Teton Future Farmers Win 45 Awards at State Fair
At the Great Falls State Fair last week the Chateau Chapter of Future Farmers of America earned 45 awards and 14 blue ribbons. Lawrence Truchot led with nine wins, followed by Darrell Stott with seven, across disciplines from lamb and ram classes to shop projects and hay displays.
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Teton Future Farmers
Great Falls
Chateau Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Lawrence Truchot
Darrell Stott
Truchot
Larry Swanson
Ray Yeager
Ronnie George
Rich Johnson
FFA
Moisture Eases Fire Hazard in Forest Areas
Forest service officials say moisture Tuesday night and Wednesday improves the fire outlook though the drought index remains high at 9. They urge picnickers and campers to take extra fire precautions this weekend, stressing that fire prevention is everyone’s business.
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Forest Service
Joseph Mock Rites Held at Dutton
Joseph Arthur Mock, 73, died August 4 at a Chateau rest home after a three year heart illness. A retired railroad agent born October 7, 1888 in Springfield, Missouri, he moved to Iowa then Dutton in 1916 and married Elda Amanda Johnson in 1928 at St. Paul, Minnesota. Funeral services were held August 8 at the Dutton Methodist Church. he served as Dutton Lions Club secretary for 13 years and held multiple community offices. Survivors include his widow, a daughter in California, two sons in Tennessee and California, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters and a brother. Interment was in Dutton cemetery. Banks Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.
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Joseph Arthur Mock
Chateau
Mock
Springfield
Warren Mock
Iowa
Dutton
St. Paul
Minn
Elda Amanda Johnson
Dutton Methodist Church
Theodore Cox
Dutton Lions Club
Dutton Lodge
AF & AM
Alpha Chapter
No. 103
OES
Christian Church
Elda
Evelyn
Long Beach
Calif
Kenneth Mock
Ooltewak
Tenn
Joseph Warren
Jim Carney
Torrance
Faith Ann Mock
Ralph Marsh
Santa Rosa
Roy Hansing
Comanche
Chet Gracy
Montebello
W. C. Mack
Des Moines
Model Cars to Be Shown at Chateau Drug
Local boys who have built model cars may display their hobby for the public. Entries must be brought to Chateau Drug the day before the event on Monday August 21.
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Chateau Drug
Local pool could reach 20 000 swims this season
Chateau Lions Club pool nears 20 000 swims as the season winds down on August 24. About 410 participants receive swimming instruction, with adults and juniors assisting lifeguards in a push toward the Gold Medal Club while weather prompts makeup sessions for younger classes on August 14.
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Chateau Lions Club
Fairfield
Chateau
Five Awards at State 4-H Beef Show in Great Falls
Debra Davidson of Choteau won first in Junior Showmanship at the 4-H Baby Beef Fat Stock show during the State Fair in Great Falls. Caralynn Weist of Choteau took second in Senior Showmanship. Danny Weist earned blue on his Hereford in the 700-800 pound class. Coy Davidson and Sally Olson also won ribbons in the 900-1000 pound class. Teton County placed fourth in County Groups with five-head entries.
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Debra Davidson
Bob Davidson
Choteau
Great Falls
Caralynn Weist
Danny Weist
Chateau
Coy Davidson
Sally Olson
Fairfield
Jim Larson
Kaylene Larson
Bynum
Teton County
Wheat quota referendum polling places announced for 1961 Aug 24
Polling locations across Montana for the wheat marketing quota referendum were announced by ASCS Chairman Lyall Schaefer. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, with absentee ballots available. The measure would set quotas and price support tied to farm acreage allotments and parity.
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Lyall Schaefer
Teton County
Schaefer
ASCS
Beef for Boys Ranch Project Worthy Undertaking
The county undertakes the Beef for Boys Ranch project co sponsored by Mr and Mrs Woody Armstrong of Chateau. It supports Yellowstone Boys Ranch in Billings by placing beef on tables and selling stock next year to fund food and clothing for the boys. YBR serves Montana boys, accepting both Protestant and Catholic youths, with secular chaplaincy and free medical care in Billings.
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Teton County
Woody Armstrong
Chateau
Boys’ Ranch
Yellowstone Boys’ Ranch
Billings
YBR
Armstrongs
Bob Hartpence
Lic
Yellowstone
Montana
United States
Boy’s
Nebraska
Armstrong
City Votes On Yearly Budget And Watering Rules
City council approves a $74,078.46 projected 1961-62 budget with a 40 mill total levy and $49,349.20 to be raised by taxation. A daily 9 p.m. siren will mark end of watering hours except Fridays. police court matters were also discussed.
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W. G. Irwin
Chateau
Firemen's Annual Picnic Set by Chateau Department
The Chateau Volunteer Fire Department schedules its second annual picnic for Wednesday August 16 in the city park at 6 p.m. Activities include badminton and horseshoes with a potluck lunch. Hamburger buns drinks coffee and ice cream provided. families bring a salad beans or dessert and their own utensils. Retired firefighters and their wives are invited as guests.
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The
Chateau Volunteer Fire Department
Meeting Postponed for Wi- Mo- Da- Si Group
The regular meeting of the Wi- Mo- Da- Si group, set for this coming Saturday August 13, has been postponed to Saturday August 19. The gathering will occur at the ranch home of Mrs Somes Peebles Sr at 8 p.m.
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Somes
Peebles Sr
Choteau Babe Ruth Leagues Clips Fairfield In Series Swing
Choteau Babe Ruth All-Stars defeated Fairfield All-Stars 7-1 at Fairfield and 25-5 at the Legion field in a two game set. Jim Sulgrove and Grant Gormley pitched well for Choteau in the opener as the winners extended their lead while Fairfield struggled for offense. The second game featured 12 Choteau hits to Fairfield’s three, with Shaw of Fairfield hitting a solo homer in the first inning. Continued next page.
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Choteau
Fairfield Allstars
Fairfield
Legion Dia
Conrad
Chateau
Tuel
Grant Gormley
Jim Sulgrove
Gormley
Sulgrove
Jim Scott
Jay Cole
John Davison
Ini
Shaw
Swim Team Wins 24 Places and Medals at State Championships
The Choteau Lions Club 3 swim team returned from the Helena state championships with 24 places and 8 medals among 278 competitors from 14 Montana clubs. Gretchen Voorhees and Rich Clough each earned two silvers and a bronze. Lauri Banks and Susan Meadows added medals, while Jan Oertel and others posted strong showings in diving and various strokes.
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Choteau Lions
Club 3
Helena
Chateauites
Montana
Chateau
Gretchen Voorhees
Rich Clough
Gretchen
Joan ‘Orr
Havre
Clough
Lauri
Banks
Jis & Climax
Susan Meadows
Susan
Jan Oertel
Forrest Johnson
Artie Anderson
Russ Koch
Lions Club
Tom Tesch
Susan Jackson
Hops Hensley
Patsy Hoy
Wendy Burns
Diane Gronberg
Ray Hanson
John Camden
Mel McNea
Grant Gormley
Mary Meyers
Helena Hensley
Dave Forrest
Tom Dellno
Bob Clough
Ron Swertsel
Doug Sterley
Marc Anderson
Lauri Banks
Steve Koch
Jerry Asay
Tom. Crocker
Susan. Meadows
Sally Test
League Boys Reminded of Baseball Game in Great Falls
Boys in Little League and Babe Ruth are reminded to attend the Great Falls Electrica baseball game this Friday night August 11. Meet in front of the American Legion building at 6 p.m. for rides. Parents should ensure uniforms are turned in immediately for winter storage.
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Little League
Great Falls Electrica
American Legion
Alec All
County 4-H Cooks Win 49 Blue Ribbons at State Fair
Forty nine entries from Teton county 4-H earned blue ribbons at the Montana state fair in Great Falls. Janet Maurer of Power won in home improvement. In food, oatmeal drop cookies by Carol Van Setten Fairfield Boben Proff Linda Russell and Jerry Habel Dutton captured firsts. Blue ribbons were also awarded for butterscotch bars.
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Teton County
4-H
Great Falls
Janet Maurer
Power
Carol van Setten
Fairfield
Boben Proff
Linda Russell
Jerry Habel
Dutton
Doctor Edward Cherry Opens New Choteau Dental Office
Dr Edward Cherry returns from California and plans to open his dental offices at 31 North Main Choteau on Monday August 14 The newly remodeled offices feature a blue and natural decor and modern equipment Cherry a Navy veteran and Northwestern University DDS will be assisted by Mrs William Breere and supported by a list of local dental assistants.
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Edward Cherry
California
North Main
Choteau
Olsen Agency
Cherry
Wesley Cherry
Augusta
Bynum and
Choteau High School
Montana State College
Northwestern “University School of Dentistry
Chicago
Sue Hay
Sterling, Ill
Northwestern
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Navy Dental Corps
William Breere
Crowe Family Visits Maryland Relatives After Trip Start
Reverend and Mrs. C Fred Crowe and their family departed early this week for Maryland to visit relatives and friends.
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C. Fred Crowe
Maryland
Crawford Named to Montana Economic Studies Committee
Rancher James M. Crawford of the Chateau area is appointed to Governor Donald G. Nutter’s 44 member committee on Economic Studies. Wesley A. D’Ewart elected chairman to survey Montana’s industrial development potential and coordinate Rocky Mountain state actions on water and hydroelectric energy control.
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James M. Crawford
Chateau Area
Donald G. Nutter
U. S
Wesley A. D’ewart
Montana
Nutter
Rocky Mountain States
Rocky Mountain
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Joseph
Dutton Cemetery
Banks Funeral . Home
Diamond Valley
Pendroy
Farmer’s Union Hall
Agawam
Collins
Beck
Power High School
Farmington
Farmington Hall
Bole
Lower Legion Hall
Women’s Club
City Hall
Greenfield
Greenfield School
E. Cherry Will
Rosemary Fuhringer
Susy Paddock
Arlene Bremer
Rebecca Lee
Diane Hadley
Katheryn Holyoak
Joyce Andrews
Judy Ragar
Gwen Shannon
Shirley Gronberg
Judy Larson
Sally Sulgrove
Margaret Larson
Jeannie McNea
Janice Fuhringer
Janice Fuuhringer
Marcia Petch
Ella Pfeifle
Dianne Mang
Karen Buchanan
Carol Osteberg
Florence Schmidt
Joyce van Setten
Andrea Lindseth
Judy Tangen
Sue Swanson
Jim Crawford
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