Filings Complete for Chateau School Trustee Races
William F. Olsen notes three candidates compete for two seats in School District No. 1 with filing for re election by Duane Reisch Al Hensley and Mrs Grant Curtis. Gerald Stokes and Lowry Larson seek re election in their districts. Voters cast ballots per district. A 4.1 mill levy for grade schools is planned down from 54 mills last year, while no high school district levy is needed due to foundation program and permissive levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Reisch
al Hensley
Grant Curtis
Gerald Stokes
Pendrey
Lowry Larson
Bynum
Olsen
Full Slate of City Election Candidates Named
City Clerk James Sulgrove reports a full slate for the April 3 city election with seven candidates for seven offices. Filing closes March 18 at 5 p.m. Nominating petitions list Mayor John L. Dunckel Treasurer Robert W. Gronberg Alderman Ward I William McCauley James A. Hamilton Alderman Ward II John R. Nauck Ed Jacobson Police magistrate William G. Irwin Jacobson and Hamilton are newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sulgrove
John Dunckel
Duane Reisch
Jack Rogers
Don Arensmeyer
al Hensley
Rogers
Arensmeyer
Bill McCauley
Darwin Armstrong
John L. Dunckel
Robert W. Gronberg
William McCauley
James A. Hamilton
John R. Nauck
Ed Jacobson
William G. Irwin
Jacobson
Hamilton
Vlinker Bull Named Grand Champion at Great Falls Hereford Show
Nick Vlinker of Hartland Jr. 10 Hereford Chateau was named grand champion bull at the North Montana Hereford Breeders Association Hi-Lite show in Great Falls. Oliver Shipp of Glasgow bought the winning bull for 1750 dollars. Vlinker had another bull in the top 15 as 30 pedigree bulls sold for 18640 dollars total, averaging 621.33. Earl Larson accompanied the team, and Lewis Savik of Bynum was elected to the board at the association’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartland Jr
Nick Vlinker
North Montana
Hereford Breeders Association
Vlinker
Earl Larson
North Montana Hereford Breeders Association
Lewis Savik
Bynum
Legion Birthday Party Set For March 18 Dinner Dance
C. James Smith Post American Legion will host its annual birthday party on Saturday, March 18 at the Chateau Legion hall. A turkey dinner will be served at 7 p.m. followed by dancing. All legionnaires, their wives and guests are invited. Admission is 1.75 dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. James Smith Post
American Legion
Chateau Legion Hall
Legionnaires
Egg Hunt Set At Court House In Choteau
The Choteau Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Easter Egg hunt on the courthouse lawn for area youngsters through six. Arvid Sunder, the chair, notes three age roped-off areas for 2% and under 2 to 4 year olds and 5 to 6 year olds. Eggs supplied by Choteau merchants with three dozen each aims for a 1 p.m. start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau Chamber of Commerce
Court House Lawn
Choteau Area
Arvid Sunder
Chateau
Sundet
Red Cross Fund Drive Under Way in Teton County
The annual Red Cross fund drive in Teton county led by Jack Reiding begins with Robert Gronberg soliciting business and Jay Dunkel heading residential calls. The campaign runs through March, aiming to fund continued blood drawings and future Red Cross programs with public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Teton County
Jack Reiding
Chateau
Robert Gronberg
Jay Dunckel
Reiding
Books Are Wanted For Servicemen In Vietnam
The Choteau V F W Auxiliary asks for paperback book donations for servicemen in Vietnam. Donors may leave books at Ellen's in Choteau. Mr and Mrs Matt Mayer of Fairfield were Monday afternoon visitors at the Bob Pourroy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Vietnam
Ellen's
Matt Mayer
Fairfield
Bob Pourroy
Dutton Cardinals End 1966-67 Season With One State Tourney Win
Dutton high school finished the season with one victory in the state tournament in Helena. The Cardinals beat Boulder 65-60 in overtime before falling to St Labre 65-43 and Seeley-Swan 70-56 in subsequent games. Brad Fleshman led scoring in the opener with 25 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Cardinals
Helena
Cards
Boulder
St. Labre
Stanford
Brad Fleshman
Greg Habel
Terry Olson
Best
Olson
Cheetham
Brian Fleshman
Habel
Seeley Swan
New Montana license rates set to take effect May first
Montana Fish and Game Director Frank Dunkle announced new hunting and fishing license rates effective May 1 1967. The changes include a $4 fishing license for residents a $2 turkey tag and various big game licenses with options to combine. Senior citizens receive free fishing and bird hunting but still need a turkey tag. A new Sportsman license at $20 blends fishing bird hunting elk one deer and one black or brown bear with a $8 fund for landowner-sportsmen relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game
Frank Dunkle
Dunkle
Montana
Turkey
Snow survey shows above average statewide snow pack report
Snow survey by the Soil Conservation Service on March 1 indicates the state has well above average snow pack. High elevation areas west of the divide show record levels in the Mission and Whitefish ranges, with dense snow cover. east of the divide higher elevations are heavy and lower elevations near average. Specific snow courses report substantial depths and water contents with year to year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Bill Fogarty
Chateau Scs
Divide
Mission
Whitefish Ranges
Kootenai
Sun
Teton
Red Rock
Gallatin
Sun River
St. Mary’s
San-Teton-Marias River
Badger Pass
Cabin Creek
Freight Creek
Goat Mountain
Wrong Creek
Wrong Ridge
February Traffic Violations Reported by Montana Highway Patrol
In February Teton county saw 47 traffic summonses issued by the Montana Highway Patrol. Violations included 19 for speeding 55 mph, 6 for driving without a Montana license, 6 for liquor under 21, 2 for 50 mph truck speed, 2 for unsafe driving, and single counts for dimmed headlights, signaling 100 feet, improper pass, restricted 45 mph, instruction permit, foreign plates used while employed in Montana, and no license. Patrolman Ray Farrell urged immediate accident notice to authorities. Seven accidents were investigated, with one fatality and two injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ray Farrell
Chateau
Highway Patrol
Local Students to Enter District 5 Science Fair at Fairfield
Choteau science instructor Wearley announced 17 delegates from Choteau will travel to Fairfield for District 5 Science Fair this Saturday. Seven seniors and ten juniors compete. top projects may advance to the Montana State Fair in Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Wearley
Choteau
Fairfield
Wearley
Chateau
Power
Centerville
Simms
Golden Ridge
Greenfield
University of Montana
Missoula
Sally Sulgrove
Margaret Tesch
Jose L. L. Saldana
David Alzheimer
Jim Alzheimer
Burr Field
John Camden
John Chane
Tim Cook
Jane L. Southard
Kris Wilkerson
Duane Halverson
Frank Mensley
Darlene Reisch
Sweetheart Ball Set for Saturday
Choteau Chapter Order of De Molay schedules its annual Sweetheart Ball for Saturday March 18 at the Masonic hall in Choteau. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. with the queen crowned by Master Councilor Cliff Sabo. Admission is 125 per couple and 75 cents for singles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Order of de- Molay
Masonic Hall
Cliff Sabo
Sharon Mirehouse
Augusta
Gwen Shannon
Dutton
Connie Weisner
Shirley Gronberg
Diane Reisch
Marijo Peck
Sally Sulgrove
Mrs. R. Zion Wins Fifth Chateau Toast Contest
Mrs. Robert Zion won the Chateau Toast mistress club fifth annual speech contest with The Rise and Fall of Culinary Art. Runner up was Mrs. Myles Standish. other participants included Mrs. Les Arensmeyer and Mrs. Percy Robinson among others. Zion advances to the intrA council meet in Kalispell on April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Zion
Chateau Toastmistress Club
Zion
Myles Standish
Les Arensmeyer
Percy Robinson
Bob McDonald
David Buchanan
Kalispell
Sandra Spears
Dominic Reed
Tom Dommons
Ron Hinman
Leo Murphy
Mrs Pete Svendsen Visits Son in Harlem Family
Mrs Pete Svendsen of Harlem spent last week with her son in law Pete Ekegren, his wife, and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Svendsen
Harlem
Pete Ekegren
Lions Governor Speaks Here Tuesday Night
Forty eight Lions and guests attended the Chateau Lions Club meeting Tuesday night to hear District Governor Martin Erickson of Great Falls. He traced Lionism from 1914 with one club to 21 047 clubs in 136 nations and noted growth in the US Canada Europe and Japan. Erickson praised Lions dedication and attendance while citing his 25 years in the organization with perfect attendance for 13 years. Entertainment came from the Chateau High School Barber Shop group with visiting Lions from Fairfield Dutton and two Great Falls clubs. Calendar distribution to subscribers followed the meeting and any late deliveries were to be handled by the ordering Lions member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Lions Club
Martin Erickson
Great Falls
Erickson
United States
Canada
Europe
Japan
Chateau Club
Lions Organization
Chateau High School
Fairfield
Dutton
Lions
11th Annual Men's Bowling Tournament Opens in Choteau
The event runs over the next two weekends at A & E Lanes with over 120 men from league bowling in Choteau eligible for the inter league championship playoff. Mrs. Bill Breen travels to Seattle to be with her critically ill aunt, Mrs. Sarah Guinotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & E Lanes
Choteau
Bill Breen
Seattle
Sarah Guinotte
Local Women Dominate Money at A K Lanes Bowling Tourney
Six local women and one Cha teau team placed among the prize winners in the 10th annual Womens Invitational Bowling tourney at A K Lanes. Top earners include Helen Madeen 899 for $80 and Lois Mogstad 834 for $50, with many others collecting smaller payouts and team prizes. A separate list notes Farmers Supply Conrad leading with 1834 and $78, followed by Silver Spur Fairfield 1813 and $54, plus other teams earning from $8 to $36. In theatre news Mrs John Kelly will appear in My Brother the Fox at UW Repertory and Children's theatres March 18–23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
A & K Lanes
Helen Madeen
Great Falls
Helen Hannah
Shelby
Lois Mogstad
Gen Welker
Marlene Hofeldt
Choteau
Frances Knudson
Fort Benton
Mary Youngdale
Rose Slanger
Cecelia Curry
Jean Brandveld
Alma Heath
Yvonne Gefeller
Marion McLeod
Jean Muretta
Helen Vance
Gladys Berland
Conrad
Lois Oscison
Browning
Dorothy Gefvller
Farmers Supply
Silver Spur of Fairfield
Bair's
First National Bank
Fairfield
Robbins
Gust
Littles Lanes
Skip
Breen Oil Co
Jack Club
John Kelly
C. W. Boussard
My Brother, the Fox
Children’s Theatres
University of Washington
Kelly
University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eta
Brother van
Frank McCabe
Bill Hodgskiss
Enco
Ole Lestrud
Sam” Frimmer
Chateau House
Julius Hirshberg
One General
Wedum
Incorporated Chateau
Z. T. Burton
Farmers Cooperative Canal
Burton
Burton Beach
Farmington
Crowfoot
George Coffey
Chateau School
William F. Olsen
J. Sulgrove
N. Vlinker
Legion
Court House
Ton
Brad Freshman
Brian Freshman
Lassner
Inabnit
Frick
Seeley-Swan
Conservation Service
Montana Highway Patrol
R. Zion
Lions Governor
A&k Lanes
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