Four Injured In Bynum Head-On Car Collision
Four people were injured in a slow moving head-on collision in Bynum Monday. Frank Sivak of Bynum failed to yield as he pulled across the highway, striking the oncoming car driven by Sam Bennion of Idaho Falls. Mrs Bennion and one daughter were among the injured. Sivak and his wife also sustained injuries. All were treated at Chateau Memorial Hospital.
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Bynum
Teton Memorial Hospital
Chateau
Henry Helf
Frank Sivak
Parkett’s
Sam Bennion
Idaho Falls
Ida
Fay
Hell
Sivak
Sign Mix Up Frustrates Tourists Near Choteau Montana
Choteau Chamber of Commerce officials at a Tuesday meeting discussed a large highway sign north of Dupuyer that misdirects southbound tourists toward Valier and U S 91. The group aims to correct the sign to aid Choteau tourism and reduce driver confusion and plans to host about 60 travelers on Route 287 in September, with a final stop in Choteau and overnight stays after ceremonies.
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Choteau
Chamber
Walier
U. S. 91
al Hensley
Chateau
Choteau Park
Helen Sinclair Dies in Missoula After Stroke
Helen Isabelle Sinclair of Chateau died in Missoula after a ten day illness from a stroke. She was a housewife and funeral services are Friday at 2 p.m. Banks Chapel officiated by Rev. A Bernard Gravdal. pallbearers include James Dellwo Bob Dellwo Eddie Scott Tore Reuterwall Preston Jacobson and Jerry Breen. She was born December 9 1912 in Havre and married Howard Sinclair at Conrad. Survivors include her husband a daughter Viola Staples of Havre her parents Fred and Mrs Huntley Havre and five grandchildren.
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Helen Isabelle Sinclair
Chateau
Missoula
Banks Chapel
A. Bernard Gravdal
James Dellwo
Bob Dellwo
Eddie Scott
Tore Reuterwall
Preston
Jacobson
Jerry Breen
Sinclair
Choteau Lions Swim Team Stuns Havre in Junior Meet
The Choteau junior team upset Great Falls 70 to 67 at Havre Invitational with wins in both relays and two second-place finishes by the girls. Senior division saw Great Falls edge Missoula as Havre claimed third. Choteau swimmers led by Dave Forrest and Mary Meadows look to state meet glory in Helena.
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Choteau Lions Club
Great Falls
Havre
Choteau
Conrad
Chinook
Chateau
Missoula
Helena
Dave Forrest
Mary Meyers
Sally Mea
Forrest Johnson
Dell Rowley
Helena Hensley
Sally Meadows
Sally
Bob Cherry
Artie Anderson
Artie
Russell Koch
Gretchen Voorhees
Gretchen
Susan Meadows
Rich Clough
Montana University
Gindy’ Jackson
Stront
Susan Rathman
Wende Burns
Laurie Banks
Audrey Sheble
Susan Jackson
Detra
Abbott
Jane Burns
Frank Meyers
Bob Clough
Mike Tuel
Dean Gamradi
Arlee Johnson
Bob Hollar
Don Olson
Steve Koch
Jerry Asay
Ginny Jackson
Chateau council tackles traffic safety and zoning issues
At a semi monthly meeting the Chateau city council formed a committee led by Chick Sulgrove to study amber blinking lights and speed limit signs at four entry points after a Route 287 petition. They also planned drainage work for rainwater south of the Lutheran Church and to address smoke from the city dump. The Junior Chamber will install rubber caution signs after a boy was struck on Sev enth Avenue NW. Al Hensley presented Glasgow based zoning ordinance research for a Chateau plan to be submitted next meeting. Chateau Food received a building permit for a 70 by 25 addition to the rear of their store.
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Chick Sulgrove
Chateau
Jake Luinstra
Lutheran Church
William Arensmeyer
Curtis Wilson
al Hensley
Glasgow
Hensley
Chateau Food
Dutton and Simms Quarter Horses Triumph at Fairfield Show
Dutton and Simms stallions and mares dominated the North Montana Horse and Pony Show at Fairfield. Grand champion stallion Skip per Dell owned by Erwin Trebesch of Dutton. Reserve champion stallion Snuffy Tom owned by Marc Patton of Gallatin Gateway. Other top finishers include Yecker's Janice, Teton Duchess, Moon Bell, and Poco Russett. Horses from the northwest and Canada are featured in the statewide fair events.
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Dutton
Simms
Fairfield
North Montana
Skipper Dell
Erwin Trebesch
Snuffy Tom
Marc Patten
Gallatin
Gateway
Yecker
Janice
Leonard Gerhart
Bell
Teton Duchess
Laurence Trebesch
Miss Cabelero
Pete Cummings
Great Falls
Moon Bell
Dotty
Duster
Maurice Smith
Poco Russett
George
Maxine Ortner
Chateau
Lady Allegro
Doug
Nancy Dear
Kitty Hill
Dustress
Erwin ‘Trebesch
Marc Patton
Gallatin Gateway
Leo Rocky
Belt
Dusty Donovan
Donna Warnick
Erwin’ “Trebesch
Rambelon
Fred Dean
Cascade
Barney Boots
Harry Yeager
Dia‘mond
Beau
Little Ding
Dick Trebesch
Northwest
Canada
Hamptons Host Swan Lake Guests at Clara Baker Home
Mr and Mrs Hampton Bloor of Swan Lake were guests of Clara Baker for several days in the early part of this week, enjoying hospitality and local cordiality.
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Hampton
Bloor
Swan
Lake
Clara .Baker
Hailstorm hits Pendroy area with minimal crop damage
Local weather report says a heavy hailstorm struck the Pendroy area this morning while nearby Chateau endured a heavy downpour. Despite the intensity, officials report little crop damage.
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Carl
Pendroy
Chateau
Teton County 4-H Congress Wins Big At Dutton
The two day Teton County 4 H Congress in Dutton July 22 and 23 drew about 240 attendees Friday and 325 for the Saturday evening program. A 564 exhibit total showcased clothing foods electric and more with 26 demonstrations and numerous blue and red award winners across senior and junior divisions.
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Teton County
Dutton
Maurer
Herb Silberman
Collins
Jesse Bleecker
Chateau
Teton 4-H Club Council
Gary Schumacher
Great Falls
Coy
Davidson
Lyle Weist
Carolynn Weist
Judy Larson
Jerry Larson
Jimmy Larson
Darrel Shoquist
Kaylene Larson
Mike Shoquist
Eunice Arensmeyer
Ann Chalmers
Doris Grossman
Wilma Grossman
Marie Walstad
Jennie Bouma
Loretta Tomsha
Patti Schiller
Rebecca Lee
Kathy Holyoak
Floy Walstad
Corrine Klinker
Janet Maurer
Carolyn Schiller
Myrna Pierre
Jan Ragar
Construction Begins on Minuteman Missile Sites
U S Corps of Engineers moves from Malmstrom AFB to establish 11 Minuteman missile sites in Teton county near Cha These easement sites cover a few acres with access granted by landowners Construction will start immediately and crews of about 250 will work from Chateau quarters for roughly one year Afterward no personnel will remain at the sites Missiles are controlled electronically from Malmstrom AFB Local landowners cooperate in the defense project, which is described as the first of its kind in the United States Site locations remain restricted for now with public release planned later
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Chateau
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Minutemen
Out of
United States
Air Force
New Oil Well Activity Starts On Front
Shell Oil Co operating for Gulf Oil and others spuds a new well on the mountain front this week on the Ray Gibbler ranch near the Forest Service ranger station on South Fork of the Teton River. Depth to oil zones estimated at 3900 feet with zones similar to Turner Valley and Pincher Creek Alberta.
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Shell Oil Co
Gulf Oil
Ray Gibbler
Forest Service
South Fork
Teton River
Teton
U. S. Geological Survey
Turner Valley
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Can
First Grain Comes in at Elevators Here
Cha teau area elevators report initial grain arrivals from the winter wheat crop but volumes are light due to wet weather. By Wednesday the GTA elevator recorded 1,100 bushels with yields of 20 to 30 bushels per acre and a 56 pound test weight, while some fields run as low as 10 bushels per acre.
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Chateau
Chotea
GTA
Chateau High School Football Practice Begins August 23
Coach Fay Buck announces uniforms check at 7 p.m. Tuesday August 23 for Chateau high school football players before the 1960-61 season. Regular practice starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday August 24. The district opens Monday August 29.
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Chateau High
Fay Buck
Buck
Chateau
Pee Wee League Playoff Resumes Monday at Grade School Diamond
The Pee Wee league tournament resumes Monday Aug 8 with the final round at the grade school diamond. Chateau Feed and Seed Yellows beat JayCee Maroons 10 5 in the first round. Breen Qil Reds and F G Curtis Greens halved 4 4 when halted for darkness and rain. The winner will face the Yellows for the championship Monday night at 6 30.
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Chateau
Yellows
JayCee Maroons
Breen .Qil Reds
F.G. Curtis Greens
Patrick Duffey Dies in Calif
Patrick Francis Duffey, 58, a rancher from seven miles southeast of Choteau, died Friday in San Diego after a six month illness. Funeral at St. Joseph’s Church in Choteau Saturday at 10 am with rosary Friday at 7 30 pm. Burial in Choteau Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Duffey born November 26 1901 in Nevis Minnesota came to the Bole area in 1916 and never married. He belonged to Holy Name Society St Joseph’s Parish and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include two brothers and two sisters living in Idaho and California.
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Patrick Francis Duffey
Choteau
San Diego
Calif
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Thomas J. Gannon
Chateau Cemetery
Cedric Schroeder
Walter Magee
Maurice Lear
Fay Lear
Morris Larson
Paul Alzheimer
Duffey
Nevis
Minn
Bole
Holy Name
Society of St. Joseph’s
Knights of Columbus
John Duffey
Chateau
Marcus Duffey
San Fernando
Kathryn Dutro
Rathdrum
Idaho
H. M. Montgomery
Brother of Local Woman Crowns Ernest Evrard Drowns Fishing
Ernest A Evrard 73 of Leroy Township Michigan drowned on a Graham Lake fishing trip. He was brother of Mrs Rachel Edwards of Choteau. He toppled from a boat into the water as his companion clung to the overturned craft until rescue.
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Ernest A. Evrard
Leroy Township
Mich
Graham Lake
Michigan
Rachel Edwards
Choteau
Evrard
Long Dry Period Ends With Showers
A heavy downpour Monday on Chateau and vicinity failed to aid grain growers fully but relieved the area after two months of heat. Rain Tuesday further settled dust and delayed early harvests as crops suffered from cool weather and insufficient moisture. total rainfall reached .82 inches over the two days per courthouse records.
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Chateau
Choteau Texaco Grays Win Little League Championship
The Choteau Texaco Grays captured the Little League title by edging the Dellno Agency Reds 5 to 4. Gary Truchot pitched a complete game, five hits, five walks, four strikeouts, and Arlee Johnson took the loss. Cliff Sabo and Grant Gormley figured in key moments, while Robin Maloney and Don Moulton contributed strong plays. The season closed with praise for teams, coaches, and sponsors after a rain-free year. The consolation finals saw the American Legion Blues beat M A Motors Greens 14 to 5, with John Davison and Gary Malcott among notable performers.
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Choteau
Texaco Grays
Dellno Agency
Reds
Gary Truchot
Arlee Johnson
Grays
Don Moulton
Grant
Gormley
Roy Jacobs
Jim Waltermire
Cliff Sabo
Tom Delino
Scotty ‘Russell
Grant Gormley
Robin
Maloney
Hela
American Legion Blues
M & A Motors Greens
Mike Dellwo
Greens
John Davison
Blues
Davison
Dellwo
Gary Malcott
Jim Larson
Jim Sulgrove
Mike Dellno
Jack * Wiseman
Ross
Fitzgerald
Dave Warneke
Lawrence Truchot
Truchot
Dave ‘Warneke
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Helen Sinclair
Council
City Hall
Sherburne
Péndroy
Cong
MS . Dutton
Melvin Johnson
Power
Cedric
Minuteman
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Malm Strom Air Force Base
Patrick Duffey
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