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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
1
Plans progress for Choteau July 4 celebration with parade rodeo dances and fireworks. Parade entries open with prize money totaling nearly 300 dollars including 100 for the top parade float and 60 40 25 for next places.
Postmaster announces new box rent rates effective July 1 with semi annual and annual options. Rates for box sizes 1 through 5 rise to 2.50 3.00 4.00 and 7.50 respectively and a $1 key duplication fee applies.
The Choteau Lions Swim Team began its 19th season of training on Tuesday June 10. Defending West Central Federation triple crown champions the team aims to maintain top form with coach Wayne Krahe assisted by Jim Rathman and Bonnie Bremer who will also work with the divers. The squad focuses on conditioning and preparation for the upcoming competition.
The Chateau Kiwanis Club hosts a barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a dance at 9 p.m. in the city pavilion, priced $4 per plate and $2 per couple. Scouts, swim meet planning, and youth coaching schedules are included along with key box changes and mail handling guidance.
Fred Pluhar announces retirement after more than 45 years as a barber. He sold his Great Falls area barbershop to Chinadle 24, raised in Havre, who has barbered at Malmstrom AFB. Chinadle operates the Choteau shop after Pluhar and his wife chose the town for retirement, praising Choteau as a nice community.
After a year of appeals City of Choteau is removed from flood-prone status by the Federal Insurance Administration effective May 30 1975. The decision followed evidence that levee and channel work on the Teton River protects the town from a 1 percent annual flood. The hospital project now proceeds toward bids and summer construction.
The Chateau Lions Club Municipal Swim Pool opens for its 42nd season on Thursday June 12 with season tickets on sale at the Citizens State Bank Rexs Thriftway and the pool office. Rates range from 8 to 25 for season passes and 50 cents to $1 for daily visits. The staff includes Wayne Krahe Bonnie Bremer Jim Rathman Kirk Dunckel and Stan Rathman who will also serve as lifeguards during recreational swims. Pool hours are 2 4 30 p m and 7 9 p m with age restrictions and supervision rules for young swimmers. The first instructional program will be the Junior Senior Lifesaving and Water Safety course led by the staff.
Don LaBaugh the Chateau Fire Department fundraiser chair says donations are coming in but the goal of over 800 remains far off with three weeks until the Fourth. Drop sites include Gambles Citizens State Bank Chateau Drug Isaksons Acantha and Leo's Shoe Shop.
Seventy students at Choteau High School made the final honor roll for the fourth nine weeks and second semester. Seniors lead with 24 named on the list. The paper marks an X for each period indicating honors status. absence means not on the honor roll.
An epilepsy medical seminar for law enforcement, fire, ambulance personnel and medical staff is scheduled June 14 at Montana Deaconess Hospital Great Falls. Registration opens 8 p.m. and the session runs to 4 15. No fee. Contact Mrs. Florence Anderson at 466 5561 or 466 2355 to register or arrange carpools.
The Community Band holds its first practice Thursday at 8 p.m. in the American Legion Hall. Musicians including Grant Curtis Hank Smith Bill Breen Ira Perkins Everett Sassa and Darwin Crane are asked to attend as future rehearsals will be announced.
Mrs. Grant Curtis announces the Red Cross Blood Program drawing will be held Friday June 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the city pavilion. Regular donors and first timers are urged to give as blood supplies run low in summer. Babysitters will supervise small children during donations.
KRIV Channel 3 will air a disaster drill from Chateau Emergency Medical Technicians and hospital staff on Monday June 16 at 6 45 am. Mrs George Anderson and Anne Rehbein will show slides or video of a simulated two vehicle crash with nine injuries and the care provided by EMTs and hospital personnel.
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