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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
Chateau city council heard the first reading of Ordinance 190 to let the council decide what structures may be placed in a fire zone after a public hearing. A second reading is set for Monday December 17 with follow up park grounds meetings planned.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Findorff announced the acquisition of Dolly’s Flower Shop in Choteau from Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tennis. The sale, effective December 1, transfers the business to Findorff Flowers, with the couple moving from Traverse City to operate and expand floral design services.
November arrived with winter blast and ended with mild temperatures and no snow. Total precipitation reached 0.32 inches, most from a snow storm, while last year saw only a trace and the monthly average is 0.31 inches per Weather Checking Bureau records for the area.
All Toastmistress members are asked to note the Dec 10 meeting time. The gathering will start at 7 p.m instead of 8 to allow a salad supper. All members former members and guests are invited to attend in the library meeting room.
Great Falls Social Security office asks the public to locate residents in Teton County who may qualify for the new supplementary security income payments starting in January for those age 65 or older or who are blind or disabled. Eligible individuals with no other income receive 130 dollars a month for one person or 195 dollars for a couple, financed by federal funds. automatic conversion applies to current recipients in the area.
Montana law bans storing excess gasoline in homes or garages due to extreme fire danger. With shortages, many ignore rules and store near buildings. Fire officials urge placing containers in outside sheds or open areas away from structures to protect lives and property.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce announced a Dec 17–21 late shopping week with stores open until 9 pm. The Citizens State Bank and chamber sponsor a free Santa matinee on Dec 22 at 2 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre with Santa greeting children.
The Teton County Emergency Medical Services Council held its regular meeting at Teton Memorial Hospital on Wednesday November 28 chaired by Dr A Johnson. Delegates from law enforcement ski patrol fire county Public Health local government Red Cross hospital and Civil Defense discussed EMT training 71 classroom hours plus 10 in hospital observation planned for February in Chateau.
Orville J O Keeffe representative from Great Falls will discuss the People to People program at the Chateau Library this Friday December 7 at 7 30 pm. The program offers a group tour of other countries to foster communication between Americans and international citizens.
Cascade Badgers claim the Choteau Invitational basketball title by beating Choteau 63 38 and Fairfield 41 31 in the championship. Nat Webb Bob Polich Greg Winterrowd and John Strandell led Cascade with double figures as Choteau struggled from the field.
Dr J R Crabtree outlined the Teton Pass Winter Recreation Area project from idea to a $250000 facility. Since 1965 surveys and 1966 1967 planning led to trails road lodge and lifts with 2300 skier days first year and stock funding growth to a 3200 foot double chair lift and plans for a larger season with 10000 plus skiers expected.
The Odd Fellow and Rebekah Christmas party will be held at the local lodge hall on Saturday evening December 15. A buffet meal starts at 6 30 with the ham provided by the lodge. Various members head catering games and decorations while Vi Pedersen directs court whist and numerous prizes are offered by the Odd Fellows.
The third meeting in the Beef Management series will be held for Teton County at 730 pm at the Choteau Public Library on Dec 13. Dr Joe Kropf of the Montana Cooperative Extension Service will discuss beef cattle outlook and factors affecting supply and demand including imports exports government and production.
Betty Corey and Greg Newell top the No Tap Mixed Doubles at A and E Lanes with 1513 pins. Phyllis and David Farrell also hold high positions while Anita Dellno posted a 300 game in the event.
Tom McCartney elected chairman of the Teton County Planning Board at the organizational meeting held last Tuesday at Chateau. Cliff Hughes named vice chairman and Bob Nauck secretary. Other members include Arnold Gettel and R.M. Richmond, among others. The next meeting is set for January.
Funeral services for Berneice Kitt Cowan 65 of Fairfield were held Saturday at the Fairfield LDS Church with Bishop Russell Gleason officiating. Burial followed in Tooele Utah. Survivors include widower two sisters and several relatives. Cowan had farmed on Fairfield Beach since 1934 and was born in Tooele.
The Choteau High School wrestling team opened the 1973-74 season with a third place finish at the Cut Bank Invitational. Dave Rathman Greg Martin and Phil Wilman won titles, with Rathman also earning three decisions.
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