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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1964

Page

8

Local Notes Roundup of Montana Socials and Visits

Billings weekend trip for Mr and Mrs Mike Hoyem to Dr and Mrs Bob Thompson home. Mrs Nettie Sylling of Billings stayed with Mrs Hannah Harlan and attended Ronald Halver’s family golden anniversary. Regional Democrats Women’s Clubs met in Hardin including Mrs Roland Clark and others. Citizens Bank showcases local scenery kodachromes by Franklin Grosfield and John Ronneberg. Keith Allen born to Mr and Mrs Dean Larson at Livingston Memorial Hospital weighing 10 pounds. Bozeman visits Big Timber. John Drivdahl starts work with Bozeman contracting firm. Harve Fincher returns from Grass Valley California noting 22 inches of snow previously and blossoms now. Kinsey and Hager of Charlson Motors to receive Ford awards at banquet in Billings. Ray R Frye to stay in Richey indefinitely. April 3 dessert bridge planned by Big Timber Women’s Club at the Dugout. Thorvald and Mrs Olsen return from winter in Grand View Washington. Olsen resumes work for Tom Fellows.

Dean Larson Keith Allen Memorial Hospital Livingston Bozeman John Drivdahl

Royal Neighbors Open Meeting and Cancel April Event

The Royal Neighbors gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs. Charles Willson presiding. District Deputy Anna M. Rhyner attended as a guest. The charter was draped for the late Mrs. Florence Kirkwood. A party planned for April 7 was canceled but a regular meeting will occur that date at 8 p.m. Lunch committee included Mrs. Pat McKay Mrs. Herman Gibson and Mrs. Norman Hale.

Charles Willson Oracle Anna M. Rhyner Florence Kirkwood Pat McKay Herman Gibson Norman Hale

Esther Circle to Gather Next Thursday Hostess and Speaker

Mrs. K. Haugstad will host the Esther Circle meeting next Thursday March 26 at 2 p m Mrs. F B Peterson will give the lesson.

K. Haugstad Esther F. B. Peterson

Sweet Grass Republican Women to Meet This Saturday

Members of the Sweet Grass County Republican Women will meet this Saturday March 21 at 2 p m in the library club room. Special guest Mrs William Mather of Roundup sixth vice president of the Montana Federation of Republican Women's Clubs will discuss legislative issues and voter registration. Invitation extended to all women in Sweet Grass county to attend.

Sweet Grass County Republican Women William Mather Roundup Montana Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs

American Legion Auxiliary Meets with Small March Turnout

Members met March 9 with Mrs. Clarence Petaja presiding in place of Mrs. Tana Voges. Linda Fellows played two piano selections while a Girl Scout troop led a flag ceremony. Mrs. Ray Lee Traver organized refreshments. Nine members attended due to flu and colds.

American Legion Auxiliary Clarence Petaja Tana Voges Linda Fellows Ray Lee Traver

Bozeman Bankers win state AAU tourney final 82 74

Bozeman Bankers defeated Billings State Finance Co 82 to 74 in the championship of the state AAU basketball tournament. The win sends Bozeman to regional playoffs as Miles City 600 Lounge takes third place with a 52 to 48 victory over Lewistown National Guard. High scorer was Milt Horton and attendance was below expectations due to flu and other activities.

National Bankers of Bozeman Billings State Finance Co Miles City 600 Lounge Lewistown National Guard Big Timber Broadus Billings Lewistown Billings State Finance Columbus Big Timber-Broadus Miles City Billings Finance Smart Gee Milt Horton Montana State College Larry Neese Miles City Five Rocky Jim Franklin Billings Finance Aggregation Jaycees

Harlowton Captures Class B Title In Billings Surge

Harlowton won the Montana Class B state basketball tournament title in Billings by defeating Roundup 44 39 in the final. Shelby took third with a 74 57 upset of Malta as coach Bob Petrino praised his team’s hustle and grit in overcoming early deficits and upsets to claim the championship.

Billings Harlowton Montana Wolf Point Libby Roundup Red Lodge Engineers Circle Ronan Shelby Malta Bob Petrino Petrino Butte Western Montana College of Education Forsyth

Legion Post 19 Hosts 45th Birthday Dinner for Members

American Legion Post 19 invites members and wives and Auxiliary members to the 45th Legion birthday dinner this Saturday evening at 7 at the Legion hall. Door prizeswill be offered for both men and women and an entertaining evening is planned.

American Legion Post 19 45Th Legion the Legion Hall

TIMBER TOPS MEET WITH ED HOLMBERG PRESIDING

TOPS held a Monday session with Mrs. Ed Holmberg in charge. Mrs. Jim Wood and Mrs. Forrest Ullman were named losers of the week. Awards night is planned for Monday March 23 at the next meeting.

Ed Holmberg Jim Wood Forrest Ullman

Rachel Circle Teas at Mrs Carl Mosness Home

Mrs Carl Mosness will entertain the Rachel Circle at her home on Wednesday March 26 at 8 pm.

Rachel Carl Mosness

Mary Circle Meeting Set at Mrs. Moffett Home

Mrs. Ed Moffett hosts the Mary Circle meeting at her home on Thursday March 26 at 2 pm. Mrs. J D Herries will give the lesson.

Mary Circle Ed Moffett J. D. Herries

Alta Jean Chapin Weds Frank J. Dunst II in Colorado

Alta Jean Chapin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Chapin of Greeley Colo and granddaughter of Mrs. George Alden married Frank Joseph Dunst II of Denver on March 14. Dunst a CSU senior in electrical engineering holds several honoraries and ROTC rank. Chapin a CSU graduate in home economics education teaches in Fort Collins and is a Pi Beta Phi member. They will reside in Fort Collins until August.

Ward Alta Jean Chapin Gerald Chapin Greeley Colo George Alden Frank Joseph Dunst II Denver F. J. Dunst Jr Colorado State University Sigma Tau Kappa Nu Phil Beta Kappa Lambda Chi- ‘Alpha Army ’ Rotc CSU

Hospital Notes on Local Admissions and Discharges

Harold McLauchlan was admitted Wednesday for medical treatment and released Monday. Harold Smith, a flu patient, admitted Thursday and discharged Sunday. Ray VanderVoort admitted Thursday for a fractured leg from a logging accident. Mrs. Blanche Huntley admitted Thursday for medical care. Charles Bainter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bainter, admitted Saturday for a cut foot and released Tuesday. The flu admissions include Mrs. John Alexander, Sunday. Mrs. Harry Holm and LeRoy Schilling, Monday. Lorin Nitcy, the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nitcy, admitted Monday. Sigurd Andem admitted Tuesday.

Harold McLauchlan Harold Smith Ray VanderVoort Blanche Huntley Charles Bainter Raymond Bainter John Alexander Harry Holm LeRoy Schilling Lorin Nitcy Gary Nitcy Sigurd Andem

Boulder 4 H Club Sees Fifth Meeting at McLeod School

President Nancy Ewan opened the Boulder 4 H Club meeting at McLeod school with pledges and a song. Ricky Movius introduced programs including Bill Rule on pelts care, Carol Gallentine on pot roast prep, and Bob Racicot presenting a film on keeping records. Lunch was served by Mrs Boland Clark.

Boulder 4H Nancy Ewan Boulder 4-H McLeod School Rojl Ricky Movius Bill Rule Carol Gallentiine Bob Racicot Boland Clark

Boulder Meadowlarks Hold Fifth Meeting At Dugout

The Boulder Meadowlarks met Friday at 8 p m at the Dugout. Pledges and songs were shared. Joyce Thomas performed a piano solo Goodbye Old Paint. Special guests included Mr and Mrs F B Peterson Yellowstone Victorians and Steady Workers 4 H clubs.

Boulder

Black Bear Seasons Open in Montana in 1964

Helena Montana. The 1964 black bear hunting season opened with cold but successful starts in parts of the state. Officials remind hunters only one bear per license year and that cubs or females with cubs may not be taken. Hunters who failed to bag a bear in 1963 can still hunt on 1963 licenses, but new licenses must be bought after April 30.

Helena Montana Fish and Game Montana Fish’ and Game

Time to Fertilize Trees Says Montana Extension Expert

Orville W. McCarver of Montana State College Extension Service advises late winter fertilizer for trees and shrubs to spur early growth and earlier fall maturity in Montana. Growth depends on age size soil moisture and fertility. application timing varies by individual tree. The summary notes Harlowton finished its conference season tied for fifth place.

Bozeman Orville W. ‘McCarver Cooperative Extension Service of Montana State College Montana McCarver

Fertilizing Trees Based on Diameter At Ground Level

A guide recommends measuring the tree diameter at one foot above ground, halving that value to set pounds of fertilizer. For a 10 inch diameter tree, use 5 pounds of a 16-200 or 20-200 mix, spreading evenly under the limb spread. Early season application is emphasized, snow does not affect the process.

Bedrock Beneath Victoria Land Ice Lies 1000 Feet Below

Antarctic Victoria Land rests over bedrock about 1000 feet below sea level, with ice averaging around 10000 feet thick above it, indicating a substantial ice cover over the terrain.

Antartica Victoria Land

New land use plan for watershed facilities

The article notes continued coverage on land use with facilities planned as part of the watershed project. It mentions technical assistance for planning wildlife and recreation developments through the local soil and water conservation district.

Soil and Water Conservation District

Prescription Suggests Florida Vacation Hidden Within

Louisvil le resident Warren Smith leaves a doctor’s office without reading a prescription and returns an hour later with it to pharmacist J D Koontz who smiles after a quick glance. The note oddly recommends “Take one trip to Florida. Vacation at leisure.”

Louisville Warren Smith J. D. Koontz Smith Florida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mike Hoyem Melville Country Bob Thompson Nettie Sylling Hannah Harlan Ronald Halversons Democratic Women’s Clubs of Hardin Roland Clark Sidney Fraser Helen McAuslin Albert Osen Owen McCleerey Citizens Bank Crazy Mountains Franklin Grosfield Natural Bridge Falls John Ronneberg Sen Ford William Kinsey John Hager Charlson Motors Ford Motor Co Northern Hotel Kinsey Hager Richey Ray R. Frye Big Timber Woman’s Club Ernest Nelson Thorvald Olsen Grand View Wash Mr. Olsen Tom Fellows Amin Moore As Moore Allman Lumber Company Vaughn Ragsdale, Robbins & Gust J. S. Solberg Co BIG Royal Neighbors American Legion Alta Jean Chapin Colorado SGHS At-T Charlson Hei Big Timber Bakery Lederle Globe, Cutter, Parker Brands University of Wyoming, Plant Science Division Wyoming Montana Flour Mills Co USDA Chipman Chemical Co Wasatch Chemical Co Valshcal SKY Flight, Inc
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