Gollehon Gustafson Earn Top Honors at JC Rodeo
Choteau rider Leslie Gollehon wins three events and all-around cowgirl honors at district 3 rodeo in Choteau. Gustafson claims all-around cowboy honors with bull riding and calf/ cow cutting podiums. Mary Kitchingman named district 3 rodeo queen amid cold rain crowd of about 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Gollehon
D. Gustafson
JC Rodeo
Choteau
Miss Gollehon
Carol Dear
Great Falls
Dave Gustafson
Simms
Gustafson
Chateau Jaycees
Mary Kitchingman
Great Falls Central High School
Miss Kitchingman
Ronnie Hughes
Sandra Gollehon
Chateau
Kay Earl
Peggy Johnson
Belt
Ruth Murtag
Cascade
Jim Severson
Conrad
William Mankins
Great Falls High
Gary Thoreson
West Junior High
Dave Harrington
East Junior High
Jimmie Jacobson
Gary Gustafson
Wes Hayworth
Geraldine
Ed Engellant
Lyle Kuebler
Stockett
Dave Solheim
Great Falls High School
Vickie Loney
Shelly Chrisman
Ruth Murrag
Great Falls Central
Belt Valley High
Crops In Good Condition After Rain It Helped
County Extension Agent Raymond Kelly said rains totaling just over an inch this month improved moisture. Winter wheat enters boot stage, spring-seeded grain shows varied progress, with some strong stands and worm damage under study. Frost damage is minimal this year.
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Raymond Kelly
Kelly
Forty-five Choteau students earn semester honor roll
Forty-five Choteau High School students made the semester honor roll, about 18 percent of enrollment, including 18 seniors 8 juniors 11 sophomores and 8 freshmen. Of these 45, five were boys all freshmen. Names are listed by class with designations Sem for semester only and S for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau High School
Ed Schiller
Schiller
Diane Depner
Karen Peck
Nancy Robinson
Karen Buchanan
Carol Alzheimer
Jolene Ramaker
Myrna Pierre
Pam Erickson
Sally Meadows
Pat Stokes
Joyce Page
Gwen Sorenson
Diane Halverson
Susan Anderson
Bette Johensen
Phyllis Depner
Chris Field
Darlene Wiebrock
Virginia Baker
Hope Hensley
Susan Inbody
Karen Murphy
Diane McClue
Jan Voorhees
Diane Robbins
Patsy Hoyt
Diane Gronberg
Judy Morey
Cathy Corey
Shirley Gronberg
Sally Sulgrove
Sandra Fettig
Karen Gefeller
Patsy Thompson
Barbara Cole
Marija Peck
Carol Smith
Frances Bouma
Judy Robinson
Linda Hodgskiss
Helf Retires After 26 Years as Patrolman
Henry Helf, a highway patrolman in Choteau, retires June 19 after nearly 27 years in service. He joined in 1941 after a stint in Helena and will join the Gross Vehicle Weight division at the Vaughn weigh station on the interstate. Helf plans to stay in Choteau and bid the local patrol station, with the job going to the most senior bidder. he begins GVW work June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Helf
Helf
Chateau
Highway Patrol
Helena
Highway Department
Great Falls
Vaughn
Choteau
Budget Time Nears For County And City
Budget time nears for Teton County Chateau and school districts with deadlines for estimates and preliminary budgets. County July 11 deadline for public inspection. cities by July 10 and July 25 for adoption. schools by June 30 with open inspection until July 25. Also notes a Norway vacation by Kaare Larsen family and relatives in Hedemark Haugsrud Moelv and Kopervik.
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Teton County
Chateau
Kaare Larsen
Laura Lee
Norway
Hedemark
Haugesrud
Moelv
Kopervik
Mrs
Doyle Ward
Washington, D. C
Mosquito Spray Set to Be Used in Near Future
City Engineer Robert Erickson told the City Council that spraying for mosquitoes and flies can begin when mosquitoes emerge, likely as weather warms. He said the spray has no harmful side effects and will help control flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Robert Erickson
July Fourth Parade Signups Start This Week In Local Event
Bill Obernolte said signup for the Fourth of July parade begins this week. Cash prizes will be awarded in four divisions including non-commercial commercial novelty and pet and hobby. Float entrants should clip the entry blank from this week’s Acantha and mail or deliver it to Obernolte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Obernolte
Obernolte
Acantha
Organization of Community Band Beginning
Choteau announces the first meeting and rehearsal for a new community band Tuesday June 14 at 7 30 p m in the CHS band room. Bill Breen invites all ages eight to eighty from Choteau and surrounding areas to join, with equipment borrowed for practice and public appearances planned at rodeos and other summer events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS
Bill Breen
Breen
Chateau
Selective Service Office Announces Half-Day Summer Hours
Mrs. John Nordhagen reports the local Selective Service office will operate on half days this summer from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, affecting local residents seeking services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Selective Service
John Nordhagen
33rd Swimming Season Opens Today at Chateau Lions Pool
The Lions Club pool launches its 33rd season with daily hours 2 5 pm and 7 9 pm and Sunday closings. Coach Stan Rathman notes record early start potential and 53 swimmers already signed for the 1966 team, which will face Helena Y in a June 19 dual meet at the local pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Lions
Lions Club
Stan Rathman
Helena “Y
Rathman
Chateau
Helena
Chateau, Dutton
Joan Brandveld
Helena Hensley
John Camden
Burr Field
Chateau High Yong Teacher Appointed to Council Veena
Veena Chateau High Yong teacher sworn in after Armstrong quits council due to Post Office ethics rule. Council boosts fire protection district No 1 charge from 200 to about 400 with no extra cost to residents, aligning with the district levy. New bids rejected for automatic water system controls. engineers propose material-only bids. City treasurer outlines transfers to water revenue, replacement, depreciation and surplus funds as several water extensions loom. Pavilion rental approved for a Kimmel family gathering. building permits issued for fences and a two car garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Post Office Code of
Nauck
Fhre
Chateau
Enterprise Electric
Great Falls
Wayne Dean
Thomas, Dean and Hoskins
Dean
Thomas
Hoskins
Robert Gronberg
Gronberg
Kimmel
Walt Armstrong
Sherburne
Danny Mason
Hobson
Hospital Drive Aims to Fund Teton Memorial This Fall
The drive to raise funds for Teton Memorial Hospital will begin in early fall says Rev. C. Fred Crowe hospital board publicity chairman. Improvements including a new emergency light plant and roof repairs spur the drive to meet Medicare requirements and fire safety needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Memorial Hospital
C. Fred Crowe
Hospital Board
Crowe
Lyle Martin
Chateau
Lloyd Jensen
Lutheran Hospital and Homes Board
Opal McGrew
Becke r and Olsen file to run for county offices
Becker seeks Democratic nomination for county sheriff reelection. Olsen files Republican bid for public administrator. Other county posts open include assessor Baker treasurer Stenson Young coroner Banks Zwerneman clerk Monkman two commissioners Reiquam superintendent Woodahl county attorney. State posts include McOmber senator Stevens representative Waldo Moberly senator Breen senator from district 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Woodahl
Gordon McOmber
Fairfield
Jim Stevens
Dutton
W. Y. Waldo Moberly
Shelby
Teton
Toole
Glacier
Jerry Breen
Teton County
Senate
Congressman Olsen to Speak at Teton County Democrats Kickoff
Congressman Arnold Olsen will deliver the main address at the Teton County Democrats kickoff banquet on June 18 at the Fairfield Legion hall per Henry McDunn, the chair. Banquet plans were set at a Fairfield Democratic Club meeting with precinct representation and candidate introductions including Gordon McOmber Jim Stephens Lee Zwerneman Bud Olson Martin Shannon and Al Becker. The next Democrats meeting will be in Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Olsen
Teton County
Democrats
Fairfield Legion Hall
Henry McDunn
McDunn
Teton
Democratic Club
Fairfield
Gordon McOmber
Jim Stephens
Lee Zwerneman
Bud Olson
Martin Shannon
al Becker
Correct Box Numbers Urges Patrons to Update Mail
Postmaster C. G. Monkman asked patrons to correct box numbers on addressed mail. He noted many items use old or changed addresses and urged checking mail for notices and checks. Cards to notify publishers and correspondents will be placed in boxes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G
Gib
Monkman
Schilling Family Visiting Relatives in Choteau
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Schilling and family from Helena are spending time visiting relatives in Choteau Montana during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
LeRoy Schilling
Helena
Choteau
George Pearson
Provo, Utah
Tom Evensen
Fireworks Funds Due Wednesday For Chateau Display
Yeton County residents must donate by Wednesday June 15 to meet the July 4 fireworks cost. Mrs. Robert Dellno said the fund is about $46 short, urging last minute contributions at Bob's Ford Sales or the Acantha. About 83 people have already donated to elevate the display on the hill east of Choteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeton County
Chateau
Robert Dellno
Ford
Choteau
Wedums Store
Ron Hinman
Muriel S. Reiquam
Grace Black
Les Wedum
G. L. Banks
Choteau Sheet Metal
Chester Corey
Earl Turnbull
Paul Alzheimer
Robert Maloney
Montana Territorial Centennial Commission
D. B. Crane
Nettie Gaghagen
Bruce Cornell
Jack Armstrong
James Hamilton
John Nordhagen
C. E. Russell
Freeman Curtis
Leonard Sheble
Dean Taylor
James Dellno
Teton Furniture
Fred Swenson
Tom McCartney
Martin Gronberg
Martin Alzheimer
Roxy Theater
Chris Beck
Lee
Norman Brown
Bert Corey
Robert Zion
Dick Young
F. Manchester
Gene Nelson
Charles Peck
Hanusa Agency
George Sabo
Harvey Dale
Clark Inbody
Oscar Carlson
Lawrence Swenson
Albert Finley
M. J. Lyon
Montana Mineral Feed Corp
Hensley Motel
Opal McGrew
Ed Yeager
Woody Armstrong
Lloyd McHodgskiss
Wi-Mo- Da-Si
Charlotte Crary
John Nauck
George Morey
Lil’s
Ed’s
Vice Sargent
Glen Stoudt
Stan Rathman
Walter Arensmeyer
Dick Reiding
Ray Nordhagen
Dee Moulton
Big Sky Service
Russell Larson
Simms Elevator
Gamble Store
M. L. Nett
Glen Yeager
Bob's Ford
Wagon Wheel Bar
Irene McManus
Ruth Reiquam
Chateau Acantha
Ethel Blakesley
John Barber
Jack Bradley
Social Civic Club
Bob Clark
Aggie Arensmeyer
LaVerne Murr
Milan Dittus
Republican Club To Meet in Fairfield
The Women's Republican Club travels to Fairfield on Friday June 24 for a 2 p.m. meeting at the Fairfield Legion hall. Mr. and Mrs. W Y Moberly will be guests with Mrs. Moberly as featured speaker. Those needing a ride may contact Mrs Bert Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Republican Club
Fairfield
Fairfield Legion Hall
W. Y
Waldo) Moberly
Moberly
Bert Guthrie
Magee Former Undersheriff Dies Services Held
Walt Magee 71 longtime lawman and former Teton County undersheriff died June 4 after a stroke. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Joseph's Catholic Church Choteau with burial in Chateau Cemetery. He served 44 years in law enforcement including a 12 year stint as undersheriff and earlier work as a forest ranger and Indian Service officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Magee
Teton County
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Choteau
William Morley
Chateau
John T. Duffey
Joe Lucier
Henry Helf
August Kade
Kenneth Lussenden
Martin Alzheimer
Zwerneman
Magee
Teton Memorial Hospital
Indian Service
Emily Pendergrass
Browning
Blackfeet Reservation
Great Northern Empire Builder
Local Irrigation May Result From Project
D P Fabrick reported flood control work on the Sun River may include irrigation. Damsite studies in Great Falls and Sun River Valley contemplate a dam with irrigation, via a ditch from the dam site crossing Deep Creek and the Teton River to Muddy Creek near Bynum. Further work awaits site selection and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun River
D. P
Dick) Fabrick
Great Falls
Fabrick
Bynum
Deep Creek
Teton River
Muddy Creek
Chateau
Caravan Welcomed by Choteau Mayor Dunckel
About 60 travelers from the Highway 287 caravan stopped in Choteau yesterday around noon. A 30-car caravan, with entrants from Florida and Louisiana, received police escort into the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunckel
Choteau
Florida
Louisiana
Four-County Group Seeks Project Development Grant
The four-county regional corporation comprising Teton Toole Pondera and Glacier plans to apply for a project development grant to fund a development survey. Board member Jack Rogers noted details will emerge after a meeting on Tuesday June 14 in Shelby. Also mentioned is a Utah family visiting relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton
Toole
Pondera
Glacier
Jack Rogers
Corporation
Rogers
Shelby
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David Alzheimer
Connie Enzweiler
Bill Whealy
Randy Larson
Cindy Kretschman
Janet Shepherd
Dick van Auken
H. Helf
Chateau High Yong
Veena
William McCauley
Albert C. Becker
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