Choteau Favored for State Class B Swim Meet
Fresh from two straight Class B victories the Choteau Lions Club swims toward the Montana AAU Class B championship at Kalispell. About 10 teams compete as Choteau takes 42 of 60 swimmers with Anaconda and Choteau seen as top contenders while Sidney withholds a full team.
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Choteau Lions Club
Stan Rathman
Montana
Kalispell Evergreen Lions Club
Anaconda
Chateau
Rathman
Sidney
Choteau
Columbia Falls
Havre
John Nordhagen
Choteau Youths Sweep Awards at State Fair
At the state fair two Choteau youths won scholarships totaling 750 dollars. David A. Shannon captured 500 dollars, Judy Ann Cook earned 250 dollars, and Shannon's brother Charles represented him on a European scientific tour. Junior division saw Sally Sulgrove and Diane M. Gettel place with honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
David A. Shannon
Anaconda Company
Shannon
Judy Ann Cook
Charles
Sally Sulgrove
Chateau
Anaconda
Stevensville
Kalispell
Missoula
Butte
Great Falls
Weed Fire Near Chris Johnson Residence Contained
Choteau firemen answered a weed fire call Sunday morning on the northwest side near the Chris Johnson residence. The small blaze was under control upon arrival, the area wetted down, and the fire truck returned to the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Chris Johnson
Choteau’s
Huck Finn Day Promises Big Fun for Young Fishermen
Huck Finn Day on Sunday features a four age group fish derby from 11 to 2 at Spring Creek with prizes for first to third in each division. Jay Dunckel says the event welcomes Chateau youths and neighbors with safety patrols and post derby festivities at 3 and 2:15 awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
Jaycees
Toledo
Rodeo Grounds
Jaycee
Dunckel
Chateau
Ohio Man Killed in Mountain Plane Crash near Chateau
Thomas LeRoy Haley of Columbus, 31, was killed when a single engine plane crashed in the mountains southwest of Chateau during a flight bound for Tacoma. Richard Knowles, 27, also from Columbus, survived with minor injuries after the engine sputtered as Haley attempted to escape a box canyon. A Forest Service lookout spotted the crash and a helicopter crew from Chateau evacuated both men. Haley died at Choteau and was sent to Ohio for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Thomas LeRoy Haley
Columbus
Ohio
Richard Knowles
Teton Memorial Hospital
Tacoma
Knowles
Haley
U. S. Forest Service
Prairie Reef Tower
Don Leaderhouse
Leaderhouse
Phil Doughty
Augusta
Choteau
Michael Kelly
Prairie Reef
Sun River
Chateau Schools Plan Opening for 1965 66 Year
Ed Schiller superintendent says Chateau schools will open for the 1965 66 year on Monday August 30. High school registration begins the preceding week with more information to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Schools
Ed Schiller
Kegler Meet Slated by Choteau Bowling Association
The Choteau Men’s Bowling Association will hold its organizational meeting on Wednesday August 8 at 8 30 p.m. in Choteau Legion Hall. Lunch and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Men’s Bowling Association
Choteau
Legion ‘Hall
Seven Boy Scouts Planned 305 Mile Wilderness Trek
The group led by scout daddy Charles Allen, including Mike Wilkerson Burr Field Jay Timmerman Paul Stokes Ed McCollum Tim McCartney and Ronnie Allen, will depart Lincoln for a ten day hike through the Bob Marshall Wilderness. They start Tuesday from Indian Meadows and aim to reach Webb Lake then continue through North Fork Blackfoot River toward Danaher Station and beyond to Baldy Bear Creek before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allen
Mike
Wilkerson
Burr’ Field
Jay
Timmerman
Paul Stokes
McCollum
Tim McCartney
Ronnie’ ‘Allen
Will
Lincoln
Bob. _Marshall
Indian Meadows
Webb Lake
Webb
Heart Lakes
Allen
Inthe
Danaher
Big Prairie
Larch Hill
Baldy Bear’ Creek
Choteau Babe Ruth Edges Power 11 10 in Tight Subway Field Game
The Choteau Babe Ruth team edged Power 11 to 10 Thursday night at Choteau field. Randy Diener doubled twice and a single in three at bats helped Choteau build an early lead, while Power answered with late runs in the seventh frame.
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Choteau
Babe Ruth
Power
Mike ‘Dellno
Toute
Chotéau
Asmus
Randy , Diener
Cho
Tim McCartney
J.’ Bunk
Rogers Family Visits From Buffalo and Los Angeles
Charles Rogers of Buffalo Wyoming and Walter Rogers of Los Angeles with his daughter Karen were guests of the George Beaudeau and Jack Rogers families in Choteau documented during a recent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rogers
Buffalo
Wyo
Walter
Rogers
Los Angeles
Karen
George Beaudeau
Jack Rogers
Choteaci Sf
Clarkson Day marks ship nameplates for county history
Arnold H. Olsen will present the nameplates of the utility ship SS Robert E. Clarkson to Teton County Centennial Committee in Choteau during a noon ceremony at the city park on August 14. The event honors Clarkson, a Montana native and longtime county agent famed for unified county planning and major agricultural programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold H. Olsen
Robert E. Clarkson
Choteau
Olsen
Teton
Clarkson
Centennial Committee
Teton County
Montana
S. S. Robert
E.clarkson
Chinook
Montana State College
Bozeman
A. J. Ogaard
Unified County Planning
Cooperative
Joseph Kinsey Howard
City Purchases New Police Car In Chateau
The Chateau City Council awarded the bid for a new police car to Bob's Ford Sales at $1,350, the low bid of two opened at the July 19 meeting. A 1965 model was delivered. The meeting also considered land for a new baseball diamond northwest of the American Legion field, with a site proposed by James Spinder and W. E. Whealy reexamined for possible use as part of an expanded tourist park. Mayor John Dunckel named Jack Rogers and Bill McCauley to study the matter further. The council approved a grave opening fee increase from 15 to 25 dollars. A new insurance policy for city buildings and equipment will cover at full market value with a 100 dollar deductible, lowering premiums about 25 dollars yearly. Rates for mowing privately owned lots were set.
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Chateau
Bob
Ford
American Legion
John Dunckel
Jack Rogerss
Bill McCauley
Spinder
Whealy
Legion Diamond
Richem
John Groot
Surance
Arnold Hanusa
Great Falls
Guthrie Attacks Dam Plans Threatening Lewis and Clark Trail
Montana author A B Guthrie Jr warns that dam builders and Army engineers threaten the Lewis and Clark trail along the Upper Missouri. He criticizes public bureaucracy and cites the Montana Power Co as complicit, urging public action to preserve history and beauty.
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Army Engineers
Bureau
A. B. Guthrie Jr
Big Sky Country
Montana
Lewis and Clark
Missouri
Guthrie
Missouri River
Montana Power .Co
Great Falls
Billings
Hart-Albin
Clark
Montana Farmers Union inspires Legislative Fly In to Washington
Six Montana community farmers joined the Legislative Fly-In to Washington and met with Rep James Battin and Senators Mansfield and Metcalf to press farm program support. Olive Bauman called the effort representative of rural and urban Montana, asking if the trip helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power - Dutton
Washington, D. C
Olive Bauman
Charles Doheny
Walter Doheny
Jack Gunderson
Dale Bauman
Montana Farmers Union
Montana
Congress
James Battin
Mike Mansfield
Lee Metcalf
Urban
Harold Cooley
House ‘Agriculture Committee
George McGovern
Quentin ‘Burdick
Milton Young
George Aiken
Rolland
Ed Morris and Family Visit in Choteau Area
Mr and Mrs Ed Morris visit Helena spirits weekend with relatives in the Choteau area during Friday through Sunday. The note mentions traveling relatives and a social visit in town.
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Ed ‘Morris
Helena, Sperit
Choteau
Dana Boussard Paintings Shown at Spencers in Great Falls
Dana Boussard paintings and drawings are on display at Spencers in Great Falls through August 20. The exhibit opened yesterday, showcasing the artist's works to local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Boussard
Spencers
Great Falls
Social Civic Club Meeting Notice
The Social Civic Club will meet Tuesday August 10 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A D Huffman. Co hostess will be Mrs. D H Moulton.
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A. D. Huffman
D.H. Moulton
Choteau Girl Scouts Attend International Roundup in Idaho
Two Choteau Girl Scouts Sally Sulgrove and Barbara Cole joined hundreds of leaders at the Farragut Idaho Roundup camp. Delegates from 45 nations gathered for demonstrations and flag ceremonies along the Avenue of Flags. Rain canceled the final ceremony while the camp showcased cooking, construction, and outdoor skills with a vast food and water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Sulgrove
Barbara’ Cole
Wes
The
International
Farragut
Idaho
Sky
Connicil
Tradne
Sta- 1071
Aes
Sulgrove
Montana
Bally
Chateau
Judy ‘Wagner
Northfield
Joann Vandose
Burlington
Donna Morgan
Colchester
Jihad
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Jerry Breen
Mary Claire Hensley
Jimmy Forrest
Jody Hamilton
Doug Forrest
Lance
Sargent
Kathy Rathman
Tim Cook
Sharon Hoyt
Fred Tesch
Bonnie Bremer
Janelle Diener
Brad Sargent
Mary Ann Dellno
John ‘Breen
Larry Freedie
Conrad Gunderson
Jim Scott
Leonard Scott
Terry Martin
Darwin Abbott
Mike Smith
Frank Hensley
Lloyd Smith
Jimmy’ Weinert
Judy “Rose
Sandra Scott
Susan Hathman
Linda Hoyt
Carol Brandveld
Jeanine Hamilton
Margaret Tesch
Marcy Curtis
Carol Peterson
Debbie Preston
Mike Dellno
Tom Tesch
Barry Field
John Camden
John Scott
Ben Len‘sing
Tim ‘McCartney
Joan ‘Brandvold
John Hoyt
Susan Jackson
Hope Hensley
Tom Crocker
Romae Sargent
Vickie Preston
Darlene Reisch
Stuart Moulton
Gordon Moulton
Jay van DeRiet
Tom Hofeldt
Huck Finn
Ares
Mark Twain
Jay Dunckel
Banks Funeral
Kegler
Boh Amick
Helena
Denver Farm Security Administration
Neb
U. S. Bureau of Economics
Henry Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Lions’ Club
James Spinder
W. E. Whealy
Billings Gazette
Missouri Dam
Addison ‘R. Bragg
Cole
Jamaica
Ada
Charles M. Russell
Atiensdezvous
AW Sa
Big Sky Patrol
Holton
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