Malmstrom Officer Highlights Airpower Defense
Lt. Tom Oliphant of Malmstrom AFB spoke to the Lions Club at Chateau on the need for a strong air-defense system to secure the United States. He noted Great Falls would be a key base in any Russian air attack and traced air power from Billy Mitchell to SAC founded in 1946, stressing trends in aircraft size, speed, and strategic significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Oliphant
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Great Falls
United States
Lions Club
Chateau
Lions
Oliphant
Billy Mitchell
Hitler
London
America
SAC
Strategic Air Command
Russia
Bertha Duffey Dies in Calif Funeral
Bertha Roger Duffey aged 96 died Sunday in San Diego after a three year illness. Funeral at 10 a m Saturday Dec 13 at St Joseph's Church Choteau with Father Thomas Gannon. Burial in Choteau cemetery. Survivors include three sons John Patrick Marcus and three daughters Kathry n Dutro Mary Montgomery and one sister. Out of town relatives attend. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Roger Duffey
San Diego
Calif
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Choteau
Thomas Gannon
Duffey
Emmettsburg
Iowa
Minnesota
Washington
Montana
William C. Duffey
Bird Island
Minn
Duffeys
Teton County
Catholic Ladies Auxiliary
St. Joseph's Parish
John
Patrick
Marcus
Burbank
Kathryn Dutro
Rathdrum
Week of heavy snow totals reported by Weather Chateau
The Weather Chateau records show 13 inches of snow in the week with six inches on Sunday, five inches on Thursday, one on Saturday, and another inch on Monday. Cold temperatures and light winds reduced drifting while city crews cleared sidewalks and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Choteau Stores Introduce Late Hours Ahead of Christmas
Most Choteau businesses will stay open this Saturday evening December 13 and again December 20. Additional hours are planned for Monday and Tuesday December 22 and 23 to give residents more opportunity for Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
CHS Christmas Concert Set for December 17
Chateau High School will present its Christmas program on Wednesday December 17 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is free though donations to the music department are welcomed to fund participation in district and state festivals. The band performs Overture to The Messiah Christmastide and Three Songs for Christmas. The mixed chorus sings Rise Up Early Christmas Snows of Sweden Fum Fum Fum Twas the Night Before Christmas and Silent Night. The women's ensemble performs The Sleigh and Merry Christmastime. The men's ensemble closes with We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High School
Sweden
Deadline Set for Shelterbelt Trees for Farmers
County Agent Raymond Kelly announced a January 1 deadline for ordering shelterbelt trees for next spring. Orders and forms are available at the county agent offices in Chateau or Fairfield. Deciduous trees cost 3 dollars per hundred and evergreens 3.80 per hundred. payments go to the Forestry Nursery with the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kelly
Chateau
Fairfield
Duck Season Closes December 24 Across Regions
Duck season ends December 24 for hunters east of the continental divide, while goose season west of the divide closed November 24. The 75 day duck season began October 11 with continued migration and Canadian snowstorms expected to boost flights before the close. Decoy hunting remains productive as hunters endure long hours from half an hour before sunrise to sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Chateau Bulldogs Fall Twice to Helena and Deer Lodge
Choteau Bulldogs drop to 1 win 3 losses after 42 62 defeat by Helena Greenies and 38 56 loss to Deer Lodge Wardens. Don Peters top scorer with 11 and 16 points respectively, while Gene Depner adds 10 in Saturday loss as Daniels and McClure pace Deer Lodge with 18 apiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Bulldogs
Helena Greenies
Deer Lodge
Don Peters
Bulldogs
Helena
Chateau
Choteau
Daniels
McClure
Gene Depner
Wilson
Collier
van Wichen Anderson Peters
Snyder Baumgartner Jackson
Depner
McCabe
Meunier Murphy
Clenovick
Kelly
Walte Downs Thomas
Tone Whee Marion Anderson
Ese
Agreement Pending To Clear Snow Off Chateau Rink
Judge Leslie Burns told Chateau Lions Club members that town residents asked why snow from Sunday remained on the new skating rink. The city has shouldered most clearing but cannot spare workers. volunteers may clear the ice Wednesday. An arrangement with city crews may ensure faster clearing after future storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Burns
Chateau Lions Club
Lions Club
Burns
Lions
George Henderson
Chateau
Montana Cattlemen to Attend 62nd ANCA Convention in Omaha
Montana beefmakers lead a large delegation to the 62nd Annual American National Cattlemen's Association convention in Omaha Nebraska January 14 to 17. G R Jack Milburn of Grassrange and Gene Etchart of Glasgow head Montana’s participation with 2000 ranchers from 40 states and a roster of state committee members listed. The event also includes the American National CowBelles and Junior ANCA with Montana families active. Mrs Jack Hirschy of Jackson is CowBelles vice president. The article notes the USS Independence carrier has seven air conditioning plants adequate to cool two Empire State Buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
American National Cattlemen's Association
Omaha
Neb
Montana Cattlemen
G. R
Jack” Milburn
Grassrange
National Organization
Gene Etchart Glasgow
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
C. K. Malone
Chateau
John Black
Hinsdale
E. A. Boam
J. S. Brenner
Alex Christie
Grant
Mark Clemon
Jack Kirschy
Jackson
Wayne Bratten
Winnett
Lyman Brewster
Birney
Alvin Ellis
Red Lodge
Chauncey Flynn
Chinook
W. F. Garrison
Glen
W. Hi. Grieve
Terry
William R. Mackay
Roscoe
Dale E. Metlen
Armstead
Orville Rostad
Lennep
Julian Terrett
Miles City
American National CowBelles
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Jack Hirschy
Cow Belles
Empire State
Dutton Club Plans Residential Christmas Decorating Contest
The Dutton Garden Club will sponsor a Christmas decorating contest to promote spirit and goodwill. Judging occurs December 26 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Prizes of 15, 10, and 5 dollars awarded in two classes for religious and general decorations. Entry blanks at B & B Grocery and Wiprud's. mail entries to Mrs. Oscar Mehl by December 24. Prizes funded by local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton Garden Club
Dutton
Wiprud
Oscar Mehl
Dutton Business Firms
Lutherans' Annual Yale Concert Set
Trinity Lutheran church hosts a Christmas concert at 8 p m on December 24 with organ and piano meditations by Mrs Vern Scott and Mrs Fred Scott then a processional and choir numbers including We Three Kings The First Noel Hark The Herald Angels Sing Joy To The World It Came Upon A Midnight Clear solo by Mrs A B Gravdal offertory by Mrs Vern Scott and Mrs Fred Scott Star of the East and Twas the Night Before Christmas performed by the choir Directors and key musicians listed with choir rosters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Vern Scott
Fred Scott
A B. Gravdal
Jesus
Herald Angels
Robert Gronberg
Emmanuel
Bethlehem
Carl Wedum
Pauline Scott
Clarice Conklin
Hazel Gravdal
Marian Hinman
Ann Barribal
Joyce Curtis
Dorothy Kneeland
Jane Reuterwall
Ruth Vail
Lou Miller
Kathy Johnson
Betty Woodward
Tena Johnson
Shirley Swartzel
Betty Swenson
Marge Hanusa
Martha Arensmeyer
Rev. A. B. Gravdal
John Nordhagen
Richard Conklin
Ted Halvorson
Robert Gormley
Montana Power Pays County Taxes on 1958 Bill
Montana Power Company mailed checks totaling 32652 to Teton County for the first half 1958 property taxes. Buckley, the tax manager, said the firm’s 1958 tax bill totals 4070521 and that 69 percent goes to schools. One payment was made without protest and the other was protested as part of an intercompany property assessment dispute. The total 1958 tax burden is about 13600000 for federal state local government and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Power Company
Teton County
Lorraine Maynard
Montana
Emmett F. Buckley
Montana Power
Buckley
State Board of Equalization
Intercompany
Petersens In Icy Crash Near Vaughn Cause Arm Injury
Mr and Mrs Verner Petersen had a car accident last Saturday on icy roads near Vaughn while driving to Great Falls. Mrs Petersen sustained a broken arm and was taken to Deaconess hospital in Great Falls and expected home today. Frank George underwent minor surgery in Mesa Arizona last week and the George family is spending the winter there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Petersen
Great Falls
Vaughn
Frank George
Mesa. Ariz
Mrs. George
Choteau Invitational Opens With Fairfield and Choteau Matchups
The fourth annual Choteau Invitational Basketball tournament starts Friday at Choteau High School with Fairfield against Walters Panthers at 7 15 p.m. Choteau faces Browning at 9 p.m. Saturday's games determine second place and crown the champion. Fairfield is favored, boasting 6 3" Kermit Young and guard Bill Phillips after a perfect early season record. Choteau trails with a mixed record and height disadvantage but quick play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Choteau High School
Fairfield Eagles
Walier Panthers
Choteau Bulldogs
Browning Indians
Choteau Boosters Club
Eagles
Helena Cathedral
Deer Lodge
Kelly Speaks At High School About Farming
Raymond Kelly Teton County extension agent spoke to Chateau High School biology class about agriculture and his work. He cited 23 million agricultural workers nationwide and projected fewer farmers by 1965, cost trends, farm size growth, and Montana farm-unit losses. He outlined extension service aims and his yearly workload including farm visits, office inquiries, and meetings with 4 H, soil districts, and cattle associations. He urged better farm management as key to efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kelly
Teton County
Chateau High School
United States
Kelly
Montana
Montana State College
4-H Club
Soil Conservation District
Wool Marketing Ass'n
Livestock Producers Ass'n
Beef Cattle Performance Registry Ass‘n
Fairfield Machinery Firm Expands to Land Leveler Line
The Meyer Ditcher Company of Fairfield expands into Meyer Land Leveler production. The first shipment left Fairfield by company semi-truck for Texas and New Mexico dealers. A. L. Meyer Sr designed the original Ditcher, produced here for 18 years alongside the Meyer Ditch Filler. The Land Leveler and Meyer Bale Sweep, produced in the past two years, follow. all items are made in Fairfield and sold to dealers in Canada and 14 Western irrigation states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Ditcher Company
Fairfield
Texas
New Mexico
A. L. Meyer. Sr
Canada
Last Rites for Walter Yeager Held Saturday
Funeral services for Walter Ray Yeager 30 of Choteau were held at the Choteau Methodist Church with Rev. Grant Moore officiating. Odd Fellows graveside rites followed at Choteau Cemetery. Yeager, born Oct 31 1928 in Great Falls, was an accountant and active in local groups including Choteau Jaycees Odd Fellows and Toastmasters. Survivors include his mother Gladys Haywood Yeager two brothers Edward and Harry and two half brothers John and Wilbur, all of Choteau. Out of town relatives attending included Thelma Worth Tacoma Washington and Zella Roney Casper Wyoming. Pallbearers were Don Passmore LaVerne Murr Harold Hinman Gradon Green Jr Darrel Lawrence and Albert Graff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Choteau
Ager
Great Falls
Gladys Haywood Yeager
Earl Yeager
Kinman Business College
Spokane
Choteau Jayceees
Choteau Odd Fellows
Edward
Harry
John
Wilbur
Thelma Worth
Tacoma Wash
Zella Roney
Casper
Wyo
Don Passmore
LaVerne Murr
Harold Hinman
Gradon Green, Jr
Darrel Lawrance
Albert Graff
Fairfield Teams Lead A&K Lanes Handicap Tourney
Two Fairfield teams O A Electric and Carlson s Food top the team event with 3 098 and 2 982 pins as the A K Lanes classic begins in Chateau. Don Gummer Ed Swank lead doubles with 1 373 pins while Tom Engles Fairfield tops singles at 679 as final rounds loom this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
O & A Electric
Carlson's Food
Chateau
Carlson
Don Gummer
Ed Swank
Chester
Howard Truchot
Ed Schilling
Tom Engles
Robert Watson
Great Falls
Montana
Fire at Howe Residence Damages Kitchen Floor
Firefighters responded to the Howe home Monday around 6 15 p m to extinguish a wall fire in the kitchen caused by a faulty wire. considerable smoke damage and scorching of wall and floor occurred as Howe returned and found the blaze. crews fought the flames for about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Chateau
Frank Howe
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Malmstrom
Bertha Duffey
CHS
Morris Franklin
Robin Louise
LeRoy A. Wesche
Arnold Wesche
Manchester
Miss Franklin
Power High
Montana Bank
Wesche
Pinski Brothers
Power
Leroy Nelson
Nelson
Joan Scott
C. Malone
Cattlemen’s Meeting
Patten Club
Lutherans
Yale
Montana Power Co
Elmer R. Dial
Doris Lynne
George Edgerly
George R. Edgerly
Albuquerque
N. Mex
University of New Mexico
Edgerly
Choteau Invitational
Fairfield Machinery Firm
Walter Yeager
Walter Ray Yeager
Choteau Methodist Church
Yeager
Banks
A&k Lanes
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