Long Weekend Rodeo Attendance Dips Despite Holiday
The American Legion two day rodeos drew fair crowds during a four day weekend with many locals leaving town for parks and camping. Winners across saddle bronc bareback bull riding and calf roping are listed with multiple participants from Montana and Alberta. Legion officials hailed the event as successful and thanked the public for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Horace Raty
Morris’Music
Great Falls
Terry Lund
Tabor
Alberta
Bud Connelly
Browning
Rick Peterson
Bob Wellman
East Glacier
Darwin Lund
Warner
Roger Carrier
Ronnie Mills
Augusta
Lane Adamson
Chateau
Ray Yeager
Choteau
Joe Barkshire
LeRoy Yeager
Joe Gleason
Barbara Dear
Mary Nauman
Ronnie Hughes
Scooter Hayworth
Dolly Hughes
Simms
Dick Curtis
Chuck Curtis
George Pambrun
Harn
Seefs
Dana Higgins
Buck Hardenbrook
Bill Rumney
Ogden Anderson
Bud Swanson
George Pambrum
S. W. Lindseth
Rice and Son Lead Color Bearers in Fourth of July Parade
Senator Paul Rice and his son Leonard led color bearers in Choteau’s Fourth of July parade as bands from Choteau High School and Bynum Grade School performed. Entries included Montana Cowgirls Association, V F W Auxiliary state essay winner, Jaycees float, American Legion Auxiliary, and novelty entries with children. The parade honored victims of Montana highway accidents and thanked local businesses for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rice
Leonard
Choteau
Atillam
Choteau High School
Bynum
Montana Cowgirls’ Association
Great Falls
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Jaycees
American Legion Auxiliary
Democracy In Action
Treasure Girl’s State
Teresa
Roseann Corey
Frank
Mary Hensley
Nancy
Kenny Freedle
Montana
Sharon Nordahl
Kalu Russell
Marie Davies
Judy Parker
Havre
Gary Richem
Duane Reisch
Chateau Business
June City Council approves multiple building permits and notices
At the June 5 meeting city hall issued permits for Hazletts Addition residences to Richard Conklin and John Woodward in Hobsons Addition, and for a depot move by Milwaukee Railroad. June 19 permits went to J A Swanson, Leslie Oertel, and John Groot, with others for a Chateau Food electric sign, beer licenses, and sidewalk work in Hobsons Addition. The council also approved irrigation and equipment purchases, a Scouts pavilion use, and Friday watering restrictions. A used truck purchase for street work was authorized, and July actions included ambulance assistance, a car port permit, and 2 a.m. bar closings extended 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Richard Conklin
Hazlett
John Woodward
Hobson’s Addition
Milwaukee Railroad
Hazletts Addition
J. A. Swanson
Sherbourne
Leslie Oertel
John Groot
Chateau Food
Bond
Hobsons Addition
1St Street
N.E
Robert McAuley
Explorer Scouts
Andy
Bill McMullen
Paul Wolfe
Two Car Wreck At Fairfield
State Highway Patrolman Henry Helf investigated a two car collision at Fairfield last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Neiffer drove west into Fairfield following a Stott family vehicle. To avoid the Stott boy she moved into the opposing lane and hit Cal Hyypes in a Montana Power car. No injuries were reported. Hyypes 54 Ford damaged $250 and Neiffer 58 Plymouth damaged $120. Neiffer cited for failing to yield half of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Helf
Fairfield
Clara Neiffer
Gerald Stott
Stott
Neiffer
Montana
Cal Hyypes
Ford
Hyypes
Girl Scouts Plan Canada Trip with Stampede Invitation
Troop 122 of the Girl Scouts will depart July 6 or 7 for Calgary to attend the Stampede. Mrs. Ed Schiller leads with Mrs. Glen Yeager, Mrs. Guy Miller, and Ed Schiller joining. They raised 400 by collecting egg cartons and wire hangers to fund the visit and will tour Banff Lake Louise and other Canadian sites after meeting the Canadian Girl Guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schiller
Glen Yeager
Guy Miller
Calgary Stampede
Canadian
Girl Guides
Girl Scouts
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Fairmont Hot Springs
Canada
American Legion Auxiliary
Son born to Mr and Mrs Davidson on July fourth
Mr and Mrs Bob Davidson welcome a son born July 4 weighing five pounds with three older sisters in their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob’ Davidson
Crowe to Lead Choteau and Pendrey Methodist Churches
Rev. C. Fred Crowe and family arrive in Choteau to assume pastor duties at the Choteau and Pendrey Methodist churches. Born in Maryland, Crowe pursued education later, earning a Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1949, and served churches in Roundup, Kalispell and Glendive before coming to Montana. He emphasizes service and work with youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Crowe
Choteau
Methodist Church
Gvant Methodist Church
Kalispe
Crowes
Ellerslie
Westminster Theological Seminary
Wesleyan Theological Seminary
Washington, D. C
Westminster
Montana
Roundup
Glendive
Folllowed
Kalispell
Chateau
Flathead Lake
Crowe
Maryland
Fred .Crowe
Grant S. Moores Leave After Nine Years in Chateau
Rev Grant S Moore and wife depart Glasgow to Missoula where he will assist with the Missoula Methodist Church. Since 1942 he served in Montana after moving from the North Dakota Conference, then nine years in Chateau and nine in Choteau. He holds roles as conference secretary to Evangelism and board chair of Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant S. Moore
Mrs. Moore
Missoula
Rev. Moore
Missoula Methodist Church
North Dakota
Montana
Glasgow
Moores
Choteau
Board of Evangelism
Board of Missions
Chateau
Wilson
Shell Oil Company
the Haague
Moore
Hawthorne White Wedding Planned at St Paul Lutheran
Mr and Mrs Reno E Hawthorne announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Charlotte Hawthorne to Roger Buddy White son of Mrs Jessie White of Chateau The ceremony takes place Sunday July 16 at St Paul Lutheran Church Fairfield at 2 p m with a reception in the church basement All friends and relatives are invited to attend
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Reno E. ‘Hawthorne
Miss Charlotte Hawthorne
Roger
Buddy) White
Jessie White
Chateau
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fairfield
Greenfield Bench
Fishermen reunion after wallet recovered on Smith River
Jack Slanger and Arvid Sundet fished the Smith River in Meagher County. Sundet found a wallet underwater and learned it had rested there a week. The wallet belonged to a Great Allaman who was surprised to receive it again and hoped to never lose it.
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Jack Slanger
Arvid
Sundet
Smith River
Meagher County
Allaman
All Time High Attendance at Lions Pool in June
Attendance at the Lions Club Swimming Pool reached a June record with 7142 swims, far above the previous 3404. Instructional programs attract 383 participants, including 172 Chateau Dutton beginners and 16 lifing crews. Lifesaving passes include Kathy Curran Augusta Russell Koch Ernie Schwenke and Dennis Seaton. Lifesaving classes offered again in August. Mr and Mrs Robert Graham of Absarokee visit relatives and attend a class reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Chateau and Dutton
Fairfield
Chateau
Kathy Curran
Augusta
Russell Koch
Ernie Schwenke
Dennis Seaton
Susan Jackson
Wendy Burns
Doug Sterley
Jerry Hitchcock
Ronnie Swartzel
Marc Anderson
Ron Talmage
Bob Clough
Great Falls
Gretchen Voorhees
Susan Meadows
Lauri Banks
Jan Oertel
Helena Hensley
Mary Meyers
Sally Meadows
Wende Burns
Hope Hensley
Patsy Hoyt
Diane Gronberg
Rachel Field
Rich Clough
Jerry Asay
Steve Koch
Artie Anderson
Forrest Johnson
Arlee Johnson
Bob Hollar
Dave Forrest
Grant Gormley
Tom Delino
John Hoyt
Ray Hanson
Tom Crocker
Tom Tesch
Jeff Curtis
Little John Camden
Burr Field
Gregson
Butte
Lions Swim Team Opens Season With Home Meet
The Chateau Lions Club swim team starts the 1961 season with a home meet on Sunday July 9. Competing teams are the Great Falls Y Elks and the Helena Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Chateau Lions Club
Great Falls
Y-Elks
Helena Y
Drowning tragedy linked to Sun River outing near Augusta
Funeral services for S B Abraham were held in Great Falls after he drowned while fishing with his son Douglas B 18 on the Sun River near Hannon Gulch and Gibson Dam. Patrolman Helf arrived at the scene obtaining witness accounts from Ross Sutherland Earl Blue and Reg Wearly. Douglas rescued himself and carried his father to safety but Abraham was swept away by the current and recovered by Fr Henkey and Charles O Connor as the body lodged on a rock. Sheriff Al Peterson and Lewis and Clark authorities assisted along with Banks Funeral Home. Abraham born August 10 1909 in Taylor NC had lived in Great Falls three years and worked as a territory supervisor for J I Case Co for 24 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Abraham
Sun River
Augusta
Chimes
Great Falls
Henry Helf
Ross Sutherland
Earl Blue
Reg Wearly
Abraham
Douglas B
Teton
Hannon Gulch
Gibson Dam
Douglas
Henkey
College of Great Falls
Charles O’connor
al Peterson
Chateau
Lewis and Clark County
Banks Funeral Home
Taylor
N. C
J. I. Case Co
The
Case Co
Hanusa Delivers Talk At 10th Hospital Anniversary
A crowd gathered for the 10th anniversary open house at Teton Memorial Hospital. Arnold Hanusa spoke on behalf of Lutheran Hospitals and Homes Society, citing records from July 1951 to May 1961. Longtime staff include Mary Beck, Opal McGrew, Adele Piepho, Opal McGrew, and Amelia Konen with continued service since 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Memorial Hospital
Jake Zier
Conrad
Mary Beck
Douglas Humble
Charlotte Koch
Shirley Nordahl
Adele Piepho
Lorraine Rice
Carter
Opal Mc
4 H Members Earn Ribbons At County Livestock Show
The Teton County 4 H Club held its first annual Livestock Show on Saturday in Chateau judging beef lambs hogs and poultry. Jim Lunney of Great Falls judged animal fit showmanship and stock condition with blue and red ribbon awards awarded to 4 H and open division participants.
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Teton County
4-H Club
Chateau
Jim Lunney
Great Falls
Danny Weist
Judy Forseth
Lara Hensley
Linda Hensley
Maeve Lindseth
Mike Shoquist
Kaylene
Larson
Lowry Larson
Dan Neckstad
Harry Stott
Don Stott
Maevé Lindseth
Elizabeth Evans
Tommy Stott
Bruce Hensley
Tom Stott
Dale Evans
Laro’ Hensley
Lin- Dan Neckstad
Leslie Hodgskiss
Charlene Horak
Donna Weist
Debbie Davidson
Sally Jo Olson
Caralynn Weist
Caralynn
Chateau Pavilion
Fire flash at A and K Bowling Lanes
During sanding at A and K Lanes a spark from a drum sander ignited dust causing a brief flash fire. Brunswick workers extinguished it with on hand extinguishers and Arvid Sunder the proprietor said there was no damage.
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Brunswick
Arvid Sunder
Farewell Party Honor Obernolte Jarolimek Couple
Friends and business acquaintances are invited to a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Obernolte and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jarolimek on Friday night July 7 at the Odd Fellow hall from 9 p.m. to midnight. They depart soon for Billings to start new business and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Obernolte
Jim Jarosimek
Odd Fellow
Oberwoltes
Jarolimeks
Billings
Rainfall Tally Near Chateau Recorded
One half inch of rain was recorded Wednesday evening in Chateau and surrounding areas. The shower delivered much needed moisture though at press time the total and reach of the rainfall remained unclear.
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Chateau
Teton Polo Club to Play Polecats
Stanley Brown, captain of the Teton Polo Club, announces a Sunday game against the Pole cats of the Cowboys Club from Great Falls at 5 p.m. on July 9. The match will be held at the state highway stock pile north of Bouma's Post Yard. The local club recently joined the district polo organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Brown
Teton
Polecats
Cowboys Club
Great Falls
Bouma
Higgins Family Visit Amid Spokane Army Training
Mrs. Wesley Higgins and her son Danny visit the Bert Vincents of Fairfield and George Higgins Sr and wife as Wes attends Army Reserve Training Center in Spokane. He plans to return to Great Falls this coming Sunday.
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Wesley Higgins
Danny
Bert Vincent
Fairfield
George Higgins
Wes
Army Reserve Training Center
Spokane
Great Falls
Private Rites for Wilkerson Baby
Private graveside funeral services were held for one month old Karen Wilkerson. Rev. A Bernard Gravdal officiated. Karen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs James Wilkerson and died at a Great Falls hospital. Banks Funeral Home directed services. Survivors include the parents maternal grandparents John and Mrs Depner one brother two sisters and extended relatives in Chateau.
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Karen Wilkerson
A. Bernard Gravdal
Karen
James Wilkerson
Great Falls
Banks Funeral Home
Chateau
John Depner
E Mustaffa Dies Rites Saturday Morning in Montana
Emmett Mustaffa 72 of Dutton died at a Choteau hospital after a three year illness. Born April 16 1889 in Turkey he came to the United States in 1910 and worked as a section laborer for the Great Northern in Montana. Funeral services are set for Banks Funeral Home Chapel Saturday at 8 am with burial in Dutton Cemetery. No known survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Mustaffa
Dutton
Choteau
Turkey
Mustaffa
Great Northern
Montana
Banks Funeral Home
Dutton Cemetery
FU Picnic Schedule At Chateau Park July 9
Teton County Farmers Union announces a Sunday picnic at Chateau Park with events starting 10 30 A M including foot races and games with prizes, followed by a 12 30 P M picnic dinner and a 2 00 P M program featuring Ted Townsend editor of the Montana Farmers Union. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Farmers Union
Chateau Park Assembly
Ted Townsend
Montana Farmers Union
Wi-Mo-Da-Si Club Meeting Set for July 8
Wi-Mo-Da-Si will meet Saturday July 8 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Cecil Passmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi-Mo-Da-Si
Cecil Passmore
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Sen. Rice and Son
Choteau, Pendrey
Rev. Crowe
Frostburg
Grantsville
Janet Knepp
Gainesboro
Summerfield
Point Marion
Brave
Waynesburg College
Fred Crowe
Grant S. Moores
Toastmasters
Masonic Lodge
Royal Arch Masons
Rev
Grant
Lions Swim Pool
Robert Graham
Absarokee
Elmer’ Erickson
Grahams
Ericksons
Thompson Falls
John Stone
Hanusa
4-H
A&k
Teton Polo Club
Wilkerson
E. Mustaffa
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