Chateau Bulldogs win state Class B basketball title
Chateau wins the state Class B championship at Choteau after a 56 45 victory over Plentywood. Ray Smith led with 25 points supported by Ameline 17 as Chateau defends well and closes a dramatic playoff run from fifth place to champions.
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Chuck Peck
Bulldogs
Cut Bank
Pendroy
Choteau
Montana Highway Patrol
Choteau High School
Wildcats
Ray Smith
Ameline
Smith
Chateau
Plentywood
McLean
Pedersen
Holst
Rick Darvis
Camden
Jerry Breen Dies at State Tourney in Cut Bank
Jerry William Breen 73 died of a heart attack last Thursday while attending the state class B basketball tournament in Cut Bank. A Choteau resident since 1937, he was a former Teton County senator, Breen Oil Co. operator, and active Republican civic leader with service in Lions Club, American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus, and local boards. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Church with military graveside rites at Choteau Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Chateau
Jerry William Breen
Cut Bank
Teton County
Choteau
Breen Oil Co
Sena
Teau Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Breen
Ghent
Minn
Montana
Harlowton
Martinsdale
Geraldine Galvin
William
Kelly
Patricia) Larson
Great Falls
John
Mary Ann) McHugh
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Henry Breen
Fairmont
James Breen
Hillsboro
N. D
Robert Gronberg
al Hensley
Russell Larson
Nels Hemstad
Ted Halvorson
Choteau Cemetery
Schoonmaker and Dellwo Enter Chateau Mayor Race
S P Schoonmaker and James Dellwo file as mayoral candidates. Ward I alderman frontrunners include Dan Mayson and incumbent James Hamilton. Ward II has incumbent John Nauck as the sole candidate. Nominating petitions close March 22. City faces police vacancy after Duane Maulding resignation and bids for the job will be considered after applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon P. Schoonmaker
James Dellwo
Dan Mayson
James Hamilton
John Nauck
William G. Irwin
Robert Gronberg
John Dunckel
Bill McCauley
Ed Jacobson
Robert Ray
Four File Petitions For Chateau School Board Election
Three candidates filed for the two trustee openings on the Chateau School Board, seeking a three year term. Pete Huidekoper Don Passmore and Doug Crary are running while incumbent James Peebles Jr declines re election after two terms. Paul Alzheimer runs unopposed for high school board re election representing Premium Center Farmington District. Filing closed last Saturday with the election set for Saturday April 5.
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Chateau
William F. Olsen
Pete Huidekoper
Don Passmore
Doug Crary
James Peebles Jr
Peeble
Paul Alzheimer
Alzheimer
Premium Center
Farmington
Models Named For Style Show
The Soroptimist Style Show on Friday March 28 at 8 p.m. at the Chateau High School auditorium features Norma's Fabric Shop clothing by Bonnie and Leslie Barrett and Janet Otness, Corral Western wear by Dick Van Auken et al, Ellen's models led by Mrs. Jay Dunckel and daughters, and door prizes including an Easter ham. Admission is $1.
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Chateau High School
Norma
Bonnie
Leslie Barrett
Janet Otness
Corral
Dick van Auken
Ronnie Wiseman
Chuck Nauck
Leslie Gollehon
Ellen
Skyline Lodge retirement plans presented to Fairfield Lions
Skyline Lodge Retirement Center directors met Fairfield Lions Club Tuesday night to outline proposed construction of a retirement home. Lions offered to compile a local interest list of potential residents and plan a follow up meeting to explain the program. Attendees from Chateau included Rev. Marlow Engberg, Robert Gronberg, D. P. Fabrick, Glen Inbody, Lloyd Pedersen and D. B. Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skyline Lodge
Fairfield Lions Club
Fairfield Lions
Chateau
Marlow Engberg
Robert Gronberg
D. P. Fabrick
Glen Inbody
Lloyd Pedersen
D. B. Crane
Flooding Follows Rapid Snow Melt Across Town
Warming temperatures and chinook winds caused rapid snow melt leading to flooded yards and basements in Chateau area. The Barretts report three streams in their yard and a basement flood, while an ice jam destroyed a bridge over the Teton River near the Bert Corey ranch.
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Enderson
Dave Barrett
Chateau
Borrow
Barrett Yard
Barrett's
Teton River
Bert Corey
Banks and Woodahl Listed in Who's Who in the West
G. L. Banks of Choteau and Robert L. Woodahl, former Choteau resident and Montana Attorney General, are featured in the 1969 70 edition of Who's Who in the West. The volume includes brief biographies from birth dates to the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Banks
Choteau
Robert L. Woodahl
Montana
Choteau FHA Girls Plan Observance
The Choteau Chapter FHA will observe national FHA Week from March 23 to March 30. A window display at Ellen's will showcase the observance and invite all residents to view the exhibit.
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Choteau
Ellen's
Governor Anderson Congratulates Class B Champions
Helena March 16 1969 a telegram from Governor Forrest H Anderson congratulates Choteau High School 1968-69 State Class B basketball champions. Coach Chuck Peck and players Rudy Ameline Ray Smith Burr Field John Camden Ed Jensen Dave Hartman Tim McCartney Henri Wisse Lonnie Kelly Conrad Gunderson Dan Rogers Larry Field Steve Snyder Casey Bilbro are praised for an outstanding season reflecting the school’s excellence and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut Bank
Doug Sletmoen
Henri Wisse
Steve Snyder
Burr Field
Rudy Ameline
Chuck Peck
Ray Smith
Tim McCartney
John Camden
McCartney
Dave Hartman
Conrad Gunderson
Ed Jensen
Darlene George
Barbi Bjork
Sandi Robbins
Lynne Jackson
Choteau High School
Helena
Montana
Choteau
Lonnie Kelly
Dan Rogers
Larry Field
Casey Bilbro
Chateau High School
Forrest H. Anderson
Choteau Bulldogs Return Home Amid Celebration
More than 700 fans lined downtown Choteau and the high school route Sunday afternoon to greet the state class B champion Choteau Bulldogs. The welcome included a 200 car procession, a band program directed by Lloyd Reynolds, and speeches by local officials including Mayor John Dunckel.
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Choteau Bulldogs
Choteau
Lloyd Reynolds
Bill McCauley
McCauley
Chateau
John Dunckel
Les Stott
Stott
Chuck Peck
Peck
Dave
Funeral Services Held Monday For Frederic Blazer Meadows
Frederic Blazer Meadows 50 died of a heart attack at his ranch near Choteau on March 13. He was born July 6 1918 in Choteau and married Bertha Oma in 1941. A World War II Army captain and MSU graduate, he held community roles from American Legion to church board. Funeral March 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church with burial at Chateau Cemetery and American Legion rites.
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Frederic Blazer Meadows
Choteau
Oral G
Florence Blazer Meadows
Meadows
Fort Lewis
Wash
Bertha Oma
Tom
Joanne) Hoffman
Libby
Susan K. Meadows
Sally Rae Meadows
Brent Hoffman
Leslie
Mary Ellen) Burns
Montana State University
Bozeman
C. James Smith
American Legion
Trinity Lutheran Church Board
Choteau Lodge
A.f.&a.m
Teton County Cemetery Board
Treasure State Agricultural Club
Trinity Lutheran Church
Marlon Engberg
Chateau Cemetery
Banks Funeral Home
Leonard Sheble
Lloyd Pedersen
Fay Buck
George Hodgskiss
Lloyd Hodgskis
Honor Students Named on Choteau High Fourth Six Weeks
Choteau High announces 38 students on the fourth six weeks honor roll across grades 9 12. Seniors include David Alzheimer Connie Enzweiler Burr Field Theresa Corey Glaucia Seraphim Darlene George Jim Alzheimer Cindy Kretschman Larry Field Randy Larson. Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen also listed with high marks.
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Choteau High School
David Alzheimer
Connie Enzweiler
Burr Field
Theresa Corey
Glaucia Seraphim
Darlene George
Jim Alzheimer
Cindy Kretschman
Larry Field
Randy Larson
Wendy Otness
Betty Jo Jessop
Paul Stokes
Bob Corbett
Caroline Dreyer
Sandy Hanson
Henri Wisse
Frank Hensley
Susan Rathman
John Chane
Gloria Russell
Greg Luinstra
Jane Southard
Jane Wisse
Jeanine Hamilton
Dave Hartman
Irene Inbody
Gary Beaudeau
Pam Groth
Jane Dale
Peggy Groth
Andy Jordan
Evan Davidson
Karen Agee
Mary Hensley
John Reed
Caroline Scott
Russell Swanson
Fire Subdued At Cow Track Lodge Attic Fire
A fire in the attic of the main Cow Track lodge near Chateau Friday caused minor damage. Owner Chuck Blixrud, aided by his wife Sharon and Lennie Gunderson, fought the flames, chopping a roof hole to douse remaining fire. Neighbors and a county crew assisted, with soot-fueled chimney cited as the likely source. Despite exhaustion, plans remained to serve dinner for 35 that evening.
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Chateau
Chuck Blixrud
Blixrud
Sharon
Lennie Gunderson
Kenneth Gleason
Joe
al Becker
Jim Asay
Les Wedum
Leonard Blixrud
Blixruds
Four Choteau Students Win Science Ratings
Frank Hensley of Choteau High School earned an excellent rating and the grand award in the senior division at the District IV science fair in Chester. Mary Hensley Theresa Corey and Heidi Smith also received ratings, with others from nearby towns participating as judges praised the projects.
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Frank Hensley
Choteau High School
Chester
Choteau
Mary Hensley
Theresa Corey
Heidi Smith
Chateau
Sunburst
Cut Bank
Shelby
Joplin
Browning
Inverness
Chateau Science
Reg Wearley
Missoula
Detroit
Hensley
Miss Hensley
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Don Holst
Zoonie McLean
Bulldog
Burr Field Preeeeres
Ed Jensen Aneen
Perens Nese
Tim Eckerdt
Jim Pedersen
Jerry Breen
Tor
Choteau Lions Club
Choteau American Legion
W.F.W. Posts
Knights of Columbus, Teton Memorial Hospital Board
Cho
Jerry W. Breen
S. P. Schoonmaker
J. Dellwo
Lyle Otness
Leon Gollehon
Chateau Roping Club
Rodeo
L. Banks, Woodahl
FHA
Anderson
State Champs
The
R. J. Meadows
Los Angeles
Tom Hoffman
Brent
Frederic B. Meadows
Choteau High
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