July Fourth plans firework display and RCA rodeo set in Choteau
Choteau prepares for a Fourth of July celebration with a new 1150 seat grandstand and a $500 fireworks show. The RCA sanctioned rodeo runs July 3 and 4 with top entrants from Canada and Montana, prize money and NFR implications at stake. Local figures Lyle Otness and Bill Obernolte chair events and expect strong turnout and community support.
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Choteau
Lyle Otness
Rodeo Committee
Bill Obernolte
Rodeo Grounds
Legion Hall
American Legion Fest
RCA Rodeo
Reg Kesler
Kesler
Rosemary
Alberta
Canada
Otness
RCA
City to Hold Special Election For Garbage Truck Purchase
Chateau voters head to a special election on July 29 to approve spending 11000 for a new garbage truck and packing unit. Registration closes July 14 at noon. residents must meet age and residency rules to vote. The current truck and packer are worn out after nine and fourteen years.
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Chateau
Acantha
Choteau Service Groups Install New Officers
Leo H. Murphy was named president of the Choteau Lions Club at a Tuesday installation led by past president Tom McCartney. Murphy succeeds Stan Rathman and urged committee chairmen to coordinate ideas and active participation for a productive year. Other officers include Jake Luinstra and Murl Faurote as vice presidents, Henry Smith third vice president, Gibson Monkman secretary treasurer, directors A. A. Jordan Les Otness L. C. Burns and Bill Olsen, tail twisters Ray Weist and Bob Erickson, and Fay Buck as lion tamer. Rathman noted Harold Bouma bought a sump pump for the Lions pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo H. Murphy
Choteau Lions Club
Tom McCartney
Club
Murphy
Stan Rathman
Rathman
Lion
McCartney
Jake Luinstra
Murl Faurote
Henry Smith
Gibson Monkman
A. A. Jordan
Les Otness
L. C. Burns
Bill Olsen
Ray Weist
Bob Erickson
Fay Buck
Harold Bouma
Lions
Transportation Funds Received By Teton County
Harriet Miller informs Mar ie Stenson and Muriel S. Reiquam that Teton County will receive 11595.20 as the final state transportation reimbursement for elementary and secondary schools. The county’s total this year is 24761.90, with the state covering one third of basic transport costs. Remaining funds come from a county tax levy and district taxes.
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Helena
Harriet Miller
Marie Stenson
Muriel S. Reiquam
Teton County
Department of Public Instruction
Miller
Governor Laxalt aide Ray Farrell on West Yellowstone trip
State Highway Patrolman Ray Farrell left last Thursday for West Yellowstone to serve as an aide and chauffeur for Governor Laxalt of Nevada during the Western Governor's Conference. He plans to return the latter part of this week. Mr and Mrs Arvid Sund er returned Sunday night from Butte after attending a two day bowling proprietor s meeting.
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Ray Farrell
West Yellowstone
Laxalt
Nevada
Chateau
Arvid Sunder
Butte
Conservation District completes long range soil and water plan update
Teton County Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors approved revising the long range program and signed a memorandum of understanding with the U S Department of Agriculture. Current board includes Wayne Proff, LeRoy Johnson, Elmer Knaff, Lloyd Hodgskiss, Gordon Young, with Ray Kelly as secretary and county agent.
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Teton County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Great Plains
July 4 Holiday Events Schedule in Choideau
The schedule lists events for July 3 and 4 in Choideau including a quarter horse show at 9 a.m., a Legion dance at 9 p.m., a competitive parade at 11 a.m., the RCA rodeo at 2 p.m., and a $500 fireworks display after dark east of Choteau.
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Choideau
Legion
RCA Rodeo
Choteau
Choteau Police Nab Youths In Stolen Auto
Two Browning youths were arrested in Choteau by Officer Jim Thompson for possessing a stolen 1956 Ford that had been repainted and bearing fictitious plates. The vehicle belonged to Robert Hauggens of Browning. plates were stolen from Lester Young of Fairfield. The youths' evidence was sent to the county attorney and the FBI. separate report: Walven B. Noel, 24, from Virginia, was captured Monday in Fairfield for parole violation and is jailed in Teton County pending parole proceedings.
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Browning
Choteau
Jim Thompson
Thompson
Robert Hauggens
Lester Young
Fairfield
FBI
Teton County
al Becker
Walven B. Noel
Noel
Virginia
Nick Vlinker
Chateau
Becker
Band Practices On Wednesdays In Chateau For July 16 Dedication
Cha teau city band director Bill Breen urges all members to attend Wednesday sessions to prepare for the July 16 Swift Dam dedication concert. He notes open invitation to join, emphasizes attendance, and mentions bus transport from Chateau High School to the venue for the event. Next practice is Wednesday July 5.
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Bill Breen
Chateau City
Swift Dam
Breen
Chateau High School
City Begins Night Mosquito and Insect Spraying
Bob Erickson public works superintendent said the city is spraying mosquitoes and other insects at night from about 10 p.m. using a fog machine. The spray is described as non harmful to people plants or car paint and residents are invited to comment on its effectiveness. Rodeo grounds ball parks and fireworks lot will be sprayed before July 4.
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Bob Erickson
Chateau Public Works
Erickson
New Montana Highway Laws Take Effect July
Law changes include livestock limits on major highways with flagman escorts, nighttime restrictions, and daytime crossings. Night speed limits set at 55 mph with higher limits on certain interstate sections. penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or up to six months in jail. Drag racing on public roads requires written permission from local authorities to proceed.
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Montana
Ray Farrell
State Highway Commission
Montana Highway Commission
Choteau to Host Northcentral Montana Relays at Swim Meet
Seven northcentral Montana swim clubs gather in Choteau on Friday, June 30 to open the 1967 summer season with 38 relay events across eight divisions starting at 1 p.m. Great Falls and Havre Lions vie for Class A while Fort Benton, Conrad, Chinook and Choteau compete in Class B.
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Choteau
Northcentral
Montana Relays
Montana
Great Falls
Libby
Coeur d'Alene
Havre
Conrad
Fort Benton
John Breen
Breen
Carol Peterson
Margaret Tesch
Margaret
Kathy Rathman
Jam Weinert
Pape
Montana Power Elects New Leadership at Annual Meeting
Montana Power realigned its executive team at the annual meeting. J. E. Corette was elected chairman and CEO, L. S. Stadler became vice chairman and COO for gas and oil, and George W. O'Connor rose to president and COO for electric and related operations. J. A. McElwain was named vice president as all other officers were re elected. Directors re elected included Dean Chaffin, Robert D. Corette, BE. F. Galt, and R. H. Robinson, with O'Connor joining the board.
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Stadler
Helena
Stanford University
O'Connor
Electric
Fromberg
Montana Power
McElwain
Deer Lodge
Washington, D. C
Montana
Dean Chaffin
Bozeman
Robert D. Corette
Butte
BE. F. Galt
Great Falls
R. H. Robinson
Missoula
Women Golfers Plan Activities at Chateau Country Club
A meeting of Chateau Country Club women will be held Wednesday July 5 at 10 am for those interested in bridge or golf. Mrs. Tom McCartney announced two invitational golf tournaments in Great Falls on July 11 and Conrad on July 19, with attendance notices due by July 6 and July 15 respectively.
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Chateau Country Club
Tom McCartney
Great Falls
Conrad
Cooperation Sought For Acantha July Edition
The Chateau Acantha plans its usual Thursday publication despite the July 4 holiday on Tuesday. Advertisers correspondents churches and news contributors are urged to submit copy by Monday to ensure inclusion.
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Chateau Acantha
Acantha
High School League Team Loses Twice
The Chateau high school league baseball team dropped three games last week. Fort Benton won 11-7 with Jim Waltermire losing and Frieling winning as Chateau made seven errors. Power edged Chateau 11-10 on two hits amid six Chateau errors. Conrad beat Chateau 8-5 as Nelson earned the win and Waltermire took the loss after Gunderson catching.
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Chateau High School
Fort Benton
Power
Conrad
W. E. Whealey
Jim Waltermire
Frieling
Gunderson
Choteau
Chateau
Mark Nelson
Waltermire
Hoyt Involved In June Car Crash In Choteau
Auto driven by Patsy Hoyt 18 of Choteau collided with a parked car owned by George Hodgskiss of Choteau at the corner of 1st Ave and 1st Street NW. Hoyt attempted a U turn losing control and causing about 150 dollars in damage. Hoyt was cited for careless driving.
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Patsy Hoyt
Choteau
George Hodgskiss
1St Ave
1St Street
N.W
Miss Hoyt
Choteau Little League team nets three wins in week
The Choteau squad beat Conrad 12-1 in a rematch 9-3, then defeated Valier 16-6, and edged Fort Benton in a high scoring game. Dale and Whealey led with homers and multiple strikeouts, while Nordhagen and Bond added key hits and defense.
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Choteau
Conrad
Vaher
Fort Benton
Pat Whealey
Dick Dale
Hofstad
Handley
Conrad Battery
Chateau
Whealey
Darrel Otness
Tin Kelly
Valier
John Nordhagen
Dale
K. Kovatch
Rideout
Chuck Bond
Nordhagen
Jim Spinder
Benton
K. Peres
Dhucker
C. Regal
Lee McCauley
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American Legion Rodeo
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Calgary
Alta
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Calvin Bohleen
Wilsall
Irv Carlson
Vaughn
Tom Bews
Longview
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
NFR
Oklahoma City
Arena
Chateau Close
Ron Gollehon
Northern Montana College
Ray Yeager
Montana State University
Chateau Arena
Karl Doering
Roseburg
Ore
Doering
Kay
Greg
Karla Kay
Northwest
Karl
Chateau American Legion
Public Works
U. S
Methodist Church
Jim Smith
Bill Vance
Rex Peterson
Tena Johnson
Robert Nauck
Chester Abbott
Ed Masker
Robert Dellno
Arnold Hanusa
Nauck
Janet Wedum
Farrell Rose
Linda Boehler
James Arensmeyer
Marie Larson
Conservation District
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Choteau Police
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