Voters to decide three school district levies April 1
Three special levies appear on the April 1 school election ballot. A 16 percent mills levy would raise 61021 for grade school operations and kindergarten. a 5 mills levy would raise 32033 for next year. a 1.33 mills levy would fund two way radios for all buses.
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Chateau
William Olsen
Bulldog
Conrad
Don Passmore
Ben Christman
Farmington
Olsen Agency
Girls Track and Field Clinic at Choteau Saturday
FVCC Mountainettes and Choteau High School host a girls track clinic Saturday March 18 starting 10 am with about 20 invited teams. Mountainettes coach Neil Eliason leads sessions on technique and events with Montan State University trainer Chuck Karnop offering injury clinics.
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Flathead Valley Community College
Choteau High School
Bob McNeel
FVCC
Mountainettes
Neil Eliason
Chuck Karnop
Montana State University
Mary Salum
Bonnie Thoms
Gigi Brown
California
Marty Ogilvie
Eliason
Merchants Asked To Furnish Eggs For Children’s Hunt
Choteau merchants will be asked to provide three dozen eggs for the Easter Egg hunt on Saturday April 1 on the courthouse lawn. The event is for children up to eight years old. Merchants may supply hard boiled colored eggs candy eggs or both. The chamber of commerce urges at least one dozen candy eggs and about one dozen prize eggs. All candy eggs must be wrapped for sanitation.
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Choteau
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
Lt Gov Tom Judge to visit Greenfield dinner guest
Lieutenant Governor Thomas L. Judge a Helena Democrat and gubernatorial candidate will speak at a Greenfield dinner in his honor at 7 30 p m on Tuesday March 21 The 37 year old has 12 years in public office and began in the Montana House in 1960 then 1962 1964 majorities before moving to the State Senate in 1966 and to the lieutenant governorship in 1968
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Thomas L. Judge
Helena
Greenfield
House of Representatives
Lewis and Clark County
State Senate
Fly Tying Meeting Set for March 21 at Hamilton Home
The group plans a second fly tying session at Jim Hamilton's residence at 8 p.m. on March 21 after previous confusion derailed the start. New and old hobbyists show interest and expect to learn, with cost savings of four cents per hand tied fly noted.
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Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
Cost Sharing Now Open for Farm Solid Waste Pits
Teton County ASCS chairman Glen Yeager announces 1972 cost sharing through REAP to fund 80 percent of pit digging fencing and reseeding for farm solid waste disposal. Pits must meet health and environmental guidelines with joint pits allowed under one license from the State Board of Health.
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Glen Yeager
Teton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Yeager
Rural Environmental Assistance Program
REAP
State Board of Health
Sanitarian
Montana
Teton Ascs
Constitutional Convention Nears End In Montana
The week closed with debate on the Bill of Rights in the proposed constitution. New rights include a clean environment and the right to know government actions, plus adult rights at 18 and stronger protections for property owners. The convention kept current sections on education while allowing federal funds to flow without loss to the state.
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Great Falls
Helena
Billings
Con Con
Honey Bear Sales Still Under Way
Choteau Jaycees sold about 300 Honey Bears in the first week of their sale in Choteau. Each plastic dispenser holds Montana honey and sells for 1 dollar. Net proceeds fund a Montana Olympics program for special education students. Rick Baird, chairman, said 200 bears remain and current sales cover all bears. Bears are on display at Chateau Drug and Swartzel's Texaco. buy any number to support the project.
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Choteau Jaycees
Choteau
Montana
Rick Baird
Jaycees
Chateau Drug and Swartzel
Texaco
Baird
Cut Bank Man Seeks Third Montana House Term
Rep. George R. Johnston, a farmer and civil engineer from Cut Bank, filed Monday for re election to a third term in the Montana House from District 15. He has served since 1969 and previously was Glacier County commissioner. District 15 covers Glacier Toole Pondera and Teton counties.
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George R. Johnston
Cut Bank
Montana
Johnston
Glacier County
Glacier
Toole
Pondera
Teton
Palestine in Review shown at Chateau Baptist Church
Rev Ralph Werner Sr of Columbia Falls will speak tonight at 7 30 at the Chateau Baptist Church. He will present slides from a recent Holy Land visit and invite the public to attend.
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Ralph Werner Sr
Columbia Falls
Chateau Baptist Church
Werner
Holy Land
Teton Democrats Schedule Meeting
The Teton County Democrat Club plans a regular meeting at 8 pm on Monday March 20 in the Choteau courthouse. Chairman Henry McDunn urges all Democrats to attend for important business.
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Teton County
Democrat Club
Court House
Choteau
Henry McDunn
F U Meeting Set
Teton County Farmers Union will meet Friday March 24 at 8 p.m. at The Slopes Hall according to Ted Kasper president.
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Teton County Farmers Union
Thea? Ee Slope Hall
Ted Kasper
Local Women Win Big at Choteau Invitational Bowling Tourney
The Choteau Invitational Bowling Tournament at A & E Lanes crowned Cheethams of Dutton with 1828, and Darlene Ferris of Chateau led 101 women with 834 in four line singles. Top teams included Pondera Beauty Shape Conrad, Silver Dollar Fairfield, Dellno Agency Choteau, Seven Up Choteau, Rex's Thriftway Choteau, and Choteau Bar and Steak House. Arvid Sunder reported 40 teams and 101 singles in a strong showing for Choteau bowlers.
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Choteau
Cheethams of Dutton
Pondera Beauty Shape
Conrad
Silver Dollar of
Fairfield
Dellno Agency
Rex’s Thriftway
Branding Iron
Lester Realtor
Great Falls
Darlene Ferris
Chateau
Helen Dial
Frieda Parsons
Browning
Geraldine Smith
Reba Donnell
Brady
Judy Higgins
Doris Miller
A. & K Lanes
Arvid Sunder
Choteau Fairfield All Star Bowl Off Set for Late April
The Choteau-Fairfield All-Star bowl-off is planned for late April likely April 25 or 26. A & E Lanes owner Arvid Sundet says season-end averages determine team selection. The A team comprises top five men and the next five make up the B team, while women have one team of five top bowlers. Leading women include Kay Sundet Virginia Nordhagen Geraldine Smith Anita Dellno Rose Truchot Betty Swenson Lucille Rice and June Hamilton. Leading men include Arvid Sundet Art Schmidt Tom McCartney Grant Curtis Duane Harper Cal Southard Jim Dellwo Dick Page Roger Toren Jerry Herman and Howard Truchot.
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Choteau - Fairfield
Kay Sundet
Virginia Nordhagen
Geraldine Smith
Anita Dellno
Rose Truchot
Betty Swenson
Lucille Rice
June Hamilton
Arvid Sundet
Art Schmidt
Schmidt
Fairfield
Tom McCartney
Grant Curtis
Duane Harper
Cal Southard
Jim Dellwo
Dick Page
Roger Toren
Jerry Herman
Howard Truchot
Senator Lyon Declines Re election to Montana Senate
Shelby senator John Lyon says he will not seek another term as District Senator in the Montana Senate. Elected in 1968, he served on the State Administration Public Lands and Taxation committees and now sits on the Environmental Quality Council. He co owns KSEN Radio in Shelby and cites family reasons for stepping back.
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John Lyon
Shelby
Montana Senate
Lyon
State Administration
Public Lands
Environmental Quality Council
Ksen Radio
Men’s Association Bowling Tourney Opens Sunday
The Chateau Men’s Bowling Association starts its 15th annual tournament March 19–26 at A and E Lanes. About 100 bowlers, 30 teams, handicap 90 percent of scratch. Last year’s champs return. top scorers include Jim Frieling 717 singles 2022 all events, 623 actual series, 1740 actual all events. Bowlers sign up at A and K Lanes.
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The
Chateau Men’s Bowling Association
Jim Frieling
Cal Southard
Bill Kasun
Texaco Inc
Sam Hunt
Dutton
Chateau High School Play and Concert Draw Big Weekend
Over 1,000 spectators attended the junior class play and music concert at Chateau High School. The Diary of Anne Frank was praised as one of the best class performances, with a two-night run and reserved seating selling out except for about 150 seats. Daryl Sande directed the play. Lloyd Reynolds directed Sunday night’s concert, drawing 350 to 400 attendees.
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Chateau High School
Anne Frank
Daryl Sande
Lloyd Reynolds
Republican Women Plan Friday Meeting at the Cornell
Republican Women will meet Friday March 17 at 2 p m at the Cornell. All members are welcome to attend the gathering.
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Cornell
James Brewster Dies at 64 in Ranch near Simms
James C Brewster died Sunday March 12 after a heart attack at the Hamilton ranch near Simms He was 64. Funeral services will be Saturday March 18 at 2 pm in Banks Chapel with Rev James Gannon officiating Burial in Deep Creek Cemetery west of Chateau Pallbearers are J C Salmond Ben Shelmerdine Edward Yeager Eldon Scott Clifford Gray and Francis Carrier Honorary pallbearers Donald McGillis and Percy Robinson Survivors include his widow two sons James R Brewster and Charles both of Choteau two daughters Kathleen Jacobson Avery Idaho and Helen Orm Marsing Idaho a sister Lena Drennan San Francisco Calif and Mrs Philmarine Linda Cascade a brother Dave Brewster Idaho Falls Idaho and nine grandchildren Relatives attending from a distance include Mr and Mrs Preston Jacobson Avery Idaho Mrs Lena Drennan and son John San Francisco and Mr and Mrs David Orm Marsing Idaho
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James C. Brewster
Hamilton Ranch
Simms
Brewster
Banks Chapel
James Gannon
Deep Creek
Chateau
J. C. Salmond
Ben Shelmerdine
Edward Yeager
Eldon Scott
Clifford Gray
Francis Carrier
Donald McGill
Sun River
Charles of
Choteau
Kathleen Jacobson
Avery
Idaho
Helen Orm
Marsing
Lena Drennan
San Francisco
Calif
Philmarine Linda
Cascade
Dave Brewster
Idaho Falls
Howard Sinclair
Harvey Sinclair
Preston Jacobson
John
David Orm
Planning Board Nears Reality in Teton County
The Teton County Commissioners signed a letter of intent to form a Planning Board under Montana codes to guide county development. An open meeting is set for April 11 at 8 p m in the Chateau court room where board members and commissioners will answer questions before possible appointment of a county wide planning board.
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Teton County
Montana
Chateau
Legion and Auxiliary mark 53rd anniversary event
The Chateau Post observes the 53rd American Legion anniversary on Saturday March 18 with cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m. dinner at 7 and a public dance at 9 A list of pins awarded includes Past Commander Jack Reiding and multiple 5 to 25 year pins for Legionnaires and Auxiliary members with names such as Robert Armstrong D O Moulton Lorna Huffman Lena Marinchek Ruby Reiding Dorothy Armstrong and Ellen Rogers.
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American Legion
Chateau Post
Jack Reiding
Robert Armstrong
William J. Breen
Lloyd Hodgskiss
Clarence J. Larson
D. O. Moulton
Lorna Huffman
Cleo McClue
Amanda Packer
Lena Marinchek
Lulu Miller
Ruby Reiding
Dorothy Armstrong
Bertha Hallberg
Ellen Rogers
Masons CES Plan Party for April 8
The annual Mason-Eastern Star party is set for Saturday April 8 at the Masonic hall in Chateau. A cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 and dancing after. Advance tickets cost 3.25 and are sold at Olsen Agency Citizens State Bank Abbott Implement or through members.
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Masonic Hall
Chateau
Olsen Agency
Citizens State Bank
Abbott Implement
Preliminary Set Aside Report Shows Most Farmers Included
The Teton ASCS reports participation in wheat and feed grain set aside programs will be similar to last year. About 712 operators or 98 percent signed intentions for wheat, totaling roughly 99 percent of the county allotment. For feed grains, 678 of 699 eligible farmers signed, covering about 99 percent of the county base. Further details will follow from New Orleans data processing. questions should be directed to the county office to avoid payment loss.
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Teton County
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Teton Ascs
Arlyne McCollum
Ascs Data Processing Center
New Orleans
ASCS
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Susan Jensen
Tom Judge
Constitutional Convention Report
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Teton Democrats
F. U
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James Brewster
Legion
Masons
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