Explosion tears through two story log house in Chateau
A natural gas leak caused an explosion that demolished the Ramaker residence, threw debris across a large area, and started a fire. Thirteen year old Jolerie Ramaker suffered leg injuries. Mrs. Ramaker and her mother were rescued with minor injuries, while neighbors assisted. Firemen battled flames as gas lines were shut off and Montana Power staff assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolerie Ramaker
Harry Jones
Phillips
Bill ‘Erwin
Ramaker
Joe ‘Ramaker
Carl Blomberg
Blomberg
Jim
Weinert
H & H Imple‘ment
Choteau
Miltners
Autken
Chateau
Montana
Ramaker House
Power’ Company
Great Falls
Bud Taylor
Joyce Pierre
Bill Hoyt
Gue
Montana Delegation Presses For Barley Policy Change
The Montana delegation of 20 representatives from the Montana Grain Producers Association urged U.S. House and Senate committees to remove barley from the feed grain program or cut it in proportion to total feed grain. They argued Montana farmers rely on strip farming and that barley surplus is not nationwide, warning mass barley cuts would harm Montana cattle and feeder industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Grain Producers Association
Washington, D. C
Agriculture
U. S. House
Senate
Ted Skelton
Skelton
Teton County Grain Producers Association
House
Montanans
States
United States
Congressional
Top Essayists Announced by Social Auxiliary Contest Winners
Social Auxiliary announces top essayists in American Legion contest. In high school, Mike Ferris won senior honors for Democracy Do We Understand and Practice This? Karen Buchanan led juniors with My Country's Flag and What It Means To Me. Second and third place names include Andrea Lindsey, Kaylene Larson, Judy Tangen, Detka Abbott, Louise Tru, Vicki Cook, Betty Jo Dellno. Honorable mentions go to Dianne Gronberg and Virginia Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxili
Mike Ferris
Weint
Andrea
Lindséth
Kaylene Larson
Ann
Basilis Rice
Judy Tangen
Detka Abbott
Louise
Karen Buchanah
Vicki Cook
Betty Jo- Dellno
Dianne Gronberg
Virginia Baker
VEW Post elects leaders at regular meeting
At the group’s Tuesday night session, Jimse was elected commander of the Chateau VFW Post. Leo Pierre won the senior vice commander post, Chester Corey was chosen junior vice commander, with installation set for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimse
Chateau
VFW
Leo Pierre
Coder
Chester ‘Corey
Iareirraustes
Vnion
Red Cross fund drive behind quota in Teton County
The Teton County Red Cross fund drive, now in its third week and running short of a 2692 goal, shows 12 percent collected by Wednesday afternoon totaling 323.04 with no receipts from outside Chateau. Local officers worry the blood program could end if the goal isn’t met. the drive continues through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton County
Red Cross
Citizens State Bank
Chateau
Farmers urged to file March grain aid applications
Farmers wishing to join 1962 wheat stabilization and feed grain programs must sign up by March 30 per Arlyne McCollum ASCS office manager. The date also marks the deadline to request increased Class 1 Durum wheat allotments or malting barley exemptions. Participation is voluntary and signing intent starts eligibility. cross compliance not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlyne McCollum
Teton County
ASCS
Legion Plans Birthday Party at Chateau Legion Hall
The American Legion Post No. 6 in Chateau marks its annual birthday this Saturday March 17 with a 6 30 p m dinner in the Auxiliary Hall Patti Schiller winner of third place in District 8 oratorical contest will address the group and Commander J Sir Pesties will present continuous membership awards Guests of honor include 40 year continuous members B J Packer and J W Breen Frank Diener’s high school will provide music Dancing follows in the Legion Hall All 1962 American Legion members are invited to attend this St Patrick Day event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. James Smith
American Legion
Legion Hall
Chateau
Patti Schiller
Eccealion
Legion
B. J
MSC Student Andy Anderson Elected Wesley Foundation President
Andy Anderson a student at MSC in Bozeman has been elected president of the Wesley Foundation a college youth organization on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Anderson
MSC
Bozeman
Wesley Foundation
Waterfowl Week Urges Wetlands Conservation Nationwide
Montana citizens are urged to understand local waterfowl resources as National Wildlife Week is observed March 18 34. Chaired by Knaff, the effort promotes range planning and wetlands review with groups and agencies to protect marshes swamps potholes and lakes and curb illegal hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Knaff
Chateau
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kutzman Lectures At Chateau High Science Classes
Montana State College physics professor Nathaniel John Kutzman lectured at Chateau High School on atomic and nuclear structure radioactive fallout jet flight rockets and relativity He met with teachers and administrators and spoke to the science club on guided missiles in a program sponsored by the Montana Academy of Sciences the American Institute of Physics and the National Science Foundation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel John Kutzman
Montana State College
Bozeman
Chateau High School
Kutzmann
Montana Academy” ‘of Sciences
American Institute of Physics
National Science Foundation
al S.finley
Katzman
Election Date Set for Four Montana School Board Seats
The elementary school board of trustees will fill four vacancies in April with terms of one two and three years. Eligibility requires age 21 Montana residency one year and county residence. Petitions for election must be filed with William Olsen, school board clerk, by April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
William Olsen
Veterans Reunion Scheduled in Choteau Dates Two
Area veterans who left World War II will meet in the Legion hall Choteau March 24 and April 24 1942 to swap stories and discuss aging effects. Attendees include Chick Sulgrove Gotch Jacobs Sverre and other former servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Legion Hall
Sulgrove
Gotch
Jacobs
Sverre Em
Harvester Farm Equipment Sale Promises Food, Coffee
A readable notice describes an event on March 20, 1982, introducing farm equipment and a meat and coffee display. It references a Harvester context and lists an anticipated pancake feed as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Wold
Opee ‘House
Choteau Bulldogs Win Opener Then Fall Short in State Tourney
The Choteau Bulldogs opened with a 64 to 61 victory over Libby in Class B state tournament play but then suffered a narrow loss to Round. The team, noted as one of the best in Class B, entered the tournament with high expectations amid tough competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau “Bulldogs
Cuti- Bank
Choteau
Bulldogs
Libby
County rejects private nursing home proposal in Chateau
The Board of County Commissioners rejected a plan by private investors to build a 350000 facility for 47 residents, saying current county care is more economical. The Teton County Taxpayers Association challenged the decision, urging a larger, fireproof rest home with nursing, recreation, and rehabilitation facilities. A petition to fund county construction circulated amid 1980 election-mixed results and local basketball action is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Chateau
Cut
The
Teton County Taxpayers
Teton County
Bandi
Robinson Fined In DWI Case In District Court
In district court last week Nancy Tim Robinson pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence. She was fined 300 and given a 10 day suspended sentence. A second DWI case against Hank Pfeiffer was postponed until April due to a defense witness. Delays also affect a personal injury suit by Eva Mae Terribilini v Otto Duenow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Tim” Robinson
Chateau
Hank Pfeiffer
Richard
Franklin
Eva Mae Terribilini
Otto
Teton County
Fairfield
Great Falls Couple to Lecture on Africa
Mr and Mrs James Strosnider of Great Falls will speak next Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. in the rectory hall for St Josephs Holy Name Society. The auxiliary ladies are invited and all community members interested may attend. The Strosniders will share experiences from Nigeria and Ethiopia while representing Catholic World Relief Services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Strosnider
Great Falls
Joseph’s Holy Namie Society
Comeomunity
Africa
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Catholic World Relief Services
Peterson seeks another term in county race
Fragmentary notes show Peterson filing for re election on the Republican ticket and mention of county treasurer and a committee woman. Names such as LaVerne Mire Jarothy Kneeland and Harley Hunnicutt appear in connection with local political activity and attendance at a superior meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sottice
Peterson
Young
Morgan
Tigao
MSU Opera Workshop Sings Carmen and Broadway Highlights
MSU opera workshop singers perform excerpts from Carmen in English and scenes from Li'l Abner South Pacific Pajama Game and The Music Man. They tour western Montana communities with local sponsorship and MSU student body funding.
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Choteau
Montana State University
Opera Workshop
Workshop
Susie
Li’l Abner
Oma
South Pacific
Montana
Jocal
MSU
Joanna Lester
Terry
Talent Show Entries Due By Tomorrow
The annual talent show organized by the Intermediate Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church will be held March 23 in the high school. auditions are planned for this Saturday afternoon March 17 in the church basement at 3 p.m. The aim is to balance entertainment types and group participants by skill level for fair competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate Youth Fellowship of
The
Methodist Church
David
Neckstad Open House at Trinity Lutheran Church Basement
Neckstad and Mrs O B Neckstad invite friends to an open house in the Trinity Lutheran Church basement on March 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. A short program will be held about 2 p.m. No invitations or gifts requested.
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Mir Sadd Mra
Trinity Lutheran ‘Church
Choteen
West Moore 74, longtime Choteau rancher and guide
Wee Halbert West Moore 74 died Saturday in Fort Harrison Montana after a life spent in Choteau Alberta and Olds. He served as a private with the 15th Engineers during World War II and married Esther Furman in 1931 in Spokane. Survived by two brothers and a sister, he was active in VFW American Legion and Montana historical groups. Services were held Tuesday in Banks Funeral Home with military rites in Chateau Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbert (Hale) West Moore
Harrison
Mont
Moore
Glaciér
Jdanz
Dickens
Neb
Olds
Alberta
Canada
Chateau
Hamilton
Great Northern
15Th Engineers
U. S. Army
Esther Furman
Spokane
Wash
Vty
New Post
John T
Choteau
Ernest I
North Bergen
N. J
Lena ‘D. Franklin
Jack Stenson
Guy Miller
Chris Beck
Peterson
Gotch” Jacobs
Jesse Gleason
Oratorical Contest Planned for Teens
The United Nation public speaking contest sponsored by Chateau Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will be held Monday night March 19 at 8. Open to high school juniors and sophomores, it selects a delegate and an alternate for the 138th Annual U N Pilgrimage for Youth this summer. Contestants submit an essay and personal achievement sheet in addition to their speech. The Chateau winner will receive a three week trip to Washington D C and the United Nations for educational and historical experience. This marks the fifth year Chateau has sent a delegate on the tour. Mrs. Sylvia Near of Chester visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilge, returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nation
Chateau Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
U.N
Washington, D. C
United ‘Nations
Science Fair Set for Wednesday at Choteau High
Choteau High School Science Club sponsors a Wednesday fair in the gym with 40 to 70 exhibits from Dutton Valier and Choteau. Students prep for the District Science Fair at Great Falls Central High on March 31. No awards. local judges advise. Exhibits 4 to 5:30 p.m. Judging 5:30 to 7 p.m. Public viewing 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau High School
Dutton, Valier and
Choteau
Great Falls
Central High School
Music Department To Present Late Winter Concert
Chateau High School music department presents a full band and chorus concert Sunday at 7 p.m. in the gym. ensembles and solos preview selections before the district music festival in Fort Benton March 23 and 24. Doors open at 6 30 p.m. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau High School
Fort Benton
Tiger on His Toes stage debut at high school Friday
The Junior Class presents a three act comedy Tiger on His Toes staged in the high school auditorium Friday March 16 at 8 p.m. The cast includes Cuthbert Blevins Mary Merlanie Yathan Walton Malone Louisa Blevins Petra Tibbott Jan Oertel Thomas Evins Uncle Ron George Clit Harrison Richard Clough Conchita Martinez Judy Tangen Sue Matthews Ginny Jeckson Hortense Sellinger Ethel White and others in a lively farce about money inheritance and a foot ball twin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menry
Thomas
Henry
Mame Dal “Cuthbert
Sarai
Also Mentioned on This Page
Social Auxilliary
VEW
Wth
Wyhitis Ag
Anaconda
Central
Panthers
Loren .Vranish
Roger Kelly
Tiger
Hansen
Hollar
Asay
Tim
Robinson
LaVerne
Mire
Jarothy
Kneeland
Harley
Hunnicutt
Choteau Chew
By Tomorrow
Lonig
Wee
Sylvia Near
Chester
Tom Gilge
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