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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
1
An-era editorial argues prosperity hinges on more jobs and lower prices through markets, productivity gains, and better labor cooperation. It cites automation, rising wages, and foreign competition, urging understanding, fair wage productivity balance, and shared gains to restore full employment.
The Senior Citizens were honored at a Mother's Day program Monday sponsored by the Women's Missionary Federation of Melville. The musical program featured songs and performances by Mrs. Neil Bolt Mrs. Killian Weinfurter Mrs. Owen Mee Cleerey and others with Victor Tronrud John Johnson and a group of singers. Birthdays noted included Mrs. Mabel Brownlee Mrs. Anna Johnson Mrs. Fannie Fogler Mrs. Sylvester Lavold Mrs. Clara Zellers and Reider Anderson.
Danny Daggett Shay, 66, has been missing for 10 days from Leo Cremer Jr.s ranch. He left the Cremer home, where he had worked three days, and said he was headed for highway 19 at Wayne Edmonds ranch. Air and ground search has found no trace.
Cliff Dunham will supply the donkeys for a comedy softball game Friday at the city park under sponsorship of the Big Timber Jaycees. The game starts at 7 p.m. with admission of 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students.
Charles Woodcock aged 82 received a decree dissolving his marriage after his wife left him months after their 1899 wedding. The ruling was issued Monday in State Supreme court.
F. B. Peterson the duty treasurer will have his offices in the rear of the city hall and announce office hours later. The notice also notes Stacy Ieerie, daughter of her parents, hosting Friday at the Community hospital.
The fragment argues that exploiting the goose will push society toward socialism and mediocrity, warning against overuse of wealth and resource extraction. It frames the dilemma as a trap that weakens ambition and innovation.
Delegates from district 4 towns meet in Big Timber for a two day convention at the Congregational church with registration from 10 to 12. The program includes a colors ceremony, invocation by Fr Haligowski, welcome by Mayor Klindt, and remarks by Mrs. Dudley Tyler and Mrs. Thomas Morgan. A banquet, arts and crafts exhibit, and a bazaar are planned along with district business sessions and guest speakers led by Mrs. Hubert Bell and Mrs. Ernest Neath.
Reverend Brent Barker writes of small town life as he travels with Virginia and visits friends in Riverton and Casper. He recalls seeing Jim Fairchilds and Dennis Nicholsons, meeting Dee Von Miller and Ree Autres, and plans a trip to the Rocky Mountains while mentioning old connections in Denver and East Fourth Street.
A grim highway safety film by patrolmen will be shown at the American Legion hall on Tuesday May 14 at 8 p.m. The program includes scenes from accidents and the cries of the maimed. Admission is free.
Applications for the 1963 Big Timber Jaycee Rodeo Queen contest are being accepted by the Jayceens. Entry deadline is May 13 and ballots cost 10 cents per vote. Jars will be placed around Big Timber after May 13 to collect votes. A United States savings bond will be awarded to the queen.
Retiring Mayor Harold Boe received a framed plaque for years of service at a 6:30 p m dinner at Frye s Cafe before the city council meeting. Henry Klindt presented the award with C A Bishop and Dorothy Barbour also honored. Barbour absent.
The provision outlines tail lamp requirements for motor vehicles and trailers. Tail lamps must be mounted at the rear and illuminated, with height limits between 20 and 72 inches, applicable to vehicles drawn in a train.
Montana anglers prepare for the general fishing opener on May 19 after months of fly tying and equipment cleaning. Some fish during ice or whitefish seasons, but most await the opener to cast. Many streams stay open year round while mountain waters close Nov 30 until May 19 or June 16.
Leland Curtis Fessenden age 14 died from an accidental self inflected gunshot near the Yellowstone river while hunting magpies with a companion. The 22 caliber bullet struck him in the chest. funeral services were held at the Lowry Chapel with burial in Mountain View. He was born January 14 1949 in Big Timber and was an eighth grade student and Boy Scout. Survivors include his mother two brothers two sisters and several aunts and uncles.
Mrs. Dennis Beer takes over as Jayceen president from retiring Mrs. Russell Smith at the May meeting. New chairmen named for awards scrap book publicity and more. Rodeo prep for June 9 and Inaugural Ball May 11 discussed. State convention May 24 25 26 urged attendance. A 16 piece camping set purchased with coupons saved. Speak up program discussed.
Big Timber Lions sponsor Miss Big Timber contest to be held June 22 at the grade school auditorium. Committee invites local girls ages 18 to 28 who have high school graduation, no marriage, and talent to enter. Winner gets 150 scholarship and advances to Miss Montana in Billings. Miss Montana wins 1000 and competes for Miss America crown and 10000 prize.
Mrs. Vernon Spurgin hosted the T-Bone CowBelles luncheon at the Elks in Red Lodge with Rev. Elmer Idso delivering the invocation. Red Lodge High School sextet performed and Miss Marilyn Kyola showcased Future Homemakers of America talents. State Senator Wm. McKay and others contributed musical selections as outgoing officers received corsages and new officers were named for 1963 64 term.
A Washington college notes a seated concert at Mt Ellis area. Details are sparse but indicate campus events and local cultural activity.
A spring conference of Republican women drew about 90 attendees in Billings on Monday. Key speakers included Mrs. Floyd W. Lee from San Mateo New Mexico urging unity and volunteerism to secure victory in 1964, and state president Ona Wright addressing federal taxes. Other panelists urged focus on local tax involvement.
Mark Johnson was voted president of the Margaret Deegan chapter of the National Honor Society. Kristi Davis is vice president and Linda Yost secretary-treasurer. New members named include Linda Raisland Nina Adams and Lee Langhus with juniors and seniors elected to regular status and sophomores on probation.
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