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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1957
Page
4
The Chateau hosts a two day Ladies Bowling Tournament with 16 team entries and 46 singles entries. Eight cash prizes available across all events, with 12 prize recipients in doubles and three in All Events. Rounds start 1 pm Saturday and 4 30 pm Sunday with prep and lane order rules.
State Patrolman Henry Helf logged two weekend incidents. Robert Keifer 35 of Great Falls dozed and veered off the Pendrey Conrad road five miles west of Conrad, cited for a basic rule violation. Four Chateau youths skid 285 feet after hitting a stockpass guard post near Priest's Butte. Rebecca D. Wilson 15 cited for careless driving. passengers Jo Ann Moore Cal Murray and Jay Dunckel unharmed.
Chairman K E Sturgis of the Teton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee urged farmers and ranchers to file cost sharing requests now. The committee will meet after April 15 to approve practices and set exact federal cost shares. Applicants should apply before April 15 for projects planned this year.
Jewel House Inc announces a $250000 scholarship fund for essays on The Importance of Higher Education to Me. Scholarships will total five hundred dollars to the first winner, three hundred to the second, two hundred to the third, and one hundred to the remaining sixteen winners distributed to their sponsoring schools. Entry forms are at Bob's Time Shop and submissions close June 30, 1957.
The notice notes many students will graduate soon and may pursue further education. It highlights the Jewel House Scholarship plan as a potential aid for those who submit timely winning essays on a progressive education topic.
The Teton Republican Women’s Club held its second regular meeting at Cornett Hall Pendroy on Friday March 29 with Mrs Murial Reiquam of Chateau presenting on The School Foundation Program Using diagramed statistics she explained state school revenue sources and aid apportionment for elementary districts in Teton County A Spring Conference at Shelby was announced for April 13 with reservations due by April 6 Several members attended and Miss Phyliss Thornton entertained with a skit Lunch followed and the next meeting set for Chateau Cornell Hotel April 26 to discuss Recent State Legislation.
James Wilkerson began work Monday on a new 2 bay service station for Phillips Petroleum Co on north Main Avenue. Jack Cherry, the station operator, says business will continue as usual with the grease house staying intact until the new building is finished and cars will be serviced and greased as before using a trailer house office on site.
Firemen responding to a farm home blaze near Sidney were slowed when a hay laden truck driven by William Schmierer blocked the road and refused to move. The truck pulled into the lane and spilled hay, forcing firefighters to circle before extinguishing the fire. The driver lived at the scene.
Mrs Catherine Chadwick announces forty thousand dollars in federal funds added to Montana library resources as the first installment of the Federal Share for the library development program. The plan aims to extend rural service by bookmobiles and supply small libraries with more books and assistance statewide, with local librarians and boards involved in implementation. Readers are asked to publicize the news locally and contact the State Library Extension Commission for details.
A column in Legion Auxilary News discusses the idea of a nation under God. The author argues that a nation is defined by its people and their shared beliefs in justice equality and freedom. The piece reflects on nationhood shaped by past struggles and future ideals.
Speech reflects on equality justice and freedom as hallmarks of the United States. It links Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence to a nation under God and peace on Earth. The speaker urges practicing ambassadorial ideals to overcome internal and external opposition.
Ben Chalmers of Chateau Garage announces a national Drive the Champ contest giving away 100 1957 Pontiacs in April. Participants must test drive a 1957 Pontiac and submit impressions on an entry blank. Four winners per zone will be chosen. entry blanks available at Pontiac dealers.
Frieda Schroeder presents sewing guidance on choosing proper tools for home sewing. She highlights dressmaker shears, pins, needles, a thimble, pincushion, and pressing equipment to achieve a professional finish.
Bill Sabo was elected commander of Howard Anderson Post No. 4606, V. F. W., at a recent meeting. Other officers named include Harry Van DeRiet as senior vice commander Jack Rogers as junior vice commander Leo Lien as quartermaster Bill Bankey as chaplain and Joe LaRance as 3-year trustee. Installations and ceremonies are set for April 9 with a banquet scheduled April 13 at 7 p.m. in the upper Legion hall for post members spouses Auxiliary members and escorts.
In doubles, Nelson-Hanson posted 1243 followed by Burt-Blixrud 1229 and Dirkes-Gaarder 1215. All Events leaders include Gaarder 1957 and Fuhringer 1908. Team results list Art's Service 2921 and Silver Dollar Bar 2882. Mr and Mrs Jack and returned to Choteau from Brookings South Dakota where Jack attended college.
Hospital announces visiting hours 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Read list of patients admitted including John Patefield Augusta Louis Erickson Bynum Mrs Jack Reiding Chateau Lawrence Lensing Mackintosh S D Jacob Hofer Augusta Mrs James Spinder Augusta James Van Cleave Jr Choteau Mrs Arthur Coffey Fairfield William Shortridge Augusta Evelyn Tetzel Fairfield William Wilkins Choteau Barbara Brown Choteau Roy Gallatin Augusta Births list three new sons for Mrs Jack Reiding Mrs James Spinder and Mrs Artha Coffey. Discharges include Mrs Gene Shelmerdine Darold Rundquist Judy Tuttle Charles Koch Mrs Elizabeth Huffman Ulric La Chapelle Floyd Barnard Linda Lesmeister Dominic Voeller Olie Bean James Tuttle and Mrs Agnes Arensmeyer plus others at Choteau and Augusta.
Shelmerdine captains grade school teams Wolverines and Badgers with Bob Hanson Rich Wilson and Rich Wil son among listed captains. The event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. with shot put broad jump hurdles sprints and relays plus a rib bons presentation. Teton county drivers license exams listed for April May and June on select Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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