Glacier group to test winter elk range in east side area
Glacier Conservation District will run two 8 day horseback rides starting July 1 to assess winter elk range from the Burfening place north to Swift dam on the Lubec side near Glacier National Park. About 20 to 50 riders expected with US Forest Service and State Fish and Game joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glacier Conservation District
East Side
Chateau
Lubec
Glacier National Park
Bill Titus
Chamber: of Commerce
Choteau
Beaver Lake
Titus
U. S. Forest Service
State Fish and Game Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Swift Dam
Glacier National Park Services
Walter Henneford
Rel Beck
Browning
Glacier Conservation District Group
Applications Needed by June 30 1954 for Wheat Allotments
Chairman Jake Luinstra of the County ASC reminds farmers that applications for 1955 wheat allotments on new wheat farms must be filed by June 25. A new wheat farm is one with no wheat seed for grain in 1952 53 and 54, and such farms must file to be considered for a 1965 allotment. Forms available at the County ASC office. each application must cover an entire farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Luinstra
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Fe.mers
Siplieniee
Luinstra
ASC
Virus found to cause wheat yellowing in Montana fields
Scientists from Lethbridge and Montana State College confirm a virus named streak mosaic causes wheat yellowing in north central Montana. The disease cycles between late spring and early winter wheat, with mites transferring it up to two miles. No practical control measures are known yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slykhuis
Lethbridge
Mitrofan Afanastery
Plant Disease Department
Montana State College
Montana
Slykhuis
Choteau Woman's Club to Host Spring Flower Display Tea
The Choteau Woman's Club invites residents of Choteau and nearby towns to a Spring Flower display and tea on Saturday from 1 to 5 pm at the Legion clubrooms. The event supports the Chateau library renovation, with about 50 old books removed to make shelf space for newer titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Cooley
Harrison Promotes Republican Congressional Bid in Montana
James T. Harrison a Republican candidate for Congress visiting Cha teau spoke at the Cornell cafe urging a Republican majority to remove corrupt appointees cut taxes and debt and support farmers. He contrasted Army McCarthy hearings and urged protections for agriculture while noting his farming ties and public service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Harrison
Chateau
Cornell
Harrison
Eisenhower
FHA
Hisenhower
Congress
Army-McCarthy
Army
Joe McCarthy
Montana
Malta
South Phillips
Milk River
Phillips County Hospital Association
Wild Life Association
Kiwanis
Power
Stanley Hould
Police Court Marion Stage Kalispell Fines for Intersections
In Marion Stage Kalispell a $5 fine was paid on a charge of passing in an intersection in Judge Sulgrove's court this morning. Leslie Baker of Choteau paid a $5 fine on June 16 for not using a hand signal and Stewart J. Edgar of Choteau received a suspended sentence for driving under the influence. Four cases heard this week were not in Judge William Irwin's court. Weather and crop reports show mixed moisture with 1.24 inches of rain recorded in Chateau last week and higher totals near Pendroy. June rainfall and wheat prospects across Montana look variable but generally favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Stage
Kalispell
Sulgrove
Leslie Baker
Choteau
Stewart J. Edgar
Teton County
Chateau
Pendroy
Dutton
Montana
Triangle
Choteau Man Among Montana Lions District Officers Named
A Choteau man and district governor of Lions District 37 has served as secretary-treasurer of the full district 37. Elected officers at West Yellowstone include M. E. Evan son of Billings district 37A Aarne Nieme of Trochu Alberta district 37B S A Adams of Calgary Alberta district 37C and Franklyn Dunlop of Pincher Creek Alberta district 37D. Over 600 Lions registered for the district convention with a record 633 at the Friday luncheon. The district governor banquet drew 615 with Edgar Elbert former national president addressing and Ralph Garrett of Pocatello Idaho speaking at a monarchs luncheon. Major meetings were held in the Union Pacific railroad banquet hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Obernoste
West Yellowstone
Lions Clubs
Missoula
Great Falls
Billings
Red
Lodge
Joliet
Calgary
Edmonton
Choteau
she _Choteau
Obernolte
Montana
Alberta
Choteau Man
M. E
Jim) Evanson
Aarne Nieme
Trochu
S. A. Adams
Franklyn Dunlop
Pincher Creek
Edgar Elbert
the Lions
Maywood
Ralph Garrett
Pocatello
Ida
Union Pacific Railroad
Annual Moose Picnic Set for June 20 Near Choteau
The Moose lodge invites the public to the annual picnic at Bob McDonalds place north of Choteau on U S Highway 389 Sunday June 20. If bad weather the event moves to the Moose hall in Choteau. A motion picture The Story of Mooseheart7? will be shown at the Roxy theatre next Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McDonalds
Choteau
U. S. Highway 389
Moose Lodge
Moose Hall
Roxy ‘Theatre
Dillard Cates
Atate
Moose Lodges
Chateau Lodge
James Tackes Earns 1954 Carroll College Honor Scholarship
James T Tackes a philosophy major qualified for Carroll College 1954 spring semester honor roll by earning a scholarship with a 2.44 index Rev ale ore Wagpence not fully clear due to OCR errors but indicates scholarship achievement and honor roll status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Tackes
Carroll
Ale Ore li Wagpence
Budget Comparisons Highlight Montane City Finances
The report compares city budget levies and expenditures across Montana towns. Choteau levies 29.50 mills the lowest among nine groups while Anaconda tops at 51.60 mills. Administration, law enforcement, fire, streets, and parks budgets are listed for 1952-54 with Choteau showing modest spending relative to population and peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Fort Benton
Eile “Cles
Hierdin
Choteau
Anaconda
Butte
Great Falls
Deadline June 30 For Conservation Payments
Farmers and ranchers lacking 1953 AC program payments must file by June 30. County ASC chairman Jaké Luinstra said payments cover efficient water use and urged eligible producers to apply. The deadline refers to the 1963 program, not the ongoing winter conservation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaké Luinstra
County Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Gilicey
Luiatra
Rainbow Girls prepare for Butte assembly trip
Chateau Rainbow Girls will attend the Grand Assembly in Butte June 20 21 22. Two cars depart Choteau Sunday morning with Mrs Laurette Davison and Mrs George Henderson driving. Attending girls include Helen Davison Pasty Edwards Joan Nett Virginia Nelson Joan Richem Ellery Crary Shirley Obernolte Judy Davison Doris Rowley and Delores Rowley. Ellery Crary will join from Billings by bus. all return to Choteau next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Rainbow
Butte
Chotea
Marning
Laurette
Davison
George Henderson
Helen Davison
Pasty Edwards
Joan Nett
Augusta
Virginia Nelson
Joan Richem
Ellery Crary
Shirley Obernolte
Judy, Davison
Doris
Delores ‘Rowley
Bynum
Billings
Choteau
District Judge McChernnan Visits Chateau in Butte
District Judge John B. McCher nan of Butte visited the Chateau last week amid campaign chatter. The piece notes he is an associate justice candidate, reflecting local political intrigue and a possible judicial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. McChernan
Butte
S Justice
Red Cross Drives Raise Over County Total
County residents contributed to a Red Cross drive totaling 3126.32 with 58 percent kept by the local chapter and 42 percent sent to the National Red Cross. Chairmen listed include Chateau Agawam Farming and Collins with individual gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ities
Ies
Cece
Monica
Cones
Chateau
Fairflexi
Thomas Fenlon
Dutton
Alice Bourne
Agawam
Alex Zier
Bynum
Clarence Jones
Bole
DeLoss Moulton
Tangen
E. Depner
J. Slanger
Collins
Eugene Baquet
Pendrey
Swanson Agency
Marion Averill
Chateau’s
George Joe
BaRance
Chester Baker
Ellerd Enderson
Martin
William Olsen
R. H. Miller
Margaret Davis
Ed Schiller
Hightower, Sr
Joe Erie
Peter Zgoda
Ee Luinstra
Hee " Biey
Chris Beck
Agnes .Arensmeyer
George Eichhorn
C. G. Monkman
Monkman
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Absent Ballot Procedure Clarified for July Election
The notice explains how voters unable to reach their precinct on election day may request an official absentee ballot. It notes a June 19 nominating petition filing deadline, ballot mailings after printing, and eligibility for the July 20, 1954 primary nominating election. It also covers registration status and inclusion on the voter list.
Shrine Circus Tickets Still Available at Local Drugstore
Tickets for the Shrine Circus at Great Falls remain on sale at Chateau Drug Store. The announcement, read this morning by Ted, notes tickets are available for children in kindergarten through seventh grade and are courtesy of local business sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Chateau Drug Store
Ted
Election Judges Selected by Commissioners in Montana 1954
The Board of County Commissioners appoints election judges for 1954 in numbered precincts with lists of names for Precincts 1 through 18. It urges notifying the County Clerk if any appointee cannot serve so replacements may be arranged at the July meeting. Judges must select their own clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Board of County Commissioners
Alyce Gleason
Myrtle Poore
Dorothy O’neil
Alma Partlow
Ruth O’neil
Olive Duiis
Lydia Lewis
Edna Henderson
Marge Hanusa
George Higgins
Magdalen Lowery
Charles
W. Doheny
T. G. Doheny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winter Elk Range
Glacier Group
Olsen
Bill Olsen
Henneford
Teton Sportsmen’s Association
Kid’s
Spring Creek
State Wish and Game Commission
Ves
Ant
Jim Harrison
William Irwin
R. E. Nelson
Ney
Rainbow Girls
Ark
Montane
Shrine Circus
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