District 3 High School Rodeo crowns Dear and Jacobsen winners
Jacobsen and Dee Dee Dear of Simms earned all around cowboy and cowgirl honors at the District 3 High School rodeo in Chateau. Dee Dee Dear also won barrel racing and goat tying with other winners named from Great Falls Choteau Cascade and Augusta as crowds top 500 Saturday and 700 Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jacobsen
Dee Dee Dear
Simms
Chateau
Carol Dear
Cascade
Vicki Loney
Great Falls
Miss Dear
Chateau Jaycees
Ron Erickson
Chuck Chrisman
Dave Harrington
Cleve Loney
Highwood
Lance Krone
Augusta
Jim Cornelius
Omar Stegee
Gary Gustafson
Gary Thoreson
Gary Fliginger
Bert
Diamond Bear
Jaycees
LeRoy Yeager
Charles Crane
Gertrude Armstrong
Bruce Cornell
Brewer Brothers
Geraldine
Jaycee
Mary Kitchingman
Swift Dam Dedication Set For July 16
The dedication of Swift Dam near Conrad is set for July 16 with Governor's attendance and invitations extended to Secretary of the Interior Udall and other officials. Dignitaries include mayors of local towns and Blackfeet tribal leaders. The event at 1 p.m. features speakers, entertainment, a band, and a free beef barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Swift Dam
Stewart Udall
Ed Wyse
Conrad
Walter
Brady
Pondera County
Wyse
Chateau
Walier
Cut Bank
Shelby
Browning
Earl Old Person
Blackfeet Indian Tribal Council
Swift
Bureau of Reclamation
Birch Creek
Pondera County Canal and Reservoir Company
Office of Emergency Planning
Vickie Sue Cook Named Grand Faith at Rainbow Meeting
Vickie Sue Cook, Chateau Rainbow Assembly worthy advisor, was elected grand faith at the annual grand assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Missoula. More than 1,000 girls from 71 chapters attended, with Barb a ra Cole and others among the Chateau group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Sue Cook
Vicki Sue Cook
Chateau Rainbow Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Missoula
Chateau
Miss Cook
Barbara Cole
Sally Sulgrove
Marija Peck
Laura Larsen
Vickie Tesch
Wendy Burns
Romae Sargent
Cindi Tesch
Carleen Martin
Lynn Jackson
Sharon Zier
Linda Hodgskiss
Kim Sabo
Gwen Shannon
Dave Shannon
L. C. Burns
Cecil Cole
Jean Tuomi
Fairfield
Iowa
Poster winner in state Poppy Poster contest
Steve LaRance of Chateau earned first place in the state Poppy Poster contest in class III for grades 10 to 12 and advances to the national competition. Marilyn Jo Leazenby, also of Chateau, received honorable mention in class I for grades 4 to 6. The event is sponsored by the Choteau American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve LaRance
Joe LaRance
Chateau
LaRance
Marilyn Jo Leazenby
Gene Leazenby Choteau
Choteau American Legion Auxiliary
Choteau Auxiliary Members Attend State Convention
Four Choteau women represented the Choteau American Legion Auxiliary at the Kalispell state convention last weekend. New officers were elected for the coming year and Karen Jean Pirrie of Ryegate received a $1,000 social studies scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Southard
George R. Higgins
Paul Kropp
Jay H. Robinson
Choteau American Legion Auxiliary
Kalispell
Karen Jean Pirrie
Ryegate
Republican Women Meet In Chateau Conference Draws 44
A district conference of Republican Women’s Clubs convened in Chateau last week with 44 attendees from Pondera Glacier Toole Liberty Lewis and Clark and Teton counties. State leader Willard Nash spoke on crime Vietnam socialism and youth influences while moderating a reapportionment round table. A future state convention is planned for Great Falls October 12 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Womens Clubs
Chateau
Pondera
Glacier
Toole
Liberty
Lewis and Clark
Teton
Dave Barrett
Fern Flannagan
Helena
Jane Southard
Kris Wilkerson
Nancy Brandvold
Willard Nash
Montana Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs
Vietnam
Nash
Olive Rice
Edna Hinman
Archie Liecht
Republican State Central Committee
Bert Guthrie
William Breen
John Dunckel
Mike Kelly
Cornell Hotel
Rachel Field
David Speer
Virginia Lucht
Montana Federation of Republican Women's Clubs
Washington, D. C
East
Lucht
Great Falls
Fourth of July Parade Prize Money Boost Fosters Entries
The Chamber of Commerce and American Legion boosted the Fourth of July parade prize fund to 220 dollars with a 120 dollar chamber contribution and a 100 dollar Legion donation. Prizes include 100 50 25 for the non commercial division and smaller awards for novelty pet and hobby and children's costume categories. Bill Obernolte urges local businesses to enter floats and notes noon meetings for July August September with a shift back to alternate times in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion
Chamber
Bill Obernolte
Two Top Collegiate Cowboys Plan to Enter Choteau Rodeo
Acantha reports Lyle Otness of the American Legion rodeo says Ray Yeager of Montana State University and Ron Gollehon of Northern Montana College will compete in the RCA rodeo in Choteau on July Fourth. Yeager earned Skyline District honors and college trophies. Gollehon placed fifth in regional bull riding. The Choteau rodeo site upgrades include a new grandstand seating over 1,150 with no posts in view. Reserved-seat buyers may skip general admission lines. District 3 High School rodeo occurred at the arena last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Otness
American Legion Rodeo
The
Acantha
Ray Yeager
Ron Gollehon
RCA
Choteau
Yeager
Montana State University
Bozeman
Gollehon
Leon Gollehon
Northern Montana College
Havre
Otness
Othess
Six Accidents In County During Month
Six highway accidents occurred in Teton County in May, with five people injured in one crash and the rest causing only vehicle damage. Patrolman Ray Farrell notes 34 citations issued, led by driving without a license. Other common violations include speeding at night, no current registration, stop sign failure, and unsafe vehicle condition. Two tickets each were issued for careless driving, improper passing, and underage beer possession. Additional summons covered liquor influence, truck speed, width limits, oversize permits, and other infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Ray Farrell
Pendrey Dupuyer Range Tour Planned For Monday
A range tour for farmers and ranchers starts at 8 30 a m June 26 at the Bill Jones Spring Hill ranch four miles north of Bynum. Bob Ross Soil Conservation Service will speak at the breakfast. Stops include Halverson and Holden ranches with talks on range management and range identification contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Spring Hill
Bynum
Bob Ross
Soil Conservation Service
Walt Halverson
Dellno
Salansky
Forest Service
Blackleaf
Jensen
Les Holden
Dave McCracken
Valier
Choteau Wins Second Softball Game Behind Dunckel Big Day
The Choteau mens softball team split two games, losing 3-0 to Fairfield and beating Wolf Creek 14-7. Jay Dunckel hit two home runs and a single to power the win, with Duane Reisch and Fuzz Armstrong adding two doubles each and Ron Hinman three singles. O’Neil led Wolf Creek with three singles as Choteau heads to Augusta on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Fairfield
Wolf Creek
Pete Ekegren
Jay Dunckel
Dunckel
Duane Reisch
Fuzz Armstrong
Ron Hinman
O’neil
Augusta
Choteau Nine Open Baseball Season With Two Wins
The Choteau High School baseball team has played three games, posting two wins and one loss. They lost to Fairfield 7 6 on June 13 with Mike Dellno taking the loss and Dirkes the win. They then beat Conrad 10 0 on June 15 behind Jim Waltermire, with Abel the losing pitcher. Last Friday they edged Dutton 8 7 as Brad Gunderson earned the win and George Best took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Fairfield
Mike Dellno
Dirkes
Conrad
Jim Waltermire
Abel
Dutton
Brad Gunderson
George Best
Scott Russell
Ron Lehnert
W. E. Whealey
Bob Dellno
Gerry Yeager
Jim Hodgskiss
Babe Ruth
Cut Bank
Fort Benton
Earl Larson
Ray Farrell
George Fuller Dies at 49 in Fairfield
George Wilson Fuller 49 of Power died Friday June 16 at home. Funeral services were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fairfield Tuesday with Rev. August Borchardt officiating. Interment at Chateau Cemetery Zwerneman Mortuary in charge. Born Great Falls Nov 12 1917, he was a WWII veteran and lifelong Power area resident. He never married. survivors include his father George Sr and brother Emmett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson Fuller
Power
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fairfield
August Borchardt
Carl Brunner
Ed Seven
Emil Bakke
Walter Bremer
Otto Bremer
Louis Bremer
Chateau Cemetery
Zwerneman
Fuller
Great Falls
The
Power Legion Post
George Sr
Emmett
Birthday Party For Barbie Nauck Attends Nine Children
A birthday party for Barbie Nauck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nauck, was held Saturday with nine children invited. The celebration included refreshments at home followed by a visit to the city park. Mr. and Mrs. Les Wedum and Wendy traveled to Glacier Park on Sunday and greeted Jan Voorhees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbie Nauck
John Nauck
City Park
Les Wedum
Wendy
Glacier Park
Jan Voorhees
Phil Voorhees
G Monkman Presides Over Clerk s Meeting
The Montana State Association of County Clerks and Recorders held its eighth annual convention in Havre with 41 counties and about 80 clerks and deputies in attendance. Gordon Monkman opened the session as president. officers and speakers included Jeannette McDonald, Frank Moore, May Rathbun, Ruth Bears, Merrill Klundt, Gordon Russell, and Russell Blom. Havre mayor Peter Hamilton welcomed attendees. Cy Clayby spoke on legislative measures. Joe Lennon reported on the 1966 New Orleans session. the 1967 convention is planned for Detroit with Lennon attending as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Glendive
Russell Blom
Havre
Peter Hamilton
Cy Clayby
Joe Lennon
Great Falls
National Association of Clerks
New Orleans
Detroit
Mich
Lennon
Merrill Klundt
Billings
Legislative Assembly
Committee On
Little League Teams Named for Upcoming Season Start
Little League baseball began with games on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Coaches and players are listed for Teams 1 through 3 with a schedule showing interteam clashes on Monday June 26, Wednesday June 28, and Friday June 30. All games start at 7 p.m. with players arriving by 6:30 for warmups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sibelrude
David Carlson
Greg Crabtree
John Breen
Mike Whealey
Greg Martin
Alvin Shepherd
Danny Bush
Jim Rathman
Norman Arensmeyer
Randy Jenson
Bob Jessop
Don van Vorst
Bob Snyder
Fay Buck
John Rose
Jerry Breen
Marvin Baker
Chris Oertel
Chuck Young
Joe Higgins
Steve Buck
Chuck Rose
Mark Hanson
Gary Denison
Fred Tesch
Dick Arensmeyer
Jay Cole
Bob Nauck
David Hofeldt
Dave Rathman
Pat Scott
Rob Reiding
Jim Spinder
Chuck Nauck
David Enzweiler
Rich Nordhagen
Rodney
Kelly
Andre Wilkie
Teton County 4-H Youths to Visit Illinois for Exchange
Teton County 4-H members Bruce Beerman Ann Marie Hould Jay Rice and Patsy Stewart depart June 24 for Macon County Illinois for a two week exchange staying with host families including the Don Rices Pendray Rudy Fuhringers Henry Menghinis and Allen Beerman. Illinois youths will visit Montana for the same two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Bruce Beerman
Fairfield
Ann Marie Hould
Dutton
Jay Rice
Chateau
Patsy Stewart
Macon County
Illinois
Montana
Don Rices
Pendray
Rudy Fuhringers
Henry Menghinis
Power
Allen Beermans
Special Election May Be Held To Purchase Garbage Truck
The city council debated a special election to approve funding for a new garbage truck costing about 11 000 to be paid off over six years. If the purchase takes longer than three years voter approval is required. The council also reviewed bids for a used grader from three firms and will decide at the next meeting after a report from the public works superintendent. A building permit was approved for the Teton County Rest Home addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Machinery
Great Falls
Industrial Equipment Co
Western Construction Equipment Co
Robert Erickson
Public Works
Teton County Rest Home
Swim Lessons Start Monday At Lions Pool
Lions Pool announces swim lessons beginning Monday June 26. Advanced beginners meet Mon Wed Fri 9 10 am, novices 10 11 am, intermediates 11 12 noon, advanced flying fish and shark candidates 9 10 30 am Tue Thu, and Dutton youngsters 10 30 am to noon Tue Thu. A season pass is required for all youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Stan Rathman
Dutton
Rathman
July Deadline Set for New Wheat Farm Applications
ASCS officials announce deadlines for new wheat farm allotments for 1968. Eligible farmers must have no existing allotment, no wheat interest on other farms, and expect over half income from agricultural production. Applications are due at the county ASCS office before July 1, with June signup for winter wheat and a March 1 signup for spring wheat. Rex Manuel chairs the county ASC committee and notes contact in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASCS
Rex Manuel
ASC
Tom Nett Among 75 Montana Recruits Inducted
Thomas S. Nett and others from Chateau Augusta Fairfield joined 75 Montana Marines sworn in at Helena ceremonies. Gov. Tim Babcock Rear Adm. Edgar H. Reeder Col. D R Kennedy and Miss Montana 1967 Nancy McLeod spoke. They left for eight weeks of basic training in San Diego. Nett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Nett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Nett
Chateau
Thomas J. Damon
Augusta
Wayne A. Palmerton
Fairfield
Montana
Helena
Tim Babcock
Edgar H. Reeder
D R. Kennedy
12Th Marine Corps District
Nancy McLeod
5Th Marine Division
A. B. Brill Jr
San Diego
Nett
Leigh Nett, Choteau
City Band to Play At Dam Dedication
The Chateau city band will perform at the Swift Dam dedication on July 16 as directed by Bill Breen. Band members are urged to attend all practice sessions through the ceremony and more details will be in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam Dedication
Chateau City
Swift Dam
Bill Breen
Breen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacobsen
Choteau Rodeo
Skyline
Bill Linderrhan
Cremer Hart Memorial
He Is
Ed Yeager
George Fuller
G. Monkman
Lions Pool
Tom Nett
Marine Corps
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