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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
1
Community urged to build a new rest and nursing home to meet state health requirements and prevent possible license nonrenewal. Current facility is inadequate with 17 residents and a sprinkler system needed for fire protection. Officials promise a simple, well planned home funded by local support this year.
Larry Questad a 19 year old Stanford collegiate champion from Livingston Montana clocked 10.3 seconds to win the 100 meters in Moscow Lenin Stadium in a 19 nation meet. Michel Jazy of France won the 5000 meters in 13 50 2. Questad set Montana high school records in the 100 yard dash 9 6 and 220 yard dash 21 0 while tied for the 180 yard hurdles 19 6.
Mrs George Alden hosted a houseful of guests Monday afternoon. Mrs Bill Chase and her daughter Kathy of Washington DC visited with Mr and Mrs Osier of Billings. Mrs Margaret Chase Young of Bozeman met en route to Billings with Sally Smith of Boston, Mass.
City police questioned two juveniles who admitted breaking the windshield head lights and tail lights of a semi trailer parked on Fourth Ave West Tuesday night. Kenneth Matthew owns the truck. A woman reported the vandalism to the police. Matthew previously reported similar damage on June 16. Parents of the juveniles have been notified.
The Jaycees defeated the Firemen 16 to 9 in the season opener. Games were postponed for PeeWee and Fourth of July events and will resume July 9 with a double header of Jaycees vs Legion and Legion vs Firemen.
The article reports on a new law signed by President Kennedy that could end the use of silver dollars, stirring Montana concern as officials suggested coins may disappear while some remain convinced of the doom of the silver dollar.
A coroner's jury ruled that four people died June 8 1963 at 8 50 p m in a head on collision 13 miles north of Big Timber Montana. The southbound car driven by Michael Rothmann was in the left lane. Jury members were Byron Manley Henry Elgen John P Schiltz John R Boe and Clarence E Petaja.
Montana state officials announce Sweet Grass county will get 15 500 final payment for 1962 63 elementary and secondary school foundation programs from the state equalization fund bringing county total to 38 979 and noting statewide foundation funds totaled about 41 2 million. The balance of funds comes from local taxes.
California congressman requests Air Force aid as Linda Sturgis 24 the missing Denver secretary and beauty queen vanishes on June 2 en route from Helena to Denver. Air Force assigns six aircraft including a helicopter to trace the probable flight path over Montana terrain.
Cascade County commissioners file suit in district court challenging House Bill 117 as unconstitutional. The complaint argues the measure shifts state costs to counties and breaches four constitutional provisions. The county estimates up to 200000 in state institutional care costs. the state board of institutions is named as defendant.
A student plans a year abroad in Germany. He will fly on July 3 for three days orientation and then depart to spend a year there at the Henry location. He expects to derive experiences from the program.
Lions Club at Bo Clark ranch on the Boulder held a Saturday night picnic for fifty four members and guests. Harold McLauchlan installed Walter Huffman as president and nine other officers including Dr. John Alexander first vice president Marvin Barber second vice president Archie Lake tail twister George Damasco lion tamer MacLean Clark secretary C F Ullman treasurer and Arnold Johnson Don Haas trustees for two years with Arne Petaja as holdover. Past president pins were given to Harold McLauchlan 1961 62 president and Dr. Vernon Stanish immediate past president.
The Roanoke Times argues that federal and state laws enabling unemployment benefits for striking workers subsidize labor unions, tipping economic leverage toward unions. It cites New York and Massachusetts as examples where employer funding and compulsory arbitration influence settlement outcomes and threaten fair labor relations.
The text covers prohibitions against permitting a child under 18 to drive a motor vehicle on highways and details motorcycle riding rules. It states minors must not drive without authorization and that riders must use designated seats with limited passenger conditions on two person motorcycles.
The body of Norman Peterson, 48, was recovered by a fisherman in Rock Creek north of Red Lodge. Sheriff Otho Ford noted a June 21 departure from home and a postmarked death by own action letter received the next day. Graveside rites were held at Reed Point cemetery with Rev. Arvid Lindley officiating. Peterson, born June 3, 1914, in Hillsboro North Dakota, left a wife Francis Robbins Peterson and four children with extended family across Reed Point, Billings, Roberts, and nearby towns.
John Martin, 73, died Sunday evening at Community hospital after a heart attack suffered at his Grey Cliff home Thursday. His body was shipped to South St. Paul for funeral services and burial. He is survived by nine sons including Cliff Martin of McLeod and three daughters.
Gov Tim Babcock reported a strong Montana fiscal outlook with an operating balance over 2.5 million dollars after a 1960 deficit of 4.5 million. He credited department heads and tight budgeting for the improved finances as the new fiscal year begins and noted high private investment, rising employment, good agriculture, and thriving tourism.
In the hectic rodeo season the Jaycees overlooked noting that the beef for wages was donated by Tse. Cremer see.
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