City Council Earmarks Police Action for Abandoned Fridges
Abandoned refrigerators deemed a child safety hazard will prompt police intervention after the council tabled an ordinance banning abandonment and urged public awareness. The body also discussed hiring a new officer, ordered Motorola radio gear for a police car, and accepted gifts and permits amid the Monday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Motorola Company
Teton County
Fun Feed
Teton Twister Square
Exciting Ball Game Slated For Tuesday
The Texas Cowgirls basketball team will face Chateau Independents on Tuesday night December 15 at the local court. The publicized lineup includes Betty Herrman of Waco Texas Betty Lou Johnson of Galvester Florence Holler of Texarkana Ona Evans of Texarkana Delo Dyers of San Antonio and sisters Evelyn and Pat Cramer of Edmonton Canada. Manager Jim Hamilton says the game starts at 8 pm and regular season tickets do not cover this special event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Cowgirls
Chateau Independents
Betty Herrman
Waco
Tex
Betty Lou Johnson
Galvester
Florence Holler
Texarkana
Evelyn
Pat Cramer
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Jim Hamilton
Methodist Choir Musical Set for Sunday Evening
The Methodist Church choir under Mrs Ed Schillex will present its Christmas Musical Sunday evening Dec 13 at 7 30 in the Sanctuary. Forty two members are expected to participate including solos and small groups with Mrs Edna Averill as organist. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Choir
Ed Schillex
Besses
Edna Averill
Virginia Nelson Installed Head of Rainbow Girls
Virginia Nelson of Chateau was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow for Girls for the fall term. Additional officers include Rita Castle as Worthy Associate Advisor and Patsy Edwards as Charity, with a full slate of officers named and installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Nelson
Rainbow Girls
Chateau
Rainbow
Rita
Castle
Charity
Patsy Edwards
Hope
Joann Nett
Faith
Ellery Crary
Drill Kamen _der
Joan Schneider
Donna Ballantyne
Lynne Dial
Laura Ann Olsen
Sandra Hanusa
Pauline Richem
Nature
Karen Mosher
Helen Henderson
Fidelity
Jean Zier
Ardis Armstrong
Service
Shirley Swenson
Chateau Grade School Pre-Christmas Programs Set
City Grade School announces December 21 and 22 Christmas programs by Miss Teeples kindergarten and grades 1 through 8. Morning kindergarten presents Dec 21. afternoon session same day. Grades 1–4 perform Dec 21 at 2 30 p m in the high school. Grades 5–8 join the high school program Dec 22 at 2 p m, then hold gift exchanges 3 to 4 p m before 4 p m dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Robert Gormley
Miss Teeple
Doris Teubert Weds Norman Beck in Fairfield Ceremony
Doris Teubert daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Teubert of Fairfield became the bride of Norman Beck son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Beck of Fort Shaw in a double ring wedding at the Congregational church Fairfield The Rev Robert Livingston officiated the ceremony with the bride given in marriage by her father The gown was a Duchesse satin bridal dress with a portrait bodice and pointed skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams Sora
Yor
Doris Terbert
Carl Teubert
Fairfield
Norman Beck
Leonard Beck
Fort Shaw
Congregational Church
Robert Livingston
Doris Teuobert
Ana Ralativae
Carol Jean Mayfield
Leslie L. Arensmeyer
Tempe
Saint Nick to Visit Roxy Theatre for Cartoon Show
George Eichhorn announces the Chateau Cha teau Chamber of Commerce Christmas party at the Roxy theatre with Santa arriving at 1 45 pm Saturday December 12. The all cartoon show begins at 2 00 o'clock for children 12 and under. Santa will distribute treats after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Eichhorn
Chateau
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Claus
Roxy Theatre
Santa
Long Dry Spell Ends With Snowfall Report
Ray Kelly cited weather records showing an inch of snow fell Sunday morning breaking a long dry spell. November had trace moisture, and only .04 inches fell in December so far. Montana stayed warm in fall but West Yellowstone dipped to 6 below, the coldest spot in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Kelly
Montana
Yellowstone
Bulldogs Open 1953-54 Schedule With Weekend Losses
The Chateau Bulldogs lost 70 to 47 to Sunburst in a conference opener and 65 to 53 to Shelby as locals faced fouls and tight defense. Sunburst led 23 to 11 after one, 41 to 21 at halftime, while Gerald Littlejohn scored 31 for Shelby and Ronnie Hinman added 14 for Chateau. The Bulldogs’ junior varsity beat Sunburst 50 to 44 in the earlier game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Bulldogs
Sunburst
Shelby Coyotes
Shelby
Chateau
Joe Jaumette
Dan Lindseth
Bulldogs
Coyotes
Gerald Littlejohn
Ronnie Hinman
Choteau
Boxing Begins All Weight Classes Wanted by Trainer
Chateau boxing club kicked off the winter season at Moose hall with six boys the first night and 16 the next. Ed McFerran reports turnout growing across bantam to heavyweight and that future fight cards may be arranged. Practice runs Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Moose Hall
Ed McFerran
McFerran
Sorenson to Attend National Farm Bureau Convention
Ted Sorenson Montana State Farm Bureau board member leaves Sunday for Chicago as a voting delegate. The convention runs December 13 to 17 at the Chicago Civic Opera auditorium, officials stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sorenson
Montana State Farm Bureau
Chicago
Chicago Civic Opera Auditorium
Bureau
Signup Underway for 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program
County ASC committee reminded farm operators to file cost sharing requests by the deadline. Forms and program details are available at the county ASC office. Approval must precede any conservation work. commitments set per practice depend on completion and standards. Farmers are invited to visit the ASC office for information on soil and water conservation practices eligible for cost sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Wey
Jake
Lainstra
Agricultural’ Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
City considers lagoon sewer plan for Chateau disposal
The council authorized a preliminary survey by engineer William Wenzel and Rodney Preator to study a lagoon sewage system for Chateau. Wenzel cited cost efficiency versus a conventional plant, noting Plentywood’s lagoon as a model and stating a $5,000 annual operating saving. Several sites would be surveyed and land availability confirmed south of Chateau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
William Wenzel
Great Falls
Wenzel
Rodney N Preator
Morrison-Maierle, Inc
Helena
State Board of Health
North Dakota
Plentywood
Land Board
Preator
The
Council
Dutton
Fairfield
Recruiters Here Interviewing Guard Prospects
Montana National Guard recruiting team visits town to meet young men aged 17 to 18 with parents urged to attend. Capt. Robert Keyes from the Adjutant General's office in Helena will be in town today and Friday to discuss joining Chateau unit and its local benefits. Veterans from Korea and World War II are also invited to explore options.
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Chateau
Montana National Guard
Glenloyd
Guard
Robert Keyes
Adjutant General’s Office
Helena
Organizations Calendar Notices Invite Local Groups
All lodges churches and other organizations that desire their meeting dates to appear on the all club community calendar are requested to contact Bill Olsen no later than December 19.
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Bill Olsen
Local court fines and jail terms listed in Sulgrove and Irwin records
Ardis Hogan paid 100 dollars for disturbing the peace on December 4. John V. Dawson received a 10 dollar fine and 5 days in jail for drunkenness and nuisance. Si Van DeRiet got 5 days in jail for drunkenness and disturbance. Emil W. Schultz forfeited a 2500 dollar bond for reckless driving causing an accident. Jim Hughes paid 22.75 dollars and restitution on a bad check in Irwin’s tally this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
William Irwin
Jim Hughes
Choteau IOOF Lodge Attends Falls Meet
Last Friday night 31 members of the Choteau Oddfellows Lodge traveled to Great Falls to perform degree work for the host lodge and join a conference supervised by Gordon Tyler Grandmaster Montana. The gathering included five lodges and after midnight a lunch was followed by showing pictures of the Oddfellows Youth Pilgrimage to the United Nations New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Oddfellows Lodge
Great Falls
Gordon Tyler
Montana
Choteau Lodge
Oddfellows
United Nations
New York City
Wi-Mo-Da-Si Meeting At Mrs Johnsons Home
The Wi-Mo-Da-Si group will meet at Mrs Mary Johnsons home on Saturday December 12 at the usual time. An exchange of gifts will take place with a 50 cent limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Chateau High honors list shows 40 students on honor roll
Over twenty students appear on Chateau High honor roll with A minus or better. Janis Bueling leads with A plus, followed by David Jones and Marie Vance. The list includes seniors, juniors and freshmen with multiple names and GPA-like scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High
Janis Bueling
David Jones
Marie Vance
Joan Richem
Ronnie Hinman
Grace Bruno
Lucy Cherry
Botella Lorénzon
Chris Henderson
Donna Ballantyne
Bob Reiquam
Peggy Gollehon
Virginia Nelson
Rita Castle
Lynne Dial
Florence Higgins
Janet Sessions
Harley Yeager
Nick Tomayer
Ae Crary
Jackie Slanger
Shirley Swenson
Deanna Lesser
Janet Huffman
Faye Baker
Averill
Pat Bjerkaas
Gene Henneford
Wesley Higgins
Iris Hughes
Max Snyder
Harriet Talifson
Shirley ‘Zier
Arlene Depner
Janet Rose
Ronnie Burgess
Bill: Chalmers
Jay Dunckel
C Bas Y
Program Released For Trinity Choir Christmas Event
The Trinity Lutheran church Christmas recital is set for December 17 at 7 45 p m director Marge Hanusa announced with accompanist Janet Wedum. The program features organ and piano pieces, chimes and choir renditions including Bach and Schubert selections and a Christmas medley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Marge Hanusa
Janet Wedum
Wedum
Hazel Gravdal
Marian Stenson
Babson Forecast to Be Revealed in The Acantha
The Acantha will publish Roger W. Babson's Business and Financial Outlook for 1954 before year end. Babson, a pioneer in business statistics, notes his 1953 forecast was 84 percent accurate and cites six past predictions. He predicted no World War III in 1953, ample raw materials, reduced government controls, steady disposable income, end of rent controls, higher mortgage costs, and lower stock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Acantha
Babson
Calendar Sales Reported Strong by Lions Club
Lions Club notes calendar sales going well with several blocks sold fully. Ray Davidson urges purchases as trees remain plentiful while Ed Schiller attends as guest. Four captains report high local take and a 50 percent canvass. Dec 15 is set as deadline to finish before January printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
John Davison
Ray Davidson
Fred Tesch
Paris
Minneapolis Moline Company
Ed Schiller
Eddie Howard
George Eichhorn
Ray Nelson
Harold Nelson
Leslie Arensmeyer United in Marriage to Carol Mayfield
Leslie Arensmeyer and Carol Mayfield marry with a father given ceremony. The bride wears a chantilly lace gown with tul le front panel, fingertip veil, lace tiara and orchid bouquet. Mrs Dale A. Yeager serves as matron of honor, with Coraleen Mayes as attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Arensmeyer
Carol Mayfield
Dale A. Yeager
Chandler
Coraleen Mayes
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Methodist Choir
Confidential Observer
Jacquie Slanger
Outer Observer
Dede Wilson
Beverly Monkman
Helen Yeager
Maxine Yeager
Mary Truchot
Joan Luinstra
Lila Gollehon
Fern Cherry
Mary Lynn Olsen
Shirley Obernolte
Marlene Weist
Linda Groot
Marilyn Bailey
Doris Teubert
Tra Ner
Sorenson
Mty Farm
Choteau Ioof Lodge
Trinity Choir
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