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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
8
Acantha Grace Stone Coates of Martinsdale, a well known Montana author and novelist, arrived in Choteau this week to visit friends Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Breen. She will edit the Chateau Acantha while Jere Coffey takes a vacation and attends a Montana Press convention in Butte.
Mayor K E Sturgis reports the new traffic light on Main Avenue draws interest with favorable talk but urges timely control. No major accidents yet, he notes, but says there should be no jaywalking and pedestrians must obey the light. City officials emphasize enforcement of height and safety rules.
Mrs. C. M. Salmon and Mrs. Joe Bush of Chateau attend the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers convention in Helena from Wednesday to Friday. Eleven living pioneers listed as of Aug. 1, 1951, with many relatives and attendees sharing greetings and memories of Montana’s early days.
Claudia Engdahl joins 28 states Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Cuba attendees at a Methodist youth convocation themed Christian Living in Our Time. Jameson Jones presides as director. Dr Donald O Soper and Kirby Page keynote speakers. Engdahl a Choteau High senior travels with Montana delegates to Purdue and will return on Labor Day.
The United Council of Church Women sponsors a county wide youth rally in Choteau on Thursday September 6 at 5 pm. If weather cooperates it will be outdoors in Choteau park otherwise at the Metho dit church. Guest speaker is Mark Gravdal brother of Rev A Bernard Gravdal and all county youths are invited. Mr and Mrs Fay Lear announce twins a boy and a girl born in Great Falls last week.
Around the County reports 4-H members from Teton county traveling Sunday to Boise Phillips for Dress, Judging, Demonstration, Foods, Beef, and Grains contests. Events include demonstrations, judging, dress revue, a banquet, and a party. Thursday awards grant blue red or white ratings with top scorers earning a trip to the National Club Congress in December.
Betty and George Walker hosted a midday gathering at the Shrine Club Cafe with a decorated table of flowers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Late, who were present for a noon event and received gifts such as a Stetson hat from Atwood and Larson and the boys.
A community blood drive aims to meet its quota with help from each family. The staff will arrange mobile units to reduce wait times. Donors aged 21 to 59 are eligible. ages 18 to 21 need parental consent. Donors should not eat for four hours before giving blood. Telephone Clarice Conklin, recruiting chairman, if you cannot be reached.
The piece paints Choteau as a historic hub once known as Old Agency and the site where early knucklebone games occurred between Blackfeet and whites. It highlights the town’s population, tourism draw, road junctions, rail lines, airports, facilities, and surrounding wheat farms within Teton county, noting the area’s rich agricultural and tourist appeal.
Jeanne Van Auken and Floyd DeRusha wed with 100 guests at the Polson church reception. Music by Elmer Robinson and Barbara Zgoda, with attendants Ruth Reiquam and Phyllis Dale. The couple plans a Great Falls home after a honeymoon. DeRusha serves in the U S Air Force at the time.
The list records prize winners across categories including Snapdragons, Stocks, Sweet peas, Novelty flowers, Old fashioned bouquet, White flowers in white container, Miniatures, Basket mixed flowers, Novelty arrangement, Artistic arrangement, Carnations, and Poppies. Winners include Shirley Swenson, Mrs. Guy Miller, Mrs. Henry Weist, Mrs. Emma Paulus, Helen Oberful, Leslie Thompson, Mrs. Gus Thompson, Mrs. Carl Malone, Mrs. Allan Oddin, Marge Ann Dutto, Linda Pederson, Collins, Judy Tangen, Jen Jamotte, Mrs. Nick Paulus, John Jamotte, Mrs. Lowell Scott, Mrs. Lloyd Pederson, Emily Hodgkiss, Mrs. Fred Woodward, and Eldon Cook.
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