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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
1
Gliders and crews converge on Chateau airport for a rendezvous aimed at achieving altitude and distance badges. Seattle pilots report record highs and praise the area’s soaring conditions while Missoula observers note wide open spaces and favorable weather.
Northwest Airlines pilot Ross Wood of Seattle died when his glider crashed west of Choteau Montana after reporting 31 000 feet altitude during an aerial test. Local pilots spotted wreckage near the Lussenden ranch two days later, with one wing separated. cause suspected as severe turbulence or oxygen failure.
There will be no Ladies Night at the Chateau Country Club on Tuesday July 3. Regular Tuesday meetings resume on July 10 as scheduled.
Funeral services for Dolly L Carrier will be held Thursday June 28 at St Josephs Catholic Church Chateau with Rev James Gannon officiating at 10 am Rosary is set for 8 pm Wednesday June 27 at Banks Chapel Pallbearers are Bill Riggs Elmer Schock John Van Wichen Floyd Sibley John O Laughlin and Marvin Schock Interment in Chateau Cemetery under Banks Funeral Home Survivors include sons Donald Ameline and Larry Carrier daughters Betty Wilson Rita Wehrmann sisters Ida and Ethel Black brothers Woodrow Eugene and William Ameline She was born August 3 1913 in Fort Hall Idaho and moved to the area as a child.
Anne L Hughes 80 died Monday at Teton Nursing Home Chateau. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Banks Chapel followed by cremation. Born July 17 1892 in Germany she married John Hughes March 21 1920 who died in 1959. Survivors include brothers Charles Lutge and William Lutge and three nephews.
The Chateau American Legion hosts a 28th annual July 4 celebration featuring a parade at 11 am, a rodeo with events such as bareback and saddle bronc riding bull riding calf roping steer wrestling and wild cow milking, plus a fireworks show on airport hill. Reg Kesler supplies top stock from Missoula amid RCA circuit ties and a strong turnout expected.
The Chateau Lions Club Swim Pool will begin six weeks of lessons on Monday July 2. Participation requires a season pass. Sessions include Novice beginners 9 10 a.m. Advanced beginners 11 12, Mother Tot 10 11, and an Intermediate Fish Club 9 10 for deeper instruction.
Nancy Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Thompson departs for a summer in Germany under the Americans Abroad program supervised by the American Field Service International Scholarships. She will stay in Barrier Germany from June 27 to Aug 30 with host family Mr and Mrs Jakob Rauschenberger.
Stanley Ray Bouma eight year old son of Mr and Mrs John Bouma of Fairfield drowned Tuesday after falling into a recently dug garbage pit that filled with water. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Netherland Reform Church north of Chateau with burial in Choteau Cemetery Zwerneman Mortuary in charge. Survivors include the parents a brother and three sisters. The family requests no flowers.
The Choteau Lions dominated the 11th Choteau Relays Sunday, winning 18 first places to Fort Benton’s 11 amid 215 swimmers. Twelve records fell, including an 11 year old mark, as Chateau, Malta and Columbia Falls posted notable showings.
Donations pour in to the annual Fireworks Fund with a goal over 600 dollars. The aerial show will light airport hill east of town after dark, with parking available. Donations may be left at Gambles Tsakson's Citizens State Bank Chateau Drug or the Acantha.
Teton County Treasurer Connie Kuster announced a $4 junk car fee on each new vehicle title application and each title transfer for passenger cars and trucks under 8001 pounds. The fee takes effect July 1 to fund junked vehicle disposal, with a $1 relicensing fee starting Jan 1 for 1974 renewals, in addition to regular fees.
Funeral services for Alma Ida Jacobs Spoelder aged 66 were held Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Choteau with Rev. Marlow Engberg officiating. Burial followed at Choteau Cemetery. Banks Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include her widower Tony Spoelder, son Arnold Jacobs, three sisters, a brother, and many relatives attended from South Dakota and Alaska.
The schedule lists a 7 pm jackpot roping contest at the rodeo grounds and a 9 pm dance at the Legion Hall. On Wednesday July 4 a 6 am pancake breakfast at Moose Hall 11 am annual parade 2 pm Legion RCA rodeo and a 10 pm fireworks show follow.
Chateau Chamber of Commerce sponsors the parade led by chairman Chester Abbott with entries in commercial and hobby divisions. Judges meet at 10:30 am near the courthouse as entrants vie for a 100 prize for best float and other cash awards plus novelty and pet division prizes. Fireworks costs exceed 600 with donations still needed. Spectators should view from the field below airport hill as Great Falls Shriners and Hasn Tauf Horse Patrol add color.
Bozeman Montana lawmen attend a Basic School through June 29 at Montana State University. The session, the second of four basic courses this year, aims to train new officers in core law enforcement and legal topics. Chateau participant Teton County Deputy Sheriff Glen Larson attends.
The V F W Post and Auxiliary call all members to help build the July 4th float. Work begins Sunday July 1 at 1 pm in the city shop and is open to all Post and Auxiliary members.
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