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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1962
Page
8
A pair of student essays explore democracy in the United States and the meaning of the flag. Karen Buchanan praises freedoms, patriotism, and citizen responsibility, while another student questions true democracy, arguing equality and self-governance require more than official ideals.
Mike Ferris of Choteau High School argues democracy lives at home as much as in schools or government. He urges thoughtful discussion and united effort by teachers and parents to teach and practice real democracy for future generations.
Mr and Mrs William McManus and family of Great Falls along with Mr and Mrs John R Kemp arid family Tongi Beach Calif visited Mrs Irene McManus Friday. Kemp is in the navy and will leave for duty in Japan in May. his family will join him in July. Mrs Pete Pedersen spent the weekend in Billings visiting Mrs Benedict. Mary Mendel Jan Siezak and Meredith Bear, all teachers in the Choteau school system, will attend the Seattle World’s Fair opening this weekend.
United States Savings Bond chairman for Teton county promotes a May to June bond drive as a nationwide effort since 1951. He cites military ideological and economic threats from communism and urges citizens to buy extra Savings Bonds to bolster defense, curb inflation, and build future buying power.
The Montana Federation of Republican Women's clubs holds a spring conference at the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls on April 26. Registration begins at 11 am, luncheon at noon, with sessions until 3 15 pm. Main speaker is Consuelo Bailey, Vermont national committeewoman and former senator. Other officials from Billings Belgrade and Sweet Grass will participate. Reservations to Mra Fréd Meadows, 406 2083, by April 24.
The coming marriage of Roberta Kaye to Frank J. McFalls was announced by Mrs. Bessie Edwards of Chateau Tempe Arizona. Roberta a Napa High School and Iowa Business College graduate works in Good Samaritan Hospital Phoenix personnel. McFalls a Lancaster High School graduate and Navy veteran attends Arizona State University Tempe. A May 11 wedding is planned in Phoenix.
Two men pled guilty before Judge W. W. Black on Monday and received suspended sentences. Noel Williams, 21, Panama City, pleaded guilty to taking an auto without consent and drew five months suspended. Darold Rundquist, 29, Augusta, pleaded guilty to first degree burglary and received a three year suspended penitentiary sentence with parole under Montana Parole Board.
Janet Moulton joins 94 fellow Emanuel Hospital student nurses in the cap ceremony marking the Portland hospital’s 50th anniversary capping service.
A3c Richard Koch son of Mr and Mrs Howard A Koch Chateau returns on leave and will depart May 11 to enter Arizona State University under the airman education and commissioning program. He will be promoted to staff sergeant on admission and attend as a regular student for two years with all expenses paid. Upon degree completion in astronomical engineering he will go to officer training at Lackland AFB Texas. Koch is a 1951 Chateau High School graduate and previously attended Montana State College.
Alex Zier of Chateau tops the A & E Lanes Men s Nine Line Singles with a 1794 series. Lyle Coughlin Brady sits second at 1767 and Howard Welker third with 17. Bob Maricich Great Falls posts 1754 for high series. Fish Great Falls bowls 255 high game. Estimated first prize is 100 dollars. high series pays 20 and high game 10. The tournament ends this weekend.
A shop promotes a new flower line for wedding announcements and invitations. The range includes matching napkins and thank you cards, with offerings also for birth announcements.
The Spring Home Demonstration club tea in Fairfield Friday April 13 drew 125 women. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon and a program by Modern Mrs Modern Homemakers Sunny Slope and Greenfield clubs with amusing spring hats. Frieda Schroder presented a National Library Week display from MSC and Mrs David Larson hosted as emcee.
The regular city council meeting was moved from April 16 to April 23 to allow bidders time to prepare bids on the Chateau police car. Officials found the bid call confusing for dealers about the vehicle type and sought bids on a compact six cylinder or standard eight cylinder car.
The Teton County Red Cross collected about $2,200 in a month long drive, about 85 percent of a $2,692 quota. With a few donations still expected, a slightly higher final tally is anticipated and a full breakdown will appear in the Acantha later.
Mr and Mrs Donald McGillis announce the birth of a son at a Great Falls hospital on Sunday, April 15. The newborn adds a new member to the family, extending the McGillis line in the community.
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