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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1975

Page

2

Chiropractor of the Year Honored in Montana

Dr Edward H Peake a Harlowton based chiropractor with offices in Big Timber two days weekly has been named Chiropractor of the Year by the Montana Chiropractic Association He received an engraved plaque praising his dedicated energy toward advancing the profession Peake served six years as president of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners A Livingston High School graduate he studied at Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport Town after two years in Livingston he moved to Harlowton and now practices in Big Timber on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Harlowton Board of Chiropractic Examiners Livingston High School Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport Town Livingston

Refsland Receives Gates Mystery Car Award

Dave Refsland, owner of Daves Mobil Service, received a special Gates Rubber Company Mystery Car award in Denver on June 12. The plaque features Eisenhower dollars and Kennedy half-dollars, honoring his exceptional customer service after identifying a worn part on a Gates Mystery Car. Gates sponsors the 43rd year program to reward station personnel who spot defective parts and offer proper Gates replacements.

Dave Refsland Dave Mobil Service Gates Rubber Company Denver Colo Refsland

Doctors Attend Estes Park Session in Colo

Doctor Thomas Ivey returns Sunday from a weeklong Family Practice Review in Estes Park. The event, sponsored by the University of Colorado Medical School, drew 630 doctors from 54 states, with eight hours of daily classes covering medical, surgical, pediatric, orthopedic, psychiatric, and obstetric topics. Snow totals reached seven inches.

Thomas Ivey Colo University of Colorado Medical School Estes Park Ivey

Local woman in fair condition after Park City crash

Julie Duffner daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Beckers is listed in fair condition at St Vincent's Hospital Billings after a one car accident near Park City last week with severe head injuries. Family stays in Billings as friends report she is semiconscious. Okie Watters son of former residents has been released from the hospital after head and shoulder injuries.

Julie Duffner Henry Beckers St. Vincent's Hospital, Billings Okie Watters Ron Watters

State Republicans Convene in Helena with Key Attendees

Local Republicans gathered at the Montana State Republican Convention in Helena. Attending were county chair Conrad Fredricks and national committeeman Arnold Johnson for the June 13 14 meeting, proxy for Jo Lavold, plus Representative Orval Ellison and Senator Pete Story. Fredricks chaired the state nominating committee.

Montana Helena Conrad Fredricks Arnold Johnson

Sweet Grass County Rancher Tops Mobil Oil Film Spotlight

Spike Van Cleve of Big Timber ranch gains national attention as Mobil Oil hires Varied Directions to shoot a three minute on location portrait. The Montana resident, author of Forty Years Gatherin's, joins other notable locals in an Ameri can character series set to air this December.

Spike Sweet Grass County Spike van Cleve van Cleve Big Timber New York Mobil Bowman Alabama Los Angeles Maine Miami Beach United States Poland Mobil Showcase Theatre the Entertainer NBC Laurence Olivier Jack Lemmon Ray Bolger David Hoffman Montana Sumatra North Slope Alaska North Sea Hoffman Sonny van Cleves Lazy K Bar Guest Ranch Dude Rancher Magazine Cowboy Hall of Fame Sam Hill Varied Directions Film Company Pioneer

Hereford Field Day Set at Selkirk Ranch

The Montana Junior Hereford Association schedules Field Day at Selkirk Hereford Ranch starting 8 am on June 24. Activities include a five class cattle judging contest and a Quarter Horse class with judges from multiple ranches. Speakers include Bill Helwig Byron Bayers and Bud Snidow. A public speaking contest and Montana Hereford Queen crowning are planned. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kison visited Ethel Davis Sunday.

Idillon Montana Junior American Junior Hereford Association Bill Helwig Miles Texas AHA Byron Bayers Twin Bridges B.C Bud” Snidow Kansas City Montana MJHA Selkirk Floyd Kison Moundridge Kansas Ethel Davis

One Rural School Position Still Open in County

County superintendent Edith Harper notes one rural teaching post remains open across five schools. McLeod School upper grades job awaiting applicants. Lower grades to be taught by Marie Chapel.

Edith Harper McLeod School Marie Chapel Melville Ruby Richert Linda Ken} Olson Jane Grosfield Bridge School Grey Cliff Andreen Vince) Kunda Bethel Kienitz Marilee LaFond

Lamb marketing pool forms in county with three-member committee

A meeting of lamb producers set up a possible lamb marketing pool to be run by Teddy Thompson Grant Duncan and Laurence Allestad. They may link the pool to the Wool Marketing Assn and elect the committee at the WMA annual meeting. Letters ask producers to consign by June 23 for sale bids on July 11 at 9 30 a.m. in the courtroom. Members will vote on bids.

Teddy Thompson Grant Duncan Laurence Allestad Wool Marketing Assn WMA Olaf Brekke

Boat Float Plans Set for July 11 13 Yearly Yellowstone trip

The twelfth annual Boat Float sponsored by Jaycees and five city mayors runs July 11 to 13 along the Yellowstone River from Park County Fairgrounds to Laurel and Billings. Registration July 10 includes barbecue. daily launches, lunches, and trophies mark the event with a cash meal fee and gear transport by truck.

Jaycees Livingston Big Timber Columbus Laurel Billings Yellowstone River Park County Fairgrounds

Public Forum Shows Mixed Views on County City Governance

In a June 5 public forum by Big Timber and Sweet Grass County study commissions, 27 attendees answered county government satisfaction questions with 5 no, 7 yes, 12 no answer, and 3 so-so. 25 answered city satisfaction with 6 no, 4 yes, 11 no answer, 4 so-so. Respondents proposed tighter county city coordination, consolidation, and improved communication. Separate opinions covered elected officials, regional county commissioner elections, and manager debate.

Big Timber and Sweet Grass County

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