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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
1
A public notice announces a Cowgill addition proposal pending council reaction and a property resolution. Residents are mailed information as a hearing date will be scheduled in the coming weeks by city officials.
In a district court action P W Liebrand seeks $100000 from Sle end Priday alleging the Octopus device caused injuries. Great Van Horn age 29 and Vivien Van Horn 26 of Dutton filed separate suits. James Walker and others operated the device. Vivien Van Horn suffered a fractured back and bruising in the accident.
A letter from Mrs Burleson reports Reverend Burleson of Wayne City Missouri was injured in an auto accident on July 13 near Ti oad ie aealeng. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate the incident involved local clergy.
A fragmented note shows Scene OYeres advancing with a comfortable win, moving toward a continuation on page 4. The readable text hints at a decisive performance and future coverage.
Anaconda Attorney Leo Murphy Cenfer leads the Dryman case with John L. McKeom assisting. Montana Teton county attorney Murphy is named state's attorney for the proceedings. Shelby connection noted. defendant to be represented by Jerry O Connell of Great Falls.
ACP requests for farm aid must be filed with the county office manager or a member of the county committee.
Three Choteau High School girls travel to State University for a two week Pow Wow event. The group includes Janicette Paire and other local attendees as part of the on campus gathering.
The Rev Reginald W Butt curate at St Stephens Chateau says the church is nearing completion of an extensive redecorating and remodeling program. The interior will feature silvery gray walls a restful haze green ceiling and a gold dossal behind the altar adorned with three heraldic shields in rich colors.
Roxy Theatre announces plans this week to install wide screen equipment allowing Cinerama and three D films. The new media will expand bookings with many excellent pictures expected to follow. Details and timing continue on page four.
A severe storm ripped through Pendroy and nearby areas Wednesday night, causing heavy hail damage and crop losses in a limited zone near Pendroy and Bynum. Hail measured feet to several inches, leaving ground cover three feet thick in spots and injuring crops along the affected stretch.
Farmers affected by the agency during the last week include Pendroy residents Chester Thomas Gus Johnson and Ted Skel among others as a benebell game clash with the Electrics was rescheduled.
Supt Ed Schiller announces the 1954 55 school year begins Wednesday Sept 1 with bells ringing at Cho tegal. Buses run on regular schedule and students arrive by 9 am with elementary students reporting at 9. The first day focuses on student organization for the year.
Montana State University reports rising enrollment for the fall term with classes set to begin September 27. Chancellor and faculty expect continued growth as more students register for the new academic year.
A town meeting is set for tomorrow to discuss school issues. The session will cover a state university input and local student matters as town leaders prepare the agenda.
About 200 Lions club members visited Willow Ranch north of Cho te a for an outing. The event gathered families and drew local interest as a community gathering in this rural area.
At the August council meeting R W Gormley asked for permission to use city resources to set up and assemble equipment. The discussion centered on the proposed project and the necessary approvals.
Mr and Mrs E BR O Neil are spotlighted in a local society column. The snippet highlights their presence at a community event and notes their married status and social prominence.
K M Bridenstine files as independent for Teton county attorney. He has practiced law since 1953 after moving from Anchorage and Seattle. He graduated from Montana State University law school in Missoula in 1951. He belongs to the Lions Club and Chateau band and is married to Betty Staves with two children. He faces incumbent Leo Murphy in the race.
Barney Townsend earns a state certificate after satisfactory completion of a prescription exam. The test was conducted by a medical staff led by Phillip R. Brachman, D.S.C., director of the National Registry of Orthopedic Shoe Servicemen. Townsend already receives footwear from specialists in the state to match his prescription.
Two Choteau men were among 16 soldiers recognized for service at Fort Lewis Washington. The 9th Engineer Company awarded medals for meritorious conduct and outstanding devotion to duty during training and duty assignments.
Montana Power Company delays closing on Montana-Dakota gas properties as the Federal Power Commission reviews information from the deals. The Sept. 1 takeover of Great Falls Harve area assets awaits FPC action before Montana Power can consummate the purchase including rural communities and gas reserves.
Firemen fought a shed fire behind the Chris Johnson home in the Cowgill addition by 5 p m Monday. One wall charred, glass broken, but damage limited. flames began as two youths tried to burn a stump under the shed. Johnson said the blaze escaped control from burning material.
Mrs C S McDonald and the Pellock family host a community gathering on Wednesday at 6:15 PM in the dislawn area to honor the late Reverend S Butts of Kephens. The event supports a school or church project and invites local residents to attend.
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