History of Church Indicates Continued Growth in 50 Years
The article traces growth of Trinity Norwegian Lutheran Church of Farmington from 1895 services by Rev. L Carlson to formal organization in 1901 under Rev. A Lunde. It notes monthly travel, long commutes by train or bike, and the move to incorporate on February 2 1903, with continued development through 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Lunde
Trinity Lutheran Church
Farmington
Lunde
Great Falls
Collins
Burton Beach
L. Carlson
Burton
Engel Olsen
A. Lunde
Olsen
Stephanus Lindseth
Trinity Norwegian Lutheran Church of
Joseph F. Dirkes Dies at 62 in Power Farm Community
Joseph F. Dirkes, 62, longtime farmer west of Power since 1914, died yesterday. Rosary at Power Catholic church Friday at 7:30 p.m. Mass Saturday 10:00 a.m. Burial with military graveside services in Chateau cemetery. Banks Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Dirkes
Power Catholic
Chateau
Banks Funeral Home
Lutherans Have Many Active Leaders Here
The Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church at Chateau grows from a handful in 1907 to 935 parishioners in 1957. It lists leaders across boards and circles including Enoch Stroh as church board chairman, Kaare Larsen and Robert Gormley as trustees, and officers for Ladies Aid Priscilla Esther Circle Dorcas Circle and Lutheran S Brotherhood among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Chateau
Usted
Enoch Stroh
Kaare Larsen
Robert Gormley
Chester Baker
Clarence Carlson
Tena Johnson
Gordon Haiberg
David Baglien
J Burr Huffman
Dorothy DeRusha
F. G Curtis
Arnold C. Hanusa
Marie Larson
Lydia Stroh
Elmer Erickson
Muriel Reiquam
Farmington
Lawrence Swenson
Ernest Carlson
Leslie Chalmers
John Nordhagen
Chris Swenson
Lloyd Pedersen
Ona Jaumotte
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
John Chalmers
Amund Larson
Albert Jaumotte
Priscilla Esther Circle
Agnes Arensmeyer
Tom Moore
Wayne Hart
Dorcas Circle
Oliver Hanson
Barney McClue
Lutheran S Brotherhood
Robert
Earliest Wheat Harvest Records Highlight Teton County
Farmers in Teton County began the earliest winter wheat harvest on record with several deliveries. Al Jaumotte and Herbert Styren brought in winter wheat of 60 lb weight not suitable for milling, while Henry Van Setten and Ed Anderson reported 25 to 30 bushels per acre. Early deliveries to GTA and General Mills mark a two week advance, with prospects for fair to good yield despite drought limiting spring wheat and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
GTA
al Jaumotte
Choteau
Herbert Styren
Farmington
General Mills
Henry van Setten
Ed Anderson
Davidson
Gallatin Valley
Luinstra Brothers
Weiss Brothers
Trebeschi
Morris Smith
Sid Hanson
Glen Yeager
Joe LeDesky
Farmington Gallatin Valley
Toole Talks To Democrats At Park Picnic
Jack Toole president of the Montana Cattlemen Association addressed Democrats at a Chateau Park picnic. Gordon Mathison introduced him as Montana Young Democrats Club president. Toole praised Teton County Democrats and framed the election as a choice between two parties with distinct rights. He criticized the federal budget and cited school lunch program spending benefiting packers. Continued on Page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Toole
Montana Cattlemen’s Association
Chateau Park
Gordon Mathison
Conrad
Montana Young Democrats Club
Teton County
Toole
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Armour & Co
Blood donors at Dutton exceed quota in blood draw
On July 24 the Dutton blood drive drew 96 donors who provided 88 pints, surpassing the 65 pint quota by 23. The Royal Neighbors of Dutton sponsored the event, and the Dutton Red Cross chapters praised the donors and members for their hard work and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Royal Neighbors of
Dutton Red Cross
Royal Neighbors
Schmits Visit Paulus Family in Port Washington
Mr and Mrs Fred Schmit and their son George of Port Washington Wisconsin are visiting the homes of Mrs Emma Paulus and Mr and Mrs Nick Paulus. Mrs Schmit is Nick Paulus sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schmit
George
Port Washington
Wis
Emma Paulus
Nick Paulus
Schmit
Hallways at Chateau High School Receive Fresh Paint
Chateau high school students will pass gleaming hallways when classes begin on Sept. 3. The first painting in years brightens corridors and a repurposed faculty room provides a new guidance area. The Industrial Arts room gains new drawing tables and a ceiling, one flight of stairs is rebuilt, and some classrooms have re-surfaced floors. Grade school cyclists gain safer bicycle racks and an improved intercom system aids paging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High School
Methodist Youths Attend Adventure Camp Near Neihart
Methodist Intermediate Youth Fellowship members from Chateau and Pendroy attended an adventure camp at King's Hill last week. The group included Tommy Crocker Jan et Moulton Detra Abbott and others led by Mrs Robert Crocker and Rev. Moore. Camp attendance set a record with a fine program and a wonderful week, and Reverend Moore thanked those who provided transportation and support.
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Methodist
King’s Hill
Tommy Crocker
Janet Moulton
Detra Abbott
Ginney Lou Jackson
Scotty Seaton
Marion Bateman
Roberta Crocker
Carol Inbody
Roy Inbody
James Crane
Garry Dunckel
Marlyne Moon
Connie Poore
Virginia Gollehon
John Swanson
Chateau
Janice Stromswold
Pendroy
Mrs Hawkins Visits Sisters in Great Falls
Mrs Kathryn Hawkins of Great Falls visited her sisters Mrs Anni Broders and Mrs Earl Terry for a couple of days early in the week. Mrs Emma McGoldrick and Mrs Betty White returned from Seattle Monday after a ten day visit with their son and brother Clyde Kraber and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Hawkins
Great Falls
Anni Broders
Earl Terry
Emma McGoldrick
Betty White
Seattle
Clyde Kraber
Cloud of Smoke Accompanies Model T Caravan to Choteau
A Model T caravan rolled into Choteau at noon on Saturday with a cloud of smoke trailing the unique cars. The optimistic group planned to travel over Logan Pass in Glacier Park that afternoon, a steep climb expected to challenge even the hardiest '57s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Logan Pass
Glacier Park
Cheteau
Missoula
Helena
Great Falls
Browning
Kalispell
Market Cards Now on Hand At ASC Office
Eligible wheat producers may secure 1957 wheat marketing cards by visiting the Teton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office. Lyall Schaefer announced qualifying farms include those with wheat acreage under allotment or excess penalties settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Chateau
Lyall Schaefer
ASC
Schaefer
Secretary of Agriculture
Mrs Maynard Opposes City Lighting District Fees
County Treasurer Lorraine Maynard warned that the proposed city lighting district would shift costs to lot owners, placing a heavy burden on those with marginal land. She urged residents to object at Monday night’s council meeting when the resolution to create the district is to be considered.
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Lorraine Maynard
Maynard
Trinity Lutheran Church in Choteau marks 50th anniversary
The Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church in Choteau celebrates 50 years of service to Farmington and Choteau communities with four visiting pastors and a reunion banquet. Events include worship, a memorial service, addresses by pastors from Spokane Seattle Billings and Maxbass, a potluck, and a historical program with music and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church At
Choteau
Farmington
Bernard Grandal
Chateau
A M_ Skindlev
Spokane
Gravdal
Robert Gronberg
Vernon Scott
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Olaf Anderson
Seattle
Gravidal
Carl Wedum
Chris M. Swenson
Ralph Glenn
Billings
Rocky Mountain District
Scott
Wedum
Grandal
Cirecto
Maxbass
Noak
Trinity
Gordon Hatberg
Golf Exhibition On Fairways At Chateau
About 45 people attended a potluck and witnessed a six hole exhibition between Mike Dudick Great Falls pro and Jerry Schurer state junior champion at the Chateau golf course. Dudick shot par over six holes while Schurer finished one over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dudick
Great Falls
Jerry Schurer
Dudick
Schurer
Montana
Georer Eichhorn
Chateau
Eichhorn
Peterson and Co
Valley Forge Jamboree Impresses Montana Scouts
Arnold Hanusa reports on the Valley Forge Boy Scout Jamboree with Chateau Troop 51 members Dan ny Hansen Gordon Larson Jimmy Murphy Fredate Jackson and Bob McAuley. The boys toured Valley Forge Capitol visits New York City landmarks and the Statue of Liberty. They describe 3000 scouts on 2000 acres camp life and a final dinner requiring 1333 steers. Hanusa notes train costs exceeding 30000 and his role as North Montana finance chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Arnold Hanusa
Chateau
North Montana
Hanusa
George Washington
Richard Nixon
Bob Feller
Otto Graham
Fred Waring
Washington, DC
Capitol
Mike Mansfield
Lee Metcalf
Senate
House
New York City
Statue of Liberty
UWN
Building
Chinatown
The
Bowery
Rturn
Montana
Spokane guests visit Hansen and Black families
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Hansen and Mrs. Grace Black host guests from Spokane, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Slade, their son Donny and daughter Christy, with additional visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Bad Guthrie Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Hansen
Grace Black
Leon Slade
Donny
Christy
Spokane
Bad Guthrie Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lutheran Brotherhood
Junior Luther League
Strain Brothers
A. Bernard Gravdal
Trinity Lutheran
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Church
Lutheran Church
Teton
Neihart
Larry Banks
Sid Johnson
Williston
N. Cak
C. G. Passmore
J. W. George
Sharon
Donald L. Byrd
Gerald A. Boomer
John H. Byrd
Wallace
Ida
Montana State Highway Patrol
Montana State University
Valley Forge Jamboree
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