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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
1
Bill Bruce owner of Teton Trail Village told the City Council about extensive damage to his parking lot from rocks thrown at windows by cars and youths. He cited littering, curbs driven over, display disruptions, and lack of police response or surveillance.
The third annual Lions Club Awards Party occurs Saturday June 7 at the city pavilion. A 5 30 cocktail hour, 7 p m dinner, 8 30 awards program and dancing by the Teenyes Family Orchestra follow, with Walt Armstrong as general chairman and Lee Reynolds as master of ceremonies. Proceeds go to the swimming pool fund.
County Hospital District trustees completed a bond sale for the new hospital with a 6.14 percent average interest cost bid by Piper Jaffray Hopwood. Bids opened at seven percent earlier, with work to be managed under one prime contractor after pre bids for electrical and mechanical contracts. Preparations for July contract openings and system talks with ExecuTone and Mountain Bell were discussed, and visits were made to the 48 bed Hamilton hospital to observe its communications system.
The Fairfield Boosters Club announces Crazy Day with sidewalk sales 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday June 7. A free movie for under 12 at 1:30 p.m. and half price for others, Booster Bucks drawing at 2 p.m., and a street dance 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with best costume prizes.
Stan Rathman announces opening date for Chateau Lions Club pool on June 12 after patching and cleaning. Season tickets available at Citizens State Bank and Rex's Thriftway before opening day, with varying prices for grades, high school, adults, and family. Coach Wayne Krahe calls a June 10 meeting at the pool to discuss practice and meet schedules.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday morning to map summer activities including a July 4 parade a sidewalk sale and a tourist slide program. Prize money was discussed with Enoch Stroh parade chairman saying several organizations will help fund prizes. The American Legion may swap funds to support rodeo contestants to attract better cowboys. Sidewalk Sale date unknown slated for July or August. The slide program will run July and August at the city pavilion with teams presenting local points of interest to attract longer stays.
Summer Pee Wee baseball signup set for Wednesday June 4 at 7 p.m. Open to ages 6 through 8 who are six by June 1. Bring gloves, tennis shoes, long pants, name on gear, and $2 insurance at the first meeting.
The Weather Checking Station at Chateau Airport recorded 3.76 inches of moisture in May, higher than 1.36 inches in May 1974 and above the May average of 2.22 inches.
A Social Security representative from Great Falls will visit Chateau on Wednesday June 11 to discuss matters with interested local residents. He will hold sessions in the Commissioners office at the courthouse from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and again from 1 to 2 p.m.
Mrs. Florence Anderson announced a May 29 simulated exercise seven miles south of Chateau to evaluate the emergency medical system. The drill used nine high school seniors as victims with moulage injuries and involved courthouse premeetings, EMT instructors, and hospital coordination to test response times and communication among agencies.
A record number of about 150 cowboys and cowgirls from District 3 will compete in 14 Montana and National High School Rodeo sanctioned events in Chateau June 20 to 22. Top three district placers advance to the state rodeo in Malta July 11 to 13.
Enoch Stroh was named chair of the annual July 4 parade by the Chateau Chamber of Commerce. He urged entries from organizations and businesses, noting prize money near 300 dollars across multiple divisions and the need for more floats to boost the event. An entry blank will appear in next week's Acantha.
Longtime Augusta resident Mable Ellen Pings died Friday May 30 in a Great Falls hospital at age 90. Funeral rites at St. Matthias Catholic Church included a Rosary and Mass with Rev. William Gannon and Rev. Thomas Gannon officiating. Burial followed at Augusta Cemetery. Banks Funeral Home handled arrangements. Pallbearers were Vincent Pings Carl Christian Jack Moore Victor Krueger Charles Willard and John Manix. She was born September 3 1884, married Anthony Pings in 1904 and was survived by sons Philip of Augusta and Clarence of Fresno, sister Matilda McManus of Helena, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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