Dutton Opens Recreation Complex with Fun Day Events
Dutton celebrated the opening of a new 83 000 dollar recreation complex with a pancake breakfast parade games open ceremonies two swimming exhibitions and a smorgasbord dinner. The main feature is a 32 by 60 ft pool with 3 to 9 ft depths plus a 18 by 20 ft wading pool and nylon cover for winter use. The complex includes two tennis courts baseball backstop basketball facilities a horse shoe area and a picnic area. Financing was shared by the Town of Dutton and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation with 30 000 raised locally since April 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Chateau
Methodist Church
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Bureau
Dutton Town Council
Zion Construction
Intermountain Specialty Co
Salt Lake City
Helena Hensley
Diane Anderson
Power
Jim Frieling
Wayne Elser
Betty Knutson
Plans approved for expanding Teton Pass winter sports area
At the annual stockholders meeting for Teton Pass Winter Sports Area directors were instructed to study and implement an expansion plan. The plan includes a new Poma lift and Mighty Mite lift totaling about 2 400 feet of slope and 650 feet of vertical gain, four miles of trails, expanded parking, a new lodge, a certified ski school, and on mountain ski shop. 144 shares of stock will be issued to fund the expansion with original stockholders given first option. Leonard Blixrud secretary treasurer and other directors are inviting interested parties to contact for participation. stockholders meet tonight at Olsen Agency at 8 p.m.
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Teton Pass
United States
Canada
Europe
Chateau
Leonard Blixrud
Blixrud
Olsen Agency
Twedt Funeral Held Tuesday in Fairfield
George J. Twedt 82 retired farmer died June 21 in Great Falls hospital. Born December 26, 1885 in Clarkfield Minnesota he homesteaded in 1909 in Teton county and married Clara Talifson in 1912. Survivors include wife Orrin Shoquist Esther and three grandchildren and brother Oscar. Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church Fairfield with Banks Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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George J. Twedt
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fairfield Beach
Great Falls
Twedt
Clarkfield
Minn
Teton County
Clara Talifson
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Bleeker and
Greenfield
Orrin
Grant
Esther) Shoquist
Fairfield
Oscar
Granite Falls
A. Borchardt
Art Anderson
John van Setten
Royal Hawthorne
Lloyd Austad
Ole Vervick
Rex Manuel
Martin Gronberg
Fred Hanson
Reno Hawthorne
Efraim Karlson
Bert Vervick
Jake Schmidt
Banks Funeral Home
Crowes Transfer To Glasgow New Pastor Comes Here
At the annual United Methodist conference in Miles City Rev. C. Fred Crowe was appointed to lead the Glasgow and Opheim churches for the coming year. The transfer takes effect July 1 and the Crowe family will leave Choteau. Rev. Don Ian Smith of Salmon Idaho becomes the new pastor for Choteau and Pendrey. Smith will arrive in Choteau this weekend and, after a family reunion in Idaho Falls for the 4th of July, will return July 7 for regular services. Mr and Mrs Milton Grafstrom of Dixon Illinois visited this week with his brother Herbert Grafstrom.
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United Methodist Church
Miles City
Fred Crowe
United Methodist Churches
Glasgow
Opheim
Crowe
Choteau
Don Ian Smith
Salmon
Idaho
United Methodist Churches of
Pendrey
Smith
Idaho Falls
Maloney Family Thank You Note From Fort Lewis Visit
Mr and Mrs Bob Maloney returned Sunday from Tacoma Washington where they visited their son Robin at Madigan General Hospital They thank everyone in Chateau for letters and cards and express appreciation for hearing from home Sp 4 Robert W Maloney USA 50203024 Madigan Gen Hospital Ward 8B Fort Lewis WA 98431
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Maloney
Tacoma
Wash
Robin
Madigan General Hospital
Bob
Chateau
Robert W. Maloney
USA
Madigan Gen. Hospital
Fort Lewis
County Rest Home To Open in August
Bud Olson, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, announced that the Teton County Nursing Home addition should be ready for occupancy in August. Painting is complete, equipment installed, and the kitchen finished. remaining tasks include carpet, doors, and minor details. Doors are delayed but expected to arrive within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County Nursing Home
Bud Olson
Board of County Commissioners
Olson
Fireworks Fund Seeks More Donors From Community
Community members and business people are urged to contribute to the Gambles display through Citizens State Bank Acantha Chateau Drug or city offices. Last week donors include Jim Dellno Bud Taylor Henderson Woodahl Pendrey Social Club J C Penny and numerous local residents.
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Gambles
Citizens State Bank
Acantha
Chateau Drug
Jim Dellno
Bud Taylor
Abbott Implement
George Henderson
Pendrey Social Club
J. C. Penny
Robert Woodahl
Clara Wood
Gib Monkman
Joe Higgins
O. M. Seaton
Chester Schleucher
Glen Stoudt
Cecil Snyder
Jack Bradley
Ramaker Construction
Ray Anderson
The
Jack Wright
Leroy
Mona Kay Hanson
School Board Approves 1968 69 Budgets for Choteau Schools
At a regular meeting Monday night the Choteau School Board approved the 1968 69 budgets for Choteau Elementary School and Choteau High School along with the transportation budget for the two campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Choteau High School
Second bicycle collision in Choteau prompts warnings
Stephen Rice, four, was struck by Vic Sargent’s 194 Oldsmobile at 12 30 p m Sunday June 23 near 1st Ave S and 1st St S. He rode with his brother and was treated for cuts and bruises. No ticket issued. Police say vehicle was under 15 mph and will enforce bicycle laws, warning that repeat offenses by children or parents may incur penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Rice
Vic Sargent
Duane Maulding
1St Ave. S
1St St. S
Sargent
Maulding
Kelly Ann Larson
July 4 Celebration in Chateau Highlights Rodeo and Fireworks
The 23rd annual American Legion Rodeo and July 4 celebration in Chateau feature the American Quarter Horse Show on July 3 at 9 a.m. entries from Montana towns, a Wednesday evening parade with junior riders, and cash prizes totaling $215 for floats. Rodeo events include standard ranch events and a clown, with RCA standings affecting national titles. A 500 dollar fireworks finale closes the two day event after films of the Dempsey Gibbons fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chateau
Rodeo Grounds
Gertie Armstrong
Missoula
Polson
Geyser
Stanford
Cascade
Montana
Ing
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Rodeo
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
RCA
Lyle Otness
Rodeo Committee
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Atcheson Family to Attend Choteau July 4 Events
Travel writer Richard Atcheson and his wife and children will visit Choteau for the July 4 celebration and attend the American Legion Rodeo as guests of the Chamber of Commerce. They will be joined by a guide from the Montana Fish and Game Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Atcheson
Holiday Magazine
Choteau
American Legion
July 4 Parade Begins With Floats and Marches
A July 4 celebration starts with a parade featuring decorative floats and marching units. Local organizers urged residents to join along Main Street and view performances from community groups.
Hail Storm Damages Farms Near Premium Center Pendroy
A hail storm around 5 pm Sunday caused light to medium crop damage in Premium Center Pendroy and Collins areas. It began near Pendroy and moved southeast with a northerly wind. Some fields saw rain and soft hail, others heavy impacts. Charles Baker, the Inbodys, and Ernest Carlson were among the hardest hit. No prior storms of note were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premium Center
Pendroy
Collins
Charles Baker
Inbodys
Ernest Carlson
J Cs Enter Ball Tourney and Conduct Jaycee Events
Jaycee group names Tony Jaconetty as chair of a committee to enter a Jaycee softball team in the Great Falls International Softball Tournament set for June 29 30 at the Multi Sports Complex. Pete Ekegren announces a fireworks booth opens June 27 on the Augusta highway through July 4 daily 2 pm to dark with proceeds for community development. Ray Anderson says a Keep Montana Green painting truck arrives June 28 and local Jaycees will assist. Letters to Senators Mansfield Metcalf and Rep Olson oppose anti gun legislation in line with JFK assassination stance. New members ages 21 35 urged to attend July 11 meeting at 8 pm in the local club room.
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Tony Jaconetty
Great Falls
Pete Ekegren
Augusta Highway
Ekegren
Jaycee Booth
Ray Anderson
Keep Montana Green Project
John Arnold
Mansfield
Metcalf
Olsen
Jaycee
John F. Kennedy
Farm program marks 35th anniversary with service focus
The article notes the 35th anniversary of the farm program, highlighting enduring service to farmers amid automation and modern farming. It lists honorees including W. H. Wellenstein, M. B. Bolland, Reed Swenson, and others who served 1933 to 1940, with Wellenstein and Bolland as first county committee members and Mabel Crane as the first secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
W. H. Welenstein
M. B. Bolland
Reed Swenson
Adam P. Dahliman
LeRoy Robinson
June Curtis
Lyall Schaefer
Iona Zgoda
Mabel Crane
Bessie Silberman
Letha Depner
Peggy Anderson
Clara MacKenzi
W. H Wellenstein
Crowe Family Potluck Before Leaving Chateau for Glasgow
A going away potluck dinner for Rev. and Mrs. C. Fred Crowe and family will be held at the Methodist Church Sunday June 30 at 1 p.m. All friends and church members are welcome. The Crowes depart Chateau for Glasgow where Rev. Crowe will serve at the United Methodist Church. Coffee rolls and butter will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fred Crowe
Methodist Church
Crowes
Chateau
Glasgow
Crowe
United Methodist Church
Great Falls Leads toward Largest All Relay Meet of Season
Great Falls hosts the North Central Montana Relays Sunday starting at noon with about six Class A teams chasing the crown last won by Havre. Havre and Great Falls each hold two relay titles. Class B title last year went to Chateau as Choteau, Fort Benton, Conrad and others compete. Thirty eight relay events set for completion by 5 p.m. with pool open afterward.
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Lions Club
Northcentral
Montana
Havre
Great Falls
Missoula
Helena
Butte
Chateau
Chinook
Conrad
Fort Benton
Anaconda
Kalispell
Columbia Falls
Whitefish
Teau
Choteau
Denise Weinert
Dru Nordhagen
Dru
Erickson Heads Clerks of Court For Next Year
Elmer Erickson the incumbent Teton County Clerk of the District Court was elected president of the Montana Clerks of District Court at the annual convention June 7 8 in Billings. He presided as acting president. The judges urged plan to abolish justice and police courts and shift duties to district clerks. The group discussed jury selection reform and election lists. Erickson will lead 50 clerks with officers named including Helen Carruthers vice president and Hardin E Todd secretary.
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Elmer Erickson
Teton County
Montana Clerks of District Court
Northern
Bill
Ings. Erickson
Ronald D McPhillips
Ninth Judicial District
University of Montana
Justice of the Peace
District Court
Billings
Montana
Hardin Todd
13Th Judicial District
The
Clerks Association
Helen Carruthers
Hamilton
Roger Barnaby
Wibaux
Vivian S. Hall
Shelby
Hardin E. Todd
Erickson
Court of the
Two Area Youths Earn Straight A Grades at NMC
Roger Weist of Chateau and Richard Gallagher of Dutton were among 22 students at Northern Montana College to receive straight A grades this spring. Lloyd Hodgskiss and Susan Jackson also made the honor roll as 195 students earned high marks at Havre school.
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Roger Weist
Chateau
Richard Gallagher
Dutton
Northern Montana College
Lloyd Hodgskiss
Susan Jackson
Havre
Vandals Break Two Windows at Grade School
Police Chief Leon Gollehon reports two plate glass windows broken at a grade school sometime Monday night with damage estimated at 75 dollars. The school grounds are off limits 10 pm to 6 am amid ongoing vandalism concerns.
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Leon Gollehon
Gollehon
Jake Luinstra Heads Chateau Lions for 1st Year
Jake Luinstra was installed president of the Chateau Lions Club Tuesday for the ensuing year. He succeeds Leo H. Murphy. New officers include Henry Smith first vice president Fay Buck second vice president Les Otness third vice president Oscar Ekstrom secretary treasurer Enoch Stroh lion tamer Al Bond tail twister Stan Rathman assistant tail twister Robert Gronberg song leader and directors Jack Rogers L C Burns Bill Olsen. A barbecue committee met after to finalize plans for the July 4 beef barbecue at the city park with last minute details remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Luinstra
Chateau Lions Club
Luinstra
Leo H. Murphy
Henry Smith
Fay Buck
Les Otness
Oscar Ekstrom
Enoch Stroh
al Bond
Stan Rathman
Robert Gronberg
Jack Rogers
L. C. Burns
Bill Olsen
Lions
Two Car Collision Near Dutton Hospitalizes Two
A two car collision on US 91 east of Dutton Saturday afternoon hospitalized two men. Lawrence Nelson of Valley drove a 1968 Mercury and Herbert Nichols of Dutton drove a 1967 Datsun pickup. Both were hospitalized at St. Mary's Hospital in Conrad. Damages were estimated at 1900 dollars per vehicle. The accident remains under investigation.
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Montana
Richard Chase
US 91
Dutton
Lawrence Nelson
Vahier
Herbert Nichols
Nelson
Nichols
St. Mary’s Hospital
Conrad
Chase
County Receives Final Transportation Reimbursement
Superintendent Harriet Miller informs County Treasurer Marie Stenson and County Superintendent Muriel Reiquam that Teton County will obtain 12161.92 as the final state transportation reimbursement for elementary and secondary schools. The county’s total this year from this source is 25685.64. State aid covers one third of basic transportation costs under state law. remainder funded by the county levy and district taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Miller
Marie L. Stenson
Muriel S. Reiquam
Teton County
Department of Public Instruction
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Ray Habel
Stan Hould
Mrs
Milton Grafstrom
Dixon, Ir
Herbert Grafstrom
Maloneys
Fireworks Fund
Choteau Drug
Otness
Jcs
Pat Scott
Scott
Dean Brumberger
Bill Smith
David Rathman
Nancy McCauley
Barbara Scott
Lori Marr
JoAnn Nordhagen
Brad Sargent
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