Divisional C Tourney Opens 3 Day Session
The Northern Class B divisional basketball tourney begins at 3 p.m. Thursday February 25 at Chateau High School with the fourth and fifth place teams in the first game. Evening sessions feature third vs sixth and second vs seventh with the top team earning a bye. Standings show Cut Bank and Fairfield tied for first. Conrad third, Sunburst fourth, Browning fifth, Chateau sixth, Walier seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High School
Cut Bank
Fairfield
Chateau
Conrad
Sunburst
Browning
Walier
Clarence Bartell
Phono Bestwina
George Evankovich
Thomas Zadick
Great Falls
Ed Schiller
Judge Burns
Fay Buck
Milton McNea
E. K. Ragar
al Finley
Augusta
Dutton
Simms
Belt
Centerville
Brady
Power and
Cascade
Power
Lewistown
Fashender Wins District 8 American Legion Oratorical Contest
Larry Fashender of Great Falls won the District 8 American Legion oratorical contest held at the Chateau Legion Auxiliary hall. Lois Stillar of Cascade was runnerup. Fashender advances to the zone contest March 1 at Fort Benton. judges were Bob Woodahl Norrine Ingland William Norwood Jack Hane and Dale Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Fashender
Great Falls
American Legion
Chateau Legion Auxiliary Hall
Lois Stillar
Cascade
A. R. Bender
Augusta
Bob Davidson
Choteau
Fasbender
Fort Benton
Bob Woodahl
Norrine Ingland
William Norwood
Jack Hane
Vaughn
Dale Miller
Simms
Loran Vanest Dies Here in Montana
Funeral services for Loran Wat son Vanest 59 of Fairfield were held at Croxford's Mortuary Great Falls with burial in Lewistown. He died Friday in the Chateau hospital after an illness of two weeks. Born August 19 1900 in Lewistown he lived there until 1928 then moved to Great Falls and later Fairfield. He worked for the Great Northern Railway most of his life until 1951 when he became a service station operator. Survivors include son Gene Vanest Fairfield sister Edna Kelly Lewistown and several nieces and nephews in Lewistown plus niece Mrs Kenneth Payton Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran Watson Vanest
Fairfield
Croxford
Great Falls
Lewistown
Vanest
Chateau Hospitals
Great Northern Railway
Gene Vanest
Edna Kelly
Kenneth Payton
New Mechanic Takes Over Abbott Implement Shop
Jim Sprague, former shop foreman for Haas Implement in Great Falls for five years, now heads Abbott Implement in Chateau. He is married with three boys and a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sprague
Haas Implement
Great Falls
Abbott Implement
Chateau
Two Teens Injured In Weekend U S 89 Crash Near Choteau
Four other teens escaped injury when a car carrying six teenagers left a curve on U S 89 four miles north of Choteau Saturday night. Driver Neal Wedum suffered shock and Janet Locke cut her eyelid. Patrolman Helf cited inexperience and excessive speed for road conditions as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
U. S. 89
Neal Wedum
Janet Locke
Jerry Asay
Carol Wedum
Ernie Schwenke
Ginny Lou Jackson
Red Cross Fund Drive Plans Set Leaders Named
Choteau district Red Cross chairmen, including Alma Partlow for Chateau and Gibson Monkman guiding the business district, are appointed with Fairfield Dutton and others to run the drive starting March 1. Carl Field notes Red Cross offers $30 value per $5 donated in 1960, supported by nearly 2 million volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Red Cross Fund
Agawam
Bynum
Fairfield and
Dutton Fund
Chateau
Alma Partlow
Gibson Monkman
Lions’ Club
J. A. Swanson
Pendrey
Lyle ~ Standish
Bob
Herb Silb
Red Cross
Field
Ee Public
Field Sai
Heart film shown at Greenfield PTA program
The Greenfield PTA sponsored a film Secrets of the Heart prepared by the American Heart Association. Mrs. Gordon Haiberg introduced the presentation and Dr. Haiberg answered questions after the screening. Remember Thinking Day Sunday for all Girl Scouts and their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Pta
American Heart Ass’n
Gordon Haiberg
Teton County Educational
Haiberg
Girl Scouts
JayCees Bring Jim Bond wildlife show to Choteau
The Choteau JayCees host Jim Bond for a two night Montana wildlife program at the city pavilion March 4 and 5. The show features two hours of Kodachrome footage shot around Sun River Sawtooth Mountain and Continental Divide with elk goat and fishing scenes. Bond narrates with high fidelity sound as four Montanans ride a rubber boat in Bear Trap Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JayCees
Jim Bond
Choteau JayCees
City Pavilion
Choteau
Sun River
Fred Scott
Sponmov Ie Group
Montana
Vid Sawtooth Mountain
Bond
Scott
Castle Mountain
Deep Creek
Missouri
Madison
Bear Trap
County Gets More Funds For Schools
Helena state education official Harriet Miller reports Teton county will receive 43 788 63 dollars for elementary schools from state lands interest and income and the State Permanent School Fund. total interest and income this year rose to 3 839 334, improving the funding outlook by eight percent over earlier estimates and bringing 19 89 dollars per resident aged six to twenty one. oil and gas leases on state school lands chiefly boosted revenue along with agricultural grazing leases and other investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Harriet Miller
Muriel Reiquam
Teton County
Miss Miller
Montana Trust and Legacy Fund
Girl Scout Tea Sunday Presented by 8th Grade Troop
Area Girl Scout event at the Methodist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. honors the birthday of the Scouting founder. The program, written and presented by the eighth grade troop, applies to Curved Bar Rank requirements for Girl Scouts and Brownies and their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Scouting
Adult sewing classes planned at Chateau High School
Chateau High School Superintendent Ed Schiller announced adult sewing classes will be offered under the vocational program. The program includes 10 three hour sessions in beginners and dressmaking, 12 in tailoring, with costs split between government sponsorship and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High School
Ed Schiller
Ee Oe Oussens
Esther Buchanan
State Department of Public Instruction
Vocational Education Organization
Buchanan
Montana State College Band
Imore
Auto License Sales Down in County This Year
County treasurer Mariel Stenson released figures showing 2,256 new auto licenses issued by the Feb 15 expiration date for 1960, down from 2,296 a year earlier. A late Monday rush yielded 467 licenses. 1960 totals included 1,881 trucks, 114 trailers, and 176 small trailers versus 1,864 trucks, 107 trailers, and 172 small trailers in 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariel Stenson
Legion Initiates New Members at Post No. 6
American Legion Post No. 6 held its annual initiation and stag party at the Legion hall. Commander Fred Meadows led the initiation of Boyd Jensen, Bob Woodahl, Harry Stott, Don Sussenden, Elmer Wilson, Jerry Regimbal, and Leo Stepper with staff including Grant Curtis Bud Moulton Jay Robinson Joe Anderson Chick Sulgrove and Rex Peterson. Films of Yellowstone earthquake damage were shown by Al Hensley and Bob Gronberg after the initiation. A lunch followed prepared by Les Otness Bob Gronberg and Bob Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. James’ Smith
American Legion
Legion Hall
Fred Meadows
Boyd Jensen
Bob Woodahl
Harry Stott
Don Sussenden
Elmer Wilson
Jerry Regimbal
Leo Stepper
Grant Curtis
Bud Moulton
Jay Robinson
Joe Anderson
Chick Sulgrove
Rex Peterson
Yellowstone Park
al Hensley
Bob Gronberg
Stag Party
Les Otness
Bob Scott
Chateau squad earns first conference win in tight 44 40 victory
The Chateau squad defeated Sunburst second team 44 to 40 on Saturday night to secure its first conference win. Gary Moon led with 12 points, Roger Kelly added nine, and the game stayed close through the first quarter before Chateau pulled away in the second and third periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Sunburst
Bulldogs
Gary Moon
Roger Kelly
Allotment Period To End March 1 For 1960 Wheat Farms
The county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office reminds farmers that March 1 is the last day to request a 1960 new wheat farm allotment. Applications must cover the producer’s entire farming operations and be filed in person or by mail at the county ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
ASC
Lyall Schaefer
Forest Service meet attendees noted in Great Falls report
Dave Terry and 16 other Forest Service and Montana Fish and Game representatives attended the annual meeting in Great Falls last week. Al Muchmore chaired the two day session as assistant supervisor of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. William J. Baldus, 73, longtime Power-area resident, died recently at Deer Lodge Rest Home after several months illness. Born in the United States in 1893, survivors include brothers Norbert and Ben, both of Lewiston Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Terry
Forest Service
Montana Fish, and Game Department
Great Falls
al Muchmore
Lewis ‘Anid, Clark National Forest
William J. Baldus
Deer ‘Lodge
Ito
United States
Norbert
Ben
Lewiston
Ida
Suni Gehaae
Chamber Plans Politics Course
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce intends to sponsor a nine session two hour weekly Practical Politics course to boost business political awareness. It is a national, non partisan program used widely, with 500 Montanans taking it last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Trade and Professional Associations
Enoch Stroh
Tom Hammond
Bob Crocker
Montana
Committees Named By Dutton Garden Club 1960
Members of committees for the 1960 Dutton Garden Club were named at the February meeting. Appointments include program chair Lucille Flick. flowers and cards Mabel Verhbael. junior gardeners Ora Schultz and Lucille Flick. history and scrapbook B J Fuhringer, Phyllis Goodmundson, V Martin. year book B J Fuhringer V Martin Fannie Juelfs. membership Edith Kaldor Carol Luek. publicity Cora Laubach. third chair Julia Schabel. civic V Martin Leona Goodmundson. community club Jean Fuhringer Peggy Van Horn. flower show education Mabelle Mehl Cora Laubach. fair booth Cora Laubach. photography Lucille Flick. ways and means Ora Schultz Lucille Waters. garden therapy Cora Laubach Mabelle Mehl. book chair Ora Schultz. Christmas decorating Cora Laubach Julia Schabel Mabelle Mehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton Garden Club
Lucille Flick
Mabel Verhbael
Ora Schultz
F. Juelfs
B. J. Fuhringer
Phyllis Goodmundson
V. Martin
Fannie Juelfs
Edith Kaldor
Piano Recital Sunday by Mrs Hanusa at home
Mrs Marge Hanusa presents the second studio piano recital this Sunday at 2 p.m. at her home. Students include David and Jean Chalmers Vivian and Shelley Baquet Tommy and Betty Jo Dellno Maureen Larson Carol Huidekoper Sue Mills Marilyn Mosier Ralph Paulus Gwen Shannon Judy Robinson Ray Timmerman Tommy Swartzel Rodney Schilling Carolyn Weist Virginia Alice and Tommy Stott Relatives and friends are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Hanusa
David
Jean Chalmers
Vivian
Shelley Baquet
Tommy
Betty Jo Dellno
Maureen Larson
Carol Huidekoper
Sue Mills
Marilyn Mosier
Ralph Paulus
Gwen Shannon
Judy Robinson
Ray Timmerman
Tommy Swartzel
Rodney Schilling
Carolyn Weist
Virginia
Alice
Tommy Stott
Council Begins Discussion on Trailer Law
The city council debated a proposed trailer ordinance at a semi monthly meeting. City Attorney Leo Murphy prepared a draft with parking rules for the city. The panel will review the ordinance again at the March 7 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Leo Murphy
Maurice ‘Black
Great Falls
D. Fabrick
Tesch
C. R. Allum
Jackson
Stamps for Scouts Offered Across Stores in Choteau
Girl Scouts of Choteau begin placing Gold Bond stamps in all local stores for those who do not wish to save them. Stamps redeemable for camping equipment to be used by the Girl Scouts of Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Girls Scouts of Choteau
Choteau Bulldogs Fall Twice in Weekend Games
Choteau Bulldogs dropped to Browning 53 to 45 after a slow start and were beaten 55 to 39 by Sunburst. Jackson scored 18 points against Browning with Don Peters ejected early in the third period. Sunburst edged Choteau as Larry Stone hit key shots late while fouls hampered Choteau’s offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Indians
Chatman
Matt
Choteau Bulldogs
Browning
Choteau
Sunburst
Bulldogs
Chateau
Chotea
Don. Péters
A. Browning
Jackson
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Fashender
Loran Vanest
Mesa
Ariz
Paul Kropp
JayCee
Glen’s Radio and TV
Girl Scout
Legion
Schaefer
Dutton Club
Sun
Larry Stone
Hollar
Hansen
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