Construction Heads Events During 1967
The year 1967 saw major construction activity with bids for a new high school and nursing home addition. Watters Construction of Helena won the high school general contract at 514 607, Fullerton's Plumbing and Heating earned the mechanical bid, and Mannix Electric secured the electrical bid. Groundwork began in March and progressed despite April snow, aiming for completion ahead of the 1968 deadline. Nursing home additions faced bid issues, prompting a second architect and new bids within the bond limit, with Work Construction of Great Falls at the helm.
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Adventist Church
Watters Construction
Helena
Fullerton
Hamilton
Mannix Electric
Great Falls
Teton County
License Sales Going Well
Teton County Treasurer Marie Stenson said license sales were strong in the first week despite cold weather. By Tuesday morning 679 car licenses 615 truck licenses 26 large trailers 77 small trailers and 39 motorcycles were issued with last year’s figures used for comparison. New plates must be displayed by February 15 and owners are urged to come in early to avoid a last minute rush.
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Teton County
Marie Stenson
Acantha
Ski Instruction Offered Sunday at Teton Pass Run
Officials at Teton Pass ski run announce a professional instructor will give lessons Sunday from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm. Weekend conditions named excellent with a 30 inch base and 6 to 8 inches fresh snow. 65 skiers used the runs Sunday. rentals available at H and H Implement for those without skis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Pass
Randy Erickson Sings with Rocky Mountain College Choir
Freshman Randy Erickson from Chateau sang with the bass section in Rocky Mountain College's choir during the annual Christmas concert at First Presbyterian Church. The program featured Julian Patrick, affiliated artist, in an oratorio and Vaughan Williams pieces, with the college orchestra performing Corelli's Concerto Grosso VIII Pastorale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Erickson
Chateau
Rocky Mountain College
Billings
First Presbyterian Church
Julian Patrick
Hugo Distler
Vaughn
Commodity Signup Opens February 5 for Wheat and Feed Grain
Montana farmers will sign up for the 1968 wheat certificate and feed grain programs from February 5 to March 15. The 신청s establish program intentions without binding commitment and allow access to price support loans, certificates, and payments. Wheat benefits include loans and marketing certificates up to full parity, with no diversion payment. Feed grain offers diversion, price support payments, and loans. diversion payments will be available to all participants. Notices detailing 1968 feed grain and conserving bases and protected yields will be mailed before signup. Wheat allotment notices were mailed last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Viola Herak
Montana Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
Herak
Jordan Painting Wins Blue Ribbon at Denver Exhibit
Dr. Andrew A. Jordan of Chateau wins best of show for Chinook at a Denver Artists Guild exhibit. Prize painting will be on display in Denver through January and February.
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Andrew A. Jordan
Chateau
Denver
Artist’s Guild
Area Feels the Bite of Old Man Winter in Teton County
Area residents endure relentless cold and heavy snow as Te ton county tows through a harsh January. Readings have dipped to seasonal lows with -25 at year's end, while Pendroy reports drifts up to 10 feet and roads blocked for days. Snow plows, rotary plows, and multiple motor graders work to reopen routes.
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Teton County
Teton County Court House
Pendray
Chateau
Pendroy
John Swanson Jr
Swanson
Shelby
Farmington
Bill Riggs
Fairfield
Riggs
Agawam
East Power
Woodahl Poised to Seek Montana Attorney General Job
Teton County Attorney Robert L. Woodahl born June 28, 1931 in Great Falls appeared set for the Republican nomination as attorney general after a meeting with Gov. Tim Babcock. He holds a law degree from the University of Montana and has served as Teton County attorney since 1961, with prior roles including first chairman of the State Electrical Safety Board. He and his wife Arlene Depner have two sons.
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Helena
Teton County
Robert L. Woodahl
Chateau
Montana
Associated
Tim Babcock
Woodahl
State Electrical Safety Board
Secretary of State
Capitol
Great Falls
Montana State University
Air Force
Korea
University of Montana
Missoula School
Electrical Safety Board
Arlene Depner
Choteau
Ranger Higgins Praises Ski Run At Teton Pass
Teton District Ranger Joe Higgins reports excellent skiing conditions at Teton Pass with snow depths up to 50 inches and good mountain weather. The road remains plowed and usable for passenger cars with snow tires, and the area operates weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. one way rules apply 9-11 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.
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Teton Pass
Teton
Joe Higgins
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Teton Pass, Inc
Higgins
Teton Road
Donkey Basketball Game Planned at Chateau High School
Chateau High School FFA will sponsor a donkey basketball game in the local gym Monday January 15 at 7 30 p m The event bills itself as wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus with the Chateau and Fairfield FFA chapters providing players Plan to attend for family entertainment with the players noted as the exception to the fun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High School
FFA
Chateau Ffa
Fairfield Ffa
Wi-Mo-Da-Si Club Meeting Set at Miller Home
The Wi-Mo-Da-Si club schedules a gathering at Cora Miller’s residence on Saturday January 13 at 2 p.m. Members will discuss club affairs and plan upcoming events.
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Cora Miller
Interfaith Study Sessions Planned by Church Groups
A series on ecumenism and dialogue begins Sunday January 14 at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church. The first session includes the film A Foundation for Dialogue by Sister M. Luanne. Rev. Engberg Morley and Crowe will assist with narration and discussion. Baby sitters available. coffee hour after the study.
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M. Luanne
Saint Catherine
Suzanne
Marlow Engberg
William Morley
Fred Crowe
Driver license examiner to visit Chateau court Tuesday
Montana state highway patrol examiner will be at the Chateau court house on Tuesday January 16 from 9 am to 5 pm. Applicants should contact the examiner before 11 am or 4 pm.
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Montana State Highway Patrol
Chateau
Court House
Bulldogs Win First Two Conference Games
Chateau High School’s Bulldogs beat Fairfield Eagles 59 to 51 and Cut Bank Wolves 56 to 50 to open conference play. Ray Smith led with 16 points and 16 rebounds against Fairfield, while Krone added 15 against Cut Bank as Chateau held off both rivals.
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Chateau High School
Bulldogs
Fairfield Eagles
Cut Bank Wolves
Conrad
Shelby
Cut Bank
Walter
Chateau
Coyotes
Fairfield
Browning
Ray Smith
Eagles
Lewis
Dan Jacobs
Church Peck
Lynn Schenk
Eagle
Smith
Jacobs
Ron Lehnert
Lance
Choteau
Wolves
Bob Howard
Howard
The
Krone
Bulldog
Choteau Lodge and Rebekah Queen Install Officers
A joint installation at the upper Legion hall on Wednesday Jan 3 installed new officers for Choteau Lodge No 11 and Queen Rebekah Lodge No 31 under District Deputy Grand Master Ray McKeever with staff from Fort Benton. Newly installed officers include John W. Anderson noble grand Hank W. Smith vice grand and a full slate of appointed officers for both bodies. The installing staff from Fort Benton included Mr and Mrs Ray McKeever and others, followed by a reception and social hour.
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Choteau
Queen Rebekah Lodge
Upper Legion Hall
Ray McKeever
Fort Benton
1.C.C.F. Lodge
John W. Anderson
Noble Grand
Hank W. Smith
Charles
Leo Pierre
C. W Alien
Bill McCauley
Ernest Weist
Kaare Larsen
Elmer Knaff
Vice Grand
Ron Brumberger
Grand
Leon Gollehon
Guardian
Valeria Ferris
Inside Guardian
Henry Jensen
Glen Inbody
A. D Huffman
Julia Monkman
Earl Gierke
Dan McFarland
Warren Johnson
Bernard Cooper
Bob Doll
Phil Schoonover
Tressa Smith
Ruth Sullivan
Alva Ayers
Teton Republicans To Meet Wednesday
Teton County Republican Central Committee plans a public meeting at the lower Legion hall in Chateau on Wednesday January 17 at 8 p m Speakers include Archie Lucht Helena secretary of the Republican State Central Committee and Dr M F Keller Great Falls chairman of the State Central Committee The event offers refreshments and is the first of several planned meetings this election year
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Teton
Patrolman Ray Farrell Addresses Lions Club on Highway Fatalities
Patrolman Ray Farrell urged Lions Club members that highway deaths must fall in 1968. He cited a Montana 1967 record of 317 fatalities, up from 280, with 80 accidents in 1967 in Teton county and 356 injuries. He noted many crashes occurred on weekends and daytime and that drink driving dropped slightly. He said he will leave Chateau for a new Highway Patrol position in Helena within a month.
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Highway Patrol
Ray Farrell
Lions Club
Montana
Teton County
Farrell
Helena
Chateau
S S Benefits Rise for 90000 Montanans Under New Law
Pedersen explains the Jan 2 social security expansion raises benefits in Montana by at least 13 percent for about 90 000 people, with automatic increases in March checks. Minimum retiree payment rises to 55, average retiree from 86 to 98, and survivor protections increase to 940 billion overall. Donald Waldron will be in Choteau Feb 13 to assist at the courthouse.
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Johnson
Montana
Social Security Administration
Donald Waldron
Chateau
Commissioners Office
Court House
Hospital Board Sets Annual Meeting
The Teton Memorial Hospital Board will hold its annual meeting Monday January 15 in the Teton County Courthouse court room at 1 pm. Directors will be elected and annual reports, transactions of other business will be considered. the public is urged to attend.
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Teton Memorial Hospital Board
Janet Wedum
Teton County Court House
Othr
Bill Irwin Returns From California Holiday Visit With Daughter
Bill Irwin came back last Thursday from Thousand Oaks California where he spent the holidays with his daughter Mrs Ruth Irwin Smith.
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Bill Irwin
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Ruth Irwin Smith
Blood Drive In Chateau Meets 65 Pint Quota
Last Thursday's blood drawing in Chateau met the 65 pint quota with 18 donors from Hutterite colonies aiding the effort. Donors included Robert Crocker and Mrs. Grant Curtis with multiple gallons donated. others from Chateau and nearby colonies gave a first pint. Curtis urged plans for the May drawing as the fiscal year ends in June.
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Chateau
Grant Curtis
Red Cross Blood Program
Robert Crocker
Mrs Curtis
Stan Kimmel
Bill Chalmers
Jim Spinder
Joseph P. Hofer
Larry Maze
Bob Dunckel
Frank Horak
Pete Ekegren
Dell Rowley
Jim Carlson
Sarah Kleinsasser
Kelly
Bosshardt
Legion Auxiliary
Rainbow Girls
Curtis
First Call of 1968 Received by Firemen
Choteau firemen answered a 9 am alarm at the Don Corbett home south of Choteau for a smoke scare from an overheated washing machine motor. No fire was found after inspection and the unit returned to the station.
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Choteau
Don Corbett
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Commodity
Jordan
R. Woodahl
Attorney General’s Office
Ranger Higgins
Choteauloof
Queen Rebekah
S. S
Pedersen
Hospital Board
V.F.W
Chateau V. F. W. Auxiliary
Lorena Drugge
Community Service
Milan Dittus
Teton County Nursing Home
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