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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1966

Page

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Travel Editors to Tour Yellowstone Float This Summer

Three editors from Los Angeles Times Oakland Tribune and Columbus Dispatch will tour Montana for two weeks visiting Great Falls Browning Fort Benton Lewistown Big Timber Reed Point Red Lodge West Yellowstone Quake Lake Virginia City Helena Missoula National Bison Range Kalispell and Glacier Park. The trip promotes Montana travel with partners from chambers of commerce and park concessionaires.

Helena Montana Orvin Filare Betty Martin Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Mort Cathro Oakland Tribune Oakland Joseph Pastorek, Jr Columbus Dispatch Columbus Ohio Pacific Northwest Travel Assn Chambers of Commerce National Park State Advertising Department Big Sky Great Falls Browning Fort Benton Lewistown Big Timber William Clark Adreon St. Louis William S. Clark Reed Point Red Lodge Beartooth Highway Yellowstone Park West Yellowstone Quake Lake Virginia City Lewis and Clark Caverns Missoula National Bison Range Polson Kalispell Glacier Park

High School Honor Roll Announced

Semester lists reveal top students with A and B honors across four quarters. Names across 4th quarter include Kim Tyler Janet Adams Janet Carl ElVera Cosgriff Judy Grosfield and many others. The B honor roll features extensive rosters for both 4.0 and 3.0 level achievers.

Andy Braaten John Ellison Sherrie Weagel Ray Brunson Linda Clayton Susan Davis Kathleen Harper Rick Jarrett Tom Klindt Kim Tyler Janet Adams Janet Carl Ted Plaggemeyer Ann Bare Judy Grosfield Shirley Rostad Georgia Damasco Gwena McGehee Margery Nickel Sharon Terland Cheryle Tronrud Berdine Woodhouse ElVera Cosgriff Robert Hajek Meg Movius Dennis Fichtner Larry Haas Lois Huffman Jean Jirkens Judy Carl Nancy Schilling Mary Ann Knindt Alvin Rai Reg Movius Alvin Raisland John Becken Jean Jinkens Sally Bare Trish Beley Linda Beck Bert Plaggemeyer Dean Broughton Larry Brewer Dick Adams Latricia Ludwick Louise Smith Garry Boe Holly Lindner Terry Mosness Mary Ann Klindt Louis Plaggemeyer Tom Simmons Libby Anderson Kay Brunson Carol Croft Jim Ellison Wm. Holmberg Chuck Jones Debra Richert Ann Bryce Irene Peterson Rita Kay Peterson

Board Meets With Billings Officials on Planning Advisory Role

The Big Timber-Sweet Grass county planning board met with Billings Yellowstone county officials in the courthouse last Thursday. Neil Keefer and Tom Hewkins outlined the advisory function of such boards, noting they study planning problems and pass recommendations to city and county governments. Hawkins described the need for a land use study and mapping for planning, plus potential development of parks and campgrounds to attract tourists with possible federal funding for recreation and beautification.

Big Timber-Sweet Grass Court House Billings-Yellowstone County Hawkins

Davis Promoted to Bozeman Office in Forest Service

Robert B. Davis, long time Big Timber District foreman, is reassigned as construction and maintenance superintendent in the recreation and lands branch of the Bozeman supervisor's office. He assumed the post May 22 and will oversee campground and facility development across the Gallatin National Forest. Davis, a Gallatin Valley native, will manage projects to expand recreation use while supporting economy, with his family remaining in Big Timber.

Robert B. Davis Big Timber Gallatin National Forest Recreation and Lands Branch Bozeman Alan J. Lamb Davis Mr.Davis Gallatin Valley Forest Service National Forest Lamb Davises

Youth leader John Paulson to serve with United Church of Christ

John Paulson son of Mr and Mrs O J Paulson returned from Rocky Mountain College Billings for a three week vacation before he leaves for Pottstown Pa to serve as a youth group leader for the United Church of Christ He will be dispatched from there to a designated area to serve

John Paulson O. J. Paulson Rocky Mountain College Billings Pottstown United Church of Christ

Don Harrington to Announce Big Timber Jaycee Rodeo

Rodeo announcer Don Harrington of Butte will again emcee the annual Big Timber Jaycee rodeo this Sunday. Harrington, a former RCA contestant and rodeo secretary, brings deep knowledge of the sport, a business degree, and a hobby of training quarter horses.

Don Harrington Butte Don Montana University of Montana RCA Rodeos Edmonton Alberta U. S

RMC Art Director Luncheon Speaker Delights Big Timber Club

The Big Timber Woman's club spring luncheon at the Clark ranch drew many members and guests. Speaker Mrs. Alice Rhyniker dean of women and art director at Rocky Mountain College in Billings shared travel-inspired watercolors from her European tour.

Big Timber Woman’s Club Clark Ranch Boulden Alice Rhyniken Rocky Mountain College Billings Rhyniker Bob Simmons MSU Simmons

Clark Winner of Three in a Row at Livingston Horseshoe Show

Nat Clark won the Class A division at the Livingston Horseshoe Tournament at Sacajawea Park, earning his third straight title. Arnold Mosness finished second and Lee Bicks third after a tight playoff, with 50 entries making it one of the state’s largest events. Miller Boe led Class B, with Carl Mosness second and Don Mosness third, while Terry Mosness took third in Class E.

Nat Clark Livingston Sacajawea Park Nat Miller Boe Lavina Carl Mosness Don Mosness Terry Mosness

Seven Attend Leadership Camp From Montana Counties

Seven Sharp Grass county youths including Tully Lavold Shirley Rostad Berdine Wood house Tom McCleerey Roger Thomas Molly Hendrickson and Henry DeFord left Monday for the 4H Junior Leadership camp near Red Lodge. Carolyn Lechner Shawmut Judy Griffith Harlowton join from Wheatland. Mrs Neil McCaslin and County Agent Ellis Williams accompany. Tully elected by last year’s campers as one of six return campers. Youths from 11 counties participate this week. Theme centers on helping self and others and discovering and developing abilities through emphatic and supportive democratic leadership training.

Sweet Grass County Tully Lavold Shirley Rostad Berdine Woodhouse Tom McCleerey Roger Thomas Molly Hendrickson Henry DeFord Red Lodge Carolyn Lechner Shawmut Judy Griffith Harlowton Wheatland County Neil McCaslin Ellis Williams Tully

Warden Bob Bird Promoted to Sergeant in Miles City

Bob Bird, longtime game warden for seven years in the area, is promoted to warden sergeant with his office in Miles City. The change takes effect July 1 and Mrs. Bird and their young son will stay here for now. He has been active in Big Timber civic life, notably in the Jaycees, where he recently retired as a director.

Bob Bird Miles City

Big Timber Rodeo To Feature Top Pro Cowboys

Top professional rodeo performers are expected at the annual Big Timber rodeo. Notables include John Edwards, Malcolm Jones, Enoch Walker, Denny Wall, Ronnie Rossen, Gid Garstad, Mark Schricker, Harley May, and announcer Don Harrington. Producer Reg Kesler brings Canadian circuit credentials and stock for major U S venues. tickets on sale at rodeo HQ near Lowry's. Parade at noon, grand entry 2 p m, with barbecued sandwiches and treats at the fairgrounds.

Big Timber John Ronneberg Jaycee Rodeo Committee John Edwards Malcolm Jones Enoch Walker Denny Wall Ronnie Rossen Gid Garstad Mark Schricker Harley May Don Harrington Roger Nawson Reg Kesler Rosemary Alberta Kesler Canada Calgary Greg New Mexico U. S Montana Dillon Great Falls Dallas Texas Los Angeles San Francisco Cow Palace Rodeo Lowry’s Vic Gee Fairgrounds Rodeo Grounds Bob Bird Dennis Beer Bill Cole Russell Smith Tom Hammersmark John Renneberg Neil McCaslin John Green Stan Todd Dick Sloan Don Henke Ben Berg Moose Hall Legion Hall Moose

Model T Race Set For Saturday

A Model T race as part of the rodeo weekend is planned for Saturday afternoon. The course runs to Melville and back with a 2 p m start. The Jaycees sponsor the event drawing entrants from across the state and beyond. Prizes total 175 dollars plus plaques and merchandise. Former participants from Miles City to Helena are expected to race via Big Timber at two minute intervals under Montana Model T rules.

Melville Jaycees Miles City Helena Big Timber

Permits Required At Campgrounds

Forest Supervisor Alan J. Lamb announced that permits will be required at practically all Gallatin National Forest campgrounds starting June 11 1966. A list of campgrounds and ranger districts is provided with locations from Bozeman to Cooke City. The logging notes that permits may be bought at ranger offices and that the Golden Passport and daily permits will be sold locally with the Passport offering broad access to national parks and forests.

Alan J. Lemb Gallatin National Forest Gallatin Forest Gallatin Bozeman Clement L. Kalitowski Forest Ranger Livingston Pine Creek Snowbank Gardiner C. R. Joy U. S. Highway 212 Cooke City Joseph Colter John P Butt Forest Bridger Canyon Wilsall Road Battle Ridge Fairy Lake Langhor Hood Creek Gallatin Ranger District Edmund E. Bloedel Forest Range Gallatin Gateway U. S Greek Creek Swan Creek Red Cliff Squaw Creek Spire Rock Hebgen Lake Clyde D. Blake West Yellowstone Bakers Hole Beaver Creek Lamb Forest Service Yellowstone National Park National Forest

Haas Family Relocation to West Virginia for Managerial Post

Don Haas, longtime general manager for Continental Telephone and Treasure State Telephone in Big Timber, will assume a managerial role for the firm in West Virginia. The Haases sold their home at 318 West Fifth to Jim and Mrs. Graham and plan to move to St. Marys around August first. A replacement for his Big Timber vacancy has not yet been named.

Don Haas Continental Telephone Treasure State Telephone Big Timber Clive Haas West Virginia Haases West Fifth Jim Graham St. Marys W. Va Mr. Haas

Final Instructions For Parade Entries At Rodeo Parade

Parade entries must assemble by park sections with 11 30 pre judging. Prizes range from 20 to 5 dollars for various float and cowboy categories. Eight out of town units raise costs. Legion Auxiliary and Women of the Moose sponsor lunch. more entries welcome.

Tope Strobel Vic Schriver Legion Auxiliary Women of the Moose

Perfect Attendance Honors From Big Timber Grade School

The Big Timber grade school lists students with perfect attendance for the previous year. Names span grades 1 through 8, including James Martinz and Nancy Lee Esp in grade 1, Susan Dempster in grade 2, Wesley Burg in grade 3, Sharon McKay in grade 4, John Cosgriff in grade 5, Susan Fellows in grade 6, Ted Huffman in grade 7, and Mike Clayton in grade 8 among others.

Big Timber James Martinz Mark Lomeland Floyd Thompson Lois Stenberg Nancy Lee Esp Amy Chaney David Holy Cross Nancy Moore Patty Willems Bruce Blair Susan Dempster Norma Starr Suzzette Traver Clyde Chapel Jimmy Yost Steve Elgen Debra Elgen Sheryl Terland Linda Peterson Wesley Burg Martha Chaney Ronald

Hoem Presents NRA Awards At MSU

Raymond Hoem of the National Rifle Association presented NRA awards at the Military Review and Award ceremony for Army and Air Force ROTC at Montana State University in Bozeman. Cadet Paul W. Albert won the most improved rifleman award. Cadet Nels A. Nelson III the outstanding marksman award. and a plaque to MSC president Leon H. Johnson. Nelson II received the All American award among the top ten finalists from over 2,200 competitors, with eight universities receiving the plaque from the NRA collegiate sectionals.

Raymond Hoem National Rifle Assn NRA Army and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Montana State University Bozeman Paul W. Albert Hamilton Nels A. Nelson III Sheridan Wyo Leon H. Johnson MSC Nels Nelson II United States

Choteau Couple Attend MSU Graduation Weekend

Mr and Mrs Allen Schellenberger of Choteau spent the weekend with relatives including Mr and Mrs Arnold Warp and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Berg. They were en route to Bozeman for Allen Schellenberger s master of science in fish and wildlife management at MSU. Mrs Schellenberger interns in medical technology at Montana Deaconess hospital in Great Falls.

Choteau Allen Schallenberger Arnold Warp Lloyd Berg Bozeman Allen MSU Schellenberger Montana Deaconess Hospital Great Falls

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