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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1968

Page

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Forman claims Black Power linked to World Communism

Seidton report notes James Forman of SNCC asserts revolutionary Black Power ties to World Communism and aims to destroy the U.S. capitalism system. He portrays the movement as part of a global liberation struggle and calls government forces “the enemy.” Continued on page eight.

James Forman Vietnam United States Tricontinental Havana Forman SNCC 14Th Street 7Th Street Washington, D.C

Ralph Lovelace Services Held

Funeral services for Ralph Harmon Lovelace 65 were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Bear's Mortuary Forsyth with Rev. Norman Austin officiating. Masonic graveside rites followed at Forsyth cemetery. Lovelace born February 11 1903 in Finley Kansas grew up in Oswatomie moved to Big Timber in 1912 married Katherine Kerns in 1926 and later settled in the Col strip area Survivors include his widow two daughters a brother and seven grandchildren

Bear’s Mortuary Forsyth Ralph Harmon Lovelace Norman Austin The Presbyterian Church Ralph Lovelace Finley Kan Oswatomie Big Timber Katherine Kerns Wyoming Colstrip Lora Kortum Seattle Margaret Dunbar Glasgow Raymond Deer Lodge

Sanitation Talk Highlights County Water Pollution Efforts

Livingston Lions Club heard Ray Hedrick the state sanitarian discuss Sweet Grass County sanitation issues and Boulder River water pollution. He cited hotel and trailer court inspections, overall cooperation, and shown slides from a neighboring community. R L Denesen, Northern Pacific Railway auditor, was guest speaker.

Ray Hedrick Livingston Lions Club Frye’s Sweet Grass County Hedrick Meagher Park Sweet Grass Boulder River Northern Pacific Railway Missoula

Junior Rifle Program Seeks Ammunition at School Range

The Junior Rifle Program at the high school basement Rifle Range needs ammunition this year as the National Rifle Association will not provide it. Interested organizations or individuals should contact George Domasco or Glen Westervelt to help defray costs and begin instruction once ammo is secured.

Glen Westervelt National Rifle Association George Domasco

Plant Dedication In Billings Sunday

The Montana Power Company will dedicate its new 180000 kilowatt steam electric plant in Billings on Sunday September 22 honoring J E Corette chairman and CEO. NBC commentator Chet Huntley will be principal speaker as the largest on the system and first coal fueled unit.

Montana Power Company J. E. Corette Chet Huntley NBC Montana Colstrip Western Energy Company Cheir

James F Battin to Visit Big Timber Next Week

Congressman James F Battin will visit Big Timber Wednesday September 25 to meet residents in Sweet Grass County and speak on current issues. A 6 30 p.m. potluck supper at the Legion hall precedes the talk with invitations extended to interested persons to bring a dish. Battin seeks reelection in the Eastern district.

James F. Battin Big Timber Sweet Grass County Legion Hall Battin

Montana Action Program formed to study state finances

A Miles City editor announced the creation of the nonpartisan Montana Action Program MAP to study Montana's finances and propose practical revenue solutions. The initial 30 members come from education business and civic groups with plans to expand to a MAP group in every county to enlist broad participation.

Citizens’ Council Montana Miles City Council Paul Husted Council For Financial Responsibility Husted Montana Action Program M.ap

Billings Wool Leader Frank Mackey Dies at 80

Frank Mackey 80 of 504 Clark Ave Billings prominent northwest wool grower and livestock buyer died Friday in a Billings hospital after a lingering illness. He led Mackey Sheep Co owned farms and ranch lands in Eastern Montana and served as Midland National Bank director 1945 to 1962. Survivors include his widow Frances York a Spokane stepdaughter and three grandchildren.

Frank Mackey Billings Frank T. Mackey Clark Ave Mackey Sheep Company Chicago Yellowstone County Frances York Greeley Colo Mackey Midland National Bank Holy Rosary Catholic Church J. A. Rucdi Spokane Wash

Services Held For Thomas J. Olson

Funeral services for 81 year old Thomas J. Olson were held at Lowry Funeral Home with Rev. Eugene W. Nilsen officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View cemetery. Olson, born May 25 1887 in Hammersmark Norway, lived in Big Timber after moving from Chicago in 1906. He worked as a pool hall operator, ran restaurants, and later built apartments before retiring to Livingston. Survivors include his wife Olga and two daughters Marian Johnson of Seattle and Betty Blair of Washington DC, plus three brothers and six grandchildren.

Lowry Thomas J. Olson Pioneer Nursing Home Eugene W. Nilsen Big Timber Lutheran Church Mountain View Cemetery Hammersmark Norway Jonas Olson Chicago Tinois Big Timber A.M. Grasfield Dead Man’s Canyon Grey Cliff Livingston Mr. Olson Olga Heiden Thomas Marian) Johnson Seattle Wash Jack Betty) Blair Washington, D.C Arthur Olson New York City Louis Olson Springdale Ark Oscar Olson Sullivan, Tl

Wood Cutting Bee Prepares Snowmobile Trips Near Independence

Dr. Don Henke and Wink Long spent the weekend on the Boulder just below Independence cutting wood for planned snowmobile trips this fall and winter.

Don Henke Wink Long Boulder Independence

Pfc Ronald Martin Killed In Vietnam

Army Private Ronald Martin son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Martin of McLeod has been killed in the Vietnam fighting according to a Defense Department report.

Army Ronald 8S. Martin Clifford Martin McLeod Vietnam Defense Department

CowBelle Fall Meet a Successful Montana Gathering

The Montana CowBelles Fall Council met on September 11 at the Lutheran Parish Hall in Big Timber with over 170 attendees from across Montana. Leaders and guests spoke on beef promotion, advertising, and state programs, followed by a smorgasbord and exhibitions, with awards and prize winners announced.

Montana Big Timber Julian Terrett, Jr Art W. Bickle Sr Ismay National Beef Council Orvin -Flare State Flare Texas CowBelles Assembly Dean Switzer Richey Montana Beef Council Ralph Miracle Montana Stockgrowers Association Don Walker Chicago National Beef Industry Council Lutheran Ladies Aid Bill Fraser Wayne Reed Don Blair James Hanson Melville Vernal Abbott Lewis Town Donor Montana Hereford Association Paul Holmgren Reed Point Melville Shorthorn Ranch Bob Cooney Harlowton Angus Ben Brownfield Glendive Gallaway Ranch Willitgro Gardens Club E. O. Overland Stillwater Carbon County Carbon

Hunter Safety Course Offered This Fall

The Hunter Safety Course will run September 24 to 27 at 7 p.m. in the High School Rifle Range basement. Open to all interested persons age 12 or older, instructor George Damosco notes the program teaches essential safety rules for hunting.

George Damasco

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Butterflies Event

Mrs. Bertha Webb traveled from Livingston to attend a Melville church function and stays with the Martin Longstad home. John Goosey Jr. spoke on butterflies to Big Timber’s second graders, showcasing his collection. Philo Maier and wife returned from five weeks in Alaska meeting friends in Seattle and visiting Katmai, Victoria, and Vancouver before heading home via Casper, Wyoming.

Livingston Bertha Webb Melville Martin Longstad John Goosey Jr Rapstad Eldred Brown Big Timber Alaska Philo Maier Florida O. C. Wheeler Seattle Katmai Victoria Vancouver Maiers Casper Wyo

Red Devils Edge Herders 13 12 in Hard-Hitting Tilt

Huntley Project and Sweet Grass County played a bruising football game with Big Timber winning 13 to 12. Key plays included Jim Kautz 26 yard TD run and Loren Ellison to Jack Fuller passes. Coach Bob Hauch praised the team’s effort and noted an upcoming game at Harlowton next Friday at 8:00.

Huntley Project Sweet Grass County Red Devils Huntley Jim Kautz Pig Timber Rught Loren Ellison Jack Fuller Don Shepard Mike Roberts Bill Smith Ellison Fuller Herders Scorinemmediately Big Timber Kim Nelson Larson Bob Hauch Mark Hanson Rick Henthorn Bill Buster Ken Wajek Harlowton

Weather Bureau records and local birth notice

Official Weather Bureau recordings at Norman's Conoco station. A son born September 15 at Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs Floyd Thomas weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Mrs Alvina Malley returned home from Reno after a month’s vacation with her son Robert Cases and his wife.

Official Weather Bureau Norman’s Conoco Station Floyd Thomas Reno Alvina Malley Robert Cases Nevada

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Dolan Luther Platte Mystic Lake Barney Warp Citizen’‘s Council Pfc Ronald Martin Red Devils Edge Herders John Nitey Charles Surface John Fifth and Hart
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