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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
1
Teton county's agriculture got a boost as .85 inch of rain fell over two weeks. Rain began Saturday May 26 and continued with breaks, aiding growing conditions. An additional .48 inch fell Sunday night and Monday, then .09 inch Monday night through Tuesday.
Early Wednesday rainfall brought the June total to .65 inches. The Chateau area shows improved moisture since April, with 3.38 inches for the year after rains in April May and the first week of June. Northwestern counties face worst conditions with 41 percent moisture deficit, while Toole and Liberty counties suffer the most. Winter wheat remains fair to good. some northwest areas and northern central counties show moisture shortages and slowed growth. Eastern Teton County also reports moisture gains. More rain predicted through today boosts outlook.
Dr Lyall Sturgeon Crary 55 of Choteau died May 30 after a six week illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at Choteau Methodist Church. A prominent county doctor and dentist, Crary was born April 9 1908 in Leeds North Dakota and practiced medicine in Choteau after promoting Teton Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his widow Charlotte Cornell three sons Douglas Lyall Jr Eli and a daughter Ellery Cramer his mother and five grandchildren.
Harvey Thronson won the annual handicap tournament at Chateau Country Club with a 70. In the women’s nine hole event Mrs. Tom McCartney led with 38 while Mrs. John Nordhagen tied for second with 39 and two others posted 40.
James Crawford of Chateau was elected president of the Teton County Republican Club at the May meeting. Fred Meadows was named vice president Pete Guthrie secretary and Milton McNea treasurer. Directors include Reg Wilson Harry Maschera Gerhart Dahlman Joe Eisenman and Ted Skelton.
A rare black bear sighting occurred on the Teton River near Choteau on Friday. Monty and Casey Bilbro, sons of Bill and Mrs. Bilbro, reported seeing the animal just west of the Mrs. Mae Richem residence.
Mr and Mrs Howard Kelly of Marceline Missouri arrived Tuesday to visit his cousin Ray Kelly and family.
Chateau police recorded their first burglary for some time last Wednesday night when Howard's Enco service station was entered and a money sack containing about $80 was taken. The burglar broke the window to gain entry and, as far as Gronberg can tell, took only the cash. Police are continuing investigations and have several leads.
The Chateau Jaycees earned first in Youth and Sports and second in Health and Safety at the state convention held last week in Butte. Youth and Sports honors reflected Huck Finn Day and local youth activities including District 3 High School rodeo and AAU Junior Olympics. Health and Safety honors cited the Teton County oral polio vaccine drive sponsorship and coordination.
Six team high school baseball league formed with Choteau visiting Power Cascade Simms and Fort Shaw. Season begins Sunday June 9 with 2 30 p.m. games and each team must play 10 league games by August 15. League aims to shorten travel for American Legion squads.
Choteau AAU Junior Olympic track squad earned 10 medals and 10 ribbons at the Hamilton state meet. Gary Dunckel won senior hop and step and jump 38-9 and added a high jump third. Leroy Banis captured intermediate pole vault gold at 9-11 and high jump second at 5-6. Ronnie Gollehon took senior silver in pole vault and fourth in hop, step, jump. The senior mile relay team placed second in 3:50. Dunckel Dellwo Dale and Gollehon formed the 880 relay fourth. Power youths Duane Vick and Doug Brayman also posted podiums.
The Choteau City Council tentatively approves a 44000 master plan for the airport with FAA backing and Montana Commission support. A funding discussion with county officials, the airport commission, and the county is planned. The District 3 High School Rodeo debuts in Chateau with 93 contestants Saturday and Sunday June 8 and 9, plus events, trophies, a parade, and a district queen contest.
The Choteau Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a customer appreciation day on July 20 replacing Crazy Day. Plans include a community dinner and other events with Gale Isakson as committee chair. Mrs. Gordon Monkman urged tours with the Montana Institute of Arts starting July 7 from Chateau.
Chateau High School announces 46 students named to the final semester honor roll and 46 on the last six weeks honor roll. Eleven seniors appear on the final roll alongside juniors and freshmen listed with grade averages and names such as Kathleen Stokes and Louise Trichot.
Basic 1963 price support rates in Teton county set barley at 68 cents per bushel and oats at 57 cents. Lyall Schaefer announced as ASCS County committee chair. Rates compare with 1962 barley 79 cents and oats 54 cents.
Robert J. McGuire 54 of Chateau died Tuesday in a Helena hospital after surgery. Funeral services were held Saturday in a Great Falls chapel. He was born January 29, 1909 in Great Falls and married Grace Peterson in Chinook in 1941. He served in Europe in World War II and later ran McGuire's Resort at West Glacier and Sunny Villa at Kalispell before becoming a carpenter in Great Falls. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, two brothers, a cousin, and several nieces and nephews.
Navy recruiter Stephen N. Cagle will visit the Chateau sheriff's office tomorrow Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Potential recruits may apply and take tests administered by the recruiter.
Mrs Bill Lusty of Pendroy visited Ike and Denison family members Sunday, sharing a social call.
Gary Truchot reported a small tornado about noon yesterday ten miles north of Choteau. The funnel touched down on the Ted Sailor and Truchot properties, traveling six to seven miles in a zigzag path and drawing water from an irrigated meadow as strong winds accompanied the event.
Babe Ruth baseball players will meet for a practice game this Thursday at 6 30 pm at the Legion baseball diamond. Attendance is required to determine how many Babe Ruth teams will be formed for the season. A second practice game is scheduled Monday June 10 at 6 30 pm.
Memorial Day services at Chateau featured speaker Noel Petersen of Trinity Lutheran Church noting the price of freedom paid by past generations. Robert Gronberg of the American Legion led the program with prayers, wreath laying, and a list of veterans who died in the last year.
Mr and Mrs Gale Bandow and family visited his parents the Ray Bandows in Conrad on Sunday.
Lions Municipal Pool will open June 15 16 1963 with pool manager Stan Rathman announcing the season starts with a swim team meeting June 17 at 11 am. Lifesaving class begins June 17 at 9 am and various classes follow. family season passes rise to 15 while other prices stay the same.
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