Choteau Bulldogs win Northern Division tourney crown
The Choteau Bulldogs claimed the Northern Division tournament championship with solid defense in a weekend set. They defeated Sunburst 42 36 Cut Bank 42 37 and Shelby 54 45 and advance to the state tourney in Billings March 12 14. Coach Chuck Peck praised the defense and noted the offense held up, saying the victory was in line with their plan.
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Choteau Bulldogs
Choteau
Billings
Sunburst
Bank
Shelby
Chuck Peck
Bulldogs
Chateau
Bulldog
Fred Morris
Ron Gollehon
Dick Stenson
Dale McLaughlin
Allan ‘Peters
Grant Gormley
Dennis ‘Seaton
Loren Sasser
Dave Stott
Leroy Banis
Gary Dunckel
Artie Anderson
Tom Dellwo
Peck
Ball
Leroy Banns
Cut Bank
Banks
Larson
Wolf
Anderson
Chuck McCarter
Walter Dodds Brady Farmer Killed in Pickup Train Crash
Sixty six year old Walter Dodds Brady was killed in a pickup train collision south of Conrad. He was driving a demolished pickup at the Great Northern Railway Brade crossing. Survivors include widow two stepsons a half-brother two nephews and many relatives in the Chateau area. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Brady Methodist Church officiated by Rev Theodore Cox.
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Walter Dodds
Brady
Conrad
Dodds
Great ‘Northern
Brade
Mattoon
Moritana
Brady Citizen
Reswidow
Reviz
Theodore
Cox
Chateau Chamber Opposes Daylight Saving Statewide
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce rejects daylight saving time unless adopted statewide. Members cite hardship on farmers and confusion, with towns like Choteau and Great Falls discussed as possible adopters if others do. The group also approves Easter Egg Hunt plans and sign program updates.
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The
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Breen
Jake Luinstra
Hensley
Great Falls
Arvid Sunder
Jack Rogers
Gordon’ Monkmand
Browning
Vaughn
Wolf Creek
Tom
McCartney
Choteau
Breen
Conrad
Snow Stand Near Choteau Tracks Snowfall in 15 Year Averages
Mountain snowfall west of Choteau is below the 15 year average but above last year and 1963 levels. Teton River drainage is down 28 percent from average yet 47 percent higher than last year. Five Bull Benchmark shows 24 inches of snow and 5.4 inches water. Measurements taken by SCS and Forest Service.
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Choteau
William H. Vance
Soil Conservation Service
Teton River
South Fork
Sun River
Benchmark
Waldron Creek
West Fork
Freight Creek
SCS
U S. Forest Service
Junior Class Play Set Friday Night at Chateau High
Chateau High School announces its Junior Class presents the play Teen Age Millionaire this Friday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Director D. J. Reed is aided by Coy Davidson and Judy Cook with cast members David Shannon Candy Stenson Don Moulton Beverly Faurote Gary Crane Judy Swenson Dick Zion Kaye Caskey Linda Pedersen John Rose and Jenice McMullen.
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Chateau High ‘School
D. J. Reed
Coy Davidson
Judy ‘Cook
David Shannon
Slanger Displays Painted Works at The Villager
Rancher Slanger presents recent paintings at The Villager with viewing through March 15. He studied under Jess Gleason Chateau and Virginia Sherrif, formerly of Great Falls, as part of Choteau area art displays ongoing in the region.
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Slanger
Jess Gleason
Chateau
Virginia Sherrif
Great Falls
Choteau
Centennial Dress Featured In Teton County History Day
Teton county employees hosted a Montana Centennial event on Thursday featuring attendees in attire of state pioneers. Pictured are Mrs. Wesley Chem, Mrs. Gussie Cardell, Mrs. Smoot Rowley, Mrs. Dick Young, and Mrs. Cherry, wearing gowns from the Poore and Motting families, with items dating back to 1715 to 1923.
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Ovah
Teton County
Montana
Pakeshirt
Wesley
Gussie
Cardell
Smoot” Rowley
Dick “Young
Cherry
Sani
Dinen Battenberg
Mers
Rowley
Geneva
Firemen Extinguish Blaze At Gideon Shepherd Home
Firemen Saturday night extinguished a attic blaze at the Gideon Shepherd residence that threatened a nearby trailer and outbuildings. The fire started in the attic likely from an overheated chimney stove. Shepherd’s daughter summoned help and valuables were moved. Firefighters contained the fire before it spread. no water damage outside the attic and roof. Shepherd praised the department for fast action.
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Chateau
Gideon Shepherd
Shepherd
Call
Anderson
Ed Anderson
Bryan - “Corbett Ranch
Milwaukee Railroad
Dies Thedey Toren Sr. 87 Conrad Resident
Dies Tuesday at Pondera Pioneer Home 87 year old Toren known in the Chateau area born in Holland came to the Conrad region in 1912 to work coal mines later ranching west of Conrad Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. in the First Reform Church Conrad burial in Hillside Cemetery Survivors include four sons daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
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Harm Toren
Conrad
Pondera Pioneer Home
Toren
Chateal
Holland
Firs Reform Church
Garret
Bambert
Chatéau
John
3Ake van
Newton
N. J
Tom DeBoer
Chateau
Albert
Gemar
Walter
Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Ban Sparks Milk Meat Concerns
Officials warn that use of Heptachlor based insecticides on alfalfa for weevil control is under a temporary ban. Dairy cows and slaughtered meat may be confiscated if edible portions or forage are contaminated. County agent Kelly cites risks of residues moving to cattle and dairy products, with further guidance pending.
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oRay
Skelly
Kelly
Ithe
Idairy
Rey
Choteau Jaycees Approve Fundraising and District Meet Plans
The Choteau Jaycees at their second February meeting approved raising 1200 to 1300 dollars for a purchase and announced they will sponsor the district high school rodeo in June.
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Choteau Jaycees
Wras
Vwill
Soroptimists Host Annual Style Show Fundraiser
The Soroptimists stage their annual style show at Choteau High School auditorium on Friday March 20 at 8 p.m. The event, postponed from March 13, features fashion by local styles with proceeds aiding community projects. Admission is $1 for adults and 25 cents for students and children.
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Chotedtr. Soroptimists
P.m
Kumi
Wweek
Vcidults
Scouts Practice Skit for Next Pack Meeting
Den 2 scouts performed a practice skit for the upcoming pack meeting. Mrs Weinert and Mrs Swanson assisted as they prepared costumes and props for the routine.
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James" ‘Weinert
Don
Swanson
Fairfield man killed pulling power pole near Cut Bank
Gary Lee Zeke Jacobson 26 of Fairfield died Tuesday morning when a power pole he helped lift whipped and struck him. He worked for Hartz Construction under Glacier Electric Cooperative subcontract. The accident happened about 30 miles northeast of Cut Bank during removal of old poles.
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Gary
Lee
Zeke) eJacobson
Fairfield
Glacier ‘Electric Cooperative
Acobson
Iguide
Choteau hosts weekend bowling meet with top Great Falls players
About 65 teams and 170 singles expected to enter the handicap event at the Choteau lanes this weekend. Notable entrants include Arvid Sundet and Jay aid Mo eat Fk wr é KG ibe Center, with Shelby winning the singles with a 1283 score.
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Choteau
Chateau
Arvid. Sundet
J Y
Aid
Mo * Eat Fk
Ibe
Jaes Greet
Shelby
Sin
RMC Barid Concert Slated Saturday at Chateau High
The Rocky Mountain College symphonic band under Al F Guinn will present a 51 piece concert Saturday at 2 30 p m in the Chateau High School auditorium. Repertoire of 27 selections includes Ariane Overture Jesu Joy of Man s Desiring Knightsbridge March West Side Story and Time Out for Jazz Session. The performance aims to appeal to the entire family.
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Rocky Mountain
College Symphonic
Billings
Chateau High School
al. F
Ewill
Boyer
Bach
Clarke
Coatés
Berstein
Handlen
Reed
Robly H. Lawson
AMC Music Department
James Ross to serve 18 months in Azores
James Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Vigen, will be rationed and leave Chateau on Tuesday, March 10, for an 18 month assignment in the Azores.
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James Ross
Fand
Willis’ Vigen
Azores
Ross
Reserved seat tickets for state tournament on sale at Choteau High
Reserved seats for the state tournament go on sale at the Choteau High School office Friday at 7 p.m. for season-ticket holders. Season tickets cost 7 dollars. First-round game is at 2 p.m. in Billings at Eastern Montana College gym. If Choteau wins, they face the winner of Circle-Harlowton Friday night. if they lose, they meet the loser of Circle-Harlowton at 2 p.m. Friday.
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Choteau High School
Eastern Montana ‘College of Education
Billings
Bulldogs
Circle-Harlowton
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