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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
5
Community notes from Chateau and Great Falls describe funeral rites for Frank H Sivak at St Anne’s Cathedral in Great Falls last Friday. The piece also lists visits, birthdays, graduations, and local events including a May 13 highway patrol driver’s examiner session at Choteau courthouse and several family gatherings.
The Montana Taxpayers Association warns in its Montana Taxpayer that next session must reassess rates as many new taxes expire in two years. It notes total appropriations up $35 million from two years ago while revenue rose $21.5 million, keeping the budget around $161.6 million. The association cites shifts to the general fund and public school equalization allocations and argues the tax increases target existing payers without broadening the base.
A court of awards will be held on Monday May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Choteau High School auditorium for the Choteau Girl Scout Troop. All parents friends of scouting and the general public are invited to attend the program.
Georgia Marie Bilbro and Byron Dudley Griffin plan to marry at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Temple in Logan Utah on Monday May 12. A reception will follow Saturday May 31 at 1503 North 25th Street Boise. Both are employed by Albertsons with Bilbro in Boise office and Griffin as produce manager.
On May 3 the Junior High Girls Track Team competed in an invitational at Shelby. Chateau finished fourth with 28 points. Jody Hamilton placed fourth in softball throw and second in shot put. Judy Connole set a shot put record and tied for first. Bonnie Bremer was third in long jump and first in high jump. Judy Connole was fourth in 50-yard hurdles. Nancy McCauley finished third in both 100-yard and 220-yard dashes.
A joint bridal shower invites friends and relatives for May 10 at 2 30 PM at United Methodist Church. Miss Miller and Miss Yeager are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Yeager.
The Sivak family expresses gratitude for cards flowers donations and food during their time of sorrow. Special thanks to the pallbearers who paused their spring work. May God bless you all.
Mrs. O Forrest long service in county treasurer and Methodist Church life, widow of Forrest who retired to Great Falls and celebrated 50th wedding anniversary in 1947. Survived by two children, seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Husband died in 1956.
The Teton County ASC chair Rex Manuel says several weed control chemicals are no longer eligible for ACP cost sharing. Farmers should verify with their county ASCS before buying or applying any chemicals and use only ACP approved products. Copies of eligible chemical lists are at county ASCS offices. Call or visit first to confirm.
Johanna M Nasset a Corvallis Oregon resident for 41 years died last Thursday in a Corvallis nursing home after an extended illness Funeral services were held Saturday with Rev William Walker officiating She was born March 8 1878 in Kragero Norway came to the United States with her parents and settled near Princeton Minnesota before moving to Corvallis in 1927 She is survived by two daughters Mrs Lila Schell and Mrs R V Agnes Woods both of Corvallis six grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews She was a sister of the late Tom Larson Alva Armstrong and Chateau figures among the surviving nieces
Farmers east of Chateau should look for a four foot wingspan model airplane that may have made a forced landing after its maiden flight. Mike Arensmeyer built the craft and it was last seen four miles east of the Chateau airport still in flight.
Linda Pedersen senior at Montana State University Bozeman received the Harrison Award at the annual Women’s Day ceremony. The honor honors 10 campus leaders for dependability and service. Pedersen has held roles with Montana Intercollegiate Association of Women Students and Delta Gamma and plans an internship at Tucson Medical Center after graduation. Her parents are Lloyd Pedersen and family from Collins. two weeks visitors include Mrs Lee Drummond and Jenni fer from Chicago.
The Chateau High School Home Economics Department presents a Spring Style Show tonight at 7 30 p m. Girls in the program model garments made in class and home projects with additional child models. The entertainment includes authentic clothing from 1890 to 1925. Refreshments will be served after in the Home Ec room. Admission is free and the public is invited.
The May 4 confirmation at St. Joseph's Parish was led by Bishop Raymond G. Hunthausen with Fr. Joseph Byrne and Fr. William Morley concelebrating. A potluck lunch followed as mothers of the confirmands hosted the meal for 21 youths: Timothy Alzheimer, Joel Alzheimer, Jerry Breen, John Breen, Dale Bartsch, Charles Bond, Brian Brutosky, Duard Dellno, Carl Dreyer, David Enzweiler, Peter Hartman, Thomas Hofeldt, Robert Jessop, Steven Weinert, Judy Connors, Geraldine Chane, Linda Ferris, Patricia Lensing, Kathleen Rathman, Barbara Ann Scott, and Sandra Withington.
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