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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

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Lions Director Speaks at Fortieth Big Timber Banquet

Lions International Director Alton C. Melville from Salt Lake City was principal speaker at the Big Timber Lions Club 40th anniversary banquet. He outlined two aims for Lions locally and internationally and noted growth from 100000 members to 750000 in 132 countries. He said Lions will stress community service yet pursue international understanding and peace with freedom.

Lions International Alton C. Melville Salt Lake City Big Timber Lions Club Melville International United Nations Lions Clubs Lions Service Lions Marvin Barber Ocee Johnson Paul Nelson Janst Adams Debbie Lowry Meg Movius Roberta Cremer Alfred Hermanson PD. W. Higbie J. B. Hinds G. H. Howard John W. Hruza A. G. Jahr James J. Lacklen J. A. Lowry James V. Nepstad M. M. Oliphant P. E. Sekman Ross E. Shaver Ray A. Traver J. H. Trower Big Russ Columbus Anthony Selmer H. Solberg Dean Lowry B. Olness C. E. Smart A. C. McDonald Ray Beck Walt Huffman Arnold Johnson O. J. Paulson Charles Schuler Harold Boe McLean Clark Virsil Gust Wallace McArthur Harold McLauchlan Byron N. Manley Ralph Prather Oscar Stephens Clem Stirn Drummond Club Billings Bridger Bozeman Red Lodge

Hospital Report Heard by Board At Annual Meet

Sweet Grass Community Hospital Assoc met at the courthouse for its annual progress report and board election. Officers serving are Walt Huffman president Mrs Ed Braaten vice president Dudley Tyler secretary treasurer John Yost director and John Jacobs director newly elected. Miss Lois Williams superintendent reported 34 births and an average daily census rising from 6.8 in 1964 to 9.12 in 1965.

Sweet Grass Community Hospital Walt Huffman Ed Braaten Dudley Tyler John Yost John Jacobs Clive Haas Lois Williams

Advance Ticket Sale for B Tournament at Shrine Auditorium

The advance reserved seat sale for the Southern Division Class B basketball tournament at the Shrine Auditorium in Billings runs Feb 3 to Feb 7. Tickets are sold at the high school office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for bleacher or floor seats, with season tickets valid for all day games but not day sessions.

Shrine Auditorium Billings

New Classification Tax Assessment Aimed at Aged and Retired

The 1865 session created a new class 8 tax rate for homeowners with appraised value up to 15000, but relief may be limited due to strict income tests and a 10 percent reduction. Eligible are widows 62+ with or without children, and other seniors. applications must be filed annually by March 1 at Sweet Grass county assessor office.

Hubert Becken Montana Board of Equalization Becken Chilren Sweet Grass County

Cadette Girl Scouts Attend First Conclave in Billings

Mrs. Dean Lowry and Mrs. Bill Kinsey chauffeured eleven Cadette Girl Scouts to Billings for the first Cadette conference. More than 300 Cadettes aged 12 to 15 from Absarokee Columbus Big Timber Joliet Huntley Project Billings and Laurel gathered in the Chamber of Commerce building to hear the program theme The Bigness of Girl Scouting presented by Mrs. Harry Turner.

Dean Lowry Bill Kinsey Billings Absarokee Columbus Big Timber Joliet Huntley Project Laurel Chamber of Commerce Harry Turner

Stephens College Students Join New York Study Project

Nancy Lee Hart, daughter of Mrs Barbara Hart, is among more than 90 Stephens college freshmen who will participate in a week long study project February 12 19 in New York City. The students follow the same curriculum with the same teachers as part of an experimental program and each will report on her observations.

N. Y Nancy Lee Hart Barbara Hart Stephens College New York City

Probation Officer J in Graham Named Sixth District Deputy

District Judge Jack Shanstrom announces J in Graham of Sweet Grass County High School will serve as deputy probation officer and juvenile officer for Sweet Grass county. Graham, born in Columbus, graduate of Columbus High School and University of Montana business school, has long worked with youths and will continue teaching and coaching in Big Timber. He holds roles with American Legion post 19, Big Timber Jaycees, and the local Volunteer Fire Department. he and Joyce have three children.

J.in Graham Sweet Grass County Jack Shanstrom Livingston Columbus Columbus High School School of Business University of Montana Missoula Jim Big Timber American Legion Post 19 Big Timber Jaycees Joyce Jay Kathy Jo

Services Held For Sterling Findley

Sterling Hyde Findley 82 died at Community hospital Sunday after frequent illness. Funeral Wednesday at Lowry Chapel with Rev. Joseph LaDu officiating and Mrs. Myrtle Sell at organ. Interment Sunset Hills Bozeman. Born December 17 1883 Atchison Missouri he lived in Madison valley and Reed Point before ranching and forestry work. Survivors include son Thomas Findley Big Timber daughter Lois Braleski San Diego grandson Dennis Findley Big Timber two granddaughters Big Timber Astoria 11 great grandchildren and four brothers.

Sterling Hyde Findley Community Hospital Lowry Chapel Joseph LaDu First Congregational Church Myrtle Sell Art Stephens Oscar Stephens George Michels Robert Brownlee Floyd Ferguson Vernon Kenyon Bozeman Sunset Hills Mr. Findley Big Timber Creek California Hollywood Guatemala Hawaii Thomas R. Findley Big Timber Lloyd Lois) Braleski San Diego Dennis Findley David George Barbara Baker Astoria

Local CowBelles Attend Luncheon in Columbus

About 25 T Bone CowBelle directors and chairmen from Sweet Grass, Carbon, and Stillwater counties met Wednesday January 19 at the Liberty cafe in Columbus for a no host noon luncheon. Despite snow packed roads and icy temperatures the turnout was good with attendees including Mrs. Kermit Andersen, Mrs. Mabel Harper, Mrs. Owen McCleerey, and Mrs. Jack.

T-Bone Sweet Grass Carbon Stillwater Counties Liberty Cafe Columbus Sweet Grass County Kermit Andersen Mabel Harper Owen McCleerey Jack

Community Growth and Development Series Offered

A four part discussion on community growth begins Wednesday February 9 at 8 p m in the courthouse courtroom. Each weekly session covers growth meaning labor force training production factors and local resource use with college credit available for a fee. Open to all interested in community development.

Modern Mathematics Course Offered at MSU Bozeman

Montana State University Bozeman Continuing Education offers Trends in Modern Mathematics with an orientation meeting Feb 15 at 7 p.m. at the Big Timber grade school. Open to adults, no teaching background required. Three undergraduate credits $24 or audit $12. Twelve classes from 7 to 9 30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb 15 to May 20.

Montana State University Bozeman Big Timber

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