Pioneer earns seven Montana press awards at Billings banquet
The Pioneer received seven awards in Montana Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, including two second places, two thirds, and three honorable mentions. The honors cover circulation 1500 plus and typographical excellence, with editor Larry Lowary and Mary Ann Lowary cited for editorials and a feature on Boulder Valley prospector Henry Hughson.
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The
Pioneer
Montana Press Association
Ramada Inn
Billings
Montana
Larry Lowary
Mary Ann Lowary
Boulder Valley
Henry Hughson
Agriculture Supplement
Boulder Valley grows vivid as summer graces the region
Bright pink wild roses and blue forget me nots color the Boulder Valley as summer begins. Frequent rains boost watershed health while campers enjoy fresh air and water at Gallatin Forest. Guest ranches tease summer schedules and visitors from multiple states converge on local ranches and roads see dynamite blasting on West Boulder Main Boulder link. Ken Schilling leaves for St Paul to attend grandfather Arthur Raths funeral.
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Boulder Valley
Mother Nature
Gallatin Forest
Ken Schilling
St. Paul, Minn
Arthur Raths
Ed Schilling
Melville
Water Development Policy Tightens Under Federal Laws
Water officials propose strict enforcement of the 160-acre rule for project water amid a lawsuit demanding adherence to the 1902 standards. Robert L. McPhail explains the Bureau of Reclamation will audit compliance via irrigation districts as the policy shifts. The pending bill sets 160 acres as the limit for private owners to receive project water, with consideration of land class and economic feasibility.
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Water Development Association
Robert L. McPhail
Billings
Bureau of Reclamation
Association
Bureau
Missouri
Secretary of the Interior
Wilitgro Garden Club June Meeting Attended by Members
Twenty five members and two guests gathered for the Wilitgro Garden Club meeting at the Dugout. Don Vissar of Milan's Greenhouse led a plant culture program and fielded questions. Members plan a June 23 trip to Joliet Flower Club. Bess Kellogg and Ethel McLauchlan hosted. The American Legion Auxiliary season closed on June 14 with officers for 1976 77 installed: Marie Chapel president, Shirley Rothman first VP, Carol Schriver second VP, Lydia Hauge treasurer, Donna Buechler secretary, and chaplain named.
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Wilitgro Garden Club
Don Vissar
Milan
Bozeman
Joliet
American Legion Auxiliary
Marie Chapel
Shirley Rothman
Carol Schriver
Lydia Hauge
Donna Buechler
Chaplin
Local social notes announce gatherings and honors in Big Timber
Mr and Mrs Jim Davis host dinner for Gene Dribnenki family. Pale Pedersons of Idaho Falls visit, sharing flood photos from Teton Dam collapse. Rita Morgan as Historian and Joyce Graham as Sargent at Arms lead meeting honoring forty five year charter members Alvhild Nicholson Margaret Busha Iane Bristol and Gladys O Leary with corsages and jewelry. Ten hostesses include Joyce Graham Fran Lundstrom Ethel Davis. The Sweet Grass Neighborhood Club met at O F Eppens ranch. Mildred Rostad hostess with eight members and five guests. program featured America the Beautiful and red white and blue dress code. July 27 picnic planned at C F Eppens ranch. bring dish. Big Timber Christian Women's Club changing dessert luncheon date to Tuesday from June 17 per Pioneer.
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Jim Davis
Gene Dribnenki
Palmer Pederson
Idaho Falls
Davis
Pedersons
Rexburg
Teton Dam
Pederson
Rita Morgan
Joyce Graham
Ann Willems
Virginia Hanson
Alvhild Nicholson
Margaret Busha
Iane Bristol
Gladys O'Leary
Fran Lundstrom
Ethel Davis
Sweet Grass Neighborhood Club
O.F. Eppens Ranch
Mildred Rostad
America the Beautiful
C.F. Eppens Ranch
City hearing on 65 mill tax levy continues
The session discussed tax millage limits and agreed to retain a 65 mill limit in the charter. Under state law cities face a 65 mill cap, but new provisions remove it unless voters approve further spending. The group urged charter language to cap at 65 mills while allowing higher spending only by popular vote.
Space mission flyer Boeing 707 over South Africa takeoff
David Baird of Big Timber flew a U S Air Force Boeing 707 from D F Malan Airport Sea Point on June 2 for a satellite tracking mission. Heavy equipment and fuel caused a low level departure, prompting Capetown residents to worry, a Cape Times report noted on June 3.
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Big Timber
Montana Power Co
Bob Flick
MPC
Livingston
Gus Stroh
Stroh
David Baird
John Baird
South Africa
U.S. Air Force
Baird
Air Force
D.F. Malan
Sea Point
Capetown
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Boulder River Ranch
Walter Aller
Mesa, Ariz
Mr. Aller
Gil Aller
Boulderites
Schilling Ranch
Leander Mundt
Litchfield
Minn
Marilyn Mundt
Morris
Anna Mundt
Denver
Volo
Caroliala
Denise
Leanne
Manassas
Mundt
Roy Schilling
Dick Garbe
Roger Hartung
Wesley Schilling
Anamoose, N.D
Elk Creek Road
Barney Warp
Warp
Glen Dagwitt
Fairfax
Iowa
Bob Fleming
Cedar Rapids
John Dhale
Allentown
N.J
McLeod
Boulder
Sam Cohn
Santa Barbara
Calif
Cohn
Banff
Lake Louise
Idaho
Glacier Park
Cohns
California
Klinot’s
Grand Cafe
Legion Auxiliary
Neighborhood Club
Geraldine Henton
Big Timber Christian Women's Club
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Gilbralter and
St. Topez
Color Shop
Leo
Heritage Inn
Great Falls
Lilley and Fischer
Evansville
Indiana
Lynn
House of Beauty
Jari
Kwick Kupple
Sweet Grass County
Wyoming
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