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Hardin Tribuna-Herald. Hardin. Montana
Thursday, January 7, 1960
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Published every Thursday and entered
April 4, 1952, at the Postoffice at Har*
din, Montana, for transmission through
the mails as seoond*class matter under
the act of Congress March 3, 1(79.
EDITORIAL
SIZZLING OR SOMNOLENT?
As we lake our first steps into the new decade, colum
nists and editorial writers always start looking for adjec
tives which will which will best describe the ten-year per
iod we are entering.
The faltering fifties are behind us, now, and perhaps
some 20 years from now, a better adjective will be found
lo describe them. Meanwhile, what about the sixties?
What sort of decade are we facing, and, more important,
what kind of years will we make them?
As I looked over all the alliterative adjectives, I found
there were all kinds to choose from. If you think the tem
perature of affairs is going to rise, consider these —for
besides sizzling, there are scalding, scorching, smoky,
sweaty, steamy—and sweltering.
On the other hand, there seem to be a good many words
beginning with “S” that would describe a time of rest,
of indifference—perhaps of sleep—words like slothful,
slow, slumbering, snoozing and snoring.
The sixties may be shocking. I wouldn’t be a bit sur
prised if at times (and particularly during political cam
paigns) they don’t turn out to be strident, seandulous,
and sneering, to say nothing of scrappy.
There will be times when words like slip-shod and slov
enly, slavish and sodden, servile and shoddy will seem
like exactly the right ones to apply to this decade. And
this will be the times when the shallow, the scheming, the
short-sighted and spiteful seem t<kbe in charge.
Maybe they will be smug, stuffy, stodgy years, but J
for one hope they are not. Secure and settled would be
nice words to use, but it doesn’t look as though these ad
jectives will be very likely to apply, and I’m certain that
no one will be able to truthfully say they wil 1 be. are, or
have been the solvent sixties—l’ve got a hunch that the
spending sixties will be a more accurate description of
the next ten years.
They may be spinning, spiraling, swooping years, but
I’ll bet that they will be neither systematic nor stable.
There are some excellent words for the “hellfire and
damnation” type preachers to use for this decade. Think
what a wondeful time some of the shouters will have with
the shameless, salacious sexy, and best of all, sinful six
ties. And probably they will be right at times. Wouldn’t
it be startling though, if by some miracle we could look
hack on them as the spiritual sixties.
There are indications that thev may be scientific
years—during which we will often listen to the sage, the
savant and the scholar. And if we do they may turn out
♦o be the successful sixties.
And then there are the terms the beatniks might use —
perhaps the square sixties —or—and this might turn out
to be a pretty appropriate term—the shook sixties. If
some of the beat generation is still around when the dec
ade ends it would be cool indeed if their description turn
ed out to be “Solid, man, solidI”
Of comse, if we scan some of the reports we get from
government offices, they are likely to be stilted, statistis
eal or systematic years.
For the young they may be sensational or slapstick,
sociable or spontaneous, sportive, stirring or even stem
winding. Our elder citizens may find them sedate, sen
sible, sentimental or sorrowful, but I hope neither sterile
nor senile.
If we keep listening to our radios as we have in the past
decade, we are pretty likely to think of them as the syn
copated sixties.
I sincerly hope that our leaders are selective, subtle
and steady enough to keep them from being the sanguin
ary or slaughterous sixties.
There are dozens of other words to choose from—shab
by, shadowy, suffering, shakey, stealthy, struggling and
sinister, for example, that we hope won’t be right for this
decade.
There Lre some mightv good words, too, like searching,
selective, significant, splendid, sj>ectacular, supreme and
stupendous, that perhaps can be used to describe these
years after thy are over.
So far we have lived only seven nf the 3,650 some days
which history will call the 1960’5. The future is shrouded
from us all—and no one can tear the veil and look into
years which may be sunny and sweet or sour and squalid.
So until many more than seven davs have gone by, I nom
inate “The Suspensful Sixties” as the best title.
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Soil Conservation
DISTRICT NEWS
With the close or another year
we have stopped to take a look
at our finances. The District has
spent over 4600.00 for lath used
tn staking land leveling. This lain
can be used again If the markings
are planed on.
In some cases more lath was left
at a farm than was used. We ex
pect to pick this lath up Monday
the 11th. We would appreciate It
If farmers who had land leveling
done the past year would gather
any lath that can be reused and
have It ready for pickup. We would
also like to discuss any work you
may want to do In the future at
that tune.
NEWS
and
VIEWS
from r
Your (SHI
Extension Service |
by HAROLD STROBEL |
We in the Extension office would
once again like to remind all 4-H
clubs that there will be a 4-H
officers’ training school Jan. 8 at
1:00 p. m. in the community room
of the court house. We Hope all
officers will be able to attend and
other club members are welcome.
The weigh in days for the fall
tat beef weight gain contest will
be Jan. 10 and 17. Your 4-H club
leaders will be notified as to where
they will be weighed. The following
schedule will be carried out.
Jan. 16 - 11:00 a. m. - Mission
Dump - Efcap Creek 4-H Club; i
1:00 p. m. - Eagle Springs - Half-1
way. Maverick. Merry Maldens, Sun
shine Aggies; 3:30 p m. - Harry
Herbels - Community Hustlers.
Jan. 17 - 10:00 a. m. - June Red
dings - Ridge Runners; 2:00 p. m. -
Garryowen - Uttle Horn Beef
Rustlers.
Roy Greenwait. Fred Jeffers and
Ed Miller are the weighing com
mittee.
Occident elevator will sponsor the
fat beef weight gain contest for
1960
The 4-H Council fair board has
met and plans for the IMO 4-H
youth fair were discussed; also
discussion of having the fair with
the rodeo was held. Nothing de
finite has been planned as of yet
but serious consideration is being
given to all phases pertaining to
the youth fair.
The Adult Farmer classes per
taining to soils and crops will be
starting Jan. 12. These win be held
tn the Vo-Ag department of the
high school starting at 2:00 p. m.
The first class will be on toll form
ation by Rex Campbell, extension
conservationist, and should be a
very interesting kickoff topic for
the rest of our classes. Plan to at
tend and aldo bring along your
neighbor.
The annua! 801 l Conservation
district meeting will be held on
Jan2o starting with a noon lunch
eon at the American Legion hall.
We are hoping that you all will
reserve this date and attend. There
will be three new supervisors elect
ed this year The main speaker will
be Frank H Dunkle. Chief Intorm
atlon Education advisor for the
Montana Pish and Game depart
ment in Helena.
The early lambing which most
LOCAL CASE TRACTOR DEALS JOINS
NATIONAL TRACTOR SAFETY DRIVE
INDUSTRIAL MACHINE SHOP, Hardin. Montana, is par
ticipating in a nationwide Tractor Safety Program io pro
vide safety checks for fanners an all makes of tractors.
"Because tractors and farm implements are our buoi
neas. we are vitally interested in tractor and general
farm safety." said Ervin Schelske. the focal Caso dealer,
as ho announced his participation in the program.
"The condition of the tractor is important, as well as
the ability of the operator, and wo want to make it poo
siblo for every tractor operator in this area to be sure
his machine is in safe mechanical conditiaa." said Mr.
Schelske. “But in addition to operation, wo are also in
terested in making sure that tractors are safe for taoi do
storage, since many fanners are now putting their ma
chines into barns and garages for the winter, ho added.
The Tractor Safety Chock which Industrial Mnrhfcio
Shop is offering assures that the tractor is mechanically
safe for highway use. field use, and for inside storage.
A factory-trained mechanic will follow a comprehensive
chock list as ho inspects a tractor, and will give the
owner a written report of the condition of his machine.
A special “Safety-Chocked" seal will bo affixed to all
tractate that meet accepted safety requirements.
"I want to emphasise that this is a free service wo are
performing," Mr. Schaiako pointed out "and it Is avail
able to owners of all makes and types of farm tractors.
Since many farm accidents involve tractors, it io impor
tant that farmers strive to keep their equipment In safe
mechanical conditione
J. L CASE COMPANY
Radus, Wisconsin
farm flock owners practice means
that It pays to do a Uttle advance
planning on care of the ewes as
lambing time gets doser.
Extension livestock specialists at
Montana State college recommend
that you give the ewes some grain,
starting about a month before
lambing time. They suggest start
ing off by feeding a quarter of a
IMund of grain per day and gradu- ’
aUy increasing the amount to a
half pound dally just before lamb
ing. When ewes have good pre
lambing nutrition they*!! have more
milk for the lambs.
It Is also suggested that you give
the ewes plenty of exercise and this
Is especially Important if the flock
Is closely confined. Any arrange
ment you can make with feed,
water or salt so that the ewes wIU
have to walk a quarter or half mile
a day will be helpful. Lack of
exercise is often a factor in pre
gnancy disease, especially with big
heavy ewes that are kept in cramp
ed quarters.
I Your
Health Department
Reports:
The Montana Bute Board of
Health has recently decided to
have seat belts installed in all
state can.
A committee on safety has been
conducting an educational pro
gram among staff members; and as
a result. 85 additional seat belts
have been purchased by staff lor
their personal cars.
Hie ratio of Injury In car ac
cidents is two and a half times
greater to persons who are imt
using seat belts as compares to
those who are. Deaths occurring I
within the first 24 hours following
a car accident are three and six. I
tenths times greater when seat
belts are not used.
If the State or Montana considers
it advantageous to have Its em
ployees -use safety belts perha;>s
it would be a good idea for every
one to install them.
Eventually, of course, car manu
facturers will install them m an
cars. When the public learns the
facts It is hoped they will Insist
that belts as well as head lights
be a part of a new car.
Until then Is it up to every
driver to be smart and get his
own, and so protect himself and
others who drive with him.
Lame Deer-Bimey
By Margot Liberty
(Last Week’s Items)
Open roads and warm weather
have helped along Christmas cele
brations in the Birney area, with
several guests her? for the holiday's
and some residents away on vaca
tion.
Mrs. Walter Waddei of Mississippi
is a guest at the Three Circle ranch.
Bill Gardner of New Jersey Ie a
guest at the Preston Petre ranch.
Irving Alderson Jr and Pud Al
derson have left on a trip to visit a
number of friends in the East.
Mrs. Helen Sloss is In the East
spending Christmas with friends.
Bob Llnehardt has returned to
the R Bar ranch after a few days
of Christmas vacation. Helping Mr.
and Mrs. Gilbert Woodard in his
absence were Butch and Dick Fjell.
Mrs. Jack Arnold Is spending the
holidays with members of her fam
ily in Florida.
Mr and Mrs. George Knobloch
expect to fly to Florida for several
weeks in the near future.
Mrs. Prep Petre returned recently
from a t—p to Baltimore where she
visited a sister Injured in an auto
mobile accident.
Bob Jones made a trip recently to
visit his mother in Wisconsin
A baby boy, John Stokes Jr. was
recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Carrell in Sheridan. Wyoming.
A largo crowd attended the Home
Demonstration dub and 4-H dub
Achelvement day at the Corral bar
before Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Gross and family from Forsyth rep-
resented Rosebud County extension ।
personnel. A community pot luck
supper was served, and a lull pro
gram of activities followed. Presi
dent Alan Fjell and Vice President
Margie Fjell carried In the National
and 4-H flags. Hie flags were pledg
ed and a regular meeting was held
In which the forthcoming skating
party was discussed. Among the a
wards presented were seals and pins
to members having completed var
ious numbers of years' e?rvlce; a bull
statue to Susie Nance for her third
place award In showmanship, and
a silver bowl to leader Mrs. John
Moreland In appreciation of her
long service Vernon Bird then
showed slides of Korea and other
places to conclude the program.
College students home for the
holidays Include Mias Ann Carrell,
Miss Sandra Lloyd and Mark Nanbu
Jr. attending Montana State College
at Bozeman and Chip Petre attend
ing Montana State University.
Frank Hawkey spent three days
in Sheridan at Christmas.
The Christmas program at the
Blmey public school Dec. 22nd was
well attended. Forrest Dunning gave
the welcoming address was followed
by Carol Fjell, Jennie Tully, Bar
bara Moreland and Susie Gilliland
In “Busy Mother’s Problems." The
second and third grades presented
"Santa Goes on Strike" with Tom
Tully as Santa. They also gave “A
Heart for Tommy" with Randy
Fjell as Tommy. Jimmie Gilliland,
Jannle Georgen and Johnny More
land. Sharon Moreland and Judy
Georgen spoke pieces. Alan Fjelt,
Tommy Alderson and Judy Georgen
gave a pantomine called “A Bad
Mistake". The play "The Chrirtmas
Matchmakers" with Margie Fjell
and JoWhny Ebeling In the roman
tic leads as Aunt Emma and Jasper
Bumps also starred Kathleen Kraft,
Susie Nance uid Bill Alderson. Alan
Fjell gave a piece, and Tommy Al
d-rson the closing address. The pro
gram was followed by group singing
of Christmas carols and candy pass
ed by Santa Claus.
Following the program. Raymond
Rodin left with his family for their
home in Oklahoma. Mrs. Odell went
to California, where She will remain
for siveral days after school starts
again. Mrs Bob Tully will substitute
as lower grade teacher until she re
turns.
Mr Gookin of Hardin ■spent some
time repairing the TV tower In Bir
ney recently.
Joe Svaboda of the Quarter Circle
U is in the Sheridan hospital follow
ing rib and skull fractures after a
horse accident suffered this we~k.
A new propane stove has been do
nated to the Birney church by W. B
Powell and installed by Frank Haw
key.
High school students home for the
holidays are Marylee Moreland, Jay
Nance, and Butch and Dick Fjell.
Miss Barbara HunneU has been a
holiday guest in Birney.
Mrs Mary Katherine Hattox was
a guest of the Wilson Morrie nds
Sunday.
Christening services for Pauls
Pringri Liberty, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Forrest Liberty, and Rob
ert Warren Ebeling, son of Mr. and
Mrs Bob Ebeling Jr., were held at
the Birney Episcopal Church by
Reverend Ed Robinson of Sheridan
Sunday. A supper was held by Mr.
and Mrs. Warren Brewster at their
ranch home following the service.
The E M. Daniels held their tra
ditional Christmas night party this
year for people of the Birney com
munity. Out of town guests Included
the Mark Bearrows and the Gene
Woods.
Miss Klzabeth Knobloch, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Knobloch, has
been home for a few days from
nurse's training In Roohestrr, Minn.
Taylor Cox has been cutting fence
posts at the Henry Woodard ranch.
Blmey Cheyenne Indians cele
brated their traditional Christmas
this year with a feast at the Com
munity Hall and nightly war danc
ing.
Blrneyltes In the news these days
have been Jim Ryan whose picture
appeared In the Forsyth Independ-
ANNOUNCING
NEW NAME...
NEW YEAR...
Effective January 1, 1960, all National Farm Loan Associa
tions will be known as FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATIONS.
The new name better identifies the associations with the pur
poee for which they were chartered and (or which they have
operated through the years, namely, the making and servicing
of long-term, low-cost FEDERAL LAND BANK LOANS.
As in the past, the associations will continue to operate
with just one aim in mind — to provide the very finest in long
term farm financing.
FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION OF HAMMN
M. B. Yatas; Aunodation M—agir
Chartea Coddns. Charles E. Sweeney. Edmund Kelley.
L B. Jones and John T. Bedding. Booed at Directaa
ant in connection with hLs art chuw
es there, and Jamee Palmer of the
Blmey Day school with students
and staff members on a field trip to
Hardin, pictured In the Hardin
Tribune-Herald.
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Nail Kegs Used for Seats
—from Um Plentywood Herald
Nall kegs played an important part In furnishing the first case lo
cated :m tiie present sito of Plentywood. Because or a number of set
tlers Hocking Into mis territory in 1909 and 'lO it was almost Impos
sible to get freight without a great deal of delay
Although Peter Krebsbach had furniture ordered when he started
building his case, he had to content himself with make-rfilft sum
Iture until It was his turn to receive freight. That first furniture oon
slstod of rough, homemade tables, a few homemade chairs, and for
the most part, seats of emptied nail kegs.
In spite of the rude funlture business boomed. The carpenters, who
were imtUng up buildings around the'cafe, and the owners of these
buildings were steady customers.
Included In the pioneer service were lunches served at 4 and 5 AH
for fa- mers who had sold their grain at the elevator and were start
ing th" long trip home.
THE ANACONDA COMPANY
“Week for a Greater and More Prosperous Montana".
This Is a project that sheuM Include all Montanans.
MONTANA MATRONS
The Montana Matrons will meet
on Friday, Jan. 8 at 2 p. m. at the
tome of Mrs. Mae Peck.
Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Carrie
Minear and Mrs. Bess Steele.