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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

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State Junior A A U Track Meet Delights Montana Fans

Montana's first Junior Olympic track meet drew over 200 young athletes in Chateau with standout performances from Al Pasely Ennis Larry Questad Livingston and Ray Yeager Chateau netting five wins. Questad swept three golds while Yeager paced the intermediate division and Neal Wedum captured the senior hop and jump.

Montana Chateau al Pasely Ennis Missoula Larry Questad Livingston Leroy Yeager al Sarisky Harold Pope Fort Benton Neal Wedum Ray Yeager Helena Great Falls Kruger Ray Floyd

Moore Anniversary Celebration at Trinity Lutheran Church

A reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. John T. Moore on their golden wedding anniversary is planned for Sunday June 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Chateau. All friends are invited.

John T. Moore Chateau Trinity Lutheran Church

Pee Wee and Little League Start Monday Schedule

The Pee Wee and Little Leagues begin Monday June 6 with 6:30 p.m. games. M A Motors Greens meet Dellno Agency Reds in Little League while Curtis Son Greens face Breen Oil Reds. Remaining week fixtures include Blues vs Grays and Reds vs Blues.

Pee Wee M & A Motors Greens Dellno Agency Reds Curtis & Son Greens Breen Oil Reds American Legion Blues Chateau Texaco Grays Reds Blues Grays Greens Texaco Pee Wee League Chateau Feed & Seed Yellows JayCee Maroons Yellows Maroons

Huck Finn Day Set for Sunday at City Park

The fifth annual Huck Finn day for children 12 and under will be this coming Sunday at the city park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the pavilion with games prizes and a best Huck Finn costume. Special prizes include biggest fish caught in Spring Creek before 11 and refreshments provided by the Chateau JayCees and local merchants. Darrel Lawrance chairs the event.

Chateau Junior Chamber of Commerce Spring Creek Chateau JayCees Darrel Lawrance

Local Tree Spray Offers Free Inspect, Insect Cause Named

Choteau residents may have trees inspected this week for a pine needle scale and red spider mite infection. Chick's Tree Service of Havre will provide free inspections and perform spraying for a fee if needed, active through Tuesday, June 7. Call Glenloyd Hotel or the city office for details.

Choteau U. S. Forest Service Chick’s Tree Service Havre Glenloyd Hotel City Office

Resigning Dutton CD Director Tells Why

Reg Wilson former Dutton Civil Defense director explains his resignation and argues that Civil Defense in rural areas can be effective without heavy spending. He criticizes current local and state officials for an erroneous approach and stresses preparedness amid global risk.

Dutton Reg Wilson Dutton Civil Defense C.D D.C Hitler

Luther League Plans Car Wash at Two Stations

The Senior Luther League of Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a car wash Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm at Dean's Carter Station and Chateau Texacoe Station. Cars at $1.50 each fund summer projects including sending Jon Huffman to Milwaukee for a youth convention August 16 to 20 and a leadership school at Flathead Lake. New officers are Lloyd Pedersen president Susan Grandal vice president Karen Lawrance secretary Rich Wilson treasurer and Mona Kay Larsen P T M secretary.

Luther League The Trinity Lutheran Church Dean’s Carter Station Chateau Texacoe Jon Huffman Milwaukee American Lutheran Church Flathead Lake Lloyd Pedersen Susan Grandal Karen Lawrance Rich Wilson Mona Kay Larsen P.T.M

Piano Recitals at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday

Mrs. Marge Hanusa presents two piano recitals at Trinity Lutheran Church this Sunday at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The program features piano and organ solos, duets, and student performances by Ann Chalmers, Sue Mills, Carol Miller, and others. The public is invited.

Marge Hanusa Trinity Lutheran Church Hanusa Ann Chalmers Sue Mills Carol Miller Marlys Moon Marilyn Mosier Kara Russell Rodney Schilling Sharla Seaton Carolyn Weist Shelly Vivian Baquet David Jean Betty Tommy Dellno Chere Forrest Barbara Gordon Carol Huidekoper Maureen Larson Judy Robinson Gwen Charles Shannon Tommy Swartzel Ray Miriam Vail Donna Ss

Final High School Honor Roll Listed

The final honor roll for the school year lists seniors Julie Jaumotte Jean LaRance Beatrice Barton and others with A and B grades across six weeks and semester. Nine month certificates go to students who earned both semesters honors including Jaumotte LaRance Barton Chalmers Alzheimer Truchot Pedersen Hansen Ferris Stokes.

Jean LaRance Julie Jaumotte Beatrice Barton Ralph Bachmeier Lynda Cummings Howard Truchot Sharon Alzheimer Joann Chalmers Lloyd Pedersen James Crane H.m Rita Ramaker Carol Ann Howard Lee Drummond Rodney Schilling Roberta Crocker Weks James Murphy Dana Boussard Lynn Nordahl Dan Hansen Phyllis Rice Mike Ferris Kathleen Stokes Robbie Crocker

Power High School Holds Graduation for 17 Seniors 11 Eighth Graders

Seventeen power seniors and eleven eighth graders graduated at Power High School on May 24. F M Ganey of Great Falls bank delivered the address on followership. Baccalaureate services were led May 22 by Reverend Charles Pobanz. Doris Grassman valedictorian and Isabelle Toeckes salutatorian.

Power High School F. M. Ganey Bank of Great Falls Charles Pobanz Doris Grassman Isabelle Toeckes Jack Anderson Rene Dahlman Carolyn Denowh James Erickson Neal Johnson Terry Keel Myrna Lawin Mike Mellinger Sharon Oberosler Darryl Olson Mitchel Parker Fred Postal Lyle Rendicker William Schock Lloyd Toeckes Dan Andrews Marshal Brunner Rodney Brunner Gerald Dreyer Beryl Emch Beverly Emech Betty Keister Lloyd Loftsgaarden Clarence Mellinger Carol Meng

Legion To Maintain Election Board At Legion Hall

The Chateau American Legion post will host an election board in its front Legion Hall Tuesday as in the past. County poll results from the courthouse will be posted as soon as available, with updates about 8 30 p m for those seeking the latest figures.

Chateau American Legion Post Front Legion Hall

Wedum Family Spends Summer at Flathead Lake Cabin

Mrs. Janet Wedum and her family travelled to Flathead Lake to enjoy a summer stay at their lakeside cabin.

Janet Wedum Flathead Lake

Wide slate of candidates in 1960 primary election

Voters face a broad field in the 1960 primary with state regional and local races. County polls open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. per County Clerk Gordon Monkman, except precincts with fewer than 100 registered voters must open by 1 p.m.

Gordon Monkman

Local primary slate outlined for Chateau area voters

Polling places stay as in the past with Ward 1 at the Masonic Hall and Ward 2 at the courthouse. The state representative race features two Democrats W Gordon McOmber and Ronald Otness and two Republicans Bill Jones and Fran cis Maurer. County races list Democrat Martin Shannon for county commissioner with no opposition and Republican Robert L. Woodahl for county attorney with no opposition. Clerk of District Court incumbent Republican Helen J. Vance faces Democrat Elmer Erickson. The ballot includes district justice of the peace, constables, and precinct committee positions for Helena convention June 27. No bond issues. Nonpartisan judicial race draws attention with five candidates for Associate Justice. top two to November. Ninth Judicial District judge race features William M. Black, Charles L. Jacobson, and Lloyd A. Murrills. associate justice candidates are Stanley M. Doyle, James D. Freebourn, Cleveland Hall, John C. Harrison, and Andrew G. Sutton. Statewide, a large Republican slate and Democratic field appear on the Tuesday ballot.

Chateau Masonic Hall W. Gordon McOmber Ronald Otness Bill Jones Francis Maurer Martin Shannon Robert L. Woodahl Helen J. Vance Elmer Erickson Helena The Supreme Court Ninth Judicial District William M. Black Shelby Charles L. Jacobson Conrad Lloyd A. Murrills Cut Bank Stanley M. Doyle James D. Freebourn Cleveland Hall John C. Harrison Andrew G. Sutton

Excess Wheat Penalty Rate Announced by ASC Leader

Gaspard W. Deschamps of Missoula announced a penalty of $1.08 per bushel on excess wheat of the 1960 crop. The 1.08 rate equals 45 percent of the May 1 parity price of $2.39. exemptions apply to small farms or those with signed feed wheat agreements. Farmers may pay, store, or divert excess under various provisions, with adjustments possible if production falls below normal.

Gaspard W. Deschamps Missoula State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Deschamps ASC

Teton Plumbing and Heating Women win state bowling title

The Teton Plumbing and Heating team took first in state Class A at Havre with a 2,346 score. Members Wilma Tonges, Nola Baggenstoss, Vera Schafer, Eileen Nelson, and Marge Timmerman stood atop the standings.

Teton Plumbing and Heating Havre Wilma Toenges Nola Baggenstoss Vera Schaefer Eileen Nelson Marge Timmerman

Vliinker Sells Five Hereford Bull Calves to Carlat

Vliinker Nick' Vlinker, a renowned Montana cattleman, sold five Hereford bull calves to Ralph C. Carlat of Sonnett e Montana. A neighbor of Carlat’s last year bought six bull calves for $500 each.

Nick’ Vlinker Montana Ralph C. Carlat Sonnette Carlat Eac

Glasses donated through Choteau Lions Club drive

The Bank of Light project sponsored by the Choteau Lions Club collected about 450 pairs of glasses with help from Choteau Rainbow Girls and residents of Choteau Augusta Simms and Fairfield. The glasses will be sent to India to aid visually handicapped people with limited access to corrective eyewear.

Bank of Light Choteau Lions Club Choteau Rainbow Girls Choteau Augusta Simms Fairfield India Chateau Lions Club

Local store warns of fake prize calls

Jim Jarosimek of Chateau Coast to Coast warns residents about unauthorized calls claiming free merchandise for naming five garden implements. He says no contest exists and victims who answer have visited the Coast to Coast store to claim prizes, causing clerks and customers inconvenience. He urges ignoring future calls.

Jim Jarosimek Jarosimek

Junior Legion Baseball Games Start Saturday

The Chateau Legion club opens Saturday at 6 p.m. against Fairfield on the home diamond, with Power visiting Sunday at 2 p.m. after two weeks of practice. Veteran players include Gary Moon, Bill Rogers, Bob Hansen, Ernie Schwenke, Jerry Asay, Bob Hollar, and Jim Talifson. New and Little League promoted players feature Lonnie McCollum, Mike Ferris, Ronnie Gollehon, Jerry Toenyes, Russell Koch, Forrest Johnson, Lon Mollberg, and Lonnie Dale.

Chateau Legion Baseball Club Fairfield Gary Moon Bill Rogers Bob Hansen Ernie Schwenke Jerry Asay Bob Hollar Jim Talifson Little Leage Lonnie McCollum Mike Ferris Ronnie Gollehon Jerry Toenyes Russell Koch Forrest Johnson Lon Mollberg Lonnie Dale

Gorder Silver Anniversary to Honor Mr and Mrs Clarence Gorder

A silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence O. Gorder known as Shorty and Ellen will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Moose hall. All friends are invited to attend.

Clarence O. Gorder Shorty Ellen Moose Hall

Helena Bishop To Visit Here

The Right Reverend Chandler W. Sterling will speak at a 4 p.m. service at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Sunday. He will confirm a class prepared by Fr. du Bois. The Bishop of Montana oversees diocesan churches and will depart for Fort Benton after the service.

Chandler W. Sterling D. D St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Charles G. du Bois Bishop Sterling Fr. du Bois Montana Helena Sterling Fort Benton

Napa High School Graduation Highlight for Roberta Edwards

Roberta Edwards of Napa California will graduate from Napa High School on June 17. The candidate resides at 1027 Vassar Drive Napa California and will receive correspondence from well wishers.

Roberta Edwards Napa High School Napa, Calif Vassar Drive Napa Calif

McOmber Views on Published Issues in Acantha

Gordon McOmber Democrat and incumbent State Representative from Teton County offers his responses to a set of questions published by Chateau businessmen in the Acantha. The piece notes space constraints delayed his prior publication and lists Ronald Oitness and Bill Jones as other candidates whose views appeared in recent issues.

Acantha Gordon McOmber Teton County McOmber Ted Ronald Oitness Bill Jones

McOmber outlines tax and highway stance in Montana race

The candidate favors replacing income and property taxes with a sales tax, questions a higher gasoline tax, supports weight distance taxation for heavy trucks, backs more wheat research funding, and states cooperatives should be taxed like corporations. He notes rural power interests push tax changes and frames farmer needs.

Montana Wheat Commission Montana State College Teton’ County America

Also Mentioned on This Page

A.A.U Joramo Roger Kelly Dave Scott Dave Bob Cherry Floyd Joramo F. G. Curtis and Son Greens Dan Jacobs Jeff Curtis John Scott Don Scott Jim Hodgskiss Ken Brown Burr Field John Lensing Danny Arensmeyer Ed McCollum John Jones Doug Ferris Roger Prather Gene Koch Tom Swartzel Ron Lehnert Randy Diener Danny McClue Jim Peters Frank Meyers John Camden Russell Wiseman Steve Snyder Dick van Auken Ron Larson Milton McNea Tim Meyers Mike Wilkerson Larry Buckingham Steve Larson Jaycee Marconi Steve Malcott Dave Zion Nevin Caskey Frank Allum Bob Obernolte Marc Gravdal Tim McCartney Curtiss Wilson Maynard Dean Mike Jenson Dennis Sprague Larry Schilling Bob Corbett Greg Yeager Darwin Abbott Doug Sabo Pat Saylor Doug Peterson Larry Clifford Rudy Aimeline Wallace Martin Paul Beaudeau Jim Jarolimek Steve Moulton John Maloney David Taskila Allan Reiman Ronnie Allum David Robinson Jack Hinman Huck Finn C. D Legion Lloyd Buddy) Pedersen Collins Western Montana College of Education Dillon Vliinker Junior Legion Sun Chamber F of Commerce Teton Fede
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