Mrs. J Burr Huffman Retires After 31 Choteau Years
Choteau elementary teacher Mrs. J Burr Huffman retires at term end after 31 years in the district. She taught 800 plus students, led Sunday School, served in Lutheran education groups, helped found the Chateau Library, and plans to write children's books in retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Huffman
Huffman
Chateau
Choteau
Alan Boutilier
Barney McClue
Bobby Morgan
Billie Bail
J. Burr
Marian) Huffman
Elmer Erickson
MEA
Cow Track Lodge
South Dakota
Montana
Rapid City
S. D
St. Cloud
Minn
EMC
Billings
Cascade County
Janet
Jim
Jon
Jere
American Lutheran Church
National Board of Women’s Auxiliary
Lutheran Church
Burr
Department of Classroom Teachers
State Reading Council
State Library and Audio-Visual Committee
Montana Early Childhood Education Association
NEA
Fireworks Drive Faces Shortfall In Choteau
Three weeks remain to raise 450 of the 600 cost for this year’s Choteau July 4 fireworks. Leo Pierre says sponsorship is weak and the show could be abandoned if funds aren’t gathered. Donations are being accepted at local businesses and include many named residents and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Pierre
Pierre
George
Choteau Acantha
Gambles
Citizens State Bank
Choteau Drug
Isaksons and
Lee’s
Bob Erickson
Helena
Jeri Lee Barrett
Ken Depner
Ray Mills
Lee Brown
Norman Brown
Ervin Bagstad
Dana
Fay Buck
Richard Headington
New Managers Named at Roxy Theatre in Chateau
Mr and Mrs Don LaBaugh named managers of the Roxy Theatre in Chateau Warren Gavin Stevensville owner states Mrs Ben Allum had managed the theatre for the past year LaBaughs took over operation on June 1 LaBaugh will stay on the staff of the Choteau Acantha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don LaBaugh
Roxy Theatre
Chateau
Warren Gavin
Stevensville
Ben Allum
LaBaughs
LaBaugh
Choteau Acantha
Eight Choteau Boys Shine At AAU Meet In Missoula
The Montana Junior Olympics in Missoula on June 6 drew nine Choteau athletes. Rich Allen and Chuck Young earned top finishes in sprint and jumping events in senior division. Intermediate competitors Greg Newell Carl Dreyer Rodney Kelly and Steve Buck posted podiums in dash, distance and pole vault. Junior Wally Chane and midget John Buck also scored, while the 440 relay team placed fifth overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Chateau
Chuck Young
Rich Allen
Greg Newell
Carl Dreyer
Rodney Kelly
Steve Buck
Wally Chane
John Buck
John Sulgrove
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Trackwell
Mrs. Derilda Trackwell 83 of Fairfield died Saturday at Teton Memorial Hospital Chateau born Nov 17 1887 Jarablo Kan and moved with her husband to Fairfield in 1917 Survivors include son Dale two daughters Miss Ruby Trackwell Fairfield and Mrs Jack Ashby Medford Ore two sisters Mrs Art Himpel Topeka Kan and Mrs Carrie Price Great Falls Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Fairfield Assembly of God Church Rev William McRae presiding Interment followed at Sunset Hills Cemetery Fairfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derilda Trackwell
Fairfield
Teton Memorial Hospital
Chateau
Jarablo
Kan
Dale
Ruby Trackwell
Jack
Opal) Ashby
Medford
Ore
Art Himpel
Topeka
Carrie Price
Great Falls
Trackwell
Day Camp Slated for Girl Scouts in Choteau
Girl Scouts day camp will run June 14 to 18 at Freeman's camp south of Choteau. They should bring a sack lunch day one and wear weather appropriate clothing with no shorts or sandals. Meet at Choteau grade school at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. Fees are 3 dollars for scouts and 4 dollars for non scouts. Registration to Mrs John Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Freeman's Camp
John Rose
Blood Drawing Set for June 30
The next blood drawing at Cha teau is planned for Wednesday June 30 per Mrs. Grant Curtis blood program chairman. It was moved up from July 26 due to a shortage at the Great Falls Blood Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Grant Curtis
Chuck Peck Leads Hellgate to State Track Title
Former Chateau High School coach Chuck Peck earns a state championship as Missoula Hellgate wins the AA state track meet at Billings. Hellgate edges Helena 45 to 44 after a fourth place in the final event, marking Hellgate’s first state title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Peck
Chateau High School
Missoula
Health Board Praises Choteau Facilities Water Clean Bill
City council heard mayor report on a State Health Department inspection of Choteau water sewage and solid waste facilities conducted April 15. Springs and pump house showed good sanitary quality and lagoon and landfill approved. Health official urged chlorination and mosquito control discussed with Great Falls expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dellno
State Department of Health
Chateau
Choteau
A. W. Clarkson
Health Department
John Weigand
State Fish and Game Department
Council
Great Falls
Proposed Cattle Feed Lot Stock Sale Nearing Goal of $90,000
Lyle Otness of North Montana Feeders said only 5500 more dollars are needed to reach a 90000 target to secure a 110000 loan for a 200000 Chateau area feed lot. The plan envisions 4000 capacity, 80 percent fill, 7 cents per head per day plus feed costs, with 90 day construction and potential fall operation benefiting local barley sales. Interested buyers may contact Otness Yeager or Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Otness
North Montana Feeders, Inc
Chateau
Otness
North Montana Feeders
Teton County
Montana
Harold Yeager
Albert Carlson
Montana Reports Moisture Boost for Crops
Weather data from Chateau Airport shows nearly two inches of moisture in the past month with 17 of 33 days having trace rainfall. Winter wheat 30 percent in boot stage. overall condition rated 10 percent excellent, 70 percent good, 20 percent fair. spring grains 5 percent excellent, 80 percent good, 15 percent fair. Stockmen move cattle and sheep to summer ranges. 90 percent grazing ranges. cattle and sheep in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Montana
U. S. Department of Agriculture Statistical Reporting Service
Choteau Lions Install New Officers at Regular Meeting
The Choteau Lions Club installed officers led by past president Leo H Murphy acting as installing officer. New officers include Dick Nordhagen president Jack Rogers first vice president Grant Curtis second vice president Charles Joslyn third vice president Ray Kelly secretary treasurer Jim Humble Lion tamer Pete Ekegren Fuzz Armstrong tail twisters Vern Smith Don Passmore Les Ot ness directors Oscar Ekstrom and Dr A A Jordan holdover directors. Murphy awarded the past president pin to outgoing Les Otness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Lions Club
Leo H. Murphy
Dick Nordhagen
Jack Rogers
Grant Curtis
Charles Joslyn
Ray Kelly
Jim Humble
Pete Ekegren
Fuzz Armstrong
Vern Smith
Don Passmore
Les Otness
Oscar Ekstrom
A. A. Jordan
Murphy
Great Falls Giants Invite Ball Players To Attend Games
Great Falls Giants in the Pioneer League open their season June 25 at Twin Falls Idaho and stay on the road until July 2 before an eight day home stand. Logan Hurlbert GM invites local teams to attend as guests and arrange visits by contacting him in advance for a night at the ball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Albert Becker
Becker
Dellno
Sherburne
Jaycees
A. E. Young
Lloyd Martin
Wayne Randall
Montana Mineral Feed
I. F. Denison
Great Falls Giants
Twin Falls
Idaho
Giants
Pioneer League
Great Falls
Billings
Idaho Falls
Ogden
Caldwell
Logan Hurlbert
Hurlbert
Ball Park
Rev Morley Celebrates Jubilee at Three Forks Parish
The Rev Morley former pastor of St Josephs Cho teau parish marks his 25th jubilee with Mass and a reception at Holy Parish Three Forks. Attendees included Morris Larson family Gwen Hartman W W Scott R N Lear Ray Anderson Henry Helf Eyvanna Connole Claire Hensley Hope Catherine Banis Harry Luinstra and Jim Alzheimer from MSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morley
St. Joseph’s
Choteau
Holy Parish
Three Forks
Morris Larson
Michael
Gwen Hartman
W. W. Scott
R. N. Lear
Ray Anderson
Henry Helf
Mark
Eyvanna Connole
Claire Hensley
Hope
Catherine Banis
Harry Luinstra
Jim Alzheimer
MSU
Lifesaving Classes Begin Monday at Local Pool
Lifesaving and water safety classes start Monday June 14 and run daily from 10 a.m. to noon. Interested participants should sign up at the pool office.
4-H Interstate Exchange Set For June 16
Four Teton County 4-H youths travel to Coos Bay Oregon June 16 to begin the Interstate Exchange with Coos County 4-H'ers. Delegates include Karen Agee Riscilla Bergen Dorothy Rice and Mark Alzheimer. They will stay two weeks with 4-H families and take part in activities tours and hiking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Coos Bay
Ore
Coos County
Karen Agee
Choteau
Riscilla Bergen
Dutton
Dorothy Rice
Mark Alzheimer
Virginia Ash
Coquille
Janet Pettey
Rhonda DeMain
Terry Lovell
Exchangees
Cedric Maurer
Power
Henry Smith
Harold Baker
Gordon Young
Fairfield
Granite Park Chalet
Glacier National Park
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J. Burr Huffman
Roxy
Mrs. Trackwell
Health Dept
Weigand
John Toenyes
Aenes
Choteau Lions
Rev. Morley
Teton Canyon Road
Clay
Tracy
Brooke
Jamie Crawford
Laurie
Robyn
Dusty Crary
Debbie
Laura Blixrud
Rick Crabtree
Stewart Peebles
Pat
Steve Phillips
Judy Olson
Doug Crary
James Peebles
Chuck Blixrud
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