington Spokane Bank Stillwater Sweet Grass Hardin Association Billings Association Wyola Association

Herder Reserves Fall to Bozeman Frosh in 52-38 Loss

Big Timber’s B team trailed 24-18 at halftime and battled the Bozeman Warri ors frosh to the end. Smiley and Stiff led Bozeman with 20 points combined as Big Timber’s Bill Cremer led all scorers with 15 points. The earlier Big Timber–Willson B game went 43-29 Bozeman.

Big Timber Willson Junior High School Warriors Helena Bozeman Bill Cremer Jack Simmons Willson Rick Schuler Ronnie Mosness Doug Lowry Terry Mosness Jim Myrstol Livingston Herder

Production Credit Assn Annual Meet Set for January

The Midland Production Credit association will hold its 29th annual meeting for its 500 stock holders on January 25-26. Meetings start at 11 a.m. at the Elks club near Hardin and the Northern hotel for Billings area. Fred P. Hahn will be principal speaker. The association serves six counties and lent 5,791,035 to farmers in 1962. Two directors will be elected.

Stillwater Sweet Grass Carbon Big Horn Yellowstone Treasure

Nominating Committee Sets 3 Year Terms for Blankenship and Croft

The committee selects Jess J. Blankenship of Crow Agency and Burton Croft of McLeod for three year terms to fill expiring board seats. Donald B. Trees Reed Point and Earl Bonnie Hysham named as candidates. Hold-over directors include Lester Ward Joliet Adolph Schank Billings and William M. Gunn Custer.

Jess J. Blankenship Crow Agency Burton Croft McLeod Donald B. Trees Reed Point Earl Bonnie Hysham Hardin Association Lester Ward Joliet Adolph Schank Billings William M. Gunn Custer

Businesses Favor Restraint on Trading Stamps

A Montana Consumers Protective Council survey of service station operators shows 93.4 percent support the current law restricting trading stamp companies and 90.3 percent want new anti stamp legislation if the law is struck down. Ken Bailey notes fears of business loss and 53.4 percent report stamps reducing profits.

Montana Consumers Protective Council Ken Bailey CPS CPC

Written Reports of Motor Vehicle Accidents Law

It requires drivers involved in accidents causing injury death or property damage of at least one hundred dollars to file a written report within ten days. Supervisors may demand supplemental reports and may compel witnesses to file. Officers investigating such accidents may prepare reports at the scene or afterward.

Accident investigation report deadline set for completion

The text states that after completing an investigation, an accident report must be forwarded in writing to the supervisor within ten days. It emphasizes timely reporting by those conducting the inquiry to authority.

Community Chorus Practice Schedule Update

Women's part practice at 7 30 Monday at the Lutheran church. Men's part practice at 7 30 Monday at the Congregational church. Combined practice at 8 30 at the high school cafeteria.

Lutheran Church Congregational Church

Wagner Dies Of Heart Attack At Missoula Store

William F. Wagner, 47, a former Livingston resident, died suddenly Monday in Wagner Furniture, Missoula. He helped run Miller-Wagner Furniture in Livingston since 1948, later bought a Missoula store in 1953 and lived there. Survivors include wife Peg, three sons John, William, Michael, three daughters Betty, Janice, Toni, and brother Joseph of Vienna, Virginia.

Livingston Enterprise William F. Wagner Livingston Wagner Furniture Missoula Wagner Miller-Wagner Furniture Company Peg John Carroll College Helena William Michael Betty Janice Toni Joseph Vienna

Hospital Notes Highlight Local Admissions and Discharges

Miss Elaine Anderson had her appendix removed on Monday. Mrs. Andrew Weisland was admitted Sunday after a stroke. Larry Osborne was admitted Friday with frozen ears and toes and went home Monday. Richard Boylan, a medical patient, was released Monday. Mrs. Alban Roemer was readmitted for medical care Wednesday of last week. John Yost, a medical patient, returned home Monday.

Elaine Anderson Kermit Anderson Andrew Weisland Larry Osborne Richard Boylan Alban Roemer John Yost

Airman McCollough Arrives in Germany for USAFE Duty

Airman Third Class Earl L. McCollough of Billings Montana arrived in Germany for assignment with a United States Air Forces in Europe unit. A muni tions specialist, he joined the service in August 1960 and is the son of O E McCollough of Big Timber Montana.

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Ueers Culeress Msivad Austrein Ton O Weive Battin Ana Independents Columbus Hoopsters Livestock Market Report Boulder Federal Land Bank Bozeman Frosh W. F. Wagner A.G. Market Citizens Bank and Trust Co Violet Widdicombe Pendleton
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