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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1970
Page
1
Secretary of Agriculture Clif ford M. Hardin announced postponement of the National Wheat Referendum from July 27 to 31. Congress allowed delaying the vote to no later than October 15, 1970 or 30 days after adjournment, whichever is earlier. County offices paused mailing ballots due to the delay.
The Augusta cowboys and Choteau City Slickers clash in a Friday July 31 7 30 p m softball game at the Choteau rodeo grounds. Managers assert strong bets with humor and local color as sponsors Troop 51 organize the event.
Harry B. Thompson 65 died July 8 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Yakima Washington. Born September 14 1904 on the Burton Beach Farmington ranch he farmed there until 1942 moving to Powell Wyoming to run a service station and for 17 years operated a garage in Buena Washington. Surviving are brother Frank G. Thompson Cottonwood California sisters Mrs Thomas Murray Great Falls Mrs Veda Glassey Missoula and Mrs Warren Crane Sunnyvale California three nieces and five nephews. Funeral July 12 at Colonial Chapel Toppenish with Rev Barden Vergin officiating followed by cremation.
Martin E. Hanson, 62, died Wednesday in Salem Oregon after a heart attack. Funeral services were held July 18 at Grace Lutheran Church in Salem. Born August 17 1907 in Farmington he lived in the Chateau community until 1958 when his family moved to Oregon. Survivors include his widow Blossom sons Merle Cordova Alaska Harvey Oregon City sisters Ellen Swanson Great Falls Nina Jenner Birkenfeld and two grandchildren.
A 1970 preliminary census for Montana cities over 1 000 residents shows 34 towns shrinking from 1960 to 1970 while 24 gained. Choteau fell from 1 966 to 1 544 residents. Browning Fort Benton Chinook Cut Bank Shelby also posted declines. Conrad rose from 2 665 to 2 767.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday August 4 at 7 30 p m in the Citizens State Bank meeting room All members are urged to attend This will be the only meeting of the organization in August.
Gale Isakson praised Crazy Day as successful with crowded stores and spectators. The Chamber awarded 80 in prizes for costume contests. Herb Foster won 25 first, Mrs. Lester George second, Mrs. Rex Peterson third. Children and a group consisting of Mona Kay LeRoy Hanson Jody Sunder claimed top and second in youth contests.
Five people sustained injuries over three vehicle crashes in four days around the Chateau area. The first wreck north of Blackleaf road near Bynum involved four injured riders Walter Campbell James Campbell Richard Davis and Joe Wipf. A second crash near Pendray turnoff injured passenger Nathan Shasho and driver Fred Weiner was treated and released. The third crash near Fish and Game corner on U S 89, driven by Gary Wutzke, ended with the car in an irrigation canal and all parties treated at Teton Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Kenneth Earl Pike aged 62 are set for today at 2 pm in Banks Chapel. Pike, born September 11, 1907 in Fairfield Washington, died Tuesday July 28 after a long residence in Cha teau since 1918. Complete details were not available at press time.
The Choteau Lions won the 14th annual invitational with 615 points, 320 swimmers from 10 teams, and 18 new team records. Barb Scott led with a pool record 35.0 in the 50 butterfly and 24 points. Senior and junior swimmers set multiple records in medley and free relays as Choteau swept many events. The squad advances to Glendive for the sixteenth annual Class B championship, facing Bozeman and Glendive teams.
Twenty three foreign diplomats and families toured western Montana visiting host ranches in Teton County and beyond. They traveled by camper and will attend the State Fair and Do M Russell Gallery before continuing a westward camping tour to Browning Glacier National Park Kalispell Helena Butte and Missoula. The trip, sponsored by Travel Program for Foreign Diplomats Inc. aims to show diplomats life outside New York and Washington.
Jaycees host Huck Finn Day at the city park this Sunday August 2 with 9 20 a m registration and 10 a m to 2 p m fishing contest. Prizes total 240 dollars plus bicycle for biggest fish and radio prizes for best costume. Contests awarded at 2 p m near Soroptimist shelter with four age divisions.
Chuck McDonald and Conrad golfers dominated the Choteau Invitational at the Country Club. McDonald posted an even par 70 after a record second round 32 to win. Munson Conrad took second with 71. McCartney of Choteau was third at 72. Elmer Munson finished fourth with 73. Women’s champion was Mrs. Jim Dellno of Choteau with 85. runners up were Mrs. Slanger and Mrs. McDonald. Long drive winners were Lance Johnson and Mrs. McDonald. closest to hole went to Duane Reisch and Mrs. Slanger. Ted Jury won the derby over Tom McCartney.
A 12 team Little League baseball tournament will be held in Choteau from Thursday August 6 through Sunday August 9. Teams include Choteau Legion City League Geraldine Vaughn Fort Benton Conrad Fairfield Browning Dutton Walton Power and Augusta.
Cascade Pondera and Teton County Farmers Union members will gather for a potluck picnic on Sunday August 9 at Fairfield city park starting at noon. A post picnic meeting in the new community hall will hear campers report on activities and feature guest speakers. Visitors are welcome.
The Montana Historical Society honors major donors at a Friday dedication of its $651000 museum wing in the Capital Complex. Governor Forrest Anderson will speak at the entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building as art collections from Helen Raynor Mackay and BFG Poindexter are showcased.
Farmers can obtain government loans to store up to two years of eligible crops including wheat barley oats rye corn flaxseed beans and sunflower seeds. Loans cover up to 85 percent of net cost for storage bins and drying equipment with a $5000 limit on drying gear. Repayment runs four annual installments starting one year after loan issue at 7 1 2 percent interest. Contact Teton County ASCS in Choteau for details.
Mrs Dave Buchanan of Chateau is profiled in The Mail Box News of Minneapolis earning a Reader's Spotlight award for cake decorating excellence. The six page spread highlights her art, includes many photos, and notes her prior home economics teaching role and minimal formal instruction.
A public potluck dinner will honor Bill Vance who will soon retire from the Soil and Water Conservation Service after 22 years in Teton County. The Teton County district hosts the event in Choteau Park and provides rolls and coffee. Attendees should bring a hot dish salad or dessert. All friends of the Vances are invited.
One hundred sixty five Western Montana College scholars are on the spring quarter honor roll released by Registrar Paul Picton. The list covers undergraduates enrolled for 12 or more credits with a 3.33 GPA or higher. 36 achieved a perfect 4.0, including Theresa Corey of Choteau.
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