Eureka Lake Recreation Area in Jeopardy of Closure
A Choteau meeting with Teton Cooperative Canal Co. Fish and Game personnel Forest Service and Teton County Sportsmen members discussed litter at Eureka Lake seven miles NW of Choteau. They planned trash removal barrels fence changes toilet facilities and possible Forest Service pickups to keep the area open. A Feb 13 follow up meeting will decide on actions and elect a new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Eureka Lake
Teton Cooperative Canal Co
Fish and Games
Forest Service
Teton County Sportsmens Association
Canal Co
Teton County
Elmer Knaff
Joe Higgins
Eureka
Arvid Sunder
Nels Thorson
Fish and Game District
Great Falls
Teton County Court House
Michael Kelly
Sportsmens Association
Choteau Chamber Urges More Active Members
At a noon meeting President Bob Taylor urged greater business participation, noting only about 10 percent of Chateau establishments attend. A committee will contact local businessmen to stress the chamber’s importance and preserve its future. Bill McCauley reported on the Great Northern Railway consolidation hearing, which confirmed no service reductions for Choteau depots if Choteau and Pendroy are consolidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bill McCauley
Great Northern Railway Co
Choteau
McCauley
Missoula hosts Montana Optometric meet with amblyopia focus
Dr J R Crabtree and 52 Montana optometrists attended a three day MOA event in Missoula. Guest lecturer Dr John R Pierce discussed diagnosing and treating amblyopia, highlighting early childhood intervention and reading readiness amid lectures and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Crabtree
Chateau
Montana Optometric Association
Missoula
John R. Pierce
Indiana University
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Indiana
Pierce
Dr Pierce
Snow Bowl
Elks Club
Commissioners Call For Bids to Equip Teton Nursing Home
The Board of Commissioners of Teton county invites sealed bids for equipment furnishings and supplies for the new Teton County Nursing Home under construction in Chateau. Bids due 10 am Feb 19 will be opened publicly. Bids may cover one or more sections: patient room furniture lobby furniture office equipment dietary equipment medical supplies linens garments housekeeping items.
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Board of Commissioners of
Teton County
Chateau
License Examiner to Visit Chateau Court House
Montana Highway Patrol driver’s license examiner will be at Chateau courthouse on Tuesday February 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants should contact the examiner before 11 a.m. or 4 p.m.
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Montana Highway Patrol
Chateau
Court House
Minnie Rector Dies Sunday in Choteau
Mrs. Minnie C. Rector, 75, longtime Minnesota native, died Sunday at Teton Memorial Hospital after a three day illness. Services were held Tuesday at Banks Chapel in Choteau with Rev. C. Fred Crowe. body sent to Austin, Minnesota for burial today. She was born August 12, 1892 in Adolpho Township, married Walter G. Rector Feb 5, 1913 in Lansing, Minnesota. Survived by daughter and family, Ed Jacobson. son Harold in Sheridan, Wyoming. sister Jennie Stimson of Winnebago, Minnesota. five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Minnie C. Rector
Choteau
Teton Memorial Hospital
Banks Chapel
Austin
Minn
C. Fred Crowe
Chateau
Rector
Adolpho Township
Walter G. Rector
Power Firemen's Ball Set Saturday
The Power Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual ball Saturday February 10 at the American Legion hall in Power. Admission is 1 per person with proceeds for small equipment purchases and incidentals per Fire Chief Art Dahlman.
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The
Power Volunteer Fire Department
American Legion Hall
Power
Art Dahlman
Choteau and Cut Bank Share Lead In Northern Division
In a key conference night, Cut Bank upset Choteau 64 61 to pull even atop the Northern Division standings at 8–2. Krone paced Choteau with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Harris led Cut Bank with 19 points.
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Choteau
Cut Bank
Bulldogs
Peck
Wolves
Lance Krone
Jacobs
Chateau
Krone
Smith
Harris
Bob Howard
Chuck Peck
Conrad
Brad Gunderson
Crowley urges Montana court modernization at Chamber banquet
Professor William Crowley of the University of Montana told 48 Chateau Chamber members that Montana must modernize its court structure. He described a plan to abolish lower courts and shift jurisdiction to district courts, noting the lack of trained judges in justice of the peace and police courts and the problematic fee based pay system.
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Crowley
William Crowley
University of Montana
Tee
Montana
Justice of the Peace
Police
Supreme Court
Police Courts
Justice
Justice Courts
Jp's
Police Court
Hearing on Consolidation of Choteau Pendroy Depots
Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners held a hearing at the Great Northern Depot in Choteau to decide if one agent can cover both depots. Testimony from Great Northern officials says one agent suffices with Pendroy closed afternoons three hours while Choteau stays open full hours. Train service remains three per week, with potential increases during harvest or cattle shipments. Local residents and officials urged preserving current service levels. The Commission will review findings and decide soon.
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Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners
Great Northern
Choteau
Great Northern Railway Co
Pendroy
Railway Co
Chateau Area
Mike Campbell
General Mills
Bill Jones
John Dunckel
Bill McCauley
Swortzel Buys Texaco Station From Dunckel
Bob Dunckel announced the sale of Choteau Texaco Service Station to Ron Swortzel, effective Monday. Swortzel, a Choteau resident and 1965 Choteau High School graduate, will run the business and plans a grand opening later. Dunckel operated the station three years and previously worked for Bob's Ford Sales. his future plans are not announced.
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Bob Dunckel
Choteau
Texaco
Ron Swortzel
Dunckel
Swortzel
Robert Swortzel
Chateau High School
Northern Montana College
Havre
Crane and Ordway
Senior Citizens Meet To Discuss Chateau Retirement Center
A Teton county citizens committee invites residents 60 and over to a get acquainted meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday February 12 at 730 PM. The program will include slides of other centers and a discussion with refreshments and transportation options provided.
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Teton County
Chateau
Trinnity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Corbett and Trebesch Elected to Montana Angus Board
Two area men were elected to offices of the Montana Angus Association at a Bozeman meeting last week. Lee Corbett of Chateau was named vice president and Lawrence Trebesch of Dutton was re elected to the board of directors. The group met with the Montana Winter Fair in Bozeman.
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Montana Angus Association
Bozeman
Lee Corbett
Chateau
Lawrence Trevesch
Dutton
Angus Association
Montana
Chapter Night Party Slated by Jaycees
The Jaycee chapter invites all members and prospective recruits to a night event on Saturday February 10 at the upper American Legion hall starting at 10 pm. Guests should bring their own steak. other food and drinks will be provided. An admission of 75 cents per person will be charged.
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American Legion Hall
No License Plates To Be Sold Monday
Lincoln's birthday holiday closes the county treasurer office on Monday February 12 leaving only February 13 14 and 15 to obtain 1968 license plates. Vehicles not displaying the new plates after February 15 face fines.
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Marie Stenson
Lincoln
Fairfield Lions Sponsor End Measles Immunization Project
Fairfield Lions Club funds a county wide End Measles effort led by Vernon LaValley to immunize 472 children age 12 and under in Teton County. An immunization clinic is set for March 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield American Legion hall with Dr Michael Kelly and Dr Donald Bosshardt supervising and nurses and volunteers assisting. More details will follow.
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Fairfield Lions Club
Vernon LaValley
LaValley
Teton County
Fairfield American Legion
Michael Kelly
Donald Bosshardt
Lions Calendar Sale Under Way in Chateau
Lions in Chateau canvass the city for the annual community birthday calendar. Submit family names with anniversary and birth dates via the form in the Lions ad on page 4 or mail to Jack Wright. One calendar costs 2 dollars. extra calendars are 1 dollar each with advance orders.
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Chateau Lions
Jack Wright
Chateau
Jaycee Conclave Tonight At Great Falls Buffet
Chateau Jaycees president John Arnold invites all current and former members and prospects to a buffet dinner at the Holiday Inn Great Falls tonight February 8 with U S Jaycee Vice President Roger Jenkins as keynote speaker State president Don Bianchi will attend An orientation for new members precedes the meeting gather at 5 30 p m in the chapter room
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John Arnold
Chateau Jaycees
Holiday Inn
Great Falls
The
Great Falls Jaycees
U.S. Jaycee
Roger Jenkins
Don Bianchi
Arnold
Jenkins
Jaycee
Jaycees
Gov Tim Babcock Seeks Second Term as Montana Governor
Governor Tim Babcock announced on Tuesday his plan to seek re election as Montana Republican nominee for governor. He cited his service record including World War II infantry duty and terms in the legislature and as acting lieutenant governor. He emphasized Montana growth and urged party leaders and voters to support his continued leadership.
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Tim Babcock
Montana
Union
Custer
Yellowstone
Donald Nutter
Don
Republican Women to Hear Discussion Panel at Chateau
Mrs J. L. Torkelson of Great Falls will lead a trio to present the ABC's of precinct work at the Teton Republican Women's Club meeting at the Cornell Hotel Friday February 16 beginning at 2 p.m. All interested women in the community are invited to attend.
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J. L. Torkelson
Great Falls
Chateau
ABC
Teton
City Council Tops Agenda With Used Equipment Purchase
Chateau City Council discussed buying a used street roller or replacement for repairs, approved $60 for a used post hole digger, and noted the resignation of Orville Alison effective Feb 1. Public works reviewed water controls with police at the pump house. Claims totaling many city suppliers and services were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Robert Erickson
Erickson
Orville Alison
Chateau Feed & Seed
Montana Power
Knudtzon Lumber
Tesch
Cheethams
Saly
Public Instruction
Vous J Appliance & Tire Co
Choteau Acantha
Richs Standard
H & H Implement
W S Darley & Co
Hanusa Agency
Lincoln Day Dinner Slated for Choteau
Teton County Republican Central Committee hosts a Lincoln Day dinner at the Choteau Legion hall on Thursday February 15 with Dick Smiley of Bozeman as guest speaker. Dinner served at 630 pm. Tickets $3.75 adults $1.75 students, available at Olsen Agency.
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Teton County Republican Central Committee
Choteau Legion Hall
Dick Smiley
Bozeman
Olsen Agency
Larsen couple heads to Mesa for two months
Mr. and Mrs. Kaare Larsen departed for Mesa for a two month stay. On the way they paused in Idaho to visit their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Ward.
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Choteau Chamber of Commerce
Bob Taylor
Teton Nursing Home
Minnie Rector
Cut Bank Wolves
Choteau Bulldogs
Shelby Coyotes
Sunburst
Shelby
Cut Bank - Chateau
Red Hot Wolves
Nets
Conrad Chateau
Texaco Station
Fairfield Lions
Lions
Babcock
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