Fraser Attends Meet on Farm Policy at Conrad
Sid Fraser represented the Cattlemen's Assn at meetings in Great Falls and Conrad with the assistant secretary of agriculture. He urged support for Montana Senate Resolution 15 seeking a US attorney general led investigation into retail marketing practices. Fraser cited cattle price rises and beef retail inflation as grounds for inquiry. Walt Huffman and O M Mabry from the ASCS attended the Conrad session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Fraser
Great Falls
Montana
Fraser
Conrad
Secretary of Agriculture
Walt Huffman
O. M. Mabry
ASCS
Grade School Track Meet Results at City Park
Grade School annual last day meet held in City Park on Friday May 26. Placings are listed by age group for both girls and boys with names including Mary Boe Corinne Elgen Loretta Myrstol Debbie Bennett Susan Gust and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Dash
Mary Boe
Corrinne Elgen
Loretta Myrstol
Debbie Bennett
Susan Gust
Tami Flanagan
Mary Duffey
Sherry Terland
Patricia Willems
Susan Dempster
Jay Deen Stirn
Linda Larson
Eileen Schuster
Sally Fellows
Joen Petaja
Vickie Myers
Lois Wick
Pam Mosness
Julie Holderman
Vernel Wagner
Carnell Jinkens
Cheri Mosness
Cathy Whidden
Sandra Hotchkiss
Debbie Barber
Kathy Deegan
Wool Pool Sold by Sweet Grass Wool Market ing Assn
The Sweet Grass Wool Marketing Association sold a wool pool of about 250000 pounds to TOPS Corp of Boston. Buyer was Bob Jones of Billings. Price was 48.66 cents per pound, not as high as last year. Members loaded five cars with more to come. remaining wool to be shipped later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass Wool Marketing Assn
Tops Corp
Boston
Bob Jones
Billings
Association
Early Entries Access for 12th Big Timber Rodeo
Rodeo greats are lining up for the 12th annual Big Timber Rodeo with Montana star Shawn Davis leading as top bronc rider. Davis, 26, 1965 champ with a $25,509 haul, tops the 1967 bronc standings with over $10,000. Over 100 entries expected. purses and fees likely surpass 1967's $3,605.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Shawn Davis
Whitehall
Davis
Jim Mahoney
Glendive
Rodeo
Tom Bews
Longview
Alberta
Ken Neddings
Cody
Wyo
Howard Carroll
North Fork
Idaho
John Edwards
Cheyenne
Bew
Canada
Edwards
Reg Kesler
Bloodmobile drawing falls short of quota in Big Timber
Thirty six pints were drawn at the Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to the Legion hall in Big Timber on Thursday with forty one donors registered and five rejected. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the event and provided lunch as donors and volunteers from the Legion Auxiliary staff the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Big Timber
Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Great Falls
Sweet Grass County
Boston
Mass
Queen Candidates to Be Judged at Fairgrounds Rodeo
Seven girls entered in the rodeo queen contest to be judged on horsemanship and personality Thursday June 8 at 7 pm at the fairgrounds. Tea honoring the candidates will be hosted by Mrs John Ronneberg Wednesday June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ronneberg
Magdalen Fehlmann
Ann Bryce
Charlene Schuster
Cheryl Nelson
Marilyn Renneberg
FHA
Linda Clayton
Debbie Blair
Bennett Saddle
Silver wedding anniversary for Rev and Mrs Howlett at Billings church
The Howletts celebrated their silver wedding with a Sunday reception at Mayflower Congregational Church in Billings. Guests included Ross Williams, Miss Lois Williams, Mrs L W Baskett, Mrs Vic Braaten, and Mr and Mrs Clive Haas. The couple wed in Big Timber during 1940 to 44 while he pastored there. Jean Worden Howlett taught in Big Timber Public School. They have four children: David in London on a Rhodes scholarship, Bob a Montana State University junior, Greg a West High senior, and Susan a West High sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howlett
J. F. Howlett
Mayflower Congregational Church
Billings
Ross Williams
Lois Williams
L. W. Baskett
Vic Braaten
Clive W. Haas
Howletts
First Congregational Church
Big Timber
Vacancies To Be Filled in Schools
Superintendent A C McDonald reports two contracts signed for the coming term. Miss Eldred Brown and Miss Marilyn Tollefson, both of Billings, will join the elementary ranks, with Tollefson in fifth grade and Brown in second or third. Principal Ramberg will fill two high school posts, Patsy Harvey and Darrell Meskimen, as replacements are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. McDonald
Eldred Brown
Marilyn Tollefson
Billings
Miss Tollefson
Miss Brown
Mr. McDonald
Ramberg
Patsy Harvey
Philippines
Darrell Meskimen
Kalispell
Parade plans completed for city rodeo procession
Parade chairmen Tope Strobel Victor Schriv er and Gilmore Lake report plans finalized for a noon parade. Out of town units are set to participate with pre judging at 11 30 at city park. Prizes depend on contributions with multiple float and rider categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tope Strobel
Victor Schriver
Gilmore Lake
Tope
City Park
Highway 10
Oie Motor Corner
Legion Hall
Strobel Ranch
Weekend Visitors and Travel Notes From Big Timber
Sheridan William Miller from Sheridan Wyoming visited relatives in Big Timber for a few days. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Tom Hammer of Hardin at the Robert Brownlee home. Memorial Day guests Homer Wheeler Jr and daughter from Helena visited Albert Wagner’s home and planned calls in Livingston. A card from Sylvia Dixon says she left Riverview Florida May 24 and will return to Big Timber this week. Oscar Vik and two daughters travel from Minneapolis to Norway for about twenty one days. Vik last visited Norway in 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
William Miller
Wyo
Tom Hammer
Hardin
Robert Brownlee
Homer Wheeler Jr
Helena
Albert Wagner
Herb McCauleys
Livingston
Jim Gooseys
Norway
Oscar Vik
George Savchenko
Vida
Ore
Albert Christman
Minneapolis
Vik
Model T Race Draws Entries
A Model T race slated for Saturday June 10 draws 15 entries with more expected. Local racers Hank Lee Don DeCock and Jack Altimus will compete along with Ralph Macy of South Dakota. Prizes total 100 for first 50 for second 25 for third plus trophies for top four and the lucky thirteenth. Cars depart Big Timber at 3 00 p m with two minute intervals to Melville and back under Montana Model T rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Lee
Don DeCock
Jack Altimus
Ralph Macy
South Dakota
Starr Ford, Inc
Forest Service
Main Street
Big Timber
Melville
Montana
Grade School Teachers Summer Plans
A compiled list outlines local grade school teachers summer plans. Many intend to stay home with occasional trips to visit family or travel to states such as California Oregon Washington and Utah. Several will attend the Montana State University or Utah State University while others plan fishing trips and other family activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Hanson
Marie Christensen
Donna Atkins
Livingston
Eastern Montana College
Billings
Oscar Stephens
California
Oregon
Washington
Ward Bruffey
MSU
Bozeman
Gerald Etzold
Libby
Chris Thom
Lavina
Ed Argenbright
McLeod Resort
Don Churchill
Seattle
John Boe
Utah State University
Frank Dieterich
North Dakota
Vic Schriver
Big Timber
van Moschelle
Wisconsin
Ohio
A. C. McDonald
Ruth Beck
Utah
Ed Lomeland
Albuquerque
N. M
Weather Summary for May Ends in Showers Across The Region
May ends with showers providing green grass for ducks and children in boats. Temperatures hover around 69 to 72 degrees with light rain and 1.63 inches of precipitation reported over the period.
Seminar speaker Dr. Ivey addresses alcoholism topic in Bozeman seminar
Dr. Thomas Ivey was guest speaker for a Fra ternity Council and Panhellenic Organization seminar in Bozeman on Thursday evening May 25. He spoke about alcoholism. The text notes vacant Rues T.V. corner now readied for Stan's T.V. of Harlowton occupancy with David Prather managing and Wayne Luberts assisting, seeking furnished housing or apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ivey
Fraternity Council
Panhellenic Organization
Bozeman
Rues T.V
Nonie
Stan’s T.V
Harlowton
David Prather
Wayne Luberts
Ground Breaking Services for Evangelical Free Church
Ground breaking services were held Sunday at the Evangelical Free church corner Fourth and Everett for a building program to enlarge facilities. About sixty attendees heard music from local churches, a sermon by Rev. Keel Dresback, and greetings from visiting pastors. Excavation was postponed due to rain until weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Free Church
Fourth and
Everett
Livingston Bible Church
Livingston
Keel Dresback
Billings
Dope Counts Filed On More Fiedlers
North Collins New York five held after narcotics raid at a home near the village. Kurt Fiedler 26 his wife Emelie 23 and Kurt’s brother Eric Fiedler all of Buffalo charged with possession and visiting premises where drugs are used. William Hutton 24 and Deirdre 23 of North Collins charged with possession marijuana cocaine and hallucinogens and maintaining premises used for drugs. Bail set at 500 each. June 5 hearing scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Collins
N. Y
Buffalo
Leslie A. Fiedler
Kurt Fiedler
Emelie
Kurt
Eric Fiedler
William Hutton
Deirdre
Paul Musacchio
Leslie Fiedler
State University of Buffalo
Margaret
Fiedler
Michael
Tollefson Birth and Oklahoma Rodeo Queen Contender
Mr and Mrs Terrill Tollefson announce the birth of a son Thomas J born May 27 at Community hospital weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces Oklahoma Visit The Dillard Bryce family of Fair View ranch Melville left Friday noon for Oklahoma They plan to be back by June 6 with daughter Ann among Rodeo queen contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrill Tollefson
Thomas J
Community Hospital
Oklahoma
Dillard Bryce
Fair View Ranch
Melville
Ann
Perfect Attendance Honors By Grade School Students
Certificates awarded for perfect attendance in 1966 1967 across grades one through eight. Recipients include Jimmy Cole Connie Olin Randy Elliott Nancy Moore Danny Sloan DeAnne Kinsey Patricia Irene Willems Mark Lomeland Norma Starr Suzy Traver Clyde Chapel Danny Huffman Sheryl Lynn Terrand Larry Earl Henke Susan Gail Dempster Rudy Fallang Danny Howe Sharon Olin Kristy Deegan Michelle Willems David Howe John Cosgriff Douglas Fields Vernon Huffman Nancy Cole Julie Hauge Sharon McKay Debra Myers Cindy Olin Jeanne Traver Robert Martini Rosemary Traver Dave Moore Steve McKay Sigrid Tolfefson Vernel Wagner Anita Burg Vickie Blair Doug Solberg Kelli Duffey Jerald Mahlum Marla Dempster Jeff Cook George Cosgriff Bob Martin Bob Holmberg Kathy Deegan Terry Terland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Cole
Connie Olin
Randy Elliott
Nancy Moore
Danny Sloan
de- Anne Kinsey
Patricia Irene Willems
Mark Lomeland
Norma Starr
Suzy Traver
Clyde Chapel
Danny Huffman
Sheryl Lynn Terrand
Larry Earl Henke
Susan Gail Dempster
Rudy Fallang
Danny Howe
Sharon
Jerald Mahlum
Marla Dempster
Jeff Cook
George Cosgriff
Bob Martin
Bob Holmberg
Kathy Deegan
Terry Terland
Jones Serves With Infantry in Vietnam
Libby Montana native Larry R. Jones 18 arrived at Pleiku base camp in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division on May 4 after 50 hours of training with the 4th Replacement Detachment. He joined the Army last November from Fort Polk Louisiana where he was stationed and previously worked for St. Regis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Clark
Libby
Larry Jones
Pleiku
Vietnam
Larry R. Jones
Madeline E. Clark
Montana
4Th Infantry
Pvt. Jones
Jones
Fort Polk
St. Regis
Rich Paulson Wins Air Force ROTC Grant at UM
Eight University of Montana students receive Air Force ROTC scholarships for the 1967-68 year. Rich Paulson son of Mr and Mrs O J Paulson is among the recipients. Grants cover tuition laboratory fees incidental expenses and textbooks with an additional $50 monthly allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Montana
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
Rich Paulson
O. J. Paulson
Park Trip For Woolley Family To Yellowstone
Mr and Mrs Bob Woolley and their daughter Darlene left Sunday for a long weekend in Yellowstone park.
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Lamach
Bob Elgas
Leif Anderson
Thorvald Anderson
Carl Anderson
Jim Graham
Palmer Lomeland
Ben Olness
Orville Anderson
Albert Osen
Charles Schuler
Bjarne Bjorndal
Jim Esp
Roger Whidden
John Yost
Victor Tronrud Jr
Ralph Faw
Everett Charlson
Dudley Tyler
C. J.paulson
Killian Weinfurter
Selmer Fotland
Byron Manley
Tom Lomeland
Andy Miekush
A. R. McDonnell
Robert Elgas
Forrest Ullman
Forest Keller
Louis Taylor
Walter Huffman
Theo. Counter
Kenneth Flare
Virgil Gust
Bud Kerr
Arnold Johnson
George Hegdal
James Woolsey
Ben
Boys Cash
Benny Lindeman
Scott Langhus
David Matoon
Duane Mothershead
Jay Graham
Jimmy Hauge
Jerald Martin
Billy Kirchner
Kenneth Osen
David Holycross
Eric Esp
Jimmy Graham
Ronnie Nelson
Tracy Mos
Wool Pool
Andrew Richert
C. Gilchrist
Herbert Walton
Evangelical Free Church of
Curtis Gilchrist
Glenn McBride
Women's Missionary Society
Kent Moats
Air Force
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