Precinct positions fill as voter rolls shrink in primary
Filing for the June 5 primary drew a flurry of candidates in Toed County with intense sheriff contests. Democrats field four for treasurer and three for sheriff while Republicans have three for sheriff. Incumbents and party lines shape the sparse intra party race landscape as precinct committees fill across districts.
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Tetori
Sheriff
GOP
James Moffman
Thomas L. Moore
A. O. Peterson
Chester O. Baker
Robert L. Woodahl
G. L. Banks
Power No
Diamond Valley
Greenfield
Chateau
Collins
Pendrey
Agawam
Farmington
Dutton
Power
Harry Luinstra
Pearl I. Doheny
Walter T. Doheny
Enola C. Baggenstoss
Caroline Bell Smith
Floyd E. Smith
Harriet Morgan
T. J.radcliffe
Mildred Schwartz
B. Gordon Young
Rosemary Snodgrass
Fire Season Starts In National Forests
The forest fire season in National Forests began May 1 with rules requiring a shovel, axe, and water bucket in each vehicle. A Forest Service spokesman credited public cooperation for last year's low fire count and urged continued caution. The Teton district reported no man caused fires last year and announced office hours 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm weekdays, with weekend access starting late June.
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Teton
Forest Service
U. S. Forest Service
Schools Reimbursed For Transportation
Helena officials announce Teton county will receive 12909.04 from the State Public School Equalization Fund as the first of two transportation reimbursement payments. The sum, based on district claims, covers elementary and secondary schools and represents about half of the county’s total allocation for the year.
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Helena
Harriet Miller
Teton County
Marie L. Stenson
Muriel S. Reiquam
Department of Public Instruction
Local Firemen Plan Marking Invalid Homes
The Chateau Fire Department plans a safety measure for homes housing invalids. They ask residents or guardians to send a postcard to Jim Sulgrove the city clerk naming the invalid resident. If enough reports are received decals may be placed in front windows to identify such homes for rapid evacuation.
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The
Chateau Fire Department
Jim Sulgrove
Montana
Tom Moore Files to Run as Republican Sheriff
Tom Moore announces a Republican bid for sheriff of Teton County. He previously managed a harvest dealership, then sold cars for Taylor Motor and Anderson Chevrolet. A Trinity Lutheran Church member and past Young Timers president, Moore is married to Helen Dale with three children JoAnn, Jack, and Dick. Jack serves with the U S Army in Munich, Germany.
Honor Roll Students Named at Montana College
College officials list Choteau and Fairfield students among winter quarter honorees. Names include William Alzheimer of Choteau and Jesse Lew of Fairfield with straight A grades. Other honorees include Joann Chalmers Janice Jau motte Jesse Malone Jr Reagi Gleason and Sandra Snortland from Choteau and nearby areas.
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Choteau
Montana State’ College
S. Winter
William.e. E. Alzheimer
Jesse 'R. Lew
Fairfield
Joann N. Chalmers
Janice M. Jaumotte
Jesse Malone Jr
Chateau
Ged Reagi Gleason
Sandra L.snortland
Birthday Observance Honors Odd Fellows Anniversary
More than 100 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attended the 148th anniversary of the Odd Fellows order. Gordon Tyler Hig of Montana spoke as principal speaker at Walter Malqne Chateau. Delegates and members from multiple lodges received 25 and 50 year jewels. Augusta chapter member John A. Cunniff earned a 50 year jewel.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd
Gordon
Tyler
Hig Sandy
Montana
Sovereign
Grand’ ‘Lodge
Walter Malqne
Chateau
Amoyd Cooper
Huntley
Glen Brant
Absarojree
Ane Sinery
sAbsaro
Bers
Chotesu Lodge
Augusta
John A. Cunniff
Wellman
John Frink
Richie
Clouish
Joan
Spot
Tia
Derwin
Crewe
Leon Pitre
Art Lindseth
Conklin
GFC Edges Bulldog Tracksters In Close Choteau Meet
Great Falls Central defeated Choteau 57 to 3 in a windy Choteau Invitational with field-event weaknesses by the Bulldogs. Jerry Asay set a pole vault record at 11 feet 7 inches, Floyd Joramo led Choteau with 13 points including two wins, and Ray Yeager and Gary Dunckel won events as Choteau later swept a triangular meet in Choteau scoring 6 points to 45 Simms and 39 Augusta.
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Great Falls Central
Choteau Bulldogs
Choteau
Great Falls
Jerry Asay
Asay
Floyd Joramo
Joramo
Fort Benton
Augusta
Dutton
Big Sandy
Conrad
Fairfield
Browning
Denton
Ray Yeager
Gary Dunckel
Bulldogs
Yeager
Chateau
Jenkins
Toumin
Dunckel
Becker
McNeil
Clark
Kelly
Schall
Central
Sprinkle
Trebesch
Mills
Cantral
Nett
Pugh
Barrett
Welker
Schultz
Mandarele Camtrus
Cee
O'Hare
Genitral
Syverteon
Benton
Bulger
Simms
Local Youths Shine At MSC Week In Bozeman
Julius Drummond won a $100 scholarship and placed second in the National Science Talent Search during Montana State College’s 32nd High School Week. He also earned a $150 dean's council scholarship, joining Rodney Schilling as two of 80 students in the 300 club from 700 Montana high school seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Drummond
Montana State College
Bozeman
Drummond
Rodney Schilling
Montana High Peat
Montana Prudente
County Quota In Bond Drive Set For 1962
Teton county aims to raise 127500 in series E and H bonds as the 1962 Freedom Bond Drive. Arnold C Hanusa, chairman, says the May and June drive will include payroll savings and regular bond purchases by individuals and firms. County residents encouraged to save through payroll plans or bank purchases for this drive with faith that bonds provide safe interest.
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Teton County
Arnold C. Hanusa
Hanusa
Police Auto Price Clarified in City Contract
The Acantha reports a misquoted price on a police car purchased by the city from M and R Motors. The contract specifies 12 monthly payments of 149.50 totaling 1,704 with an option at year end to return the car or pay 1,073 to keep it.
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M.& R Motors
ESS
Cacil Returnees Planned Stop in Choteau Tuesday
The Cacil party, after six months at Riviers Beach Florida, spent October in the Citrus State. They left Florida in early April and toured the area near De ee. A. G. Roberts of Dag ger joined the group as they tiredly wrapped up their bicycle quests.
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Cacil
Tusedey
Riviers Beach
Fla
Florida
David Jones Wins Medical Fellowship at Oregon Medical School
David Jones earned a summer psychology fellowship at the University of Oregon medical school in Portland. Among 600 competitors, he was one of nine recipients and the only out of state student. He is in his first year of medical school, a Rocky Mountain College and Choteau High School graduate.
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David Jones
University of Oregon Medical School
Portland
Jones
William R. Jones
Rocky Mountain College
Billings
Choteau High School
Sportsmen Schedule Eureka Work Day
Teton County Sportsmen's Association will hold a work session on Sunday May 6 at Eureka Lake. The session starts at 10 am with all members urged to attend and aid in improving the grounds at Eureka.
Local bowling notes honor Cancer fundraiser
Local bowlers dominated a Cancer Week event with top scores from Mrs Truchot and Truchot at Chateau's Bowl. Singles honors highlighted by strong 4 inch rolls and club success as they edged rivals in a charity tournament.
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Roes
Truchot
Oer Toren
Chateau
Permits Necessary For State Anglers
Fishing licenses for 1961 expired Tuesday May 1 marking the start of the 1962 license year. New licenses available from state fish and game offices the Helena central office or 500 authorized agents. Residents must have lived in Montana for six months immediately prior to applying and be legal residents.
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Fish and Game
Helena
Montana
Ex-Resident Mable Lorenzen Dies in Cody Wyoming
Former Choteau resident Mrs. Mable Lorenzen Lorenzen died in Cody Wyoming on May 1. Services will be held May 5 at 2 pm in Choteau Trinity Lutheran Church officiated by Rev A Bernard Gravdal. Surviving children include Botella Rudolph Carl Guy Lorenzen Volney Lorenzen Vandys Lorenzen and Vandys Lorenzen with one brother Henry Hanson. Burial in Choteau Cemetery.
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Mable Botella Hanson Lorenzen
Choteau
Cody
Wyo
Trinity Lutheran Church
A. Bernard Gravdal
Lorenzen
Upland
Neb
George Hanson
Thomas Christian Lorenzen
Chateau
Sacramento
Calif
Onne
Botella Rudolph
St. Paul
Minn
Carl
Guy
Volney
Sdécramento
Hanley Cleared in Grand Larceny Jury Verdict
A Teton county jury found Hanley not guilty of grand larceny by bailee during the February jury term week. A civil suit, T H Hammond versus Doris E Anderson, was settled before trial. Hank Pfeiffer's DUI case was postponed to the next term after his lawyer disqualified Judge W M Black.
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Teton County
Gordon ‘Hanley
T.H. Hammond
Doris E. _ Anderson
Hank Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
W. M. Black
Choteau
Scout Awards Meet Scheduled Monday
Chateau-French parish church event to honor Girl Scouts with a court of awards Monday at 4 p.m. at the Methodist church. Girls to receive first and second class badges and Brownies to “fly up” to new status. all troops gain proficiency badges. Public invited. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Cherry and family travel to Billings for the state dental convention where Dr. Cherry will present a clinical demonstration.
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Chateau
W. E. Cherry
Billings
Blackfeet Raise Fishing Permit Fees to Three Dollars
The Blackfeet Tribal Council voted to raise fishing permits to 3 dollars starting May 20 aligning with the Montana general fishing opener. Four reservation lakes including Duck Lake will require the new license, with prior statements hinting at a hike but not yet action. Potential conflicts with Montana Fish and Game Commission and federal agencies could affect tribal fishing rights and enforcement.
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Blackfeet Tribal Council
Duck Lake
Tribal
Montana Fish and Game Commission
Fish and Game Department
U.S. Bureau of Fisheries, and Wildlife
Athick
Fish and Game Commission
Theederal
Chamber Sets Tourism School and Rest Home Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters Club sponsor a Tourism School with two May sessions on the 10th and 17th at 8 p.m. in the lower Legion hall. Tom Hammond urges Chateau business people to attend to learn about local tourist interests. a May 15 session will cover data on a proposed private rest home with Jim Crawford Fred Meadows and Leo Murphy presenting.
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Chateau
Chamter
Nias Regalar
Nieto
Legion Hall
Hammond
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters Club
Jim Crawford
Fred Meadows
Leo
Mur Hy
City Tourney Ends For Chateau Women
The annual Women’s City Bowl tournament closed Tuesday with Dellwo Agency taking team first. Virginia Nordhagen and Kay Sunder won doubles, Helen Miller won singles, and Nordhagen also led all-events with 1849. Nineteen teams entered, 22 doubles, 44 singles, 42 bowlers competed.
Poppy Day Preparations Build Nationwide Observance
Plans for Poppy Day are moving forward with millions of crepe flowers made by disabled veterans in hospitals and convalescent rooms. The American Legion Auxiliary unit invites the community to wear a memorial poppy on Saturday May 26 to support rehabilitation and welfare programs for veterans and orphans.
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C. James Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Chateau
Hinman Competes in Golf Archery Shoot at Great Falls
Ron Hinman took part in a golf archery competition held Sunday at the Great Falls archery range on Bootleg Trail. The event drew local shooters and featured mixed golf archery format with participants testing precision and distance across challenging targets.
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Ron Hinman
Great Falls
Local Softball Loop May Be Organized
Chateau softball enthusiasts work to form a league with two or three teams. Players must be at least 17 years old. Interested persons may see Melvin Moon.
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Chateau
Melvin Moon
Dutton Conferences To Review Land Reclassification
Farmers in the Dutton area are urged to attend two days of meetings led by John Peterson land classification supervisor and the Teton County committee. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Lions Club room at the Dutton Community Building to explain the new classification program.
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Dutton
John Peterson
Peterson
Teton County Classification Committee
Lions Club
Public Band Concert on Episcopal Rectory Lawn
The Herb Sutherland Accordion band will perform Sunday May 6 from 2:15 to 3 p.m. on the Episcopal rectory lawn. If weather is bad the concert moves to the church basement. The 20-member group includes youths from Great Falls and nearby towns hosted by Mrs. Joe LaRance. Admission is free.
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Herb Sutherland
Episcopal Rectory
Great Falls
Joe LaRance
Flying Service Sold to Choteau Group
Choteau Flying Service purchased the Dutton Flying Service from Al Rise of Dutton last week and will operate the Dutton firm as Dutton Aviation Service under Pete Howard who has worked for Choteau Flying Service seven years. Offices remain at Dutton airport. Rise will pilot missiles for Nordhagen. Weed spraying in Chateau and Dutton areas delayed by bad weather.
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Choteau Flying Service
Dutton Flying Service
al Rise
Dutton
Dutton ‘Aviation Service
Pete Howard
Howard
John Nordhagen
Choteau Corporation
Rise
Nordhagen
Chateau
Midwestern Relay Meet Yields Close Finishes and Wins
The article reports multiple events with tight finishes. Greg Curtis leads in hop, step and jump while Jim Scott tops pole vault and hurdles. The shuttle relay team Banis Yeager Curtis Peebles wins 54.8 seconds. Chateau girls place fourth with 53 points showing strength in high jump hurdles and relays.
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Yeager
Sumy
Bouma
Greg Curtis
Jim
Scott
Banis
Curtis
Peebles
Leroy
Rich Ferris
Les Hodgskiss
Bave Ross
Mike _Dellwa
Jim Waltermire
Dellwo
Walter
Jerryerry Cummings
Greg Diener
Cummings
Diener
Dellno
Waltermire
Chateau
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Ay Orvin
American
Tyee Mwarutu
Flare
United States
U. S
Disciples of America
America
James Se
Allen “Saboe
Poplat
Frank Pehreon
Chinook
Chet Shore
Esther Tholtz
Miles City
Katherine Sluys
Chateau Streets
Nels Hemstad
Chester Thomas Sr
Democrat
Paul R. Rice
W. Gordon McOmber
Homer Rowland
G. E. Monkman
Ellen C. Davis Riley Hensley Lorraine L. Maynard
A. E
Dick” Young
Chester C. Baker
William G. Irwin
William F. Olsen
J. E. Asay
Albert N. Becker ‘Marshall Winship
T. J. Dellwo
Justice OF the Peace
Sterling P. DePratu
Jeanne K. Pollock
Jerry W. Breen
James M. Coffman
Tom Moore
Tom” Moore
T. L
Organization of
Odd: Fellows
Falls
Bud Moulton
GFC
Eureka
Keglers
Deen
Ag Wai
Hanley
Scout
Montana Gener
Flying Service
Choteau Group
John Foote
Hirdigs
Gerry
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