Mrs Albo Death Ruled Criminal Act By Coroner Jury
A seven man jury met in Big Timber to review evidence in the July 15 highway crash 6.4 miles east of town. They found Betty Jean Albo died of internal hemorrhage and ruptured spleen at Sweet Grass Community Hospital and that the death was occasioned by the criminal act of Richard D Strobel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Betty Jean Albo
Sweet Grass Community Hospital
Highway 10
Richard D. Strobel
God of Nature and Feeding of Millions Debate
Secretary Earl L. Butz warned that feeding 207 million Americans requires chemicals and antibiotics, countering anti-chemical views as he highlighted improvements in food safety. The column notes an Island Firemen’s chicken feed event with rumors of a secret recipe and a lighthearted, finger-lickin good atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Butz
America
God of Nature
Big Timber Little League Takes Third in Bridger Tourney
Big Timber après conference win finishes third after opening loss to Absarokee 6 1 in Bridger. Pat Harris homered twice, including a third round shot in the tournament. Jay Graham and Glen Ryan drive late lead as Big Timber beats Bridger 11 8, then dominates Fromberg 28 1 in consolation. Team flotilla includes Graham Harris Hauge Luttschwager Rue and Ryan. Harlowton wins title 5 2 over Absarokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hauge
Big Timber
Bridger
Absarokee
Pat Harris
Darwin Mitchell
Jay Graham
Dan Luttschwager
Glen Ryan
Graham
Luttschwager
Hauge
Siemans
Rue
Tecca
Argenbright
Fromberg
Jim Hauge
Bret Argenbright
Rich Kinsey
Rodney Siemans
Pat Rue
Tim Yount
Dan Nygaard
Jack Altimus
Harlowton
Columbus
Redlegs Triumph In Two Local Ballgames Before Rain
Final games on Big Timber field saw the Redlegs defeat the Cubs 14 12 after a quick 7 0 Cubs lead. Mark Argenbright earned the win with Richard Winfrey taking the loss as Alan Petaja and Mark Argenbright sparked a seventh inning rally. In Harlowton the Redlegs won 10 1 behind strong pitching from Mark Argenbright and Jim Graham and a defense that committed few errors. Ron Stief led Redlegs at the plate with a trio of hits, including a triple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Hess
Harlowton
Redleg
Ron Stief
Terry Blair
Doug Mazza
Mark Argenbright
Jim Graham
Mike Henthorn
Alan Petaja
Kevin McCauley
Dana McCauley
Matt Petaja
Clyde Ghapel
Mike McCauley
Tim Rostad
Redlegs Clinch League Title with 15 1 Record
The Redlegs secure the regular league title with a 15 and 1 mark over four Livingston teams. Overall season record stands at 19 and 2. Tournament action in Livingston starts Wednesday July 26 with the Redlegs opening at 6 30 p.m.
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Redlegs
Livingston
Big Timber
Lucky Shoes Lead Helena Invitational Horseshoe Finish
Ed Holmberg and Nat Clark won Class A for Big Timber in Helena with first and second place while Dallas Roots claimed Class F and Scott Black of Columbus earned second. Arnie Mosness, not trophy winner, vows future success as his wife and he enjoyed Helena club hospitality. Art Olsen led the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Helena
Ed Holmberg
Nat Clark
Dallas Roots
Scott Blalock
Columbus
Arnie Mosness
Art Olsen
Big
Petticoats Pot and Politics: Girl Scout Conference
Liz Standish a Sweet Grass County High School junior and 125 Senior Girl Scouts attended Petticoats Pot and Politics in Washington DC from June 24 to July 5. They worked on drugs education press freedom school integration and population concerns and toured Capitol Hill the Senate and House.
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Liz Standish
Vernon Standish
Sweet Grass County High School
Senate
House of Representatives
Kennedy Center For the
Rockwood
County Purchases New Ambulance for Sweet Grass County
Sweet Grass County bought a 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton ambulance from T and L Chevrolet with Federal funds via the Departments of Highways Safety Act. Ordered March 8 delivered July 3 after a year of county and Lowry’s study to balance service and cost. The unit lists American College of Surgeons and Montana Health and Environmental Sciences equipment with a $21,000 cost fully funded by federal dollars. Lowry’s holds the county contract for ambulance service. four personnel, including Jim, are qualified to run the ambulance.
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Sweet Grass County
T & L Chevrolet
Department of Highways Safety Act
Lowrys
American College of Surgeons
Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
Lowry’s
Jim
Accidents Report From Big Timber and Melville Areas
Patrolman Richard Henthorn investigated a July 23 one car crash west of Big Timber on U.S. 10. Rosalie K. Kranzler of Billings drove a 1965 Chevrolet convertible on the wrong side, overturned in a barrow pit, and was cited for basic speed rule after a back injury. Later, a separate July 23 incident near Melville on Highway 371 saw Brad Snodgrass’s '69 Mustang strike a deer, incur about 500 dollars in damage, and kill the deer. An unswerving backing accident near the Grand Hotel involved James Ross of Roundup hitting Leo Ray’s car, about 500 dollars to Ray and 50 to Ross. Ross was cited for improper backing. Ambulance staff must hold advanced Red Cross cards with five months EMT training. fee 25 dollars for the first 25 miles, then 1 dollar per mile. A new ambulance purchase followed state ambulance licensing laws approved by the Legislature.
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Richard Henthorn
Big’ Timber
U.S
Rosalie K. Kranzler
Ryan Ave
Billings
Barrow Pit
Henthorn
Melville
Brad Snodgrass
Svend Maitland
James Ross
Roundup
Grand Hotel
Second Avenue
Leo Ray
Ray
Ross
Style Review Winners Highlight 4-H Clothing Event
The annual Style Review and Home Ec judging for 4-H girls occurred July 18 drawing near forty participants. Senior division modeling featured Sara Gust and others. Colleen McCauley won the Junior division. Home Ec judging honored purple and blue ribbon recipients across senior and junior divisions with gift certificates to Rob bin s and Gust.
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Sara Gust
Bozeman
Nancy Bryce
Karen Branne
Joan Halverson
Linda Lukenbill
Peggy Olson
Linda Peterson
Dawna Bainter
Jeri Hauge
Julie Hauge
Carol Larson
Linda Larson
Sharon Olin
Sig Tollefson
Colleen McCauley
Mary Ann Duffey
Arlene Stidham
Shawneen Biglen
Marie DeCock
Georgina Orange
Cindy Field
Susan Gust
LeAnne Lomeland
Jamie McCauley
Susan Maitland
Carol Pedula
Patty Pedula
Cheryl Stenberg
Pam Stief
Carol Duffey
Susan Jacobs
Sheri Stief
Heidi Breck
Debbie DeCock
Lisa Nitey
Connie Olin
Kathy Pedula
Deanna Thompson
Linda Tollefson
Iva Wick
Patty Willems
Robbins
Gust
Donna Laubach
Mela Westervelt
Evelyn Tollefson
Becky
Ruth Drange
Connie Patton
Helen Pedula
Ruth Peterson
Alice Laubach
Jan Hauge
Ester Brekke
Jane Gust
Joan Stief
Kathryn DeCock
Lucy Louvec
Livingston
Ruth Johneson
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Little Leaguers
Emo
Bill Cremer
Sonny Fan
Royal Westervelt
Buckles
David Bjorndal
Tom Larson
Don Todd
Sonny Todd
Boulder River
Scout
Donna Paulett
Oakton
Virginia
Sandsness
Doug Lowry
Joe Hansen
Kermit Luttschwager
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