National Guard Holds Double Drill Weekend
National Guard Company B 20th Engineer Battalion conducted a full drill with lectures on first aid by Lt Stephen B Ollestad and anti guerrilla tactics by Lt Thomas Hillier. Rev Helmuth Fichtler spoke on What Is Right at the First Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Ollestad
First Congregational Church
Helmuth Fichtler
Fichtler
168Rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
Montana National Guard
Lavern Nelson
Thomas Hillier
Heard
National Guard
John Heurion
Rev. Fichtler
Burmeister Joins Operation Snowbank Training
Marine Pfc. Donald E. Burmeister, son of Mr and Mrs L A Burmeister, Gibson Route Big Timber Montana, participates in Operation Snowfex a cold weather field exercise with the 1st Marine Division 1st Battalion 1st Regiment from Nov 26 to Dec 17 at the Sierra Nevada training center near Bridgeport California Indoctrination cold weather equipment and winterized unit tactics are featured culminating in a battalion field maneuver before return to Camp Pendleton California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Nevadas
Calif
Donald E. Burmeister
L. A. Burmeister
Gibson Rt
Big Timber
Mont
1St Marine Division
Marine
Bridgeport
Camp Pendleton
Mrs Aller and Gilman Aller Visit Boulder River Ranch
Mrs. Gilman Aller of Boise Idaho stayed overnight at the Aller family Boulder River ranch en route to the Dude Ranchers convention in Sheridan Wyoming this week. Also reports on a Tuesday pickup truck collision near Melville with damages and a Boulder 4 H club meeting at East Boulder schoolhouse including donations and demonstrations.
Hearings Continue on Montana Phone Rate Increase
Protesters question a 19 percent Montana rate rise sought by Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co as the Montana public service commission finishes its second hearing phase. Testimony and cross examination focus on MST&T rate base depreciation and property appraisal practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
Montana Public Service Commission
Billings
Gordon Olson
Sweet Grass County
John S. Boggs
Mst&t
Denver
C. W. Leaphart, Jr
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Leo Graybill, Jr
Cascade County Trades and Labor Assembly
Boggs
State Bond Sales Show Increase in October Montana
Sweet Grass County Chairman Dr. D Claiborn reports October savings bonds sales rose over September by 390 242 dollars about 25 percent Federal Reserve data show 1 960 171 dollars worth of E and H bonds sold statewide in October County totals reach 8 456 dollars for the month He calls thrift a keystone for family security and dollar stabilization against inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Sweet Grass County
D. Claiborn
Federal Reserve Bank
Local Notes and Folks Meet and Community Updates
Local notes report Past Chiefs to meet at 8 o clock tonight at Mrs Creston Crest home. Mrs Mary De LaPiedra leases Bill Rule property in McLeod to build on site. Big Timber Lions plan December sale of light bulb assortments for club activities. Mr and Mrs Mike Breck visit Sheridan Wyoming to help care for hospitalized mother in law. clarification issued about accident location. Porcupine Butte 4H club Achievement Night drew about 80 with awards for F B Peterson and Louise Guild. leadership pins awarded to Leif and Thorvald Anderson. Hospital Guild reaches 375 members with 138 new. by law changes being planned. vocal trio performed Giannina Mia. next meeting February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary de LaPiedra
McLeod
McLeod Bar
Big Timber Lions Club
Sheridan
Mike Breck
Wyo
Anna Breck
Mike
Porcupine Butte
Melville Hall
F. B. Peterson
Louise Guild
Leif Anderson
Thorvald Anderson
Spike van Cleve
Elaine Anderson
Hospital Guild
Library Club
Lois Hatfield
Ronald McDonnell
Teé Busha
Chas. Nicholson
Giannina Mia
Frank Chase
Pre season roundup brings two nights of Big Timber hoops
The second annual pre season roundup arrives in Big Timber at the high school gym Friday and Saturday November 29 and 30. Two games each night start at 7 30 p m with the Herders opening against Stanford followed by Harlo against Belgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Timber
Herders
Stanford
Harlowton
Belgrade
Panthers
Harlo
Stanford Wolves
Clayton Nelson
Nels Christiansen
Harlo Engineers
Howard Veiles
Joe Lutz
Ray Dodds
Reserve basketball tickets available at high school
The sale of reserved seats for the coming home basketball games starts Monday November 25 at the high school office. Principal A R Collins says fans can buy by calling, sending word with a student, or visiting the office. Ten regular season home games are included and prices match last year. pre season Roundup is not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Collins
Herders
Collins
Family readers return from Las Vegas NLBA convention
Mrs. Alma Cort returned from Las Vegas with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sullivan of Hardin. They attended the NLBA convention and visited briefly with Mrs Cort's sister Mrs Tom Weller and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Alma Cort
Kenneth Sullivan
Hardin
Riday
Las ‘Vegas
Nev
Mrs H R West Dies in Bozeman Hospital
Mrs H R West aged 85 died at Deaconess hospital Bozeman after a month long illness. She was mother of Mrs Floyd McAllister. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Dokken Funeral Home in Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. West
Bozeman Hospital
Floyd McAllister
Deaconess
Bozeman
West
Dokken Funeral Home
Voting opens for ASC county committee election in Sweet Grass
Ballots go to all known eligible voters November 22 with a December 6 deadline. Voters may cast up to five ballots for nominees or write ins. The committee chair, vice chair, regular member and two alternates will be chosen. Eligible voters include farm owners tenants and sharecroppers involved in ASC programs. Call the county ASC office if a ballot is not received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Sweet Grass County
Doris McComb
ASC
There
Judge Loble Orders Milk Price Reduction
Helena district Judge Lester H. Loble ordered the Montana milk control board to lower a recent price boost in Billings. James Heimbechner of Billings contends under state law the producer should receive half the consumer price for a retail quart of milk and says he bears transport costs for milk from cows outside the Billings market area. The board had objected, arguing the complaint did not state a cause of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Lester H. Loble
Montana Milk Control Board
Billings
James Heimbechner
Heimechner
Milk Control Board
Heimbechner
California barber coupons barred by attorney general ruling
Los Angeles report says Atty. Gen. Edmund Pat Brown ruled coupons for free haircuts violate minimum price schedules. Barbers had sought to issue coupons and install juke boxes in shops. Brown found juke boxes allowed but coupons unlawful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Edmund Pat Brown
Brown
Bank Robbery Yields Tiny Haul in Keyesport
Thieves cracked the State Bank of Keyesport over the weekend but escaped with only six dollars in loose change and several packs of gum from President G. W. Gum’s desk. No injuries reported and no arrests announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyesport
Til
State Bank of
G. W. Gum
Mrs Mike Hammersmark Admitted for Medical Care
Improving after admission to Community Hospital on Monday, Mrs. Mike Hammersmark is reported in stable condition and receiving medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Hammersmark
Tuberculin Testing Planned For Sweet Grass County Students
The Montana Tuberculosis Association announces preliminary plans for tuberculin skin testing of students and school staff in Sweet Grass county. Funding delays for nursing services were resolved as the MTA will pay nursing expenses this year on a demonstration basis. R Merrill Alling will organize a county tuberculosis advisory board to guide the program and future control efforts. The Mantoux test will identify infected students, who will then be referred to their physicians to assess activity and ensure fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Tuberculosis Association
Sweet Grass County
MTA
R. Merrill Alling
Big Timber
Cattlemen Alarmed By Canada Imports
Montana cattlemen meet in Billings to discuss a surge in Canadian slaughter cattle imports. Archie McInnis cites 50 000 cattle from Canada through Sweetgrass June 1 to Nov 15 1957, with most going to big packers. He warns the trend harms U S beef and grain producers and Montana farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Montana Cattlemen’s Association
Billings
United States
Archie McInnis
McInnis
Canada
U. S
Calgary
Montana
Legion players sought for independent basketball team
Local athletes interested in playing independent Legion basketball must report at the high school gym tomorrow Friday at 7:30 p m. Also note activity around Big Timber business and a collision investigation in town. Big Timber Rifle team defeats Montana State College in indoor smallbore event with top scorers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Basketball
Legion
Nellie
Oscar Olson
Thorvald Anderson
Big Timber
Second Avenue
Anderson Street
Glenn McBride
Bjarne Mosness
Montana State College
Bozeman
Big
Farm Bureau Hosts Regular Meeting In Sweet Grass County
The Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau met at the American Legion hall for its monthly session. Seventeen Farm Bureau women were appointed to explore forming a county women’s organization. Delegates received voting guidance for three classes of resolutions to be considered at the state convention. During a recess, entertainment by the Goobeck's was provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County Farm Bureau
American Legion Hall
Farm Bureau
New NCAA Cage Rules Outlined at Skyline Meeting
A Salt Lake City rules clinic among Skyline Conference coaches and officials announced 1957 58 changes including goaltending prohibition above the rim strict stalling penalties and a revised one and one free throw rule. New protections favor defenders on charging fouls and define a 15 foot belt for offensive play to keep action moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Skyline Conference
Salt Lake City
James A. Naismith
New Mexico
Bill Stockton
National Guard Eases Recruitment Rules for High School Seniors
Montana adjutant general Major General S H Mitchell reports the National Guard Bureau has relaxed recruiting restrictions for non prior service personnel. High school seniors may enlist now with one year deferment before the six month training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Mitchell
Montana
National Guard Bureau
Genera Mitchell
Jaycees Sponsor Democracy Contest at Big Timber High
The local Jaycees sponsor the Voice of Democracy contest with Sweet Grass County students entering. Entries are judged on content delivery and originality of five minute scripts on I Speak for Democracy. Finalists perform in the high school library on Wednesday, November 27 with prizes $25 bond $15 and $5 certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Graham
Sweet Grass County
Voice of Democracy
America
U. S. Jaycees
Electronic Industries Association
National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters
Big Timber
Cayuse Hills 4-H Club Banquet Honors Members and Leaders
The Cayuse Hills 4-H club held its annual banquet at Frye's cafe with president Carol Hanson opening remarks. Louise Guild reviewed the cooking class nutrition study. Mona Lesman performed a ballet and an acrobatic number. Awards were given for pins, seals, ribbons, and sales achievements to numerous members and leaders including Leitha Blakely, Dick Hanson, Lynn Adams, Spike Chapel, and George Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuse Hills
Frye’s
Carol Hanson
Louise Guild
Montana
Mona Lesman
Billings
Orvin B. Flare
George Chapel
Edgar Adams Jr
F. B. Peterson
Leitha Blakely
Twilla Meserve
Donna Meserve
Lynne Adams
Harry Berg
Glenn Berg
Kenneth Hanson
Dick Hanson
Paul Hanson
Steve Hanson
Spike Chapel
Terlies
Lynn Adams
Edgar Adams
Lloyd Berg
Nora Hanson
Dorothy Hanson
Art Hanson
Henry Berg
Has Flu Mrs Peder Pederson Improves At Hospital
Mrs. Peder Pederson admitted to Community hospital Sunday for flu treatment is reported today to be much improved. A son named Tracy Lee, eight pounds, was born November 14 at Memorial hospital in Livingston to Mr and Mrs Carl Mosness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peder K. Pederson
Community Hospital
Carl Mosness
Tracy Lee
Memorial Hospital
Livingston
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Ozzie Nevin
Clarence Boehme
Boehme
Melville
Sheriff Thompson
Nevin
Boulder
Arnold Johnson
Kay Sharon
Jerry Lawrence McCauley
William McCauley
Big Timber Lutheran Church
Chiefs
Creston Crest
California
Gum
Jaycees
SGHS
Hawaii
Alaska
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Cayuse Hills Club
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