Birthday and obituary notices from Choteau area residents
A long list of local gatherings and family events shows Mr. and Mrs. John Jones hosting a surprise birthday for Eva Jones, various visits and dinners across Rudyard, Choteau, Cut Bank, and Conrad, plus a mid winter optometric convention in Missoula and a Kalispell funeral for Mrs. Ruth Conrad, age 95. Notables include Dr. J. R. Crabtree at Missoula and Mrs. Gwendoline Anderson moving to Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Eva Jones
Jones Girls
Howes
Dupuyer
Hauges
Joe Ramaker
Jim Ramaker
Chateau
Allen
Walier
Dick Cotton
Rudyard
Grace McGuire
Jim Romsa
Cut Bank
Ray Farrell
Jim Arensmeyer
Darwin Armstrong
American Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fairfield
Arensmeyer
J. R. Crabtree
Montana Optometric Association
Missoula
C. O. Juelfs
Dutton
Julia Monkman
Ed Schumacher
Juelfs
Cowgirls Convention Set for Feb 10 at Great Falls
Mrs. Virginia Johnson of Missoula wife of Brig General John Johnson will be guest banquet speaker at the Montana Cowgirls Association annual convention in Great Falls Saturday February 10. Also featured will be Robert Scriver Browning artist sculptor and taxidermist showcasing his works in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Johnson
Missoula
John Johnson
Montana Cowgirls Association
Great Falls
Johnson
St. Margaret’s School For
Washington, D. C
Virginia City
Alan Hardenbrook
Plains
Blackfoot
Robert Scriver
Browning
Scriver
Dr Taylor Elected To Optometric Ass'n
The Montana Optometric Association at its mid winter meeting in Missoula Friday elected five optometrists to its membership. Included was Dr. John E. Taylor O D Chateau. Dr. K L Kitts O D Livingston president said the new members raise MOA membership to 77 and that this figure represents more than 85 percent of all practicing optometrists in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Optometric Association
Missoula
John E. Taylor
O. D
Chateau
K. L. Kitts
O.D
Livingston
MOA
Dr. Kitts
Montana
Marry Judy Schockley to James Scott in Chateau
Mr and Mrs John Schockley Cody announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Judy to James Scott son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Scott Chateau The wedding is scheduled for Saturday Feb 10 at 8 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chateau with a reception in the church cultural hall afterwards
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John Schockley
Cody
Wyo
Judy
James Scott
Eldon Scott
Chateau
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
Sororities Initiate Four County Girls at UM Missoula
Four Teton County girls were initiated into sororities at the University of Montana in Missoula. Audrey L. Sheble joined Phi Kappa Phi, Donna Harris and Janet Maurer Doty joined, while Coy Davidson joined Delta Psi Kappa Mu Chapter. Davidson will attend the Delta Psi Kappa convention in St Louis and is affiliated with Alpha Omicron Pi and Delta Sigma Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
University of Montana At
Little Sisters of the Sphinx
Delta Sigma Phi
Spur
Women's Recreation Association
MSU
Teton County Traces 75 Years From 1893 Formation
The article marks the Diamond Jubilee of Teton county, formed from Chouteau county by the 1893 Legislative Act. It notes Chouteau's seat, early officials, and later county creations like Toole, Pondera, Glacie r, and Teton. It asks if citizens will observe the anniversary with community programs. Mrs Gordon Monkman is named as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Chouteau County
Fort Benton
Choteau
Teton
Helena
Walter Clark
J. F. Burd
William Ralston
Charles Blackman
Julius Hirshberg
Sol Silverman
Z. T Burton
Wallace Taylor
Walter S Clark
G Flint
Charles W. Gray
J. E. Wamsley
John Jackson Jr
James Sulgrove
Cicero Bristol
T P. Aspling
J. H. Day
Day
A. T. Goodspeed
John G. Bair
Sterling McDonald
A. B Hamilton
Robert H. Steele
S. F. Ralston Jr
G. W. Magee
Dupuyer
S. H. Drake
A. E. Paisley
Toole
Queen Rebekah Lodge No. 31 Holds First Meeting
The Queen Rebekah Lodge No. 31 met January 17 with Noble Grand Nora Larsen presiding. Ten past noble grands attended as officers were installed. Several sisters were ill and Leona Caskey’s mother Mrs Lockhart was reported ill. District No. 4 meeting plans were announced for March 23 in Chateau with IOOF and Rebekahs from multiple towns attending. Ronda Reiding elected to the board of trustees for five years. Next meeting set for February 7 under Leona Caskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Rebekah Lodge No
Nora Larsen
Mary Knowlton
Aileen Ferris
Elmore Larsen
Gladys Baumgartner
Leona Caskey
Lockhart
Mary Baker
Chateau
Rebekahs
Cut Bank
Walier
Fort Benton
Great Falls
Belt and
Choteau
IOO
Glen Inbody
Rebekah District No
R. D McDonald
Ronda Reiding
Noble
Nora Larson
Larson Wedding Invitation for Nancy Jr and Ronald Hansen
Mr and Mrs Dave Larson invite friends and relatives to the wedding of their daughter Nancy Jr to Ronald Hansen son of Mr and Mrs Frits Hanson. The ceremony is at the Assembly of God Church in Conrad on Saturday Feb 10 at 3 pm with a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Larson
Conrad
Nancy Jr
Ronald Hansen
Frits Hanson
Chateau
Assembly of God
Toastmistress Club To Host Council Meeting Saturday
The Chateau Toastmistress Club hosts a Council No 2 meeting at the Cornell Hotel on Saturday February 3. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a coffee hour and runs to 3 p.m. Delegates from Shelby Great Falls Cut Bank and Kalispell will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chateau Toastmistress Club
Cornell
Shelby
Great Falls
Cut Bank
Kalispell
Richard Nevins
Carl Field
Myles Standish
Bridge for Heart Tournament Report
Mrs. Robert Sherman announced the playoff date set for February 25. Leaders across groups include Mrs C E Russell and Dorothy Reiner with 8 900 points in A and Mrs George Coffey and Clara Moore with 9 160 in B. Couples leaders after five rounds are Dr and Mrs C W Boussard with 17 490 and Mr and Mrs Tom McCartney with 19 840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sherman
C. E. Russell
Dorothy Reiner
Jay Dunckel
Pete Ekegren
George Coffey
Clara Moore
University of Montana autumn 1967 graduates announced
Registrar Leo Smith listed 128 graduates with bachelors degrees 17 masters and 4 doctorates for UM autumn quarter 1967. Peter M. Frazier of Chateau earned a bachelor’s degree in education and participated in the ceremony invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
University of Montana
Leo Smith
Smith
Peter M. Frazier
Chateau
Legion Auxiliary Unit Meets For February Session
The C. James Smith Unit No. 6 American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday February 5 at 8 pm at Mrs. Elmer Baker’s home. A legislative meeting is planned and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. James Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Elmer Baker
Farmers Union Convention Set for Missoula in 1968
The Montana Farmers Union will hold its State Convention in Missoula from October 23 to 25, 1968 with headquarters at the Florence Motor Hotel. Leonard Kenfield said the Missoula site was chosen by the executive board after review of options, marking the first MFU convention in western Montana and expected to attract attendees from northern Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Farmers Union
Missoula
Florence Motor Hotel
Leonard Kenfield
Kenfield
MFU
Montana
Renfield
Dinner and Court Whist Party Hosted by Arensmeyers
Mr and Mrs Les Arensmeyer and family entertained 12 couples at a dinner and court whist party in their home Friday evening. Mrs Julia Monkman returned Sunday from Dutton where she spent 10 days visiting with Mr and Mrs C O Jueks. Mrs Bob Nauck Mrs Bert Guth rie and Mrs Henry Smith were in Great Falls Monday afternoon visiting Carol Allen who was a patient at the Columbus Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl Faurete
Chateau
Great Falls
Gerald Wellington
Ernest Weist
Dick Moore
Kirk
Simms
Ray Yeager
Conrad
Rud Moser
Brady
Tom Moore
Ray Weist
Donna
Nippon Ittigal
Art Weist
Choteau
Gwendoline Anderson
Missoula
Lincoln Apartments
Anderson
Vern Smith
England
Walt Armstrong
Myrtice Powell
Louie Petrie
Turner
Mont
Las Vegas
Nev
Ron Willman
Ronyna Lyn
Boise
Idaho
John van Bolcum
Reuben Depner
Valley
Wash
Borghild Johnson
Thomas F. McCartney
Kalispell
Mrs. McCartney
Ruth Conrad
Hank Helf
Columbus Hospital
Charles Black
Bill Black
Eureka Lake
Dell Rowley
Smoot Rowley
el Paso
Tex
U. S. Border Patrol
Glen Yeager
Grant Curtis
Bozeman
ASC
Les Arensmeyer
Julia Monkman
Dutton
C. O. Jueks
Bob Nauck
Bert Guthrie
Henry Smith
Carol Allen
U S Savings Bonds year end report shows declines
Volunteer County Savings Bonds Chairman Arnold Hanusa released a year end report noting 1967 state sales of 15 795 558 down from 17 563 62 the prior year Locally county sales reached 160 157 versus 172 360 the year before December sales were 1 108 171 down from 1 484 593 nationally 1967 sales totaled 4 978 million down from 4 860 million Holdings of Savings Bonds reached an all time high of 351 432 million.
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U S. Savings
Volunteer County Savings Bonds
Arnold Hanusa
Weather figures calendar week ending January 30
Week summary shows daily highs and lows from January 24 to January 30 with precipitation totals and comparison to last year. Highs ranged up to 60 and lows down to -17, with notable daily values including 60 on January 24 and -17 at week end. Precipitation totals show 67 for this year and 36 for the prior period.
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Rich
Taylor
Chateau Food
Foodtown
del Monte
del Monte Cr
W. K
Rebekah
Rae McDonald
Toastmistress Club
Bridge For Heart Tournament Report
Legion Auxiliary
F. U
GMC
Kimmet Bros
Texaco
Bolens
Dutton, Montana
U. S
H&t
Choteau, Montana
Motorola
Chateau Electric
H &H
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