City Pool Opens With Registra tion Sessions
The city pool will open on Tuesday June 27. Interested swimmers of all levels should attend at City Park on Thursday June 29 from 10 to 12 and 1 to 4 for registration. Lessons begin on July 5.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
1
Rats Predator Ban Sparks Montana Meeting Debates
Rural leaders and industry officials condemn federal limits on 1080 poisons for predator control while city use for rats continues. Montana plans to buy 55,000 pounds of strychnine oats, seeking $20,000 next session to fund bait distribution via county boards as the federal plant closes. The Montana Board of Health cites six pesticide-related deaths from 1964 to 1970 and warns of storage lapses amid heavy rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Stockgrowers Associaon
Dick Shoup
Montana
Gordon van Vleck
Plymouth
California
American National Cattlemen's Association
Shoup
State Department of Agriculture
County Weed Control Board
Pocatello
Idaho
State Board of Health
New Montgomery Ward Agency Head Named in Big Timber
Van Vanberg aged 25 and his wife Marsha take on management of the Montgomery Ward Agency in Big Timber after training. Vanberg previously managed Jiffy Printers in Billings and hails from Laurel while studying at Eastern College. He is keen on pedigreed dogs and held a vice presidency role in the Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club. Marsha was a club post officer. The couple collects memorabilia as a hobby and the community wishes them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Big Timber
van Vanberg
Marsha
Vanberg
Jiffy Printers
Billings
Montana
Laurel
Eastern College
Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club
City Council Reviews Pool Start Date and Local Issues
The City Council met with all officials except Councilman Oscar Stephens. Fussell’s resignation as lifeguard was accepted and Pam Starr named as replacement. Tentative pool opening is Tuesday June 27. Dog control, license fee increases, truck purchases, and proposed city growth and water system expansion dominated discussion. Mayor urged public notice and data for large programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Stephens
Mike Fussell
Pam Starr
Schump
John Drivedahl
Harold Esp
Todd
Big Timber
Little Leaguers Rally To Stay Undefeated In Montana
The Little Leaguers won two contests from Absarokee Monday night to remain undefeated. The younger team erased a seven to nothing deficit to win 21 to 9 behind Glen Ryan's three singles and a double. Harris from Big Timber pitched a no hitter as the older squad beat Absarokee 5 to 1 with timely hitting in the fourth inning. Next home games are June 28 against Fromberg and June 29 against Bridger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Leagers
Absarokee
Glen Ryan
Mike Ames
Dean Erickson
Scott Ferguson
Pat Harris
Big Timber
Gary Scladher
Harris
Bruce Blair
Matt Petaja
Mark Lomeland
Fromberg
Bridger
Red Legs Split Series With Lions and Indians
The American Legion Red Legs opened with an 11 hit 18 to 6 win over Livingston Tigers behind Jim Graham five hit pitching and Clyde Chapel homer. They dropped a 6 5 decision to Livingston Indians Friday as Ron Stief and teammates produced two hits including a homer. Monday the Red Legs defeated Absarokee 15 2 as Ron Stief led with three hits and Mike McCauley earned the win. Upcoming: Pirates visit Big Timber Thursday and Tigers visit Monday, leaving the Red Legs at 7 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Red Legs
Livingston Tigers
Jim Graham
Clyde Chapel
Dan McCauley
Ron Nelson
Mike Henthorn
Terry Blair
Ron Stief
Mark Argenbright
Alan Petaja
Doug Mazza
David Holy Cross
Tim Rostad
Livingston Indians
Mike McCauley
Kevin McCauley
Mike McCaueley
Pirates
Local Girls Attend Freedom Seminar at Montana State
Three local girls Miss Evelyn Tollefson Miss Kode Kalberg and Miss Audrey Tronrud attended a Youth Freedom Seminar June 18 to 20 on the Montana State University Bozeman campus. Sponsored by Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau with Mrs Howard Hanson as chaperone. Speakers included Dr Kay vice president Lubbock Christian College and Kenneth L Cheatham of the American Farm Bureau along with state staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Tollefson
Terrill Tollefson
Kode Kalberg
Tom Kalberg
Audrey Tronrud
Morris Tronrud Jr
Montana State University
Bozeman
Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau
Howard Hanson
Dr. Kay
Lubbock Christian College
Lubbock Texas
Kenneth L. Cheatham
American Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Red Cross Raises Flood Aid for Rapid City Victims
The Sweet Grass County Montana Red Cross chapter reports it has surpassed its flood relief quota for Rapid City. Funds sent to South Dakota, with local donors named. Montana Division rushes further aid, including a disaster van in Billings and volunteers from Kalispell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Red Cross
Montana
Rapid City
Henry Elgen
South Dakota
Pearl Miller
Stanley Hanson
Ruth Beck
Lloyd Rein
Svend Maitland
Keneth Schott
S. H. Solberg
Fred B
American National Red Cross
Steve Bofto
Great Falls
Billings
James Dettman
Red Cross Disaster
Kalispell
Bailey
Dettman
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Around the State
Robert E. Miller
Helena
Yeager Mine
Imber
Carl Mosness
Nat Clark
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