01 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
1
Big Timber and Sweet Grass County readers are urged to read page 4 for coverage of the state championship track and field meet the last for the Herders this year. Also noted are walkathon winners with photos on pages 4 and 6 and a Pioneer report on photo contest judge Dick McLees with story on the front page and top pictures on page 12.
The Chamber of Commerce meeting at Frye's focused on including ranchers and agriculture. Thirty five attendees selected a nominating committee chaired by Harold McLauchlin to propose candidates for mayor and chamber directors, with June 23 as the next meeting date. The group plans regular noon meetings on the third Thursday at Frye's and urged ranchers to join.
Big Timber Woman's Club presents a Saturday bridal fashion show at Lutheran Parish Hall featuring 100 years of authentic gowns. Oldest dress from 1875 will be worn by Mimi Cremer. Kelly Duffey Brewer debuts her own 1975 wedding dress. Proceeds fund local projects and a children’s musical. tickets are $3.00 at Robbins and Gust.
Sweet Grass County and the Ruth Kvenild Chapter of the Montana Porcelain Artists Ass'n of Billings hosted a hand painted china display plus a pie and coffee sale at Hospitality House. Proceeds totaled 1011.30 for the Regional Cancer Treatment Center with donations from T Bone Cow Belles Miriam Michels and others supporting china sales, memorials, and hospitality services.
Marc Childress and Lesa Nitey win Grand Prizes in adult and youth divisions respectively. Second place went to Richard Nichols and Dan Nygaard, with honors to Dane Moor, Marc Childress, and Terry Terland. Judge Dick Melves lauds the entries, with prints to be reproduced in The Pioneer and winners notified for pickup. A second annual contest is planned for next spring.
Applications for the State Funded Homestead Tax Relief Act are now available at the SG County Assessor's office. Owners who live in their dwelling may apply, including in multi unit buildings, with relief based on the occupied unit. apply by 5 p.m. June 30 1977.
The Farmers Home Administration sets September 30 1977 as the deadline to apply for drought emergency loans and grants to aid farms and water systems. County official Richard Parker cites a federal committee designating Gallatin and Sweet Grass counties in Montana for eligibility. Emergency loans cover drought losses and credit needs, with funds for wells and other water system projects, and a November 30 1977 deadline for completing projects.
Memorial Day observances drew hundreds as John Ronneberg led an address honoring those who sacrificed for the nation. Speakers recalled wartime hardships and the enduring meaning of service while veterans and local groups attended the cemetery ceremony and the river bridge service.
Mayor Oscar Stephens announced his latest round of committee appointments to run city operations. The slate includes Garry Propp as chairman of Fire and Waters, Laveld on buildings and grounds, de Laveld on health, and Propp again on streets with Joe Hae sen among others.
New owners Shriver and Ed Brannan take over Clease Transfer effective June 1 with no name change. The Popplers also sell the milk route and construction equipment to Pat and Jenn Dennis of Big Timber and plan relocation.
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