Funeral services for Mrs. Andrea Swenson in Fairfield church
Mrs Andrea Swenson died Monday at Teton Memorial Hospital after lingering illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church Fairfield with Rev A Bernat Gravdal. Burial was in Chateau cemetery. Survivors include husband Chris M Swenson two daughters Mrs Dorothy Van Setten and Mrs Lois Van Setten two sons Morris and Lawrence five sisters and four brothers. The obituary lists many relatives and the family notes 1954 year Births Deaths and Marriages in Teton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea ‘Swettson
Chris M. Swenson
Trinity Lutherany Church
A. Bernat
Gravdal
American Legion Auxiliary
Trinity Linitheran Church
Farmington Home
Chris
Dorothy van Setten
Lois van Setten
Fairfield
Morris
Lawrence
City
Annette Syverson
Lenora Kolstad
Mildred Gilberg
Arcadia
Hilda Peterson
Long Beach
Calif
Margaretta Olsen
Blair Wis
Clarence Strand
Elmer Strand
Henry
Milton Strand
Winona
Minn
Clarence Carlson
Gregor Tangen
John Chalmers
Henry Nyhus
John Richem
Adolph Arensmeyer
Chateau Cemetery
Funeral Services For John Edwards Monday Afternoon
Funeral services for John K. Edwards who died Tuesday will be held at Trinity Lutheran church Monday at 2 pm with Rev. A Bernard Grundal officiating. Edwards long time resident worked in Teton county road department and died after entering the local hospital Monday night. He was born March 10, 1887 in Pontiac, West Virginia to Bert K. and Carrie Leglund Edwards. A complete obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Edwards
Trinity Lutheran Church
A. Bernard Grundal
Edwards
Teton
Bert K
Carrie Leglund Ewards
Pontiac
Forecast for Coming Year in General Business Trends
The report predicts a modest 5 percent dip in 1954 the record year and a similar rise in 1955 with an upward trend through mid-1955. Consumers and industries like steel and autos are expected to improve early in 1955 while textile and coal face recovery after downturns. Public construction rises, boosting cement output. agricultural equipment demand may rebound. armament remains a support. several sectors show optimism including clothing aircraft and electrical goods. Retail sales look stagnant first half 1955 amid stiff competition and squeezed profits, with long-term profit declines anticipated after postwar boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babin
Obernolte sells Coast to Coast hardware to Jarolimek
Jim Jarolimek will become owner and manager of the Local Coast to Coast store on Jan 3 as Ed Obernolte sells stock and fixtures to devote time to Obernolte Furniture and Floor Covering. The store opened in September 1946 and will keep the same lines and service. Jarolimek, 28, lives in Hirshberg addition with wife Jacqueline and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jarolimek
Ed Obernolte
Obernolte
Obernolte Furniture
First Ave. N. W
Oberiolie
Jim
Patty
Jim Jr
Jacqueline
K M Bridenstine to Speak to Choteau Legion Auxiliary
Local attorney and assistant director of Civil Defense K M Bridenstine will address the Choteau Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at its regular meeting on Monday night January 3. He will discuss national security civil defense and related topics. Members and guests are invited lunches served after the program by Mrs Paul Krupp and Mrs Clara Baker who chair the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Bridenstine
Choteau
American Legion Auxiliary
Cal Southard
Bridenstine
Legionnaies
Guess
Paul Krupp
Wit
iMrs
Clara Baker
Unit Civil Defensei
Woman Finds Purple Wild Aster Near Deep Canyon Ranch
Mrs. Biden White plucked a purple wild aster from the hillside just west of the lodgest Deep Canyon ranch on December 22, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodgest Deep Canyon Ranch
Biden White
Police Court Records From Justice Sulgrove and Irwin
In Justice Sulgrove's court Charles Hodson of Cascade forfeited a $10 bond for night speed. James Glavey of Choteau received a 30 day suspended jail term for disturbing the peace by fighting. William Fischer of Choteau paid a $25 fine for reckless driving causing an accident. In Justice Irwin's court Ruben Emerson of Conrad forfeited a $10 bond for careless driving. Norigenia of Cut Bank forfeited $10 for exceeding the night speed limit. William Lavell of Augusta faced charges. Jerry Rosas of Fairfield received a $26 fine for reckless driving. Shirl Byrum was fined $50 and costs for killing pheasants out of season. his brother Frank, a serviceman, paid $25 for transporting the game birds. Deputy state game warden made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles George Hodson
Cascade
James Glavey
Choteau
Bec
William H. Fischer
Ruben B. Emerson
Conrad
Norigenia
Williiam F. Lavell
Augusta
Jerry L. Rosas
Fairfield
Fo‘Sulting
Frank
Use of Minnow Nets Legal in Aarod Bynum
A reprinted letter from W J Everin, chief deputy of the State Fish and Game Department, states no permit is needed to sieve minnows for personal use in Bynum or Kropp Aarod Lakes. Minnow seines may measure up to four feet wide and twelve feet long, specifying these are the only in county lakes authorized for minnow fishing. The article also notes renovations at the Glenloyd hotel lobby with rakous ie Sato pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum and
Aarod Lakes
W. J. Everin
State Fish and Game Department
J. R. Collins
Chateau
Montana
Mr. Collins
Bynum Or Kropp
Russell Wins Home Decorating Contest
C. E Russell was declared winner of the Lions club home decorating contest on the basis of theme originality and appeal. The second prize went to Marge Han USA. A number of Chateau homes were considered for prizes and honorable mention was given to Amund Larson Larry Benks Clara Baker Henry Smith Ben Chalmers Ellard Enderson and John Richem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Russell
Lions Club
Marge Hanusa
Amund Larson
Larry Benks
Clara Baker
Henry Smith
Ben Chalmers
Ellard Enderson
John Richem
C. W. Boussard
DeM Install Officers Shine At Teton Chapter
Teton Chapter Order of DeMolay installed a slate of new officers at the Masonic Temple led by installing officer Jack Peterson Past Master Councilor. Officers include Master Councillor Wesley Higgins and scribe Arnold Hanitisa with several line positions filled. Préceptors named Don Muir Leif Larsen David Wedum Don McBratney Martin Shaw John Olsen and Leslie Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Order of Eerie
Masonic Temple
Master Counillor
Wesley Higgins
Wayne
Daley
Souelion
Charles Averill
Scribe
Arnold Hanitisa
Bob Bean
Karl Dean
Chet. Leach
Gene Henneford
Duke Crary
Sentinel
Ray Mills
Leslie Weduimi
Marshall
Wallis Cherry
Ray Phillip
Annual meeting of the United Council of Church Women
The Council of Church Women in Teton County meets Friday at 2 PM in the Chateau Methodist Church. Officers report on the year, followed by a business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United” Council of Church
Teton
Chateau
City of Choteau Auction Slates January 3
City of Choteau will auction residential and commercial lots at city hall on January 4 starting 8 pm. Hobson addition residence lots valued from 125 to 150 dollars and a block in Hirshberg addition for commercial use is appraised 10 to 60 dollars. No bid below appraisal. advertisement in this paper has full offer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Choteau
James M. Sulgrove
Hobson Addition
Hirshberg Addition
Highway Mishaps Reported by State Patrolsman
State Patrol reports several winter highway accidents near Spring Valley and Fairfield. A Ford pickup driven by William E. Lovell tipped on a soft shoulder 8.6 miles west of Fairfield causing about 500 dollars in damage. Orville R. Michaelson of Augusta paid a 25 dollar fine for reckless driving in the same area. Jess Jenson of Fairfield forfeited a 25 dollar bond on a reckless driving charge from an incident east of Fairfield. Harry Bryan Fry of Troy had damage estimated at 100 dollars after a left turn in front of an oncoming car. Two Dec 24 crashes near Rudyard are under investigation by Patrolman Henry Helf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Spring Valley
William E. Lovell
Ray Madsen
Orville R. Michaelson
Augusta
William Irwin
Fairfield
Jess John Jenson
Great Falls
Greenfield Reclamation District
Harry Bryan Fry
Troy
Henry Helf
Rudyard
Treasurer Reports Over 71 Percent of 1954 Taxes Paid
Loretta Young, Teton County Treasurer, reports 71.30 percent of 1954 taxes paid, a 1 percent gain over 1953. First installment totaled 713,470.74 with 94.16 percent collected. second installment 536,328.55 with 39.34 percent collected. Total real estate taxes paid 67.18 percent, up 0.27 percent from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Loretta Young
Young
Robert Dabney Rites Set for Tuesday at Chateau Church
Funeral services for Robert A. Dabney will be held Tuesday afternoon at Chateau Methodist Church. Rev. Grant S. Moore will conduct the rites at 2 p.m. Dabney died yesterday at a local hospital and had lived 20 years with his son Gene seven miles southwest of Pendroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Methodist Church
Robert A. Dabney
Grant S. Moore
Gene
Pendroy
Air Force officer on leave visits Puerto Rico family
Jay Castle is on leave from the Air Force and stationed in Puerto Rico visiting his mother and relatives. He plans to return January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Castle
Air Force
Puerto Rico
Choteau Angler Wins Second in Big Fish Contest
The Great Falls Sporting Goods contest crowned winners across divisions. Eugene Robinson won overall with an eight pound 14 ounce Rainbow trout from Mission lake, while A H McGinnis of Choteau took second with a seven pound four ounce Rainbow from Pishkun reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
T. E. Beckman
Loch Leven
Ed Teddy Jr
Missouri River
Harry Horning
Morong Dam
Howard R. Ryder
Missouri
Jimi Liebelt
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Gibson Monkman
C. S. McDonald
Ted Crawford
Cocteau
C. S. McDowall
Rehard T. Ellis
McDonalds
Swentson
Corder
Deanna Collen Bjork
Kermit Winston Hansen, Jr
James Arthur Jardine
Susan Avelene Kiser
Glen Bernal Mainard
Raymond Jay van DeReit, Jr
Donald Lee Date
Leslie Lewis Elford
David Gene Johnson
Richard Allen Jacobsen
Randy Lee Lindfren
Robert Gerald McDonnell
Charles Orey Malatare
Michelle Mosher
Janet Lee Michel
Becky Lee Mihalovich
Cynthia Rae Pearl
Denise Lesley Thorstad
John Joseph Wipf
Peter J. Wipf
Clark Joseph Corey
James David Hamann
Patricia Rose Lear
Lois Marjorie Lear
Brian Richard Ude
Roger Dale Wallace
Lyle Ross Allen
Herbert Richard Corey II
Calline Marie Converse
James Walter Halvorson
Marion Hadley Johnson
Elaine Regine Peterschick
Judy Rose
Jody Lynn Sabo
Annie J. Wipf
Lydia P. Wipf
Susie J. Waldner
Jacob J. Waldner
Edward Clyde Welch
David Lee Arensmeyer
Jeanine Rae Arps
Debra Lynn Beck
Larry Warren Brady
Mary Ann Dellwo
June Marie Dale
Sandra Lee Danz
Daniel Jay Huidekoper
Daniel James Krause
Douglas Kent McCarty
Theresa Mae Lee
Debra Karen Pruitt
John Anthony Reed
Dorothy Mae Rice
Cheryl Lynn Skogen
Russell Harry Swanson
Rachel Peter Wipf
Ronald Richard Waugh
Rogert
Ernest Beck
Dennis Lee Barker
Cynthia Rae Brown
Jennnie
Adrianna Bouma
Robyn Dawn Crary
Sharon Lee
John Edwards
By Roger W. Babson
Jarolime
J. M. Sulgrove
Glenloyd
Russell
Joan Schneider
Robert J. Bro
Joan Elizabeth Schneider
Bercy Robinson
Robert Jay Brooks
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Jay FE
Brooks
Belpre
Ohio
A. Berard Gravdal
Teton Chapter
Dem
Flel
Robert Dabney
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