Montana Poppy Poster Contest reveals 2nd place for Danny Nygaard
Danny Nygaard, son of Mr and Mrs Art Nygaard, earned second in the Department of Montana Poppy Poster Contest. Judging occurred Saturday and results were announced at the Department of Montana American Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Missoula July 12 15. Danny previously won first place in the local Class I contest in May. District Ranger John Inman notes two man caused fires near Boulder River campgrounds and one lightning caused fire on a ridge above West Chippy Creek, all quickly controlled with little damage. The piece emphasizes fire prevention and the value of Forests, urging vigilance as dryness raises danger. Mrs Forrest Keller was elected 1st vice president of the Department of Montana American Legion Auxiliary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Forrest Keller Mrs Susie Matthew and Mr and Mrs Stan Hansen and Jim Brannin.
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Danny Nygaard
Art Nygaard
Department of Montana
Department of Montana American Legion and Auxiliary
Missoula
Danny
John Inman
Big Timber
Boulder River
West Chippy Creek
Forrest Keller
Department of Montana American Legion Auxiliary
Florence Hotel
Susie Matthew
Stan Hansen
Jim Brannin
Hospitality News Potluck and Bingo and Movie Schedule
Thursday July 19 potluck supper at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday July 24 bingo at 7:30. Wednesday July 25 a movie America Goes Camping will be shown. Sunday July 29 birthday supper beginning at 6:00 p.m. Get your tickets now.
Citywide burning ban issued by state health board
Mayor MacLean Clark said the State Board of Health ordered an immediate ban on all burning inside Big Timber with a possible 500 dollar daily fine for violations. The notice tests residents' adherence to the new restriction.
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MacLean Clark
Big Timber
State Board of Health
State Board
Recreation Notes: Local Softball Leads To Tie For Second
Adult softball action sees Team A led by Bill Buster’s grand slam defeat Team B with Dick Nichols, placing A and B in a second place tie. Team C tops with 2 0 record. weekly games set A vs B, B vs C, A vs C Tuesday to Thursday. Women’s play paused July 23 and resumes July 30 and August 6.
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Bill Buster
Dick Nichols
Gary Smart
American Legion ‘Redlegs
Redlegs Hold Third Place After Key League Games
Big Timber American Legion Redlegs beat Pirates 10-7 as a big third inning crafted the margin. Kevin McCauley earned the win with 9 strikeouts, 9 walks, 7 hits allowed. Indians game saw Redlegs fall 9-7 despite more hits. Cubs game ended 9-3 with Mike McCauley fanning 8 over 5 innings. Standings show Indians 12-0, Pirates 6-5, Redlegs 6-6, Cubs 3-8, Tigers 1-9. Remaining home games July 18 vs Tigers and July 23 vs Cubs.
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Big Timber American Legion Redlegs
Pirates
Redlegs
Kevin McCauley
Jay Graham
Marty Burg
Mark Scalise
Pirate
Indians
Mike
McCauley
Clyde Chapel
Cubs
Mike McCauley
Alan Petaja
Tigers
Redleg
City Council Hears Water, Budget, and Engineer Plans
The Big Timber council met Monday July 16 in City Hall. Wages for City Park caretaker Chris Boe are raised from 200 to 300 dollars monthly for the summer. A tentative next year budget is reviewed with notes on proper fund categorization and a July 28 special item for study. The appointment of Dick Josephson as city attorney is approved effective August 1, with a 100-dollar monthly retainer covering up to 12 police court cases. Representatives of the Volunteer Fire Department seek a fix for water pressure and a plugged reservoir drain is addressed to raise the water level. The council considers hiring Wenzel and Company for a six month, 5,000-dollar long range water system study. Office equipment needs include a desk and a copy machine, approved for purchase. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
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Art Stephens
Martha Taylor
Stan Todd
Lindley Patten
Jim McCauley
MacLean Clark
City Council
City Hall
Clark
Chris Boe
Boe
E. O. Overland
Dick Josephson
Josephson
Volunteer Fire Department
Dennis Beer
Harold Krone
Conrad Fredricks
McCauley
William J. Wenzel
Wenzel and Company
Great Falls
Big Timber
Rip-rap Contract Awarded for Yellowstone Bank Protection
Archie C. Mann Excavating of Livingston wins a Corps of Engineers contract for emergency bank protection along the Yellowstone River near Big Timber. Bid at 19,890 is the lowest of five. Work begins early September with completion by October 15.
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Livingston
Archie C. Mann
Corps of Engineers
Yellowstone River
Big Timber
Mann
Alfred L Griebling
Omaha
Neb
Grey Bear State Recreation
Moose Meet Attendees and Awards at Livingston Convention
Wayne Reed and others attended the Moose Convention in Livingston. Big Timber Lodge placed second in Civic Affairs and won the traveling trophy for Muscular Dystrophy efforts. Gil Lake received the Diamond Secretary pin. Clive Talkington earned a Governor Merit Award. Wayne Reed became district vice president for Yellowstone District. Over 311 Moose members registered. next year's meet set for Sidney, July 17-19.
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Livingston
Wayne Reed
Tope Strovel
Richard James
Bernard Reinbold
Gil Lake
Big Timber Moose Lodge
Clive Talkington
Yellowstone
Big Timber
Billings
Roundup
Harlowton
Lewistown
Sidney
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Pam Starr
Shane Meyers
Harlo
Bret Argenbright
Richard Kinsey
Jack Altimus
Glenn Ryan
Loren Nitey
Mark Josephson
White Sulphur Springs
Esther Tighenor Phot
1St State Bank of Big Timber
Dame Tishenur Phute
Moose
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