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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1960
Page
1
The Board of County Commissioners rejected a plan to establish a county free library via a contracted Great Falls Bookmobile. Residents would have paid about 12 000 dollars annually in taxes, with two weekly stops and free access at Great Falls.
Attendance over two July Fourth rodeos in Choteau totaled 2,698, down from 2,960 last year, with 1,290 adults and 501 children on July 4 and 642 adults and 265 children on Sunday. Cliff Welch of Augusta suffered a neck injury but was hospitalized for treatment. Larry Kane of Big Sandy dominated events, winning saddle bronc riding on both days and leading in bull riding, while prize money spread among many riders.
Mrs Marion Averill attended the Western Jurisdiction School of Missions of the WSC S at Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon and was present at the annual Montana Conference of the Methodist Church held at Havre Montana.
The Howard E. Anderson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary won first in the non commercial float division of the July Fourth parade earning 75 dollars. Junior Chamber of Commerce took second for 50 dollars, Legion Auxiliary third for 25 dollars.
The Teton County Sportsmen Association report notes a pheasant shortage in Agawama and Farmington after a major hail storm, with local farmers and Ray Somers reporting variable counts. Nels Thorsen discussed Eureka lake fish plans, possible poisoning and restocking, river stocking, and Bynum Reservoir study.
Wallace McDowell Coffey, 38, found dead near his Billings home last Thursday, was given military rites Monday in Forsyth. Born April 18 1927 in Oakland California, he was a Sidney High School graduate and World War II veteran who taught in Big Timber before joining Continental Oil in Billings in 1951. He is survived by his mother in Forsyth his father in Seattle a sister Betty Nelson of Portland and his maternal grandmother Emma Deachamp of Forsyth. An uncle George Coffey is a Choteau attorney.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce discussed continuing practical politics courses through the November election if there is interest. A second, new course is planned with nine two hour weekly classes. The chamber also plans sponsoring a small circus on August 12, managed by a selected committee.
June rainfall in Teton county reached a dry 70 year record at Choteau with only a trace, the prior driest June was 1918. Yearly totals reveal 2.74 inches so far, with irrigation areas around Fairfield remaining lush while other areas face moisture shortages threatening crops statewide.
The Chateau City Council met briefly to review the preliminary budget due by July 20 and to schedule a special session on July 14 to continue budgeting. They discussed possible payroll adjustments and salary increases for some city employees. The panel also voted to halt residential irrigation on Fridays to avoid straining water reserves with Lions Club pool Fridays.
Helena Montana Superintendent Harriet Miller notified local officials that Teton county will receive 56 217 as the final 1959 60 payment from the State Public School Equalization Fund The sum brings the year total to 151 399 in aid for elementary and secondary schools Foundation Program funds cover about half of Montana school costs with the rest locally funded statewide Foundation Program totaled 36 million dollars this past year.
Farmers must file refund claims by Sept 30 1960 for Federal tax on farm gasoline used July 1 1959 to June 30 1960. Internal Revenue District Director Frank J Healy announced the deadline and noted Congress raised the gasoline tax from 3 to 4 cents per gallon effective Oct 1 1959.
Patrolman Henry Helf reported two motor vehicle accidents on highways before the Fourth. The first occurred one mile north of Dutton on U.S. 91 when Louis Walstad of Dutton failed to yield to Ronald Schneider of Red Cliff driving Alberta, causing a right side collision with no injuries and a citation for failing to yield. The second incident came five miles north of Choteau on U.S. 89 near Elmer Knaff’s farm when Lorraine Jessop and passenger husband suffered bruises after her car struck a bridge abutment. her reckless driving citation followed.
Al Doughty of Spokane and formerly of Chateau died Tuesday in Spokane. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Banks Chapel. A full obituary will be published next week.
Senator Mansfield's office says Teton county and six other north central Montana counties will host Minuteman intercontinental missiles. Bids for construction expected in November with startup after January. Surveys completed June 1 count 165 missiles across Fergus Cascade Judith Basin Lewis and Clark Chouteau Wheatland and others. About 1,500 military personnel to man sites at Malmstrom.
Dolly Crinklaw aged 62 of Great Falls died Tuesday night at a local hospital. Born January 31 1898 in Chateau, she lived in Geral dine and in Great Falls since 1940. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Her husband Earl Crinklaw died two years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs L V Jappe Big Sandy, sister Mrs Joy Root Great Falls, and two grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Troy of Augusta were Chateau business callers on Tuesday.
Dick Fabrick of Chateau was reelected chairman of the Montana State College Advisory Council for a two year term at a Sidney meeting last week. The 32 member body advises Montana State College leaders on agriculture business labor and homemaking issues and meets twice yearly at branch stations and Bozeman campus.
Coach Stan Rathman and Neal Bateman lead 21 Chateau swimmers to Helena for the 1960 season opener. The team hopes for a victory against Great Falls Y Elks, with strong backstroke results and several juniors showing fast times. The traveling squad includes Rich Clough Steve Koch Forrest Johnson Bob Hollar Bob Cherry Artie Anderson Arley Johnson Russell Koch Mike Tuel Grant Gormley Ginny Jackson Detra Abbott Gretchen Voorhees Helena Hensley Susan Meadows Jake Burns Lauri Banks Audrey Sheble Sally Meadows Mary Meyers Susan Jackson. Eleven earn lifeguard credentials in a separate class.
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