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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1961

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Tenth Year Reunion of Chateau High Class of ’51 Held

Members of Chateau High School class of 1951 held a tenth year reunion at the American Legion hall. Mrs. Carrie Bagley prepared and served the banquet. Norene Ingle of Tucson won the prize for greatest distance traveled, with Jack Luinstra of Gardena close behind.

Choteau High School Norene Ingle Eileen Graham Stone Dorothy Wiseman Skelton Marjorie Barton Swanson Annetta Dellno Weinert Reggy Corbett Martin Bonna Lee Maynard Luinsia Margaret Hollinshead Beitz Supt Robert Graham Jack Reiding Floyd Murr Jay Castle Bob Dauwalder Anita Sessions Brown al Finley Mildred Mauseth Osile Cloyd Stott Clifford Trexler Gale Bandow Lloyd Stott Don Schrock Marlin Kramer Mike Campbell Jack Luinska James Sullivan Lyle George Dick Dauwalder Melvin Ham Milton McNes Lorraine Hockett Chateau High American Legion Hall Carrie Bagley Tuscon, Ariz Ingle Jack Luinstra Gardena Calif Milton McNea Choteau Lorraine Hackett Havre Shelby Absorakee Graham Bynum Gale Bandon Conrad Bob Ed Schiller Rhater

Former Dutton Matron Clara Mainard Dies at 73

Funeral services for Clara B. Mainard 73 who died July 8 at a Chateau rest home were held July 11 at Banks Chapel. Born June 5 1888 in Hope North Dakota she married Claude B. Mainard in Rugby in 1912. She lived in the Dutton area, Montana, and later Chateau. Surviving sons include Clayton Denver Colorado Robert Burlington Washington Glen Brady. daughters Ruth Tulsa Oklahoma Dorothy Lindsay Brady. sister Etta Robinson Excelsior Minnesota. Cremation followed.

Clara B. Mainard Chateau Rest Banks Chapel A. Bernard Grandal Clara Bell McLean Hope, N. D Claude B. Mainard Rugby N. D Dutton Area Montana Mae Chateau Clayton Denver Colo Robert H Burlington Wash Glen B. Mainard Ruth E. Rothenbuhler Tulsa Okla Dorothy O. Lindsey Brady Etta A. Robinson 2Nd St Excelsior Minn

IOOF Home Picnic Set for July 16 at Helena

D H Moulton of the Home Board announced the IOOF Home picnic will be held July 16 at the Odd Fellows Home in Helena. Members should bring their own lunches. Coffee ice cream and cold drinks will be provided by the home board.

D. H. Moulton The Home Board IOOF Odd Fellows Home Helena

County Farmers Granted 161 185 Acres Wheat for 1962

Teton county farmers are allotted 161 185 acres of wheat for 1962 with 1961 acreage at 160 348. Allocation uses 1951 60 history plus five year production trends and will be pro rated after base establishment. May apply for new allotments if not previously in wheat programs.

Teton County Schaefer ASC Great Plains

Choteau Man Earns High School Diploma After 35 Years

Al Warneke, a long‑time resident, earned his diploma at Great Falls High School after leaving school for health reasons. He pursued barber studies in Minneapolis and later worked as a Continental Oil Co. representative in Pendroy. He now barber h at the Conrad Hotel and resides in Choteau with his family.

Choteau Choteau High al Warneke Teali Bill Warneke Minneapolis Great Falls Jack Duffey Warren Connole Warren Catherine Connole Conrad Hotel

Rites Saturday for Mrs Lindseth Pioneer of Teton County

Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Lindseth a Teton county pioneer will be held at 2 p m Saturday at the Lutheran Church with Rev A Bernard Gravdal officiating She would have turned 91 on the 23rd of this month and died Wednesday at Chateau hospital A full obituary will appear in next week’s Acantha.

Belle Lindseth Teton County Lutheran Church A. Bernard Gravdal

McClue Family Reopens Bakery After June Vacation

Mr and Mrs Barney McClue reopen their bakery after a month long vacation mainly in Cha teau. They visited Mrs James Bell Mayer and family at Hoagland and explored Banff Lake Louise and the Canadian Rockies during their trip.

Barney McClue Chateau

Slight Decrease In 1960 County Tax Collections Noted

County treasurer Marie L. Stenson reports as of May 31 1961 real estate taxes collected for 1960 declined by 1.17 percent versus 1959. Total charges for 1959 were 1 509 656 99 and 1960 1 525 985 90 with 95 727 and 94 553 percent collection respectively. Delinquencies rose in 1960 16 867 82 first half and 39 817 22 second half of 1959. 50 319 44 for 1960. Motor vehicle figures show 2792 cars in 1960 and 2907 in 1961. trucks 2241 and 2295. trailers and licenses noted.

Marie L. Stenson

Funeral Rites at Medicine Lake for Henry Danielson

Funeral services for Henry Danielson 64 of Medicine Lake were held Wednesday at Banks Chapel with Rev. A Bernard Gravdal officiating. He died after a heart illness two days after falling ill while visiting his sister in Fairfield. Danielson, a longtime automobile mechanic, was born in Delamere North Dakota and survived by his sister Mrs Ralph Alfson, Medicine Lake. brother Martin, Medicine Lake. and sisters Mrs Frank Snellman, Medicine Lake and Mrs Ragna Snellman, Delamere. The body was sent to Medicine Lake for burial.

Henry Daneine Medicine Lake Vane Banks Danielson Alison Martin Frank Snellman Ragna Snellman DeLamere N. D

Legion Installs James Peebles Jr as Commander

At the regular Monday meeting of C. James Smith Post No. 6 American Legion James Peebles Jr was installed commander for the ensuing year. Also installed were Bob Crocker first vice commander S W Lindseth second vice commander Douglas Crary and Leonard Rice sergeants at arms with Bob Davidson in charge of publicity.

Great Falls Wins Swim Meet Sets Four Records for Chateau

Great Falls led with 286 points while Choteau earned 151 and Helena 38 as 70 swimmers from Great Falls Helena and Choteau contested the meet. Seventeen pool records fell including four by Chateau swimmers Rich Clough and Steve Koch set multiple marks. The Chateau senior boys dominated with the relay team victory and multiple event wins as the club heads to Gregson then the Chateau Lions Club Invitational.

Great Falls Choteau Helena Chateau Rich Clough Grant Gormley Bill Stephens Steve Koch Inter‘mediate Artie Anderson Jerry Asay Lethbridge Alta Wendy Burns Susan Jackson Tom Crocker Burr Field Helena Hensley Mary Meyers Sally Meadows Dave Forrest Tom Dellno Bob Clough Marc Anderson Ronnie Swartzel Anderson Gormley Forrest Gretchen Voorhees Lauri Banks Jan Oertel Jerry Forrest Johnson Russell Koch Arlee Johnson Little John Camden Mel McNea Melvin Gregson Butte Montana

Drought Grips Teton County Crops Amid Dry June

June drought leaves Teton County fields spotty and poor with 0.10 inch rainfall in Dutton area. Irrigated zones around Fairfield report good grain stands while pasture and range suffer, livestock water scarce but recent rains offer slight relief. Government reports forecast winter wheat near 1.12 billion bushels nationally, but Montana and eastern regions face reduced yields and income losses.

Montana Durham Teton County Dutton Ray Kelly Fairfield Aiso Teton

Ueland Named New State Soil Conservation Chief

O. M. Ueland of Butte was appointed executive secretary for the State Soil Conservation Committee effective July 1. He succeeds Truman C. Anderson and will coordinate with soil and water districts, federal and state agencies, from The School of Mines offices in Butte.

O. M. Ueland Butte State Soil Conservation Committee Fred ‘Sanborn Ueland Truman C. Anderson Bozeman Montana State University Missoula U. S. Naval Reserve Pacific Soil and Water Conservation District

Engagement Notice and Blood Drive Prompt

The notice urges blood donation with lines about giving a pint to help loved ones and mentions a July 24 date. It also announces the engagement of Lesley Oertel to Alfred Green by Leslie and Gradon Green, with a planned early September wedding, and notes Olaf Strand visiting his son Arne Strand in Camang Island, Washington.

Leslie , Oertel

Olson Silver Wedding Reception Planned in Fairfield

Mr and Mrs Leonard Olson of Fairfield will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a reception at the Congregational Church in Fairfield Tuesday evening July 18 at 3 friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend

Leonard ,Olson Fairfield Congregational Church

Fire destroys old slaughter house. two fire units respond

Early Saturday around 12 30 am city and county fire trucks rushed to a fire that destroyed the abandoned slaughter house north of the John Davison residence used by Nick Vlinker. Firemen stood by as county units tackled spreading flames to nearby trees and the cause is believed children with firecrackers.

Slaughter House John Davison Nick Vlinker

Dunckels Enter Contract to Buy Larson Block

John and Edith Dunckel signed a contract to purchase the Larson Block from Mrs. A B Guthrie Jr in Great Falls and Chateau effective July 1. No remodeling plans are planned and the Dunckels will retain the historic Larson Block name honoring its pioneer builder Thomas O Larson.

John Edith Dunckel Larson A. B. Guthrie, Jr Great Falls Chateau E. ‘B. Maynard Thomas O. Larson Dunckels Larson Block

Shovel Axe Bucket Rule Enforced In Teton Area Campers

The U S Forest Service announces a shovel bucket and axe rule in effect for campers and picnickers in the Teton area amid very dry conditions. Burning index has been high and a fire could spread quickly. no fires reported yet but caution is urged to protect the forests.

U. S. Forest Service Teton Lewis & Clark National Forest

Glacier County appoints Joseph C. Rose as extension agent

Joseph C. Rose, a native of Teton county, is named Glacier county extension agent and assumes duties at Cut Bank. He grew up in Pendroy area, attended Bynum and Pendroy schools, and graduated from Chateau High. A Montana State College alumnus in agricultural education, Rose has farmed in Pendroy and served as acting county agent in Park, Carbon and Judith Basin counties. His sister, Mrs. Robert Scott, resides in Choteau.

Joseph C. Rose Teton County Glacier County Cut Bank Rose Clarence Rose Columbia Falls Pendroy Joe Bynum and Pendroy Chateau High Montana State College Bozeman Phi Sigma Kappa Social Fraternity Pendro

Larson couple recognized as parents of hospital actors

Mr and Mrs David H Larson of Fairfield are identified as the parents of actors connected to a Great Falls hospital in a fragmented report. The item notes familial ties and local civic links, but details are incomplete.

David H. Larson Fairfield Great Falls Hospital

Moose Lodge to Sponsor Chateau Youth Center Dance

Chateau Moose Lodge plans a Friday dance at Moose Hall from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am to fund the Youth Center. The event targets teens under 19, single, supervised, with proceeds used for equipment for the center.

Chateau Moose Hall Chateau Moose Lodge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clara Mainard Lyall Schaefer County Agricultural Stabilization Committee Mrs. Lindseth Henry Danielson Legion James Peebles, Jr State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office al. G.finley New’ Chateau Lions Club Bob Nauck Neal' Bateman Stan. Rathman Leon Snyder California A. Bernard Gravidal Jack Carter Frank Hail Bob Zion Zion Lions Club Leonard Olsons Glacier County Extension Moose Lodge
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