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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
1
The report notes January lows of 12 degrees below zero on the seventh and six days under zero, a high of 4 above on the last day, and .30 moisture. February begins windy and warm, recalling a 1932 windstorm that damaged barns, fences, and the high school, injuring A. H. McGinnis and prompting cleanup and school closure.
Badies night and installation of officers of the Chateau County Chamber of Commerce unit were announced for February 17 at Lions Club hall. Walter Ocartini will be installed as principal, with Vince Carvell, Bob Crocker, Lowell Scott among others also bound for office. The meeting covered highway funds, local governance, and a March of Dimes donation, plus concerns over gun play and a city gun-control committee. influenza figures and school absences were reported by Dr. A A McAuley, noting 200 influenza clinic cases, 549 pupils ill on February 8, and 117 out in recent weeks, with the epidemic waning but not closed schools planned.
The Chateau Bulldogs defeated Fort Benton 65 to 62 in a tense home game. Ronnie Hinniai led with 18 points, Frank Olson added 15, while H Nottingham had 14 for Fort Benton and B Allen 13.
Tickets for the district basketball tournament at Great Falls are on sale at the high school office. Season tickets cost six dollars and grant access to all games February 25 to 28. The event features thirteen teams with multiple rounds leading to the final.
The Chateau administration unveils rules to curb garbage burning and improve sanitation. Rules require metal containers under 30 gallons with tight lids for most waste, allow 50 gallon drums until rusted, and curb grass clippings in suitable bins. Special pickups will be arranged for nonstandard waste. the dump will be locked and fees apply for service. Mayor Sturgis emphasizes safety and orderly citywide waste management.
The Concordia College Concert Band under Leif Christianson will play at the High School Auditorium in Chateau on Wednesday Feb 11 at 8 15 p m. The program spans classics to modern pieces including Bolero by Ravel and Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss with Faul Opsahl as cornet soloist.
The article notes Governor J Hugo Aronady nominated D P Fabrick I D O Donnell and Richard R Purcell to a state dam board formed in 1934 with jurisdiction over federal funds for building about 150 dams. The board aims to select men suited to the task, aligning regional knowledge with statewide needs in Montana.
Robert Fenwick of the Denver Post received honors from national committees for his friendship and services to the Indian and Hutterite communities. The recognition cites his work on the Teton County colonies and his roving fee coverage.
Chenatin at Minn a Hy is described by Robert Gormley, principal, as a graduate of St. Cloud Teachers College. She has taught in Minnesota North Dakota and at Great Falls, reflecting a long tenure across multiple states.
Attorney General Arn old Olzen issued an opinion stating there is no part-time school trustee in practice. He determined that the 1951 law creating additional district high school trustees, placed under public works, allows these trustees to participate on an equal footing with original trustees in all matters.
Seventh and eighth graders from Chateau Public Schools visited the Helena state capitol last week to see government in action. They met with Senator Rice who hosted lunch and escorted them through agencies and chambers, with the eighth grade meeting Governor Aronson briefly. Lt. Gov. commended the students from the Senate floor as well.
A letter from Mrs Grace Erickson and Mrs C S McDonald reports they are recuperating from a sore back and pneumonia at the Casa Palmas hotel in McAllen Texas and are getting along fine.
Helena special report notes rapid turnover in Montana school teaching positions costs taxpayers thousands annually. Montana Education Association says turnover is severe in small enrollments where salaries lag behind qualifications and living costs. Officials urge adequate salary adjustments to retain teachers and benefit students and taxpayers.
Mrs. Alvina Newman is informed her brother John Gritzmacher aged 70 died at his home in Saux Center Minnesota on January 26. Survivors include two sisters Mrs. George Gamradt of Fairfield and Mrs. Alvina Newman of Choteau.
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