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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
1
Teton county courthouse records show 135 births 57 deaths 58 marriage licenses issued and eight divorces filed in the county last year. 1961 counts dominate with late 1960 weeks, while 1960 figures reveal 138 births 46 deaths 58 marriages and 12 divorces. Of the births 75 were girls 60 boys with many named newborns listed.
Funeral services were held for Edwin Andrew Bjork 79 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Bjork died after a two month confinement in Teton Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15 1882 in Trade Lake Wisconsin and settled in the Choteau area in 1910. He was survived by six sons and two daughters along with a brother and sister. Chester died in World War II and Edna died in infancy.
Carloads of farmers from Chateau and Dutton head to Great Falls tomorrow for a statewide protest meeting at 1 a.m. at the Civic Center. Glacier County chair Herb Sammons says the gathering aims to unite county protests, with reps from ten counties attending.
Chateau Explorer Scouts plan a spaghetti dinner at the Odd Fellows hall on January 21 to raise funds for minor repairs and upkeep of the Empty Jug cabin. The cabin, built in 1925 by Dr. E J Crary and Denzil McDonnell, is being transferred to the Odd Fellows Lodge which sponsors Explorer Post 51.
Eldon Smith from Montana State College will discuss how insecticides affect health and welfare. He will speak at 2 p.m. on January 15 16 and 17 in Dutton Fairfield and Chateau with meeting locations to be announced. Frieda Schroder notes technical knowledge is needed for consumers.
The Choteau Jaycees announce their annual Bosses Night on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. Bob Johnson, past state Jaycee president from Helena, will speak on objectives and activities. Distinguishing awards for service and farming will be presented that evening.
The Chotesu Home Demonstration Club will meet Wednesday January 10 at 2 p m at the home of Clara O Moore. Please note the change in date of meeting.
Choteau Jaycees will conduct their annual Christmas tree cleanup campaign Sunday led by Ron Hinman. Residents are asked to place trees in the alleys for collection. the group will haul them to the city dump and burn them as a service and fire preventive measure.
Stinchfield Bar leads with 44 wins 20 losses as season shows Stinchfield Bar at the top of the league. Taylor Motor close behind with 43 percent wins and 2014 losses. High averages include Bob Luck and Arvid Sunder at 181, Barney Toenyes 177, with Toenyes posting a 650 series and others like DeBruycker 630 and Luek 627. Jim Potter tops games at 254, second high 248 by Toenyes, Page 245. Stinchfield Bar also leads in team game 2734 and team series 968, with Teton Abstract second in team series and Club Tavern close in team game. Overall leaders: Stinchfield Bar leads in total pins by 16 over Taylor Motor. Club Tavern near by within 100.
Choteau I.O.C.F. Lodge No. 11 and Queen Rebekah Lodge No. 31 will hold a joint public installation of new officers on Tuesday January 9 at 8 p.m. in the Legion hall. Francis Wenzel and Mrs Betty Wenzel will lead the ceremony with their installing staffs. Refreshments will be served after the installation.
Mary Lemmon 80 died last Wednesday in Teton County Rest Home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at Banks Funeral Home with Rev. A Bernard Gravdal officiating. Born June 27 1881 in Blackbaulk Midmar Aberdeenshire Scotland she married Alexander Lemmon May 19 1909 and moved to the United States in 1909 settling in Great Falls. Survived by three sons James of Billings Patrick and Walter of Chateau three daughters Mary Schoonmaker Isabelle Truchot and Nora Malone of Choteau 11 grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Bell Wright Scotland and Mrs James Lemmon New Zealand. Known as Grandma to neighbors in Chateau Farmington she was preceded in death by her husband in 1946 and youngest son Bob in 1956. Pallbearers were sons James Patrick Walter and grandsons Alex Truchot Edward Goodan and Jesse Malone.
Committal services are set for 11 am Monday for the stillborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Campbell of Bynum. Banks Funeral Home is in charge with Rev. Thomas J. Gannon officiating. The obituary notes the child was stillborn on Wednesday.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday at the Legion hall in Chateau. Joyce Robinson announced guest speaker Vic Overcash of East Glacier Park, a former Montana American Legion commander, will discuss legislative aims with emphasis on veteran rehabilitation welfare and national defense. A no-host dinner at Cornell Hotel will honor Overcash at 6:20 p.m. reservations due by 1 p.m. Monday.
Weekend visitors included Don Schrock and Taylor along with several guests and family members, as noted by the casual remarks about the gathering.
Choteau shows 6.35 percent gain in telephones in service to 1101 as of Nov 30 1961 from 1045 a year earlier while Montana state growth was 2.7 percent. Residence extensions rose 16.8 percent the highest category gain, though business stations fell by one.
The Chateau Bulldogs host Anaconda Central Friday and Fort Benton Saturday for two non conference basketball games. Anaconda brings a veteran squad led by 6 4 center Bill Molyndyke and 6 3 forward Bill Sullivan with six seniors in the lineup. Fort Benton, coming off a 49 46 loss to Choteau in their opener, features Meredith and Bailey who impressed earlier. Tip is 8 p m with prelim at 7 p m.
Six men were drafted from Selective Service Board No 50 in 1961 after a fall surge in calls. The increase stems from policy to fill quotas without relying on enlistment amid the Berlin crisis. About five men monthly undergo physicals in Butte. ages 21 years nine months to 25 are called, with no one missed upon turning 26. The board, drafting singles and married men without children, has lagged on quota and notes a registration gap among eligible men. Local No 50 occupies the Russell Building in Chateau with offices 10 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm on weekdays.
Clarence Looney 79 formerly a Chateau barber from 1908 to 1952 died New Years Day in Boulder City Nevada after a stroke in October Funeral services were held yesterday He is survived by his wife Ruby a son James two daughters Madge Hughes and Charlotte Tully all of Henderson five grandchildren and three great grandchildren
A garbled note recalls guests at Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Moon’s home. It mentions Mr. Irvin Moon and Harry Jardine among attendees, with errors obscuring full names and relations.
The Montana Farmers Union State School will open Monday January 8 at the State Office Building in Great Falls with a January 7 Sunday workshop for county leaders. Sessions run January 7 to 12 covering insurance farm programs taxation education Social Security and more. Notable speakers include Clark Eichelberger Charles Crousé Gretchen Billings and Ted Schwinden among others. The Farm Labor Institute follows January 13 with additional talks on education financing utility rates and aging care. Members and non members may attend any sessions.
Corbett sells bulls from Bryan Corbett and Sons Chateau and Aberdeen Annum stock to Roland Peters of Bynum and Sederholm of Great Falls and F Ranch Cut Bank. Mr and Mrs Jeke Van Brunt and son spent two weeks in California visiting relatives and sightseeing and visited Jake's mother and sister in Napa.
Leaders of 18 4 H clubs gather at Chateau Methodist Church for a training session led by Teton county extension agents Ross Peace Ray Kelly and Frieda Schrader They cover planning project selection county activities record keeping project requirements and how extension service specialists and leaders fit into youth programs The session includes assistance from acting state club leader Erick Vaughn and emphasizes volunteer leadership and 4 H project options across 30 areas
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