Twister Follows Hailstorm Through Parts of County
In Teton County the Corbett family plans to testify that a tornado struck their ranch south of Chateau after a Saturday hailstorm. The damage uprooted trees, snapped a large trunk, and scattered debris across riverbottom and a hay field while nearby structures in Collins were blown off foundations.
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Weather Bureau
Corbett Ranch
Chateau
Teton County
Bryan Corbett
Collins
Blood Drawing Set For July 14 In Chateau
Chateau area residents were reminded of a Red Cross blood drawing scheduled next Thursday July 14 at the Methodist Church. The event runs 2 to 6 pm with a goal of 65 pints. Chairman Mrs. Grant Curtis notes summer needs rise due to farm and travel accidents and cites past highs and floods as context.
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Red Cross
Grant Curtis
Severe Rain and Hail Devastate Teton County Crops
Heavy rain and golf ball sized hail struck Teton County Friday night and Saturday. In Dutton a major hailstorm damaged crops and buildings and a storage reservoir burst flooding streets. Total two day rainfall reached 1.44 inches with widespread property damage and scattered crop losses across a wide swath from Chateau to Collins.
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No 4
Teton County
Dutton
Mike Weeks
Dutton Insurance
Weeks
Chateau
Dillon
Cut Bank
Shelby
Choteau
Lions Club
Collins
Aug 16 Primary Election narrows race with limited filings
Teton County eyes a near settled ballot as of Aug 16 filing deadline with only four Republicans officially filed for 25 offices. Ted Kasper joined the Democratic slate for sheriff. commissioners, clerk, treasurer, and other posts show mixed party candidates. Precinct committeemen filings are all Democrats in eight precincts, with Republicans absent.
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Teton County
Ted Kasper
Fairfield
Coun
Ty Sheriff
Kasper
Martin Shannon
Bud C. Olson
Robert Woodahl
William Olsen
Rep
Sterling de Prata
William G. Irwin
Chateau
Walter T. Doheny
Wayne Copenhaver
Doheny
Emora C. Baggenstoss
Power
Harriett Morgan
Farmington
W. Y
Waldo
Final Services Held July 5 For Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Julia Martha Allen 62 died June 28 in Virginia Mason Hospital Seattle. Widow of Eugene W. Allen who died in 1964 she was born in Phillipsburg Montana and moved to Seattle 22 years ago from Chateau. She retired June 1 after 22 years at Boeing and belonged to Bethany Presbyterian Church. Survived by daughter Mrs. Leslie English Seattle two brothers Edward Campbell Helena and Dr Paul Campbell Bozeman and two granddaughters Leslie and Susan English. Services were at Bonney-Watson Northgate July 1 at 2 pm with graveside at Harrison Montana July 5 at 2 pm.
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Julia Martha Allen
Virginia Mason Hospital
Seattle
Wash
Eugene W. Allen
Allen
Phillipsburg
Mont
Chateau
Boeing Company
Bethany Presbyterian Church of
Leslie English
Edward Campbell
Helena
Paul Campbell
Bozeman
Leslie
Susan English
Bonney-Watson
Northgate
Harrison, Mont
Wi Mo Da Si Club Picnic at Chateau Park
The Wi Mo Da Si club holds a Saturday picnic at Chateau Park starting at 1 p.m. Readily accessible event details include location and start time for community members.
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Wi-Mo-Da-Si
Chateau Park
Lions Swim Team to Host Helena in Saturday Dual Meet
Chateau Lions Club hosts Helena Y in a Saturday 11 am dual meet at the pool. Coach Rathman notes Helena’s strong season and requires standout performances and depth across all divisions to win.
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Lions
Helena
Chateau Lions Club
Stan Rathman
Rathman
Helena Y
Choteau
Helenecans
Acantha Plans Dual July Political Scene Issues
The Acantha will publish two issues on July 14 and July 21 to cover the political scene for this year's nominating primary. Candidates are invited to submit biographical material and platforms promptly.
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The
Acantha
FiveCar PileUp on Chateau Street Injures Local Man
Glen Cure of Glenloyd Hospitalized after a chain reaction five car collision on Chateau's main street in front of the Glenloyd Hotel. Police say the crash occurred Saturday morning amid wet pavement. damage estimated under 100 dollars for two early collisions.
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Glen Cure
Bynum
Chateau
Glenloyd
Maurice Black
Mary Terry
Butte
Safeway
G. van den Bosch
Levonia
Mich
Wes Sheble
Bill Warneke
Cure
Two Men Rescued From Eureka Lake After Boat Capsize
Fairfield men were hauled from Eureka lake Saturday around 6 30 p m after their boat capsized in 25 30 mph winds. Police Chief Maurice Black said one man stood and fell overboard, the second tried to help, and the boat tipped. Only a fish hook and gear were recovered. Both men had been in the water for some time before rescue.
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Fairfield
Eureka Lake
Maurice Black
Black
Eureka
Bandow Family Visit Highlights MSU Fisheries Work
Farrel Bandow of Bozeman and his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Bandow visited three days this week. Bandow is employed at the Cooperative Fisheries unit at Montana State University.
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Farrell Bandow
Bozeman
Ray Bandow
Bandow
Cooperative Fisheries Unit
Montana State University
Huffman Inducted Into Army. Decorah Graduate to Fort Ord
Jon D. Huffman son of Mr and Mrs Burr Huffman of Chateau was inducted into the Army on June 27. Mrs John Nordhagen local draft board secretary said Huffman, a Decorah Iowa graduate, will report for basic training at Fort Ord California.
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Jon D. Huffman
Burr Huffman
Chateau
Army
John Nordhagen
Huffman
Decorah
Iowa
Fort Ord
Calif
Exchange List Shows Change From Horse n Buggy Days
A 1916 exchange list shows livestock dominated items like horses and cattle, while modern lists emphasize machinery. Prices include a 16-inch Sattley plow at 25 dollars and eggs at 1.50 per 15, with farm stock values noted alongside other goods.
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Rhode Island Reds
Foster Buys Teton Pharmacy From J Lucier
Herb Foster of Great Falls takes over Teton Pharmacy on July 1, buying from Joe Lucier who had run the store since 1950. Lucier and his wife plan a trip to Minneapolis. Foster comes to Chateau after six years with Western Drug Store and with his wife Sandy and four boys will move to town.
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Joe Lucier
Lucier
Cleo
Minneapolis
John Malone
Foster
Chateau
Western Drug Store
Western
Havre
Great Falls
Sandy
Morey
Dana
Whitney
Bradley
Mrs. Lucier
Rose Resigns Post As Deputy Sheriff
Jim Rose, Teton County deputy sheriff since January, resigns to take a Glasgow position. Effective July 5, Howard Cunningham Jr. will replace him and operate from Fairfield. Rose and his family plan to move to Glasgow soon. The Social Civic Club meets July 12 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Marie Morey’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Hattie Wagnild.
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Jim Rose
Teton County
Glasgow
Albert Becker
Rose
Howard Cunningham Jr
Fairfield
Becker
Marie Morey
Hattie Wagnild
Fourth of July Legion Rodeo At Chateau Draws Big Crowd
The American Legion rodeo drew 3 187 fans for a two day event at Chateau with 941 on opening day and 2246 for the July 4 finale. Enjoyed were a Quarter Horse show, parade, dance and fireworks amid weather disruptions. Fort Smith, Ark. rider Roger Mawson aided by local organizers praised community support and listed numerous event results across rodeo disciplines and horse show divisions.
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Lyle Otness
Legion Rodeo
Otness
Chateau
American Legion
George Ortner
Reg Kessler
Roger Mawson
Fort Smith
Ark
Rodeo Down
Sheriff’s Posse
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
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Jim Arensmeyer
U. S. Weather Bureau
Lee Corbetts
Raymond Kelly
Albert CC. Becker
G. E. Monkman
Muriel S. Reiquam
Loretta Young
Marie L. Stenson
Chester Baker
Lee FE. Zwerneman
G. L
Larry) Banks
Doug Brown
Smith Brothers
Lance Sargent
John Camden
Carol Peterson
Sharon Hoyt
Miss Hoyt
Jeanine Hamilton
Burr Field
Tom Crocker
G. Cure
Dick Young
Wilton
N. D
Falkenstine
Mt. Rushmore
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
John M. Davis
H. Foster
Teton Pharmacy
J. Lucier
Herb Foster
University of Montana
Legion
American Legion Rodeo
Happy” Tegart
Ted Schall
Tom Bews
Casey Austin
Greg
Ken Schiffer
Erv Carlson
Leroy Yeager
Bud van Cleave
Fred Gladstone
Harry Yeager
Ed Yeager
Mac
Sugar Bear
F. C. McFarland
Conrad
Jag On
Bob Busch
Raynesford
Teton
King Bar
Donald Fletcher
Sugar Bandit
Maraschino Smith
Harry Thompson
Jerry Dyer
Brady
Harry
Helen Yeager
F. C
McFarland
Wickey
Fleet
Leslie Davies
Printer’s Rose
Nancy Lewis
Dear
Doug
Nancy Dear
Simms
Robert Mosher
Augusta
Conrad Johns
Kremlin
April Rose
Good Steichen
Bob
Bud Campbell
Fire Bear
Floyd Peters
Santa Rita
Pondera Star
Pat Wyse
Monte Banuck
Frank Schuler
Dee Dee Dear
Don Campbell
Rhonda Mosher
Mary Sexton
John Donner
Geraldine
Conrad Johnson
Bear Hunt
Kent Mosher
Osage Alata
Dan Levine
Colonel's Squaw
Fly
Wendy Otness
Monte Spanack
Larry Mac
Billy Campbell
Tee Bar Darby
John Campbell
Dee’s Dewey
Barney Boots
Beau Bar
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Nauman
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Sultan Taylor
Ida Krejci
Mico Gold
Joe Krejci
Bill Nauman
Dillon Star
Irvin Carlson
Bytana Jack
Tom Campbell
Fizz
Pinky Princess
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Reed
Linda Ortner
Anita Woodbury
Ima Scooter
Kathleen Nelson
Billy Tecana
Darlene Yeager
Rainier Dandy
Carol Askey
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