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Newspaper

Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1965

Page

5

Porcupine Butte 4-H Club Meets for Rodeo Float Work

The Porcupine Butte 4-H club met at Melville school with Tully Lavold as president and Elton Tronrud leading pledges. Audrey Tronrud, Tully Lavold and Libby Anderson led illustrated talks. They plan June 12 at 2 pm to work on the rodeo float and cleaned the roads to school before the meeting. The Steady Workers 4-H club held a model meeting May 16 with Boulder club guests. Mary Lee Yost presided, roll call named favorite flower, a rodeo parade float was planned, and Robert Racicot demonstrated record-keeping.

Porcupine Butte Melville School Tully Lavold Elton Tronrud Audrey Tronrud Libby Anderson Kathleen Harper Steady Workers 4H Club Boulder Club Mary Lee Yost Robert Racicot Jill Yost

Boulder Meadowlarks 4H Hold May Meeting at Dugout

The eighth meeting of the Boulder Meadowlarks 4H club convened at 2 30 p m Sunday May 23 with Oscar Stone presiding. Members answered roll by hymn title Sing For the Wide Wide Fields and heard a Rural Life Sunday talk by Rev W F Clingman.

Boulder Meadowlarks Oscar Stone Harold Smith W. F. Clingman Christie Brunckhorst Marilyn Mathes Shirley Rostad Irene Peterson

Kent Kommunity Klub Meeting Sets New Schedule

The Kent Kommunity Klub met May 20 at 2 p m at Mrs George Myers home with nine members and two guests Mrs Ron Hauge and Mrs Gaylord Brunckhorst. They discussed June 2 Council items and voted to move meetings to the third Wednesday each month. Next gathering is June 16 at Mrs Vern Bondells home.

Kent Kommunity Klub George Myers Ron Hauge Gaylord Brunckhorst Vern Bondell

Sweet Grass Club Holds Mother's Day Dinner at Shipton Home

The Sweet Grass Neighborhood club met at the Harry Shipton residence for an annual Mother’s Day dinner on Wednesday May 19. A noonday banquet preceded a brief business meeting and an afternoon of visiting.

Sweet Grass Harry Shipton

Mary Circle Meeting at Mrs Reidelbach Home

Mary Circle will meet at the home of Mrs Joe Reidelbach today May 27 at 2 p m Mrs John Herries will give the lesson

Mary Circle Joe Reidelbach John Herries

Timber Tops Adopts June Weight Loss Pay Policy

Timber Tops met briefly Monday night and voted a policy paying 10c a wound for weight losses during June. Fines for June will also be doubled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 1.

Legion Auxiliary Special Meeting Noted

A special meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for Tuesday June 1 at 8 p m at the Legion wall. All members are urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion ‘Wall

Helena Knight of Pythias Leader Delivers Principal Speech

Bert Jensen of Helena, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, delivered the principal speech at the event. Details on the gathering and its purpose follow in the report.

Bert Jensen Helena The Knights of Pythias

Ranger Ellis Receives Award for Map Idea

Bozeman resident Bozeman Thomas G. Ellis of Big Timber is given a cash award and a commendation by Gallatin National Forest Supervisor Alan Lamb. The May 19 award honors a work improvement suggestion to print range allotment maps on cloth backed ozalid paper for durable field use in region one.

Bozeman Thomas G. Ellis Big Timber Gallatin National Forest Alan J. Lamb Forest Service Region One Ellis

Bowling Scores Tuesday Night Scratch

Rat Finks led the team standings with a 608 game while Hank Jones posted the top series at 598. Rat Finks took high team series honors with 1658 as Sad Sacks and Lonnie’s Boys trailed. Arne Petaja scored a 227 high individual game followed by Wink Johnson's 214 and 212.

Bulldogs Rat Finks Long Johns Lonnie’s Boys Tiger Tails Sad Sacks Lonnie’s Hank Jones Wink Johnson Arne Petaja

Don Wulff Tops KOOK Radio Talent Contest

Donald Wulff, MSC junior, won first honors in the KOOK radio talent contest in Billings. He sang and yodeled "Chime Bells" on guitar to claim a $75 prize. The Uncalled Four Plus Two finished second with a self written piece for Montana film The Gates of Hell.

Donald Wulff Msc KOOK Billings Don EMC Montana

Knights and Pythian Sisters Meet in Livingston Event

At a district annual meeting of the Knights and Pythian Sisters in Livingston Saturday attendees from Big Timber included Mrs. Rose Coles Mrs. Lonnie Bryan Mrs. Dan Laubach Mrs. James Brannin Harold Boe George Carl Forest Keller and Arne Hoem.

The Knights and Pythian Sisters Livingston Big Timber Rose Coles Lonnie Bryan Dan Laubach James Brannin Harold Boe George Carl Forest Keller Arne Hoem

County Federation to Elect Officers at June Meeting

Sweet Grass County Federation of Woman's Clubs holds final meeting and officer election Friday June 4 at 11 a.m. in the Library rooms. Bridger Federated club hosts and leads the program after a potluck noon luncheon.

County Federation Sweet Grass County Federation of Woman’s Clubs Bridger Federated Club

Republican Women Choose Dinner or Luncheon Meetings

The Republican Women of Sweet Grass county offer a dinner at the Baxter hotel Bozeman on June 3 or a Graves hotel luncheon Harlowton on June 4 with national officer Mrs Salmon as speaker. Interested attendees should contact Mrs O J Paulson and reserve by June 1.

Sweet Grass County Baxter Hotel Bozeman Graves Hotel Harlowton Salmon St. Petersburg Fla O. J. Paulson

Soil stewardship urged for urban and rural areas

Sweet Grass County SWCD chairman John Yost notes Soil Stewardship week runs May 23 with the theme Challenges of Growth. Observances include church services May 30 and emphasis on urban responsibility as population and land use pressures rise. The national association provides materials and church leaders helped shape messages urging wise soil use.

Sweet Grass County Soil and Water Conservation District National Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts John Yost Sweet Grass County SWCD Yost National Association

Forest Service News Notes Timbers and Training Update

Assistant Ranger Bud Counter and office secretary Mrs. C C Collenborne attended a three day timber contract school in Bozeman. About 70 feet of road washed out on the Boulder above Four Mile with Bob Davis in charge of repairs and Dennis Beer operating the dozer. Erling Arseth and Bob Fitzhugh cleared trail near the Boulder working from the Main Boulder ranger station. Ranger Tom Ellis showed a Walt Disney fire prevention film to about 250 grade school children.

Bud Counter C. C. Collenborne Bozeman Forest Service Bob Davis Dennis Beer Erling Arseth Bob Fitzhugh Boulder Tom Ellis

Maggi Wagner Featured by The Peacock at Pea cock Gap

Maggi Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner is highlighted in The Peacock Gap Country Club San Rafael California. A photo and caption note Maggi Ibrar of Tiburon a versatile artist to exhibit at the clubhouse during May. Her recent venues include the Trident Sausalito and Caprice showing sailboats and other pieces.

Peacock Peacock Gap Country Club San Rafael Calif Maggi Wagner Harry Wagner Maggi Ibrar Tiburon Maggi Trident Sausalito Coles

Hospital Notes and Local Social Aims

Hospital notes list admits from May 20 to May 24 including Richard Brannin L C Ashley David Bjorndal Mrs Walter McBride and Lloyd Rein with varying medical care status. Parkland Washington resident Helen Nicholson arrives with Floyd McAllister for Manhattan trip to attend baccalaureate and high school commencement where granddaughter Connie Jarrett graduates. Book club at Olness cabin holds annual overnighter with Mrs Ben Olness and several guests attending through Saturday.

Richard Brannin L. C. Ashley David Bjorndal Walter McBride Lloyd Rein Lori Reidelbach Lod School Helen Nicholson Parkland Wash Floyd McAllister Manhattan Henry Eigen Connie Jarrett McAllisters Book Club Ben- Olness Olness Upper Boulder Ven Yetrs Bil Cole Ae Barbara Peel Er Mena G. F. of Bosemans Aneer Syening Lois Willian

Poppy Day Observance With Local Awards Noted

May Day tribute highlights Poppy Day activities led by Mrs J O Matthew with poppies from Ben Franklin store. A poppy window by Mrs F B Peterson and Mrs Margaret Busha displays prize winning posters. Donna Mae Myrstol wins class 1. Claudia Woodhouse and Betty McCarten top class 2.

J. O. Matthew Flander Ben Franklin F. B. Peterson Margaret Busha Donna Mae Myrstol Claudia Woodhouse Betty McCarten

Senior Party at Hart Ranch Ends With Power Glitch

The Hart ranch senior party, sponsored by local families, featured square dancing and breakfast for graduates Tuesday night. A Montana Power transformer blew delaying breakfast, but power was restored by W. W. McArthur and Jack Altimus, entertaining guests and ending at dawn. Also note Virgil Broughton recovering from major surgery in Billings and awaiting release home.

Hart Ranch Barbara Hart Dean O. J. Paulson Vernon Standish Ron Watters A. C. McEdgar Langston Harlowton Collins House A. R. Collins Arthur Schump Jack Meskimen Montana Power W. W. McArthur Jack Altimus Billings Virgil Broughton Charles Surface St. Vincent’s Hospital

Health for All Unwealthy Unhealthy Pockets of Poverty

A neighborhood salud list shows rising sickness due to inferior food housing and crowding. Social investigators report pockets of poverty across various city areas reflecting broader national trends.

TB and poverty linked in war on disease

Dr James E Perkins notes poverty and slum living drive TB in the elderly and poor, as 1963 TB case rates rise in 31 major U S cities. Nevada's TB health group wins Anti Poverty Act funding to raise living standards in hard hit communities, underscoring that fighting poverty and disease is one fight.

James E. Perkins National Americe Nevada State Tuberculosis and Health Association

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