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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
8
Fire continued from page one disrupted the event as a bystander jumped clear when the hose exploded destroying a tractor. Rudy Mosness sustained a severe sprain and is home bound. An unidentified man cut a finger on a chainsaw. all injuries considered minor as organizers plan scoring and note doubles were dropped due to low entrants.
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service forecasts a 126 046 000 bushel wheat crop based on July 1 conditions. Ideal weather and moisture lift prospects to a record high, 6 percent above last year. Winter wheat at 87 136 000 bushels up 3 percent from last year and 61 percent above five-year average. Barley, oats, corn up. hay down about 7 percent from last year. US wheat production expected to top 1967 record by 4 percent, yield 28.3 bushels per harvested acre.
The speaker urged people approaching retirement age who continue to work to seek information about social security benefits. They advised visiting or writing the Social Security office at 616 Helena Avenue, Helena Montana 58601 or consulting the local representative during community visits.
Swim and dance organizer Hauck sets tennis arrangements. Horseshoe and ping pong brackets planned. Entrants include Jim Graham Mike Sell Tom Petaja Mike Henthorn John Foley Ray Mosness Larry Mika Dennis Henthorn Jeff Cook and others. Matches to 21 and two out of three games.
Waterfall Swans 4 H club held its meeting at the Dugout led by Marla Dempster with Craig Snodgrass giving a water safety talk and a progressive dinner discussed before adjourning to Hunter's Hot Springs. Grey Cliff Hillbillies met Sunday at 7:30 at Grey Cliff school with Ron Thomas presiding and refreshments by Irving Pollards. Junior Builders gathered Monday night at the courthouse with Kevin Halverson presiding. Allen Laubach led pledges as Nina Bainter became director and Becky Halverson the reporter. Plans were made for county judging day.
Members of the class of 25 and class of 26, from towns including Seattle Big Timber Boise Hanford Livingston and Bremerton, reunite for a Sunday picnic and Saturday evening events. Several alumni are noted as deceased Myron Brandt Robert Struckman Harry Dugro Jennie Lien Laura Binsfelt Doris Hickman Ethel Overfelt Hildred Lamp. The event marks a nostalgic return to cherished school days with gratitude for the gathering.
George Cosgriff among four 4-H youths at the Little Bitter Root Lake Youth Camp near Kalispell from July 9 to 13. Workshops covered emergency preparedness range recreation area management water and wildlife with tours of timbered Kalispell areas. Recreation included swimming target practice dances and campfires as Donkey Court enforced camp rule compliance.
Crow Agency Montana frail elder Elizabeth Frazee Yellowtail 105 mother of Robert Yellowtail former Crow Agency superintendent died Tuesday night in a Crow Agency hospital Funeral services set for Friday 1 30 pm at Chivers Memorial Baptist Lodge Grass burial in Lodge Grass Cemetery She witnessed the buffalo skin to modern home transition and recalled the Rosebud battle as an eyewitness married Chief Yellowtail in November 1887
The 1967 changes allow some disabled widows and others to receive benefits at age 50 with reduced monthly checks, extending eligibility for those disabled within seven years of a spouse’s death. Some widowers and divorced women qualify as well. A Helena office will assist, with a representative visiting Big Timber July 25. Earnings limits rise to 1680 a year for 1968, with incremental withholdings beyond that, and no loss if earnings stay under 140 monthly in a month with no substantial self-employment.
C C Pederson admitted July 18 for minor surgery discharged the 20th Mrs Al Hobbs admitted July 18 for post operative convalescence Robert Woolley admitted July 19 for medical care Mrs Tope Strobel admitted July 20 for medical care Alex Bryce admitted July 22 for treatment of torn shoulder ligaments and taken to Billings for further treatment Charles Schuler admitted July 22 for medical care Paul Van Cleve Jr admitted July 23 for medical care Kirk Richard McLeod admitted July 23 for medical care
Staff members for the Junior Scouts Norene Jacobs Meg Movius Elaine Kinsey Joan Standish Nita Hauge and Anne Petaja guided campers Tracy Davis Christine Elgen Cindy Field JoAnn Fuller Alice Hauge Jane Petaja Debra Reed Deb bie Shepard Michelle Willems Marie DeCock Susan Ellis Nancy Esp Susan Jacobs DeAnne Kin sey Jeni Ramberg Theresa Rue Jane Standish Cheri Stenberg Arlene Stidham Patty Willems Shree Sage Heide Breck and Ronda Cremer. The group took part in wonder walks to appreciate nature.
Mrs. Wayne Viers of St. Louis writes as Veda Bryan praising old friends in a two day gathering. She thanks a circle of helpers and asks guidance through challenges including racial tensions and proposed gun legislation.
A condensed Pioneer classified ad touts quick results from a new trial or sale. The notice highlights fast responses, potential buyers, and a call to action urging readers to participate or inquire at the listed office.
A reader argues that widespread gun buying by fearful citizens and rising armed groups among both white WASPs and minorities threaten democracy. The writer urges Montana sportsmen to support Senator Tydings in restricting stockpiles and mental health risks to avert neighbor against neighbor conflict.
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