Car Crash Fatally Injures Augusta Girl Near Here
A string of Montana accidents claimed lives and injuries over a tight reporting window. Gottlieb Christman 71, a former Montana rancher, died at home from a cerebral hemorrhage with funeral services held at the Methodist Church. Gayle Cotter 17 of Augusta died from severe brain injuries after a car crash near Choteau on Highway 287, with two other teens injured and hospitalized.
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Gottlieb Christman
Methodist Church
Christman
Gayle Cotter
Choteau
Highway 287
Miss Cotter
A. J. Cotter
Lawrence Carrier
Roger Bond
Teton Memorial Hospital
Carrier
Bond
Anti Communist Meeting Tonight in Lower Legion Hall
The Citizens Anti Communist League holds its first meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the Lower Legion Hall. A tape of Dr. Fred Schwartz’s February 1959 talk on Communism will be played. The group, formed by local women, aims to explain the dangers of Communism and safeguard government by the people for future generations. The events are open to the public including teenagers and adults.
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Citizens Anti-Communist League
Legion Hall
Fred Schwartz
Chateau
anti-Communist League
Victory for Bullpups in Choteau B squad win
The Choteau High School B squad defeated Shelby B squad 49 to 42 on Wednesday evening, avenging a 57 to 14 loss from the prior week. Tom Rogers scored 14 for Choteau, with Lynn Nordahl adding 12. Shelby leaders McDonald and McCarter had eight each. Mr and Mrs Ray Ballantyne spent Christmas in Lewistown with Mr and Mrs Norman Ernst.
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Norman Ernst
Ray Cummings Dies at 96 in Chateau Area
Ray Shorty Cummings longtime Chateau resident died Friday at Tet on Memorial Hospital from a foot infection after amputation. Born February 6 1864 in Wisconsin he moved to Pendroy in 1911 and later settled near Chateau. He bred horses and was known for independence and a wish to reach 100. He never married and leaves no known survivors. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Banks Chapel with pallbearers Lee Brown Jack Armstrong Carl Gulbrandson Everett DeRus ha Rob Miller and Charles Moniger.
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Acantha Announces Change at Masthead
The Acantha will pass publication and management from George and Marie Coffey to Richard Nordhagen. The note praises fairness, accuracy, and reader cooperation and expresses confidence in Nordhagen and the editor upholding the paper’s traditions.
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Dick) Nordhagen
Millard Bullerdick
Jere Coffey
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Bulldogs Triumph Over Shelby in Close Conference Clash
Chateau High School’s Bulldogs defeated Shelby Coyotes 51 to 47 in a well played non conference rematch here Wednesday. Leroy Yeager and Dan Hansen sparked the comeback while Jerry Asay buried seven field goals in the decisive fourth period to seal the win as Chateau avenged last week’s 45 56 loss at Shelby. Roger Seely led Shelby with four field goals in the game.
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Babson's 1961 Forecast Divides eight topics
Babson outlines expectations for 1961 across eight sections including politics under Kennedy, commodity and gold prices, stocks and bonds, living costs, farm income, employment, and the economy. He predicts limited Kennedy influence, cautious inflation, shifted bond favoritism, rising living costs but stable dollar, and modest farm profits with lower unemployment.
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Firemen's Ball Set for New Year's Eve at Park Pavilion
The annual New Year's Eve Fire men's Ball will be held next Saturday evening at the park pavilion with music and noisemakers provided to usher in the new year.
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Blood Drawing Set for January 4 at Methodist Church
A Red Cross blood drawing is scheduled for next Wednesday January 4 at the Methodist Church in Chateau. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. in the church basement. Eligible donors are ages 21 to 59 in good health. 18 to 20 require parental permission in writing.
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Red Cross
Chateau
Joyce Curtis
JayCee Award Nomination Sought for 1960 Honor
The Chateau JayCees seek nominations for the 1960 distinguished service award. Eligible men are 21 to 35 who show outstanding citizenship and service to the community. The winner will be announced at the JayCee Bosses night banquet during JayCee week in January. Nominations to Duane Reisch, project chairman.
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Chateau JayCees
Duane Reisch
Christmas Day Guests From Several Families
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Hinman and children, Mr and Mrs Harry Henderson and daughters of Great Falls, and Mr and Mrs Gerald Clarke and sons of Fairfield were Christmas day guests of Mr and Mrs George Henderson.
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Harry Henderson
Great Falls
Gerald Clarke
Fairfield
George Henderson
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