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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
1
A compact paraphrase of Proverbs 15 1 3 emphasizing gentleness averting wrath and wise speech while noting the Lord observes all places. The text contrasts the tongue of the wise with the foolish spill of words and highlights divine omnipresence in judging righteousness and vice.
Tope Strobel and Gil Lake return as parade chairmen for this year’s rodeo events selecting Western as the theme. Local residents braved cold winds and frost warnings as summer rumors stir and weather questions linger about upcoming seasonal plans.
Deputy Svend Maitland returned to Missoula with Delbert Kennedy Jr. 19 in custody to face first degree burglary charges. Kennedy was jailed in Missoula and later turned over to Sweet Grass County authorities after a prior three year sentence with two suspended for taking a vehicle. The case stems from a April 29 guns burglary at Grant Duncan's home. guns traced to the Dunkan theft via NCIC and FBI evidence. Kennedy remains jailed in Sweet Grass County.
The Class of 1953 from Sweet Grass High School held its 20 year reunion June 16 at the American Legion Hall with about 25 couples attending from near and far. Honored guests included class sponsor Arthur Schump and teachers Gertrude Conwell and Bud Carvey. Cleo Sloan Marshall of Virginia won for farthest travel while door prizes circulated. A social hour, dinner, reading of the class will and prophecy, and evening wrap concluded the program, followed by a potluck picnic the next day at City Park despite rain.
Michael Philips, 20, of Billings, is jailed in Sweet Grass County on criminal possession of marijuana charges with a $250 bond set by JP Rose Crockett. He faces a preliminary hearing before District Judge Jack Shanstrom after an June 12 accident at Eaton's Inn where a sack of marijuana was found in his car.
City Council discussed bicycle safety and enforcement along business districts with plans for No Bicycle signs and mandatory lights and reflectors. They reviewed an insurance levy requirement and set a June 25 special meeting to discuss options. A civil defense plan was adopted as Ordinance No. 292.
The City Recreation program continues with pool opening and men’s and women’s softball leagues. Field day is set for June 28 with contests in running, archery, and obstacle courses. Little League results include a 10-5 win over Absarokee and a 27-6 loss to Harlowton.
Montana Brands Enforcement Division Administrator William Cheney announced a new law requiring inspections before ownership changes of six or more livestock or removal from county lines. Fees vary by head count and a Lifetime horse transportation permit is offered with conditions.
Early Sunday morning June 17 a burglar pried open the rear door of Western Plumbing and Heating in Livingston and took a color TV a stereo module system car tape decks and small items worth about 560. Sheriff Kenny Thompson deputy Tyler Molzahn investigated with the store manager Mrs Jean Moore noting the back door was open since early Sunday. Investigation continues as Big Timber grapples with recent burglaries and local residents question Neighborhood Watch effectiveness.
Redlegs defeat Pirates 12 to 1 behind Kevin McCauley one hitter. Twelve Redleg hits supported the win in Livingston with high batting averages for McCauley Chapel Hauge and Tecca. Next game scheduled Thursday June 21 at 7 30 against the Indians in Big Timber.
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