Choteau Students Shine With District Science Fair Honors
Choteau science students win three of four grand awards at the District Science Fair in Fairfield. Sally Sulgrove Burr Field senior division and Duane Halverson junior division are grand winners. Superior ratings earned by Sulgrove Field and Jose Lopez Saldana Jim Alzheimer and others set up state competition in Missoula March 31 to April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
Fairfield
Sally Sulgrove
Burr
Ior
Reg Wearley
Wearley
City Council to Test Noon Siren Hearability for Firemen
The Chateau City Council votes to sound the new noon siren on weekdays starting March 27 to evaluate if it is heard by distant firemen better than the old siren. They also review bids for a 1967 pickup, approve a file cabinet purchase, and discuss street lighting upgrades with Montana Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau City
Nooh
Bob
Ford
Teton Motor Co
Chevrolet
Kimmel Brothers
GMC
Montana Power
Bill Martin
Enoch Stroh
Choteau
Montana Power Men
Choteau FFA Girls Earn District Meet Placings
Choteau Chapter FFA students attended the Glacier District FFA Conference in Augusta on Saturday March 18. Six area chapters competed with Choteau earning second in Livestock Judging and sixth in Parliamentary Procedure, first in Grain Judging, second in Farm Mechanics, and sixth in General Agriculture. Clarence Pearson placed second in public speaking and Louie Bouma competed in the Star Greenhand award event won by a Cascade participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choteau
FFA
Augusta
Tom Stott
Jim Hodgskiss
Clarence Pearson
Jim Peters
Jay Rice
Jim
Pearson
Louie Bouma
Harold Bouma
Cascade
Gerald Wellington Joins Teton Furniture in Whitefish
Gerald Wellington of Whitefish has arrived in Chateau to take a position with Teton Furniture. He has long worked in commercial refrigeration in Whitefish. The Wellington family will reside at 124th Ave SW in the former Ed Schilling home. Mrs. Wellington is Barbara Faurete. The couple have two children, Kevin and Jane Anne. Mr and Mrs Bud Moulton and Gordon and Stuart attended a Lewistown letter carrier meeting.
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Gerald Wellington
Whitefish
Chateau
Teton Furniture
Wellington
124Th Ave. S.W
Ed Schilling
Barbara Faurete
Kevin
Jane Anne
Bud Moulton
Gordon and Stuart
Lewistown
Woodahl Named Teton County Law Day Chairman
Robert L. Woodahl of Chateau is named Teton county chair for the 1967 Law Day USA observance in Montana. He will oversee May observances in schools and public events, promoting the rule of law and youth understanding of legal heritage. He earned an LLB from Montana in 1959 and has been county attorney since 1961. He is a former Air Force clerk, and a Lions Club and American Legion member. The 1967 Law Day theme is No man is above the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Woodahl
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
Dick Josephson
Big Timber
Woodahl
University of Montana
U.S. Air Force
Lions Club
American Legion
Theodore Roosevelt
The
United States
Congress
Nursing Home Bids Rejected in Chateau Project
Bud Olson, chair of the County Commission, says all bids for a new 29 bed nursing home in Chateau were rejected as far over the project budget. The commission terminated its contract with the architect for not performing and designs beyond cash limits and has hired Page Werner and Associates to redraw plans for bid letting by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Olson
Board of County Commissioners
The
Acantha
Chateau
Olson
Page, Werner and Associates
Great Falls
20 Boys Report For Cinder Team At Chateau High
Track Coach Fay Buck reports 20 boys have turned out for the 1967 cinder team with eight letter men returning from last year's squad. Returning lettermen are Gerry Yeager Russell Wiseman Rudy Ameline Paul Beaudeau Doug Sabo Ron Lehnert Dick Zier and Cliff Sabo. Buck plans to take five boys to Bozeman for a meet on April 1: Yeager Ameline Lehnerz Doug Sabo and Paul Beaudeau. Regular meets begin April 15 at Fairfield and April 22 at Choteau. The team travels to Shelby April 29 Sunburst May 6 and to the divisional meet in Fairfield or Great Falls, finishing with the state meet in Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Buck
Gerry Yeager
Russell Wiseman
Rudy Ameline
Paul Beaudeau
Doug Sabo
Ron Lehnert
Dick Zier
Cliff Sabo
Buck
Bozeman
Yeager
Ameline
Lehnerz
Fairfield
Choteau
Shelby
Sunburst
Great Falls
Billings
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Set for Chateau Area Kiddies
The Chateau area Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. on the courthouse lawn with three age zones up to 2, 2 to 4, and 5 to 6. Local merchants supply eggs and prizes. Boy Scouts collect eggs 9 to 10 a.m. and deliveries to the courthouse before 1 p.m. ensure fair participation and quick end to the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Area
Court House
Chateau Boy Scouts
Sunder
Sundet
Fire Departments Respond To Week Of Calls In County And City
County firefighters battled a double barn blaze at the Ellen Freeman ranch south of Chateau early Friday, saving one barn but losing the other. Loss included three ewes and five lambs plus hay and grain. The new county fire truck helped during the 1,200 gallon effort. City crews later put out a chair fire at the Ida Jaconetty home caused by a cigarette, leaving smoke, scorched books, and chair damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Freeman Ranch
Chateau
Sheriff's Office
Becker
Pete Huidekoper
Bob Swartzel
Bob Zion
Choteau
Choteau City
Ida Jaconetty
Jaconetty
Bette Joe Smith
Rash of Car Accidents Reported In Choteau Vicinity
Highway Patrolman Ray Farrell reported a week of crashes in Teton County with four accidents in 25 hours near Choteau. Francis A. Kuster and Gregory Curtis involved. Margaret Tesch 16 received injuries. Lucille Kolesar and family members hospitalized with injuries. Investigation ongoing.
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Choteau
Ray Farrell
Francis A. Kuster
Ethridge
Plymouth
Kuster
Farmington Road
Truchot Road
Gregory Curtis
Chateau
Curtis
Margaret Tesch
Miss Tesch
Tesch
Lucille A. Kolesar
Lethbridge
Alta
Canada
Dutton
Good Friday Closures Proposed by Chateau Chamber President
Chamber president Bill Obernolte says most business houses in Chateau may close Friday from 1 30 to 3 p m to allow employees to attend church services. The plan is voluntary and stores may adjust times to match local services.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bill Obernolte
Chateau
Choteau Chamber Seeks More Farmers For Parade Fund
The Choteau Chamber of Commerce reports very low attendance at its Tuesday meeting with seven members and four area farmers present. Visitors included Herb Tangen D B Crane Les Otness and Lyle Otness who discussed joining the chamber and a $100 Legion donation to the July 4 parade prize fund if the chamber matches it.
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Choteau Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Choteau
Herb Tangen
D. B. Crane
Les Otness
Lyle Otness
Choteau American Legion
Legion
Canada
Otness
Chateau
Four Girls Vie For Free UN Trip In Local Contest
Four high school girls from Chateau and Duton compete for a chance to win a trip to the United Nations Assembly. Each will deliver five minute talks on The United Nations and Its Problems of Today at 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 29 in the Odd Fellows hall. The Chateau Odd Fellows sponsor the annual event, and the public is invited.
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Cynde Tesch
Sally Sulgrove
Kathy Corey
Chateau High School
Shelley Baquet
Dutton High School
United Nations
Odd Fellow
Chateau Odd Fellows
U. N. Assembly
Open House Planned for A and P Motors in Dutton
A and P Motors in Dutton announces an open house on Friday March 31 from 8 am to 6 pm in a remodeled and enlarged building. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served all day with door prizes. The firm owned by Roy Aune Marvin Aune and Harold Poser has added a 30 by 45 foot addition including a new parts department and tractor showroom.
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A & P Motors
Dutton
Roy Aune
Marvin Aune
Harold Poser
LDS Church Plans Family Fun Night
The Chateau L D S Church sponsors a public Family Fun Night in the church cultural hall on Friday March 31. The event begins with a ham dinner at 5 30 p m and features a bazaar bake sale and children’s games. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau L.D.S. Church
Montana Extends Fishing Hours for 1967 Season
Beginning May 21 Montana will allow fishing from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. instead of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. This change, urged by Art Whitney of the Montana Fish and Game Department, follows daylight saving time and boosts evening angling for Montanans. Regular hours apply whether daylight saving or mountain standard time.
District Legion Meeting Held In Great Falls
The Three Rivers District No 8 American Legion spring meeting was held in Great Falls. New officers elected include Commander Gerald Mosher Augusta and Vice Commander Mike Weeks Dutton. Geraldine was chosen as the site for the fall district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Legion
Great Falls
Three Rivers District No 8 American Legion
Gerald Mosher
Augusta
Mike Weeks
Dutton
Andy DeMeier
George Higgins Jr
Chateau
Pete Pavolante
Histortran
John Wolfe
Fort Benton
James Smith
Gordon Monkman
Chris Beck
Leonard Rice
Cal Southard
Jay Robinson
George R. Higgins
George H. Higgins
Geraldine
Absentee Ballots Available at Olsens
Bill Olsen district clerk notified readers that absentee ballots are available at the Olsen Agency office for the upcoming school election. Voting ends at 12 noon Friday March 31, the day before the regular election.
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Bill Olsen
Chateau
Acantha
Olsen Agency
Olsen
Eighteen Legion Members Receive Pins At Birthday Party
Eighteen members of the C James Smith Post No 6 American Legion were awarded membership pins at the 48th annual birthday party in Chateau last Saturday night. Chris Beck earned a life membership pin for 48 years of continuous service. Other honorees included Jerry Breen and Lloyd Hodgskiss with 45 and 20 year pins, plus several 15 and 10 year recipients. Pat Kelly, state membership chairman, gave the main address.
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C James Smith Post No 6
American Legion
Chateau
Chris Beck
Legion
Jerry Breen
Lloyd Hodgskiss
Bob Armstrong
Ronald Otness
Clarence (Kelly) Larson
William J. Breen
D. O
Bud) Moulton
Gerald Stokes
David E. Warn
Donald C. Passmore
Milton van Auken
Leonard Rice
Ray Weist
Clifton McFarlane
Morris Larson
Lyle Otness
Ray Hanson
Virgil Torgerson
Pat Kelly
Sunburst
Men's Bowling Tourney Heads Into Weekend Action
After the first weekend at A and E Lanes the leaders in the 10th annual tourney include Team event top team Taylor Motor with 2 934 and Sheriffs Raiders 2 923. Doubles leaders are George Best and Jim Frieling 1 269. Singles top is B Habel 662. All events leader Tom McCartney 1 863. High game 237 by Fuzz Armstrong and high series 605 by Tom McCartney. Sundet posts high wood 1 732.
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A & E Lanes
Taylor Motor
Sheriffs Raiders
Texaco, Inc
Moose Lodge
Teton Abstract
George Best
Jim Frieling
Harry Agee
Alex Truchot
Tom McCartney
Bil Vance
B Habel
Ray Hinson Jr
Sam Luinstra
D Breding
Bill Stonchfield
Morris Larson
Arvid Sundet
Alex Zier
Fuzz Armstrong
Ted Saylor Elected Montana Livestock Commission Officer
Ted Saylor of Chateau was elected vice president of the Montana State Livestock Commission while A. O Wilson of Hysham was re elected president. Saylor and W F Johnson of Hall were reappointed to six year terms by Governor Babcock. The commission members include John W Black Mesdah Hinsdale Manly A Moore Powderville and Melvin J Peterson Wisdom with William G Cheney Helena as executive officer. The group reviewed 1967 legislation and planned a study on licensing livestock dealers and state wide inspections plus other livestock industry concerns while noting rustling cases and ongoing investigations.
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F. T
Ted) Saylor
Chateau
Montana State Livestock Commission
A. O Wilson
Hysham
Saylor
W. F. Johnson
Hall
Mont
Babcock
John W. Black
Hinsdale
Manly A. Moore
Powderville
Melvin J. Peterson
Wisdom
William G. Cheney
Helena
The
Livestock Commission
Legislative Assembly
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Citizens State Bank of
Choteau Science
Field
Duane Halverson
Marlet Largent
Power
Chateau Students
Choteau Ffa
R. L. Woodahl
Law Day
Irene McManus
Chateau High
al Becker
A&p Motors
LDS Church
Olsens
Legion Party
Ted Saylor
Montana Livestock Commission
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