Former Local Boy Killed Near Minot
Jerry Williams, 12, a former Choteau resident who attended Chateau Elementary, drowned near Minot North Dakota last Wednesday after chaining himself to a car seat in the Des Lacs River. He dragged the seat from shore, grew tired while swimming, and disappeared in about 12 feet of water. The Williams family lived at Bond's Trailer Court in Choteau. His father Martinus Williams works at a Minuteman missile site near Minot and previously near Choteau.
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Jerry Williams
Chateau
Minot
N. D
Des Lacs
the Williams
Bond
Choteau
Martinus
Minuteman
Harvest Festival Set At Dutton in Sept
The Harvest Festival at Dutton features a 11 am magic show by Herb McAllister of KFBB TV at the Community Center. The Community Club plans a full day of entertainments with a picnic at noon and a smorgasbord from 5 to 8 pm. A future event schedule will be released and the next meeting is Tuesday Aug 22 at the center.
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Dutton
Herb McAllister
Kfbb-Tv
Doris Habel
Degrees Awarded at Chateau Montana State College
Two Chateau Montana State College students received Bachelor of Science degrees Friday at ceremonies in Bozeman. Robert Lee Hickman earned a degree in commerce and Maynard Francis Simonson in physical education. A total of 152 degrees were awarded including two honorary doctorates, three doctorates, 56 masters and 91 bachelors at the fifth annual summer commencement exercises.
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Chateau Montana State College
Bozeman
Robert Lee Hickman
Maynard Francis Simonson
Teton District Reports High Fire Danger Levels
Teton Ranger district issued a danger alert noting extreme dryness and high fire risk. The forest floor was very dry with a severity index of eight on a ten-point scale and a predicted danger rating of 59 out of 100 on Tuesday.
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Teton Ranger District
Dutton O.E.S. to Install Officers This Thursday
The Dutton O.E.S. will install officers on Thursday August 30 at 8 p.m. Joan Weikum will be installed as worthy matron and Harvey Weikum as worthy patron. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served.
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Dutton .O.E.S
Joan Weikum
Worthy
Harvey Weikum
Washington Sings Four Western States
The Ambassador male quartet from Pacific Lutheran University performs in Trinity Lutheran Church Chateau on August 26 during its 11th annual summer west tour. The program includes a first group of sacred works, a second group of hymns, a spirituals set, and a final group of hymns, with no admission charge. Members: Eugene Trent Bremerton second tenor William Lewis Anacortes baritone Richard Latimer Marysville first tenor George Larson Anacortes bass.
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Pacific Lutheran University
West
Trinity Lutheran Church, Chateau
Bach
Mendelssohn - Bartholdy
Landahl
Schalin
Father
Gounod
Tschesnokoff
Schuetz
Jesus
Scop
Moses
Mitchell Thomson
Love Divine
Prichard
Laudamus
William Owen
Eugene Trent
Bremerton
Wash
William Lewis
Anacortes
Richard Latimer
Marysville
George Larson
Weekend Visits Across Montana and New Jersey
Mr and Mrs James T Robison visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J E Faulstich at their Missoula home over the weekend. John Estok Saddle Brook Penn is visiting at the George Sabo home. Mrs Carl Blomberg recently returned from Great Falls where she was visiting her daughter Agnes Hortick.
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James T. Robison
J. E. Faulstich
Missoula
John Estok
Saddle Brook
Penn
George Sabo
Carl Blomberg
Great Falls
Agnes Hortick
Visitors arrive and depart from Cardston to Chateau and area
Mrs Ruth Jessop hosts brothers and wives from Cardston Alberta and other relatives at Chateau home. families from Salt Lake City Kalispell Great Falls Collins and Edmonton travel to visit, join teaching assignments, or attend a 40th wedding anniversary in the region. Relatives from Petersburg and Manchester attend.
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Ruth Jessop
Jude Sanders
Herb Garer
Cardston
Alta
Can
Chateau
Jack van DeRiet
Mark
Susan
Salt Lake City
October Wedding Planned for Sally Hankinson in New Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hankin of Grants New Mexico announce the engagement of their daughter Sally Upshur Hankinson to Robert G. Clark of Chateau and Hamilton and Rahr Cattle Company Simms. An October wedding is planned.
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George L. Hankinson
Grants
N. M
Sally Upshur
Robert G. Clark
Robert Clark
Chateau
Miss Hankinson
University of Colorado
Clark
Hamilton and Rahr Cattle Company
Simms
Card of Thanks for 40th Wedding Anniversary
Frank and Frances Timmerman express gratitude to their children Father Gannon the breakfast team and those who helped with the reception and neighbors who made their 40th anniversary a joyful day.
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Gannon
Frank and
Frances Timmerman
Community thanks for care during hospital stay
Pete Huidekoper expresses gratitude to friends neighbors doctors and hospital staff for the care calls and offers of assistance during his recent hospital stay and assures they were deeply appreciated.
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Pete Huidekoper
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay Card
Mrs. Ruby Reiding expresses gratitude for flowers cards and calls sent during her hospitalization. She notes sincere appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and support from friends.
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Teton
Sun
Ted
Washington Singers
Jey Dunckel
Kalispell
John Dunckel
Jay
Havre
Clara Baker
Washington
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Carl Malones
Duane Baker
Everett
Clara Harmon
Carl Eklund
Collins
Florence
Pettapiece
Phyllis
U.S.D.A
Naecca
U.S.D.A. Choice
Bone
Snow Star
Montana
D.A
Campbell’s
Joy-Ett
Woods Cross
Agen
Owen
Waxtex
Gerbers
Crisco
Empress Asst
Jars ‘Doz
U.S
U.S. No
Freeh Bartlett Pears
Northern
Asat
Ardenside
Bartlett Pears
America
Oe and
Ake
Silk
Phys
Ruby Reiding
Bill Ovrom
Fred Lively
Olsen Agency
Ree
Switcen
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