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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
3
A stark recruitment poster underscores peril and hardship with small wages bitter cold long months of darkness and a dangerous voyage. It promises honor and recognition if successful and cites Ernest Shackleton as endorsing the mission.
The Lewis and Clark Caverns in Cave Mountain overlook the Jefferson River trace back to early exploration, later become a national monument in 1908 and state park in 1937. Guided tours run May through September with varied hours and ticket prices for adults and children, including a lift ride to the caverns and a 46 degree interior temperature. The Paradise Room and Empire State column are noted features as visitors reach the half-mile, 10 percent grade lift and explore the limestone chambers.
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park sits on U S Highway 10 about 50 miles east of Butte Montana. The Three Forks region lies twenty miles east where the Jefferson Gallatin and Madison rivers form the Missouri headwaters. The park sits in the Rockies on a direct route between Glacier and Yellowstone parks, with a three mile scenic drive from the visitor center to the cavern headquarters and an exit marked on Interstate 90.
The Big Timber Toastmasters met with Greg Wareberg as sergeant at arms and Don Blair presiding. Guests included Ed Kenney and Jack Byrd from Cleveland, Ohio, as John Renneberg led topics and Dave Casey delivered an icebreaker.
John Edgren, a missionary candidate to Zaire, will present slides about his future work at the Evangelical Free Church at 4th and Everett this Sunday May 20 with services at 9 45 and 11 00 am. The public is invited.
The text describes regulated meat processing conditions to prevent contamination. It notes strict health rules for workers and plants, requirements for clean uniforms gloves and hair coverings, gendered hair nets, snoods for bearded workers, and the employment of scientists and quality control experts to ensure standards are met.
Chucky Jones son of Mr Don Jones placed second in the swine judging contest at the Little International in Bozeman on Saturday May 5. Bozeman guests Mr and Mrs Montie Riter and Mr and Mrs Walter Osborne spent Sunday visiting at Chuck Osborne's home.
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Monday May 14 with president Susie Matthew presiding. Delegates reported on the Three Forks district meeting and discussed Americanism and the Poppy Day sale set for Tuesday May 25. A high school girls ensemble directed by Miss Leslie Maxson with Kenny Wilson performed. Five new members Marie Chapel Belle Chapel Mary Dennis Dorothy Hanson and Donna Buechler were initiated. Lunch was served after adjournment.
Mothers Day Tea hosted by Rapstad school students and teachers Mrs Evva Sandve and Mrs Fear Moore featured readings puppet show songs and a forest care skit. The Yellowstone Victorians 4-H club met May 7 with 11 members 5 visitors and 2 leaders. plans included a McLeod trip rural life church visit bake sale May 25 and 4-H camp dues set at 2 per member. adjournment followed talks by Cheryl and Karen.
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