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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
1
Choteau council hears Jaycees propose a special ambulance fund to buy a new vehicle. Mayor Fabrick explains city control keeps service non profit and considers fund effects on revenues. Jaycees approve study and plan bids around a vehicle costing just over $2,000.
The Department of Agriculture announced new U S wheat standards on January 22 to raise prices for quality wheat. The changes, effective May 1, aim to improve U S competitiveness, curb trade barriers, aid the Commodity Credit Corporation, and save export subsidies.
Choteau firefighters fought a grass and brush fire at Corbett Angus Ranch south of Choteau for over two hours on Monday. Thecounty truck aided and remained on scene until late Monday night. Fire Chief Bud Taylor said strong winds spread a grass fire started by Milwaukee employees to clear the railroad right of way. The blaze burned grass and thick brush along the river. Units responded about 2 40 p m and returned to town shortly before 5 p m.
Rep James Battin announced Lonnie J. Dale of Choteau as a nominee for the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Dale is a Choteau High School senior and may compete for one of two vacancies. Dr Lyall Crary Jr and wife welcome daughter Susan Margaret born January 31 in Portland.
The Teton County Sportsmen Association will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the courthouse courtroom. James Spinder, secretary, says officers will be elected and dues for 1964 are being collected.
Nellie Buchanan of Choteau died in a Great Falls hospital Saturday. Funeral services were at Poplar Presbyterian Church Tuesday. Survived by sons Virgil Billendive Harry L Frazier and David of Choteau a daughter Mrs Frank Mary Binkley Warrensburg Ill and six grandchildren. Born August 54 81884 in Brownstown Indiana she moved to Poplar in 1916 and lived there until moving to Choteau.
L B Fitzgerald says delivery maturity for durum wheat loans is advanced to February 20 1964 to exploit rising export demand. Farmers may deliver under loan or redeem for market sale. storage payments apply if delivered under reserve. CCC will take title to warehouse stored grain if not redeemed by Feb 20. some storage charges will be refunded. Montana has about one million bushels under loan. nationally about 24 million bushels from 1963 and earlier crops are covered.
Teton County Commissioners instruct the Rest Home Board to push a bond election for a new county rest home. The plan calls for building onto and linking with Teton Memorial Hospital under same management, contingent on acquiring Meadows estate lots. A March 4 meeting with Lutheran Homes Society is tentatively scheduled to discuss cost and size.
Teton County commissioners must decide to approve an extensive airport improvement program. Glen Inb edy said the plan would use a federal grant covering 53 percent with a Montana Aeronautics Commission loan repaid by a county levy. Officials also weigh sequencing with Dutton and Fairfield needs and local financing details.
Choteau restaurants and lunch counters donated 28.74 from Friday coffee sales to the Choteau Heart Association fund. Donors include Parkway Cafe 10.58 Cornell Cafe 1.25 Ted's Drive-in 6.01 Log Cabin Drive-in 1 Tree Top Room 3.10 Lee's Grocery .80 Sip and Sup 6. The year’s first heart donor was Mrs J G Johnson with a 100 donation. The Pulse of Life film will be shown Feb 25 at the Rest Home Lions Club and at the LDS Church for Boy Scouts. Red Pin week begins at A and E Lanes with special donations for a marked red pin.
Chateau Safeway plans a one third expansion in the adjacent building formerly occupied by Davison Hardware. Owner Arensmeyer said aisles will widen 12 to 16 inches and a new shelf row added. Rear storage and work areas will grow. renovations aim to finish by March 1. Nearby changes include Bob's Ford Sales sign and Teton Pharmacy metal awnings.
R McPhillips announced this week his nominating petition to run for judge of the Ninth Judicial District. He previously served as district judge for Teton Phodera Glacier and Toole counties, was appointed after Judge Black’s death, is a former Toole county attorney and MSU Law graduate, member of Montana and American Bar Associations and Phi Alpha Delta, a Shelby resident with a wife and two daughters.
Coral Powell from Montana arrives as a delegate to the International Farm Youth Exchange. She will speak at multiple venues Feb 25 to 28 including Greenfield School Chateau Methodist Church Power School Dutton School Collins Community Hall and Choteau High School. Her Taiwan visit and farming background are noted.
Mr and Mrs Howard Harman of Dutton will mark their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 23 with a reception at Dutton Methodist Church from 2 30 to 5 00 p m. Honored guests include friends and relatives who are invited. No gifts requested.
Alfred Crawshaw of Fairfield age 71 died early Thursday. Services set for 3 p.m. Sunday at the United Church of Christ Fairfield with graveside Masonic rites. Battles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Al Warneke were honored at a 25th wedding anniversary party Sunday night at St Joseph’s Catholic rectory. Pendray guests included Emerson Earles Bill Lustus Dick Roses Wag Halverson Duane Jack Campbells J W Swansons and Harold Wellens tein.
Clifford J Saterlie 57 former Choteau man died in Orofino Idaho Sunday night from a stroke after years of ill health. He taught in Washington Idaho schools and retired from teaching in 1959. Survivors include his widow a sister Garnet Wills Fairfield and a brother Charles Downey. Funeral services were held in Clarkston Idaho. He was a member of the LDS Church.
The annual Family Fun Carnival by the Primary Association of the LDS Church is scheduled for Saturday February 22 from 5 30 p m to 10 p m in the church cultural hall. A ham and turkey dinner begins at 5 30 with door prizes bake sale bazaar and games planned. Dinner costs 150 for adults and 75 cents for children.
Mrs Pat Meznarich and Miss Paulette Bianchi spent last weekend visiting in Roundup.
Choteau High School Bulldogs earned a 2-1 weekend with a win over Fort Benton and losses to Cut Bank. They secure first seed in the Northern B Division tournament and will face Sunburst Thursday at 2 p.m. The team aims to meet the winner of Cut Bank vs Browning in the next round.
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