Nine Teachers Sign School Year Contracts in Choteau
Nine new teachers signed contracts for the upcoming school year in the Choteau school system. At Choteau Grade School Betty Rada will teach first grade, Robert McNeel will teach sixth grade, Gary Hertien English in junior high, and Gerald Herman junior high social studies. Wayne Krahe will teach junior high science. Richard Baird Jr. will teach English and coach. Carol Chatlain will teach home economics. Daryl Sande will teach freshman English and head the library. Don Knutson will replace long-time coach Charles Peck as CHS head basketball coach and will also be head football coach after health-related retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Betty Rada
Sunny Slope
Fairfield
Western Montana College
Dillon
Robert McNeel
WMC
Turner, Mont
Gary Hertien
Herten
Butte
Gerald Herman
Montana
California
University of Montana
Missoula
New York
Wayne Krahe
Richard Baird Jr
Baird
Bigfork
Mont
Carol Chatlain
Valier
CHS
Miss Chatlain
Daryl Sande
Big Sandy High School
Northern Montana College
Turner
Biafra
Peace Corps
Don Knutson
Charles Peck
Knutson
Great Falls
Great Falls High School
Ray Dodds
College of Great Falls
Concordia College
Moorhead
Minn
John Rose
Crazy Day Delayed to July 26 In Chateau
The annual Crazy Day has been postponed from this Saturday to July 26 due to out of town conflicts including a Fort Benton swim meet. Fairfield Swim Day occurs this Saturday. Gale Isakson says Chateau merchants will donate prizes and urges store owners to distribute registration slips now for entry. Merchants must deliver slips to the drawing site in front of Chateau Ford Sales and drop donated prizes at Isakson's Department Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Benton
Fairfield
Crazy Day
Gale Isakson
Chateau Ford Sales
Isakson’s
USDA Extends Wheat Certification Disposition Date in County
Teton County farmers receive an extension to dispose of excess wheat as wet weather prevented timely use. The new disposition date moves from July 15 to July 25 matching barley and corn, with Sept 26 for oats except oat rye bases. Producers urged to certify promptly and visit the county ASCS office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Rex Manuel
Teton Asc
ASCS
Stephens Rites Held in Choteau
Funeral services were held in Choteau for Mrs. Clar ence J. B. Stephens 90 formerly of Choteau widow of a longtime local dentist Episcopal rites were led by Rev Victor Richer at the Cho teau Lutheran Church Cremation followed She died Tuesday in a Great Falls hospital She was born February 12 1879 in Nordmars Hythen Sweden She came to the United States at age 10 settling in Nagaunee Michigan then Montana in 1900 to Phillipsburg She married Dr Stephens in Fort Benton in 1908 they moved to Choteau the same year and he died in 1930 She lived in Great Falls seven years ago where her sons Dr Clarence Stephens and Richel B Stephens reside Her daughter Mrs Margaret Arps lives in Belt She helped found St Stephen Episcopal Church in Choteau and was active in Pythian Sisters and Neighbors of Woodcraft Survived by sons daughter 13 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and a brother Karl Medin in Sweden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Clarence J. B
Edna Marie) Stephens
Victor Richer
Choteau Lutheran Church
Stephens
Great Falls
Nordmars- Hythen
Sweden
United States
Nagaunee
Belt
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Chateau
Woodcraft
Karl Medin
Blood Drawing Scheduled for Mrs Mary Smith in Choteau
A tentative July 2 heart surgery date at University of Washington Hospital Seattle was set for Mrs Mary Smith of Choteau. She needs 18 units of blood, with 14 pints already designated and four more to be drawn July 25 at the Chateau United Methodist Church. The first fiscal year blood drive aims for 65 pints, donors must be 18 or older, and Rainbow Girls will provide babysitting during the 2 to 6 p.m. drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
University of Washington Hospital
Seattle
Chateau United Methodist Church
Curtis
Choteau Rainbow Girls
Aussies Tour Area Ranches In Montana Visit
Twenty eight Australian grazers tour Montana ranches to inspect cattle facilities and discuss meat production techniques. They lunch at James Crawford Ranch after visiting Eidel feed lot in Manchester and De Bruyckers Ranch in Dutton. They arrived in Great Falls yesterday as guests of the Chamber of Commerce at a barbecue. Tomorrow they inspect Dana Ranch in Cascade and tour the state capitol and historic museum in Helena before departing from Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
James Crawford
Eidel
Manchester
de Bruyckers
Dutton
Great Falls
Choteau Hosts Beginners Swim Meet With Strong Local Races
Choteau hosts a Lions Club beginners swim meet featuring teams from Dutton Conrad and Choteau. Individuals such as Jack Armstrong Carl Schroeder and Cheryl Armstrong led wins in midget and girls events while Nordhagen and McDonnell posted multiple victories. Varsity time trials set records as 40 swimmers and seven divers prepare for a Fort Benton class B invitational with Chinook Fort Benton across contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Lions Club
Dutton
Conrad
Choteau
Jack Armstrong
Carl Schroeder
Perry Breen
Cheryl Arm
Debbie Denison
Kari Hanson
Jane MclLaughlin
Kelly Guthrie
Theresa Scott
Jean Dellno
Mary Rathman
Mike Hamilton
Bill Smith
Lines
Nordhagen
Chateau
Miss Denison
Jerrie Barrett
Verna Bremer
Janet Dale
Jeanine Hamilton
Carol Peterson
Fort Benton
Rathman
Anaconda
Chinook
Swimmers Win Silver Medals At Jr Olympics
Choteau swimmers earned two silver medals at the Montana AAU Junior Olympics in Great Falls. Dru Nordhagen led with a silver in the 50 meter breaststroke and placed in the top six in freestyle and butterfly events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Mike Wilkerson
Jeanine Hamilton
Susan Rathman
Lauri Peck
Kathy Rathman
Nancy McCauley
Jody Hamilton
Barbie Scott
Pat Scott
Teton Civil Defense Distributes Training Kits
LaVerne Murr, county civil defense director, hands out radio logical kits to Power and Dutton for training and nuclear disaster use. Chateau Fairfield and Bynum already received kits. 32 trained monitors remain in Teton County. A five kilowatt generator is installed at the emergency operating center and volunteers are sought for a communications officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Murr
Civil Defense
Dutton
Murr
Chateau
Fairfield
Bynum
Teton
Fireworks fund donations edge toward six hundred goal
Leo Pierre, fund drive chairman, announced that the Roy Levine family of Wolf Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Paulus, and Mrs. Gwen Hartman and family contributed to the fireworks fund. Their gifts brought the total close to the $600 goal set for this year’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Levine
Wolf Creek
Willard Paulus
Gwen Hartman
Leo Pierre
Friends of Library Organize and Plan Improvements
The Chateau Friends of the Library elected officers at its July 10 meeting at the Choteau Public Library. President Mrs. Richard Chase, Vice President Mrs. Ray Mills, Secretary Mrs. Martin Arensmeyer, and Treasurer Mrs. Jim Crawford discussed adding adjustable shelves, a book drop, career information for students, a pamphlet file, and magazine stacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chateau Friends of the Library
Choteau Public Library
Richard Chase
Friends
Ray Mills
Martin Arensmeyer
Jim Crawford
Great Falls Public Library
Margaret Worden
Great Falls
Washington, D. C
Walier
Chateau
Crawford
Choteau Band Plays in Parade During Indian Days
Twenty members of the Choteau Band performed in the Indian Days Parade at Browning and on the Indian Camp grounds and streets after the parade. The Browning Chamber of Commerce funded meals and museum admissions for band members and families. The group was invited to the Fairfield Swim Day Parade and to the Farmers Union picnic at Chateau City Park, with a rally planned for an 8 am departure from Chateau Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Browning
Browning Chamber of Commerce
Bob Schriver
Ira
Rock Perkins
Everett Sassa
Dave Hartman
Gary Denison
Connie Enzweiler
Theresa Corey
Vicky Perkins
Stan Perkins
Cindy Jenson
Debbie Denison
Nancy Thompson
Grant Curtis
Juba
Christie Otness
Bennett Randall
Fairfield
Chateau Legion Hall
Chateau City Park
Farmers Union
Breen
Mamie Nickerson Dies in California
Mrs. Mamie Nickerson former Choteau resident died of a heart attack June 26 in Simi California. She was the mother of Mrs. Ernest Bond also formerly of Choteau. The Bonds live at 2638 Cochran Street Simi California 93065.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Nickerson
Choteau
Simi
Calif
Nickerson
Ernest Bond
Bonds
Cochran Street
Selah L. Converse Dies in Wyoming
Selah Lester Converse 82 died at the Veterans Hospital Sheridan Wyoming. Funeral services at 2 PM Friday at United Church of Christ Fairfield with Rev El Warren Pardon officiating. Burial in Fairfield Cemetery. Survivors include widow three sons a daughter three brothers and a sister. Zwerneman Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
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Fairfield
Selah Lester Converse
Veterans Hospital
Sheridan
Wyo
Converse
Albert Lea
Minn
Winnett
Marie Walken
Lewistown
Donald
Boulder
Gene Fairfield
Earl
Oak Harbor
Wash
Charles
Alta Mae) Bufford
Great Falls
Henry
South Haven
Glen
Newburg
Ore
Mavis Cummins
Portland
United Church of Christ
el Warren Pardon
Fairfield Cemetery
Zwerneman
Huck Finn Day Sponsored by Choteau Jaycees
The Choteau Jaycees plan Huck Finn Day in Choteau City Park with a fishing contest and games for the younger set. Watch the Acantha for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Jaycees
Choteau City
Helena council sets preliminary budget with mills up
The Chateau City Council approved a preliminary 1969 70 budget at a Monday meeting and plans finalization in August. Mill levy total 42.30, up from 39.70 as salaries rise and reserve funds tighten. Budget details cover general, street, parks, airport, library, fire retirement, recreation, and water funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Jim Dellno
Dellno
Chateau Public Library
Montana Power Co
Hugh Robinson Rites Saturday
Funeral services for 92 year old Hugh Robinson, one of the last old time settlers, are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Banks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jacob Beck of Great Falls will officiate with Masonic graveside rites at Chateau Cemetery. Robinson died Wednesday in Chateau. A complete obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Robinson
Banks Funeral Home
Jacob Beck
Great Falls
Chateau
Robinson
Chamber Slides Program For Campers In Choteau Park
The Choteau Chamber of Commerce runs a tourist information slide program each Monday Wednesday and Friday at the park pavilion. Ray Kelly prepares the slides and chamber members alternate presenting. The public is welcome to attend around 9 p m. Volunteers from nearby clubs are urged to participate so no one speaks more than a few times this season. The Chamber meets Tuesday Aug 5 at the Sip and Sup with one August meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Chamber of Commerce
Choteau Park
Ray Kelly
Chateau Jaycees
Lions Club
Chamber
Sip
Sup
Homesteader Eugene Usher Dies in Helena
Eugene Usher 75 a longtime Bynum homesteader died July 12 at Fort Harrison Veterans Administration Hospital. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. William Morley. Rosary was Tuesday at Banks Funeral Home Chapel. Military rites performed at Choteau Cemetery. Born October 7, 1893 in Lee Massachusetts he settled in 1930. He married Ruth Poupa in Choteau in April and she died that year. Survived by stepchildren Ronald Farrell Great Falls Reiger Olson Stacy Minnesota and A J Poupa Great Falls. Pallbearers were Evan Campbell Henry Ostle John Knowlton Ora Knowlton Sr. Walter Campbell and William Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Eugene Usher
Fort Harrison Veterans Administration Hospital
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
William Morley
Banks Funeral Home
Choteau
Lee
Mass
Usher
Ruth Poupa
Babe Ruthers To Tournament In Great Falls
Chateau Babe Ruth players from Teton team Tom Balek Frank Dellwo Steve Jenson and Pat Whealy head to the northern district Babe Ruth tourney in Great Falls. Coach Jack Scott guides Teton with teammates Asmus Tweet and Schaefer from Power and Fairfield players Tuel Stenson Young Genger Lear Robinson Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Fairfield
Teton
Asmus
Tweet
Schaefer
Power
Tuel
Stenson
Young
Genger
Lear
Robinson
Allen
Choteau
Babe Ruth
Dutton
Pat Whealy
Elser
Shelby
Inspection Tours and Horse Clinic Planned by Extension Office
The Teton County Crops Tours are set for July 24 and 25 with an irrigated twilight tour at 6:30 p.m. July 24 on the Joe Eisenman farm featuring a large MSU cooperative field trial of grasses, legumes, barley, and other grains. Dolly Hughes of Washington State University will lead a horsemanship clinic in Choteau on July 19 for 4 H members and all horse enthusiasts, with ground training, fitting, showing, bits, bitting, conformation, stock seat basics, and grooming demonstrations, plus question time. bring lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Joe Eisenman
Montana State University
Eisenman
Extension Service
R. C. Carlstrom
Dolly Hughes
Washington State University
Choteau
Miss Hughes
Idaho
Washington
Calgary
Alta
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USDA
Stan Rathman
Friends of Library
Selah L. Converse
Wyoming
Huck Finn
Ole Helena
Council
Helena
George M. Goodwin
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