Winter Wheat Harvest Pace Outpacing State Averages
Locally 70 to 80 percent of winter wheat harvested with barley at about 40 percent in the county. Montana reports 85 percent of its winter wheat harvested—one week ahead of average. Spring wheat 50 percent. barley and oats 60 percent. alfalfa 55 percent cut. wild hay 90 percent. Dry conditions and low moisture forecast persist.
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Mike Goodwin
Goodwin
Fairfield Beach
Montana
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Southcentral
County Fire Responds Twice This Weekend South of Choteau
The county rural fire truck was summoned twice over the weekend to battle grass and range fires south of Choteau. Deputies Asay and Larson aided at Arnold Hanusa ranch, extinguishing a yard fire started by burning garbage. Later, Sheriff Becker, Ernest Dale and Glen Yeager fought a large range fire at Robert Kretschman ranch, aided by neighbors with bucket brigades and water.
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Choteau
Jim Asay
Glen Larson
Arnold Hanusa Ranch
Albert Becker
Ernest Dale
Glen Yeager
Robert Kretschman
Chateau
Becker
Fairfield
Augusta
Two Choteau Girls To Attend Bozeman Vo Tech
Recruiter Richard Dodge lists Sharon Hoyt and Jill Isakson of Choteau as preparatory students for Bozeman Vo-Tech School this fall. Hoyt will enter merchandising training while Isakson will study general secretarial training as the program expands to ten daytime courses including cosmetology and medical fields.
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Choteau
Bozeman
Richard Dodge
Bozeman Vo-Tech
Sharon Hoyt
Jill Isakson
Bozeman Vo-Tech School
State Department of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Bozeman Vo- Tech School
Campfire Permits Required on Lewis and Clark Forest
High fire danger prompts campfire permits on the Lewis and Clark National Forest or undeveloped sites. Smoking banned except in developed areas. Permits available at the local District Forest Service Office. Office hours 8 am to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to 6 pm weekends.
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Lewis & Clark National Forest
Forest Service
Rainbow Girls To Meet Monday
Chateau Assembly No 54, Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold its first fall meeting on Monday August 30 at 7 30 p m A program honoring Grand Nature Irene Inbody past worthy advisor of Choteau Assembly will be given All members and past members are invited to attend.
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Chateau Assembly No
Order of the Rainbow For Girls
Irene Inbody
Choteau Assembly
Veteran Missionaries Speak at Choteau Baptist Church
Rev and Mrs Chuck Cook long time Brazil missionaries will headline the Choteau Baptist Church service Sunday August 29 at 7 30 p m They are Montana natives from Kalispell and will show slides during the evening service The public is invited to attend.
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Chuck Cook
Brazil
Choteau Baptist Church
Poster Contest Plans by Jaycees and Keep Montana Green
Robert Helding of Missoula announces the annual Keep Montana Green and Jaycee Clubs poster contest. Statewide entries last year neared 500 with four categories from primary to senior high and prizes awarded at a state contest in Missoula around November 12.
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Keep Montana Green
Robert Helding
Missoula
Keep Montana Green Association
Helding
Choteau Firemen To Hold Picnic
The Choteau Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual picnic in the city park Saturday evening at 7. Guests include Mayor and Mrs. Jim Dellno and family, all councilmen and their families, and all retired firemen.
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Choteau
Jim Dellno
Shumaker Joins Abbott Implement Staff as Mechanic
Jim Shumaker, formerly of California, joins Abbott Implement Co. in Chateau as a mechanic. He brings broad experience in mechanics and welding to the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shumaker
California
Abbott Implement Co
Chateau
Shumaker
Second Swan Season Opens in Teton County Oct 9
The second annual swan season for whistlers in Teton County begins October 9 at sunrise. Montana Fish and Game will issue 500 free licenses, with applications due by September 24 at the Helena offices. a public drawing September 27 if applications exceed 500. Last season saw about 200 swans harvested and several hunters praised the birds as excellent table fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Teton County
Wynn Freeman
Fish and Game Department
Fish and Game
Helena
Mitchell
Freezout
Dale Witt
Catholic Services Held in Augusta For T. F. Sangray
Augusta native Thomas F. Sangray 75 died Friday Aug 19 after illness at Chateau Rosary Sunday Mass Monday at St Matthias Catholic Church Augusta with Rev Joseph Byrne officiating Interment Augusta Cemetery Banks Funeral Home pallbearers listed Survivors include widow sons Jack and Charles other relatives in Great Falls Hamilton Simms Brady Hawaii daughter Mrs Rosella Henry and many siblings and a large extended family including 33 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Thomas F. Sangray
Chateau
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Joseph Byrne
Banks Funeral Home
C. W. Dahl
Vic Krueger
Phil Pings
Leo Zimmer
Tot Nett
Jack Walsh
Sangray
Anna _ Rose Pocha
Sew It Yourself Style Show Set by Chateau Jayceens
The Chateau Jayceens sponsor the second annual Sew It Yourself style show. The event will be held Saturday October 16 at the high school auditorium. All garments must be handmade with entries due by October 2.
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Chateau Jayceens
Style Show
Jayceons
Choteau Opens 1971-72 Term With New Principal Dan Ferriter
Choteau High and Elementary schools start Monday August 30 under Supt. R W Gormley with Dan Ferriter as teaching principal. Ferriter, a Butte native, arrives after three years as West Yellowstone High principal and will teach World History and Sociology. Returning staff include Charles Allen Fay Buck Rick Baird and others. Elementary roles listed with new hires DeAnna Ellestad and Sharon Pearson fill vacancies. Nine week grade reporting begins replacing six weeks and orientation for staff set for Friday and Saturday.
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Choteau High
R. W. Gormley
Choteau High School
Dan Ferriter
Butte
Ferriter
West Yellowstone High School
Northwest
Chateau High School
Charles Allen
Fay Buck
Rick Baird
Mary Ellen Burns
Don Knutson
Daryl Sande
Marie
Malmgren
John Nauck
Dominic Reed
John Rose
Sara Saunders
Reg Wearley
Lloyd Reynolds
Ruth Monkman
Ken Vickeren
Michael Bremer
Louise Thronson
Bert Guthrie
Sharon Pearson
Fairfield
Marion Huffman
DeAnna Ellestad
Gary Hertin
Miss Ellestad
Michigan
Great Falls
Beulah Anderson
Eileen Erickson
Helen Dale
Hazel Castle
Fern Wacker
Marilyn Dudley
Dorothy Reiner
Grace McGuire
Shirley Chase
Robert McNeel
Betty Rada
Gerald Herman
Robert Sherman
Wayne Krahe
Stan Rathman
David Denny
Dorothy Allen
Gerda Wisse
LuAnn Baird
Dana Vail
Choteau
Gormley
Small Business Loan Approved for North Montana Feed Lot
Leonard Blixrud announces SBA approval of a 120000 loan to build a cattle feed lot seven miles north of Chateau. The project combines 90000 stock funds, aims for 200000 total cost, with a 4000 head capacity and potential expansion. Expected local economic boost from taxes, insurance, fuel, labor, and barley sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Blixrud
North Montana Feeders, Inc
Small Business Administration
Chateau
Blixrud
Starting Dates Announced At Annual Bowling Meeting
The Men's Bowling Association held its annual meeting on Aug 20 at the Chateau Country club rooms. New officers include Don Hofeldt as president and Ed Schilling as vice president. League starts: Monday Sept 13, Wednesday Sept 8, Thursday Sept 9.
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Chateau
Don Hofeldt
Ed Schilling
Jim Dellwo
Louie Asmus
Power
Lyle Martin
Harry Agee
Fuzz Armstrong
Arvid Sunder
Blackie Wilson
Proven Wheat Yield Provision May Be Used By Area Farmers
Rex Manuel of the Teton County ASCS explains the proven yield option for 1972 wheat certificates. Farmers with three-year base data (1968 69 70) and nonzero allotments may request consideration if their history shows higher yields. Written requests with proof must be filed at the county ASCS office promptly.
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Rex Manuel
Teton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Manuel
ASCS
Third Annual Veterans Show At Chateau Grounds
The Ladies Auxiliary to Howard E. Anderson Post No. 4605 VFW hosts a horse show on Sunday August 29 at the Chateau rodeo grounds beginning at 10 a.m. Ninety five riders competed last year and more entries are expected with two 4H classes added. Lawrence Trebesch of Dutton will judge and there is no gate admission.
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Howard E. Anderson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chateau Rodeo Grounds
Laurence Trebesch
Dutton
Golfers to Hold Year end Tourney at Country Club
The year end golf tournament at the Country Club takes place this Sunday with registration at 12 30 p m and tee off at 1 p m Trophies will go to winners and runners up in each flight Last year city champions were John Swanson and Mrs Jim Dellno A junior event is planned and all young golfers are urged to enter The day ends with a steak fry in the evening.
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John Swanson
Jim Dellno
Hanusa Heart Attack During Japan Scout Jamboree
Arnold C Hanusa suffered a heart attack while attending the Boy Scout World Jamboree in Japan. He is recovering in a U S Air Force hospital near Tokyo after the typhoon struck the camp. He remains hospitalized with several weeks of recovery anticipated. Cards may be sent to Tachikawa Japan APO 96323.
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Arnold C. Hanusa
Arnold
Air Force
Japan
Hanusa
Chateau
Seattle
Mt. Fuiji
Olympic Grounds
Keota
U.S. Air Force Hospital
Tokyo
USAF
German Exchange Student Arrives in Choteau
Hartmut Schmidt of Ennepetal Germany arrives in Choteau to attend high school as an American Field Service student. He will enroll as a senior at CHS and stays with host family Walt Arensmeyer while meeting new classmates.
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Hartmut Schmidt
Ennepetal
Germany
Choteau
Schmidt
Walt Arensmeyers
CHS
Patricia Wightman Dies in Accident at Teton Bridge
Patricia Lane Wightman 18 died Thursday after being struck by a pickup on the Teton River bridge south of Chateau on Highway 89. Funeral services were held Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Chateau with Rev. Marlow Engberg officiating. Survivors include her parents Virgil and [illegible] Torgerson, brothers Cody Bill, Casey, Warren, and sister Connie Wright.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Chateau
Patricia Lane Wightman
Virgil Torgerson
Miss Wightman
Teton River
Wilford Ehr Jr
Minot
N. D
Ehr
Kalispell
Marlow Engberg
Zwerneman
Bill Cheney
George Eichhorn
Wes George
Earl Hollar
Forrest Johnson
Ralph Morgan
Pierre
S. D
Cody Bill Torgerson
Choteau
Casey Wightman
Warren Wightman
California
Ron
Connie) Wright
Seattle
Forty five players out for Chateau Bulldog football season
Forty five prospects reported for Chateau Bulldog football practices begun August 16 with 17 lettermen forming the core. Backfield is young and light, led by seniors Nordhagen Pourroy Jordan with several green players, while seasoned linemen Swanson Wilson Stokes Adams Simonson Rose pace the squad. Season openers include September 3 at Fairfield, September 17 home versus Malta.
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Chateau Bulldog
Don Knutson
Knutson
John Nordhagen
Jim Pourroy
Andy Jordan
Mike Thronson
Lee McCauley
Richard Allen
Fairfield
Chinook
Malta Mustangs
Russ Swanson
Allen Adams
Craig Wilson
Scott Swanson
Steve Jenson
Lyle Tesch
Bob Stokes
Bruce Adams
Gary Simonson
Steve Rose
Pourroy
Dave Hansen
Jim Hinman
Doug Forrest
Jim Forrest
Gary Denison
Tom Hofeldt
Robert Jenson
Steve Weinert
Dick Dale
Ron Neckstad
Steve Buck
Bruce McCollum
Greg Crabtree
Duard Dellwo
Chuck Rose
Tim Hogue
Carl Dreyer
Greg Martin
Jerry Breen
Kurt Corey
Tim Kelly
Mike Otness
Bill Christianson
Jim Stott
Jeff Lesmeister
Dave Carlson
Mark Spinder
Sam Thomas
Jim Rathman
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Jaycees Plan
J. Shumaker
Abbott Imp
T. F. Sangray
al Baumgartner
Sheriff's Raiders
Chateau Texaco
Arvid Sundet
Patricia Wightman
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