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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
1
In Chateau a severe cold snap halted classes as the mercury dropped to 35 below zero. The streets gain new signs and house numbers funded by residents, with installations delayed until frost thaws in spring.
A five room farm house ten miles east of Chateau on the Dutton road burned to the ground during a wind and blizzard week. Kaare Larson spotted the ruins Wednesday morning. the blaze likely started from an exploding oil stove. The house valued about 14000 with insurance was recently remodeled. no other buildings burned.
The Intermediate Youth Fellowship sponsored talent show at Caoteau Methodist Church drew strong attendance and enthusiasm. Twenty two youngsters shared prizes across eight categories, earning a net $40 after $23 in awards.
Mrs Dena Mathis of El Reno died February 25 in an El Reno hospital. Born December 19, 1864 in Wollum Missouri she moved to Canadian county in 1906 and later to town. Funeral services were held with Rev Hicks and Rev McMahill officiating. Survivors include two sons Paul F. Mathis Chateau and Louis of Seattle and three daughters Mrs Jenssen of Douglas Washington Mrs Brawley of Enid and Mrs Von Tungelln of El Reno. Brothers Fred Kramer of Blackwater Missouri and William Kramer of Slater Missouri. Burial followed February 27 in El Reno Cemetery.
James Fisher an 18 year old student from Augusta was trapped in his car for most of Sunday night after sliding off a highway six miles north of Augusta. Found by Rev Engdahl at 9 30 am he was taken to a farm for warmth then to Choteau hospital with frostbite to feet and toes expected to recover fully.
Janet Wood four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willet Wood of Chateau, was among eight juveniles to win first prize at the Methodist church Talent Show last Saturday. Misa Wood took first in petite vocal with Seanna Swensen on accompaniment, the youngest winner earning $2 for her presentation.
Clifton Swanson of Pendroy and Bill Perry of Whateau left for Butte on Tuesday to enlist in the army.
State head Alma Schultz of Miles City worthy grand matron of the Eastern Star of Montana visits Fidelity chapter No. 18 with Joyce Robinson as worthy matron and Jay H. Robinson as worthy patron. An officers luncheon and 6:30 banquet at the Masonic Temple honor the grand family with noted guests and a chalk talk by Mrs. Elmer Erickson.
An all community shower is planned for Mr and Mrs John Davison and their two children who lost their home and belongings in a fire Tuesday night. The event Sunday March 11 at 7 pm will be held in the Methodist church dining hall in Chateau. The Women s Society of Christian Service will organize the shower.
Walter E. Partlow, longtime Libby electrician, takes over the Choteau Electric store from John Woodward. The General Electric agency will resume with refrigeration sales and service and general electrical work. Partlow leaves Libby Lions and Masonic roles due to the move to Choteau.
Rep E V Ombholt of Dutton argues against high taxes and fees for commercial truck licenses while urging board consolidations to ease state costs. He cites inflation and federal tax power as pressures on Montana budgets and notes a proposed tax cap and highway financing measure being debated.
The Rev Bernard Topel a Carroll college professor will lead a Day of Recollection at St Josephs church Choteau. It serves Catholic Youth members of Choteau Augusta and eighth grade pupils. Mass at 10. Four conferences follow lunch at noon in the church hall. Holy hour 2 30 to 8 30. Communion for youths at 9 30 and a commemorative breakfast afterward.
A public hearing is scheduled for 9 30 am on March 20 in the courthouse courtroom at Choteau to show cause why free express pickup and delivery service should be resumed. Ray Davidson of the Choteau Chamber of Commerce said a meeting of local business owners is tentatively planned next Thursday to organize representation at the hearing. Cards will be mailed to merchants with the time and place, and those unable to attend may sign petitions or communicate otherwise.
Choteau flying service pilots operated a milk delivery run this week. Bill Frazier issued an SOS to fetch milk buckets for cows at Crazy Ranch. John Nordhagen flew six ten gallon cream cans, three of which held milk, back to Choteau for Hansen dairy deliveries. Glenn Stott and Nordhagen also prepared a flying taxi to transport Don McGillis and George Hood to Salmond ranch, planes equipped with snow skis handling heavy drifts.
Bad weather delayed county assessor visits at Agawam and Bynum this week. Assessments will be taken next Wednesday March 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both locations.
The annual Young Timer dinner and dance is set for Saturday night March 31 at the American Legion hall in Choteau. Tickets are on sale from local organizers in several towns with 200 total tickets available and urged early purchase.
Funeral services for Mrs Helen May Hardy 57 of Choteau were held yesterday at 2 p m at the Methodist church with Rev H L Engdahl officiating She died at a local hospital after a long illness cancer She was born January 23 1894 in Milbank South Dakota and moved to Montana in 1909 later living in Teton county She married Ira B Hardy June 18 1919 at Willow Creek Mont She is survived by her husband a son Glen Hardy a daughter Alma Jean Hitchcock and three sisters Sue Hoyt Hazel Wright and Margaret Roan Numerous grandchildren are named and pallbearers included local men Burial was in Chateau cemetery Out-of-town relatives attended the rites including Hoyt Wright Davis and Don Hoyt from Willow Creek Great Falls and others
The girl scout birthday party once set for March 9 has been postponed to Thursday March 15. Organizers urge attendance and note location remains unchanged.
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