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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1954

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Pros and Cons Heard At Cowgill Annexation Meeting

At an open Legion Hall meeting in Cowgill residents heard how annexation to Chateau would affect taxes with 108.72 mills now levied by the county and a 124.72 mill levy if annexed. Health officer Dr Arthur McAuley stressed need for a safe water supply while cautions about cess pools and septic tanks.

Cowgill Addition Chateau Ted Halverson James M. Sulgrove Fred Woodward Arnold Hanusa Leo H. Murphy Legionn“hall Woodward Cowgill Arthur McAuley Jess Gleason

First Football Session Slated For Tonight At Chateau

Chateau high school gridiron set to begin with 7:30 pm report tonight for equipment and physical exams. Coach Dom Peterson and Charles Allen announce. chalk talk Friday at 7:30 pm and first practice Saturday. major rebuilding after 10 graduates and two injuries.

Chateau High School Dom Peterson Peterson Charles Allen Bulldogs Shelby Hill City Dak Great Fells Coprad Tere Great Falls Central Fairfield Fort Benton Browning Chateau

Funeral Rites Held Yesterday for Meda McLean

Funeral services and a graveside ceremony were conducted for Meda McLean, ten, at the Chateau church and One Edu cemetery. Rev Bernard Gravdall officiated. pallbearers included Dr W Bateman Tom Larson and McLean family members. She died suddenly at home Sunday evening during a dinner party. born March 1 1884 in Carleton Place Ontario, she moved to Great Falls in 1889.

Lutheran Eastern Star Meda McLean Chateau Bernard Gravdall

Choteau Lions Pool Sees Record Attendance This Season

The Choteau Lions pool reports record attendance aided by new boiler and floor repairs. Costs rose to 2810 compared with 1710 last year due to upgrades. Dr H W Bateman donated 262 from his Lions picnic proceeds to support the pool.

Choteau Lions’ Club Jim Eat Choteau Lions Lions Club Hall Henders H. W. Bateman Lions Club Bateman Ranch Henderson Seates

Sewer Lagoon Vote Set for Chateau September 10

Chateau residents will vote September 10 on constructing a new sewer lagoon after the state health board condemned the current septic tank system described as inadequate and dangerous in high water. The plan proposes financing via a 10 mill city levy, subject to required voter turnout and further study as noted by Mayor Ted Halvorson.

Chateau State Board of Health Orler

Flower Display Tea Of Woman's Club Saturday

Flower display and tea hosted by the Choteau Woman's Club scheduled for Saturday August 28 in the hall from 2 to 4 pm. Members are invited to bring flowers before 2 o'clock and a door prize will be awarded. Proceeds go to a charitable public project replacing the usual fall flower show.

Tea of Woman’s Club

Former Music Instructor Directs Navy Entertainment

Verne Alf, once a Chateau Hight School music instructor, serves as entertainment specialist at a Yokosuka naval base Japan. He oversees U S O shows sent from the states and plans housing and transport for the troupes.

Navy Entertainment Verne Alf Chateau Hight Special Services Entertainment N.C.O Yokosuka Japan Iss Aidst Bokh

Cal Southard Opens Sheet Metal Shop Formerly Granger’s

Cal Southard, former shop foreman for NAAC, announces the opening of a sheet metal shop in the Hobson’s block north of Teton Cleaners. The shop will handle heating and sheet metal work, acetylene welding, and related metal services.

Cal Southard Granger’ S NAAC L. K. Saree Hobson's Teton Southard

Drainage Project Aims Sept Start South of Priest Butte

Engineer Robert Solheim announces draining of the swamp south of Priest Butte will begin around Sept 1 after completing the drainage line from Priest Butte Lake to the Teton River. He notes 2800 feet of concrete pipe has been laid and a 300 foot tunnel formed. future water level control will be possible.

Priest Butte Priest Butte Lake Teton River Robert Solheim Solheim Great Northern Railroad Bole Armco Co Minneapolis Fairfield Chateau Firest Butte

Mrs Deaver Laid to Rest In Local Rites

Funeral services for Olive Emily Deaver 83 of Bynum were held Monday at Chateau Methodist Church with Rev. A Bernard Graydeal officiating. Burial followed in Chateau cemetery. Deaver born October 28 1870 in Liberty township Wisconsin married 1892 to J E Deaver. they later moved to By rum and then to Monadry before her death last Friday. Survived by eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and multiple distant relatives. She was a Royal Neighbor Primrose camp member.

Chateau Methodist Church Olive Emily Deaver Bynum Bernard Graydeal Wes Cherry Gordon Monkman Jess Malone Smoot Rowley Ralph Stansberry Ira Perkins Chateau Cemetery Relph Stansberry Columbia Falls Deaver Liberty Township Voorman County Wisconsin Ee J.eaver Monteria Indreton County Titet oMléa Muaver Byrum Ene Ate Lateau Ae Ee Elle Deaver Ciena West Teste Halle Ind Jene Dever Primrose Camp

Catholic Ladies Convene at Park For Annual Meeting

The Diocesean Council of Catholic Women will open its annual convention at Many Glacier Park next Sunday. Rev. Joseph M. Gilmore will preside at the meetings and Most Rev. Thomas Connelly of Seattle will speak at Monday night’s banquet. Delegates from St. Joseph’s panel of Chateau include Mrs. Joseph Tomayer and Mrs. Joseph Luclet, with many others expected to attend sessions. Father Gannon, the diocesan director for Family Life, will speak at Tuesday’s session on Christian family life.

Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Many Glacier Park T. J. Gannon Joseph M. Gilmore Thomas Connelly Seattle Joseph Tomayer Josephs Luclet St. Joseph’s Chateau Gannon Dioscesan

Olsen Family Visits Milwaukee From Home City

Mr and Mrs Carl Olsen and their children traveled last Friday to Milwaukee Wisconsin to visit their son Bob Olsen and his family.

Carl Olsen Milwsaukee, Wis Bob

Wreck Cause Severe Damage Near Dupuyer

At 2 15 am Sunday a 1940 Hudson sedan rolled on the highway north of Dupuyer near Sheep Creek bridge. Driver Hugh M. Jackson 18 Browning survived as passenger George West Wolf 21 Browning suffered a fractured skull. Third occupant Earl Jackson 19 Browning sustained minor injuries and was released from Conrad hospital. The car owner Robert Mack Owens had lent the vehicle. Driver received 30 days in fall and one year license revocation. Police noted brakes needed adjustment and longer drive than intended.

Dupuyer Sheep Creek Bridge Hugh M. Jackson Browning George West Wolf St. Mary’s Hospital Ee Earl Jackson Conrad Hospital Robert Mack Owens Wellenstein Hill Pendroy

Choteau Schools To Start Classes Next Wednesday

Choteau high school and elementary school will open at 9:00 am on Wednesday September 1 with daily sessions from 9 to 3 50 pm and a noon recess. Lunches will be served by Mrs Florence Schrock and Mrs Mabel Duncan. The full faculty for both schools was announced.

Choteau High School Choteau Florence Schrock Mabel Duncan

Marketing Cards Issued For 1984 Wheat Crop In Teton County

The Teton county Agriculture Section issues 1984 marketing cards for wheat. Cards are ready at the Chateau office for pickup. Wheat may be stored at a second facility but cannot be marketed without a card or certificate. Excess wheat penalties apply until satisfied. Penalties listed at the county office in Coteau. Buyers should demand proof wheat offered is penalty free. Total cards signed in county remain one.

Teton County County SC Coteau Oo County

Virginia City Players Set Sept 13 in Choteau

The Virginia City Players will present Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe at Choteau High School auditorium on Monday September 13. Lions Club sponsors ticket sales and supports the event.

Virginia City Choteau Lions Club Uncle Tom Harriet Beecher Stowe Choteau High School Audi Mon Je (Ange Leeson -Breen

Choteau Roping Club Plans Amateur Ranch Hand Rodeo

The Choteau Roping Club will sponsor an Amateur Ranch Hand rodeo on Sunday September 5 at the American Legion arena in Choteau. Local cowboys will compete in events including two new features wild horse milking and a wild cow race plus regular riding and roping events. Prizes include silver buckles for several adult events and a belt for the boys barrel race winner with entry fees as jackpot.

Choteau American Legion Chateau Harold Yeager Harold Harry, Yeager

Dryman Murder Case Postponed to September 27

The Frank R. Dryman murder trial, initially set for August 30 at the Choteau courthouse, is rescheduled to September 27. Jurors are told not to report until 10 am on the new date. Defense attorney Jerry J. O'Connell seeks a stay from the Montana Supreme Court, which is in recess. District Judge R. M. Hattersley announced the delay yesterday.

Frank R. Dryman Choteau Teton County R. M. Hattersley Jerry J. O'Connell Montana Surpreme Court Supreme Court Preseré

Pee Wee Ball Club Wins Two Contests From Fairfield Nine

The Choteau Pee Wee baseball squad beat Fairfield 26 to 7 on Thursday with C. Scott hitting the longest homer and R. Gefeller earning the win. The next night they visited Great Falls to watch Electrics host Salt Lake Bees, then returned Monday to defeat Electrics 17 to 12 in the fourth game of the series. Tomayer went 3 for 3 with a three run homer in the first inning while Gefeller earned his third win of the year, with Jackson and Wigmore combining on the mound.

Choteau Pee Wee Ball Club Fairfield C. Scott Choteau R. Gefeller Great Falls Electrics Salt Lake City Bees Tomayer F. Jackson J. Wigmore

Clearman Family Hosts Esther Kridston and Sister

Mr and Mrs R A Clearman entertain their daughter Esther Kridston of Longview Washington and sister Mrs Cash Cross of Toppenish Washington this week The ladies depart for home Monday.

R. A. Clearman Esther Kridston Long View Wash Clearman Cash Cross Toppenish

Car and Truck License Sales Outpace Last Year

County Treasurer Loretta J. Young reports growing license sales this year with 1,700 driver's licenses sold to date versus 1,773 in all of 1953. August figures show car plates at 2,573 this year, truck licenses at 2,037, and small trailer licenses rising to 122 with 64 total for the period.

Loretta J. Young

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