Choteau Wins Little League Title in rubber game
The Choteau Little League Invitational final required a decisive Monday game after a split with Conrad. Choteau exploded to a 10-2 victory led by Ken Spinder on the mound and Rusty Dailey sealing the final innings. Spinder fanned 5 with 0 walks on 4 hits. Dailey had 2 strikeouts and 2 hits allowed. Choteau’s offense produced 11 hits led by Mike Arensmeyer with 3 singles and a double.
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Conrad
Choteau
Chateau
Ken Spinder
Rusty Dailey
Spinder
Dailey
Diedrich
Caroll
Mike Arensmeyer
Marc Baker
Augusta
Dutton
Fairfield No. 1
Geraldine
Chateau City
Power
Browning
Fort Benton
Fairfield
Choteau City
Gertaldine
Cascade
Choteau Legion
Chateau Legion
Kelly Hirsch
Frank Witt
Kevin Weekly
Hirsch
Tom Eisenzimer
Keil
Dick Chase
Kirk Dunckel
Zales Davidson
Pat Kelly
Gary Passmore
Jack Armstrong
David Hoge
Perry Lindgren
Choteau Swimmers Head to State Meet in Lewistown
Forty seven Choteau swimmers will travel Friday to Lewistown for the State Championship Meet on Saturday and Sunday. Coach Wayne Krahe notes Sidney and Bozeman as favorites, with Columbia Falls Kalispell and Glendive also strong contenders, while 47 swimmers qualified for state by placing in the top eight at divisional meets.
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Choteau
Lewistown
Wayne Krahe
Sidney
Bozeman
Columbia Falls
Kalispell
Glendive
Montana
Helena
Whitefish
Anaconda
Donna Ferris
Theresa Scott
Denise Weinert
Jeannie Dellno
Jackie Ferris
Chuck Nauck
Jim Rathman
Krahe
Chateau
Reverend Hanks Outlines Counseling Duties at Lions Club
Rev. Vernon Hanks of Great Falls spoke at the Chateau Lions Club Tuesday on counseling for domestic problems. He described cases involving marriage counseling, troubled youth, child custody, and divorce, stressing child welfare over preserving marriages and noting shifts in custody trends as working mothers and fathers change roles. He cited six needs for a successful marriage: affection, security, recognition, creative expression, new experiences, and self esteem.
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Vernon Hanks
Great Falls
Chateau Lions Club
Hanks
Rev. Hanks
Marion Averill
Housing Needed For Swimmers At State Mini Meet
Chateau will host the State Mini Swim Meet on Saturday and Sunday August 19 and 20. With several hundred swimmers expected, housing is needed for many out-of-town swimmers. Those willing to house swimmers on Saturday night only should contact Mrs Jim Weinert or Mrs Don Ferris.
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Chateau
Jim Weinert
Don Ferris
Jess Jensen Dies Saturday in Chateau
Jess Jensen 72 died at his home in Chateau Saturday Aug 5. Funeral Aug 9 at Banks Chapel with Rev. James Nolan officiating. Interment at Choteau Cemetery. Survived by brothers Jens and Henry of Choteau and sister Anna Thompson of Portland. He was born Jan 14, 1900 in Dupuyer and married Cora Falk in 1938. He was a retired equipment operator.
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Jess Jensen
Chateau
Banks Chapel
James Nolan
Gale Isakson
Vern Scott
Joel Otness
A. G. Gilbert
Ed Yeager
A. O. Lindseth
Gilbert Johnston
Dave Salois
Choteau
Banks Funeral Home
Jensen
Dupuyer
Cora Falk
Great Falls
Jens
Henry
Anna Thompson
Portland
Oregon
Physical Fitness Program Scheduled at Choteau High School
All boys from grades 7 through 12 are invited to attend fitness workouts at the Choteau High School gym. The City of Choteau sponsors the program with several Choteau School System teachers donating their services. Sessions start Monday August 14 and run nightly through Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Choteau High School
City of
Choteau
Choteau School
Choteau Area
Frank Gordon Services Held
Funeral services were held August 7 at Banks Chapel Choteau for Frank E. Gordon 63 who died August 4 Rev Allen Adams officiated Music by Robert Gronberg and Mrs Ray Ballantyne Burial in Choteau Cemetery Veteran plot under American Legion and VFW Posts Pallbearers were Legion and VFW members Gordon born November 10 1909 Farmington lived most of life in Choteau Navy veteran of World War II Survivors include son Gordon Billings daughter Barbara Gill parents Ben and Mrs Gordon Spokane sister Dolly Getts Sun River brother Harold California
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Banks Chapel
Choteau
Frank E. Gordon
Allen Adams
Robert Gronberg
Ray Ballantyne
Choteau Cemetery
American Legion
V.F.W. Posts
Legion
V.F.W
Gordon
Farmington
Billings
Barbara Gill
Ben Gordon
Spokane
Dolly Getts
Sun River
Harold
California
City Crazy Day Winners Named
Winners in the City Crazy Day contest are announced for 1972 in Chateau. Adult division top honors go to Ronda Reiding and Lenore Rogers as Matt and Jeff. Ron Hinman as a Gay 90s swimmer takes second. Dave Denny as a woman wins third. In the children’s division Debbie Snyder’s backyard circus wins first. Greg Armstrong as a baby places second. Other child winners include Paul Arensmeyer Ronnie Wiseman Susan Arensmeyer Sherrie Stott Robert Nordhagen Dale Stott Kathryn Scott.
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Chateau
Ronda Reiding
Lenore Rogers
Matt
Jeff
Ron Hinman
Dave Denny
Debbie Snyder
Greg Armstrong
Paul Arensmeyer
Ronnie Wiseman
Susan Arensmeyer
Sherrie Stott
Robert Nordhagen
Dale Stott
Kathryn Scott
Football players to meet for fall uniforms at Chateau High
Head coach Gene Boyle calls all boys interested in playing football this fall to a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the Chateau High School gym on Aug. 14 17. Seniors receive equipment Monday, with juniors through freshmen getting theirs on subsequent evenings. Practice starts Aug. 21 with two daily sessions from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Gene Boyle
Chateau High School
Huck Finn Day Postponed to August 20 in Choteau
Bud White of the Choteau Jaycees announced a postponement of this year’s Huck Finn contest from August 13 to August 20 due to a conflict with the state swim meet in Lewistown. The event will feature fishing and costume contests with over 200 dollars in prizes, treats after the contests, and four age divisions. Registration begins at 10 am at the park, with fishing lasting until 2 pm and judging to follow.
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Bud White
Choteau Jaycees
Choteau Area
White
Lewistown
Jaycees
Mrs. Bob Nauck to Appear on Today in Montana TV
Mrs. Bob Nauck the event director for the Treasure Trail Girl Scout Opportunity Trip in Montana will appear with Norma Ashby on the Today in Montana show at 8 a.m. Friday August 11. She will show slides from a trip that included 172 Girl Scouts and 8 leaders, lasting July 17 to July 30.
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Bob Nauck
Montana
Norma Ashby
Nauck
Firemen Schedule Annual Picnic
Volunteer firemen announce their annual picnic on Saturday August 26 in the city park. Bob Scott and Bud White are co chairmen for the pot luck event. Bill Hoyt Arvid Sunder Adolph Kadubeck and Pete Howard lead the pig barbecuing crew.
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Chateau
Bob Scott
Bud White
Bill Hoyt
Arvid Sunder
Adolph Kadubeck
Pete Howard
Three City Jobs Open as Dellwo Announces Vacancies
Mayor James Dellwo reported three openings in city employment at the council meeting. resignations were noted for Public Works Superintendent Orville Alison and Police Judge Mrs. Ralph Groth, with City Clerk James Sulgrove planning retirement. Barbara Anderson was named temporary Police Judge to fill Groth’s vacancy.
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James Dellwo
Orville Alison
Ralph Groth
James Sulgrove
Barbara
Price Support Rates Reviewed By Teton ASC Committee
Chairman Glen Yeager of the Teton County ASCS reviews the year’s price support rates for wheat barley oats rye flax and more. Loans run from harvest to next spring with warehouse storage and discounts for grade quality. Producers may obtain details at the ASCS County office.
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Glen Yeager
Teton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Yeager
Teton County
Commodity Credit Corporation
ASCS
First Aid Course Set for August 12
The Teton County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer an all day First Aid course for school bus drivers and others. The session led by Gale Isakson starts at 8 30 a m on Saturday August 12 at the court house in Choteau.
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Teton County
American National Red Cross
Gale Isakson
Red Cross
Choteau
Emergency Phone Number Stickers Distributed in Choteau
The Choteau Volunteer Fire Department and City of Choteau provide free Emergency Phone Number stickers for all residents. DeMolay members handle distribution, enabling quick access to the Fire Department City Police Sheriff’s Office and Ambulance numbers. Pickup available at city hall or Acantha office.
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Choteau
Dr M A Johnson to address Chateau Jayceens
Marcus Johnson will speak at the August 16 meeting of the Chateau Jayceens. The Roger White home hosts the 8 p.m. gathering with all Jayceens urged to attend and wives of Jaycee members invited. attendees should notify Mrs White or Mrs Jay Dunckel.
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Marcus Johnson
Roger White
White
Jay Dunckel
John Deere Generation Two Open House In Choteau
Choteau Implement Co. announces an open house for farmers on Saturday August 19 to unveil John Deere Generation Two tractors. Owner Pete Ekegren cites dealer enthusiasm after Its Waterloo Iowa intro and promises health and comfort benefits plus prizes and refreshments all day.
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Choteau Imp. Co
John Deere
Pete Ekegren
Chateau Imp. Co
Waterloo
Iowa
Ekegren
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