Hospital Repairs Spur Summer Fund Drive at Teton Memorial
Repairs to the hospital roof and replacement of flood-damaged breaker switches will require a fund drive this year. Rev. C Fred Crowe reports Lutheran Hospital and Homes Association will cover roofing costs about 3100 dollars with local reimbursement hoped. Breaker replacement costs run 200 to 300 dollars and safety policy supports replacement. Contributions can be sent to Hospital Association secretary William Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teton Memorial Hospital
C. Fred Crowe
The
Hospital Association
Jack Sturgeon
Lutheran Hospital and Homes Association
Crowe
Sturgeon
John Saturley
Home Board
Rev. Crowe
William Olsen
Ben Christman
Roy Meyers
Fairfield
Bill Briggs
Dutton
Janet Wedum
Olsen
J. R. Crabtree
Paul Kropp
Jerry Breen
Ron Hinman
Opal McGrew
Choteau
Chateau Council OKs Trailer Home Petition After Hearing
The Chateau adjustment board and city council accepted a zoning board recommendation ending a four month dispute. Mr and Mrs Pat Mills may move a mobile home into the Cowgill addition but must place it on a permanent foundation and connect to water and sewer. The change from B to A was intended to guard against trailer influx and preserve property values while providing Mills with relocation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau City
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Pat Mills
Cowgill
Chateau
Board of Adjustment
Thomas McCartney
Mills
al Hensley
John Dunckel
William McCauley
Milton van Auken
Glen Stoudt
Local Chamber Seeks Prize for Community Development
The Chateau Chamber of Commerce votes to enter the Montana Chamber of Commerce community development contest. Four population categories will award first to third place for projects like street beautification and library facilities. The chamber also pledges $50 to the Montana Freight Rate Association to oppose freight-rate increases including a $4 minimum for LCL shipments and a 15 percent rise on other freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Montana Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Jack Rogers
Montana Chamber
Montana
Rogers
Montana Freight Rate Association
CHS Schedules Two Concerts
CHS music department plans two concerts in May. The choral groups perform May 11 at 8 p.m with a capella and concert choirs the double octet and a boys barber shop ensemble. The band concert follows May 15 at 8 p.m with pieces from Bach to Mary Poppins show tunes. Tickets are sold by band and choir members. one ticket admits entry to both concerts. students admitted free.
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Chateau High School
Lloyd Reynolds
CHS
Reynolds
Crawford Elected Vice Chairman of Forest Advisory Council
Crawford was elected vice chairman of the Lewis and Clark Forest Advisory Council at its Saturday meeting in Great Falls. Curtis Hughes, a Stanford rancher, was chosen as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Crawford
Chateau
Lewis and Clark Forest Advisory Council
Great Falls
Curtis Hughes
Stanford Rancher
Cleanup Pickup Under Way In Choteau Monday
Mayor John Dunckel reminded residents that the annual city cleanup will start Monday as crews begin collecting leaves and trash. Civic groups will help haul large items like junked cars and appliances. residents must contact the sheriff's department for large-item removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunckel
Choteau
Sheriff’s Department
Hitchcock Named Weed Supervisor
Bill Hitchcock was appointed weed control supervisor by the Teton County Weed Control Board to replace Ray Bandow who resigned. Hitchcock took over duties May 4 as the board opened bids for weed control chemicals. Standard Oil Co. Chateau won the contract to supply 2,4-Dester, Chipman Chemical Co. Portland to provide 2,4-D amine, and Graham and Ross Great Falls to supply Pictoram and TBA materials.
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Bill Hitchcock
Ray Bandow
Hitchcock
Teton County
Weed Control Board
Standard Oil Co
Chateau
Chipman Chemical Co
Portland
Graham and Ross
Great Falls
Depner Couple Return From Mesa Wintering
Mr and Mrs Martin Depner returned home from Mesa Arizona on Thursday after spending the winter there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Depner
Mesa
Ariz
Six File for August Primary to Start Teton Political Activity
Four Teton County officials and two state lawmakers filed last week to seek election at the August 16 primary. Nominees include G. E. Monkman, Muriel S. Reiquam, Bud C. Olson and Robert L. Woodahl plus Gordon McOmber and W. Y. Moberly seeking District 20 Senate seats. Reiquam is senior among filers. filing deadline July 7 and registration close for the Aug. 16 vote.
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Teton
Teton County
G. E. Monkman
Muriel S. Reiquam
Bud C. Ol
Son
Robert L. Woodahl
Gordon McOmber
Fairfield
Helena
McOmber
Pondera and Toole
VFW
Montana State University Advisory Council
W. Y
Waldo) Moberly
Moberly
Chateau
Senate
Toole County
Reiquam
Monkman
Woodahl
Olson
Homer Rowland
Elmer Erickson
Protection Rates May Increase In Choteau Outer District
Choteau council moves to raise outer district fire protection dues from 3 to 10 dollars annually to address inequities with the inner district. The change would be offset by anticipated insurance savings. The district’s board and council plan to discuss the proposal at the next meeting.
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Choteau
Chateau Proper
Addi
James Sulgrove
Robert Zion
Robert Swartzel
Thomas Evenson
Andrew J. Brutosky
Walter G. Magee
Snowpack moisture far below 1965 levels in Montana readings
Soil Conservation Service reports snow depth and water content on three Montana snow courses in the Teton and Sun River drainages are well below last year's May 1 figures. Measurements show low moisture statewide with five Bull on Sun River at four inches of depth and 0.5 inch water, Teton readings at Freight Creek and West Fork also under prior year levels. Wildlife nearby attracted attention along Benchmark road west of Augusta with bands of bighorn sheep elk and deer observed.
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Soil Conservation Service
Teton
Sun River
Bill Forgarty
SCS
Five Bull
Fogarty
Freight Creek
West Fork
Teton River
Augusta
Ford Creek
Four-County Advisory Board Formed For Federal Funds
Three Teton residents were appointed to an advisory board addressing a proposed four county corporation to access federal funds for development. Attendees to a Conrad meeting signaled support, though no obligation exists. Potential results include a planning director and programs from Youth, Headstart to SBA loans under the federal economic opportunities program.
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Teton
Betty Swenson
Jack Rogers
Chateau Chamber of Commerce
Mike Weeks
Dutton
Teton County
Conrad
Bud Olson
OEP
Teton, Toole
Pondera
Glacier
Driver license examiner to visit Chateau courthouse
Montana Highway Patrol will host a driver license examiner at the Chateau courthouse on Monday May 9 from 8 am to 5 pm. Applicants should contact the examiner before 11 am or 4 pm for guidance.
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Montana Highway Patrol
Chateau
30000 Bees in Basement Boost Alfalfa Seed Yield
Alfalfa seed experiment uses 30000 female leaf cutter bees kept in a basement freezer to pollinate blossoms. Bees move about 500 feet from hives, incubated at 90 degrees, with expected yields rising from 80 to 1000 pounds per acre.
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Bill) Arensmeyer
Arensmeyer
JC's Install Saturday Night at Chateau Jaycees Banquet
Charles Crane will be installed as president of Chateau Jaycees at the annual installation banquet Saturday at the Cow Track. Other officers include Bill Fogarty and John Arnold as vice presidents, Jay Dunckel as secretary, Leonard Blixrud treasurer, and Walt Armstrong director. Jaycee and Jaycee n officers and committee chairs are named with several listings of positions and duties.
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Charles Crane
Chateau Jaycees
Jaycee
Bill Fogarty
John Arnold
Jay Dunckel
Leonard Blixrud
Walt Armstrong
LaVerne Murr
Jayceen
Stan Kimmel
Secetary
Ron Hecht
George Ortner
Elmer White
Blixrud
Fogarty
Arnold
Dunckel
Ron Hinman
Teton Civil Defense Radio Test Set For Friday
County Civil Defense schedules a radio test for all two way radios in Teton County. Director La Verne Marr urged all county purchases of channel 17 crystals on the 27 megacycle band to participate in a 9 p.m. network call to establish a county Civil Defense radio net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne Marr
Murr
Teton County
Olsen Agency Grand Opening At Chateau Office
More than 200 people attended the Olsen Agency grand opening in the remodeled Chateau building. Prize winners announced were Harry Swanson and Marge.
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Olsen Agency
Chateau
Harry Swanson
Marge
Fireworks Funds Trickling In For Community Display
Contributions toward the July 4th display total $59.75 so far, with a goal just above last year's $385. Mrs. Dellno said the display needs early donations to be secured in time. Funds directed by the Volunteer Fire Department can be left at Bob's Ford Sales or the Acantha office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dellno
Fire Department
Bob's Ford Sales
Acantha
Rest Home Work To Begin in July
The Teton County Rest Home expansion is slated to start in July with the county board seeking Hill Burton approval. Construction aims to enclose the building this fall and finish by next spring, after final plans are approved by Helena and federal authorities.
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Teton County Rest Home
County Board of Commissioners
Acantha
Martin Shannon
Hill-Burton
Helena
Funds Sought for Chateau Baseball Diamonds Project
Jim Spinder reported six baseball diamonds are being laid out in Chateau with needs for screens bases bleachers fences grass seed and equipment. He urged organizations businesses and individuals to contribute to construction with donations accepted at K's Auto Parts. Don Swanson will begin leveling Wednesday and Bob Clark & Son will feed them Saturday.
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Chateau
Jim Spinder
Spinder
Darwin
Fuzz) Armstrong
K's Auto Parts
Don Swanson
Bob Clark
Open House for Mr and Mrs John E Burt Jr May 22
Mr and Mrs John E Burt Jr will be honored with a silver anniversary open house at the Burt home on May 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Burt Jr
Burt
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Crawford
Leslie Oertel
Oertel
Cal Southard
First Ave. NW
Third Ave NW
Robert Erickson
Arvid Sunder
Erickson
Fire Appliance and
Mueller Co
Montana Power
Hanusa Agency
Mountain States Telephone
H & H Implement
Montana Power Co
Gamble
Gronberg
Hanusa
Gollehon
Standard Oil
Big Sky
Knudtzon Lumber Co
Choteau Acantha
K’s
Industrial Equipment Co
Choteau Texaco
Andy's Appliance and Tire Co
Teton May Joint-County Corporation
Jc’s
Teton Civil Defense
Howard
Charles Hanson
Farmington
Henry Helf
Hansons
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