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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
1
County records show 133 births with 77 girls and 56 boys in the past year. Fifty deaths are listed, and 77 marriages were recorded by the Clerk of District Court with 11 dissolutions. A long list of newborns and their parents is included.
Sarah Mena Wright 72 was found dead Wednesday at her Great Falls home. Police say natural causes likely a stroke or heart attack on basement stairs. a mop in her hand and broken shoe heel noted. Funeral set for 11 am at George Funeral Home with Rev. Hulac officiating.
The 1957 Farmers Union School begins Monday morning January 7 at the state office building in Great Falls. Attendees include Dr. Robert Dunbar historian professor at Montana State College Bozeman Peter Stiffarm Northern Montana College Havre Miss Eleanor Dougherty Great Falls College of Education Flossie Harris National Farmers Union Director junior activities Denver J M Peterson educator tax expert Polson E K Babcock FU Central Exchange Lawrence Jacobsen GTA Mrs Ronald Holtz RN former State Co op member Mrs Dahl wife of Senator Dahl Sheridan county MT electric co ops legislative committee.
A fire at Wear Stott farm in Spring Slope district Saturday night destroyed a barn two granaries a shop and 30 to 40 tons of hay barley oats and wheat. Loss estimated 5000 to 6000 largely uninsured with partial coverage. Firefighters from Augusta Choteau and Fairfield responded delaying alarm due to poor telephone service.
State Patrol detailed three vehicle incidents. Herbert Moore of Pendroy suffered a broken collarbone and abrasions after a 1938 Oldsmobile left U S Highway 89 near the Friasel road junction. He was hospitalized and fined 25 dollars for basic rule violation. The car was a total loss. Dale William Depner, 18, of Chateau, rolled a 1956 Ford on U S Highway 89 after hitting a sign, with a DUI summons and later a 125 dollar fine. A third youth, age unspecified, suffered rib fractures and bruises when his car rolled four times on a county road east of Fairfield.
The Red Cross calls Teton County to contribute to a five million dollar national drive for Hungarian relief. Rev. Thomas J. Gannon of St. Joseph's Church chairs the effort, with over 130000 refugees in Austria awaiting long term assistance. Donations may be mailed to Rev. T. J. Gannon or county treasurer K. M. Bridenstine.
Harold Whitticomb, 38, Fairfield, section foreman for the Milwaukee Railroad, died of a self inflicted gunshot wound on New Year’s Day at about 8:30 am. Investigators report he used a 30 30 carbine to shoot himself, with two young children witnesses. County Coroner G L Banks said no inquest would be held and undertaker D E Perkins of Harlowton will transport the body for funeral services and burial.
The murder trial of 17 year old Lee Smart in Spokane was moved from Jan 7 to Jan 14 because Judge Hattersley is ill. Judge C B Elwell of Havre will preside. Floyd Small of Helena joins the prosecution.
1956 census reports 2,065 school age children in Teton county, up 12 from 1955, with gains in Chateau Dutton Power and losses in Fairfield Greenfield. Pre school group also shows a rise of 61, totaling 1,044 versus 983 in 1955.
The Montana State Board of Health announced a federal grant of 3 836 48 to Teton Memorial Hospital Association Chateau for a two room addition to the 24 bed Chateau hospital. Construction is largely complete and totals 22 996 56 with federal share 9 196 62 to cover the costs and isolate facilities including a room adaptable for mentally disturbed patients.
Funeral services were conducted for William L. Gibler 56 at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Grant Moore officiating. Gibler died by self inflicted gunshot wound and a rifle was found near his body in his Dunkirk area home. He was born August 15 1900 in Olney Illinois and moved to Dutton in 1909. Surviving are his widow Pearl Sandve ng a son William a mother Mrs Edward M Gibler a daughter Mrs Ralph Parker a brother Ray Gibler and four grandchildren. Burial followed in Choteau cemetery.
Elmer A Coffman 66 of Fairfield died Tuesday at Teton Memorial hospital. Funeral services set for 11 Friday in Community church with Rev Charles Pobanz officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery, Great Falls. Survivors: wife Stella. daughters Doris M. Burt Edith M. Erickson Fern Brandell Paul Legg Joan Bartle. sons Elmer James Willis. brother Clyde Coffman. 19 grandchildren.
Rex White husband of Betty Kraber and former Choteau resident died of a heart attack December 27 at their home in San Diego California. Interment was in Alliance Nebraska. Mrs White and family left Choteau about twenty years ago. Marian Sadler has been visiting the Batemans in Choteau and left for Little Rock Arkansas last Thursday. The Batemans drove to California to attend the Rose Bowl game on New Year’s Day.
Dun and Bradstreet notes Teton County growth with 150 listings up from 146, a 3 percent rise. The Reference Book covers 2.6 million U.S. listings, with 63 000 new names and 60 000 removals in 60 days, reflecting changing credits and ratings for 105 000 concerns.
The mid winter cabinet meeting of District 37 Lions International will be held at the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls on Saturday Jan 12. District Governors Deputy District Governors and International Councillors will attend with Montana Alberta club leaders. Principal business includes plans for the district convention at Lethbridge June 14 15 16 and 17. International Director B A Puller will speak at the 7 pm banquet at Meadowlark Country Club Rev George E Hulac will address the noon luncheon. The Great Falls Lions club leads arrangements.
Teton Chapter No. 35 and Beth any Commandery No. 19, E. T., hold a public joint installation at 6:30 p.m. A potluck dinner will be served after the ceremony.
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