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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
1
Swimming lessons begin Monday June 24 at the Lions Club Swimming Pool. All lessons free but a season pass must be purchased. passes vary by age and family. Passes available at the pool office Citizens State Bank Rexs Thriftway or Lions Club members.
Kelly Ann Larson, 13, Cha teau, was struck by a stock truck while bicycling with four friends at Division Street and 3rd Ave NW. Driver Robert Kropp blew his horn and braked. bike wheel was struck after 54 feet of skidding. She suffered cuts and bruises, was treated at Chateau Clinic, and released. no citation issued. Police urge extra bicycle safety as tourist season begins.
Public Works Superintendent Bob Erickson announced immediate water restrictions due to a malfunctioning large pump motor and scarce replacement parts. Restrictions may end if repairs restore a substantial supply. lawns may be watered weekdays 7 to 10 am and 5 to 10 pm, weekends 7 am to 10 pm, with all hoses equipped with nozzles.
John Nauck a Chateau vocational agriculture instructor is named one of five Montana winners of the Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association scholarship. GTA funds 1000 annually for summer study aiding professional training. selections emphasize character leadership and vocational promise. Other Montana winners include Clark Cleveland Vern Dahlstrom Vernon Luft and Gary Propp.
Chateau Chamber of Commerce sponsors a July 4 parade inviting community clubs and businesses to enter floats. The American Legion offers a $100 first prize for non commercial entries with additional prizes from the chamber across several categories.
Bert Sypherd 85 of Augusta died in a Helena rest home Tuesday. He was a longtime Augusta resident who once drove for a local freight line. Funeral services are set for today at 2 p.m. at Augusta Community Church with Rev. Edward Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Augusta Cemetery under Banks Funeral Home direction. There are no survivors.
Adrian Dargan a forester on the Farnan Ranger District of the Coeur d Alene National Forest will transfer to the Teton Ranger District of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Dargan will report to Chateau on June 30 replacing Daniel K. Chisholm now Sheridan District Ranger on the Beaverhead National Forest. Dargan a Tulsa Oklahoma native attended Oklahoma State University graduating in 1961 with a forestry degree. After military service he joined the U S Forest Service remaining on the Coeur d Alene National Forest. He is married with two children and will move to Choteau in early July.
Alfred Zachariah Sammons 177 died Sunday in Conrad. Born in Iowa August 16 1891 he homesteaded in Malta in 1916. Survived by daughter Mrs Ove Larson brother Bert Mont foster daughter Mrs Roy Nyberg sister Mrs Lucy O Dell two granddaughters. Services Wednesday 2 pm Trinity Lutheran Church burial Chateau Cemetery Rev Marlow Engberg Zwerneman Mortuary in charge Pallbearers Olaf Larson Lloyd Pedersen Leland Larson Claire Henderson Hubert Simanton Hugh Simanton Soloist Hubert Simanton organist Joan Scott.
Vita-Rich Dairy at 6 1st St Havre invites the public to an open house on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. marking 20 years since becoming Vita-Rich. The plant, dating to 1947, now pumps 10 000 gallons daily and employs 73 in northern Montana serving 15 counties. Door prizes pencils balloons and a free merchants lunch will be offered.
Joe Renda of Auburn Washington visited the home of Mr and Mrs Vic Sargent for several days last week. Renda is a brother of Mrs Sargent.
The Teton Trail Museum opens to the public Saturday June 22 displaying western historical antiques. Owners Bob and Mrs. Zion describe the building as an antique and plan a frontier village with cabins for a blacksmith craft shop artist shop and saddle maker shop. The collection spans from Civil War rifles to glassware and Indian artifacts with many donated items awaiting display.
Dutton residents plan a June 22 Fun Day featuring a pancake breakfast parade grand opening ceremonies with dignitaries and a singing group evening swimming exhibitions a church dinner carnival booths and airplane leaflets from Fox Flying Service. Chateau Band members join the parade and will perform at the Legion Club before the July 4 parade.
The council approves a three day warning before tickets for new garbage can rules. Residents must use a covered metal barrel under 50 gallons and all barrels, even paper or weed outlets, must be covered. Three day compliance checks will follow.
The annual July 4 fireworks fund needs about $100 more to reach its $500 target. Orders are placed and payment is due on delivery. Donations can be left at Choteau Drug Acantha Gambles Citizens State Bank or city hall. Previous donors include Hanusa Agency Alma Camden H T Variety Knudtzon Lumber Milton Van Auken Robert Armstrong and several local businesses and residents.
The school board orders off limits the school grounds between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m due to vandalism. Glass bricks were shattered by rocks since the term ended with previous replacements needed. Police will patrol the area and parents are urged to keep children from the playground at night while daytime use remains allowed.
Helena swim team travels to Choteau Sunday for a noon dual meet after Helena pool unavailable for the original site. Choteau hosts a Dutton Saturday Fun Day exhibition and parade before a Sunday return for the North Central Montana Relays involving six Class A teams and multiple Class B squads.
Choteau will host Glaucia Helena Castalonga Sera phim from Brazil for the coming year. The 17 year old, 5 ft 4 in brunette, is the sixth of nine children and will live with the Stan Rathman family in Choteau arriving in August. She has studied English five years and aims to become an English teacher. American Field Service participant with three relatives in the U S. Mr and Mrs Willis Rigby Jr of Conrad visited Inga Thime last Saturday.
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce discussed low turnout at recent Tuesday 7 am meetings. Members plan to call paid up associates before breakfast sessions to boost attendance and may switch back to noon if interest does not rise. A tour to review road signs and routing was proposed. next meeting set for July 2 at 7 am.
The Teton County Republican Central Committee elected officers at a June 12 meeting in the courthouse. Re-elected were James Crawford as chairman Iona Zgoda as vice chair Marjorie Saylor as secretary and Robert Gronberg as treasurer. Newly elected were Mrs Fred Meadows state committeewoman David Boehm state committeeman Mrs Grant Curtis state congressional woman Jerry Breen state congressional man and William Breen financial chairman. Delegates to the State Republican Convention in Helena June 20 to 22 are Jerry Breen and Ted Skelton. Alternate delegates are Marjorie Saylor and Mabel Crane.
Long View Washington residents Mr and Mrs John Rose visit sister Mrs Eleanor Hopper and other relatives and friends in the Choteau vicinity during a family trip.
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