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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
1
The 1967 ACP aided 11 475 Montana farmers establishing soil water woodland and wildlife conservation on 4345000 acres. Mrs Viola Herak disclosed state gains and national reach with about a million farmers nationwide on 50 million acres. Investments neared 11 million in Montana with half funded by cost-sharing.
The Lions Club meets Saturday May 18 at the Masonic hall in Choteau with the Dutton Lions in attendance. District Governor will conduct the official visit and all Choteau Dutton Lions and their ladies are urged to attend, with Fairfield Lions invited. This meeting replaces the May 14 gathering and the second meeting will be held on May 28.
Bob Armstrong was named president of the Chateau Country Club at the annual spring meeting. Vern Smith is vice president and Jay Dunckel secretary treasurer with Bill McCauley as a three year director. Holdover directors are Tom McCartney and Jim Dellno. Dues stay at 20 dollars per family 10 dollars per individual and 5 dollars for students with cart spaces at 3 dollars 50 cents. Remodeling of the club house outer room is complete with new floor and ceiling. The first potluck dinner is set for Thursday May 16 with a mixed two ball foursome tentatively planned for June 6.
Republican candidate Dick Smiley will visit Chateau on Tuesday May 7 with a no host dinner at the Cornell Hotel at 6 30 p m and an open house at the lower Legion hall at 8 p m Campaign manager Mrs Grant Curtis invites all interested to attend and to notify intentions by Monday May 6 Coffee will be served at the Legion hall meeting Smiley will also appear in Dutton on Wednesday May 8 at 10 am
The final Choteau Chamber of Commerce Sweepstakes drew a $50 prize won by John Van Bolcum. Five weekly drawings totaled $250 with crowds, and plans for another event this summer were announced. Mic Darnold chaired the effort and Chamber President Bob Taylor thanked sponsors and the public. The next regular chamber meeting is May 7 at 7 am.
David Purkett and Mrs. Carol Jimenez were named acting postmasters at Bynum and Pendroy on Monday. D. R. Davis, a postal inspector from Great Falls, swore in the new acting postmasters. Purkett will succeed his father C. A. Purkett, and Mrs. Jimenez will replace Bill Moser.
Choteau Bulldogs scored 105 points to win seven events and place top five in seven. Rudy Ameline led with wins in high and low hurdles and pole vault tie, plus 24 points. Ron Lehnert won shot put and was runner up in high jump. Doug Sabo and Steve Snyder also high scorers. Other teams included Browning Sunburst Fairfield and Conrad.
A last minute filing rush yields a broad slate for Montana primaries. Key races include 11 lieutenant governor hopefuls with six Republicans and five Democrats, plus six Democrats and four Republicans seeking the governorship. Several incumbents run unopposed in the primary though general elections hold competition. Statewide and county races outlined with incumbents and challengers for auditor, supreme court, secretary of state, railroad and public service, and other posts.
Former Montana governor J Hugo Aronson spoke at a Te ton County Republican Central Committee meeting in Choteau as part of Ted James’s gubernatorial bid. Bertha Wylock and Mrs Jay Robinson attended, praising James and introducing Aronson to about 50 attendees.
The State Board of Health sponsored screening invites Chateau residents 18 and over who missed this morning to test tomorrow Friday May 3 at the Masonic hall from 9 11 30 a m 1 30 3 30 p m and 7 30 10 p m. Test requires a high carbohydrate meal before testing and a candy bar substitute is allowed.
Elmer Erickson, Clerk of the District Court for Teton County, becomes president of the Montana Association of Clerks of District Court after Margaret Dwinnell resigns. Billings chosen for 1968 convention. Erickson chairs the legislative committee, aided by past service in local and national campaigns, and highlights a long career in Montana journalism and public service.
Chateau High School musicians perform on KRTV Today in Montana Tuesday May 7 at 8 a m. The lineup includes John Scott Stuart Moulton Tim McCartney Ron Allen Dick Van Auken Jack Hinman Tom Swartzel Paul Stokes Doug Peterson Dan McClue Don Scott Burr Field Darwin Abbott and Bob Corbett. They attend the State Music Festival in Missoula this weekend with the Double Octet Boys Quartet and a piano solo by Bobbie Lou Rice. The choir concert at the new high school auditorium closes the week on Sunday May 12.
Mrs. May M. Collins 175 died Thursday April 25 at Galen hospital. Funeral at Cho teau Methodist Church with Rev. C Fred Crowe. burial in Choteau Cemetery. Pallbearers named. born October 22, 1892 in Breman Michigan. moved to Walier area in 1917. Survived by children Reva Thomas Conrad Ella Lewis Woodrow James. nine grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren and three sisters.
Mrs Ed Gowen of Bynum celebrated her 94th birthday with over 30 neighbors and friends at the home of Mr and Mrs W L Cottongem. A cake by Mrs Edwin Brandswold and a group gift were part of the gathering. The honoree, who moved to the area from Canada with her late husband, has lived in the Bynum community for more than 45 years and is now widowed.
Mr and Mrs Jim Smith announce the opening of Todd's Laundry Center in the former Penguin Cafe building next to Ken's Beauty Shop. The facility features 12 washing machines and four dryers and will begin operation on Friday May 3.
Mrs. D Barrett filed last week on the Republican ticket for Teton County Clerk of the District Court. Formerly Donna Dauwalder she grew up on a Wheat farm in Bole and attended the University of Montana. She has 15 years of varied work experience and chairs local civic groups.
Henry McDunn of the Teton County Democratic Club announced a rally and buffet in Fairfield on Friday May 10 with candidates attending. LeRoy Anderson Conrad and Mike Kuchera will be present along with Harriet Miller and several local hopefuls. Wayne Copenhaver was appointed to replace Charles Doheny on the Senatorial 20 committee due to Doheny’s campaign.
The annual Men’s and Women’s Bowling Association year end party will be held Saturday night at the Chateau Country Club starting at 6 30 with a cocktail hour. Dinner follows at 7 30 and awards will be presented to city tournament and league leaders. Jim Dellwo is master of ceremonies and league presidents present awards. A dance will follow. Tickets available at the door for members and sponsors without advance sales.
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