Tri County All Star Team Captures Babe Ruth Divisional Title
The Tri County All Stars from Choteau Conrad Fairfield Power Browning and Shelby won the Babe Ruth divisional tournament at Chateau and advance to the State championships at Wolf Point next Wednesday. Coached by Bernie Bissell and Jim Spinder the team posted three wins and one loss in four games led by Dale Schaefer who earned the win in the opening 8 5 victory over Havre with eight strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County All-Stars
Chateau
Wolf Point
Tri-County
Choteau
Conrad
Fairfield
Power
Browning
Shelby
Bernie Bissell
Jim Spinder
Tri- County
Havre
Rick Kato
Kevin Lamey
Schaefer
Beartooth Valley All-Stars
Keith van Setten
Frank Jordan
Dennis Oltrogge
Ron Richardson
Beartooth
Mike O'Connell
O'Connell
Gary Webb
Dale Schaefer
Randy South
Hot Dry Weather Grips Montana And Summer Sports Report
Montana endures hot and dry conditions with scant rainfall across regions from Helena to Glacier National Park. Torn between parched plains and green eastward hills, irrigation rationing and low reservoir levels shape daily life as July surpasses record heat. In sports Tri County dominates Beartooth for a state meet spot, with Dale Schaefer tossing a two hitter in the final to seal first place.
Riding Clinic at Chateau This Summer
Riding lessons run July 23 to August 10 at Chateau on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9. Instructor Kris Redewill from Phoenix Arizona is a Huntlen Horsemastership School graduate and studies Western Equitation at Arizona State University. For information call 466 2361.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Kris Redewill
Phoenix
Ariz
Huntlen Horsemastership School
Tennessee
Western Equitation
Arizona State University
Music Camp attendees plan North Dakota border trip
Janet Crabtree Jamie Crawford Chuck Nauck Rob in Larson Bynum and Kari Gaar der of Fairfield visit the International Peace Garden border camp this week. They will return Monday by Amtrak Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Crabtree
Jamie Crawford
Chuck Nauck
Chateau
Robin Larson
Bynum
Kari Gaarder
Fairfield
Music
International Peace Garden
United States
Canada
North Dakota
Amtrak Railroad
Fredona Kregness Funeral Services Held on Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Henry A. Kregness of Stanford were held Saturday at Banks Chapel in Chateau with Rev Elmer Crosmer officiating. She died in a Great Falls hospital from a stroke nine days earlier. interment was in Choteau Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Loberg John Locke Gus Kade Clayton Potter Millard Johnson Kenneth Williamson.
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Banks Chapel
Chateau
Henry
Fredona) A. Kregness
Stanford
Kregness
Great Falls
Elmer Crosmer
Choteau
Charles Loberg
John Locke
Gus Kade
Clayton Potter
Millard Johnson
Kenneth Williamson
Fredona Walker
Lamont
Iowa
Henry Kregness
Lutheran Church
Charles Walker
Geyser
Water safety urged as Eureka Lake runs low
Teton Cooperative Canal Company chairman Ben Christman urged caution for water skiers and swimmers at Eureka Lake amid record low levels. He warned of an undercurrent from the irrigation pipe and protrusions at the lake bottom, advising area patrols before high speed travel and marking hazards with buoys if visible. Water allotments were cut, with five days for general users and ten for sprinkler systems, as drought restrictions begin for July.
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Teton Cooperative Canal Company
Ben Christman
Eureka Lake
Christman
Teton Cooperative Canal Co
Board of Directors
Mrs. Chester Baker Plans to Retire From Welfare Office
Mrs. Chester Baker announced plans to retire as Teton County Welfare Director effective July 31 after since August 1958 in the office. Verlin Gaskill of Conrad will serve as director for Pondera Teton and Toole counties and work part time in Chateau. John Poore continues as eligibility technician. A part time Social Worker or Social Service Aide will open. applicants face a month orientation at Butte and must file for a written examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Baker
Teton County
Tax Board to Meet in Chateau Courthouse
The Teton County Tax Appeal Board will hear protests on Aug 2 starting at 9 am in the commissioners office at the courthouse in Chateau regarding Department of Revenue assessments. If needed the board will reconvene Aug 10. written applications for reclasification or appraisal must be filed by Aug 1 using forms from the Tax Appeal Board, available at the County Clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Choteau Swimmers Triumph At Cut Bank Shelby Invitational
The Choteau Lions Club Swim Team extended its undefeated streak by winning the second annual Cut Bank Shelby Invitational in Shelby. The meet set 19 pool records among 40 events, with Choteau taking eight of 16 relays and posting strong showings across midget, junior, intermediate, and senior divisions. Final scores put Choteau at 398, ahead of Columbia Falls 331 and Cut Bank 131 amid a crowded field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Lions Club
Cut Bank-Shelby
Shelby
Cut Bank
Chateau
Chotea
Jim Rathman
Don Benzelle
Columbia Falls
Mary McMasters
Choteau
Fairfield
Valier
Kalispell
Whitefish
Walier
Conrad
Dutton
Wayne Krahe
Fort Benton
Harlowtown
Keri Dunckel
I.M
Diane Ferris
I. M
Sheryl Depner
Kurt Nelson
Depner
Higgins
Jeannie Dellno
Mary Rathman
Sharrol Armstrong
Dru Nordhagen
Jack Armstrong
Gary Dale
Mike
Art on the Green features third annual show in Choteau park
Choteau Jaycees sponsor the third annual Art on the Green this Saturday and Sunday July 21 and 22 in the city park with about 50 artists dealers and collectors expected. Artwork runs 10 am to 6 pm both days with a no charge view. A Sunday mini auction begins at 2 pm with Stan Rasmussen as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Jaycees
Choteau City Park
Adrian Dargan
Stan Rasmussen
Dayton Gallery
Choteau
Northcentral
Montana
Canada
Ace Powell
Albert Racine
Dargan
Jaycee
Jaycees
County Preliminary Budgets Available for Public Inspection
County Budgets for general road pool bridge noxious weed cemeteries library and airport funds are ready for inspection at the County Clerk's office. Final adoption is August 13. The 1973-74 plan totals 55.56 mills down from 56.25 last year, with major changes including a general levy drop to 20 mills and airport levy cut to 0.25 mill, while library and other minor levies adjust. Taxpayers see a 43.3 percent five year increase in Teton County taxes from 1967-68 to 1972-73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
N. Baker
Montana Taxpayers Publication
Teton County
Clara E. Corey Rites Held In Choteau
Funeral services for Clara Elizabeth Corey were conducted Monday at the United Methodist Church in Choteau with Rev. Allen Adams officiating. Burial followed in Chateau Cemetery. Surviving children include Ruth Erickson, Edith Lakey, Dean Corey, Clark Corey, Herbert Corey, and Chester Corey, with 20 grandchildren.
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United Methodist’ Church
Choteau
Clara Elizabeth Corey
Allen Adams
Chateau Cemetery
Banks Funeral Home
Pete Ekegren
Vernon Scotti
Carl Eklund
Edward Alzheimer
Lloyd Pedersen
Roy England
Joseph Alzheimer
Lee Revear
Corey
Richland
Wash
Dean
Clovis
Calif
Clark L
Belleville
Mich
Herbert and
Chester Corey
C. W. McNiss
Harrisburg
Dryness and Heat Deteriorate Montana Grain Crops
The Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes dryness and heat last week worsened dryland grain conditions across most regions. Wheat and oats show varied maturity, topsoil moisture is short, irrigation water is below average in key areas, and hay shortages push ranchers to market livestock as grazing prospects remain mixed.
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Montana
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Northwest
Northcentral
Central
Southwest
Southcentral
Montana Crop Service predicts higher grain yields this year
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service forecasts stronger wheat and barley output based on July 1 conditions. Winter wheat up 25 percent to 60.3 million bushels, hard spring wheat at 47.3 million, durum 50 million, and a record 76.0 million bushels of barley with 76.0 million bushels total. Hay area down slightly with 2.5 million acres. First production forecast due August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Montana Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Helena
Northcentral
Robert Neiffer Services Held
Robert T. Neiffer 78 of Fairfield died March 13 at Fort Harrison Veterans Hospital. Services were held March 17 at St Paul Lutheran Church Fairfield with Rev. Marlow Engberg officiating. American Legion pallbearers, burial in St Paul Cemetery. Neiffer a WWI veteran, retired farmer, moved to Fairfield in 1937. Survivors include daughters Mrs Jerry McDowell and Mrs Kenneth Farmer of Missoula and three sisters in South Dakota. Banks Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Neiffer
Fairfield Arena
Veteran’s Hospital
Fort Harrison
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fairfield Beach
Marlow Engberg
American Legion
St. Paul
Banks
Neiffer
Ashley
N. D
Fairfield
Otilie Ketterling
Crow Rock
Jerry McDowell
Kenneth Farmer
Missoula
Amelia Wahl
Aberdeen
S. D
Johanna Wahl
Leola
Agnes Balliet
Eureka
Chateau Chamber Plans Sidewalk Sale
Chateau Chamber of Commerce leaders outline a sidewalk bazaar replacing Crazy Days. Merchants will display specially priced merchandise on store sidewalks with possible music and drawings to boost participation and town spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Jack Rogers
Rogers
Choteau Scouts Shine At Camp Napi Near Glacier Park
Seventeen Choteau Boy Scouts and two leaders attended Camp Napi last week. The group earned near perfect scores in Campsite and Health and Safety inspections, 36 merit badges, two skill awards, and partial work on 18 more badges. They hiked 12 miles and competed in pie eating and greased watermelon contests.
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Choteau Boy
Napi
Glacier Park
Choteau
Rusty Dailey
Steve Hinman
Kirk Dunckel
LeRoy Hanson
Tom Brown
Bill Patton
Rob Nordhagen
Jim Bosshardt
Roger Nordhagen
Steve Brown
Skip Higgins
Rocky Dailey
Pat Kelly
Mike Arensmeyer
Graham Clarke
David Hoge
Pat Thronson
Perry Breen
Will Rasmussen
George Higgins
Camp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert E. Miller
Montana Press Association
Bozeman
Livingston
Yellowstone Park
Bozeman Pass
Yellowstone
Madison
Washington
Carla Beck
Raynesford
Highwood
Galata
Fredona Kregness
Donna Ferris
Mike Green
Brad McCauley
Kent Depner
Tom Bosshardt
Doug Denny
Greg Armstrong
Clayton Snyder
Ronnie Nordhagen
Raedlene Anderson
Barbara Ferris
Theresa Scott
Amy Rath
Art On the Green
Clara E. Corey
Robert Neiffer
Chamber
Boy Scouts
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