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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1976

Page

7

Pioneer Chronicle Details Cheyenne and Pioneer History

Obituary and staffing notes trace the Heckart family at Cheyenne Newspapers and editor roles. The Pioneer, founded 1889 in Sweet Grass County, chronicles editors from Hatch to Becks, Tichenor and Lowary, with later moves to Townsend Star and Harlowton Times.

Pioneer Sweet Grass County Morton Hatch Leon Olmstead James E. Sheridan John Thomas LaFond Sweet Grass News Big Timber Pioneer Jean P. Decker Pony Express Black Hills Miles City Star Billings Gazette Anaconda Standard Jerome Williams Big Timber Grace Ray Monte Beck Monte Becks Beck Stanley Tichenor Judith Basin Press Stanford Lowary Tichenor Harlowton Times Townsend Star

Sweet Grass County hears citizen input on government changes

Thirteen residents attended a study commission hearing in Sweet Grass County to discuss the preliminary report and an alternative form of government. They favored nonpartisan elections and more county commissioners, while debating a community council and consolidating offices like sheriff and coroner.

Sweet Grass County McLauchlan Sheriff's Coroner's Office Bjarne Bjorndal Margaret Huffman Bjorndal Nora Hanson

Hauck reports strong turnout for city recreation program

The city recreation program draws good attendance in its first two weeks despite weather. Adults and teens can join adult softball on Mondays and men’s games on Tuesdays and Thursdays at City Park. Hikes to local sites began with a Fish Hatchery trip. Field Days feature archery jumping hurdles and free root beer prizes.

Big Timber Larry's A and W

Eastern Montana College honors roll includes Judy Braaten

Judy Braaten of Big Timber is among several Eastern Montana College students named to the spring quarter honor roll, highlighting academic achievement across the campus.

Judy Braaten Duane Braaten Big Timber Eastern Montana College

City council maintains alternate watering rules amid delays

The council kept no exceptions on watering days and reported no protests to codifying ordinances. Donna Buechler announced a printing delay will push utility bills this quarter though residents should know their bills are not lost, just delayed and will be mailed once the treasurer's office receives them. Building permits were approved for Dennis Chapel, Robert Shelley, Harold Faw, Jim Cain, and Oscar Stephens for various structures. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6.

Donna Buechler Dennis Chapel Robert Shelley Harold Faw Jim Cain Oscar Stephens

Bicentennial events planned with fireworks and costumes

The 3 B s Isabelle Birkeland Catherine Boyee Buzz Kerr and Walt Martinz organize a 3:30 softball game with the rest of the afternoon free for visiting. Jaycees will stage fireworks and a cannon in the evening while flags and old-time costumes are urged all week. Parking will be provided near the park by Dean Lowry’s lots and Norwegian food will be served from the Viking ship by Sons of Norway. Other coordinators include Jane Gust Oscar Forsythe Alice Hoofnagle and Mary Ann Lowary.

Isabelle Birkeland Catherine Boyee Buzz Kerr Walt Martinz Grasfield Jaycees Dean Lowry Sons of Norway Jane Gust Oscar Forsythe Alice Hoofnagle Mary Ann Lowary

Grey Cliff School Board Minutes June 15 1976 Session

The Grey Cliff School Board met at 8 pm on June 15 1976 with all trustees present. May minutes were read and approved. Title I teacher interviews set for June 18 at 7 30 pm. Ronis Hedrick tuition approved to Absarokee in Stillwater County. Monthly bills approved for General Fund, Hot Lunch Fund, and Title I Fund with detailed payees and amounts listed.

Grey Cliff Ronis Hedrick Absarokee Stillwater County

Crops and ranges develop rapidly in Montana

Montana crops and ranges show fast development despite cool weather according to the Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service and Extension Service. Spring sown grains winter wheat sugarbeets and potatoes are in mostly good condition with scattered counties reporting fair and central Montana counties mostly fair to good.

Montana Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

Carter's anti gun stance shadow in Carter camp

NRA style scrutiny from Neal Knox notes Carter supporters push for strict gun control. Morris Dees and Fund for Animals figure as anti gun groups with aims to ban handguns and challenge the NRA. Regenstein linked to environmental and anti hunting causes and possible Interior post bid. Street gossip hints at potential Attorney General and Interior influence within Carter camp.

Jimmy Carter U.S Neal Knox Rifle Magazine Knox Carter Morris Dees New National Gun Control Center Dees National Rifle Association Lewis Regenstein Regenstein Fund For Animals Cleveland Amory Alabama George McGovern McGovern Georgia Secretary of the Interior

County agent announces July 4-H events and beef cattle bulletin

July 1 6 30 p m 4 H Livestock Judging Contest Fairgrounds July 13 15 Northwest Plant Food Association Conference Ramada Inn Billings July 13 5 30 8 p m 4 H Style Revue and Home Economics Judging Contest Congregational Church July 13 8 p m 4 H Style Revue Congregational Church New materials cover Major Factors Affecting Weaning Weight in Beef Calves Beef Cattle Size and Production Requirements Proceedings U S Range Livestock Experiment Station Beef Cattle Field Day Cattle size bulletin discusses productive herd cows with digestible energy needs Cattle sizes 1000 lb 1 05 Mcal per mile 1500 lb 1 58 Mcal and 50 lb calf wearing weight difference references safe prices calving problems and size options.

Fairgrounds Northwest Plant Food Association Ramada Inn Billings Congregational U.S. Range Beef Cattle Field Day

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