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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1947
Page
10
The Dutton trap club announces a turkey shoot at Dutton on Sunday December 14. Marksmen from Chateau and nearby areas are invited to attend with shooting starting about noon.
Shelby defeated Valier 46 to 22 in a one sided basketball game at Valier last Saturday. Shelby led throughout and stretched the margin in the second half.
The Longhorns edge Fairfield 46 43 after a tight battle last Saturday with Morger scoring 24 for Longhorns and Rada 15 for Fairfield. Fairfield B falls to Fort Benton B 30 24 in the preliminary.
In Fairfield on Sunday December 14 Mass times are 9:00 in Power and 11:00 in Fairfield. Rev. Russel Scheidler serves as pastor.
Choteau Bulldogs defeated Dutton 60 to 19 on their home court in the season opener. Jackson led Choteau with 14 points as reserves contributed heavily, while Olson and Schultz were fouled out for Dutton. Flathead Lake note closes the piece.
The Power Pirates beat Conrad 28 to 21 then lost to Fort Benton 34 to 41. Mer cer led Power with 17 points aided by Ball 13 and B Bliss. Fort Benton reserves defeated Power B 40 to 24. Cascade will visit Power on Dec 12 for boys and girls games. Also notices: probate of Arthur B. Habel will, district court of Ninth Judicial District Montana. Dec 29 1947 set for will proving and letters testamentary.
Ten trapsters from Chateau and Great Falls were top winners at the VFW shoot on Golf course hill Sunday. A.W. Finney of Great Falls drew praise as a top marksman, winning three hams and a turkey. Attendees came from Dutton and Great Falls as the VFW auxiliary served sandwiches and coffee. Biggest winners included Dr. J. A. March with four hams and Al Hensley with three.
The Helena Bengals defeated Fairfield 51 to 34 at Helena last Friday. Don Fornall led Fairfield with 20 points while Joe Raymond and Bob Neill each scored 16 for Helena.
A gleaned list shows purchases by buyers including Tom Moore with two hams and a chicken, L Swenson with four chickens, Frank Zgoda with three chickens, Dick Conklin with two chickens, Al Barton with one turkey and two chickens, I Houseman of Great Falls with two chickens, Evans of Great Falls with one ham three chickens and one turkey, and Finney of Great Falls with items.
The Cut Bank Wolves edged Chinook 34 to 33 at Chinook last Friday night in a tight high school football matchup.
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